The Great American Rivalry Series will feature this Friday’s football game between the Junction City Blue Jays and Manhattan Indians. The Indians enter the contest at the Al Simpler Stadium Friday night with a 5-0 record while the Blue Jays are 2-3.

Entering its 15th season, the Great American Rivalry Series has covered more than 700 games in 44 states.

The winning team earns year-long bragging rights and will take home the Great American Rivalry Series Champions trophy, presented by the Marines. The game’s Most Valuable Player will be recognized after the game as part of the Series and an alumnus from each school will be inducted into the 15th class of the Great American Rivalry Series Hall of Fame. A college scholarship will be awarded to the senior Scholar Athlete on each team with the highest GPA.