This year, the oldest high school football rivalry on the South Coast is officially getting a once-in-a-lifetime upgrade. The Durfee Hilltoppers and the New Bedford Whalers are renewing their historic matchup, not on some local field, but right in the heart of Boston at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Talk about a stage! This isn’t just a game; it is the 135th meeting between these two schools, a showdown that’s part of a high school doubleheader presented by Cross Insurance on Wednesday, November 25, kicking off at 4 p.m.
This Is More Than Just Football, It’s History at Bat
Durfee athletic director Brad Bustin summed it up perfectly, saying the team is “extremely excited and grateful” for this opportunity. He called it a “once in a lifetime opportunity for our players, coaches, and community,” and honestly, how could it not be? Playing a rivalry game at a legendary venue like Fenway Park is something these kids will remember forever. Bustin also stated, “There is no better place to be able to play this game than Fenway Park.” It is a massive move for a rivalry that has been going strong for over a century. Imagine the roar, the history, the sheer energy of that stadium.
Past Results and What’s on the Line
When these two step onto the diamond-turned-gridiron, Durfee will be riding a two-game winning streak against New Bedford. That includes a dominant 36-0 victory just last year at Mac Aldrich Field on the campus of B.M.C. Durfee High School in 2025. The Hilltoppers have taken three of the last five holiday meetings, too. But do not count out the Whalers just yet. Even though they went winless last year, New Bedford still holds a commanding overall record of 85-41-8 in the series. That is a ton of history, and you know they want to chip away at that losing streak at Fenway. General admission tickets are available for purchase at redsox.com/highschoolfootball starting at $20 per ticket for each day, providing access to both games. Twenty percent of every ticket sold will be given back to the school being supported, so you are cheering for your team and helping them out.
Beyond the Durfee-New Bedford clash, there is a full slate of high school football. Tuesday, November 24 sees Cambridge Rindge & Latin School vs. Somerville High School at 5 p.m., followed by Canton High School vs. Stoughton High School at 8 p.m. The Wednesday action, after Durfee and New Bedford, wraps up with Xaverian Brothers High School vs. St. John’s Prep at 7 p.m. It is going to be an unforgettable couple of days for high school football, all under the lights of Fenway.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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