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Rockets Thanksgiving Triumph

Rockets Thanksgiving Triumph

In a thrilling traditional Thanksgiving Day rivalry game, the Needham Rockets edged out the Wellesley Raiders, securing a 20-13 victory in front of an enthusiastic crowd. Strong defensive performances, explosive plays, and a fourth-quarter surge defined this classic matchup between two storied programs. This was the 137th time these two teams faced off...

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Raiders host Warriors in annual Thanksgiving game

Raiders host Warriors in annual Thanksgiving game

By Jeff Kiesling

Community Contributor 

The Dover-Sherborn High Raiders hosted the Medfield High Warriors for the 56th annual Thanksgiving Day Football game before a full house last week.  Medfield came into the game leading the series 30-21-5, but the Raiders had won the last two meetings.  Fans...

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Ogletree’s three TDs not enough for Rockets

Ogletree’s three TDs not enough for Rockets
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The nation’s oldest public high school football rivalry wrote its 130th chapter on Thursday morning, as the Wellesley Raiders and Needham Rockets capped off their 2017 seasons with a thriller of a Thanksgiving game. Thanks to a two-touchdown effort as well as a dominant defensive performance by D’Aunte Moore,...
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Moore, Raiders top Rockets in Turkey Bowl

Moore, Raiders top Rockets in Turkey Bowl
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The nation’s oldest public high school football rivalry wrote its 130th chapter on Thursday morning, as the Wellesley Raiders and Needham Rockets capped off their 2017 seasons with a thriller of a Thanksgiving game. Thanks to a two-touchdown effort as well as a dominant defensive performance by D’Aunte Moore,...
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