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Photos: Leominster vs. Fitchburg Thanksgiving football through the years

Leominster's Alex Medina is brought down by Fitchburg's Rishaud Fields in the second half of the 2007 game. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster's Alex Medina is brought down by Fitchburg's Rishaud Fields in the second half of the 2007 game. [T&G File Photo]
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Fitchburg fans root on the Red Raiders.
Fitchburg fans root on the Red Raiders.
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Leominster's Josh Caoette is upended by Fitchburg's Toni Onikeku in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
Leominster's Josh Caoette is upended by Fitchburg's Toni Onikeku in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
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Fitchburg's Devin DeLeon in action during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff/Ashley Green]
Fitchburg's Devin DeLeon in action during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff/Ashley Green]
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Leominster's Cody Snow (left) and Rocco Daigneault run onto the field after the Leominster defense stopped Fitchburg from scoring with seconds left in the first half of the 2010 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
Leominster's Cody Snow (left) and Rocco Daigneault run onto the field after the Leominster defense stopped Fitchburg from scoring with seconds left in the first half of the 2010 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
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Fitchburg cheerleaders perform in 2018. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
Fitchburg cheerleaders perform in 2018. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
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Leominter's James Gurley is hoisted by teammates after he intercepted a throw and ran it in for a touchdown. [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
Leominter's James Gurley is hoisted by teammates after he intercepted a throw and ran it in for a touchdown. [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
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Leominster's Dean Boisse flies over the top after the Blue Devils were successful of a two-point conversion play.
Leominster's Dean Boisse flies over the top after the Blue Devils were successful of a two-point conversion play.
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Fitchburg's Greg Mendez is upended by Leominster's Corey Mastrapasqua during the final minute of the fourth quarter of the 2008 game. Mendez went on to score the winning touchdown in overtime. [T&G File Photo]
Fitchburg's Greg Mendez is upended by Leominster's Corey Mastrapasqua during the final minute of the fourth quarter of the 2008 game. Mendez went on to score the winning touchdown in overtime. [T&G File Photo]
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The Leominster marching band performs during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff/Ashley Green]
The Leominster marching band performs during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff/Ashley Green]
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Thanksgiving game footballs on display at Crocker Field. Flash story on the upcoming Thanksgiving game between Fitchburg and Leominster. [T&G File Photo]
Thanksgiving game footballs on display at Crocker Field. Flash story on the upcoming Thanksgiving game between Fitchburg and Leominster. [T&G File Photo]
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Fitchburg's Quinton Perkins runs the ball to the outside, behind blocking from teammate Sebastian Dalmaud-Belmonte in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
Fitchburg's Quinton Perkins runs the ball to the outside, behind blocking from teammate Sebastian Dalmaud-Belmonte in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
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Leominster fans root on the Blue Devils. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster fans root on the Blue Devils. [T&G File Photo]
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Fitchburg's Elijah Kukta leans forward as a Leominster player pulls him down. [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
Fitchburg's Elijah Kukta leans forward as a Leominster player pulls him down. [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
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Leominster celebrates a touchdown during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff/Ashley Green]
Leominster celebrates a touchdown during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff/Ashley Green]
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Leominster High School quarterback Dean Boisse (right) calls a play during practice in 2005. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster High School quarterback Dean Boisse (right) calls a play during practice in 2005. [T&G File Photo]
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1998 Thanksgiving Game Program (Lower Right). Flash story on the upcoming Thanksgiving game between Fitchburg and Leominster. [T&G File Photo]
1998 Thanksgiving Game Program (Lower Right). Flash story on the upcoming Thanksgiving game between Fitchburg and Leominster. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's Jonathan Hernandez gets brought down by Fitchburg's Mike Grenier. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster's Jonathan Hernandez gets brought down by Fitchburg's Mike Grenier. [T&G File Photo]
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The Leominster defense works to bring down Fitchburg's Devin DeLeon in 2018. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
The Leominster defense works to bring down Fitchburg's Devin DeLeon in 2018. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
