By Brendan Kurie, Globe staff
Another Thanksgiving is in the books, and with it hundreds of high school football careers.
But we’re here to focus on all the accomplishments on the field, from record-breaking runs to scene-stealing finishes.
No game was more memorable than Northbridge’s 48-13 win over Uxbridge, which marked Ken LaChapelle’s 411th, and final, victory as head coach with his 101-year-old father and 97-year-old mother in attendance.
The final game of LaChapelle’s 50-year coaching career, which began when Gerald Ford was president, featured three touchdowns from his grandson (and quarterback) Joel LaChapelle, and two scores for another grandson, Uxbridge’s Camden LaChapelle.
Ken LaChapelle retires with the most football wins in state history.
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Motivated Marshfield uses long layoff to advantage, defeats Duxbury to clinch Patriot-Keenan title — 7:58 p.m.
By Trevor Hass
In a perfect world, Marshfield would have had just five or six days to prepare for Thursday’s Thanksgiving showdown with Duxbury.
In reality, after a surprising first-round playoff loss to Malden Catholic, the Rams had 20 days. As much as the early exit stung, it did offer a silver lining that ultimately paid dividends.
“Three weeks is way too much for anybody,” said Marshfield coach Chris Arouca. “We didn’t want that. It was tough to keep them motivated for the first week or week and a half. Once we got past that, they were excited to play today. I think we saw that.”
The result was an impressive 16-6 triumph over the Dragons. The Rams (7-3) secured four second-half interceptions to clinch the Patriot League’s Keenan Division title outright for the second consecutive season.
Wellesley’s Bobby Shanahan has plenty to be thankful for, and celebrates by beating Needham — 7:12 p.m.
By David Ostrowsky, Globe correspondent
Wellesley quarterback Bobby Shanahan has been firing touchdown passes to fellow senior Tennyson Charney throughout the 2020s. From their late-night workouts as middle schoolers to the Holy Cross-bound Charney’s emergence as Shanahan’s go-to receiver two years ago, the QB/WR tandem has been in lockstep.
Playing in their final high school game Thursday morning against Needham in the 138th edition of the longest public high school football rivalry, Shanahan and Charney hooked up on a 2-yard connection midway through the third quarter, giving the Raiders a commanding 20-6 lead that would stand as the final score.
But the victory at blustery Hunnewell Field may not be the last time Shanahan and Charney team up.
With a 93-yard sprint, and a pair of picks, Seth Sacco has a grand day in Winthrop win over Revere — 7:07 p.m.
By Joe Dimino, Globe correspondent
With Winthrop backed up inside its own 10-yard line, senior Seth Sacco took a pitch, found daylight, and sprinted 93 yards for a game-breaking touchdown as the Vikings pulled away for a 29-12 Northeastern Conference victory over Revere in the teams’ 94th meeting.
That long-distance run also pushed Sacco post 1,000 yards rushing for his senior season.
“I was preparing a lot over the week, I knew my boys were going to get it for me,” said Sacco.
“I knew we were backed up in our own end and I knew we needed to make a big play.”
Sacco was unstoppable throughout, scoring twice and topping 200 yards rushing. He also picked off a pair of passes to help secure the victory.
Hingham blasts Super Bowl-bound Scituate to end season on high note — 6:40 p.m.
By Joe Eachus, Globe correspondent
After a 37-7 drubbing last season on Thanksgiving, Hingham junior J.T. Reale cherished a chance at revenge.
Reale rode that revenge to over 150 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns on his way to team MVP honors as the Harbormen dominated Scituate this time around, 50-0.
“It’s good to get one last game in with my teammates, I’ve been playing with them since fifth grade. We wanted a little bit of revenge [after last year],” Reale said. “It’s great to go out with one last win for the seniors and cherish this moment with everyone.”
Lynn English lashes out at Lynn Classical for big win behind one-man wrecking crew — 6:35 p.m.
By Mukala Kabongo, Globe correspondent
Shane Knowlton Simard totaled 345 yards of offense and five touchdowns to propel Lynn English to a 36-12 victory over Lynn Classical (3-8) in the 112th edition of the intracity rivalry.
“Shane’s a ball player,” Lynn English coach Tyllor McDonald said. “There’s nothing I can say, he’s the best player in the area.
The Bulldogs offense capitalized on freshman Kelian Smith’s interception in the end zone on the Rams’ opening drive.
Milton zeroes in on Braintree to finish season with historic team and individual efforts. ‘We had a lot to play for.’ — 6:29 p.m.
By Michael Vega, Globe staff
Despite being eliminated from the Division 3 state semifinals last Saturday, the Milton football team still had plenty of objectives to attain before closing the book on its 2025 campaign.
The Wildcats had their sights on a 10-win season, the third in school history, senior quarterback Patrick Collins was within a stone’s throw of Patrick Miller’s single-season record (33) for touchdown passes, and Milton still had designs on winning a share of the Bay State Conference title, with a little help from Walpole in its Thanksgiving showdown against Weymouth.
“We had a lot to play for,” Milton coach Steve Dembowski said.
Chelmsford pulls out stops to put finishing touches on win over Billerica — 6:15 p.m.
By Jake Seymour, Globe correspondent
Chelmsford’s defense needed a stop.
The Lions’ 7-point lead was in jeopardy with four minutes to play after it allowed Billerica to drive the length of the field into the red zone. A swarm of white and maroon jerseys piled at the line of scrimmage, stripping the ball away from the Indians.
Chelmsford had regained control of the game, allowing it to drain the clock and secure a 19-12 win on Thanksgiving Day.
“It means everything,” Lions quarterback Anthony Mauriello said. “It’s a Super Bowl we have every year. It goes back, I don’t know how many years, but it’s huge history. You’ve just got to play for the love of the game, and you come out on top. It’s one of the best things.”
Fairhaven overcomes key injuries to beat rival Dartmouth ahead of Super Bowl appearance — 6:05 p.m.
By Brad Joyal, Globe correspondent
With its starting quarterback limited and a key piece of its offensive line also sidelined, Fairhaven displayed resiliency in the 93rd installment of one of the state’s most even rivalries.
