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Chinese U10 boys’ soccer team to compete against local teams

July 20, 2015

Published in the July 20, 2015 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — This coming weekend, the Wakefield Youth Soccer U10 boys’ team will have the unique experience of competing against a U10 team of 9- and 10-year-old players from Shenzhen, China.

Along with U10 teams from Lynnfield and North Reading, the four soccer clubs will…

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Pitching In

July 20, 2015

MATT JUNEAU was the starting pitcher for the Wakefield National 11-12 year old Little League Baseball All-Stars in their District 13 semifinal contest against Reading last Tuesday night at Fernald Field. The Nationals had a nice run in the District 13 Tournament going 3-3 overall. (Donna Larsson File Photo) — MATT JUNEAU was the starting pitcher for the Wakefield National 11-12 year old Little League Baseball All-Stars in their District 13 semifinal contest against Reading last Tuesday night at Fernald Field. The Nationals had a nice run in the District 13 Tournament going 3-3 overall.
(Donna Larsson File Photo)

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Senior Townies outdueled by Lexington/Bedford

July 17, 2015

Wakefield drops 3-1 gem in a Middlesex Senior Babe Ruth League contest

ADAM CHANLEY pitched seven strong innings last night for the Wakefield Townies in a Middlesex Senior Babe Ruth League game at Walsh Field. Chanley gave up four hits but Wakefield was on the short end of a 3-1 decision. (Donna Larsson Photo)

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Wakefield United Have Fantastic Season

July 17, 2015

THE Wakefield Soccer Association’s Wakefield United Girls' U13 team played another season in Maple (Massachusetts Premier League). Having moved up a division from last season, the team has just finished a very competitive season, which has tested it in all areas of the game. With true “Warrior Spirit” the ladies have risen to the occasion and demonstrated that they too have the ability and desire to compete at the club level. Wakefield finished the spring 2015 season with a very impressive record of 6-1, won its division and earned entry into the end of season GU13 Tournament where the team competed at the Mass. Youth Soccer facility in Lancaster. In the front row (from left to right) are Bridget Noell, Winnie Mylan, Retta Carroll, Paige Dube, Lillian Jones, Abby Mondello and Nicole Calandra. In the back row (from left to right) are Samantha Nett, Amalia Rizos, Kathryn Kerrigan, Emma Lambiaso, Lily Rhuda, Julia Castellano, Olivia Lucey, Sarah Melanson and Coach David Dube. Missing from the photo is Natalie Hopkins. — THE Wakefield Soccer Association’s Wakefield United Girls’ U13 team played another season in Maple (Massachusetts Premier League). Having moved up a division from last season, the team has just finished a very competitive season, which has tested it in all areas of the game. With true “Warrior Spirit” the ladies have risen to the occasion

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Nat 12s fail to crack undefeated Reading’s armor

July 16, 2015

Have District 13 Tourney run ended with 6-2 semifinal loss

CAL TRYDER is safe at first base as the throw was wide. The Nationals put up a good fight, but fell to undefeated Reading by a 6-2 score on Tuesday night in the District 13 semifinals. (Donna Larsson Photo) — CAL TRYDER is safe at first base as the throw was wide. The Nationals put up a good fight, but fell to undefeated Reading by a 6-2 score on Tuesday night in the District 13 semifinals.
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Merchants can’t take Root against Reading

July 16, 2015

No-hit by Bulldogs hurler in 3-0 setback

Published in the July 16, 2015 edition

By DAN MARGARITA

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Merchants took on the Reading Bulldogs last night but could do nothing against Reading pitcher Connor Root, who hurled a no-hitter in a 3-0 Reading Intercity League victory at Walsh Field.

“There’s not much…

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Giants capture Town Series championship

July 15, 2015

Top Orioles to be Wakefield’s best in Major Little League Baseball

Published in the July 15, 2015 edition

THE GIANTS captured the Town Series championship in the Majors division of Little League Baseball. Kneeling from left to right are Colin Olivieri, Cory Sample, Dan Mailhoit, Josh Collins, John Bennett and Joey O’Brien. The players standing from left to right are Joey Colliton, Brogan Chambers, Owen Michaud, Matt Juneau, John Summers and Josh Goc. The coaches from left to right are Rich Chambers, Brian Juneau, Chris Bennett and John Summers. — THE GIANTS captured the Town Series championship in the Majors division of Little League Baseball. Kneeling from left to right are Colin Olivieri, Cory Sample, Dan Mailhoit, Josh Collins, John Bennett and Joey O’Brien. The players standing

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Townies A team halts losing streak with 4-1 win

July 15, 2015

Tops North End in a Lou Tompkins contest

Published in the July 15, 2015 edition

BRETT MALONEY slides in safely at home plate during a recent game. Maloney pitched five innings last night and earned the win for the Townies in an A division game in the Lou Tompkins All Star Baseball League. Wakefield beat the North End, 4-1. (Donna Larsson File Photo) — BRETT MALONEY slides in safely at home plate during a recent game. Maloney pitched five innings last night and earned the win for the Townies in an A division game in the Lou Tompkins All Star Baseball League. Wakefield beat

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Senior Townies win third straight

July 14, 2015

Blank Arlington Pond Rats

JOHN EVANGELISTA hurled six shutout innings while allowing five hits. The right-hander also struck out five and walked five in the Townies 8-0 triumph over the Arlington Pond Rats in Middlesex Senior Babe Ruth League action. Evangelista also pitched for the Townies of the A Division in the Lou Tompkins All Star Baseball League. (Donna Larsson File Photo) — JOHN EVANGELISTA hurled six shutout innings while allowing five hits. The right-hander also struck out five and walked five in the Townies 8-0 triumph over the Arlington Pond Rats in Middlesex Senior Babe Ruth League action. Evangelista also pitched for the Townies of the A Division in the Lou Tompkins All

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Intercity League wins Amateur Baseball Classic for second time

July 14, 2015

Three Merchants All-Stars contributed to the circuit’s success

Published in the July 14, 2015

BROCKTON — The Intercity League became the first circuit to win the Eastern Mass. Amateur Baseball Classic twice with a 6-3 win over the Yawkey League Sunday evening at Brockton’s Campanelli Stadium.

The ICL won the inaugural title in 2012 with…