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Boys and girls 8-13 eligible for Elks Hoop Shoot Dec. 11

December 8, 2016

Published in the December 7, 2016 edition

WAKEFIELD — Boys and girls ages 8-13 from Lynnfield, Wakefield, Reading and North Reading are eligible to compete in the annual Elks Hoop Shoot contest on Sunday, Dec. 11.

Sponsored by the Wakefield Elks Lodge 1276, the competition will be held at the Dolbeare Elementary School, 340 Lowell…

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PHOTO: Unbelievable catch

December 8, 2016

PIONEER fans went wild as Louis Ellis pulled down a 30-yard touchdown pass from QB Matt Mortellite with time running out in the 58th annual Thanksgiving game against North Reading. The catch brought the Pioneers to within one point, 21-20, ending the day’s scoring, and gave the senior his 14th career TD reception, tying the school record. (John Friberg Photo) — PIONEER fans went wild as Louis Ellis pulled down a 30-yard touchdown pass from QB Matt Mortellite with time running out in the 58th annual Thanksgiving game against North Reading. The catch brought the Pioneers to within one point, 21-20, ending the day’s scoring, and gave the senior his 14th career TD reception, tying the

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Hornet second-half comeback nips Pioneers 21-20 in 58th Thanksgiving showdown

December 1, 2016

Published in the November 30, 2016 edition

JUNIOR Quarterback Matt Mortellite (7) scampers for a 34 yard gain that set up the Pioneers’ first touchdown in the second quarter during Lynnfield’s 21-20 loss to North Reading on Thanksgiving. (Tom Condardo Photo)

By TOM CONDARDO

LYNNFIELD — The “foot” in football was never more important than…

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Offense on the menu when Pioneers, Hornets meet in 58th annual Thanksgiving Day Game

November 23, 2016

Published in the November 22, 2016 edition

THE 2016 PIONEER football team earned its 5th straight Cape Ann League Baker Division championship title (4-0). Lynnfield is 6-3 overall heading into the 58th annual Thanksgiving Day game against rival North Reading. The Pioneers lead the series 35-22. Front row (l to r): Marc Cooper, Salvatore Noto, Cole Moretti, Max Sieger, GianLuca Alfe, Brett Cohee, Jeffrey Floramo, Michael Vargas, Jaret Simpson, John Michalsi. Second row (l to r): Matthew Fiore, Robert Sazo, Hunter Allain, Salvatore Marotta, Michael Palmer, Anthony Murphy, Jason Ndansi, Zachary Huynh, Cameron Comeau, Jackson Cleary, Harrison Drislane, Leo Quinn, Cory Castinetti. Third row (l to r): Michael Landau, James Ofori, Nathan Wester, Nick Contardo, Capt. Kyle Hawes, Capt. Mike Stellato, Capt. Alex Boustris, Capt. Louis Ellis, Jared Lemieux, Zachary Karavetsos, Alex Gildea, Paul Barrera. Back row (l to r): Nathan Drislane, Jack Daly, EJ Umlah, Ken Babine, Jack Razzaboni, Justin Ysalguez, Cooper Marengi, Peter Look, Tyler Murphy, Nicholas Torosian, Matt Mortellite, Nick Kinnon and Harry Collins. (Tom Condardo Photo) — THE 2016 PIONEER football team earned its 5th straight Cape Ann League Baker Division championship title (4-0). Lynnfield is 6-3 overall heading into the 58th annual Thanksgiving Day game against rival North Reading. The Pioneers lead the series 35-22. Front row (l to r): Marc Cooper, Salvatore Noto,

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For tennis star Mezini, hard work pays off

November 23, 2016

Published in the November 22, 2016 edition

GIRLS’ TENNIS star Sarah Mezini (second from left) signed her letter of intent with UMass-Amherst while being flanked by, from left, girls’ tennis head coach Craig Stone and parents Klediena and Erlir Mezini. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High School senior Sarah Mezini has…

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Case closed: Stellar volleyball season ends at state semifinals

November 23, 2016

Published in the November 22, 2016 edition

THE VOLLEYBALL team celebrates making a key point in game two against the Case Cardinals at the Div. 3 state semifinals Nov. 15. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTHBORO — The sensational season of the Lynnfield Pioneers volleyball team was upended in the Div. 3 state semifinals…

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Get your tickets here!

November 23, 2016

Published in the November 22, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Football fans are gearing up for the 58th annual renewal of the intense rivalry between Lynnfield and North Reading on Thanksgiving Day.

Lynnfield hosts this year’s turkey tilt at Pioneer Stadium at Lynnfield High School, 275 Essex St. Kick off is at 10:30…

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Pioneers vs. Hornets on Thanksgiving Day

November 23, 2016

Published in the November 22, 2016 edition

The 6–3 Lynnfield Pioneers will face the 8–2 North Reading Hornets for the 58th time on Thanksgiving Day in a game that could be viewed as the de facto CAL Championship game since the Pioneers (4–0) captured the Baker Division title – their fifth straight – and the Hornets (3–1…

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Former Pioneer Balestrieri earns Rookie of the Week honors

November 23, 2016

Published in the November 22, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — Former Lynnfield football captain and Salve Regina freshman linebacker Drew Balestrieri was named Rookie Defensive Player of the Week by the New England Football Conference (NEFC) for his stellar play in a 45-12 Seahawk win over Maine Maritime November 12.

Balestrieri racked up a…