The Newtonite

Football defeats Brookline in annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry game

Anderson Free • December 12, 2022

Football trounced Brookline 41-13 in the 127th annual Thanksgiving Day Game at home. After last year's defeat, Barry House Dean Nick Capodilupo, the head coach, said this victory was especially meaningful...

Football defeats Brookline in 125th annual Thanksgiving Day Game

Maya Demissie • December 11, 2019

Football defeated Brookline High School 42-8 in the 125th annual Thanksgiving Day Game at Northeastern University at Parsons Field. “It was great to see all of the team starting to work together because...

Football celebrates Thanksgiving with 49-8 rout over Brookline

The Newtonite • December 2, 2013

After a convincing 21-0 win at home in last year’s game, football had a tough act to follow Thursday when the team faced Brookline for the 119th year in a row on Thanksgiving.

Parent accepts surprise wedding proposal at Thanksgiving football game

The Newtonite • November 24, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Thanks to a flash mob and a wedding proposal, this year's Thanksgiving football game against Brookline was particularly memorable.

Guest column: Tigers, Warriors clash in annual Thanksgiving game

The Newtonite • November 19, 2012

by Josh Slavin, Sagamore sports editor Since 1894, before mass production of automobiles and the Wright brothers' flight, Brookline High School and Newton North High School have squared off on the football field, making it one of the oldest rivalries in the nation.

Warriors' ground attack overpowers Tigers 32-19 in Turkey Day rout

The Newtonite • November 25, 2011

by Kristian Lundberg Fifteen minutes after the final whistle, nothing could wipe the smile off of Brookline senior Stephen O’Neal’s face. “I HATE Newton North. I hate ‘em. Make sure you spell that with all-caps in the newspaper,” he said, grinning broadly.