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Marysville and Lindhurst resume the Battle of the Bell rivalry tonight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 2:17 AM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

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Summary

Marysville and Lindhurst face off in the Battle of the Bell at Dean Miller Stadium in Olivehurst tonight at 7 p.m. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two schools in five seasons. Marysville, currently led by new head coach Bert Esposito, holds a long-standing series advantage, with Lindhurst last defeating the program in 2009. Lindhurst enters the contest following a loss to Woodland, while Marysville seeks its first victory of the season after falling to Rio Linda in its opener. The game carries significant community interest, as coaches and players acknowledge the rivalry as a key element of school identity. Both teams aim to build momentum toward league play with tonight's result.

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•Marysville and Lindhurst kick off at 7 p.m. at Dean Miller Stadium in Olivehurst.
•The schools have not met in the Battle of the Bell since 2021.
•Lindhurst has not recorded a victory over Marysville since 2009.
•Sutter travels to face Douglas in Nevada at 7 p.m. tonight.
•YC hosts Christian Brothers at Honker Stadium with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.

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2:17 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Isn’t just another Friday night’: Marysville-Lindhurst return to gridiron for first time in five seasons

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Much has transpired in the Mid-Valley since the last time Marysville squared off against Lindhurst in the Battle of the Bell showcase in Yuba County. MHS is on its fourth head coach since the 50-0 win over Lindhurst in 2021 at Dean Miller Stadium on the campus of Lindhurst in Olivehurst. This year’s leader is Bert Esposito, a championship-caliber coach from the CIF Southern Section who took ...
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