Rivalries matter in football and a big one in class 2A will close the regular as second ranked Central Lyon-George/George-Little Rock hosts third rated West Lyon.
Known as the “Beef Bowl”, the series dates back to 1964 and West Lyon coach Jay Rozeboom says it matters to both communities.
Rozeboom says the Lions cause a number of concerns.
The West Lyon website claims the outcome of the 1968 game in this series is unknown. Rozeboom was asked if anybody has come forward with the result from that year.
There is a chance of rain during the game and Rozeboom says both teams will need to adjust.
Both teams are headed to the playoffs and this could be the first of two meetings but Central Lyon/George Little Rock coach Curtis Eben says Friday’s outcome still matters.
Eben says the West Lyon defense will provide a number of looks and show both a three man and four man front.
Eben says he is not concerned about the possibility of rain.
Eben was asked why there is not a consensus on the score of the 1968 game.
He later sent Radio Iowa a link to a page on the Central Lyon website that shows the final score of the 1968 game as Central Lyon 10, West Lyon 7.
