Parkersburg South is in a unique position, situated near multiple high schools, especially age old rivals; you know the ones from across town.

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Despite the weather this week, the cross-town rivals have managed to stay on schedule with game play.

 

While rivalry spans all sports, it is arguably the most competitive in both men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling, and football. The energy that fills these events thanks to the South Side Psychos is something that can’t be explained and must be experienced firsthand.

 

While the students look forward to these rivalry events, the athletes that participate in them enjoy them just as much. Logan Graham, sophomore stated, “The best part of the rivalry is the excited fans.” However, with an audience like what rivalry events bring comes big nerves, too.

 

Sophomore Morgan Stewart said that her favorite part of the rivalry is the anticipation that leads up. This allows her and the lady patriots a chance to bond and grow as a team. Morgan states that pressure is a struggle that comes with rivalry, “...the pressure to beat the other team, do your best, and not disappoint.”

 

The beloved Psychos also have strong feelings about the cross-town rivalry and many expressed that a favorite part of the rivalry is getting dressed up for the games and feeling like a part of something bigger than yourself.

 

Although it can be difficult to stay civil in the crazy competitive environment such as the student section, especially at rivalry events, the South Side Psychos never disappoint.