Chick-fil-A’s Big Rivalry Poll Heats Up as Lassiter Gears Up to Break Pope’s Streak

East Cobb Huddle: Chick-fil-A’s Big Rivalry Poll Heats Up as Lassiter Gears Up to Break Pope’s Streak

The Chick-fil-A restaurants in East Cobb are are more than just great food they are big community supporters and have a fun tradition of doing a daily poll. The Chick-fil-A at the corner of Sandy Plains Road and Shallowford Road is located right in between Lassiter High School and Pope High School, and it’s that time of year again in East Cobb for Friday night lights, school colors, loud bands, and a rivalry that gets everyone talking! This Friday, September 19th, 2025, Lassiter High School will face off against Pope High School in what promises to be a thrilling matchup. Join in the pre-game excitement in a fun way with Chick-fil-A’s daily poll in asking students, parents, faculty, and Chick-fil-A regulars — who’s gonna win this one, the Trojans or the Greyhounds?

The Backdrop: Lassiter vs. Pope

The Pope (Greyhounds) and Lassiter (Trojans) have been rivals for years. Pope has had an amazing winning streak against Lassiter since 2019! However, right now there is buzz in the community that Lassiter has been playing strong this season and the pieces are coming into place for the Trojans to break the Greyhound’s winning streak. The strong offense, fired up defense, and a deep bench have the student section at Lassiter hyped up and many are hoping this is the year Lassiter ends the drought against Pope. It’s clear is that Pope has had the upper hand in recent years and you know they will be coming out strong to maintain their winning record.

Chick-fil-A’s daily in-store poll isn’t just about which team wins — it’s about everyone getting involved and having respectful and fun team sportsmanship. On game day, Chick-fil-A expects the store to be packed with high school spirit from Lassiter and Pope, supporters wearing team gear, folks cheering and the smell of chicken biscuits in the air. It isn’t just a tradition of rivalry but a bonding of the community with food and fun beyond the yard lines and touchdowns. This rivalry is about community identity, pride, and connection. Chick-fil-A’s poll brings people together and reminds us how big local high school sports are, and how they can unite us.

So go on, cast your vote at Chick-fil-A. Bring your school colors. Support your team. And most of all — enjoy the food and game!

By Erin Moss