Fermi-Enfield Alumni Field Hockey, Football Games Being Organized

ENFIELD, CT — With Fermi and Enfield high schools now consolidated into one large campus on Enfield Street, and the nicknames Falcons and Raiders gone by the wayside in favor of Eagles, there are several opportunities upcoming to renew the old crosstown rivalry.

The fourth annual field hockey alumni game will take place Saturday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. at Enfield High School. Last year, more than 30 former players and coaches returned to participate, with the most veteran player being from the Class of 1975.

Players should arrive at the field by 10:30 a.m. Fermi graduates are asked to wear black, while Enfield alumni should wear white.

Those interested in playing are asked to contact Amy Bartholomew at bart03fh@cox.net.

Many Thanksgiving mornings - 37 of them, in fact - were spent cheering on the rival squads at the annual football game. The final contest was played in 2009, with the Raiders prevailing, 28-8.

An alumni flag football game is being organized for Wednesday, Nov. 23 - Thanksgiving eve - under the lights at Enfield High School. Former players of all ages from both schools are asked to express their interest by visiting the event page at SignUpGenius.com.

Photo credits: Tim Jensen