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Middlesex League Winter 2026 All Stars

March 26, 2026

AMONG THOSE who earned Middlesex League All Star honors for their winter sport was senior captain Jos Baranyi, who broke a school record in 2026. (file photo)

MELROSE—Nearly forty Melrose High winter varsity athletes were recognized for their achievements over the MIAA sport season by being named 2026 Middlesex League All Stars.

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Girls’ hockey team celebrates league-title season

March 26, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 27, 2026

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

AWARD WINNERS Grace Doyle and Julia McNeely earned Hat Trick awards at the recent MHS girls’ hockey banquet. (courtesy photo)

SAUGUS—The Melrose High girls’ hockey team had its end-of-season banquet recently at Rosaria restaurant in Saugus. That evening head coach Frank…

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Nationally recognized

March 22, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

The Melrose High boy’s indoor track 4×800 relay team capped off their outstanding season with an appearance at the Nike Indoor Nationals. There, they took 7 seconds off their newly established personal best and placed 16th in their division. Pictured from left: John Strong,

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Going the distance

March 21, 2026

Photo published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

THE MELROSE High girls’ indoor 4×800 state champion relay team recently extended their incredible season with an appearance at the New Balance New England Finals, where they ran their fastest time of the year at 9:41 and qualified for Nationals. Pictured (from left)

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Post season honors

March 20, 2026

Photos published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

THE MELROSE High gymnastics team had plenty of reason to celebrate. They recently saw two athletes advance to New England Finals in their concentrations. Hillary Bush and Bella Ferranti (pictured above) were among the regions’ best to compete last week in Fitchburg, MA…

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Sports: March 20, 2026

March 19, 2026

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Coach Sean Ryan’s vision has transformed Austin Prep basketball

March 19, 2026

HEACH COACH Sean Ryan addresses the Austin Prep Cougars boys’ basketball team earlier this season, when he helped lead the teams’ turnaround. (courtesy photo)

By KIM TAURO ’28
Austin Prep student

READING—Two years ago, Austin Prep’s boys’ basketball team finished 1-22 (.043). Last year’s 7-16 (.304) record showed progress. This winter, the Cougars surged to…

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Melrose High boys’ hockey honored for sportsmanship at TD Garden

March 19, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 20, 2026

PICTURED AT the TD Garden to receive the Mulloy Award was (from left to right) MHS assistant coach James Mosca, assistant captain Aiden Ryan, assistant captain Charlie Hoskins, senior Jack Burhnam, captain Jack Feeney, and MHS head coach Joe Ciccarello. (courtesy photo)

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Melrose Athletic Hall of Fame open to nominations

March 19, 2026

THE MELROSE Athletic Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its 2026 class and all future classes. Pictured is inductee team, the Melrose High 1989 boys’ basketball team. (file photo)

MELROSE—Do you know someone who belongs in the Melrose High Athletic Hall of Fame?

The Melrose Athletic Hall of Fame is now open to nominees…

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Paxton Barraza Returns to Junior Nationals

March 14, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 13, 2026

PARK CITY, UT—Melrose’s own Paxton Barraza, 15, will represent the city and the Crotched Mountain Freestyle Club (CMFC) for the second consecutive year at the prestigious Freestyle Junior Nationals, held March 16–22 at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City.

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Girls’ hockey team names winter All Stars

March 14, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 13, 2026

THE MELROSE High girls’ hockey team named three league All Stars after their playoff-bound season. (photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE—Three members of the Melrose High girls’ varsity hockey team were recently named to the Middlesex League Freedom Division All-Star…

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Melrose boys’ hockey celebrates 2026 season

March 13, 2026

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on March 13, 2026

THE 2025-26 Melrose High boy’s varsity hockey team. (courtesy photo)

By CORY THOMAS

MELROSE—The 2025-2026 Melrose High School Hockey team recently put the finishing touches on their season this week at their annual year-end hockey banquet.