If the old adage that “familiarity breeds contempt” is true, then District 7-2A Division I might be one of the most contentious group of teams in the Big Country.

Close proximity and a history of success for several teams is the driving force behind this league — a formula for intense rivalries and several high profile games throughout 2018.

For Hico Coach Randy Thornton, however, the weekly intensity offered by this league is really more about respect than anything else. But it’s still something he’s looking forward to.