Senior Ian Alexion broke loose for a 21-yard touchdown scamper with 2:07 remaining to help Fairhaven avenge last year’s Thanksgiving loss with a 21-14 victory over Dartmouth at Memorial Stadium.
“I was getting through the hole all game, I was just waiting for that breakaway,” said Alexion, who finished with 122 yards on 17 carries.
James Warren gives Mansfield a leg up in a Hockomock win over rival Foxborough in 94th meeting — 5:36 p.m.
By Keith Pearson, Globe correspondent
Before Mansfield and Foxborough met for the 94th time Thursday morning, Mansfield kicker James Warren said he went up to coach Mike Redding and asked for a shot at a long field goal.
The Saint Anselm-bound senior knows how to handle pressure, having kicked a walkoff field goal in the season opener against Bridgewater-Raynham.
But in his final game for Mansfield Warren made two attempts in the first quarter, converting a 28-yarder to set a school record for 15 career makes, and pushing a 39-yard attempt wide right.
Hanover buries Super Bowl-bound Norwell — 5:00 p.m.
By Lenny Rowe, Globe correspondet
Senior Colin Arnold threw four touchdown passes, classmate Brandon Errico had two TD receptions and a 73-yard kickoff return for a score, and Hanover coasted past Super Bowl-bound Norwell, 49-8, on Thursday morning.
For the senior-laden Hawks, (7-4), Thanksgiving marked one last game for the close-knit squad. Hanover leads the annual series, 34-24-1.
“They’re great kids above anything else,” said coach Brian Kelliher. “They were a joy to coach every day.”
This group has been to a state final, the final four, and recently the quarterfinals in Division 5.
“I just said to them, you deserve to go out on your terms, so let’s go out and just play,” Kelliher added.
Isaiah Peebles spells out an English win in 138th meeting with Boston Latin — 4:45 p.m.
By Cam Kerry, Globe correspondent
English High quarterback Pierre Lovenson threw his hands in the air, signaling a touchdown.
Senior Isaiah Peebles hadn’t crossed midfield. It didn’t matter. The senior quarterback had seen this movie before.
Peebles outraced the defense, barreling 58 yards for his third touchdown of the day.
Behind Peebles’s standout day, English bested Boston Latin, 40-30, at Harvard Stadium on Thursday morning. In the 138th edition of the oldest continuous rivalry in the country, the Eagles (5-5) improved their mark to 41-84-13 all-time and have now won four of the last five meetings.
50 years. 411 wins. And Northbridge legend Ken LaChapelle savors his finale with family and friends — 4:40 p.m.
The morning before his team’s biggest game of the season, Northbridge coach Ken LaChapelle was busy preparing pastry, not playsheets.
At 5:30 a.m., the 77-year-old LaChapelle started to cook three apple pies — his contribution to what was likely the most memorable Thanksgiving dinner in memory.
On Thursday afternoon, 60-plus members of the LaChapelle family — including the coach’s five children, 22 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren — gathered under a 20-by-50-foot tent. Three large turkeys were served.
Weymouth staves off Walpole comeback to claim Bay State Herget crown — 4:30 p.m.
byline // By Toby Moses, Globe correspondent
Things looked bleak for Weymouth in the fourth quarter as Walpole recovered back-to-back onside kicks and drove down the field as the Wildcats clung to a 21-19 lead.
With the game on the line, Weymouth’s Isaiah Garcon forced a fumble and Ty Monteiro-Cooper made the recovery. On the next play, Amahri Gomes broke free and rumbled 79 yards for a touchdown, securing the 28-19 Bay State Conference victory at Weymouth High.
Behind more than 200 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns (4, 39, and 79 yards) from Gomes, Weymouth (8-3) captured its first Thanksgiving win since 2018 and clinched the Bay State Herget title.
“No one really thought we were going to be anything,” Gomes said in reference to his two-win freshman season. “Just to come out here and win the league championship, it’s everything we dreamed of as kids.”
Xaverian captures Catholic Conference over St. John’s Prep, with Super Bowl rematch looming — 2:35 p.m.
By Nate Weitzer, Globe correspondent
WESTWOOD — To be continued.
Catholic Conference rivals Xaverian and St. John’s Prep battled to the final play on Thanksgiving, with the host Hawks hanging on for a 21-18 victory and their first league title since 2018, but the programs will meet again Dec. 6 in the Division 1 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium.
Xaverian (10-2, 5-0) survived a near-collapse after Prep (11-1, 4-1) scored twice off fumbles in the final four minutes. Jackson Holmes broke up a halfback pass in the end zone from the 5-yard line as time expired.
“If they think we got the best shot from that team, no way,” said Xaverian coach Al Fornaro. “If anything, [the Eagles are] going to be confident because of how they moved the ball on us. We have to finish the job next Saturday.”
Every score from Thanksgiving week — 2:05 p.m.