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Fitchburg holder Glen Barrett looks on as teammate Luke Arno's extra-point kick is blocked by diving Leominster defender Jared Wilbon with only two seconds left on the clock in the first half of the 2008 game. Also watching in the background right is Leominster's David Arsenault. [T&G File Photo]
Fitchburg holder Glen Barrett looks on as teammate Luke Arno's extra-point kick is blocked by diving Leominster defender Jared Wilbon with only two seconds left on the clock in the first half of the 2008 game. Also watching in the background right is Leominster's David Arsenault. [T&G File Photo]
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1978 Thanksgiving Game Program. [T&G File Photo]
1978 Thanksgiving Game Program. [T&G File Photo]
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Fitchburg mascot Derek Maxfield, then a senior at Fitchburg High School, works the crowd during the 2007 game. [T&G File Photo]
Fitchburg mascot Derek Maxfield, then a senior at Fitchburg High School, works the crowd during the 2007 game. [T&G File Photo]
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Fitchburg's Matt Dauphinais listens to a coach on the sideline between plays in the second half of the 2007 game. [T&G File Photo]
Fitchburg's Matt Dauphinais listens to a coach on the sideline between plays in the second half of the 2007 game. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's Jonathan Hernandez starts his drive for a touchdown. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster's Jonathan Hernandez starts his drive for a touchdown. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's Adam Couch outruns the defense during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
Leominster's Adam Couch outruns the defense during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
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Leominster coach John Dubzinski holds up the game ball with his team, with the final score still on the scoreboard, after beating Fitchburg in 2007. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster coach John Dubzinski holds up the game ball with his team, with the final score still on the scoreboard, after beating Fitchburg in 2007. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's Garrett DelleChiaie gets past Fitchburg's Eric Myles and Nik Myles, en route to a 74-yard TD run in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
Leominster's Garrett DelleChiaie gets past Fitchburg's Eric Myles and Nik Myles, en route to a 74-yard TD run in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
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Fitchburg's Demetrius Williams grimaces as he is pulled down by several Leominster players. [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
Fitchburg's Demetrius Williams grimaces as he is pulled down by several Leominster players. [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
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Leominster's JC Cora Jr runs the ball during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
Leominster's JC Cora Jr runs the ball during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
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Fitchburg's Quinton Perkins has only Leominster's Josh Caouette left to beat en route to his 70-yard touchdown catch. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
Fitchburg's Quinton Perkins has only Leominster's Josh Caouette left to beat en route to his 70-yard touchdown catch. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
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Fitchburg senior Ethan Diaz encourages the crowd while dressed as the Red Raider in 2009. [T&G File Photo]
Fitchburg senior Ethan Diaz encourages the crowd while dressed as the Red Raider in 2009. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's Brandon Herrick, left, and Jarrell Addo combine to break up a pass intended for Fitchbug's Eric Comeau during the 2011 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
Leominster's Brandon Herrick, left, and Jarrell Addo combine to break up a pass intended for Fitchbug's Eric Comeau during the 2011 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
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Leominster's Adam Couch goes up and over Fitchburg's Devin DeLeon during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
Leominster's Adam Couch goes up and over Fitchburg's Devin DeLeon during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
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Fitchburg quarterback Connor Lemieux [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
Fitchburg quarterback Connor Lemieux [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
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Leominster's Garrett Dellechiaie looks to pass with Anthony Diprima closing in. [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
Leominster's Garrett Dellechiaie looks to pass with Anthony Diprima closing in. [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
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Fitchburg's Angle Santiago stretches out in an attempt to catch a pass during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
Fitchburg's Angle Santiago stretches out in an attempt to catch a pass during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
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Leominster's Brian Rodriguez runs the ball during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
Leominster's Brian Rodriguez runs the ball during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
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Members of the Fitchburg High School band play in the stands at Doyle Field in 2010. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
Members of the Fitchburg High School band play in the stands at Doyle Field in 2010. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
