Melrose Sports

Declan Lippman, 8, to compete in Judo Youth Nationals

Published in the February 9, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—It’s not very often that an eight-year-old gets a chance to compete on the national stage.

But that honor goes to Melrose’s Declan Lippman, who will be traveling to the U.S.A. Judo Youth Nationals on March…

Beat rivals with season-high point total; now 5-1

Published in the February 9, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Lady Raider gymnastic team remains 5-1 on the season after a victory over Burlington and a satisfying…

4×200 relay team crowned league champs

Published in the February 9, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

BOSTON—The Melrose Lady Raider indoor track team had one of their most impressive showings in recent years at the 2018 Middlesex League Meet at the Reggie Lewis Center on Feb. 5. Melrose cracked the top ten in several events…

Melrose (11-2-1) could be best girls hockey team to date

Published in the February 2, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High girls’ hockey team have punched their ticket into the Div. 1 North playoffs after two straight wins, including a convincing 2-0 victory over Reading on Saturday, January 27 at Flynn Rink in…

After OT win over Reading, team seals deal w/Winchester

Published in the February 2, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Lady Raider basketball team is returning to the playoffs.

Melrose will once again be fighting in the Div. 2 North field after back- to-back wins over Reading and Winchester that clinched Melrose’s 10th win of…

Team will host Div. 3 North Sectionals on Feb. 10

Published in the February 2, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—It was a busy and productive week for the reigning Div. 3 state champion Melrose Red Raider wrestling team, who competed in the Middlesex League Showcase, took a league win over Watertown last week in…

Senior Day took place prior to Winchester meet

Published in the February 2, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High boys’ swim team gathered last week to honor their seniors at before the start of their home meet against Winchester at the Melrose YMCA pool. Melrose took the time to celebrate their dozen seniors who bid goodbye…

Melrose (8-6-1) goes 2-0-1 in one week of play

Published in the February 2, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—As the Melrose Red Raider hockey team approaches their tail end of the regular season, they remain a competitive 8-6-1 on the season following a key 3-2 win over Winchester on the road at O’Brien Rink…

Published in the January 26, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider swim team picked up another win this week when they defeated the Somerville High swim team, 82-75 on…

Lady Raiders cruising along at 2-1

Published in the January 26, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Lady Raider gymnastics team earned their second straight win with a 138.65-121.5 victory over Woburn on Friday, Jan. 19. Melrose swept all four events to help them remain 2-1 on the season. 

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Melrose falls to top ranked Belmont, 57-43

Published in the January 26, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Lady Raider basketball team had their work cut out for them when they hosted top ranked Belmont (8-1, 7-0) at home Tuesday night. Despite a game high 20 points from Melrose’s Alexis Doherty, the Marauders prevailed,…