1 day ago
FALL RIVER — A once in a lifetime opportunity is now offically for the Durfee football team.
The Hilltoppers and the New Bedford Whalers will renew this year's oldest high school football rivalry on the South Coast at Fenway Park — home of the Boston Red Sox.
The 135th meeting between the two schools is part of a scheduled high school doubleheader presented by Cross Insurance on Wednesday, Nov. 25, beginning at 4 p.m. "We are extremely excited and grateful to be able to play this historic football game at this historic venue," Durfee athletic director Brad Bustin said. "It will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for our players, coaches, and community."
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The Hilltoppers won the last two meetings against NB, including a dominating 36-0 victory at Mac Aldrich Field on the campus of B.M.C. Durfee High School in 2025. Durfee has won three of the last five holiday meetings. The Whalers, who were winless last year, still own an overall record of 85-41-8 in the series.
#last #hilltoppers #once #Opportunity
The Hilltoppers and the New Bedford Whalers will renew this year's oldest high school football rivalry on the South Coast at Fenway Park — home of the Boston Red Sox.
The 135th meeting between the two schools is part of a scheduled high school doubleheader presented by Cross Insurance on Wednesday, Nov. 25, beginning at 4 p.m. "We are extremely excited and grateful to be able to play this historic football game at this historic venue," Durfee athletic director Brad Bustin said. "It will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for our players, coaches, and community."
Watch MA high school football on NFHS
The Hilltoppers won the last two meetings against NB, including a dominating 36-0 victory at Mac Aldrich Field on the campus of B.M.C. Durfee High School in 2025. Durfee has won three of the last five holiday meetings. The Whalers, who were winless last year, still own an overall record of 85-41-8 in the series.
#last #hilltoppers #once #Opportunity
1 day ago
The longstanding Thanksgiving rivalry game between the New Bedford High and Durfee football teams will take on a new twist this year.
As one of the state's longest running matchups, the Whalers and Hilltoppers will square off in the 135th edition on Thanksgiving Eve with the game being played at 4 p.m. at Fenway Park in Boston.
Presented by Cross Insurance, there will be four traditional Thanksgiving rivalry games played at Fenway Park on Nov. 24 and 25, the Boston Red Sox announced on Thursday, Sept. 3. General admission tickets are $20 and allow admittance to both games that day.
"It's really exciting," said New Bedford athletic director Tom Tarpey. "The players and staff are really excited."
New Bedford senior two-way lineman Congo Hepburn agreed, "When we found out, everybody was so happy. It's just a great thing."
#bedford #played #really
As one of the state's longest running matchups, the Whalers and Hilltoppers will square off in the 135th edition on Thanksgiving Eve with the game being played at 4 p.m. at Fenway Park in Boston.
Presented by Cross Insurance, there will be four traditional Thanksgiving rivalry games played at Fenway Park on Nov. 24 and 25, the Boston Red Sox announced on Thursday, Sept. 3. General admission tickets are $20 and allow admittance to both games that day.
"It's really exciting," said New Bedford athletic director Tom Tarpey. "The players and staff are really excited."
New Bedford senior two-way lineman Congo Hepburn agreed, "When we found out, everybody was so happy. It's just a great thing."
#bedford #played #really
8 days ago
WEST LIBERTY, W.VA. — A defensive stand at midfield in the final minute helped the Walsh University football team hold off West Liberty 30-27 in the season opener on Aug. 27.
Walsh built 30-13 lead before West Liberty scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The Hilltoppers drove 20 yards to the 50 on their final drive, but four straight incompletions closed out the win for the Cavaliers.
Jake Gill ran for two touchdowns and caught a TD pass from Brendan Zurbrugg for Walsh. Brady Gooding also had a 62-yard touchdown completion from Hayden Wickard.
Wickhard finished 12-of-18 for 228 yards. Zurbrugg was 6-of-9 for 46 yards.
Gooding had two receptions for 110 yards. Gill led the Cavs in rushing with 83 yards.
#yards #liberty #walsh #final
Walsh built 30-13 lead before West Liberty scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The Hilltoppers drove 20 yards to the 50 on their final drive, but four straight incompletions closed out the win for the Cavaliers.
Jake Gill ran for two touchdowns and caught a TD pass from Brendan Zurbrugg for Walsh. Brady Gooding also had a 62-yard touchdown completion from Hayden Wickard.
Wickhard finished 12-of-18 for 228 yards. Zurbrugg was 6-of-9 for 46 yards.
Gooding had two receptions for 110 yards. Gill led the Cavs in rushing with 83 yards.
#yards #liberty #walsh #final
30 days ago
The Georgia Bulldogs are bringing a special adjustment to their uniforms early in the season. They unveiled that they will be playing in all-white uniforms against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their home matchup on Sept. 12, 2026.
Georgia's all-white uniforms feature a white helmet and white pants, which are both not usually part of Georgia's attire. The Bulldogs frequently wear white jerseys, but they traditionally pair white jerseys with silver britches and red helmets.
Kirby Smart revealed it on the eve of preseason camp. He revealed it with safety KJ Bolden and tight end Lawson Luckie wearing the white jerseys, white pants and white helmets with the black Georgia "G" on their helmet.
Smart called out the players Tuesday, Aug. 4 under the guise of how players should dress and what they should wear for games.
"Ya'll been begging my (expletive)," Smart said as the players turned up their volume in reaction to the uniforms. "Hey, hey, hey. April Fools! April Fools! No, we're going to wear them to Western Kentucky. Y'all have been begging for long enough. We're going to wear them one time and get them out there."
#white #bulldogs #kentucky
Georgia's all-white uniforms feature a white helmet and white pants, which are both not usually part of Georgia's attire. The Bulldogs frequently wear white jerseys, but they traditionally pair white jerseys with silver britches and red helmets.
Kirby Smart revealed it on the eve of preseason camp. He revealed it with safety KJ Bolden and tight end Lawson Luckie wearing the white jerseys, white pants and white helmets with the black Georgia "G" on their helmet.
Smart called out the players Tuesday, Aug. 4 under the guise of how players should dress and what they should wear for games.
"Ya'll been begging my (expletive)," Smart said as the players turned up their volume in reaction to the uniforms. "Hey, hey, hey. April Fools! April Fools! No, we're going to wear them to Western Kentucky. Y'all have been begging for long enough. We're going to wear them one time and get them out there."
#white #bulldogs #kentucky
2 months ago
Coaches from all Seacoast high school baseball teams were invited to nominate a player for Player of the Year for the 2026 season.
Read on to see the nominees and vote for your chance.
Voting can be completed through the ballot below. Voting closes at midnight Thursday, June 25.
The winner will be announced in a story published June 26 at seacoastonline.com/sports and fosters.com/sports.
Dubois was a Division IV second team All-State selection for the Hilltoppers in 2026.
Read on to see the nominees and vote for your chance.
Voting can be completed through the ballot below. Voting closes at midnight Thursday, June 25.
The winner will be announced in a story published June 26 at seacoastonline.com/sports and fosters.com/sports.
Dubois was a Division IV second team All-State selection for the Hilltoppers in 2026.
