For Abilene and Abilene Cooper, it's for more than just bragging rights

[caption id="attachment_18526" align="alignleft" width="300"]Photo by Russell Peables Photo by Russell Peables[/caption]

Since 1961, the Abilene Eagles and Cooper Cougars have faced off in one of high school football’s greatest rivalries. When they meet at their shared Shotwell Stadium in Abilene, Texas on Friday night, defending their respective side of town will be just as important as getting the victory.