Melrose Sports

Adrian wins, Hebert advances to Finals

Published in the January 5, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The reigning Div. 3 State Champ MHS wrestling team has once again established itself as the team to beat during its young season as they competed in holiday tournaments, crowning champs in several weight classes.

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Published in the January 5, 2018 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High girls’ indoor track team have started strong at 3-1 as they compete in dual meet Middlesex League play. On Friday, Dec. 23, Melrose prevailed over league rival Wakefield in a key league meet, 49-42. Melrose found strength in their sprinting events and distance running to…

Wins over Lexington, Arlington has Melrose 2-0

Published in the December 22, 2017 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Lady Raider basketball team is sitting on top of the Middlesex Freedom League with back to back wins over large school

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A talented Melrose squad opens January 5

Published in the December 22, 2017 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High school gymnastics team returns to 2018 ready to collect more wins when they open their season Friday, January 5 at the YMCA of Metro North gymnastic center in Saugus. 

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Minutemen no match for Raiders in 51-37 win

Published in the December 22, 2017 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE 

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider hoop team opened their season on a fine note with a convincing 51-37 victory…

Setter helped Melrose get to state finals

Published in the December 22, 2017 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—After a remarkable senior season for the Div. 2 North champion Melrose High girl’s volleyball team, senior captain Lily Fitzgerald was named Div. 2 Player of the Year by The Boston Globe last week. The accolades continue as Fitzgerald was also…

Published in the December 22, 2017 edition

Expectations high for Melrose after historic season

Published in the December 15, 2017 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The 2017 reigning Div. 3 State Champion Melrose wrestling team returns after a historic season in which they became a first ever wrestling team of Melrose High to clinch a State title.

Are the expectations high?

Well, of course.…

Seniors could prove difference in 2017-18

Published in the December 15, 2017 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose High girl’s hockey team returns this winter with a seasoned group of upperclassmen that could prove the recipe of success Melrose to make a playoff run in 2017-18. 

Melrose’s current senior athletes have four years of experience as Red Raiders in…

Published in the December 15, 2017 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The 2017-18 Melrose Red Raider basketball team returns fresh off another playoff season and begin this Friday night at 7:00 p.m. at home against Lexington.

This year, Melrose returns with some fresh faces and experienced players that could keep them competitive in a tough Middlesex League. 

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Experienced squad returns this winter

Published in the December 15, 2017 edition

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE—The Melrose Red Raider hockey team is hoping this will be the year they take their game to another level. With a solid group of upperclass starters returning, Melrose could be poised to do to just that when they open their season…

Published in the December 15, 2017 edition

Foxborough, MA – With a 21-0 shutout victory over Nashoba in the 2017 Division 4 Super Bowl, Melrose High School’s Tim Morris has been named this week’s New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week. 

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