The annual “Battle for the Bell” rivalry matchup between the Fountain Valley High School Barons and the Edison High School Chargers pits two nationally recognized teams against each other for a yearlong ownership of the Bell. The Bell is a reconditioned old, rusty train bell that was found in an antique store. For years, 10,000 fans have come to cheer on their team in the hopes of being on the winning side of the Bell.

MVP

Kobe Lopez
Edison

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Cade Williams

Fountain Valley

Cade is a proud four-year Baron football player. He is always working hard in challenging AP classes, and in maintaining a strong GPA. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Psychology at UC Santa Cruz.
Nathan Nabal

Edison

Nathan is a two-year letterman on the varsity football team and currently holds a 4.17 GPA. In addition, Nathan is also a four-year member of the Center for International Business and Communication Studies Program while also earning Scholar Athlete honors. As a result of his accomplishments in the classroom and on the playing field, Nathan has opened many doors and is currently being recruited by MIT and Harvey Mudd.

HALL OF FAME

Dan Feiler

Fountain Valley

Dan Feiler has been a part of Baron Football for the last two decades. He has selflessly donated his time as the FVHS Football Booster President, FVHS Grad Night Chairman and he is the current FVHS Bingo President. Dan has been the Baron Football Equipment Manager and a part of this rivalry for the last 17 years. Dan is a 1974 graduate from FVHS and all 3 of his sons, Ryan, Kyle, and Nathan also attended FV. Kyle and Nathan both lettered in football for the Barons. Dan's youngest son, Nathan who is with him tonight, was a United States Marine for 5 years and did 2 tours in Afghanistan. The Feilers are proud Baron and US Marine supporters. Barons for life.

GAME SUMMARY

For the 14th straight time on Friday night, Edison took home the Bell in the "Battle for Bell." Fountain Valley put up a fight, but Edison was simply too strong and powerful, eventually finishing off Fountain Valley for a 42-20 victory. Edison dominated this one on the ground, as MVP Kobe Lopez carried the ball 36 times for 208 yards and one touchdown. Lopez gave all the credit to the offensive line ahead of him for the success this season and in this rivalry game. The Edison defense did enough to continually hold off the Barons from Fountain Valley, and Edison slowly killed off the game, controlling the clock on the ground. The win moves Edison to 5-4 and drops Fountain Valley to 4-5 on the season.

GAME GALLERY