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Hornets improve to 7–0 with road victories

January 14, 2016

Published in the January 14, 2016 edition

HORNET SENIOR Adam Goldstein goes strong to the hoop in last week's thriller over rival Lynnfield Pioneers. (Deanna Castro Photo) — HORNET SENIOR Adam Goldstein goes strong to the hoop in last week’s thriller over rival Lynnfield Pioneers. (Deanna Castro Photo)

By DAN NUNN

Escape Lynnfield with 54-48 win

LYNNFIELD — Clutch free throw shooting down the stretch by junior captain Anthony Eldridge, senior captain Justin Dorosh and senior…

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Season for softball sign ups

January 14, 2016

Published in the January 14, 2016 edition

NORTH READING — Sign up for the 2016 season of Girls’ Softball is now underway.

All girls from pre–K to the ninth grade can register online at northreadingsoftball.com for the upcoming season and to take advantage of early bird registration fees.

Fees for U8, U10, U12 and U14…

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4–0–1 Hornets win first game in new rink

January 7, 2016

Published in the January 7, 2016 edition

DOUBLE GOAL PERFORMANCE. Senior Forward Brian Cotter, 9, scored two of North Reading's three goals against Masco. (Stephanie Tannian Photo) — DOUBLE GOAL PERFORMANCE. Senior Forward Brian Cotter, 9, scored two of North Reading’s three goals against Masco. (Stephanie Tannian Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — Last Saturday night, the North Reading High hockey team defeated guest Gloucester, 4-1, at Merrimack College in the Hornets first game at…

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Boys hoop moves to 5–0 with rout of Notre Dame

January 7, 2016

Published in the January 7, 2016 edition

SENIOR JUSTIN DOROSH goes over the Notre Dame defense to lay in 2 points for the Hornets. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By DAN NUNN

NORTH READING — The Hornets boy’s basketball team had its second blowout victory in as many games, defeating the Notre Dame Cristo Ray Hurricanes…

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Grapplers finish 5th in Pentucket Holiday Tournament

January 7, 2016

Published in the January 7, 2016 edition

JUNIOR Connor Stead (at left) placed fourth in the 138 lb. weight class in the Pentucket Holiday Tournament Dec. 28. He pinned a Pelham wrestler in the semifinal consolation round. Stead has now placed in back-to-back tournaments. (Courtesy Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

PENTUCKET — The Lynnfield-North Reading co-op…

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PHOTO: Qualifying performance

January 7, 2016

THE NORTH READING Hornets swim team triumphed over the Lynnfield Pioneers in their meet last week taking a 94–71 win for the varsity team. Freshman Molly Feffer qualified for sectionals in the 50 yard freestyle. The JV team also dominated with a major victory.

Published in the January 7, 2016 edition

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Hornets beat Andover in first round of tournament

December 31, 2015

Published in the December 31, 2015 edition

RACE TO THE NET. Hornet senior forward Patrick Driscoll (24), holds off his opponent while racing towards the net in the Masco game. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — On Monday afternoon, the North Reading High hockey team defeated Andover, 5-1, in the first round of…

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Boys hoop extends record to 4-0

December 31, 2015

Published in the December 31, 2015 edition

SENIOR SEAN CASTRO leaps to keep this pass from going out of bounds in the fourth quarter of North Reading's win over Greater Lawrence. (Bob Turosz Photo) — SENIOR SEAN CASTRO leaps to keep this pass from going out of bounds in the fourth quarter of North Reading’s win over Greater Lawrence. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By DAN NUNN

Get Past Sachems, 72–58

NORTH READING — Behind double-doubles from senior captains Justin Dorosh and Adam Goldstein the…

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Lady Hornets win Pope John tourney, move to 5–1

December 31, 2015

Published in the December 31, 2015 edition

THE NRHS GIRLS' VARSITY Basketball team and their coaches are all smiles posing with the championship trophy after winning the 2015 Pope John XXIII Holiday Basketball Tournament. The team defeated the Winthrop Vikings and the Lowell Red Raiders to take home the trophy. (Courtesy Photo) — THE NRHS GIRLS’ VARSITY Basketball team and their coaches are all smiles posing with the championship trophy after winning the 2015 Pope John XXIII Holiday Basketball Tournament. The team defeated the Winthrop Vikings and the Lowell Red Raiders to take home the trophy. (Courtesy Photo)

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“Road Warrior” girls hoop team off to 2–1 start

December 24, 2015

Published in the December 24, 2015 edition

SENIOR CAPTAIN and four–year starter Carly Swartz will lead the Hornet offense as point guard this season. Swartz scored 16 points in the win over Masconomet. (Transcript file photo)

By DAN NUNN

Down Masco, 52–46

NORTH READING — The Coach Bob Melillo era got off to an impressive…

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3–0 boys hoop team off to perfect start

December 24, 2015

Published in the December 24, 2015 edition

SENIOR TRI–CAPTAIN Justin Dorosh drives to the hoop in a thrilling OT victory over Masco in North Reading's home season opener. (Deanna Castro Photo) — SENIOR TRI–CAPTAIN Justin Dorosh drives to the hoop in a thrilling OT victory over Masco in North Reading’s home season opener. (Deanna Castro Photo)

By DAN NUNN

Sneak Past Masco 66-61 in thrilling OT

NORTH READING — In their home opener the Hornets took care of CAL power…

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Hockey team off to strong start in back–to–back shutouts

December 24, 2015

Published in the December 24, 2015 edition

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — It has been a strong start to the season for the North Reading high boys hockey team as they won their first two games with a pair of shutouts. Last Saturday night, the Hornets beat host Masconomet, 3–0, at the Valley Forum…

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