My point is simply that in the 80s and 90s Hutch served as a model program for GSL and other schools in the area. Quality coaches, a youth program that reflected what the h.s. team did (plays and schemes), "bigger, faster, stronger" programs, etc, etc. A number of GSL kids (and Dassel Cokato kids) used to (again, back in the 90s) come to Hutch's health clubs to work out and they saw (and heard) first-hand the expectations that were placed on players back then (this was under Grady Rostberg and his staff).
GSL is now far enough removed that they have their own identity, and their very own program that the towns can be extremely proud of. But having a strong program like Hutch nearby (and a goal of beating them), I think, meant a lot to kids from GSL (you may be old enough to remember, but if not, check for articles on the celebration in Glencoe back in 89' or 90' when they beat Hutch for the first time in many, many years - pretty nuts). I don't think anyone would argue that Hutch used to have somewhat of an elitist attitude (arguably deservedly so) when it came to football, and for it, teams wanted to beat them as much as anybody. Now, however, it seems the program is "run-of-the-mill", and again, GSL has surpassed them far and away.
