Melrose Sports

Back-to-back honors make it a banner year

Published May 31, 2019

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High girls’ lacrosse team prevailed as the winners of the ML Freedom division after a 14-8 win over Wakefield at home on Friday, May 24. They have swept the division as undefeated victors for two straight years (this year going…

But 11-10 loss can’t keep Melrose out of playoffs

Published May 31, 2019

By BEN PAINCHAUD

MELROSE—Despite Melrose senior captain Lily Cunningham’s three goals and best efforts in the second half, the Melrose girl’s lacrosse team suffered a one goal defeat to Lynnfield on Wednesday, May 21 at Lynnfield High School, losing 11-10. Melrose kept the…

9th straight postseason for Melrose

Published May 31, 2019

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—For their ninth straight year, the Melrose Red Raider tennis team are returning to the Div. 2 playoffs. Melrose clinched a post season, plus second place in the Middlesex League Freedom division, following a victory over Wilmington on Friday, May 24.

A day before,…

After splitting play this week, Melrose needs 1 win

Published May 31, 2019

By BEN PAINCHAUD

MELROSE—The Melrose High baseball team’s quest for win number ten of the season was prolonged by Burlington on Monday, May 27, with the Red Devils shutting out the Red Raiders 3-0 at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School. Melrose couldn’t capitalize…

Win over Watertown a nice way to end

Published May 31, 2019

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High girls’ tennis team wrapped up their season on Friday, May 24 at home with a win over Watertown at the Crystal Street Courts. 

Coming up victorious for Melrose were Elise Nerden in third singles and the doubles…

Published May 31, 2019

NORTH ANDOVER—The Melrose High outdoor track teams were well represented when they took part in the 2019 MIAA Eastern MA Div. 3 State Final and Pentathlon Competition at Merrimack College over the weekend. 

They it off on Saturday with an an appearance at the Div. 3 Pentathlon. Among those competeing for…

Published May 24, 2019

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

MELROSE — It’s a fun game to play: Name the best Wakefield-Melrose sporting event you’ve ever been to.

How do you choose between generations of epic match ups and stunning conclusions?

Luckily for the packed house at Melrose High School on May 9 for the first ever Unified Basketball matchup…

16-10 win over Wakefield seals the deal

Published May 24, 2019

WAKEFIELD — The Melrose Red Raider lacrosse team earned their second straight league title with a 16-10 win over rival Wakefield on the road at Landrigan Field on May 16. It is also their 3rd Freedom League title in 5 seasons. At 11-5, and an…

Upperclassmen honored prior to Wakefield battle

Published May 24, 2019

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider baseball team saw their winning streak end with a tough 4-3 loss to rival Wakefield at home on Senior Night on Tuesday evening at Morelli Field. 

Melrose held a 2-0 lead in the first two innings thanks to…

Victory over Wakefield always fun

Published May 24, 2019

By JENNIFER GENTILE

WAKEFIELD—It was a week of celebration for the Melrose High girl’s tennis team, who enjoyed an early banquet and picked up a key league win over Wakefield on the road on Tuesday, 4-1. 

Melrose saw victories from Grace Sanderson (first singles, 6-1, 6-2)…

Could clinch tourney spot this week

Published May 24, 2019

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High girls lacrosse team is on the verge of clinching the Freedom League and a playoff spot after two key league wins over Watertown and Burlington this week. They remain undefeated in the Freedom League thanks to a clutch road…