Norwich Free Academy (Norwich, Conn.) vs. New London (Conn.) - The longest-standing high school rivalry in the nation, these two teams have played since 1875. Norwich Free Academy reportedly leads the series 74-62-11.
Results.
Phillipsburg (N.J.) vs. Easton (Pa.) - These intra-state rivals will meet for the 104th time on Thursday after meeting for the first time in 1905. Easton leads the overall series 58-40-5 and has won the last four contests. The rivalry is so large, Gatorade started a "Replay Series" out of it, drawing more than 15,000 fans including honorary coaches Peyton and Eli Manning for an
elaborate alumni game in 2009 pitting players from 1993.
Results.
Needham (Mass.) vs. Wellesley (Mass.) - According to the Boston Globe, the matchup between these two schools is the oldest public high school rivalry in the nation, dating back to 1882. Wellesley has won 59 games and Needham 54. The teams have tied nine times.
Results.
Fordham Prep (Bronx, N.Y.) vs. Xavier (New York, N.Y.)- The two New York schools will meet for the 87th time on Thursday with Fordham Prep leading the series 47-36-3.
Results.
Crowds flock to the Xavier vs. Fordham Prep game on Thanksgiving day.
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