Info. On Middletown North v. South Thanksgiving Day Football Game

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — This year's annual Middletown North vs. Middletown South football game, always played on the morning of Thanksgiving Day, is on as usual.

In 2020, the beloved Thanksgiving Day game was at first canceled by superintendent Mary Ellen Walker due to coronavirus fears, and then hastily reinstated after there was a mass outcry from Middletown parents and students.

About 700 Middletown parents and teens signed this petition to reinstate the game, which has a 45-year history in Middletown.

This year, the game is planned to take place entirely drama-free: Kickoff is at 10:35 a.m. Thursday, Thanksgiving Day at High School North.

The ticket booth will open on game day at 9 a.m.

• Adults - $4
• Students - $2
• Senior Citizens - Free Admission

Pre-game introductions for players, band members, cheerleaders and dance team members will begin at 9:40 a.m., followed by the High School South Cheerleaders' routine and Band performance, and the performance of the National Anthem by the High School North Marching Band.

The High School North Cheerleaders' routine, Marching Band performance and Dance Team routine will take place during halftime along with the presentation of the Fette Award.

Following the game, the Middletown Cup and Trezza Awards will be presented.

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