Last week when Rockford beat Muskegon, the Rams received a trophy for winning a game in the “Great American Rivalry Series” 

While that was a great game.. between two of West Michigan most storied programs.  I would hardly put it in the catagory of “great rivalries”  They’ve hardly ever played each other.  It’s like calling Texas vs. USC a great rivalry.  Rivalries take time to build. 

If the “Great American Rivalry Series” had somebody from West Michigan on its selection committee, the game they would pick is this Friday at East Grand Rapids. 

Over the past decade, this has been the best rivalry in West Michigan.  Don’t agree with me?  Then allow me to state my case.

Since 2001, East Grand Rapids has been virtually unbeatable.  105-7 with five state championships.

Since 2000, Lowell has posted a 104-13 record and won two state championships. 

Now take a look at this.  Since 2001, East Grand Rapids is 5-4 against Lowell.  100-3 against everybody else.  Other than Lowell, only Caledonia (2x) and Fruitport have managed to pin a loss on the Pioneers.

Since 2000, Lowell is 5-5 against East GR.  99-8 against the rest of the state. 

I rest my case. 

Lowell vs East GR will be one of 18 games we cover on Football Frenzy this Friday.  Other key matchups include West Catholic vs Coopersville; Allendale vs Kelloggsville; Pennfield vs Schoolcraft; Holland Christian vs Hamilton; East Kentwood vs Rockford. 

We’ll see you Friday.