North Reading Sports

Last-second Pioneer field goal hits the post

Published December 5, 2019

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

NORTH READING — The typical high school regulation upright stands 30 feet in height and 23 feet across. The post itself is measured at just four inches in width. But for the Lynnfield Pioneers, that narrow, yellow post ultimately spelled doom for their Thanksgiving…

Published December 5, 2019

NORTH READING — The Class of 2020 came up big on defense to hang on to a 12-7 victory over the juniors in the annual NRHS Powder Puff game, Nov. 26…

Published December 5, 2019

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Over 1,000 runners and nearly 140 walkers set aside time on a rainy Thanksgiving morning to participate in the 11th edition of the family-friendly North Reading HOF Turkey Trot.

This event has become as much of a staple in the town’s Thanksgiving holiday tradition as…

2019 Thanksgiving Football Supplement

Published November 27, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — The 61st annual Thanksgiving Day showdown between the Lynnfield and North Reading football teams has become a rite of passage for both schools as well as a highly anticipated event in the two towns.

The same is true for the annual pre-Thanksgiving Day luncheon, which was hosted…

Published November 27, 2019

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

NORTH READING — This is not an insult intended for the scores of hard-working cooks, many who labor for hours over hot ovens perfecting their craft, but holiday meals tend to taste just a little bit better on the tables of Thanksgiving Day high school football winners.

At…

Published November 27, 2019

By TOM CONDARDO

NORTH READING — It has been 40 years since the only post-season appearance by the Hornets in the Division 3 Super Bowl, but no one should forget that 1979 Hornet juggernaut at Boston College.

The ‘79 squad turned out to be the meat of a three-year Cape Ann…

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Published November 21, 2019

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

NORTH READING — Several months ago, when 90-degree temperatures were still common and the new school year was just getting underway, the North Reading football team made the brief trip over to Wakefield and handed the Warriors a 14-6 preseason defeat.

Ten games later, in a rematch, the Hornets…

Published November 21, 2019

GARDNER — As she pushed up the last straightaway on the Gardner Golf Course last Saturday, North Reading cross country senior captain Lindsay MacLellan was in 15th place in the Division 2 All State Championship.

In her last high school cross country race, an All-State medal was on the line. She put…

Slaven earns Coach of the Year

Published November 21, 2019

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — On Nov. 4, the Cape Ann League field hockey coaches selected their All-Star teams and three North Reading High players made the team.

Ava Czarnota led the way making the CAL First Team. The junior forward led the Hornets in…