Kickoff switch up: Chiefs relocate Fight for 54 due to construction

Connor Lafontant, Sports Editor

Aug 14, 2025

Due to ongoing construction at McIntosh, the “Fight for 54” has been relocated to Fayette County High School to maintain the football tradition of McIntosh vs Fayette.

For more than 40 years, MHS and FCHS have competed against one another, and this rivalry is named after the highway that connects the two schools. Last year, the Chiefs shutout the Tigers with the score of 56-0.

The varsity game kicks off at Fayette County at 7:30 pm, and tickets are available through GoFan. Sports Editor Connor Lafontant will be covering Friday night’s game.

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Connor Lafontant, Sports Editor

Connor Lafontant is a Junior at McIntosh, in his third year on the Trail staff, which earned a Distinguished Site Badge for the second consecutive time. He covers sports and international stories. A multi-sport athlete, Connor runs track, wrestles, and played soccer in Peachtree City. He also played trombone for three years and is on the honor roll. Outside school, he’s a student pilot at Horizon Aviation, aiming for a career in airlines. Connor volunteers at homeless shelters, providing over 14,000 pounds of food and essentials, and helped distribute COVID vaccines to over 1,000 people. He enjoys traveling and working out, but values helping others most.