North Reading Sports

A Pioneer’s view of the big game

Published in the November 23, 2016 edition

HERE COME THE HORNETS! The Cape Ann League Champion North Reading Hornets are loaded for bear and ready to meet the Lynnfield Pioneers on Thanksgiving Day. (Bob Turosz Photo)
HERE COME THE HORNETS! The Cape Ann League Champion North Reading Hornets are loaded for bear and ready to meet the Lynnfield Pioneers on Thanksgiving Day. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By TOM CONDARDO

LYNNFIELD — Much has changed between the football programs of Lynnfield and North Reading over the…

 

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The road to Thanksgiving

Published in the November 23, 2016 edition

CAL CHAMPIONS. The 2016 NRHS football team displays their first place plaque after winning the Cape Ann League championship for the first time since 1980. Every member on the team, coaches included, was soaked to the skin but jubilant. (Transcript File Photo By Bob Turosz)
CAL CHAMPIONS. The 2016 NRHS football team displays their first place plaque after winning the Cape Ann League championship for the first time since 1980. Every member on the team, coaches included, was soaked to the skin but jubilant. (Transcript File Photo By Bob Turosz)

 By BOB TUROSZ…

 

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Hornet Super Bowl hopes end in Marblehead, 28–7

Published in the November 17, 2016 edition

SOPHOMORE ALEX D'AMBROSIO'S interception in the first half helped keep the Hornets in the game against a very tough Marblehead squad. (Bob Turosz Photo)
SOPHOMORE ALEX D’AMBROSIO’S interception in the first half helped keep the Hornets in the game against a very tough Marblehead squad. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By ANDREW MOUNTER

MARBLEHEAD — The wild ride of the 2016 North Reading Football Hornets ended last Friday night in Marblehead, when they were…

 

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Girls soccer superb season ends in North Final

Published in the November 17, 2016 edition

SENIOR CAPTAINS Marissa Zarella, Kat Hassapis, and Kristina Copelas with the Division 3 North finalist trophy. The tough loss to Newburyport in the finals ended a spectacular season and career for all the Hornet seniors. (John Friberg Photo)
SENIOR CAPTAINS Marissa Zarella, Kat Hassapis, and Kristina Copelas with the Division 3 North finalist trophy. The tough loss to Newburyport in the finals ended a spectacular season and career for all the Hornet seniors. (John Friberg Photo)

By DAN NUNN

Stung by Clippers in Shootout

LYNN— The…

 

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Forcellese, D’Orlando named CAL all stars

Published in the November 17, 2016 edition

CAL FIRST TEAM ALL STAR Jenna Forcellese digs the ball before it hits the floor. The junior libero led the team in digs and had the team’s highest passing rating. (Transcript File Photo)
CAL FIRST TEAM ALL STAR Jenna Forcellese digs the ball before it hits the floor. The junior libero led the team in digs and had the team’s highest passing rating. (Transcript File Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — The Cape Ann League volleyball coaches met recently to…

 

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PHOTO: A Year to Remember

A YEAR TO REMEMBER. 2016 Hornet football seniors pause for a moment after Friday’s big playoff win over Danvers, 35–14, the last time the seniors will play together on the Arthur Kenney Turf Field. Front row, from left: Nick Dell Isola, Dylan Beauregard, John Merullo and Bob O’Donnell. Second row: Jake Zelikman, Matt McCarthy, Bob Donohue, Tom McHugh, Drew Delano, Mike “Q” Quaratiello and Joe Gonthier. On to Marblehead!  (John Friberg Photo)
A YEAR TO REMEMBER. 2016 Hornet football seniors pause for a moment after Friday’s big playoff win over Danvers, 35–14, the last time the seniors will play together on the Arthur Kenney Turf Field. Front row, from left: Nick Dell Isola, Dylan Beauregard, John Merullo and Bob O’Donnell. Second row: Jake Zelikman, Matt McCarthy, Bob

 

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Hornets ground Falcons, to play for trip to Division 2A Super Bowl

Published in the November 10, 2016 edition

FALCON HUNTING. Hornet defenders Nick Dell Isola, (21) and Tom McHugh (20) combine to bring Danvers running back Matt Andreas down to earth. The Hornet defense stifled Danvers in the second half while the offense ignited for the 35–14 win. (Bob Turosz Photo)
FALCON HUNTING. Hornet defenders Nick Dell Isola, (21) and Tom McHugh (20) combine to bring Danvers running back Matt Andreas down to earth. The Hornet defense stifled Danvers in the second half while the offense ignited for the 35–14 win. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By ANDREW MOUNTER

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Lady Hornets advance to North Finals for third straight season

Published in the November 10, 2016 edition

HORNET SENIOR Marissa Zarella flies past her Tewksbury opponent on her way to the net. (John Friberg Photo)
HORNET SENIOR Marissa Zarella flies past her Tewksbury opponent on her way to the net. (John Friberg Photo)

By DAN NUNN

Down No. 1 seed Swampscott in shootout

LYNN — Senior Katerina Hassapis saved all three Swampscott attempts in a shootout to give the Hornets a 1–0 (3-0

 

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Boys soccer season ends in north quarterfinals

Published in the November 10, 2016 edition

SENIOR CAM DAVIS (10) scored both goals, including the winner with 30 seconds left in the second overtime to beat Watertown, 2–1. (John Friberg Photo)
SENIOR CAM DAVIS (10) scored both goals, including the winner with 30 seconds left in the second overtime to beat Watertown, 2–1. (John Friberg Photo)

By DAN NUNN

NORTH READING — The NRHS boys varsity soccer team had a great ride in the MIAA state tournament, defeating Watertown…

 

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Complete game effort by Hornets dooms Bedford in playoff opener

Published in the November 3, 2016 edition

THE HORNET DEFENSE stifled Bedford throughout the game, forcing them to run even when behind in the score. Above, Bob O'Donnell, (52), Bob Donohue, (4) and Matt McCarthy close in on the Bedford running back. (Bob Turosz Photo)
THE HORNET DEFENSE stifled Bedford throughout the game, forcing them to run even when behind in the score. Above, Bob O’Donnell, (52), Bob Donohue, (4) and Matt McCarthy close in on the Bedford running back. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By ANDREW MOUNTER

NORTH READING — For second straight year…

 

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Lady Hornets finish regular season at 13–4–2; await state tourney seeding

Published in the November 3, 2016 edition

FRESHMAN MIDFIELDER Joanna Kellogg battles for possession against Lynnfield. (John Friberg Photo)
FRESHMAN MIDFIELDER Joanna Kellogg battles for possession against Lynnfield. (John Friberg Photo)

By DAN NUNN

Senior Night Spoiled by Lynnfield

NORTH READING — The visiting Lynnfield Pioneers spoiled Senior Night with their 2–1 victory over the Hornets on October 25, their second victory over North Reading in as…

 

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Boys win last 3 games of season, qualify for states for 7th year

Published in the November 3, 2016 edition

FOUR HORNET PLAYERS were named to the Cape Ann League All Star Team. From left: Patrick Davis, Anthony Tramontozzi, Cam Davis, Liam Rutherford (all seniors). North Reading is part of the Kinney Division (large schools) which was defeated by the Baker Division (small schools) 3–0, at Triton Regional High School. (Courtesy Photo)
FOUR HORNET PLAYERS were named to the Cape Ann League All Star Team. From left: Patrick Davis, Anthony Tramontozzi, Cam Davis, Liam Rutherford (all seniors). North Reading is part of the Kinney Division (large schools) which was defeated by the Baker Division (small schools) 3–0, at Triton Regional

 

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