North Reading Sports

Published January 31, 2019

By DAN NUNN

WEST NEWBURY — The Hornets upset bid fell short as they were defeated on the road by the 13-2 Pentucket Sachems 57-46 on Friday night. Junior Jack Keller led North Reading with 11 points. Senior captain Ryan Connor added nine points and freshman Cody Cannalonga chipped in with…

Published January 31, 2019

PEABODY — The Peabody/Lynnfield/North Reading girls’ co-op hockey team responded to just their third loss of the season to Melrose on Jan. 23 by coming back and beating Oakmont 6-0 on Jan. 26. 

The Tanners dropped a tough one to the Red Raiders on Wednesday. Melrose brought a lot of energy, while PLNR…

NEC-CAL Meet on Feb. 2

Published January 31, 2019

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MIDDLETON — Last Saturday evening, the North Reading- Danvers High co-op gymnastics team defeated guest Winthrop, 140.7-137.25, at Yellow Jackets in Middleton. With that win, the Falcons improved to 2-0.

“It was a great win for us,” said Falcons head coach Jen Habeeb.…

Published January 24, 2019

ROXBURY — The girls’ track and field team won their third straight state relay championship on Saturday, January 19 at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center. The Hornet squad consisted of 27 of the 48 girls in the high school program. Having graduated many seniors who are now competing at the…

Published January 24, 2019

ROXBURY — On Saturday, Jan. 19, the North Reading boys’ indoor track team traveled to the Reggie Lewis Center ahead of the snow to compete in the EMass Division 4 State Relays. Last year, the boys finished 5th overall and are were looking to climb the ladder.

Led by the 4×50…

Published January 24, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield-North Reading co-operative wrestling team went 2-2 last week, improving the Black and Gold’s overall record this season to 6-18.

The Black and Gold dismantled Route 1 rivals Saugus-Peabody 54-30 on Jan. 18.

Captain Stuart Glover (126 lbs.) pinned his opponent at 2:14. Junior Chris…

Published January 24, 2019

PEABODY — The Peabody/Lynnfield/North Reading girls’ co-op hockey team won two more games last week to bring their record to 9-2-1 overall. The Tanners remain one point ahead of Masconomet for first place in the Northeastern Hockey League. 

The Tanners beat Waltham 1-0 on Jan. 16 at Veterans Memorial Rink behind the…

Published January 17, 2019

By DAN NUNN

LYNNFIELD — The Hornets traveled to Lynnfield on Friday night and pounded the rival Pioneers 61-46. Julia Howse was outstanding once again with 22 points and eight rebounds. Senior captain Casey McAuliffe scored 13 and junior Lauren Sullivan added 11 points. 

With the win, North Reading improves to 6-2…

Hornets impress at Freshman-Sophomore Championships

Published January 17, 2019

ROXBURY CROSSING — The NRHS girls’ track and field team sent a group of 9th and 10th grade athletes to the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center on Saturday, Jan. 5 to compete amongst the state’s best freshman and sophomore athletes at the Red Auerbach Freshman- Sophomore…

Published January 17, 2019

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — The Lynnfield-North Reading co-operative wrestling team went 2-3 last week, improving the Black and Gold’s record to 4-16.

The Black and Gold competed in a super quad meet against Essex Tech, Salem, Gloucester and Melrose on Jan. 12 at North Reading High School. LNR defeated…