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PHOTO: M.L. Freedom Division Runner-Up

THE WMHS girls’ outdoor track team had a strong spring season and posted a 4-1 record to finish second in the Middlesex League Freedom division. The Warriors also had many Div. 3 state qualifiers and one athlete who competed in the All-State Meet and in the U.S. Nationals. Wakefield also had seven individual M.L. Freedom division all-stars and one relay team chosen. (Donna Larsson Photo)
THE WMHS girls’ outdoor track team had a strong spring season and posted a 4-1 record to finish second in the Middlesex League Freedom division. The Warriors also had many Div. 3 state qualifiers and one athlete who competed in the All-State Meet and in the U.S. Nationals. Wakefield also had seven individual M.L. Freedom

 

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Yianacopolus contributed to state championship run

Left-hander pitched and played first base for St. Mary’s

Published in the July 6, 2015 edition

LEFT-HANDER Clay Yianacopolus, a Wakefield resident, played a crucial role for St. Mary's in their run to a Div. 3 state title. Yianacopolus will attend Assumption College in the fall.
LEFT-HANDER Clay Yianacopolus, a Wakefield resident, played a crucial role for St. Mary’s in their run to a Div. 3 state title. Yianacopolus will attend Assumption College in the fall.

 

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Native Clay Yianacopolus just finished…

 

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Senior Townies outduel Lexington/Bedford

Wakefield prevails in 2-1 gem

Published in the July 6, 2015 edition

LEXINGTON — The Wakefield Middlesex Senior Babe Ruth Townies returned to action after nearly two weeks and it defeated Lexington/Bedford on Sunday night at Lexington High School by a 2-1 tally.

The Townies received seven strong innings from Dylan Melanson. Melanson allowed only…

 

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PHOTO: Middle Infielders

SECOND BASEMAN Chris Dettorre (right) throws the ball to first base as shortstop Jake Nardone backs up the play during the Dockside Townies game in the A division of the Lou Tompkins All Star Baseball League on Thursday night at Walsh Field. Wakefield dropped a 9-2 game to the Boston Astros 1 team to fall to 2-2 on the season.  (Donna Larsson Photo)
SECOND BASEMAN Chris Dettorre (right) throws the ball to first base as shortstop Jake Nardone backs up the play during the Dockside Townies game in the A division of the Lou Tompkins All Star Baseball League on Thursday night at Walsh Field. Wakefield dropped a 9-2 game to the Boston Astros 1 team to fall

 

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Boys’ lacrosse team had a great run this past spring

Warriors duplicated 15-5 record, added an M.L. Freedom division title to their achievements

THE WMHS boys' lacrosse team finished with a 15-5 record for the second straight year and captured the Middlesex League Freedom division title. Members of the team included Ryan Chambers, Anthony Drinkwater, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Austin Collard, Nick McGee, Mike Ruane, Will Miller, Pat Leary, Brandon Grinnell, MJ Urbano, Ned Buckley, Bryan Noyes, Vin Ferretti, James McAuliffe, Alex Mansour, Alex Flynn, PJ Iannuzzi, Alex Joly, Ty Collins, Dylan Frank, Dylan Brady, Andrew DeLeary, Justin Sullivan, Robert Keegan and Stephen Marino. The head coach was Andrew Lavalle and he was assisted by Doug Gallant. Tim Johnson was the JV coach. (Donna Larsson Photo)
THE WMHS boys’ lacrosse team finished with a 15-5 record for the second straight year and captured the Middlesex League Freedom division title. Members of the team included Ryan Chambers, Anthony Drinkwater, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Austin Collard, Nick McGee, Mike Ruane, Will Miller,

 

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PHOTO: WMHS Boys’ Tennis Team Made A Racquet

