Melrose Sports

At 3-3, Melrose looks to turns things around

Published in the October 19, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider football team has now fallen to 3-3 after two consecutive losses; this after a 21-14 defeat by the Winchester Sachems at Knowlton Stadium last Friday evening, Oct. 12. With a regular season finale scheduled…

At 6-2-1, talented Melrose qualifies for North Sectional

Published in the October 12, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE 

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider golf team will see a post season after clinching a playoff spot in a 40.5-31.5 victory over Lexington on Oct. 4, 2018 at Bellevue Golf Club in Melrose. At 6-2-1 the Red Raiders…

Published in the October 12, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—Each October, members of the Melrose High swim team take part in a cause that is dear to their heart: the Annual Buddy Walk & Family Festival at Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield. This year it was held on Sunday, October 7 and once again drew…

Red Raiders (3-2) take a hit with a 40-14 loss

Published in the October 12, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—There is a new sheriff in town in the Middlesex Freedom League football division. 

For several years, the Stoneham Spartans have been chipping away at the Melrose Red Raiders. Last season, Melrose required overtime to prevail…

Bynoe’s 20-yard boot tops Wilmington, 17-14

Published in the October 5, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—After a forty-eight minute grudge match, Melrose senior kicker Kemar Bynoe lined up for a field goal with just five seconds left to break open a 14-14 tie and lift Melrose to their third victory of the season. With the pressure on, Bynoe prevailed;…

Melrose (5-1-1) on verge on clinch league, trip to States

Published in the October 5, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—Don’t look now, but the Melrose Red Raider golf team may be the next Middlesex Freedom League champions.

Last week, Melrose continued their winning streak and improved to a 5-1-1 record after defeating perennial powerhouse Winchester…

3-3 tie has Melrose & Burlington awaiting round 2

Published in the October 5, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider soccer team finished with a 3-3 tie against a competitive Burlington team on Sept. 27 at Pine Banks in Melrose, improving to 2-3-3 on the season with seven points towards playoff qualification.

The two…

Melrose improves to 2-1; hosts Wilmington tonight

Published in the September 28, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE 

WATERTOWN—It was a battle between the Div. 4 Super Bowl Champs and the Div. 5 North Champs, and a key Freedom League game. But the Melrose Red Raider football prevailed, defeating league rival Watertown, 28-13, on the road on Friday,…

Melrose earns first victory with 4-0 shutout

Published in the September 28, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Lady Raider soccer team picked up their first win of the season with a convincing 4-0 win over Watertown on September 20. 

Goalie Jill Stone earned the shutout at the net, while attacker Serena DeBari scored…