Editor's Note: The following news brief was contributed by Lawrence Township Public Schools.
Thanksgiving means turkey and football to many across the country, and a new tradition will allow the Lawrence Township community to embrace the football part of the holiday first hand.
Lawrence High School is preparing for its first annual Thanksgiving Day Football Game vs. Hopewell Valley Central High School. The game will be held Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m. at HVCHS’ Ackerson Field.
LHS has a series of school events planned leading up to the game to help spread enthusiasm to the students and staff. Tryouts are being held for a new mascot and a pep rally will also be held for the entire school the day before the game, helping to increase school spirit and participation