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Gillette Stadium hosting Super Bowl Dec. 4, 5 & 6

November 28, 2025

For the 18th time, the Kraft family will provide Massachusetts high school athletes with an unforgettable championship game experience at the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution

FOXBOROUGH, MA– The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) today announced the matchups and schedule for the eight state football championships which will be played at Gillette…

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MHS Student Athlete featured November 28, 2025

November 28, 2025

Jack Casey

Senior captain • Football

Thanks in large part to this leading defenseman, the Melrose High varsity football team saw a playoff season in 2025 after a grueling league schedule. But for Melrose senior captain Jack Casey, he left it all out on the field at Fenway Park on Tuesday when he took

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The running Cotugnos

November 27, 2025

ALEXANDRA AND RYAN Cotugno just completed there final season of college cross country. They are Melrose High School graduates and athletes. Both competed for Melrose in XC and track (as former team captains in both the sports). Alexandra competes for the UNC Charlotte 49ers and Ryan for the Roger Williams Hawks.

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November 26, 2025

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Melrose football comes up short in first-ever Fenway showdown

November 26, 2025

Despite a 20-9 loss, a once-in-a-lifetime Thanksgiving treat for fans

ARCHRIVALS Melrose High and Wakefield Memorial High squared off Tuesday night at Fenway Park. (Jennifer Gentile Photo)

By CORY THOMAS

BOSTON—The Melrose High varsity football team played at one of the most cherished fields in America when they took part in the 65th annual…

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And the band rolled on

November 22, 2025

STRAIGHT OFF their silver medal placement at the NESBA Finals, the Melrose High Marching Band is excited to perform at Fenway Park for the Thanksgiving Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 25 when Melrose faces Wakefield for the first time at New England’s beloved baseball park. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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MHS Student Athlete featured November 21, 2025

November 20, 2025

Sophie McElligott

Senior captain • Girls soccer

THIS WEEK’S Melrose High Athlete of the Week has wrapped up a remarkable varsity career for the MHS girls’ soccer team as the leading scorer for Melrose during its ten win, playoff-bound season this fall. League MVP Sophie McElligott had 18 goals for Melrose this year and recently

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Thanksgiving Football Preview

November 20, 2025

Post publication update:

After press time, Tuesday’s Thanksgiving football game vs. Wakefield at Fenway Park has been changed to 4:00 pm kick off due to concerns with weather and potential field conditions.

MELROSE FOOTBALL fans are preparing for the annual Melrose v. Wakefield Thanksgiving Classic and this year it’s at Fenway Park! Melrose and…

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November 20, 2025

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Cross Country teams leave it all on course at All States

November 20, 2025

Fine finishes for Melrose after championship seasons

THE MELROSE High boy’s cross-country team medaled in 7th in Div. 2 at the MIAA Tournament of Champions, capping off an incredible season that saw them sweep the ML Freedom League, 5-0. Pictured from left: Henry McCormack, John Myers, Elliot Barber, Lincoln Schuyler, Dan Teittenen, Ben Dugan and

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Melrose High girls’ soccer team names All Stars

November 20, 2025

THE MELROSE High girls’ soccer team was awarded six league All Stars after a ten-win season and playoff run. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE—Six members of the Melrose High girls’ soccer team received post-season honors by the Middlesex League coaches at their end-of-season meeting to determine the all-star teams.

Senior…