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Red hot Melrose Americans move into 1st in ICL

July 22, 2021

MELROSE — The Melrose Americans continued their torrid winning streak through the Intercity League by beating the Andre Chiefs 9-4 on Monday, their seventh straight victory, to move into first place in the Intercity League.

The Americans were 4-6 through their first 10 games before going on their winning streak that started with another 9-4 win…

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Recapping a successful Melrose Youth Soccer season

July 22, 2021

THE GIRLS’ 7th/8th grade team 1 was the first ever MYS girls’ team to make MTOC in Division 1. They finished 6th in the state. (Courtesy Photo)

MELROSE — Melrose Youth Soccer (MYS) would like to applaud all of its players, coaches, volunteers and fans for another great season. In a year like no…

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Melrose Little League All-Stars on a roll

July 15, 2021

MELROSE — After a year off due to the pandemic, the Melrose Little League’s All-Stars kicked off the season with some thrilling victories. All three Melrose teams competing in summer All-Star play, the 12-year old Williamsport All-Stars, as well as the 11 and 10-year old All-Star teams, qualified for Sectional play the weekend of July…

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Sports Page: July 16, 2021

July 15, 2021

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Healthcare Heroes Fundraiser a big success

July 15, 2021

MELROSE and Wakefield soccer say thanks to local frontline healthcare workers through the Healthcare Heroes Fundraiser. (Courtesy Photo)

MELROSE — Since the beginning of the spring season, Melrose Soccer and Wakefield Soccer have teamed up to show support and appreciation for our local frontline healthcare workers through the Healthcare Heroes Fundraiser in collaboration with and…

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Americans’ bats wake up in win over Andre Chiefs

July 15, 2021

By MARIA O’DONNELL

MELROSE — After losing their last two games, the Melrose Americans faced off against the Andre Chiefs on July 7 at Morelli Field and secured a 9-4 win. Despite an early 3-0 deficit in the first, the Americans quickly gained the lead and began scoring in bunches.

Leadoff batter Bobby Losanno broke…

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Sports Lead: July 9, 2021

July 8, 2021

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Lessons learned from a year of COVID-19 sports

July 7, 2021

By JENNIFER GENTILE

Published July 9, 2021

MELROSE—It was a long year for everyone—especially for the members of the Class of 2021. Here in Melrose, students at Melrose High weren’t able to gather as a full student body until about March, and when major restrictions were lifted in May they were finally allowed to enjoy…

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Little League Scholarships awarded

July 7, 2021

Published July 9, 2021

MELROSE—The third annual 2021 Melrose Little League Scholarship recipients are Liam Coen and Emily Waden.

Melrose Little League seeks to implant firmly in the children of Melrose the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, teamwork and respect for authority. Both Coen and Waden exemplify these traits and have grown up…

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Sports Lead: July 2, 2021

July 1, 2021

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Boys’ lacrosse season ends against Reading

July 1, 2021

Late start for Melrose results in 14-10 loss

Published July 2, 2021

By MARIA O’DONNELL

READING—After an exciting season for the Melrose Red Raider boys’ lacrosse team, it came to a close on Wednesday, June 23 during the MIAA Division 2 North Semifinal game against the undefeated Reading Rockets on the road at Reading High. Despite Reading…

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Orioles are Minor League champions

June 30, 2021

Published July 2, 2021

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Little League Orioles took the minor league crown on a sun-swept night at Lewis Monk field on Wednesday, June 23. The Orioles prevailed 10-1 over a tough Dodgers team, who had previously beaten the Orioles earlier in the season.