St. John's Prep, Xaverian Raise $30,000 For Food Banks With Friendly 'Touchdowns For Turkey' Competition

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BOSTON (CBS) – A football rivalry turned into a big score for charity.

Xaverian Brothers High School and St. John's Prep face off every Thanksgiving.

Xaverian Head of School Dr. Conca and Principal Mr. Nicholson sported St. John's Prep jerseys. (Image Credit: St. John's Prep)

But with the football season canceled, they kept their competition going by raising money for local food banks through a competition they dubbed "Touchdowns for Turkeys."

Combined, they came up with nearly $30,000.

Because St. John's Prep raised more, Xaverian's head of school and principal had to sport their rivals' jerseys around campus on Tuesday.

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