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Fitchburg fans celebrate their team's first touchdown in the second half of the 2007 game. [T&G File Photo]
Fitchburg fans celebrate their team's first touchdown in the second half of the 2007 game. [T&G File Photo]
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Fitchburg's Orlando Anderson escapes the grasp of Leominster's Corey Mastrapasqua in the final minute the 2018 game. [T&G File Photo]
Fitchburg's Orlando Anderson escapes the grasp of Leominster's Corey Mastrapasqua in the final minute the 2018 game. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's Geraldo Rivera scores the game's first touchdown in the first quarter with Fitchburg's Tyrie Osby on his back in 2010. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
Leominster's Geraldo Rivera scores the game's first touchdown in the first quarter with Fitchburg's Tyrie Osby on his back in 2010. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
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A Leominster pass goes through the hands of Fitchburg's Quinton Perkins and Leominster's Kyle Sanders in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
A Leominster pass goes through the hands of Fitchburg's Quinton Perkins and Leominster's Kyle Sanders in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
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1988 Thanksgiving Game Program. [T&G File Photo]
1988 Thanksgiving Game Program. [T&G File Photo]
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1948 Thanksgiving Game Program. [T&G File Photo]
1948 Thanksgiving Game Program. [T&G File Photo]
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Fitchburg senior Kai Yang rubs his hands to keep warm as he cheers, shirtless, for his team in 2010. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
Fitchburg senior Kai Yang rubs his hands to keep warm as he cheers, shirtless, for his team in 2010. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
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Fitchburg players watch a plow brush away snow along the sideline during a timeout. [T&G File Photo]
Fitchburg players watch a plow brush away snow along the sideline during a timeout. [T&G File Photo]
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Fitchburg's Andrew Brooks is brought down by the defense during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
Fitchburg's Andrew Brooks is brought down by the defense during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
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People wait in line outside Crocker Field for the Leominster/Fitchburg game. [T&G File Photo]
People wait in line outside Crocker Field for the Leominster/Fitchburg game. [T&G File Photo]
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Fitchburg's Greg Mendez follows the blocks of Jamison DeGeronimo, right. [T&G File Photo]
Fitchburg's Greg Mendez follows the blocks of Jamison DeGeronimo, right. [T&G File Photo]
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1938 Thanksgiving Game Program. [T&G File Photo]
1938 Thanksgiving Game Program. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster fans cheer on the Blue Devil in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
Leominster fans cheer on the Blue Devil in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
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Leominster's John Rodriguez catches a pass during a 2005 practice. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster's John Rodriguez catches a pass during a 2005 practice. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's Jonathan Hernandez looks for a big gain. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster's Jonathan Hernandez looks for a big gain. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's John Hernandez rushes during practice in 2005. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster's John Hernandez rushes during practice in 2005. [T&G File Photo]
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Fitchburg's Toni Okikeku is all alone in the corner of the end zone, waiting to haul in this touchdown pass, as Leominster defenders arrive too late in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
Fitchburg's Toni Okikeku is all alone in the corner of the end zone, waiting to haul in this touchdown pass, as Leominster defenders arrive too late in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
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Fitchburg's Jon Gomez runs the ball early in the first half against Leominster. [T&G File Photo]
Fitchburg's Jon Gomez runs the ball early in the first half against Leominster. [T&G File Photo]
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1958 Thanksgiving Game Program. [T&G File Photo]
1958 Thanksgiving Game Program. [T&G File Photo]
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Matthew Tou, 4, and his stepfather National Guard Spc. Jospeh Golden hand out American flags for a donation to the Marine Lance Cpl. Geoffrey Robert Cayer Memorial Fund during the annual Fitchburg and Leominster Thanksgiving football game in 2007. [T&G File Photo]
Matthew Tou, 4, and his stepfather National Guard Spc. Jospeh Golden hand out American flags for a donation to the Marine Lance Cpl. Geoffrey Robert Cayer Memorial Fund during the annual Fitchburg and Leominster Thanksgiving football game in 2007. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's Eliezer Sanchez stops Fitchburg's Anthony Figueroa near the goalline with seconds left in the first half in 2010. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
Leominster's Eliezer Sanchez stops Fitchburg's Anthony Figueroa near the goalline with seconds left in the first half in 2010. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
