Danvers knows what it’s up against in Gloucester

As Thanksgiving approaches, there could not be two less similar teams to face off with each other in their annual Turkey Day game.On one side of the ball, the perennial powerhouse Gloucester stands tall without a blemish on its record.In fact, the Fishermen have an impressive 25.5 average margin of victory without a loss this season.On the other side of the ball there is a team stuck in a year of transition. Only a few years removed from being the top dog in the Northeastern Conference, Danvers now finds itself without a win and an average point differential of 18.4.”It’s David versus Goliath,” Falcons coach John Sullivan said. “Gloucester has a tremendous team. Hopefully everything will go well for them in the playoffs. But we go into every game trying to win.”Gloucester has already clinched a spot in the playoffs. It can be difficult for a team in such a position to stay focused on another game when the playoffs loom.However, Gloucester coach Paul Ingram has faith his team won’t fall into this trap.”I trust these kids,” he said. “We have made a commitment that we would play hard in every game – no matter the situation. I do not expect any letup. They want an undefeated season and they continue to play hard in every practice. This team wants to be special and going 11-0 is a special thing.”Andrew Fulford leads the Fishermen into the battle by the bay. The senior running back has scored over 40 touchdowns in the last two seasons.”He is a very good all-around football player,” Ingram said. “It’s the culmination of a lot of hard work. He is a very unassuming team player. Not only is he good at running the ball, but he is a good blocker, savvy receiver and good defensive back. We’re certainly happy to have him.”Despite having a young team, the Falcons boast two solid senior contributors. Chris Martin has been an amazing leader playing both fullback and middle linebacker, while Matt Pasquerello has made 31 receptions for 235 yards.”Anything can happen (in a Thanksgiving Day game),” Ingram said.”It’s just a different atmosphere. You just don’t know what’s going to happen until the game starts. We expect to play well.”