March 28, 2024

D-R Victorious at the Annual D-R vs Seekonk Thanksgiving Game

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Spectators received an early treat when the annual D-R versus Seekonk Thanksgiving game was moved to Wednesday night out of caution for cold weather conditions. Despite the earlier date, a large number of fans braved the cold to cheer on the two teams.

Prior to the start of the game, the senior members of the football team and marching band were honored, walking with family members as their accomplishments were announced. This portion of the night was certainly an emotional one for both the seniors and their families as they prepared to participate in their final home game. Fortunately, seniors are left with one last game to participate in as D-R prepares to play in the Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium on November 30th.

When it came time to play, Seekonk won the coin toss, opting to start with the ball. Despite Seekonk’s perceived advantage, D-R was ready with a number of attempted interceptions. Finally, the effort paid off, and D-R was able to score a touchdown with a little less than four minutes on the clock. Seekonk attempted to recover, but the team was only left with a number of incomplete passes, leaving the door open for D-R to intercept.

D-R seized the opportunity, intercepting the ball and scoring a second touchdown with less than a minute left in the first quarter. Despite Seekonk’s efforts, D-R almost immediately recovered the ball, ready to score again.

As the players ran the field, the Falcon’s Nest cheered them on. Principal John Gould attempted to further energize the freezing fans, encouraging the student section to get loud and get excited. His encouragements were met with cheers and shouts as the game continued.

Soon into the second quarter, D-R scored its third touchdown. By this time, the Falcons Nest was completely full, with students searching for a place to sit. The stands were also full of energy, especially with the addition of the marching band and cheerleaders. Both the band and the cheerleaders led cheers and played songs in an effort to hype up the crowd and energize the players.

Even as temperatures continued to drop and the night continued to darken, the Falcons forged on. Fans fought the cold as D-R scored its fourth touchdown with a minute and a half left until halftime. With the score at 27-0, the Falcons were certainly confident as the game finished its second quarter.

During halftime, both Seekonk and D-R’s marching band weathered the cold to perform for the crowd. In spite of the cold, both bands played their hearts out, exciting the crowd and offering an entertaining halftime. Seekonk played classics such as “Isn’t She Lovely?” while D-R played a selection of songs from the hit movie The Greatest Showman.

As halftime drew to a close, fans bundled up in preparation for the second half. Little could be done to stop the bitter wind from whipping around the field and bleachers, and many spectators wrapped themselves in blankets to brace themselves from the cold.

At the start of the third quarter, D-R once again took control of the ball, running it down the field to score an almost immediate first down. Although Seekonk was able to recover the ball, an incomplete pass rendered the effort unsuccessful.

D-R scored its fifth and final touchdown during the fourth quarter, bringing the game to a exciting close for Falcons fans. Despite a strong effort by Seekonk, the final score was left 33-0.

The victory is the first in three years for the Falcons, having lost to Seekonk in previous years. Winning was a major goal for the senior members of the football team, especially since most of them were freshmen the last time D-R won and didn’t have the opportunity to play.

The game was also an exciting conclusion to the always competitive Spirit Week. After a few days of internal competition, both D-R and Seekonk students focused their competitive edge on the rivalry between the two schools.

Although football fans and students alike will agree that the football game is entertaining and an opportunity to potentially defeat the opposing team, it is important to realize that the Thanksgiving game is about more than just football.

Throughout its history, the Thanksgiving game tradition has been an opportunity for both D-R and Seekonk to show their school spirit and emphasize the importance of community. Attend the game and you’ll find a number of alumni coming to cheer on their team, a reminder that for many students, D-R and Seekonk will always be part of who they are.

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