The football rivalry between Bisbee High School and Douglas High is one of the longest in the country. They will meet for the 153rd time on September 1.
DOUGLAS, Ariz. — Southeast Arizona is home to one of the country’s oldest high school football rivalries, but to the communities involved it is much more than just a game.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Douglas has a population of just under 16,000 and Bisbee has a population of about 5,000. Both Douglas and Bisbee are home to only one public high school each, which means fans are not only rooting for a school, but an entire town. Bisbee’s Head Coach, Shawn Holley, is new to the program and the area, but says he has been learning about the importance of the rivalry.
“It means everything to us. Everybody in Bisbee and Douglas, everybody comes to that game. It’s been going on forever and it’s a big part of the community. It’s what people dream for—to win a game like this.”Emiliano Berthely, who is looking to play football at the collegiate level, explained how important it is to him to win this game during his senior year.
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