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GALLERY: Middletown Pop Warner Boys Take to the Field at Gillette Stadium

Pop Warner football players from Middletown faced off against the Worcester Vikings at halftime during the Patriots' preseason game.

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The boys from Middletown Pop Warner had the chance of a lifetime to play on the turf at Gillette Stadium on Thursday night.

The Middletown Islanders faced off against the Worcester Vikings halfway through the Patriots’ game against the New York Giants.

The scrimmage was hosted by the NFL and Patriots’ as part of USA Football Month. USA Football is the official youth development partner of the National Football League, its 32 teams and the NFL Players Asociation.

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The intention is to focus on fan development and “utilizing USA Football’s expertise in developing youth football players and coaches.”

Photos; Courtesy of the New England Patriots

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