WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks and Monticello Billies are set to clash once again in the Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout this Friday, October 4, 2024, at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
The Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout has been one of the most anticipated rivalry games in Arkansas since the trophy-based rivalry was established in 2011 and sponsored annually by Union Bank and Trust of both Monticello and Warren. It boasts the largest high school rivalry trophy in the state, underscoring the importance of this annual matchup between the two teams. Although the trophy battle officially began in 2011, the Warren-Monticello rivalry dates back decades.
The inaugural 2011 game ended in a rare 6-6 tie, with the trophy being shared for the year. The following year the game became a conference matchup. Since 2012, Warren has largely dominated the series, holding an impressive 11-1-1 record since the trophy’s inception. Monticello’s sole victory came in 2020 when they edged out Warren 18-12.
Last season, the Lumberjacks defeated the Billies 42-21, continuing their recent string of successes. The Billies, however, will be looking to turn the tide and claim the coveted trophy in this year’s showdown.
Here’s a recap of the results since the Union Bank and Trust Trophy was established:
- September 9, 2011 – Warren 6, Monticello 6 (shared trophy)
- October 19, 2012 – Warren 36, Monticello 16
- October 25, 2013 – Warren 42, Monticello 0
- October 24, 2014 – Warren 54, Monticello 22
- October 23, 2015 – Warren 28, Monticello 21
- October 21, 2016 – Warren 28, Monticello 14
- October 20, 2017 – Warren 37, Monticello 0
- October 19, 2018 – Warren 36, Monticello 14
- October 25, 2019 – Warren 35, Monticello 0
- October 23, 2020 – Monticello 18, Warren 12
- October 22, 2021 – Warren 41, Monticello 6
- October 21, 2022 – Warren 34, Monticello 0
- October 20, 2023 – Warren 42, Monticello 21
Both teams will be battling for more than just bragging rights – the prestigious Union Bank and Trust Trophy will be on the line, and the Billies will be eager to break Warren’s stronghold on the rivalry.
Make sure to attend this exciting matchup Friday night and witness one of Arkansas’s biggest high school football rivalries in action.
