All of these represent great rivalries. This weekend I was privy to watching two amazing rivalries unfold in a sports-packed frenzy.
Friday evening had been long anticipated by the students at Waunakee, the high school I teach at. They were playing their biggest rival, DeForest, where I live! The Waunakee and DeForest rival originated long ago probably in part due to the close proximity of their locations. Sometimes this rivalry turns bitter; it is rarely amicable.
Last year Waunakee football went undefeated in the regular season, only to be beat by the underdogs, Deforest in the playoffs. So, this year, they were out for revenge.
The atmosphere at the school on Friday was incredibly energy-charged. Students were adorned in black garb as both schools adorn Purple as their main color. With this, one school often calls a "Black Out" where they wear black to differentiate themselves from the other team.
As we got ready for the game, I invited another DeForest family over for pizza and football for the pre-game. 
As we walked into the game, I, wearing my Waunakee shirt in the midst of Norski wearing people, couldn't help but buy into the rivalry. The crowds were chanting and cheering. Loud roars from each side would deafen the other when something exciting would happen. It was an amazing atmosphere to be in.
There were so many people that we couldn't even sit. Our family actually stood for the first half of the game in the chilly October air. At half time we caved into the fatigue and cold and went home to just listen to the ending.
The game ended with Waunakee on top by at least one touchdown. (It may have been more.) However, I think the rivalry is far from over. . .
3 comments:
There's nothing like a good ole high school rivalry - where records are thrown out the window and everyone plays like it is the ultimate game of their career!
Fun night... makes me think of Maplewood v. Bristol or Badger, or maybe even Caldwell (CC!).
When I was little before we moved to C-bus our school had a rival like that and those games were always the best. When we moved our school really didn't have one because everyone beat us. :))
It sounds like you a good game and lots of fun.
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