Despite the vast allure of the more than 90 Thanksgiving rivalries in Eastern Massachusetts, each one holding a special place in the tradition of high school football here, only nine hold the key to the MIAA playoffs.

Holbrook/Avon awaits a possible coin flip for a berth in the Division 5 Super Bowl if it beats West Bridgewater, and seven other games are of the win-or-go-home variety, making an already interesting day a bit more hyped for a few.