Five Things You Need to Know About the Thanksgiving Game

This year, the travel to Masco for their annual Thanksgiving Day showdown. Head over to Masco prepared with football knowledge by checking out these five things you need to know about the game.

1. Date/Time/Location

The game gets underway on Thursday morning at 10am. Masconomet Regional Junior-Senior High School is located at 20 Endicott Road in Topsfield. 

2. Last Year

The Knights hoisted the Turkey Day trophy with a at home last year. It was North Andover's tenth straight win at the time. It was North Andover's first Thanksgiving Day win since 2006.

3. Records/Rankings

North Andover comes into the game with an 8-2 record. Masco is 6-4. MaxPreps.com has the Knights ranked 20th in the state. They have the Cheiftans at 68th in the state. 

4. All-Time

In 45 lifetime matchups, the Knights have won 30, lost 14, and tied one game against Masco. As far as Thanksgiving Day history, the Knights' record against Masco is 25-10-1.

5. Tickets

Contact the Athletics Department for pre-sale tickets today. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults. Tickets will also be available at the gate. 

Prediction:

Knights quarterback should be healing up after sustaining an ankle injury against Peabody. The offense should facilitate smoothly and the Knights' attacking defense is giving up only 7.66 points per game in its last six games. North Andover is the more talented and disciplined team.

The O-Zone has a career record of 14-1 predicting Scarlet Knights games.