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Hornets fall to Lynnfield in annual turkey showdown, 28-10

Published in the December 3, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD RUNNING BACK Drew McCarthy tries desperately to recover his fumble in the second quarter but he's about to be denied by the Hornet defense, including  senior Nic O'Connell, (55),  Mike Quaratiello, (70), Brian Cotter, (51), who made the actual recovery and Bob O'Donnell, (52). The fumble led directly to Angelo Disanto's field goal that put North Reading ahead, 10–8. (Bob Turosz Photo)
LYNNFIELD RUNNING BACK Drew McCarthy tries desperately to recover his fumble in the second quarter but he’s about to be denied by the Hornet defense, including senior Nic O’Connell, (55), Mike Quaratiello, (70), Brian Cotter, (51), who made the actual recovery and Bob O’Donnell, (52). The fumble led

 

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Balmy weather brings out 1,500 runners for Turkey Trot

Published in the December 3, 2015 edition

THEY'RE OFF! This year's field of 1,500 runners in the 5K Turkey Trot takes off down Chestnut St. at Ispwich River Park. The race winner, David Wilson, (front row center, bib number 1362) finished in 16:11. (Bob Turosz Photo)
THEY’RE OFF! This year’s field of 1,500 runners in the 5K Turkey Trot takes off down Chestnut St. at Ispwich River Park. The race winner, David Wilson, (front row center, bib number 1362) finished in 16:11. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By BOB TUROSZ

NORTH READING — Temperatures were positively…

 

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Griffin Beal posed dual threat for Pingree Highlanders

Published in the December 3, 2015 edition

GRIFFIN BEAL
GRIFFIN BEAL

SOUTH HAMILTON — North Reading’s Griffin Beal has finished a very successful year as the senior quarterback and defensive back for the Pingree School Highlanders.

The dual–threat quarterback guided the prolific Pingree offense and helped the Highlanders to finish 7–4 this season. Beal became the first…

 

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Best bet for Big Game: a close, hard–fought contest

Published in the November 25, 2015 edition

THE 2015 HORNET FOOTBALL SQUAD is looking forward to taking on arch–rival Lynnfield on Thanksgiving Day. First row, from left, (captains): Nic O'Connell, David Smith, John Merullo. Second row: Caleb Wing, Chris Vella, Jared Curran, Nick Ponte, Sean Wilson, Andrew Jaroncyk, Angelo Disanto, Brian Cotter, Shane Burke, Joe Lennan, Nick Colangelo, Nick Copelas, Aaron Giangrande. Third row: Bob Donahue, Dylan Beauregard, James Moda, Michael Quaratiello, Sean Brogan, Nick Dell Isola, Tom McHugh, Jake Zelikman, Drew Delano, Matt McCarthy, Bob O'Donnell, Joe Gonthier, Ryan Bratton. Fourth row: Colin Boucher, Adam Pierce, Mike Luciano, Jake Bedell, Nick Arena, Nick Powell, Mike Brown, Kevin Farrelly, Ryan Quaglieri, Kevin Brown. Fifth row: Matt Jaroncyk, Noah Aran, Matt Debenedetto, Kyle Conley, Josh Bedell, Kyle Bythrow, Ryan Edison, Mason Siciliano, Jack DeAngelo, Tim Sanger, Lionel Beane, Tom Patch, Daniel Sweeney. Sixth row: Dante Centofanti, Dylan Cole, Sammy Hamdar, Michael Distasio, Matt Solecki, Mike Mikula, Alex D'Ambrosio, Mike Sheridan, Matthew Capozzoli, Matthew Penley, Billy Shaw, Matt Farro. Top row: (Coaches): Jim Brown, Jim Gallotto, Jeff Wall, Chuck Campobasso, Elias Reinoso, Ernest Arena. (Bob Turosz Photo)
THE 2015 HORNET FOOTBALL SQUAD is looking forward to taking on arch–rival Lynnfield on Thanksgiving Day. First row, from left, (captains): Nic O’Connell, David Smith, John Merullo. Second row: Caleb Wing, Chris Vella, Jared Curran, Nick Ponte, Sean Wilson, Andrew Jaroncyk, Angelo Disanto, Brian Cotter, Shane Burke, Joe

 

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A Pioneer’s view of the big game

Published in the November 25, 2015 edition

HORNET FOOTBALL TEAM CAPTAINS  are, from left: David Smith, a senior; Nic O'Connell, a senior and John Merullo, a junior. (Bob Turosz Photo)
HORNET FOOTBALL TEAM CAPTAINS are, from left: David Smith, a senior; Nic O’Connell, a senior and John Merullo, a junior. (Bob Turosz Photo)

