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Wakefield ends affiliation with Pop Warner Football

March 9, 2016

Joins Commonwealth Youth Football League like several neighboring towns

Published in the March 9, 2016 edition

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Pop Warner is now Wakefield Youth Football and Cheer.

After careful consideration, the Wakefield Pop Warner Board has decided to go in a new and exciting direction with its youth football and cheer program and has…

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PHOTO: Students vs. Teachers

March 9, 2016

THE NINTH annual Galvin Student vs. Staff Basketball Game drew quite a crowd at the Charbonneau Field House last year. The Galvin PTO hopes for just as good if not better turnout for this year’s contest tomorrow night at the Plansky Gym. (Jean Connor Photo)

Published in the March 9, 2016 edition

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Overtime doesn’t pay off for Warriors

March 8, 2016

Boy cagers upset bid falls short with 83-79 setback to Salem

COREY IMBRIANO, a senior, dribbled the ball up the floor during Wakefield’s tournament game against Salem. Despite a valiant effort by the Warriors, top-seeded Salem ended Wakefield’s season in the Div. 2 North quarterfinals. (Donna Larsson Photo)

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Boys’ hoop team hopes to cast a spell on Salem

March 7, 2016

Warriors face Witches tonight in Div. 2 North quarterfinal game

KOBEY NADEAU, a junior (#23), goes for the ball underneath the basket during Wakefield’s first round tournament victory over Beverly last night Tuesday. The Warriors are hoping to defeat another Northeastern Conference team when they face Salem tonight in a quarterfinal game at Salem High School. (Donna Larsson File Photo) — KOBEY NADEAU, a junior (#23), goes for the ball underneath the basket during Wakefield’s first round tournament victory over Beverly last night Tuesday. The Warriors are hoping to defeat another Northeastern Conference team when they face Salem tonight in a quarterfinal game at Salem High

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Girls’ hoop team throws a scare into Cougars

March 4, 2016

Warriors take third-ranked AC to overtime in Div. 2 North first round game

HEAD COACH Meghan O’Connell (center) talks to her team during last night’s state tournament game against Arlington Catholic. The Warriors dropped a 57-51 game to the Cougars in overtime to have their season come to an end. (Donna Larsson Photo)

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Girl cagers hope to tame Cougars

March 3, 2016

Take on third-ranked Arlington Catholic tonight in first round tourney contest

Published in the March 3, 2016 edition.

By JIM SOUTHMAYD

WOBURN — The Wakefield Memorial High girls’ basketball team barely made the state tournament. Now it will be up to the Warriors to make the most of the opportunity.

But to earn a state…

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District Champs

March 3, 2016

LED BY Head Coach Brian Casey and Assistant Coaches Jack Haggerty and Shawn Linehan, the Wakefield Squirt 2 boys’ hockey team won the 2015-16 Squirt 2 District Championship and represented Wakefield this past weekend at the 2015-16 Squirt Tier III Massachusetts Hockey State Championships in Springfield. In the front row is Alex Dubow. In the second row are Brian Casey, Vincent Kaddaras, Jake Haggerty, Joshua Linehan and Brendan Campea. In the third row are Christopher Champa, Ryan Sallee, Zachary Laverdure, Cameron Jaena, Chappie Holleran, Franklin Leone and Andrew Cappella. — LED BY Head Coach Brian Casey and Assistant Coaches Jack Haggerty and Shawn Linehan, the Wakefield Squirt 2 boys’ hockey team won the 2015-16 Squirt 2 District Championship and represented Wakefield this past weekend at the 2015-16 Squirt Tier III Massachusetts Hockey State Championships in Springfield. In the front row is Alex Dubow. In the second

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Boys’ hoop team cages Panthers in first round of state tourney

March 2, 2016

Warriors prevail in overtime thriller, 58-57

Published in the March 2, 2016 edition

By JIM SOUTHMAYD

BEVERLY — The Wakefield Memorial High boys’ basketball team wasn’t…

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Boys’ hoop team finds Panthers to be a bit of a mystery

March 1, 2016

Warriors take on Beverly in first round tourney game tonight at BHS

THE WARRIOR boys’ basketball team is hoping to high five each other after a win in tonight’s Div. 2 North tournament game against Beverly. The first round matchup will be played at Beverly High School. (Donna Larsson File Photo)

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Evan Gourville takes fifth at All-State Meet

February 29, 2016

Senior qualifies for New England Wrestling Championships

SENIOR CAPTAIN Evan Gourville warms up before competing at the 170 weight class in the All-State Meet which was held on Friday and Saturday at Reading High School. Gourville took fifth overall. (Donna Larsson Photo)

Published in the February 29, 2016 edition.

READING — As it turned out…

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Boys’ indoor track team has six M.L. All-Star selections

February 26, 2016

Five individual athletes, relay team honored in Freedom division

Published in the February 26, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Middlesex League boys’ indoor track coaches met recently to make this year’s all-star selections in both the Freedom and Liberty divisions.

For the Warriors, they had five individual athletes chosen and one relay team honored.

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Getting Ready For Softball

February 26, 2016

THE 2016 “Get Ready for Softball” Clinic was held on Feb. 23, 24 and 25 at the Charbonneau Field House at WMHS. Players in grades 5-12 were welcome. The clinch was run by the WMHS softball coaching staff. The clinic focused on basic softball fundamentals which included fielding, hitting/bunting, outfield play, catching and base running. (Karen Pugsley Photo) — THE 2016 “Get Ready for Softball” Clinic was held on Feb. 23, 24 and 25 at the Charbonneau Field House at WMHS. Players in grades 5-12 were welcome. The clinch was run by the WMHS softball coaching staff. The clinic focused on basic softball fundamentals which included fielding, hitting/bunting, outfield play, catching and base running.