The good news from Wellesley’s annual nighttime high school football game this past Friday is that the Raiders beat Norwood 48-7, with 7 different Wellesley players scoring touchdowns.
The even better news for Wellesley parents, school officials and police is that the game went off without any troublesome extra-curricular incidents this time around. WHS principal Andrew Keough urged students during a Friday assembly to make “good choices” that night, and while kids had endless fun exhorting each other to make “good choices” the rest of the day, they apparently heeded the advice as well…. much to the relief of anxious parents.
“The game went very well (a huge vistory, complete with step dancing, and a visit from our ‘raider’ mascot) and the kids were terrific. I’m glad they were listening to my lectures on good behavior!” Keough said.
Wellesley police said that “as a precaution this year, people were not allowed to bring in bags or outside beverages,” and that no issues were reported.
All of which can’t hurt the efforts of those pushing for permanent lights as part of a stadium makeover that could allow for more night events.
I took my 3rd grade daughter and her friend to the game. It was a fantastic time and beautiful night for football. The girls enjoyed their first game “under the lights”, and loved seeing the older kids dressed up in Wellesley apparel, seeing the band, and cheering for their hometown. I’m happy to see the town making progress towards permanent lights at the stadium. Friday night football is a great American tradition and am excited to see it hopefully come to Wellesley more often.