School Sports Rivalry Tour Schedule
Posted Tuesday, September 12, 2006 by Web Master
The School Sports Rivalry Tour Schedule has been announced and the games look like they are going to be fierce battles once again. The most interesting matchup seems to be Ballou Vs. Dunbar, which showcases the #1 ranked offensive player (Arealeous Benn, Dunbar) against the #1 ranked defensive player (Marvin Austin, Ballou).
1. Warner Robins vs. Warner Robins Northside
Location: Warner Robins, GA
Venue: The "Mac" Stadium
Date: 9/8
Time: 7:30
Notes: One of the most exciting rivalries in the country with a huge, passionate crowd. This is the battle for the town of Warner Robins Part of the 2005 Rivalry Tour and was a standout from that group of events.
2. Ballou vs. Dunbar
Location: Washington, D.C.
Venue: Ballou High School
Date: 9/22
Time: 7:30
Notes: Cross-town rival featuring the #1 offensive player in the nation (Arealeous Benn, Dunbar) vs. the #1 defensive player in the nation (Marvin Austin, Ballou).
3. Naperville North vs. Naperville Central
Location: Chicago, IL
Venue: North Central College
Date: 10/6
Time: 7:30
Notes: The biggest high school football game in the state of Illinois. The entire town comes out for this longstanding rivalry. One of the huge drivers of the passion behind this game is that the kids in Naperville all attend the same elementary school and junior high, before deciding on either Naperville North or Central for high school. So your friend who you grew up playing with is now lined up against you in this heated rivalry.
4. Lakeland vs. George Jenkins
Location: Tampa, FL
Venue: Lakeland Stadium
Date: 10/13
Estimated attendance: 18,500
Notes: This cross-town rivalry includes the 2006 #1 nationally ranked high school football Lakeland Jenkins is the cross town Rival and the only other High School in the Lakeland area, they battle for the towns bragging rights. Can you smell an upset?
5. FM Marcus vs. Lewisville
Venue: Texas Stadium
Date: 10/20
Time: 8:30
Notes: This is a huge Rivalry for two of the biggest Dallas Powerhouses. The winner of this game usually goes on to win the State Championship. This game has a history of over eleven years and counting. When it comes to Friday Night Lights this is it......