Welcome to Warrior Stadium, where the Gettysburg Warriors will host the Shippensburg Greyhounds. In a historic rivalry that began back in the 1970’s, this Pennsylvania matchup is one of over 100 featured games in the 23rd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

Over the past four seasons, both teams have split the last four meetings, but as of late, the Greyhounds of Shippensburg have dominated the Warriors. In 2024, Shippensburg won 35-7 and followed that up in 2025 with another double-digit victory. In last season’s meeting, Shippensburg exploded for 33 points before halftime which helped them cruise to a 47-12 win. Aside from this being their 2nd straight in the series, it also became their 500th overall win in program history.  

Mark your calendar for Friday October 16th, as 2,500 fans will be on the edge of their seats to witness another chapter in the Gettysburg vs Shippensburg Rivalry. 

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MVP

Trevor Cunningham
Gettysburg

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Jack Biggins

Gettysburg

Student Council Treasurer, FBLA Club, Mini Thon Club, 4 Year Academic Letterman, High Honors, Football, Basketball
Mark Carothers Jr.

Shippensburg

A dedicated senior on the high school football team, he demonstrates leadership, discipline, and teamwork both on and off the field. As a member of the National Honor Society, he is committed to academic excellence, service, and making a positive impact in his school and community.

GAME SUMMARY

The 2026 Great American Rivalry Series made its way to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as the Gettysburg Warriors hosted the Shippensburg Greyhounds in another chapter of their historic rivalry. Gettysburg struck first and built a three-score lead going into halftime. Shippensburg was not going away without a fight by scoring a much-needed touchdown in the third quarter, putting their first points on the board and giving the away crowd something to rally behind. Though the Greyhounds played a much better second half filled with an interception, a blocked field goal, and more points on the board. The Gettysburg Warriors ultimately held out to win the game 33-13 and claim the Great American Rivalry Series Championship Trophy. The charge for Gettysburg was led by No. 4 Trevor Cunningham, who earned Game MVP honors. What began as a highly anticipated rivalry turned into a memorable performance by the Warriors, as Gettysburg defended their home field and added another exciting chapter to this historic rivalry.