After New Bedford’s upset of Brockton Nov. 13, yesterday’s 100th Thanksgiving meeting between the Whalers and Durfee would settle the Big Three Conference title. And New Bedford clinched its first playoff berth since 2001 with a 21-7 victory over the Hilltoppers. (Full article: 448 words)

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