Battle of Potato Creek coming to an end?

Reports out of Lamar County High School Thursday at noon indicated Pike County has declined to play Lamar County in football next season, thus ending the annual Battle of Potato Creek at least for awhile.Pike is moving up to Class AAA and drew a very competitive region which includes Carver of Columbus, Peach County, Henry County and other tough games. Lamar coach Jason Strickland said he was sorry to lose the rivalry and the huge gate receipts it generates.