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Wakefield High state tournament update

THE BOYS’ lacrosse team beat Danvers 17-5 in a D3 first round matchup yesterday. The Warriors will host Hanover in the round of 16 tomorrow night at 5 p.m. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The state tournament is in full swing at Wakefield Memorial High School.

Multiple teams saw their terrific seasons come to an end…

 

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Happy trails to you

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 29, 2026

LOOKING SOUTH from Salem Street, the completed portion of the Rail Trail stretches toward New Salem Street. Plans are for the Rail Trail to continue north through the woods from Salem Street to Lowell Street and into Lynnfield. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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One down

THE WAKEFIELD High boys’ volleyball team won their first state tournament game in program history last night, defeating Bay Path RVT 3-1 in a D2 preliminary round matchup. The No. 31 Warriors will travel to No. 2 Westfield for a first round meeting tomorrow at 12 p.m. Full stories will appear next week. (Alicen Encarnacao

 

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More School Choice seats coming to WMHS

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Just after a vote to approve an amended version of School Choice, the School Committee elevated member Kevin Piskadlo from vice chairman to chairman at their meeting Tuesday, May 26. It was the first time all members were in attendance since the Town Election.

Melissa Quinn was chosen as the new…

 

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Girls’ tennis team defeats Doherty 3-2 in state tournament opener

THE WAKEFIELD girls’ tennis team won a thrilling 3-2 match against Doherty in a Div. 2 preliminary round meeting on Tuesday at the Dobbins Courts. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High girls’ tennis team won a thrilling, 3-2 preliminary round state tournament match against Doherty on Tuesday at the Dobbins Courts.

The 27th-ranked Warriors…

 

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WEF’s STARS announced

WAKEFIELD — One hundred twelve Wakefield Public Schools staff members were recognized by the Wakefield Educational Foundation’s (WEF) STARS program during Teachers Appreciation Week in May.

The unique STARS (Staff and Teachers Are Really Special) program allows donors to acknowledge those who make significant contributions to their child’s education.

Each honoree received a personalized WEF…

 

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Wakefield Lacrosse 2026

Laxmen beat Methuen 18-3 in regular season finale

Wakefield Lacrosse 2026
BRADY ZDANOWICZ lines up one of his 5 goals in Wakefield’s victory over Methuen on Friday. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

 

By DAVID SCHURTER

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High boys’ lacrosse team posted another dominant regular season, tallying 14 wins to only 3 losses. The Warriors had one final tuneup before the MIAA Division 3 Championship…

 

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Town honors the fallen on Memorial Day

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Inclement weather forced both the West Side Social Club’s morning Memorial Day exercises and the town’s afternoon ceremony indoors, although in classic New England fashion, the skies cleared and the sun emerged as attendees were leaving the Galvin Middle School at the conclusion of the day’s formal events.

Priscilla Powers served as the master of ceremonies for the West

 

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Wakefield girls’ tennis sweeps Stoneham, gets ready for state tournament

STONEHAM — The Wakefield High girls’ tennis team finished up their regular season on May 19 with a 5-0 victory over Stoneham on the road. The Warriors have since punched their ticket to the Div. 2 state tournament, earning the No. 27 seed.

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Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 22, 2026

THIS FLAG GARDEN, created with the help of Wakefield Girl Scouts, graces Veterans Memorial Common as we head into Memorial Day weekend. (Mark Sardella Photo)

WAKEFIELD — On Monday, two Memorial Day ceremonies are planned. The first begins at 10 a.m. at Moulton Park off…

 

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Game Day

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 22, 2026

THE WAKEFIELD boys’ lacrosse team concludes their regular season with home game against Methuen at 5 p.m. The Warriors, ranked No. 8 in D3, beat Marblehead (No. 20 in D2) 6-5 on the road last night. The brackets for the state tournament will be released

 

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Milestones aplenty for girls’ lacrosse team as they get ready for state tournament

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 21, 2026

ALLA OTHMAN recorded her 300th career save against Reading on May 12. (Courtesy Photo)

WALTHAM — The Wakefield High girls’ lacrosse team finished up their regular season on Tuesday in Waltham, falling to the Hawks 13-4.

The Warriors will bring an 8-10 record into the Div.

 

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