The rivalry between Western Hills High School and Elder High School was powerful, engulfing neighborhoods and the whole city of Cincinnati. These schools’ football games became so important they drew tens of thousands of fans to Riverfront Stadium.

Author GREG FRY tells the story of the schools, the teams, the players, and the neighborhood based on his popular book,
Conquering the Hill, the Remarkable Journey to the Greatest Gridiron Victory in Cincinnati Public School’s History.

1973 West High vs Elder at Riverfront Stadium. The entire “lower bowl” is filled with fans.

Enquirer archive photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library