Includes Wednesday night games
Westford 28, Acton-Boxborough 10
Amesbury 29, Newburyport 8 Game story
Andover 21, North Andover 6
Old Rochester 47, Apponequet 8 Game story
Arlington 32, Waltham 13
Ashland 48, Hopkinton 0
Bay Path 41, Assabet 0
Athol 28, Mahar 14
North Attleborough 21, Attleboro 6
Bartlett 50, Southbridge 6
Belchertown 17, Pathfinder 14
Norton 3, Bellingham 0
Beverly 34, Salem 8 Game story
Chelmsford 19, Billerica 12
St. Mary’s 38, Bishop Fenwick 6
Bishop Feehan 34, Bishop Stang 13 Game story
Blackstone Valley 28, Nipmuc 0
Catholic Memorial 48, BC High 27
Milton 31, Braintree 0
Bridgewater-Raynham 40, Brockton 12
TechBoston 8, Brighton 0 Game story
Blue Hills 30, Bristol-Plymouth 16 Game story
Newton North 14, Brookline 13 Game story
Bedford 15, Burlington 8 Game story
Doherty 44, Burncoat 6
Somerville 38, Cambridge 20
Archbishop Williams 52, Cardinal Spellman 0 Game story
Carver 22, Middleborough 21
Concord-Carlisle 32, Lexington 0 Game story
Gloucester 27, Danvers 7 Game story
Fairhaven 21, Dartmouth 14
Seekonk 18, Dighton-Rehoboth/Bristol Aggie 14
Medfield 48, Dover-Sherborn 8
Durfee 36, New Bedford 0
Marshfield 16, Duxbury 6
Chelsea 38, East Boston 6
East Longmeadow 28, Longmeadow 21
Easthampton 38, Northampton 18
English High 40, Boston Latin 30
Barnstable 49, Falmouth 6 Game story
Leominster 59, Fitchburg 6
Natick 33, Framingham 6
King Philip 49, Franklin 19
Franklin County Tech 45, Smith Vocational 0
Auburn 31, Grafton 29
Greater Lowell 30, Lowell Catholic 0 Game story
Diman 15, Greater New Bedford 13
Tyngsborough 22, Groton-Dunstable/NM 14
Hamilton-Wenham 42, Ipswich 26
Hingham 50, Scituate 0
South Hadley 33, Holyoke 0
Hudson 25, Marlborough 6 Game story
Cohasset 28, Hull 7 Game story
Atlantis at Joseph Case, 10 a.m.
KIPP 34, Lynn Tech 12 Game story
Central Catholic 49, Lawrence 8
Leicester 34, David Prouty 0
Lincoln-Sudbury 45, Newton South 20
Ayer Shirley 26, Littleton 20
Lowell 49, Haverhill 0
Lynn English 36, Lynn Classical 6 Game story
North Reading 49, Lynnfield 0
Essex Tech 28, Manchester Essex 21
Mansfield 13, Foxborough 10 Game story
Marblehead 29, Swampscott 22
Masconomet 42, Northeast 20
Mashpee 36, Sandwich 22
Malden 20, Medford 8
Medway 48, Millis 6
Methuen 33, Dracut 0
Milford 53, Taunton 29 Game story
Millbury 40, Oxford 22
Minuteman 12, Keefe Tech 6 Game story
Narragansett 44, Murdock 6
Clinton 52, Nashoba 21
Nashoba Valley Tech 37, Monty Tech 8
Nauset 50, Dennis-Yarmouth 24
Quincy 28, North Quincy 14 Game story
Northbridge 48, Uxbridge 13
Hanover 49, Norwell 8
Norwood 42, Dedham 0 Game story
Latin Academy 30, O’Bryant 0 Game story
Tri-County 51, Old Colony 14 Game story
Oliver Ames 36, Sharon 22
Palmer 20, Ludlow 6
Peabody 28, Saugus 26
Pentucket/Georgetown 26, Triton 0
Plymouth South 27, Plymouth North 21 Game story
Quabbin 35, Gardner 14
Ware 34, Quaboag 7
Winthrop 29, Revere 12
Rockland 41, Blackstone-Millville/Hopedale 7
St. Bernard’s 42, St. Paul 7
St. John’s (Shrewsbury) 31, Malden Catholic 14 Game story
Shawsheen 49, Arlington Catholic 16 Game story
Silver Lake 29, Pembroke 22
Central High (R.I.) 28, Somerset Berkley 14
South Shore Voc-Tech 22, Southeastern 6 Game story
Reading 42, Stoneham 14
Canton 26, Stoughton 18
Tantasqua 39, Shepherd Hill 36
Cape Cod Tech 14, Upper Cape 6
Shrewsbury 21, Wachusett 14
Bourne 40, Wareham 14
Watertown 21, Belmont 12
Weston 10, Wayland 0
Wellesley 20, Needham 6
Maynard/AMSA 42, West Boylston 6
West Bridgewater 35, East Bridgewater 0
West Springfield 41, Agawam 40
Algonquin 34, Westborough 13
Westwood 22, Holliston 19
Weymouth 28, Walpole 19
Abington 43, Whitman-Hanson 7
Greater Lawrence 45, Whittier 40
Tewksbury 16, Wilmington 0 Game story
Winchester 28, Woburn 14
Worcester North 17, Worcester South 14 Game story
Worcester Tech 26, Abby Kelley Foster 6
Xaverian 21, St. John’s Prep 18
Shawsheen’s seniors finish undefeated at home — 12:50 p.m.
With a 49-16 victory over Arlington Catholic, Shawsheen notched its 30th straight home win, encompassing the entire careers of the Rams’ seniors.
It was Shawsheen’s 26th win in a row overall, which leads the state.
English wins 138th matchup with Boston Latin — 12:45 p.m.
Final: English 40, Boston Latin 30
Behind three touchdowns from Isaiah Peebles and an electric offensive display, English wins the 138th meeting between the schools. It’s their fourth win in the last five matchups.
FINAL: English 40, Boston Latin 30
Behind three touchdowns from Isaiah Peebles and an electric offensive display, English wins the 138th meeting between the schools. It’s their fourth win in the last five matchups.@GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/LZBLUxhUvc
— Cam Kerry (@camkerry7) November 27, 2025
Revere coach Lou Cicatelli announces he’ll retire after 2026 season — 12:40 p.m.
After a tough loss to Winthrop today, Revere Football coach Lou Cicatelli confirmed next season will be his last.
Cicatelli reached the 100-win milestone last season and has been an integral part of the program for 23 years.
Mansfield holds on to share Hockomock Davenport title — 12:38 p.m.
A pair of field goals from James Warren, including the winner from 49 yards out, led the Hornets to a 13-10 win over Foxborough.
The Hornets clinch a share of the Hockomock League Davenport Division crown, while Foxborough prepares for the Division 5 Super Bowl next week.
Tommy Vallett with the sneak for the first down. Mansfield clinches a share of the Hockomock League Davenport Division title with a 13-10 win over Foxborough.
Foxborough will play for a D5 Super Bowl vs. Shawsheen. @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/BJ7HpmGCKD— Keith Pearson (@keith_pearson) November 27, 2025
Another batch of final scores — 12:33 p.m.
