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Northbridge Legend Ken LaChapelle Retires After 48-13 Thanksgiving Win

The 77-year-old departs as Massachusetts’ winningest high school coach, with 411 victories across 50 seasons.

Overview

  • Northbridge closed LaChapelle’s 50th season by defeating Uxbridge 48-13 in the holiday rivalry game.
  • Grandsons Joel LaChapelle for Northbridge and Camden LaChapelle for Uxbridge combined for five touchdowns, with Joel responsible for three scores.
  • Mo Rodney Daigle ripped touchdown runs of 68 and 50 yards as Luke Davis returned two interceptions for touchdowns.
  • Michael Murphy led a dominant defensive effort with four sacks for the Rams.
  • Tributes included a student-made wooden chair and a trophy from Uxbridge plus a halftime procession of Northbridge alumni, followed by a large family celebration that LaChapelle helped prepare.