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Leominster High School seniors Kelsea Benoit, Vanessa Chapman, Katie Storro and Kayla Luoma (left to right) cheer as senior football players are announced before the 2010 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
Leominster High School seniors Kelsea Benoit, Vanessa Chapman, Katie Storro and Kayla Luoma (left to right) cheer as senior football players are announced before the 2010 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
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Fitchburg's Devin DeLeon runs the ball during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
Fitchburg's Devin DeLeon runs the ball during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
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Leominster's Adam Couch goes up and over Fitchburg's Devin DeLeon during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
Leominster's Adam Couch goes up and over Fitchburg's Devin DeLeon during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
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Leominster sophmore cheerleader Jennifer Jameson and the rest of the squad cheer during the 2007 game. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster sophmore cheerleader Jennifer Jameson and the rest of the squad cheer during the 2007 game. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's Kyle Sanders hauls in a long touchdown pass as Fitchburg's Nik Myles is unable to catch up in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
Leominster's Kyle Sanders hauls in a long touchdown pass as Fitchburg's Nik Myles is unable to catch up in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Steve Lanava]
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Fitchburg marching band drum major Sharaai Marrero directs things in 2007. [T&G File Photo]
Fitchburg marching band drum major Sharaai Marrero directs things in 2007. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster kicker Ryan LaPrade celebrates a 42-yard field goal during practice in 2005. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster kicker Ryan LaPrade celebrates a 42-yard field goal during practice in 2005. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's Zachary Gauvin slides on his belly as he tries to reach the ball, while Fitchburg's David Cosenza tries to get his footing. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster's Zachary Gauvin slides on his belly as he tries to reach the ball, while Fitchburg's David Cosenza tries to get his footing. [T&G File Photo]
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Fitchburg's Joe Fanelli rips Leominster's Malik Daniel's hand from the ball in 2009. [T&G File Photo]
Fitchburg's Joe Fanelli rips Leominster's Malik Daniel's hand from the ball in 2009. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's Geraldo Rivera runs the ball in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
Leominster's Geraldo Rivera runs the ball in 2011. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
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Leominster and Fitchburg lined up for their annual Thanksgiving day rivalry. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster and Fitchburg lined up for their annual Thanksgiving day rivalry. [T&G File Photo]
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Thanksgiving game balls on display at Crocker Field in Fitchburg. [T&G File Photo]
Thanksgiving game balls on display at Crocker Field in Fitchburg. [T&G File Photo]
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Fitchburg's Tyrie Osby runs the ball into a tackle by Leominster's Jared Wilbon in 2009. [T&G File Photo]
Fitchburg's Tyrie Osby runs the ball into a tackle by Leominster's Jared Wilbon in 2009. [T&G File Photo]
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A horn player in the Fitchburg High School Red Raider marching band performs during half time of the 2011 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
A horn player in the Fitchburg High School Red Raider marching band performs during half time of the 2011 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
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Leominter's James Gurley runs the ball. [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
Leominter's James Gurley runs the ball. [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
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Leominster's Fernando Aguilar takes to the field during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
Leominster's Fernando Aguilar takes to the field during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
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Fitchburg's Bernie Platel stays just out of reach of Leominster's Tyler Vaillette. [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
Fitchburg's Bernie Platel stays just out of reach of Leominster's Tyler Vaillette. [T&G Staff File Photo/Christine Peterson]
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Leominster's Dan Creed gets mauled by the Fitchburg defense. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster's Dan Creed gets mauled by the Fitchburg defense. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's Zach Gauvin was injured but suited up for the Thanksgiving game against Fitchburg. [T&G File Photo]
Leominster's Zach Gauvin was injured but suited up for the Thanksgiving game against Fitchburg. [T&G File Photo]
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Leominster's Nicholas Wilford tackles Fitchburg's Steph'fon Teague in 2010. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
Leominster's Nicholas Wilford tackles Fitchburg's Steph'fon Teague in 2010. [T&G Staff File Photo/Rick Cinclair]
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Leominster's JC Cora Jr. outruns the defense during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
Leominster's JC Cora Jr. outruns the defense during the 2018 game. [T&G Staff File Photo/Ashley Green]
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