Edward Little coach Darren Hartley and Lewiston coach Bill County have more than a little familiarity with their rival school’s home field. Hartley was a head coach and assistant at Lewiston for several years, and County, an EL grad, lives a Chad Pennington completion from Walton Field.

So it’s not surprising that both coaches feel comfortable at the other’s venue. It may be a bit surprising to find, however, that neither thinks home field advantage plays a role in the classic rivalry, which will be renewed Saturday at Don Roux Field.

“I don’t think it makes any difference,” Hartley said.

“You like to have your sideline and the chains on the other side and the other things that make you comfortable, but I don’t think it’s going to be a deciding factor,” County said. “My booster club is pretty happy. They’re going to sell a few hot dogs, and (Lewiston athletic director) Jason (Fuller) is pretty happy to get the gate.”

Edward Little has not beaten Lewiston since the 2002 Pine Tree Conference championship. That was also the last time the Red Eddies beat the Blue Devils in Lewiston, a 17-13 triumph on the final day of the regular season.

Lewiston leads the all-time series, 87-64-12.