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Milestone swim performances at Leagues

February 8, 2024

Baranyi is two-time Middlesex League champ

MEMBERS OF the Melrose High boy’s swim team left it all in the pool last week at the Middlesex League meet. (photo by Raj Das edphotos.com)

WALTHAM—The Melrose High boy’s swim team had a very nice finish at the 2024 Middlesex League with a standout swimmer earning two…

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Senior celebration

February 1, 2024

INDOOR TRACK seniors were celebrated on a recent Senior Night celebration. Pictured from left: Asst. coach Cal Finacchiaro, Sophia Hitchman, D’Mitra Mukasa, capt. Alison Doherty, capt. Isabella Chardavoyne, Adeline Lawlor, capt. Amy Rowe, Darby Thompson, Jaya Karamcheti, Sarah LaPierre, capt. Ava Piccone, Amara Otaluka and head coach Shannon Kane.

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Hockey girls feeling offensive

February 1, 2024

Finding the net in recent competitive games

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MEDFORD—Last Saturday afternoon, the Melrose High girls’ hockey team fell to guest Arlington, 5-3, at the Flynn Rink.

With the loss, Melrose’s record dropped to 3-7-1 overall and 0-6-1 in the Middlesex League. The Spy Ponders, meanwhile, improved to 4-6-1 overall and 4-5-1 in the…

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UPDATE: Boys hoop beats Wilmington after topping Watertown on Basketball Night

February 1, 2024

JOHN ARENS takes flight for the Melrose High boy’s basketball team, who earned their 9th win of the season last week and is eyeing a playoff run. (photo by Raj Das edphotos.com)

After press time: Melrose falls to Burlington 57-45 (Feb 2)
Melrose defeats Wilmington 63-41 (Feb 6)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose…

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UPDATE: Hockey boys victorious against Minuteman before falling to Arlington, Woburn

February 1, 2024

THE MELROSE High hockey team picked up their first win of the season against Lexington. Pictured here are their seniors (bottom from left) Will Ryan, Tyler Muse, Jack Wright. Middle: Joey Kelleher, Brendan Healy, Declan Baker, Mike Fuccione. Back row, Ethan Burns, Sasha Sevastyanov, Joey Smith and Colin Fahey. (Norah Mahoney photo)

After…

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Melrose hoop girls put scare in Watertown

February 1, 2024

Close 43-37 loss shows plenty of offensive effort

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—While their effort ended in a loss, the Melrose High girls’ basketball team had one of their more impressive games of the season against a talented Watertown team (10-3) at home on Friday, Jan. 26 at the first annual Melrose Basketball Night, giving fans…

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Gymnasts flip past Wakefield for fourth win of year

February 1, 2024

BELLA FERRANTE has been a standout on beam for the winning MHS gymnastics team. (photo by Raj Das edphotos.com)

MELROSE—The Melrose High School gymnastics team earned their fourth win of the season with a convincing 134-123 victory over rival Wakefield on Friday, Jan. 26 at the Saugus YMCA.

Melrose continues to maintain a strong…

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Track boys flying fast prior to league meet

February 1, 2024

SAM MADDEN earned a bronze in the high jump during Melrose’s recent MSTCA Small School State Coaches Final. (courtesy photo)

BOSTON—The Melrose High boy’s track team is primed for success as they prepare for a competitive post season and the 2024 Middlesex League Meet that will be held on Monday at the New Balance…

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Sports: February 2, 2024

February 1, 2024

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UPDATE: Melrose wrestlers fall to Wakefield in Brawl in the Hall for ML title

February 1, 2024

MHS WRESTLING enjoyed a Senior Night victory over Watertown. Being honored that evening were wrestlers, left to right: Jacob Guzman-Ceniceros, Nico Chiulli, Gabe Laverde, Pedro Ribeiro and Luke Spencer. (courtesy photo)

After press time: Melrose falls in Brawl in the Hall, to Wakefield 45-27 (Jan. 31)

Published February 2, 2024

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Locals Run Well at Mt Hood Nutcracker Challenge Race

January 25, 2024

REILLY POWELL crosses the finish line of the Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge XVII held on Saturday, December 9. Reilly (15-years old) won the Female 19&under division.
(Photo by Mark Rosenblum/MRC)

Contributed by Mark Rosenblum

MELROSE – The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge, a 3.5 mile cross-country race, presented yet another hilly course (it changes every year…

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Girls hockey winning streak ends against Freedom rival

January 25, 2024

THE MHS girls hockey team will host Arlington on Saturday at noon at Flynn Rink. (photo by Raj Das edphotos.com)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

STONEHAM—It was a rough evening for the Melrose High girls’ hockey team last Saturday night as they were blown out, 9-1, to host Stoneham-Wilmington at the Stoneham Arena.