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Matt Mitchell's 95-yard kickoff return with seven minutes remaining proved to be the game-winner as Stonington held on for a 34-32 victory over Westerly in the 153rd meeting of the oldest continious Thanksgiving Day high school football game.

Published: November 22, 2012

Stonington teammates Cory Candelet, top, and Ian Campozzoli, (76) ,celebrate as time expires in defeating Westerly at Sal Augeri Field in Westerly during the second half Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.

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