Welcome to Arlington, Texas, where 11,000 fans will gather under the lights for a high-stakes showdown between the James Martin Warriors and the Arlington Colts. First played in 2004, this crosstown rivalry has been a fixture on the Texas high school football calendar. The two teams have met 21 times since its inception, with Arlington holding a 15–5 advantage in the series over the last twenty years and will be featured in the 23rd season as one of over 100 games in the Great American Rivalry Series. 

Last year, the Warriors earned a thrilling 49-48 victory in overtime, putting Martin back at the forefront of the rivalry. The history of this game shows as NFL All-Pro Myles Garrett (Browns) once suited up for James Martin in this rivalry. Arlington will look to gain back momentum, while Martin hopes to keep the bragging rights in this fiercely contested matchup. 

On October 30th, expect hard-hitting football, a packed house, and the kind of Friday night atmosphere that makes Texas high school football legendary. 

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