Welcome to Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium at Ashley Field, where the Sun Prairie East Cardinals will host the Sun Prairie West Wolves in one of Wisconsin’s newest yet fastest-growing rivalries. This crosstown showdown is one of over 100 featured games in the 23rd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

Born in 2022 following the opening of Sun Prairie West High School, this rivalry immediately became one of the state’s most anticipated matchups. After years of competing as one program, former teammates suddenly found themselves on opposite sidelines, creating an emotional and highly competitive atmosphere unlike any other in Wisconsin. Coaches and players from both schools circled the inaugural meeting long before the season began, recognizing the significance of dividing one proud football tradition into two. 

Sun Prairie East claimed the inaugural meeting in 2022 and has controlled much of the early series, including a 37-13 victory last season. Despite the rivalry’s young age, both schools compete in the highly competitive Badger Large Conference and have quickly established themselves as annual playoff contenders. The Cardinals continue the tradition of one of Wisconsin’s most successful programs, while the Wolves have rapidly built an identity of their own. 

Mark your calendar for September 18th, as nearly 2,000 fans will fill Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium for another chapter in one of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing rivalries. 

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