North Reading Sports

Published in the June 28, 2018 edition

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

TAUNTON — Nothing about the Massachusetts Div. 2 state semifinals was easy.

From the traffic (three hours thanks to 95), to a home field advantage for South champion Greater New Bedford Vocational Tech., the Hornets had a tough task.

Despite a quick start for Greater…

Published in the June 28, 2018 edition

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — Two members of the North Reading High girls lacrosse team made the Cape Ann League Second-Team All-Stars this spring. The two Hornets players to make the squad are seniors Noel Riley and Kylie Ford. Riley played defender while Ford was the goalie.…

Published in the June 28, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Bread of Life’s annual golf tournament at Mt. Hood Golf Club in Melrose is fast approaching. The event features prizes, gift certificates and raffles to benefit hungry and homeless neighbors in our local communities. The tournament, Monday July 23, begins with 8 a.m. registration and complimentary…

NR beats Whittier Tech, Burlington to take the North

Published in the June 21, 2018 edition

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

LOWELL — Big dog’s gotta eat!

The North Reading High School softball team has stayed true to their motto all year as they refused to go hungry on their way to a Div. 2 North championship.

Cruise…

Published in the June 21, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — In a hotly contested battle, East Coast Dance Center narrowly edged out Cue Think, 8-6 in extra innings to take the North Reading Girls 12U Softball Championship!

Cue Think jumped to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning until Bella Puliafico hit a blast to…

Published in the June 21, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Antonio Bautista-Foti, class 2018 of North Reading High School, is a new kind…

Published in the June 14, 2018 edition

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

LYNNFIELD — Picking a theme for the North Reading varsity baseball team isn’t easy.

Unity; taking responsibility on and off the field; being a leader; playing for your teammates; they all fit the bill.

But let’s go with never give up.

It’s really more of…

Fagen named CAL Player of the Year

Published in the June 14, 2018 edition

By DAN NUNN

NORTH READING — Led by senior captain Kevin Murphy’s scintillating 6-goal and 1-assist performance, the 6th-seeded Hornets opened the state tournament with a 13-11 home victory over the 11th seed Danvers Falcons in the first round of Division 2…