The 3 Greatest Lawrence County Football Games EVER (According to You)
Lawrence County football has seen its share of unforgettable nights — games that still get talked about years (and even decades) later. We asked y’all to share the best game ever played by a local team, and the responses brought back a flood of memories. Here are the Top 3 y’all picked:
3. The Mudbowl: Lawrence County Red Devils vs. Deshler Tigers
Torrential rain. Sloppy, muddy turf. A crowd that refused to leave. This storm-soaked battle between the Red Devils and Deshler is remembered as one of the grittiest games ever.
“Lawrence County vs Deshler in a torrential downpour! Proud to say I was there!” – Jeanie Nelson
“Mudbowl, LC vs Deshler 2000.” – Sipsey Falls
“LC vs Deshler in tropical storm–like conditions.” – Lee Statham
2. The Rivalry That Stopped the County: Courtland Chiefs vs. Hazlewood Bears
In the ’80s and ’90s, when these two titans met, it wasn’t just a football game — it was the event in Lawrence County. Families, classmates, and rivals packed the stands to witness small-town football at its finest.
“Hazlewood/Courtland game. You could pick any of them. When they played, the whole county came to watch.” – Mendy Jeffreys
“There will never be games like Courtland vs Hazlewood back in the 80’s… so many people!! And let’s not forget the halftime show!!!” – Shennell Hughes
“Courtland/Hazelwood back in the day. When it was real football.” – Jon Lovett Sr.
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1. The 7-Overtime Thriller: Lawrence County Red Devils vs. East Lawrence Eagles
This game wasn’t just football — it was an endurance test. Seven overtimes. Fans on the edge of their seats. Concession stands cleaned out. And a memory that still unites the community today as the single greatest game played on LC soil.
“The 7 OT game EL vs LC!!” – Raegen Eaves
“I worked in the concession stand that night and everything got wiped out, even stock for the following week’s game!” – Danielle Dee Terry
“The 7 overtime game played against Lawrence County and East Lawrence! Hands down!” – Siresa Cole Osborn
“Jake Cole: LC vs. EL 7 OT game!”
Which game do you think deserves the crown? 👑
Drop your memories, stories, and photos below — because LC football history belongs to all of us.
