Wednesday, November 23, 2016

91st Thanksgiving Day Football Clash

One of the longest standing Thanksgiving Day rivalries in the state continues Thursday morning when the Bulldogs travel to Stoughton to face the Black Knights in the 91st annual Thanksgiving Day Football game. Kickoff is 10:00am.  The Black Knights head into the game with a 6-3 record while the upset-minded Bulldogs head in with a 3-7 mark.

The two teams played earlier this season with the Black Knights coming out on top so the Bulldogs are looking to exact some revenge with a road upset.  With Stoughton's new high school construction starting up within the next year, this will be the last game played on the existing Anthony L. Sarno Jr. Football Field- the home venue of the Black Knights for more than 60 years and home for scores of memorable Turkey Day games over the years. 


The history and tradition is a rich one that has been part of Thanksgiving memories for tens of thousands of Cantonintes over the years.  

This year's honorary Captain of the Bulldogs will be Dexter Green- Class of 2013. The image of Green's outstretched arm getting the football over the goal line in 2012 at Stoughton as the Bulldogs upset the Black Knights will forever be considered one of the biggest moments for Canton fans in the storied history of the rivalry. 

Tickets are available at the gate- $8 for adults and $5 for students/senior citizens.  No passes accepted.  Dress for the weather. It is expected to be cold and wet! Happy Thanksgiving to All!