The rivalry between Caldwell and Lyon Counties in basketball has been a well-known fact for decades. There were some thoughts as Caldwell moved into the 7th District that rivalry might die down but the action Saturday night proved that it is still alive and well.
The gym was filled with fans on both sides with the feeling of excitement mounting and as the game began the gym erupted with cheers, emotion, and extreme support from each team.
Some former players and coaches from both sides shared some of their memories of the rivalry between the two teams, including Robin Scott who was the head boys’ basketball coach for many years.
click to download audioJay Brown remembers a game he played for Lyon at the Butler gym.
click to download audioWendy McKinney played for the Lady Tigers and now has a daughter playing.
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Ginger Ames had the unique experience of being from Lyon but having a daughter play for Caldwell.
click to download audioBradley Stallins played both basketball and baseball for Caldwell and went on to coach baseball at Caldwell.
click to download audioChuck Greene feels the rivalry is not only between the players but for the fans too.
click to download audioEach team has seen games where they won and others they did not. The one thing that is obvious between these two teams is the competition and support will be strong when they compete and players and fans both will be looking forward to the next meeting.
