Stonington holds off Westerly 34-32
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.
Jay Nieuwenhuis of Stonington attempts to get past Westerly defender Scott Liguori, right at Sal Augeri Field in Westerly during the first half Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.
Adam Mitchell, (24), of Westerly attempts to evade Stonington's Cory Candelet at Sal Augeri Field in Westerly during the first half Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.
Kyle Woodworth, left, catches a touchdown pass during the first half ahead of Westerly defender Scott Liguori at Sal Augeri Field in Westerly during the first half Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.
Westerly receiver Clayton Minnich, (27), unsuccessfully attempts to catch a long pass in the endzone against Stonington at Sal Augeri Field in Westerly during the second half Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.
Westerly teammates huddle together prior to the start of the Thanksgiving football game against Stonington at Sal Augeri Field in Westerly Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.
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.