Having seen every game in the series since the mid-1970s-first as a student at South Pittsburg, then as a Chattanooga sports writer beginning in 1990-Stephen Hargis brings a unique perspective to Tennessee's most quarrelsome prep football rivalry. Having covered all but one of the nine state championship seasons by the two programs, Stephen brings each of those title runs to life with a mixture of history and humor. He takes you right into the locker rooms as coaches prepare for each big game, and onto the sidelines to hear the trash-talking between players. Stephen brings to life the ultra-competitive characters on both sides as he weaves the heartfelt personal stories of coaches, players, and supporters from the community who give the colorful rivalry so much of its energy.
