North Reading Sports

Published August 20, 2020

By DAN NUNN

John was a close friend of mine.

I’ve known John since I was in elementary school, when I became close friends with his son Jay. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed watching numerous…

Published August 20, 2020

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Published August 13, 2020

The following is a letter in a series honoring Hornet sports photographer and NRHS Hall-of-Famer John Friberg who passed away on July 28. Please forward any letters, stories or favorite photos to: sports@wakefielditem.com.

North Reading High School lost a good friend in the passing…

Published August 13, 2020

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — On Aug. 2, the North Reading Northeast League baseball team lost at home to Newton, 6-2, at Carey Park in their season finale. With that defeat, the Hornets finished at 7-4 overall as they came in third place in the South division.

“They played good…

Former NRLL president has given nearly two decades to NR baseball

Published August 13, 2020

NORTH READING — If he were still donning a uniform, Eddie Madden would be called a five-tool player. For when it comes to supporting North Reading baseball, Madden has done it all – and he’s done it all well…

Published August 6, 2020

NORTH READING — The seniors on the North Reading High baseball team finally got an opportunity to run onto the field at Carey Park together on Saturday. It was the first time…

Published August 6, 2020

The sports section of the North Reading Transcript is inviting all to send in their memories of John Friberg, Hornet sports photographer and NRHS Hornet Hall-of-Famer.

As can be seen in editor Maureen Doherty’s featured…

Published August 6, 2020

NORTH READING — The North Reading summer softball team suffered back-to-back defeats at the hands of two strong opponents this past week. Their usually reliable hitting and strong defense was on hiatus as they lost early leads in both contests and could not mount comebacks.

On July 28, the Hornets traveled…

Registration on Aug. 22; open to ages 9-16

Published August 6, 2020

NORTH READING — Registration for the North Reading Diamond Club’s fall baseball program will take place Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m.–12 noon at Benevento Park (the North Reading Little League complex) on Central Street.

In coordination with North Reading Little League, the Diamond…