Carver 22, Middleborough 21
Mashpee 36, Sandwich 16
Lincoln-Sudbury 45, Newton South 20
North Attleborough 21, Attleboro 6
Pentucket/Georgetown 26, Triton 0
Wilmington 16, Tewksbury 0
Xaverian 21, St. John’s Prep 18
St. Mary’s 38, Bishop Fenwick 6
Abington 43, Whitman-Hanson 7
Clinton 52, Nashoba 21
Cohasset 28, Hull 7
Nauset 50, Dennis-Yarmouth 24
Ayer Shirley 28, Littleton 22
King Philip 49, Franklin 19
Fairhaven 21, Dartmouth 14
Durfee 36, New Bedford 0
Watertown 21, Belmont 12
Reading 42, Stoneham 14
Marshfield 16, Duxbury 6
Old Rochester 47, Apponequet 8
Northbridge sends legendary coach Ken LaChapelle off with a win — 12:25 p.m.
Final: Northbridge 48, Uxbridge 13
Ken LaChapelle’s legendary career ends with a win (No. 413, the most in state history), and grandsons Joel (3 TDs) and Camden (2 TDs) have huge games.
Xaverian holds off St. John’s Prep to win Catholic Conference — 12:22 p.m.
With a 21-18 win over St. John’s Prep, Xaverian locked up its first Catholic Conference title since 2018.
The Eagles were rallying but Jackson Holmes broke up a pass in the end zone at the final buzzer.
X and SJP will face off again Dec. 6 at Gillette in the Division 1 Super Bowl.
Final: Xaverian 21, St John’s Prep 18.
Hawks survive a near collapse as Jackson Holmes breaks up the HB Pass at the buzzer. First CC title for X since 2018.
Teams play again next Saturday at Gillette in the D1 Super Bowl. @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/Yk5p5nvWba
— Nate Weitzer (@nweitzer7) November 27, 2025
Seth Sacco’s second INT of the day seals Winthrop win — 12:18 p.m.
Winthrop wins 29-12 for its fourth straight win in the series against Revere. Sacco came up with two picks in the fourth quarter after the Vikings extended their lead on this Sean Dolan TD run.
Mansfield goes ahead on James Warren’s 49-yard FG — 12:15 p.m.
James Warren connects from 49 yards.
Mansfield 13, Foxborough 10 with 9:48 left.
Darrian Sanders set up the drive with an interception.
Shane Knowlton Simard leads Lynn English to win in final game — 12:10 p.m.
The senior capped his MVP-winning high school career with 214 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a 36-12 win over Lynn Classical. Knowlton Simard also threw for 131 yards and two touchdowns.
Xavier Beauchamp added 83 rushing yards and a score. That’s two straight for English over Classical.
Read more about Knowlton Simard’s journey.
Final Lynn English (9-2) 36 Lynn Classical 12
Shane Knowlton with a big day as he ran for 214 yards and three touchdowns and threw for 90 yards and two touchdowns.
Xavier Beauchamp had 83 yards on the ground and a touchdown
Back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs against the Rams. pic.twitter.com/QI6snqtYtk
— Mukala Kabongo 🇨🇩 (@mukala_K) November 27, 2025
St. John’s Prep gets within a score — 12:05 p.m.
Jordan Toribio runs in a 6-yard TD after back-to-back catches by Pierson Scala. 2-point rush stuffed again.
Xaverian 21, SJP 18 with 2:22 to go.
Final scores thus far — 12:01 p.m.
Belchertown 17, Pathfinder 14
North Reading 49, Lynnfield 0
Amesbury 29, Newburyport 8
Weymouth 28, Walpole 19
Medfield 48, Dover-Sherborn 8
Chelmsford 19, Billerica 12
Maynard/AMSA 42, West Boylston 6
Hanover 49, Norwell 8
Milton 31, Braintree 0
Hingham 50, Scituate 0
Bedford 15, Burlington 8
Weston 10, Wayland 0
Shrewsbury 21, Wachusett 14
Hudson 25, Marlborough 6
Gloucester 27, Danvers 7
Lynn English 35, Lynn Classical 12
Medway 48, Millis 6
Wellesley 20, Needham 6
Mansfield ties it back up vs. Foxborough — 11:57 a.m.
One play after Andrew DeGirolamo outjumped Cam DeLeskey for a 30-yard completion, DeGirolamo ties it with a 5-yard grab. Mansfield 10, Foxborough 10 with 5:46 left in the third quarter.
St. John’s Prep gets a little closer, trailing 21-12 — 11:55 a.m.
John Budrow hits Riley Selvais for a 34-yard TD. Prep down 21-12 after Maxwell Parent stopped on 2-point rush.
Four minutes left in game, Xaverian 21, St. John’s Prep 12.
Prep recovers a fumble at the 30 with three minutes left, but Riley Selvais was injured diving for a potential TD and Prep hoping he’s OK to play in Super Bowl next week.
Weymouth holds on to win Bay State Herget crown — 11:51 a.m.
The Wildcats survived a late surge from Walpole to win 28-19 and capture the Bay State Conference Herget Division championship.
Amahri Gomes with a huge 80-yard touchdown to provide some breathing room with 3:31 to play.
Our first Thanksgiving final: Medfield 48, Dover-Sherborn 8 — 11:41 a.m.
Our second final of the day is Hanover 49, Norwell 8. Norwell, bound for the Super Bowl, did not play its starters.
And the third final is North Reading 49, Lynnfield 0.
Foxborough scores first TD in game vs. Mansfield — 11:45 a.m.
A game that had only seen opposing field goals through the first half gained some momentum on a Cam DeLeskey interception on the first play of the third quarter. DeLeskey then finished off a 43-yard drive with a 3-yard keeper.
Foxborough 10, Mansfield 3 with 10:15 left in Q3.
Fumble puts damper on Walpole comeback vs. Weymouth — 11:39 a.m.