By TOM CONDARDO

LYNNFIELD  — The Lynnfield Pioneers (7-3) and North Reading Hornets (8-2) have been on a collision course all season. They nearly met…

 

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Hornets historic season comes to an end in state semi–finals

Published in the November 25, 2015 edition

HOTLY CONTESTED. Katie Welch, senior captain and midfielder, fights her Medway opponent  for the ball. Medway beat North Reading, 1–0 in the state semi–final. (Steve Nathan Photo)
HOTLY CONTESTED. Katie Welch, senior captain and midfielder, fights her Medway opponent for the ball. Medway beat North Reading, 1–0 in the state semi–final. (Steve Nathan Photo)

By DAN NUNN

LYNN— The Lady Hornets’ superb season and tournament run ended at the hands of the Medway Mustangs 1-0…

 

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Lady Hornets win first-ever Division 3 North championship

Published in the November 19, 2015 edition

JUBILANT HORNETS. NRHS girls varsity soccer captains with the Division 3 North championship trophy. Left to right: Katie Welch, Jordan Schille, and Jill Comeau.(John Friberg Photo)
JUBILANT HORNETS. NRHS girls varsity soccer captains with the Division 3 North championship trophy. Left to right: Katie Welch, Jordan Schille, and Jill Comeau.(John Friberg Photo)

By DAN NUNN

Down unbeaten Hamilton-Wenham in shootout in North semifinals

LYNN — The Lady Hornets upended the previously unbeaten and first…

 

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Hornets regain season momentum with 21–0 win over Bedford

Published in the November 19, 2015 edition

CENTURY MARK. Nic O’Connell (55) shows off his speed and athleticism breaking through the line and picking up his 100th tackle on the season. O’Connell, a three–year captain, will start his 43rd varsity game in four years on Thanksgiving. He has started every game on both sides of the ball. Number 52 is junior Bob O’Donnell. (Bob Currier Photo)
CENTURY MARK. Nic O’Connell (55) shows off his speed and athleticism breaking through the line and picking up his 100th tackle on the season. O’Connell, a three–year captain, will start his 43rd varsity game in four years on Thanksgiving. He has started every game on both sides of

 

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Two seniors sign letter of intent

 Published in the November 19, 2015 edition

NRHS SENIORS Nick Ponte and Julia Valenti sign their letters of intent to compete athletically for colleges next year – Ponte and Merrimack and Valenti at Dartmouth. (Courtesy Photo)
NRHS SENIORS Nick Ponte and Julia Valenti sign their letters of intent to compete athletically for colleges next year – Ponte and Merrimack and Valenti at Dartmouth. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — On Friday afternoon two North Reading High School seniors, Nicholas Ponte and Julia Valenti made their…

 

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Lady Hornets advance to play in D–3 North Finals

Published in the November 12, 2015 edition

JUBILATION. Sophomore Rachel Hill (12) beams with delight as she congratulates classmate Juliette Nadeau (2) on her second goal of the night in the girls' tournament win against Triton. (John Friberg Photo)
JUBILATION. Sophomore Rachel Hill (12) beams with delight as she congratulates classmate Juliette Nadeau (2) on her second goal of the night in the girls’ tournament win against Triton. (John Friberg Photo)

By DAN NUNN

NORTH READING — The Lady Hornets girls soccer team upended the No. 1…

 

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Watertown too much for Hornets in 31–7 playoff loss

Published in the November 12, 2015 edition

HORNETS 1, REFEREE 0. The ref goes down as a host of Hornets, led by Nick Copelas, (16), tackle the Watertown ball carrier. (John Friberg Photo)
HORNETS 1, REFEREE 0. The ref goes down as a host of Hornets, led by Nick Copelas, (16), tackle the Watertown ball carrier. (John Friberg Photo)

By ANDREW MOUNTER

NORTH READING — The North Reading football Hornets were eliminated from the MIAA Division 4 North playoffs last Friday…

 

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Boys soccer ends season with heartbreaking loss in OT

Published in the November 12, 2015 edition

HORNET JUNIOR Anthony Tramontozzi pushes through several Redmen opponents in MIAA tournament play against Tewksbury. (Deanna Castro Photo)
HORNET JUNIOR Anthony Tramontozzi pushes through several Redmen opponents in MIAA tournament play against Tewksbury. (Deanna Castro Photo)

By DAN NUNN

NORTH READING — The Hornets boys’ soccer season ended in heartbreaking fashion with their 3-2 overtime loss to the Tewksbury Redmen in the first round of the…

 

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