Arlington. Stanwood. An epic, decades-long football rivalry.

The 2009 Stilly Cup is almost here. Will you be at Arlington High on Friday to watch the Eagles and the Spartans battle for a playoff spot?

I attached a photo of a shirt that commemorates this year’s big game. Pretty cool. The parent of an Arlington player was selling the shirts on Tuesday evening when I stopped by Arlington’s practice.

I’m looking forward to covering the Stilly Cup clash on Friday. Stanwood (3-2 Wesco North, 3-5 overall) and Arlington (3-2, 4-4) both have a chance to make the playoffs. It’s the final division game for the teams.

Here is a video interview with Arlington players Andy Smith and Jeff Owen, both seniors. Smith is a QB/DB and Owen is a linebacker.

Arlington football players talk about the Stilly Cup game