What gives a rivalry heat? It's not enough to play in the same neighborhood. A meaningful rivalry needs to have competitive balance. It's the legitimate back and forth over the years that keeps the crowd engaged and fuels the intensity. "A great rivalry can only exist when teams are competitive," said Lou DiRienzo, who had a 5-5 record against Iona Prep when he was the head coach at New Rochelle. "There was a time in my career at New Rochelle when Carmel was our biggest rival. There was a time when Monroe-Woodbury was our biggest rival. Teams need to be so evenly matched that either one can win on a given day. Meeting a few times in the postseason helps. When it's win-or-go-home, everything obviously intensifies." So what are the biggest football rivalry games in the Lower Hudson Valley right now? We asked the coaches for their input and considered all of the factors that make for a heated series. 🔗 See our list at the link in bio. 📸: pcarrphoto ✍: hoopsmbdlohud #lohud #lohudspo...