The rivalry began in the 30s when Center was the regional power and the Bulldogs were the hopeful runners-up. It continued through the 60s and 70s when neither team was particularly good but looked forward to playing each other for bragging rights. It stalled in the 80s and 90s when Carthage moved up to 4A and won its first state championship.
By the time the rivalry was revived at th...
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