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Eagles Pep Rally At Haverford Middle School Rescheduled
The playoff pep rally was to be held Friday afternoon, but the harsh winter weather postponed it. Now, the event is set for Monday, Jan. 8.

HAVERTOWN, PA – When the School District of Haverford Township closed its schools and offices Friday, Jan. 5, the Philadelphia Eagles playoff pep rally set to be held in the middle school gym was canceled without a rain (or snow) date set.
Now, officials with NBC Sports Philadelphia said the pep rally is a go for for 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8 in the Haverford Middle School gymnasium.
Details remain the same, but in case you forgot here's the scoop.
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NBC Sports Philadelphia's Danny Pommells, former Eagles player and Super Bowl Champion Barrett Brooks, the Eagles mascot Swoop, and the Eagles cheerleaders will all be on hand at the pep rally.
Students will be wearing their favorite Eagles gear, and Principal Dan Horan will receive a personalized Eagles jersey during the rally.
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The Birds playoff run begins Jan. 13 at home against a to-be-determined opponent. Tickers for that game reportedly sold out in minutes on Thursday, Jan. 4 when they went on sale.
With a 13-3 record, the Eagles are entering the playoffs as strong contenders for the Super Bowl. Despite Carson Wentz's season-ending injury, Nick Foles has instilled hope in fans that a Super Bowl title is still within reach.
The team clinched the NFC East after defeating the Los Angeles Rams on Dec. 10 and secured home field advantage by trumping the Raiders in a 19-10 win on Christmas Day. In their win over the Giants on Dec. 17, the team snagged a first round bye, as well.
Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles, left, hands off to Jay Ajayi during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/ChrisSzagola)
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