Wakefield Sports

Day one goals

August 28, 2017

WMHS BOYS' SOCCER gathered for their first practice of the season on Thursday. Andrew Tetrault (left), in his first season as varsity head coach, prepared the team for their first scrimmage yesterday at Austin Prep. Their next scrimmage will be Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Galvin Middle School against Saint Mary's. (Dan Pawlowski Photos) — WMHS BOYS’ SOCCER gathered for their first practice of the season on Thursday. Andrew Tetrault (left), in his first season as varsity head coach, prepared the team for their first scrimmage yesterday at Austin Prep. Their next scrimmage will be Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Galvin Middle School against Saint Mary’s. (Dan Pawlowski Photos)

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Walter Junior Tennis Tournament Draw

August 25, 2017

19 to compete this weekend at the Dobbins Courts

Published in the August 25, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A total of 19 players are registered for the Walter Junior Tennis Tournament which will be held tomorrow and Sunday at the Dobbins Courts at Wakefield Memorial High School.

Those registered are: Haley Tanner, Kelsey Callahan, Laura…

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Let’s get to work

August 25, 2017

WMHS football head coach Steven Cummings gets the boys ready for the start of practice during yesterday’s session (above). The football team started practice last Friday, and have been working all week to prepare for their first scrimmage on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 6 p.m. at Methuen. (Dan Pawlowski Photos)

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Third annual Lobster Crawl this Saturday

August 23, 2017

Published in the August 23, 2017 edition

WAKEFIELD — The third annual Lobster Crawl presented by Atlantis Wellness will take place Saturday, August 26. The fun kicks off with a three mile walk/run around Lake Quannapowitt followed by a lobster bake/barbecue at the Atlantis Wellness facility at 1 Teal Road, Wakefield.

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Walter Tennis Tournament coming this weekend

August 22, 2017

18 players signed up; registration deadline is Aug. 23

Published in the August 22, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Geoffrey Walter Memorial Junior Tennis Tournament will take place this weekend, Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27 at the Dobbins Courts at Wakefield High School. This is the 15th year of the event being held…

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Townies conclude another fun summer

August 22, 2017

THE 14-YEAR-OLD Townies competed in the Lou Tompkins All-Star baseball league. Luke Hopkins was one of many players to work hard and improve their games over the summer. (Donna Larsson File Photos)

Published in the August 22, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Townies finished up their summer seasons recently. This year there were three…

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Highlife take 2-1 series lead in Twi League finals

August 18, 2017

Plate seven in the fourth to beat Loafers, 9-5

Published in the August 18, 2017 edition

ANTHONY CARACCIOLO kept the rally alive for the Highlife in the fourth inning, as his RBI single made it 8-2. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

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Loafers, Highlife, tied 1-1 in Twi championship series Game three tonight at Moulton

August 17, 2017

Published in the August 17, 2017 edition

THE DAYLIGHT lasted long enough for two outcomes to be decided in the Twi League championship series last night at Moulton Field. The Loafers took game one after completing the contest started on Monday night, while the Highlife took the following game two, 6-5, in six innings. Game three of the five-game series is tonight at 5:30 p.m. (Dan Pawlowski Photo) — THE DAYLIGHT lasted long enough for two outcomes to be decided in the Twi League championship series last night at Moulton Field. The Loafers took game one after completing the contest started on Monday night, while the Highlife took the following game two, 6-5, in six innings. Game

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13th Annual Warrior Club Golf Tournament

August 17, 2017

The Tradition Continues

warrio-club-golf-tourney-seniors17_web — THE SENIORS on the WMHS football team with the 2017-18 Warrior premier sponsor board at the 13th annual Warrior Club Golf Tournament. (Courtesy Photo)

Published in the August 16, 2017 edition

The following was submitted by Kelly Baker, President of the Wakefield Warrior Club

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Wakefield wins big for a great cause

August 15, 2017

Published in the August 15, 2017 edition

CONGRATULATIONS to the nine/ten-year-old Wakefield Jimmy Fund team for winning the championship, and supporting a great cause. The Jimmy Fund Little League, which is comprised of over 5,000 teams throughout New England, has raised over $190,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute this year. To donate to the cause and support a Wakefield team, visit www.jimmyfundlittleleague.org. — CONGRATULATIONS to the nine/ten-year-old Wakefield Jimmy Fund team for winning the championship, and supporting a great cause. The Jimmy Fund Little League, which is comprised of over 5,000 teams throughout New England, has raised over $190,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute this year. To donate to the cause

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Merchants season comes to an end

August 14, 2017

Swept by Royals in ICL playoffs

McCarthy-Merchants-web — KYLE McCARTHY got the start for the Merchants in game two of their playoff series against the Somerville Royals. McCarthy, who has done well substituting for injured starters this season, allowed four runs and struck out three in four innings of work during the Merchants 10-1 loss to end

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Royals outlast Merchants, 5-2, in 11 innings

August 11, 2017

Wakefield trails 1-0 in opening round of ICL playoffs

JOE MAGUIRE was electric once again for the Merchants last night in game one of the ICL playoffs. Maguire went nine innings, scattering five hits and one earned run while striking out six Royals. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

Published in the August 11, 2017 edition.

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