Games taking place this weekend

Published May 7, 2021

MELROSE—There was nary a break for the hard working MHS athletes who completed try-outs last week and already have begun scrimmage competition and early season games for the MIAA spring season. 

Kicking off this season are baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls tennis, wrestling and boys and girls outdoor track. Their seasons run from approximately May 1 to June 7 with a post season to start at that time. Check next week’s edition for a complete preview of each sport.  

A look at this week’s varsity schedule: 

Wrestling (indoor) 

Kicks off Friday, May 7 v. Lexington 

Location: Home (Marcoux gym) 6:00 p.m. 

Boys tennis

Home opener Thursday, May 6 v. Stoneham 4

Sat. May 8, 10:00 a.m. @ Stoneham 

Girls tennis 

Kicks off: Thursday, May 6 @ Stoneham, 3:30 

Home opener: Sat. May 8 v. Stoneham at 9:00 a.m. 

Girls and boys outdoor track 

Kicks off Thursday, May 6 v. Stoneham

Location: Stoneham High track, 4:00 p.m. 

Softball 

Kicks off Thursday, May 6 @ Stoneham, 3:30 

Home opener: Sat. May 8 v. Stoneham, 9 (Pine Banks)

Baseball 

Home opener: Thursday, May 6 v. Stoneham, 4

Sat. May 8 @ Stoneham, 11

Girls Lax

Kicks off: Thurs., May 6 at Stoneham, 4:00 

Home opener v. Stoneham, Sat. May 8 3:00 p.m. (Fred Green) 

Boys Lax: 

Home opener: Thursday v. Stoneham, 4:30 p.m. 

Sat. May 8 @ Stoneham, 10:00 a.m.