“Only One ‘Ville’ Survives: Huntsville and Tri-City Clash for Championship Berth”

Semifinal Head-to-Head Breakdown

PLAYOFF LEGACY & RIVALRY

Memphis,Tennessee-Both the Tri-City Outlaws and the Huntsville Rockets are playoff regulars, each making the postseason at least five times since the league’s inception. But both programs share the same frustrating truth: they’ve fallen short every time.

That history adds weight to Saturday’s showdown. For two loyal franchises, the chance to finally break through to a championship game is about more than a single season — it’s about validation after years of heartbreak.

The rivalry also runs deeper than football. It’s Clarksville vs. Huntsville, Tennessee vs. Alabama — and only one “ville” will stake its claim to the spotlight in 2026…

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