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Merchants plate six in the final inning; beat Trojans 8-6

August 3, 2017

MIKE SORRENTINO had a big RBI single during the Merchants seventh inning rally against the Trojans on Tuesday. The Merchants scored six runs in the inning to win it 8-6. Sorrentino, the longest tenured Merchant, has often led the charge during late game rallies for the Merchants this year. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

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Merchants win a wild one at Morelli

August 1, 2017

Published in the August 1, 2017 edition.

MELROSE — The Merchants and Americans squared off for the fourth and final time this season last night at Morelli Field. Wakefield came into the game with a 2-1 record against Melrose in the 2017 season, but the most important game between two rivals is always the last…

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Forziati named to 2017 Boston Lax All-Underclassmen team

August 1, 2017

ANTHONY FORZIATI was recently named as one of three attackmen on the MIAA Division One Boston Lax All-Underclassmen first team. According to bostonlax.net, the team combines MIAA and ISL future stars who stood out to Boston Lax during their team's spring 2017 season. Forziati, who will be entering his junior year at WMHS, was named as a Middlesex League Freedom Division All-Star this year. — ANTHONY FORZIATI was recently named as one of three attackmen on the MIAA Division One Boston Lax All-Underclassmen first team. According to bostonlax.net, the team combines MIAA and ISL future stars who stood out to Boston Lax during their team’s spring 2017 season. Forziati, who will be entering his junior year at WMHS, was named

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Chanley two-hitter leads Unknowns to 1-0 win

July 31, 2017

Published in the July 31, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The defending Wakefield Twi-League Champs, The Unknowns squeaked out a 1-0 victory over the Loafers, Thursday night at Moulton

ADAM CHANLEY stole the show at Moulton Park on Thursday as the Unknowns beat the Loafers 1-0. Chanley pitched a complete-game two-hitter while striking out five for the Unknowns. — ADAM CHANLEY stole the show at Moulton Park on Thursday as the Unknowns beat the Loafers 1-0. Chanley pitched a complete-game two-hitter while striking out five for

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Walter Tennis Tournament to be held for junior players on August 26-27

July 31, 2017

Published in the July 31, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Geoffrey Walter Memorial Junior Tennis Tournament will take place the weekend of August 26-27 at the Dobbins Courts at Wakefield High School. This is the 15th year of the event being held in Geoffrey’s name.

Plans are underway to have three separate age brackets, each…

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Third annual Quannapowitt Paddle Battle August 6

July 28, 2017

THE THIRD annual Lake Quannapowitt Paddle Battle will take place August 6. The race will start at 8 a.m. at the head of the lake. Visit www.wakerec.com for more information.

Published in the July 28, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Focused Fitness with Sue, a local personal training and fitness company, will host the Third Annual…

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Sixth inning two-out rally propels Merchants to win

July 27, 2017

THE MERCHANTS got a big win against the Americans last night at Walsh Field. Mark Webber (13) salutes Bobby Losanno as he crosses home plate after a wild pitch to give the Merchants a 2-0 lead in the third inning. Losanno added three more hits last night to put his season total at 31. He has six more hits than the next closest batter in the Intercity League. (Dan Pawlowski Photo) — THE MERCHANTS got a big win against the Americans last night at Walsh Field. Mark Webber (13) salutes Bobby Losanno as he crosses home plate after a wild pitch to give the Merchants a 2-0 lead in the third inning. Losanno added three more hits last night to put his season total at 31. He

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Spots open for North Shore Swim Club programs

July 26, 2017

Published in the July 26, 2017 edition

North Shore Swim Club is accepting children into their swim lesson and swim team programs at Gordon College and St. John’s Prep. The fall session begins September 11, 2017.
NSSC is a USA swimming club that offers Pre Team, junior, age group, and Senior programs.
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PHOTO: Warrior Track and Field Clinic holds first of two meets

July 26, 2017

THE WARR IOR Track and Field Clinic held a meet last night at the Shaun Beasley Oval. The clinic, run through the Wakefield Recreation Department, has been meeting twice a week since July 11 to help middle school-aged participants learn the fundamentals of the many track and field events. WMHS track and field coaches, Ruben Reinoso and Perry Pappas were working with many other assistants in the training aspect of the clinic, and participants were able to pick four events to compete in for the meets yesterday and tomorrow. — THE WARR IOR Track and Field Clinic held a meet last night at the Shaun Beasley Oval. The clinic, run through the Wakefield Recreation Department, has been meeting twice a week since July 11 to help middle school-aged participants learn the fundamentals of the many track and field events. WMHS track and field coaches, Ruben

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WMHS to be well represented at Hockey Night in Boston

July 25, 2017

Published in the July 25, 2017 edition.

HAVERHILL — Four members of the WMHS hockey program will compete in the 2017 Hockey Night in Boston summer hockey tournament.

Brooke Lilley, an incoming junior at WMHS, and incoming seniors Courtney Hill and Olivia Cameron will play in the 23rd annual Girls’ Major Showcase August 2 to…