Westfield High School football team has a long-standing tradition of playing on Thanksgiving Day, with memorable matchups against Cathedral High School and more recently, the Minnechaug Falcons. The rivalry with Cathedral spanned several decades, with the Bombers dominating the series and closing it out with a final win in 2015. The emotional sendoff ended with a shutout victory for Westfield, marking their ninth straight holiday win and their 14th victory in 15 meetings against Cathedral.
The Thanksgiving Day games have been a source of pride and tradition for the Westfield High School football team, with past marquee matchups often sending the winner to the Super Bowl. The series against Cathedral had a storied history, with Westfield ultimately holding a 44-28 all-time record against their rivals.
In more recent years, Westfield has faced off against the Minnechaug Falcons in Thanksgiving Day showdowns from 2017 to 2019. While the opponents may have changed, the holiday games continue to be a source of excitement and memories for the Westfield High School football team and their fans.
Overall, Thanksgiving Day games have been a significant part of the football program at Westfield High School, and the team looks forward to continuing the tradition for years to come.
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