Trailing 21-6 entering the fourth quarter, Walpole’s Mason Falcone took it up the middle for a 1-yard rushing score set up by a huge completion from Blake Pileski to Aiden Hoyle. Conversion attempt was stuffed as Ty Montiero-Cooper sacks Pileski.
Beautiful onside kick from Mateo Filipi is recovered by Walpole. Weymouth is flagged for a late hit on the quarterback during the following drive and Jeremiah Jean pushes through the pile for a 5-yard rushing score. Mateo Filipi sinks the extra point and Weymouth’s lead is cut to 21-19 with 5:32 left.
Another onside kick recovery from the Timberwolves. A chance to take the lead.
But Walpole fumbled and Weymouth’s Amahri Gomes scores for a 28-19 lead
English gets some breathing room — 11:36 a.m.
3:25 Q3: English 26, Boston Latin 14
After he scored a receiving touchdown in the first half, Isaiah Peebles finds the end zone from 9 yards out on fourth-and-4 to extend the English advantage. 2-pt rush fails.
3:25 Q3: English 26, Boston Latin 14
After he scored a receiving touchdown in the first half, Isaiah Peebles finds the end zone from 9 yards out on fourth-and-4 to extend the English advantage. 2-pt rush fails.@GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/AxsbNzgcPh
— Cam Kerry (@camkerry7) November 27, 2025
Winthrop’s Seth Sacco breaks off 93-yard TD to reach 1,000 yards — 11:32 a.m.
Sacco’s 93-yard run put him over 1,000 for the season and put Winthrop ahead 23-6 over Revere after Charlie Ferrara’s 2-point conversion.
Gable Gray extends Chelmsford lead — 11:27 a.m.
Gable Gray’s TD catch puts the Lions up 19-12 with nine minutes left in the third quarter.
Watch Brandon Errico return a kickoff 73 yards for Norwell — 11:22 a.m.
Brandon Errico returns the opening kick of the second half 73 yards for a touchdown. Two-point pass to Colin Arnold is good. Norwell leads 42-0 with 11:24 left in third quarter as the game goes into running time.
No stopping the Hawks. Brandon Errico returns the opening kick of the second half 73 yards for a touchdown. Two point pass to Colin Arnold is good, 42-0 11:24 left in 3Q, now at running time here in Norwell @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/v33yLQmpwv
— Lenny Rowe (@GlobeLennyRowe) November 27, 2025
Patrick Collins breaks Milton’s single-season pass TD record — 11:20 a.m.
Patrick Collins ties Milton single-season TD record (32) with his 33-yard TD strike to Ronan Sammon with 10:01 left in the third quarter. Aidan Rowley’s PAT makes it 17-0 Milton over Braintree.
He then set the record on a 7-yard toss to Ronan Sammon with 5:13 left in 3Q. Rowley’s PAT gives Milton a 24-0 lead.
Collins threw his fourth TD pass of the game on a 35-yard strike to Noah Woodley with 2:53 left in the third quarter. Rowley’s PAT makes it 31-0 Milton. Collins now has 34 TD passes on season.
All Northbridge alumni were welcomed back at halftime — and everyone is congratulating Coach LaChapelle as they take the field.
Long touchdowns define first half in English vs. Latin — 11:07 a.m.
Halftime: English 20, Boston Latin 14
Touchdowns of 94, 48, and 53 yards have highlighted the explosive nature of the English offense. 12 plays run for English compared to 41 by the Wolfpack.
English scored with 37 seconds left in the half when Pierre Lovenson went over the top in the wind for Isaiah Peebles. Peebles sheds an arm-tackle and takes it in for a 48-yard TD. 2-pt rush fails.
Huge second quarter has Northbridge up big — 11:00 a.m.
Looking for a win in Ken LaChapelle’s final game after 50 years at the helm, Northbridge broke open a game that was scoreless after one quarter to take a 27-0 lead into halftime.
Mo Rodney Daigle’s 50-yard rushing TD got the scoring started, and Joel LaChapelle (coach’s grandson) muscled his way in for a 1-yard TD. Then, a pick-six from Luke Davis — and a 14-yard TD from Kevin DiMuzio.
27-POINT SECOND QUARTER!
Mo Rodney Daigle’s 50-yard rushing TD got the scoring started, and Joel LaChapelle (coach’s grandson) muscled his way in for a 1-yard TD.
Then, a pick-six from Luke Davis — and a 14-yard TD from Kevin DiMuzio.
Northbridge leads 27-0 🍗@GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/7pcsmDVmRx
— Evan Walsh (@evanjrwalsh) November 27, 2025
Halftime scores — 10:55 a.m.
Weymouth 14, Walpole 0
Wellesley 13, Needham 6
Xaverian 14, St. John’s Prep 6
Fairhaven 14, Dartmouth 7
Lynn English 24, Lynn Classical 0
Gloucester 21, Danvers 7
Quincy 14, North Quincy 0
Andover 14, North Andover 0
Milton 10, Braintree 0
Medfield 42, Dover-Sherborn 0
Marblehead 14, Swampscott 14
Northbridge 27, Uxbridge 0
Pentucket 19, Triton 0
Arlington 19, Waltham 7
Chelmsford 13, Billerica 12
Medway 27, Millis 0
North Reading 35, Lynnfield 0
Marshfield 13, Duxbury 0
St. Mary’s 24, Bishop Fenwick 0
Mansfield 3, Foxborough 3
Hanover 34, Norwell 0
Weymouth takes 14-0 lead on Walpole into halftime — 10:52 a.m.
Halftime: Weymouth 14, Walpole 0
Blake Pileski is sacked by Ty Montiero-Cooper before the break. Walpole’s run game is moving the chains, but the Timberwolves haven’t been able to find the end zone. Amahri Gomes and Tyler Munchbach have been dominant from the backfield.
St. John’s Prep gets on the board — 10:50 a.m.
The Eagles chipped into Xaverian’s lead with a 1-yard TD plunge from Maxwell Parent with 1:47 left in the first half. Xaverian leads 14-6 after a failed 2-point try.
Watch: After Dartmouth ties it, Fairhaven goes back ahead — 10:48 a.m.
