Wellesley High School jumped out to a 21-0 lead vs. traditional Thanksgiving foe Needham High in the 135th rendition of the game, and hung on for a 27-17 win on the road.
A big interception by Darren Jimenez with about 2 minutes left kept the Raiders in control, though Needham did have a couple more chances on offense before the game ended. Wellesley players and fans celebrated the end of the game prematurely, only to have officials allow 1 more Needham play.
Final from Memorial Field in Needham – Wellesley 24 Needham 17. Happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/sCs0q8BeHA
— Wellesley Police (@WellesleyPolice) November 24, 2022
(Wellesley Media recording)
Needham takes Powderpuff game
The Needham Rockets kicked a 30-yard field goal to break a 14-14 tie and win the annual Powderpuff game the day before Thanksgiving at Wellesley High. Members of the Wellesley Police department coach the senior women.
Needham hits a 30 yard field goal with 10 seconds left and gets the win – 17-14 in an instant classic. pic.twitter.com/g5hxXtmTpN
— Wellesley Police (@WellesleyPolice) November 23, 2022
(Wellesley Media recording)
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