UPDATE: WMUR reports that Souhegan defeated Merrimack by a 48-21 score in Thursday's Turkey Bowl.
An earlier story follows:
The football team garnered a rare Thanksgiving Day triumph last year by defeating rival , 54-15.
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The win was the Tomahawks fifth in the 14-year series between the neighboring schools.
This year's Turkey Bowl kickoff is set for 10 a.m. in Amherst, and it marks the 15th and final time the teams play for the coveted milkjug.
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Prior to this season, Souhegan's athletics administration decided to opt out of the annual matchup.
Both teams look to finish 2011 on a high note.
The Sabers, who entered the year as three-time defending Division III champs, completed the regular season with a 6-4 record and missed the playoffs, while the 'Hawks finished with a disappointing 2-8 record in Division II play.
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