North Reading Sports

PHOTO: Qualifying performance

ALTHOUGH Man–Essex won the swim meet, five North Reading swimmers qualifed for either states or sectionals. Andrew Shedd qualified for states in the 500 yard freestyle with a 5:18.84. Molly Feffer, Anna Jones, Nicole Shedd, and Kimberly Bockley qualified for sectionals in both the 200 yard freestyle relay and the 400 yard freestyle relay. (Mary Lasdin Photo)
ALTHOUGH Man–Essex won the swim meet, five North Reading swimmers qualifed for either states or sectionals. Andrew Shedd qualified for states in the 500 yard freestyle with a 5:18.84. Molly Feffer, Anna Jones, Nicole Shedd, and Kimberly Bockley qualified for sectionals in both the 200 yard freestyle relay and the 400 yard freestyle relay. (Mary

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NRHS fall sports awards: the stars come out at night

Published in the December 17, 2015 edition

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING – The NRHS fall sports teams closed out their seasons with the annual Sports Awards Night recently, always a special night for the athletes and their families.

In addition to the traditional letter awards, over two dozen special awards were distributed to the…

 

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Boys hoop team looks to rebound from disappointing season

Published in the December 17, 2015 edition

By DAN NUNN

NORTH READING — After finishing last season a disappointing 8-12, the Hornets boys’ basketball team looks to rebound and return to the state tournament after a one year absence.

North Reading returns eight lettermen including their top three scorers from last season – senior forwards…

 

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New coach to lead veteran girls hoop team

Published in the December 17, 2015 edition

By DAN NUNN

NORTH READING — With just two players lost to graduation from last season’s team that finished 13-9 and made it to the North quarterfinals new girls’ basketball head coach Bob Melillo and the Lady Hornets are poised for a strong season.

Melillo comes to North…

 

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Hornet Hockey returns home to Merrimack College

Published in the December 10, 2015 edition

THE NRHS VARSITY HOCKEY PROGRAM is excited about playing its games this year at Merrimack College’s Lawler Rink, home of the Division I Hockey East Merrimack Warriors. From left: Head Coach John Giuliotti, Captains Patrick Driscoll, Nick Ponte and Michael Driscoll and Athletic Director David Johnson. (Bob Turosz Photo)
THE NRHS VARSITY HOCKEY PROGRAM is excited about playing its games this year at Merrimack College’s Lawler Rink, home of the Division I Hockey East Merrimack Warriors. From left: Head Coach John Giuliotti, Captains Patrick Driscoll, Nick Ponte and Michael Driscoll and Athletic Director David Johnson. (Bob Turosz

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Batting cages will help players sharpen their skils

Published in the December 10, 2015 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — When the old North Reading High School was torn down, varsity baseball and softball players lost their access to the batting cages in the school basement, set up in what was originally designed to be a Civil Defense fallout shelter.

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PHOTO: A year to remember

THE BOYS’ 2015 soccer team had a successful season, going 7–5–7, finishing third overall among the large schools in the Cape Ann League Kinney Division and making the state tournament. Left to right kneeling: Matt Ashness, Michael Driscoll, Sean Castro, Mike Finocchiaro, Captain Ryan McAneny, Captain Nicky Govostes, Captain Kilian Daly, Nick Carpenter, Carlos Moreno, Cam Wade, Jenson Kaithamattam. Standing: Asst. Coach Josh Rocco, Bill Brandano, Joe Duval, Justin Zhang, Jack Meaney, Nate Dionne, David Brown, Zach Robarts, Anthony Tramontozzi, Cam Davis, Patrick Davis, Antonio Catino, Liam Rutherford, Coach Mark Bisognano. (Deanna Castro Photo)
THE BOYS’ 2015 soccer team had a successful season, going 7–5–7, finishing third overall among the large schools in the Cape Ann League Kinney Division and making the state tournament. Left to right kneeling: Matt Ashness, Michael Driscoll, Sean Castro, Mike Finocchiaro, Captain Ryan McAneny, Captain Nicky Govostes, Captain Kilian Daly, Nick Carpenter, Carlos Moreno,

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Hornets fall to Lynnfield in annual turkey showdown, 28-10

