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For Red Raiders, a character-building loss

History-makers filled a void and created memories 

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THE MELROSE Red Raider football team defied expectations all season, led by their incredibly tough senior squad (pictured). 
THE MELROSE Red Raider football team defied expectations all season, led by their incredibly tough senior squad (pictured).

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE — Often when a playoff season ends, a player or coach might shake his head and lament that his team had “one more game” in…

 

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Hoop team ready for action

Season home opener Sat. night against Lincoln-Sudbury

 

THE RED RAIDER basketball team opens their season Saturday, Dec. 13 at home against Lincoln-Sudbury.
THE RED RAIDER basketball team opens their season Saturday, Dec. 13 at home against Lincoln-Sudbury.

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE — The 2014-15 Red Raider hoop teams returns this weekend for its season opener against Lincoln Sudbury at the Melrose Middle School gym at 6:30 p.m. Saturday night…

 

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Melrose shines at Media Day at Gillette

Representatives of Melrose High School, the football team and cheering squad attend the MIAA Championship Breakfast and Media Day on Tuesday at Gillette Stadium, in preparation for Saturday's Super Bowl. (Donna Larsson photo) 
Representatives of Melrose High School, the football team and cheering squad attend the MIAA Championship Breakfast and Media Day on Tuesday at Gillette Stadium, in preparation for Saturday’s Super Bowl. (Donna Larsson photo)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE — The Melrose Red Raider football team got their first taste of Gillette Stadium at this week’s MIAA…

 

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Raider football victorious in Black Friday showdown

Delayed Thanksgiving game ends with 15-14 win over Wakefield

MIKE PEDRINI'S third quarter touchdown helped spirit a Melrose comeback that led to their 15-14 victory over Wakefield at the 55th Annual Thanksgiving Classic held in Wakefield last Friday. (Donna Larsson photo) 
MIKE PEDRINI’S third quarter touchdown helped spirit a Melrose comeback that led to their 15-14 victory over Wakefield at the 55th Annual Thanksgiving Classic held in Wakefield last Friday. (Donna Larsson photo)

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE — For the Melrose Red Raider football team it wasn’t…

 

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Nolan named All-Scholastic, All-State

ALLIE NOLAN has earned two All Scholastic honors by the Boston Globe and Boston Herald and All State honors after helping to lead Melrose Lady Raider volleyball to a 20-3 season.
ALLIE NOLAN has earned two All Scholastic honors by the Boston Globe and Boston Herald and All State honors after helping to lead Melrose Lady Raider volleyball to a 20-3 season.

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE — Melrose High School senior Allie Nolan has been awarded numerous post season honors after her outstanding work on the…

 

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Melrose Red Raider football heading to Super bowl

Team stuns Tewksbury, 14-7, to return to Foxboro for first time in 32 years

FOR THE first time in 32 years the Melrose Red Raider football team is going to the Superbowl. Melrose upset defending state champ Tewksbury 14-7 on Saturday at the Div. 3 North finals to punch their ticket to Gillette Stadium on Dec. 6 in Foxboro. Pictured is the 2014 Melrose champs celebrating their historic win. (Donna Larsson photo)
FOR THE first time in 32 years the Melrose Red Raider football team is going to the Superbowl. Melrose upset defending state champ Tewksbury 14-7 on Saturday at the Div. 3 North finals to punch their ticket to Gillette Stadium on

 

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Melrose to face Dartmouth in Super Bowl on Dec.6

Game information, broadcast news

By JENNIFER GENTILE

MELROSE — The Melrose Red Raider football team were not the only Cinderella story in Div. 3 this season. On Saturday the Dartmouth High School football team shocked many by beating undefeated Walpole (10-1) in the Div. 3 State Semifinal at Marciano Stadium. Melrose and Dartmouth will now…

 

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Red Raiders are repeat Div. 3 Northwest Champions

Win over C-C brings Melrose 1 win away from Superbowl; Tewksbury rematch Sat.   

JACK-POT! Senior Jack Hickey of the Red Raider football had no mercy on #1 seeded Concord Carlisle, and his two touchdowns helped Melrose earn their second straight Div. 3 Northwest title after securing a 28-20 upset win. Melrose plays Tewksbury Saturday, Nov. 22 in the Div. 3 State Semifinals. (Donna Larrson photo) 
JACK-POT! Senior Jack Hickey of the Red Raider football had no mercy on #1 seeded Concord Carlisle, and his two touchdowns helped Melrose earn their second straight Div. 3 Northwest title after securing a 28-20 upset win. Melrose plays Tewksbury Saturday,

 

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Anna “Steeles” the show at State Finals 

Senior collects medals & break records; swimmers earn 6 medals

MEMBERS OF the Melrose High School girls swim team celebrate their record-breaking performance at State Finals (courtesy photo)
MEMBERS OF the Melrose High School girls swim team celebrate their record-breaking performance at State Finals (courtesy photo)

MELROSE — In terms of dramatics, it was about as amazing a way to wrap up a high school swim career for Melrose High’s Anna Steele.

On…

 

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Apaches are CYFC Champions

MYF 5th-6th football knocks out Medford 13-12 for crown

MELROSE'S CYFC Champion Apache team celebrates after their victory over Medford. (courtesy photo)
MELROSE’S CYFC Champion Apache team celebrates after their victory over Medford. (courtesy photo)

MELROSE — The Melrose Youth Football 5th-6th grade team Apaches are champions after beating Medford 13-12 in the Commonwealth Youth Football Conference Championship on Saturday

The Apaches, coached by Mike Capaldo, Scott Thomas, Mark…

 

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Raiders to fight Tewksbury for Superbowl rights Sat. in Lowell

By JENNIFER GENTILE

THE RED RAIDER football team is primed for the Div. 3 North State Semifinals this Saturday, Nov. 22 against Tewksbury at Cawley Stadium in Lowell at 4:15 p.m. Senior quarterback Jake Karelas will help lead the 2014 Div. 3 Northwest champ Melrose team in a game that will determine who goes to Superbowl. (Donna Larsson photo) 
THE RED RAIDER football team is primed for the Div. 3 North State Semifinals this Saturday, Nov. 22 against Tewksbury at Cawley Stadium in Lowell at 4:15 p.m. Senior quarterback Jake Karelas will help lead the 2014 Div. 3 Northwest champ Melrose team in a game that will determine who goes to

 

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Raiders stun undefeated Woburn for semifinal win

Brilliant goal line stand protects 20-19 victory; sends Melrose to D3NW Final

MELROSE FOOTBALL has plenty of reason to celebrate. On Friday they knocked out top ranked, undefeated Woburn 20-19 in the D3 Northwest playoffs. Pictured celebrating after the victory are (left) quarterback Jake Karelas, Jack Hickey and Cameron Hickey. (Donna Larrson photo) 
MELROSE FOOTBALL has plenty of reason to celebrate. On Friday they knocked out top ranked, undefeated Woburn 20-19 in the D3 Northwest playoffs. Pictured celebrating after the victory are (left) quarterback Jake Karelas, Jack Hickey and Cameron Hickey. (Donna Larrson photo)

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