ATHOL - The Athol Bears defeated the Mahar Senators 28-14 in a classic Thanksgiving game rivalry.

The Bears received the ball to start the game but then immediately turned it over on second down on a fumble recovery by Senators freshman Aryan Kheti on the Athol 45-yard line. Mahar did not capitalize on the turnover and punted the ball away after going three-and-out.

Athol running back Evan Ke bounced to the left side on a huge 33-yard run before being tackled at the Mahar 38. A pair of big penalties by the Senators gave the Bears great field position in the red zone at the 11-yard line.

The Bears found themselves in a tough fourth-and-goal five yards out from the end zone. Athol quarterback Oliver Johnson dropped back in the pocket and rolled out to the right, connecting on a pass to hi

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