Published in the December 3, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD RUNNING BACK Drew McCarthy tries desperately to recover his fumble in the second quarter but he's about to be denied by the Hornet defense, including senior Nic O'Connell, (55), Mike Quaratiello, (70), Brian Cotter, (51), who made the actual recovery and Bob O'Donnell, (52). The fumble led directly to Angelo Disanto's field goal that put North Reading ahead, 10–8. (Bob Turosz Photo)
LYNNFIELD RUNNING BACK Drew McCarthy tries desperately to recover his fumble in the second quarter but he’s about to be denied by the Hornet defense, including senior Nic O’Connell, (55), Mike Quaratiello, (70), Brian Cotter, (51), who made the actual recovery and Bob O’Donnell, (52). The fumble led

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Balmy weather brings out 1,500 runners for Turkey Trot

Published in the December 3, 2015 edition

THEY'RE OFF! This year's field of 1,500 runners in the 5K Turkey Trot takes off down Chestnut St. at Ispwich River Park. The race winner, David Wilson, (front row center, bib number 1362) finished in 16:11. (Bob Turosz Photo)
THEY’RE OFF! This year’s field of 1,500 runners in the 5K Turkey Trot takes off down Chestnut St. at Ispwich River Park. The race winner, David Wilson, (front row center, bib number 1362) finished in 16:11. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Temperatures were positively…

 

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Griffin Beal posed dual threat for Pingree Highlanders

Published in the December 3, 2015 edition

GRIFFIN BEAL
GRIFFIN BEAL

SOUTH HAMILTON — North Reading’s Griffin Beal has finished a very successful year as the senior quarterback and defensive back for the Pingree School Highlanders.

The dual–threat quarterback guided the prolific Pingree offense and helped the Highlanders to finish 7–4 this season. Beal became the first…

 

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Best bet for Big Game: a close, hard–fought contest

Published in the November 25, 2015 edition

THE 2015 HORNET FOOTBALL SQUAD is looking forward to taking on arch–rival Lynnfield on Thanksgiving Day. First row, from left, (captains): Nic O'Connell, David Smith, John Merullo. Second row: Caleb Wing, Chris Vella, Jared Curran, Nick Ponte, Sean Wilson, Andrew Jaroncyk, Angelo Disanto, Brian Cotter, Shane Burke, Joe Lennan, Nick Colangelo, Nick Copelas, Aaron Giangrande. Third row: Bob Donahue, Dylan Beauregard, James Moda, Michael Quaratiello, Sean Brogan, Nick Dell Isola, Tom McHugh, Jake Zelikman, Drew Delano, Matt McCarthy, Bob O'Donnell, Joe Gonthier, Ryan Bratton. Fourth row: Colin Boucher, Adam Pierce, Mike Luciano, Jake Bedell, Nick Arena, Nick Powell, Mike Brown, Kevin Farrelly, Ryan Quaglieri, Kevin Brown. Fifth row: Matt Jaroncyk, Noah Aran, Matt Debenedetto, Kyle Conley, Josh Bedell, Kyle Bythrow, Ryan Edison, Mason Siciliano, Jack DeAngelo, Tim Sanger, Lionel Beane, Tom Patch, Daniel Sweeney. Sixth row: Dante Centofanti, Dylan Cole, Sammy Hamdar, Michael Distasio, Matt Solecki, Mike Mikula, Alex D'Ambrosio, Mike Sheridan, Matthew Capozzoli, Matthew Penley, Billy Shaw, Matt Farro. Top row: (Coaches): Jim Brown, Jim Gallotto, Jeff Wall, Chuck Campobasso, Elias Reinoso, Ernest Arena. (Bob Turosz Photo)
THE 2015 HORNET FOOTBALL SQUAD is looking forward to taking on arch–rival Lynnfield on Thanksgiving Day. First row, from left, (captains): Nic O’Connell, David Smith, John Merullo. Second row: Caleb Wing, Chris Vella, Jared Curran, Nick Ponte, Sean Wilson, Andrew Jaroncyk, Angelo Disanto, Brian Cotter, Shane Burke, Joe

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A Pioneer’s view of the big game

Published in the November 25, 2015 edition

HORNET FOOTBALL TEAM CAPTAINS are, from left: David Smith, a senior; Nic O'Connell, a senior and John Merullo, a junior. (Bob Turosz Photo)
HORNET FOOTBALL TEAM CAPTAINS are, from left: David Smith, a senior; Nic O’Connell, a senior and John Merullo, a junior. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By TOM CONDARDO

LYNNFIELD  — The Lynnfield Pioneers (7-3) and North Reading Hornets (8-2) have been on a collision course all season. They nearly met…

 

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