Medford, Malden Football Teams Break Bread Before Big Game

Before Medford and Malden compete in their 128th Thanksgiving football game the two teams met for a special pre-game lunch hosted by John Brewer’s Tavern on Tuesday.

The restaurant, owned by Medford resident and Medford High School graduate Bill Honeycutt, has invited the teams for a joint lunch since 2008. John Brewer’s, located in Malden, is home to a mural commemorating Medford and Maldens’ historic rivalry.

The two schools’ football coaches, seniors and captains, cheerleaders, principals, and athletic directors were invited to the lunch on Tuesday, as well as Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn and Malden Mayor Gary Christensen.

Medford’s captains are Aaron Sealey, Matt Sullivan, and Anthony Derienzo.

Medford is coached by Jason Nascimento and Malden’s Head Coach is Joe Pappagallo.

Medford, the reigning Thanksgiving game champ, hosts Malden this year at 10:00 AM at Hormel Stadium.

The Thanksgiving game trophy

Senior football players with Coaches Jason Nascimento and Craigh Drauschke and Mayor Michael McGlynn.

Medford Mayor McGlynn with Malden Mayor Gary Christensen.

Head Coach Nascimento with captains Aaron Sealey, Matt Sullivan, and Anthony Derienzo.

– InsideMedford.com