Wrapping up the Thanksgiving leftovers: Catch up on the top performances and big wins from this week's high school football games

With no local teams heading to the Super Bowls at Gillette Stadium, Thanksgiving wrapped up the high school football season in Central Mass. 

While you lounge around in your pajamas looking doing some online shopping, here's a recap of all the top performances and big wins from this week in high school football.

South's Angelo LaRose rushes to top of state record books

South High junior Angelo LaRose capped off a brilliant season with a 189-yard effort in a 50-16 win over North High - a mark that gave him 2,905 yards on the season to break the single-season state rushing record.

Shrewsbury upends Wachusett to claim share of Mid-Wach A title

Shrewsbury got a boost with the return of senior A.J. Hamm from an injury and that sparked the Colonials to make some big plays to notch a 14-13 win over Wachusett that gave Shrewsbury a share of the Mid-Wach A crown.

Grafton caps off tremendous season with win

Grafton put the finishing touches on a season to remember with a 35-14 win over Millbury, getting strong efforts from quarterback Tyler Dimond and running back Tyler Thomas to get the job done.

Auburn's Mike Nadeau shines as Rockets hold off Leicester to earn Top Cop Trophy

Auburn's Mike Nadeau took home Offensive MVP honors for the Rockets, scoring four touchdowns and picking off two passes as Auburn topped Leicester, 34-31, to kick off the Thanksgiving version of their long rivalry. 

Doherty cruises past Burncoat

Doherty returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and rolled from there as the Highlanders closed out the year with a 38-7 win over Burncoat. 

Leominster runs over Fitchburg

Leominster started the season with a loss to Fitchburg, but ended the year on a high note with a win on Thanksgiving, rolling over the Red Raiders, 32-0. Fitchburg was without running back Anthony Oquendo, who missed the game due to COVID protocols.

Northbridge tops Uxbridge

Northbridge used a late score in the first half to get on track and post a 28-14 win over Uxbridge.  Collin Falconer ran for two touchdowns, and Ryan Boyce ran for one and passed for another, to Rory Schofer, to pace the Northbridge offense. 

St. John's falls to Everett

St. John's was tested every week this season since the Pioneers moved to the Catholic Conference, and its new Thanksgiving rivalry was no different as St. John's fell, 44-14, at Everett.

West Boylston downs Ayer-Shirley

West Boylston got contributions from numerous seniors as the Lions wrapped up a 9-2 campaign with a 44-18 win over Ayer-Shirley.

Fenway Park a memorable backdrop for Valley Tech win

Normally when Valley Tech takes on Nipmuc, the schools just walk across the street to play the game. This year the teams took the field at Fenway Park for the big game and the Beavers cruised to a 47-19 win. 

Owen Faulha has record-setting outing for Quabbin

Running back Owen Faulha went out with a bang, rushing 25 times for 362 yards and five touchdowns to set a school rushing record in a 34-0 win over Gardner.

Worcester Tech finishes strong

Worcester Tech posted one of its strongest seasons in years and the Eagles made sure Thanksgiving was the latest chapter for a program on the rise. Worcester Tech used a strong secion half to post a 32-14 win over Abby Kelley.

Lunenburg gets past Oakmont

Lunenburg rallied from a 14-13 deficit late in the first half and went on to post a 28-14 victory over Oakmont. 

Algonquin blanks Westborough

Senior QB Coleman Hostage passed for three TDs and ran for 148 yards as Algonquin posted a 49-0 win over Westborough.

Salmon keys Nashoba win

Connor Salmon had a huge game, rushing for 313 yards and four touchdowns as Nashoba rolled over Clinton, 47-19, in Cataldi-Tucker Classic. 

Oxford caps great season with win

Oxford put the finishing touches on a season where the Pirates reached the state semifinals with a 41-14 win over Bay Path. Oxford clinched its first nine-win season since 1999. 

Marlborough runs past Hudson

Marlborough used a strong running attack to hold off a very good Hudson team, as the Panthers edged the Hawks, 14-7.

Damien Jones propels St. Bernard's past St. Paul

St. Bernard's running back Damien Jones had a game to remember, rushing nine times for 137 yards and four touchdowns, and picking off three passes to lift the Bernardians past St. Paul, 48-14.

Tantasqua ends season on a high note

It was a frustrating season for Tantasqua, but the Warriors never gave up and it paid off with their season win of the year, as unior running back Abner Colon-Martinez rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns, senior captain Aidan Filler ran for 110 yards on five carries, and senior quarterback Caleb Thompson was effective running and passing to help the Warriors to a 20-16 win over rival Shepherd Hill on Thanksgiving Eve.

Brendan Burke sends Quaboag past Ware

Brendan Burke earned MVP honors, rushing 21 times for 137 yards and two touchdowns, while also making 16 tackles as the host Cougars wrapped up a 9-2 season with a 22-7 win over Ware. 

Balanced attack propels Sutton

Ashton Dupras returned an interception 50 yards for a score in the second quarterm while, Jacob Corrente and Noah Ostrowski each rushed for scores as the Sammies topped the visiting Chargers, 23-13. 

Jonathan Miranda lifts Southbridge over Bartlett

In a battle of rebuilding programs, Southbridge's Jonathan Miranda had 29 carries for 167 yards to as the visiting Pioneers surged late to top the Indians, 28-12. 

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