Evan Lamontagne plunged in on a 1-yard sneak to put the Blue Devils ahead, 14-7, with 2:04 left until halftime.
Dartmouth had tied it up early in the second on Aiden Gendron’s 1-yard TD dive.
Dartmouth capitalizes on a fumbled pitch deep in Fairhaven’s zone, as junior QB Aidan Gendron fights in for a 1-yard score on this sneak.
Dartmouth and Fairhaven tied at 7 with 9:10 left in the second quarter @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/oBjfg6MBZG
— Brad Joyal (@BradJoyal) November 27, 2025
Watch Shane Knowlton Simard break free for a 94-yard TD — 10:46 a.m.
Lynn English has built an 18-0 second-quarter lead on Lynn Classical.
English takes second-quarter lead on Latin in longest continuous rivalry — 10:44 a.m.
7:57 Q2: English 14, Boston Latin 8
Frederick Anderson blasts through the A-gap and takes off for a 53-yard TD. Four plays after forcing a fumble, English converts. 2-pt rush fails.
James Warren puts Mansfield ahead with field goal — 10:38 a.m.
Warren connected from 28 yards out after the Foxborough defense stood strong in the red zone. Mansfield leads, 3-0, with 4:42 left in first quarter.
Medfield, Hanover, North Reading have built a commanding first-quarter leads — 10:34 a.m.
Hanover scored three times in the first 11 minutes, the last on a 10-yard pass from Colin Arnold to Sebastian Brown, to take a 21-0 lead over Norwell, which has benched its starters ahead of playing in the Super Bowl next week.
Brady McCormack runs one in following a Michael Twomey interception and the Warriors lead Dover-Sherborn 26-0 with 1:15 left in the first quarter.
Zach Morse has two TDs for North Reading as the Hornets built a 21-0 first-quarter lead over Lynnfield.
Will Wood’s second TD pass extends Xaverian’s lead — 10:31 a.m.
Will Wood drops a dime down the sideline to Christian McIntyre who houses it for an 80-yard TD and Xaverian leads, 14-0.
Phoenix Beauregard puts Marshfield ahead in 1st quarter — 10:29 a.m.
Marshfield takes a 6-0 lead over Duxbury, with seven minutes left in the first quarter, on a 1-yard TD run from Phoenix Beauregard. 44-yard reception from Sean Chesbro helped set it up. 2-point pass no good.
English High getsa 94-yard TD run from Elijah Johnson — 10:27 a.m.
1:11 left first quarter: English 8, Boston Latin 8
One play after the English defense gets a stop on fourth-and-goal (video), Elijah Johnson turns on the jets for a 94-yard TD run. Josh Calixte 2-pt rush good.
Weymouth, Boston Latin, Mashpee, Chelmsford, and Hingham score first — 10:25 a.m.
Jonny Donovan gets into some trouble, gets the ball away, but it’s tipped and intercepted by Charlie Shape. Hingham takes on their own 26.
Q1 | 4:38 | Hingham 6, Scituate 0@GlobeSchools
— Joe Eachus (@joeeachus_) November 27, 2025
Three plays, 75 yards and a TD for Mashpee.
Daniel Alade punches it in from the 6. Alade then completes the 2-point pass to Brenden Andrade.
Ethan Amanco picked up a loose ball and ran for 39 yards to put the Falcons inside the 10. @GlobeSchools @TheRichMaclone
— Tyler Amaral (@TylerAmaral22) November 27, 2025
7:01 Q1: Boston Latin 8, English 0
Tommy Pham finds Samuel Tshimuanga for a 33-yard TD. Great catch and run. Xavier King 2-pt rush. @GlobeSchools
— Cam Kerry (@camkerry7) November 27, 2025
7-0 Weymouth, 0:21 1Q
Amahri Gomes takes the direct snap and runs it in from 4 yards out. Timothy Alden picked off Walpole deep in Weymouth territory to end their first drive. @GlobeSchools
— Toby (@TobyAlexMoses) November 27, 2025
Nate Duggan scored first for Chelmsford, scoring a 29-yard touchdown.
7-0 Lions 5:57 left in the first quarter@GlobeSchools
— Jake Seymour (@_JakeSeymour) November 27, 2025
Xaverian takes early lead on St. John’s Prep — 10:20 a.m.
Opening drive ends with X TD as Will Wood scrambles and hits Sargent Chazmadia for a 28-yard TD catch.
Medfield, Norwell, Fairhaven jump out to early leads — 10:10 a.m.
Medfield 6, Dover Sherbon 0 — Owen Graber TD. Conversion no good. Warriors lead 6-0. 8:40 to play in the 1st quarter.
Norwell 7, Hanover 0 — After forcing a Norwell punt, Hanover takes over on their own 33. A double pass play from Sebastian Brown to Brandon Errico brings them to the Norwell 16. Peter Clarke scores on a 2 yard rush and makes the PAT. Norwell leads 7-0 with 8:40 left in the first quarter.
Fairhaven 7, Dartmouth 0 — All the Super Bowl-bound Blue Devils needed was three plays for a 74-yard scoring drive.They are up 7-0 early after this 35-yard touchdown run by sophomore QB Jackson Ponte.
A Thanksgiving greeting from Milton coach Steve Dembowski — 9:55 a.m.
Happy Thanksgiving from Braintree where the 95th edition of the Milton-Braintree Thanksgiving holiday rivalry will unfold at Alumni Stadium. As is his holiday custom, a holiday greeting from Milton head coach Steve Dembowski to get it kicked off.
Although Milton was eliminated in the Division 3 state semifinals last week, there is still plenty to play for: Quarterback Patrick Collins is three TD passes from surpassing the school’s single-season record (33) set by Patrick Miller in 2024.
Also the Wildcats (9-2) will be playing for their third 10-win season in school history and a chance to claim a share of the Bay State Conference title if Walpole is able to defeat Weymouth today.
