George Washington & Archbishop Ryan cancel Thanksgiving Game

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Anthony Franklin | November 12, 2026

One of the few remaining Public v Catholic League Thanksgiving Day games has been cancelled this year for player safety. George Washington and Archbishop Ryan both agreed to mutually cancel this years game. Ryan and Washington are neighborhood rivals and both schools are separated by just 3 miles. Ryan holds a large series advantage however owning a 37-10 record with the series beginning in 1975. The last time the school took a break was the 2020 Covid season. Prior to that they cancelled the game in both 2008 and 2009. The hope is to resume the series next year. That concludes both programs seasons with Ryan finishing the season with a 2-7 record. The GW Eagles finish the season 2-8.