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NEFJ 25 DAYS OF THANKSGIVING RIVALRIES – Gloucester vs. Danvers

November 22, 2020
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Series Record: Gloucester and Danvers have played every Thanksgiving morning since 1964, and the Fishermen lead the series 37-19. Look at the Rivalry: Despite’s Gloucester’s dominance overall, it’s been a special past couple of seasons for the Falcons. Last year’s 56th meeting ended with Danvers thumping Gloucester 61-12, but more importantly, it was the first time Danvers had won two straight Thanksgiving meetings since 1993 & 1994. The win also…

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NEFJ 25 DAYS OF THANKSGIVING RIVALRIES – Rockland vs. East Bridgewater

November 21, 2020
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Series Record: This one hasn’t been around long but it’s already been quite competitive, with East Bridgewater leading the series 7-5. Look at the Rivalry: Rockland took home a 48-14 victory last season. Last year’s game may have been, and most likely will be one of the most significant in rivalry history for the foreseeable future with quarterback Dante Vasquez becoming the all-time leading rusher in Rockland history with a…

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NEFJ 25 DAYS OF THANKSGIVING RIVALRIES – Fairhaven vs. Dartmouth

November 21, 2020
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Series Record: Fairhaven leads the all-time series 42-36-4, but Dartmouth leads the Thanksgiving Day series 40-19. Dartmouth has actually dominated the Thanksgiving Day game as of late, winning 12 of the last 15 matchups. Look at the Rivalry: These two have been playing on Turkey Day since 1959. The Walter MVP Award is also given out after every game on Thanksgiving, a tradition that started in 1974. The Indians rolled…

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High School: NEFJ Featured Team of the Week – Old Rochester Regional

November 20, 2020
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For the past three years, the Old Rochester Bulldogs have been one of the more quietly consistent programs in all of Division 6. With three straight appearances in the Division 6 South final – including a sectional title in 2018 – whether you realize it or not, Old Rochester is now one of the D6 teams everyone must be aware of. There have also been fundraising efforts and a concentrated…

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NEFJ 25 DAYS OF THANKSGIVING RIVALRIES – Abington vs. Whitman-Hanson

Series Record: Whitman-Hanson leads this historic rivalry 60-46-3. Abington won last year’s game 27-14 Look at the Rivalry:: One of the more historic rivalries in Massachusetts, Whitman-Hanson and Abington have been playing each other on Thanksgiving since 1910. These schools had their 100th meeting back in 2010, a 32-12 win for the Green Wave. From 1984-2001 Whitman-Hanson owned the rivalry, winning 18 straight matchups. Recently, one of the most entertaining…

November 19, 2020
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NEFJ 25 DAYS OF THANKSGIVING RIVALRIES – Quincy vs. North Quincy

November 19, 2020
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Series Record: Quincy leads 48-34-5 Look at the Rivalry: Quincy and North Quincy have been playing each other for 87 years. The rivalry is truly unique as it is one of the few intercity rivalries in the state. I coached in the 2001 edition of the game, a 12-7 Quincy win. The Presidents dominated the rivalry from 1994-2009 winning ten straight meetings within that span. The Red Raiders have since…

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NEFJ 25 DAYS OF THANKSGIVING RIVALRIES – Norwood vs. Dedham

November 16, 2020
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Series Record: Norwood leads 49-40-2 Look at the Rivalry: Norwood and Dedham have been playing for 92 years. The rivalry between the Mustangs and Marauders has been one of the most competitive rivalries in the area through the years. I have a personal connection to this rivalry. I am a Norwood High School Graduate, Class of 1993. I played in this rivalry and I have coached in this rivalry. I…

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NEFJ 25 DAYS OF THANKSGIVING RIVALRIES – Lynn Classical v. Lynn English

November 16, 2020
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Series Record: These two teams have played 106 times dating back to 1911. Classical leads the all-time series 57-40-9. Last season, Classical won 22-9. Look at the Rivalry: The Manning Bowl has long been the site of this classic Massachusetts rivalry. When the building has as much cache as the rivalry itself, you know you’ve got a special one. The most famous game in the history of this rivalry came…

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NEFJ 25 DAYS OF THANKSGIVING RIVALRIES – Duxbury vs. Marshfield

November 14, 2020
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Series Record: 18-15-2 Look at the Rivalry: Marshfield and Duxbury have been playing for 35 years. While the rivalry isn’t as old as some of the other rivalries in the area, it doesn’t lack in intensity. The two schools started playing in 1984. Duxbury used to play Cohasset while Marshfield played Scituate. The games were not competitive so the two schools agreed to play each other. Marshfield has won six…

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NEFJ 25 DAYS OF THANKSGIVING RIVALRIES – Barnstable vs. Falmouth

November 14, 2020
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Series Record: These two teams have been playing since 1895, with Barnstable holding the smallest of margins thanks to a win last year, 65-64-9. A look at the Rivalry: When you’ve played this long you’re bound to have some memorable moments and there have been plenty. Barnstable won the first ever Thanksgiving meeting 16-0 in 1905. For a few reasons, the game wasn’t played annually on Thanksgiving until 1926, and…

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