Melrose Sports

Freshman track star is just getting started

Published March 15, 2019

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—In just two seasons as a Melrose High School athlete, freshman Charlotte Tysall has given the MA high school running world notice.

The track and field (and cross country) star has already become an All Conference runner for Melrose High, and…

Published March 15, 2019

MELROSE—The Melrose High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its new class of inductees for its 17th annual Induction Ceremony to be held at Memorial Hall on September 21, 2019. This year’s Hall of Fame class includes;

The 1923, 1941 & 1942 hockey teams (state, New England and North American…

2-time grand slam champ heading to Nationals

Published March 8, 2019

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—There is rarely such thing as perfection in high school sports. But then there is Melrose wrestler Hunter Adrian.

The Melrose High School junior will need his parents to build him another bedroom to store all the medals he’s earning as a…

Advanced to face Tewksbury on Wednesday

Published March 8, 2019

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider girls’ hoop team started their Div. 1 North playoff run with a resounding 54-35 victory over the Danvers Falcons on Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Melrose Middle School gym. The victory advanced to Melrose to the North semifinals…

Billerica upsets Melrose in playoffs, 2-1

Published March 8, 2019

By DANIEL ZIMMERMAN

STONEHAM—In recent high school ice hockey tournament quarterfinal games, all four of the Division 1 North match-ups were decided by one goal, which is a testament to the MIAA decision-making process. The bracket design was obviously a job-well-done.

That’s small consolation to the…

Young team will return plenty in 2020

Published March 8, 2019

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Lady Raider hockey team saw their successful season come to an end on Wednesday, February 27 at home at the Flynn Rink in Medford in the preliminary round of the MIAA Div. 1 North tournament against a tough Masconomet…

Barn-burner ends in 60-51 loss to Arlington

Published March 1, 2019

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider hoop team saw their playoff run end in the opening round of the Div. 2 North tournament when they fell to Arlington on Tuesday, 60-51, during a raucous battle at Arlington High gym.

Melrose was facing a Spy Ponder…

Published March 1, 2019

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—Melrose High junior Hunter Adrian didn’t let up all season. And there is no reason to stop now.

The undefeated 113 wrestler earned his third All State title on February 23 at St. John’s Prep by sweeping the field in his weight class to became only the 16th…

Playoffs begin on Sunday for 12-4-5 Melrose

Published March 1, 2019

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider hockey team begins their Div. 1 North playoff run this Sunday in a competitive Div. 1 bracket that includes rivals such as Reading, Winchester and Burlington. All four teams were once considered for Super 8 prospects but only Middlesex Large…