THE WMHS boys' tennis team posted a 4-12 record this spring. Members of the team included Adam Hammond, Mike Mouradian, James Hanron, Chris Calnan, Noah Sellers, Zack Covelle, Soren Helhoski, Matt Yirrell, Akash Altman, Andrew DeCecca, Matt Hoenig, Kevin Manning, Ben Wright, Andy DiCarlo, Ryan McCormack, Max South and Kevin Tran. The head coach was Cheryl Connors. (Donna Larsson Photo)
THE WMHS boys’ tennis team posted a 4-12 record this spring. Members of the team included Adam Hammond, Mike Mouradian, James Hanron, Chris Calnan, Noah Sellers, Zack Covelle, Soren Helhoski, Matt Yirrell, Akash Altman, Andrew DeCecca, Matt Hoenig, Kevin Manning, Ben Wright, Andy DiCarlo, Ryan McCormack, Max South and Kevin Tran. The head coach was

 

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Crowley joins Swim Across America to make waves in the fight against cancer

Published in the July 2, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — Janel Crowley of Wakefield has joined Swim Across America (SAA) to make a splash for pediatric cancer programs at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and MassGeneral Hospital for Children Cancer Center. Crowley will swim in the Boston Harbor Swim on July 10.

“The swims are a great way…

 

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Merchants blanked by Blue Sox

Drop 2-0 defensive gem

Published in the July 2, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — The streaky Wakefield Merchants’ bats were quiet last night at Walsh Field as they were shut out by the Lexington Blue Sox in a scintillating pitchers’ duel, 2-0, in Intercity League action.

For Wakefield, it suffered its fourth straight defeat and fell…

 

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Baseball team enjoyed tremendous success this spring

Warriors won first league title since 1989, clinched first tourney berth since 2009

THE WARRIOR baseball team won its first league championship since 1989 and posted a 15-6 overall record. Members of the team included Mike Caraglia, Anthony Cecere, Neil Fitzgerald, Luke Martin, Andrew Patti, Shawn Smeglin, Joe Stackhouse, Joe Greer, Andrew Auld, Tighe Beck, Corey Imbriano, Paul McGunigle, Matt Mercurio, Mike Guanci, Adam Chanley, Max Marchino, Dylan Melanson, Zach Kane, Zach Thomas, Tim Hurley, Will Shea, Carmen Sorrentino, Ben Coccoluto and John Evangelista. The varsity coaching staff included head coach Keith Forbes and assistants Gus Dettorre and Jason Zerfas. The JV coach head coach was Tom Leahy and his was assisted by Brian Millea. The freshman head coach was Scott McGonigle. McGonigle was assisted by Chris Giantassio. (Donna Larsson Photo)
THE WARRIOR baseball team won its first league championship since 1989 and posted a 15-6 overall record. Members of the team included Mike Caraglia, Anthony Cecere, Neil Fitzgerald, Luke Martin, Andrew Patti, Shawn Smeglin, Joe Stackhouse, Joe Greer, Andrew Auld, Tighe Beck, Corey

 

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Five Warriors named M.L. baseball all-stars

Freedom division champs led all teams in balloting

MATT MERCURIO
MATT MERCURIO

Published in the July 1, 2015

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

For the M.L. Freedom division champion Warriors, that meant five all-stars and the league MVP. Wakefield, which won…

 

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JV baseball team came close to perfection once again

Warriors posted an 18-1 record with lone blemish to Arlington

THE WARRIOR JV baseball team posted an 18-1 record this spring and nearly went undefeated for a second straight year. The members of the team included Tim Hurley, Max Marchino, Zach Kane, Kevin Murray, T.J Sellers, Ben Coccoluto, Mike Guanci, Matt Smith, Dylan Melanson, Carmen Sorrentino, Zach Thomas, Kyle Grossi, Evan Burns, Will Shea, Adam Chanley, Brett Maloney, John Evangelista and Cole Mottl. The head coach was Tom Leahy and he was assisted by Brian Millea.
THE WARRIOR JV baseball team posted an 18-1 record this spring and nearly went undefeated for a second straight year. The members of the team included Tim Hurley, Max Marchino, Zach Kane, Kevin Murray, T.J Sellers, Ben Coccoluto, Mike Guanci, Matt Smith, Dylan Melanson, Carmen

 

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Merchants cooled off by Andre Chiefs

Blanked 8-0 for second straight loss

MALDEN — The Wakefield Merchants seemed to be heating up with four straight wins and by going unbeaten in five games. However the locals have cooled off considerably in their past two games.

Wakefield suffered its second straight defeat as it was blanked by the Andre Chiefs, 8-0, last…

 

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