Lynnfield Sports

Morelli named Player of the Year; Ashley Coach of the Year

Published December 4, 2019

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — The Cape Ann League champion Lynnfield High volleyball team had four players on its league all-star teams this season. Three Pioneers players made the first-team while one made the second team.

Head coach…

2019 Thanksgiving Football Supplement

Published November 27, 2019

By JAMES CRANNEY

NORTH READING — As the curbs continue to be blanketed with leaves and families begin to gather, it can only mean one thing: Thanksgiving is here.

For most, this holiday is a time for reuniting with loved ones, telling old tales, and most importantly, eating. 

However, in this…

Published November 27, 2019

By TOM CONDARDO

LYNNFIELD — Long hair and long gas lines. Forced busing in Boston and a forced resignation of the president. Hammerin’ Hank Aaron caught the Babe, but the Ford pardon let Nixon get away. The Sting, Happy Days and the Plastic Ono Band. And Sweet Sixteen for the Lynnfield…

Published November 27, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — The 61st annual Thanksgiving Day showdown between the Lynnfield and North Reading football teams has become a rite of passage for both schools as well as a highly anticipated event in the two towns.

The same is true for the annual pre-Thanksgiving Day luncheon, which was hosted…

Published November 20, 2019

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

LYNN — Even after his team was defeated 3-1 by top-seeded Bedford on Saturday at Lynn’s Manning Field, Lynnfield boys’ soccer head coach Brent Munroe had a clear sense of pride. 

“Sometimes you just go down to a better team and that’s what happened today,” said Monroe, who…

Published November 20, 2019

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

BRAINTREE — An outstanding season came to an end for the Lynnfield High field hockey team in the Division 2 state semifinals as they were edged 2-1 by Dover-Sherborn last Thursday night at chilly Braintree High School.

With that defeat, the Div. 2 North champion Pioneers ended the season…

Published November 20, 2019

By JAMES CRANNEY

WILMINGTON — Despite the disappointing finish in last week’s playoff game against Amesbury, Lynnfield still had plenty to prove in the final game before the annual Thanksgiving classic.

“Regardless of the playoff situation, we are still fortunate to get to play two more games,” commented Lynnfield head coach…

Play South champ Dover-Sherborn in State Semi’s Thursday

Published November 13, 2019

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI and DAN PAWLOWSKI

READING —For the first time since 2000, the Lynnfield High field hockey team are sectional champs.

The Pioneers ended up beating a tough Gloucester team 3-2 last Saturday afternoon in the Division 2 North Final on a sunny,…