It doesn't seem like there's a rivalry here. I know our townspeople get up for it, but our kids don't. (The rivalry's) not there like it used to be. It's just a phenomenon I've never dealt with. I've been upset with the kids because they haven't been too excited about it.

Both teams know that. Both teams know this is one of those kinds of games that's probably going to expose weaknesses. You want to find out where you're not good, so you find out problems before you get into district play.