You can see the breath steam out of the players’ mouths as they are about to take to the field. The whole town of Star Valley has had this matchup on their minds for weeks.

The undefeated Cody Broncs are in town to take on the undefeated Braves. One team will come out undefeated.

The stands start to feel nearly two hours before the game is set to kickoff. The Braves do their classic pregame chant leaving everyone who hears covered with goosebumps. They take their warm up lap with a certain amount of aura and class that everyone respects.

This is more than a game to the whole town of Star Valley. The football team carries crucial traditions, history, respect, hard work, and pride with them. They stand on the shoulders of giants from many legends who laid the path before them. 

Many people from Cody made the grueling six hour trek across the state to watch their matchup with the unbeaten Braves.

The players wrap up stretching and bring it in for a break. Once again they are reminded of the magnitude of this game. They run through plays for the final time making finishing touches before the battle the band kicks on and the entire atmosphere is set.

Friday night lights, the entire town watching, the band playing incredible music, the Cody Broncs, what more could you ask for?

Players line the endzone for the national anthem, fans can feel the tension in the heart through the silence of the song.

Starting lineups are announced getting the crowd ready to scream and yell all night long. The team’s huddle up for one last word before battle time. Finally, the kickoff teams are set and BOOM! The ball is kicked and the game of the year is underway.