Happy Thanksgiving from Braintree where the 95th edition of the Milton-Braintree Thanksgiving holiday rivalry will unfold at Alumni Stadium. As is his holiday custom, a holiday greeting from Milton head coach Steve Dembowski to get it kicked off. pic.twitter.com/vX9AEoo81G
— Michael Vega (@MBVEGA) November 27, 2025
The sun is shining and kickoff is approaching — 9:45 a.m.
The Globe has reporters spread out across Eastern and Central Mass, follow them on X/Twitter:
SJP @ Xaverian – @nweitzer7
Foxboro @ Mansfield – @keith_pearson
Hanover @ Norwell – @LennyRoweWATD
Duxbury @ Marshfield – @TrevorHass
Lynn English vs. Classical – @mukala_K
Fairhaven @ Dartmouth – @BradJoyal
Scituate @ Hingham – @joeeachus_
Sandwich @ Mashpee – @TylerAmaral22
Latin/English – @camkerry7
Winthrop @ Revere – @JoeDiminoSU
Uxbridge @ Northbridge – @evanjrwalsh
Needham @ Wellesley – @ostrowskyauthor
Chelmsford @ Billerica – @_JakeSeymour
Walpole @ Weymouth – @TobyAlexMoses
Welcome to the 93rd installment of the Dartmouth and Fairhaven Thanksgiving rivalry.
Dartmouth snapped a three-game losing streak last year, bringing the all-time series total to 45-43-4 in favor of Fairhaven.
Follow along for updates throughout all the action @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/QRnpLpyexw
— Brad Joyal (@BradJoyal) November 27, 2025
Here at Weymouth High for some Thanksgiving football. Walpole (4-5) will face Weymouth (7-3), kickoff at 10:00. Walpole leads the rivalry 23-5 all time, but should be a competitive game today. Updates to come. @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/kBoSudVSwB
— Toby (@TobyAlexMoses) November 27, 2025
At Shawsheen, they’re dipping into the photo archives — 9:35 a.m.
The Rams host Arlington Catholic today at 10:15 a.m.
Looking back at Wednesday night’s biggest moments — 9:30 a.m.
Both the best game and the biggest milestone belonged to Greater Lawrence on Wednesday night.
Not only did Reggies senior running back Gustavo Varela break the state’s all-time rushing record, but his team rallied from a 16-point deficit in the final 4 minutes, 44 seconds, recovering a pair of onside kicks and scoring three times in the final 1:43, including a pair of Varela TD catches.
It was one of several memorable games from Thanksgiving’s Eve — Plymouth South needed OT to top Plymouth North at Fenway Park — which served as a delicious appetizer before we stuff ourselves this morning.
▪ With a 12-6 victory over Keefe Tech, Minuteman finished 6-5, the program’s first winning record in 12 years. The win came thanks to a dominant secondary that finished with 11 pass breakups and two interceptions.
▪ Blue Hills was so successful running the ball in a 30-16 victory over Bristol-Plymouth that three backs finished with more than 100 rushing yards: Colton Metcalf (136 yards, 2 TDs), Kanyinsola Olanrewaju (149, TD), and Mikey McDonagh (104, TD).
Tim Durocher, Plymouth South — The senior is headed off to the Army, but first he scored three touchdowns, rushing for 70 yards on 15 carries and passing for 96 yards and a touchdown in a 27-21 overtime win over Plymouth North at Fenway Park.
James Leonard, Minuteman — The junior did a bit of everything, rushing for a score, intercepting a pass, and tying for the team lead with five tackles in a 12-6 victory over Keefe Tech.
Jordan Pedro, Tri-County — The sophomore was everywhere in a 51-14 win over Old Colony, drilling five extra points, catching four passes for 84 yards and a touchdown, and forcing and recovering a fumble.
Aavian Pena, KIPP — The junior ran 14 times for 150 yards and two scores, adding a receiving touchdown in a 34-11 victory against Lynn Tech.
Declan Walker, Tri-County — The senior made the most of his final game, completing 16 of 25 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns in a 51-14 win over Old Colony.
They’re ready to go in Mansfield and Manning Field — 9:20 p.m.
The first live scenes are starting to trickle in as we get 40 minutes from most kickoffs.
The winner of the 94th installment of Foxborough at Mansfield will share the Hockomock Davenport crown with North Attleborough. Mansfield is 23-13 in the series under Mike Redding, who won his 300th game last Thanksgiving.
Who is your school’s biggest Thanksgiving rival? Explore all the records in our historical database — 9:15 a.m.
Massachusetts high school football has decades of tradition. Which rivalry is the oldest? Which is the most lopsided? Check out the history.
In Lowell, they’re looking to tie up all-time series — 9:05 a.m.
The Red Raiders are taking on Haverhill today, trailing the all-time series 58-57-9. Riddick/Ryan trophy on the line this morning.
Happy Thanksgiving
Lowell/Haverhill today.
Lowell’s 1st ever football game was a 64-0 loss to Haverhill in the year 1890
All time series 58-57-9 in favor of Haverhill
Riddick/Ryan trophy to the winner.
Ryan Conley 1st on field for Lowell at 730am pic.twitter.com/OSgV5E1QaY
— Lowell Athletics (@_LHSAthletics) November 27, 2025
Matt Porter, Globe staff
Thanksgiving week. For football players in Massachusetts, the fire still burns bright.
Though the games themselves have taken a few hits lately — the MIAA’s playoff system is the main source of grumbling — mid-morning rivalry clashes still bring out the townsfolk in ways other local sporting traditions do not. With those games come a week of rituals performed in the spirit of unity and ubuntu.
Some teams burn in effigy their opponent’s mascot. Some torch an old football cleat. All over the state there are alumni gatherings, toasts, and roasts . . . plus, surprise collisions and explosions.
Morning read: At 7, he entered foster care. Now he’s a league MVP. — 8:45 p.m.
By Matty Wasserman, Globe correspondent
Minutes before a pivotal late-October matchup against Somerville, the Lynn English football team bounced around the sideline, tapping shoulder pads and getting pumped up to the stadium music. Amid the pregame fervor, senior quarterback Shane Knowlton Simard took a few steps away from his teammates for a moment of quiet reflection.
