Welcome to Ed Martin Stadium, where the Lawrence Central Bears will host the traveling Lawrence North Wildcats. This historic rivalry began in 1982 and is one of over 100 featured games in the 23rd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

The two teams have faced 45 times in their history, and Lawrence Central currently holds a commanding 29-16 lead. However, in recent years, Lawrence North has been in control, winning 10 out of the last 12 matchups. Last season, these rivals met twice, once in the regular season and another time in the Sectional 6 Semifinal. Lawrence North took the regular season matchup 34-27 in which Lawrence Central responded with a 26–24 upset victory over the Wildcats on the last play of the game in their playoff matchup 

Mark your calendar for Friday September 4th, as over 4,500 fans anxiously watch these two storied Indiana High School football programs face off in another installment of the “Battle of the Bell.” 

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