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From left, Harrison’s Stephen Ricciardi (23) breaks away for a long touchdown run against Walllkill, during the Class A regional playoff game at Mahopac High School Nov. 12, 2010. Harrison won the game 35-19. ( Frank Becerra Jr / The Journal News )

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Mahopac’s T.J. Foley (7) is sacked by New Rochelle’s Bubby Manns (2) during the second half of the Section 1 class AA championship at Mahopac High School Nov. 7, 2010. New Rochelle defeated Mahopac 23-7. ( Frank Becerra Jr / The Journal News

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Harrison players celebrate with the championship plaque, after defeating Greeley 6-0 to win the Section 1 class A championship at Mahopac High School Nov. 6, 2010. ( Frank Becerra Jr / The Journal News )

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Iona’s Sidney Weston (8) finds some running room in Saint Anthony’s defense on a second half run, during a football game at Iona Prep in New Rochelle Oct. 30, 2010. Saint Anthony’s won the game 28-20. ( Frank Becerra Jr / The Journal News )

New Rochelle’s Malcolm Allen, left, and Chris Schwarz celebrate after beating Yorktown 21-16 in a Section 1 Class AA football semifinal at New Rochelle.

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John Jay played against Harrison today during a Class A playoff football game in Harrison. Harrison beat John Jay, 17-13.

Harrison’s Stephen Ricciardi picks up a first down before John Jay’s Danny Caiola can bring him down during the third quarter of a Class A playoff football game in Harrison on Oct. 23, 2010.

John Jay’s Jay Smith brings down Harrison’s Tanner Knox during the fourth quarter of a Class A playoff football game in Harrison on Oct. 23, 2010. Harrison beat John Jay, 17-13. ( Xavier Mascareñas / The Journal News )

See more photos from the Harrison playoff win over John Jay in a photo gallery, and go to VarsityInsider.LoHudBlogs.com for more prep sports coverage.

Somers Anthony Lombardo celebrates his first half touchdown against Rye with teammate Robert Mendoza during a Class A quarterfinal football game Oct. 22, 2010. Read the game story and view a gallery of photos from the Somers at Rye football game here on LoHud.com.

View a video by Lohud.com Visual Journalist Melissa Elian, as she captures the excitement around the tradition of “The Game” between Rye and Harrison, Oct 16, 2010.

In a classic showdown of the oldest rivalry varsity football game in Westchester County, it came all the way to the final seconds of “The Game”.

Rye’s Connor Eck scrambles into the end zone for a two point conversion following a Brian Pickup touchdown in the final seconds of the fourth quarter.

Harrison’s James Tirella kneels on the turf. Followng tradition, the Garnets jump in to the near by creek to celebrate their come from behind victory.

Read more about “The Game” and view an online gallery of photos of Rye’s eighth straight win over Harrison in “The Game” on Lohud.com

The Rye and Harrison football teams renew their storied rivalry on the football field Saturday afternoon, and over at MyRye.com, blogger Jay Sears has this advice:

If you are new to Rye, do NOT ask your neighbors to come over for a BBQ Saturday afternoon unless you live within 1-2 blocks of John Nugent Stadium and are throwing a tail gate party with Garnet flags flying… If you wear any garment with the word “Harrison” on it you will subject you and your family to a lifetime of embarrassment.

Rye has been on a winning streak in recent years. But if you think another victory is guaranteed, our Varsity Insider, Josh Thompson, says not so fast — he offers this analysis and prediction of the game:

Harrison at Rye, 2 p.m.: The Garnets are closing in in the all-time series, which stands at 41-35-3 in favor of Harrison. You all know by now that Rye has won seven straight, but what you, and I, and maybe Harrison and Rye don’t know is how much Connor Eck can play. The potential absence of such an integral player weighs so heavily on the game. So let’s assume he plays, but only a limited role. Rye would have to deliver a dynamite performance to win. Harrison appears to have stronger line play. Rye would need to win that battle. Harrison appears to have a stronger, deeper backfield. Rye would need to at least even that matchup. If the Garnets can’t achieve success in those two areas, how can they overcome the loss of the key figure in their passing game? Maybe with a couple turnovers, but that is so hard to predict. In the end, Harrison should win if it protects the ball and plays from in front. Neither is a guarantee, but I believe the Huskies have what it takes to end the streak. PREDICTION: Harrison, 17-14.
File photo: The view of the stands in 2007. Mike Roy/TJN