Knowlton Simard always completes the same ritual just before kickoff, planting on one knee to say a prayer for his own blessings and the health of everyone taking the field.
In the decade since Knowlton Simard and his younger sister, Kortney, entered foster care and faced an uncertain future together, he has found faith and gratitude to keep him balanced.
“I don’t take life for granted,” said Knowlton Simard, now 17. “Every time before I step on the field, I want to take that moment to be thankful. I pray no one gets hurt, and just remember where I’m coming from.”
Who did Nate Weitzer pick to win today? — 8:30 a.m.
St. John’s Prep at Xaverian, 10 a.m. — The biggest game between private school foes is also the Division 1 Super Bowl matchup (Dec. 6 at Gillette Stadium). The Catholic Conference title is on the line in the 57th Thanksgiving meeting. Pick: XAVERIAN.
Foxborough at Mansfield, 10 a.m. — The winner of the 94th installment of this rivalry will share the Hockomock Davenport crown with North Attleborough. Mansfield is 23-13 in the series under Mike Redding, who won his 300th game last Thanksgiving. Pick: MANSFIELD.
Walpole at Weymouth, 10 a.m. — Weymouth (7-3, 3-0) can clinch the Bay State Herget title with a win and chip into a series the Wildcats trail, 23-5. Walpole (4-5, 2-1) can earn a share of the title with Milton (9-2, 2-1) also angling for a share at Braintree. Pick: WEYMOUTH.
King Philip at Franklin, 10 a.m. — Another Thanksgiving bout with league title implications, as Franklin (33-30-1 in the series) can earn a share of the Hockmock Kelley-Rex title with a home win. Pick: KING PHILIP.
Hanover at Norwell, 10 a.m. — Will Norwell rest any starters ahead of the program’s first Super Bowl appearance since 1999? Last year’s battle was a thriller with Norwell taking a 15-13 victory in double overtime. Pick: HANOVER.
Swampscott at Marblehead, 10 a.m. — A rivalry that routinely draws some of the biggest crowds in the state has produced some epic finishes, with Marblehead leading, 59-49-6, heading into the 115th meeting. Pick: MARBLEHEAD.
Marshfield at Duxbury, 10 a.m. — Marshfield has won six of the last seven meetings, but for the first time since 2019, Duxbury isn’t looking ahead to the Super Bowl. Pick: MARSHFIELD.
Needham at Wellesley, 10 a.m. — The oldest public school rivalry in the country continues with the 138th installment. Wellesley leads, 66-62-9, but Needham has won the past two years. Pick: WELLESLEY.
Boston Latin vs. English High, 10 a.m. (Harvard Stadium) — Of course, Massachusetts also boasts the oldest continuous rivalry in the country. Latin holds an 84-40-13 lead in the series, although English has taken three of the last four matchups. Pick: ENGLISH.
Lynn English vs. Lynn Classical, 10 a.m. (Manning Field) — Classical is looking for a 60th win in a series the Rams lead, 59-42-9. English can channel the frustration of getting left out of the Division 3 postseason despite winning the Greater Boston League. Pick: LYNN ENGLISH.
Scituate at Hingham, 10 a.m. — Hingham is 7-3 with the program’s first win over Duxbury since 2007. Scituate is headed to a third straight Super Bowl and played its starters while taking the past two Thanksgiving matchups. Pick: SCITUATE.
Bedford at Burlington, 10 a.m. — This is only the fourth meeting between strong programs with their former rivals (Lexington and Concord-Carlisle) now playing each other. Burlington posted its first undefeated regular season since 2006 and looks to snap a three-game Thanksgiving losing skid to the Buccaneers. Pick: BEDFORD.
Fairhaven at Dartmouth, 10:30 a.m. —This rivalry has become razor close with Fairhaven taking a 45-43-4 lead by winning three of the past four. The Blue Devils are headed to another Division 6 Super Bowl. Pick: FAIRHAVEN.
The high school Super Bowl matchups are set — 8:15 a.m.
This year’s championship games will be held Thursday, Dec. 4 thru Saturday, Dec. 6, with two games Thursday night, two Friday night, and four on Saturday.
Tickets are $20 for general admission and are sold exclusively through Ticketmaster. Children under 5 are free. No tickets will be sold at the Gillette Stadium box office.
Division 1: Saturday, No. 1 St. John’s Prep (11-0) vs. No. 3 Xaverian (9-2), 6:15 p.m.
Division 2: Saturday, No. 1 Catholic Memorial (9-2) vs. No. 2 Bishop Feehan (10-1), 3:30 p.m.
Division 3: Friday, No. 1 King Philip (11-0) vs. No. 7 North Attleborough (9-2), 7:45 p.m.
Division 4: Saturday, No. 1 Scituate (10-1) vs. No. 2 Tewksbury (11-0), 12:45 p.m.
Division 5: Friday, No. 1 Shawsheen (11-0) vs. No. 2 Foxborough (9-2), 5 p.m.
Division 6: Thursday, No. 1 Norwell (9-2) vs. No. 3 Fairhaven (10-1), 7:45 p.m.
Division 7: Thursday, No. 1 Cohasset (9-2) vs. No. 2 Amesbury (11-0), 5 p.m.
Division 8: Saturday, No. 3 West Boylston (9-2) vs. No. 4 Randolph (11-0), 10 a.m.
Today’s forecast: Bundle up, but you should stay dry — 8:00 a.m.
By Ken Mahan, Globe staff
The weather is always a giant question mark, determining whether you’ll go to the game and if you’ll enjoy it — outside of your team winning, of course. Most games are played between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
If you’re not heading to any of the football games, maybe you’re running in or watching friends and family participate in one of the 30-plus turkey trots in the Boston area.
This year, most of New England will be dry with partly cloudy skies. However, a pair of passing storms to the north will bring a pesky breeze across each New England state, giving already cold temperatures an extra bite. So, you’ll certainly want to bundle up Thursday morning.
Brendan Kurie can be reached at brendan.kurie@globe.com. Follow him on X @BrendanKurie.
