Melrose vs. Wakefield, 4 p.m. (Fenway Park) — Wakefield has the better of the rivalry this century, including the past three meetings. But the 115th installment will be played in front of the Green Monster for the first time. Pick: MELROSE.
WEDNESDAY
Newton North vs. Brookline, 1:30 p.m. (Fenway Park) — North is seeking its first winning season in nearly a decade and another win in the 130th matchup with Brookline. The Tigers lead the series. 68-55-6. Pick: NEWTON NORTH.
Malden Catholic at Saint John’s of Shrewsbury, 6 p.m. — Many of the newer rivalries in the state will kick off Wednesday evening, including a battle between Catholic Conference foes who finished their respective seasons strong. Pick: MALDEN CATHOLIC.
THURSDAY
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.
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