Two great representatives for their side of the state, both rosters made up of homegrown kids, both with legendary coaches, both programs with rich tradition and unmatched success in recent years.
Don't look now... but due to the national love affair with privatization in education and the systematic vilification of public schools, we could be witnessing the waning years of an American institution: the purity of small town football.
Enjoy it at its best on Saturday. Go Dogs. Go Vikings. May the best team win.