Overview

The Silver Milk Jug is once again the focus as Cerritos High and Gahr High prepare to face off in their annual football rivalry. This year's matchup is particularly significant as Cerritos aims to defend their title after winning last season.

The rivalry, which began in 1972, has seen Cerritos and Gahr compete fiercely for the Silver Milk Jug, with Cerritos currently holding a narrow edge in the overall series.

Key details

  • The Silver Milk Jug is awarded annually to the winner of the Cerritos-Gahr football game.
  • Cerritos won last year's game 35-7.
  • The first matchup took place in 1972, originally named the Dairy Bowl.
  • Cerritos secured a 13-10 victory in the inaugural game.
  • Except for the 1975 season and the years 2018-2021, the teams have consistently competed for the jug.
  • Cerritos aims to win consecutive titles for the first time since a six-game streak from 1999-2004.
  • The rivalry was interrupted after the 2017 season, with no confirmed reasons for the hiatus.
  • Gahr previously dominated the series with 13 consecutive wins, outscoring Cerritos 561-56.
  • The current series record stands at 24-24.
  • Last season, Cerritos achieved a shutout victory over Gahr, winning 37-0.
  • This Friday's game will be the earliest meeting between the two teams in a season.
  • Both teams enter the game after suffering losses in their opening matches last Friday.

Context

The Cerritos-Gahr rivalry has evolved over the years, with both teams experiencing fluctuations in performance. Gahr's head coach, Greg Marshall, acknowledged the competitiveness of the current teams, suggesting that both are on equal footing.

What happens next

This Friday's matchup is anticipated to be closely contested, with both teams looking to bounce back from their recent defeats. The game will be highlighted as the HMG-Community News Game of the Week.

What we don't know yet

Details regarding the reasons for the hiatus in the rivalry from 2018-2021 remain unconfirmed, as do specific player injuries or changes that may impact the upcoming game.