Naperville rivalry hits its peak 

Daily Herald Reports
Posted on November 11, 2000 
Anytime the Naperville
Central and Naperville
North football teams play
each other, the game will
draw a lot of attention. An
estimated 15,000 fans
showed up for the rivals'
first confrontation back in
October at North Central
College to watch a 31-14
Redhawks triumph.

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Today's postseason contest will be decidedly different, however, with the culmination of the whole season on the line.

"It's not do-or-die in the regular-season - now it is," Naperville North coach Larry McKeon said. "That's pretty definite. There's a finality in the playoffs."

It's not clear how many will show up in the stands at the Redhawks' field this afternoon, but it's a sure bet no one will be disappointed with the competition.