Wellesley High football falls to Needham on Thanksgiving Day, but both get Sports Illustrated’s attention

Sports Illustrated covered the annual Wellesley High School vs Needham High School football game on Thanksgiving Day, giving the rivalry between our “affluent towns” some well-deserved national coverage (and including some great photos).

Alas, the Raiders made too many errors, and dropped the game 27-13. The Raiders had won 6 straight this year going into the game. The Wellesley High School girls also lost their annual Powderpuff game to the Rockets earlier in the week.