The rivalry gets real Friday, Aug. 21.
“It is a cross-valley rivalry and we are playing for bragging rights,” Camp Verde High School head football coach Steve Darby said, prior to the 7 p.m. season opener at Sedona Red Rock High School. “We are hoping for a clean game, good sportsmanship from our kids and no major injuries.”
Revenge for last season’s 22-point loss at Sedona Red Rock High School wouldn’t hurt.
The thought remained fresh in the minds of 36 Camp Verde High School players even before its Friday, Aug. 14, scrimmage against Payson High School.
“I hear about Sedona every day,” Darby said. “So I know they’re thinking about them.”
That’s why the score of the Aug. 14 matchup with the Longhorns didn’t really concern Darby as much as timing of individual plays, offensive and defensive rhythm, avoidance of penalties and areas in which the Cowboys could improve prior to both teams’ season opener.
For the full story, season schedule and more photos, please see the Wednesday, Aug. 19, issue of the Camp Verde Journal.
