Milk Can Game
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The Milk Can Game is an annual football game between North Hunterdon High School and Voorhees High School, two public high schools in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. After the conclusion of the game, a golden milk can is awarded to the winner. This school receives bragging rights and ownership of the can until the next year's game.
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[edit] History
A local newspaper writer came up with the idea for this trophy to pay tribute to the area's farming heritage. Soon after, the can was painted in 18 carat gold and the lid was painted green and cardinal (North and Voorhees respective school colors).
[edit] Games
after the 2006 game, the record is set at 19-11-1 in favor of North Hunterdon. North won the first game in 1976 with a score of 31-8. The following year, Voorhees was victorious with a score of 13-12.
The 31st annual Milk Can Game was played on November 17, 2006, with Voorhees winning 21-13 at North Hunterdon's Singley Field.[1].
[edit] More "Can" Facts
•When North wins, the can is displayed in Tony's Barber Shop in Clinton
•There are two replica cans. One is in the trophy case outside of the North Hunterdon gym while
another replica is in the possession of the North Hunterdon band.
•The Freshman game is termed the "Milk Bottle game"
•The JV game is termed the "Milk Jug game"
[edit] References
- ^ Vellucci leads Vikings over Lions, 21-13, in 'Milk Can Game', Hunterdon County Democrat, November 23, 2006
