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Cats or Cards? Louisville commit Antonio Harris and Kentucky commit Cedric Works duel in top-10 KHSAA matchup

The Kentucky-Louisville rivalry originated in 1913 and, now a century and some change later, fans still get to witness the two go at it, no matter the sport.

UK fans are accustomed to marking the Louisville Cardinals on their calendars — and vice versa — whether it’s a basketball matchup at Rupp Arena or a battle for the Governor’s Cup.

Now, as high school football gains traction and popularity in the state of Kentucky like never before, the rivalry has even dipped below the college level.