Melrose Sports

The standout at Belmont Hill broke school record

Published in the June 1, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—Melrose’s John Pappo is wrapping up a terrific high school running career at Belmont Hill high school and this fall will become a member of the Tufts University track team.

The soon-to-be graduate has enjoyed a prolific high…

Next stop playoffs for 11-5 Melrose

Published in the May 25, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High girls’ lacrosse team made history last week by becoming the first-ever Middlesex Freedom League champs after sweeping the league undefeated and improving to 11-5 overall, which matches their program-best record in 2016.

The playoff-headed Lady Raiders…

15-1 Melrose has eyes beyond Div. 2 North

Published in the May 25, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—An early glance at the 2018 spring schedule of the Melrose High boy’s lacrosse team revealed some must-see play action against a few division foes late in the season. 

That included a highly anticipated contest between Div. 2…

Comeback win over Wakefield earns Melrose a postseason

Published in the May 25, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High softball team is returning to playoffs after clinching a spot with a 10-8 comeback win over rival Wakefield on Wednesday, May 16 at Vet’s Field in Wakefield. Melrose remains 9-7 on the season with contests…

One win away from playoff spot after twin wins

Published in the May 25, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE — As their regular season winds down, the Melrose Red Raider baseball team is just one win away from locking in another playoff run after securing two victories wins in their last three games over the week, including…

Girls’ squad breaks school record

Published in the May 25, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider outdoor track teams had some best times and top finishes at the 2018 Middlesex League Championship held at Regis College on May 21.

The Melrose girl’s team finished fourth overall, but first in all Middlesex Freedom teams,…

Melrose (8-0) proving a Freedom League dynasty

Published in the May 18, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider tennis team will be once again updating their athletic banner.

Melrose officially clinched their fifth straight Middlesex Freedom League championship after a 5-0 win over Watertown that improved them to a flawless 8-0 in the…

Melrose (7-7) earns league wins over Stoneham, Watertown

Published in the May 18, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider baseball team’s fight for a postseason was made easier when they took two of their last three games against Freedom league opponents this week, improving to 4-2 in the league and 7-7 overall. 

Melrose…

Published in the May 18, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider track team competed in their final dual meet of the season when they traveled to Burlington to take on the Red Devils. Despite a loss, Melrose earned several top spots and first-place finishes on the eve of the Middlesex League Meet on…

Published in the May 18, 2018 edition

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

MELROSE — With the radars studied and the calm not fooling anybody, the Wakefield and Melrose boys’ lacrosse teams moved their start time up to 3:30 p.m. yesterday at Fred Green Field to try to beat the oncoming thunderstorms.

While the Melrose offense was ramping…