Melrose Sports

DOM DRAGO went the distance in a beautiful pitching effort against Wakefield in a 5-3 win in the opening round of the Div. 2 tournament. (Dan Pawlowski photo)

…only to fall to King Phillip on Monday

By CONNER BYRNE

MELROSE—What a difference 24 hours make.

The Melrose High varsity baseball team bested rival Wakefield…

THE MELROSE High boy’s lacrosse team was slated to play Wakefield on the road this week in their Div. 2 playoff opener. (photo by Raj Das www.edphotos.com)

Melrose to face Wakefield (again) in D2 opener

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—How can we miss them if they won’t go away?

The Melrose High boy’s…

NATHAN CHOW and the MHS boy’s tennis were a surprise addition the MIAA Div. 2 playoff bracket. (Jennifer Gentile photo)

Young squad will return strong next spring

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High boy’s tennis team saw their tough regular season schedule pay dividends when they clinched a spot in the Div. 2…

BAND OF brothers. MHS state-qualified athletes (from left) Gabe Buffonge, Ben Donovan, Caleb Barnes, Will Dugan, Ryan Cotugno, Stone Liu, and Ellis Iurilli-Hough helped Melrose earn some medal at the Div. 3 State Finals at Westfield State. Missing from photo: Trentyn Hodges. (courtesy photo)

Gabe Buffonge advances to All States

By JENNIFER GENTILE…

MHS SENIOR lacrosse players were honored recently at their game against Malden. Among those celebrated were (from left, pictured with coaches Alicia Geiter and Matt Galusi) Rory Kirby, Jenna Maguire, Kailey Donovan, Olivia Galusi, Ali Maguire and Kate Hubbard. (Raj Das www.edphotos.com)

Malden win seals the deal on Senior Night

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The…

MELROSE SENIORS were honored at the start of their game against Malden last Friday afternoon. Melrose won 6-5. Honored were (from left) Carolyn Perperian, Morgan Levesque, Maddie Kozlowski, Lauren Overlan, Morgan Kirby, Ava Burns and Itia Figueira. (Courtesy photo)

Thrilling 6-5 win over Malden is perfect for Sr. Day

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The…

MELROSE HIGH was well represented by players, partners and the MHS cheer squad at the 2nd annual Hoop-a-Palooza held at Galvin Middle School in Wakefield on May 25. Oh, and some professional mascots if you can make them out! (Jennifer Gentile photo)

Over 100 athletes enjoyed fun-filled day

By JENNIFER GENTILE

WAKEFIELD—If Pat…

AT PRESS time, the Melrose High boy’s tennis team was awaiting final power rankings and playoff bracket release to determine if they will see a post season. The winners of 6 matches this season may make the cut based on strength of schedule and they made that job easier with a 3-2 win over Stoneham…