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Virginia High coach Derrick Patterson, left, and Tennessee High boss Josh Holt worked together at Holston and remain close friends.

Emily Ball, Bristol Herald Courier

Tennessee High coach Josh Holt talks to an official during last year's scrimmage with Virginia High.

Emily Ball

Virginia High coach Derrick Patterson coaches his players up during a scrimmage last year against Tennessee High.

Emily Ball

Virginia High coach Derrick Patterson, left, and Tennessee High boss Josh Holt will lead their teams in Friday's V-T Game.

Emily Ball, Bristol Herald Courier

Tim Hayes

The visiting bleachers at Gene Malcolm Stadium will be packed on Friday night with the maroon-and-white clad fans of the Tennessee High Vikings.

The home side will be a sea of spectators decked out in orange-a