Golden Lions play in person. It's a big week for war Memorial Stadium as the Benton and Bryan High School football teams prepare for Friday night Lights at the 50th anniversary of the softball game. Both communities gathering for separate pep rallies tonight to get fans hyped up ahead of the matchup. Madison governor is in studio tonight in Madison. This is something the 2 teams and of course, the fans look forward to each and every year. >> Laura, everyone is so excited for the softball game this year. War Memorial Stadium, the rival game brings hundreds of people each year which only adds to the stakes of winning. >> Aden bright, he nutty gathering tonight to add more fuel to the rivalry fire. Both pep rallies taking place on the same accident. Each team trying to be the loudest and proudest teams, of course, wanting to bring home the softball championship in those bragging rights. It's definitely something >> Thankful to be playing in game right now. Senior lies. Payne says he's ready to be back out on the turf playing for Panthers in his memory Senior QB Jordan Walker says it's all about the game with his fellow Hornet teammates and blue. Something he's dreamed been fun. >> Especially growing up with a bright kid, you know, being watched. So while it's good now being able to play the community say the best way to get the team's ready for one of the biggest games in high school football is to encourage them through. Well, a pep rally. But one thing is for certain that both Brian and can agree on, they're ready to kick off the start of football season but I can honestly. >> And if they win and now they can now would junior. I've been ready watch your son play ball in the 50th anniversary making this game even more special for the players and their parents. Jim Minor also excited about watching his boy out there for the first time. We're totally thrilled to be part of the brand community really excited about that. Love 7 winds are looking forward >> the game will take place Friday War Memorial