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Aldersgate’s Free-for-All Breakfast Nov. 8

November 6, 2025

NORTH READING — On Saturday, November 8, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Aldersgate UMC invites the community to enjoy their buffet of breakfast fare, from pancakes and french toast, to baked beans, bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, quick breads and more! All this is offered for free to bless the community, with free will…

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UPDATE: Hornet Football defeats Marlborough 42-7 will travel to Medfield (No.4) for a round of 8 matchup

November 6, 2025

Post publication update:
North Reading (No. 5) defeats Marlborough (No. 12) by a final score of 42-7. (Nov. 7)
Hornets advance to the Div. 5 round of 8 state touranament to face Medfield (No. 4) on the road on Friday, Nov. 14 at 6 pm.

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Football senior spotlight: Otto Indelicato

November 6, 2025

OTTO “OTTO-MATIC” INDELICATO

By DAN ZIMMERMAN

Amid the rhythmic chorus of “Otto-matic” from the Hornet cheerleaders and the adoring North Reading faithful gathered in the grandstand, senior running back Otto Indelicato takes the football and sets about his task. More often than not, he brings discomfort to those who try to stop him…

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Hornet spikers end terrific season with 1-1 record in state tournament

November 6, 2025

THE HORNETS celebrate a point during their 3-1 win over Burncoat in the first round of the Div. 3 state tournament on Saturday. North Reading ended their strong season with a record 17-3 after falling to Weston in the Round of 16. (Eric Evans Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — On Tuesday evening, the…

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Field hockey team falls to Hanover in first round of the state tournament

November 6, 2025

THE FIELD HOCKEY team saw a strong season come to an end with a road loss to Hanover in the first round of the Div. 3 state tournament. The Hornets finished at 10-6-3 overall. (Eric Evans Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

HANOVER — The North Reading High field hockey team fell to host Hanover, 5-1, on…

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UPDATE: Boys’ soccer team (No. 10) falls to Old Rochester Regional (No. 7) 2-1 in D3 state tournament round of 16

November 6, 2025

Post publication updates:

North Reading (No. 10) falls to Old Rochester Regional (No. 7) 2-1 in round of 16 of Div. 3 state tournament. (Nov. 8)

North Reading defeats Dedham (No. 23) 2-1 in 2OT in first round. (Nov. 5)

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Published November 6, 2025

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UPDATE: North Reading Girls’ soccer (No. 9) edged by Martha’s Vineyard (No. 24) in shootout 1-0 in first round of D3 state tournament

November 6, 2025

Post publication update:
North Reading (No. 9) falls to Martha’s Vineyard (No. 24) 1-0, decided in shootout by penalty kicks. (Nov. 5)

Published Novemebr 6, 2025

Girls’ soccer beats Fenwick on Senior Night, hosts the Vineyard in first round

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

THE SENIORS were honored before the girls’ soccer team’s 3-1

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Gerber, Romanski finish up season at CAL Open

November 6, 2025

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

BOXFORD — Seniors Leo Romanski and Conrad Gerber were the two North Reading High golf representatives at the Cape Ann League Open at Far Corner in West Boxford last week. Both players played at Far Corner the day before in the Division 3 North Sectionals.

“Playing there the day before helped them…