Wakefield Sports

Published in the February 5, 2021 edition.

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WILMINGTON — The Wakefield High boys’ basketball team needed no time to find their rhythm on Wednesday in Wilmington, scoring 27 first quarter points and cruising to their fourth win of the season by a final score of 78-61.

Brett Okundaye had 11 points, six rebounds…

Published in the February 4, 2021 edition.

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WATERTOWN — The Wakefield High boys’ hockey team extended their winning streak to four games last night with an emphatic 7-2 win over Watertown, bringing their record to 5-3-1 overall. The Warriors have won five of their last six games. 

Wakefield was led by a…

Published February 3, 2021

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WATERTOWN — The Wakefield High girls’ hockey team had been hunting their first win after a disjointed start to the season and found it last week, beating previously undefeated Watertown 3-1 on Friday night at the John Ryan Skating Arena. The win was especially gratifying for the Warriors…

Published in the February 2, 2021 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High gymnastics team moved to 3-0 on Saturday when they beat Woburn 137.7-132.1 at Wakefield High. 

The Warriors were especially impressive on floor and on uneven bars. 

Woburn won the vault 34.3-33.85 despite an especially strong jump from senior Giania Liotine who got an 8.7…

Published in the January 29, 2021 edition.

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Red Sea would have loved this one. 

The Wakefield High boys’ basketball team dug deep and found their own energy in an empty Charbonneau Field House on Wednesday night through four quarters, two overtimes, 16 lead changes and 175 total points to…

Published in the January 28, 2021 edition.

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High gymnastics team didn’t seem to be bothered by the majority of their season opening meet against Stoneham on Jan. 20 sounding like one long balance beam routine. 

Wakefield and Stoneham both broke the silence by bringing their own noise; rooting for…

Published January 27, 2021

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27

Varsity Boys’ Hockey: at Burlington, 4 p.m. (Burlington Ice Palace)

Varsity Boys’ Basketball: vs. Burlington, 5 p.m.

(Charbonneau Field House)

Freshman Girls’ Basketball: at Watertown, 5 p.m. 

Varsity Girls’ Basketball: at Watertown, 6:30 p.m.

Varsity Girls’ Hockey: at Wilmington, 8 p.m. (Ristuccia Arena)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28

JV Boys…