ABILENE, TX — The Great American Rivalry Series season continues this week on Friday, September 1st. The rivalry will feature two premier teams, the Abilene Cooper Cougars and the Abilene High Eagles, at Shotwell Stadium.
The Great American Rivalry Series (GARS), now in its 20th anniversary season, shines the spotlight on top high school football rivalries across the nation. Since 2004, the Series has covered more than 1000 elite high school football rivalry games across 44 states, soon to be 46, highlighting exceptional athletes and decades of competition. The Series is honored to have the United States Marine Corps as our presenting partner for this milestone season.
Rick Ford, the CEO and founder of the Great American Rivalry Series, noted, “The 20th Anniversary season is a historic moment for us. We are proud to recognize America’s great high school football rivalries and all the traditions and players, bonfires they include. These very special games bring communities together every year to watch their teams compete, and some have done so for more than one hundred years.” As we like to say, “We Know Friday Nights.”
Abilene Cooper and Abilene High
The winning team earns year-long bragging rights and will take home the Great American Rivalry Series Champions trophy, presented by the Marines. The game’s Most Valuable Player will be recognized after the game as part of the Series. A college scholarship will be awarded to the senior Scholar Athlete on each team with the highest academic standing.
Follow the Great American Rivalry Series on ScoreStream, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay updated on this season’s games. Previews and past results will be posted throughout the season with details of the teams and the history of the rivalries, and after the game. Fans can relive the excitement with photos and game recaps at https://greatamericanrivalry.com/
Both Cooper and Abilene High are long-time rivals of the Central Bobcats. The 'Cats haven't played Abilene High since the two parted ways in district realignment several years ago. Abilene Cooper and Central still play each other in football. The 'Cats host the Cougars on Friday, September 8, at 7 p.m. at San Angelo Stadium.
ABOUT THE GREAT AMERICAN RIVALRY SERIES
In 2004, BRAINBOX Immersive Marketing created the Great American Rivalry Series to celebrate this uniquely American sport and the cultural phenomenon of “Friday Night in America.” The Series has grown to include 1096 games in 44 states over its 20-season history while recognizing over 2,000 student-athletes with scholarships.
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