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Scrimmages set to start as Melrose fall teams prepare for season

August 22, 2025

THE MHS football team has three scrimmages lined up against Billerica on Aug. 23, Masco on Aug. 26 and Lynnfield on Aug. 29. (Raj Das edphotos.com File Photo)

MELROSE — The fall sports season is officially underway at Melrose High School.

Most teams will have next week to prepare for the regular season which will…

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August 21, 2025

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District champion 11-year-old All-Stars had a terrific summer

August 21, 2025

THE MELROSE 11-year-old All-Stars won the District 12 championship this summer and made it all the way to the sectional championship game. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE — Last year as 10-year-old’s, the Melrose Little League All-Stars lost in the Sectional 3 final to Needham. This summer, as 11-year old’s, the team reached the same…

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Americans come up short in ICL playoffs to eventual champion Blue Sox

August 21, 2025

THE MELROSE AMERICANS had a strong summer, finishing with an overall record of 17-13-1. (File Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE — Just like last year, the Melrose Americans baseball team’s season came to an end in the Intercity League playoff semifinals.

The Americans’ last game was on Aug. 12 as they fell to the visiting Lexington…

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August 14, 2025

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District champion 10-year-old All-Stars conclude terrific season

August 14, 2025

THE MELROSE 10-year-old All-Stars won the District 12 championship with a 5-1 win over Dorchester. The team concluded a terrific summer season with a record of 4-3. (Courtesy Photos)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE — It was a good run for the Melrose 10-year old Little League All-Star team this summer as they captured the District 12…

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Melrose football gears up for the season

August 14, 2025

THE MELROSE High football team starts their season today. The team will play a nine-game regular season starting with a home game against Peabody on Friday, Sept. 5. (File Photos)

MELROSE — The Melrose High football team begins their season with tryouts/practice on Friday.

Melrose will play a nine-game regular season, including the 65th Thanksgiving…

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Melrose’s Doetsch cements legacy at Austin Prep, commits to Wesleyan

August 7, 2025

READING — August Doetsch leaves a lasting legacy at Austin Prep in Reading as he graduated this year having built an exceptional record in both indoor and outdoor track—and even on the soccer pitch.

From the moment Doetsch first laced up his spikes for Austin Prep as an 8th grader, he made an impact…

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Summer stars

August 7, 2025

THE MELROSE 8U Jimmy Fund team made it to the championship game on Saturday, finishing up a terrific summer with a record of 11-1 while raising funds to support the fight against cancer. (Courtesy Photo)

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August 7, 2025

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Melrose 14-year-old All-Stars represent Massachusetts at regional tournament

August 7, 2025

THE MELROSE 14-year-old All-Stars won the state championship with a walk-off, 8-7 win in extra innings over Canton. The team then went on to represent Massachusetts in the Junior Eastern Regional Tournament in Dubois, Pennsylvania. (Courtesy Photos)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

DUBOIS, PA — For the first time ever, the Melrose 14-year old All-Star baseball team participated…

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Americans tune up for the ICL postseason

August 7, 2025

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE — On Monday evening, the Melrose Americans baseball team fell at home, 9-2, to the Lexington Blue Sox at Morelli Field. With that defeat, the Americans record fell to 15-10-1 while the Blue Sox, who are in first place in the Intercity League, improved to 21-5-1.