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'We don't like Strafford': How trash talk inspired Fair Grove in its rivalry win over the Indians

Special to the News-Leader

STRAFFORD — Pick a sport, and Fair Grove and Strafford are going at it.

Regional rivals with only 10 miles between the towns, the folks at both schools circle the rivalry matchup.

Friday night’s football iteration saw Fair Grove walk away with a 36-20 victory.

For Fair Grove’s players, this was a chance to prove a point.

“We don’t really like Strafford because they come and just trash talk us,” Fair Grove junior quarterback Kody Stacye said.