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Hornets boys’ basketball finishes 5-game home stand at 3-2

January 8, 2015

SENIOR TOM LEWIS battles for the opening tip off against Hamilton–Wenham. (John Friberg Photo)

By DAN NUNN

Stung by Greater Lawrence Tech 66-65

NORTH READING — The Hornets’ furious comeback fell short as they suffered a 66-65 defeat on the basketball court to the Greater Lawrence Tech Reggies in the first round of the Kipnes…

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PHOTO: Fast break

January 8, 2015

FAST BREAK. Hornet sophomore Anthony Eldridge leads the fast break down the court vs. Greater Lawrence. (Deanna Castro Photo)

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Boys’ and girls’ indoor track starts season strong

January 8, 2015

NORTH READING — After several weeks of training, the Hornet indoor track and field teams are off to a good start.

The girls’ team is 2-2, beating both Lynnfield and Essex Tech and losing two close meets to Triton and Newburyport.

The boys’ team is 3-1, dominating Lynnfield, Essex Tech, and Triton while falling to…

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Lady Hornets open season with three straight wins

December 31, 2014

NON CONTACT SPORT? Hornet junior Carli Eldridge shows great hustle by going to the floor with her Newburyport opponent to fight for a loose ball. At right is Hornet captain Adrianna Flanagan. (John Friberg Photo)

By DAN NUNN

Down Vikings 37-28

BYFIELD — The Lady Hornets basketball team went on the road for the first…

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Hornets plunder Vikings 62-40; now 1-2

December 31, 2014

By DAN NUNN

NORTH READING — The Hornets exploded for 33 points in the fourth quarter of the boys’ basketball game to earn their first win of the season over the visiting Triton Vikings 62-40 in their home opener on Dec…

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Skaters improve record at expense of Boston Latin

December 31, 2014

HORNET JUNIOR GOALIE Nick Ponte makes another great save in North Reading's win over Amesbury. No. 13 for the Hornets is Jared Valade. (Stephanie Tannian Photo) — HORNET JUNIOR GOALIE Nick Ponte makes another great save in North Reading’s win over Amesbury. No. 13 for the Hornets is Jared Valade. (Stephanie Tannian Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — The North Reading High boys hockey team improved to 2-1 on Dec. 23 as they hammered guest Boston Latin Academy, 8-1, at Burbank…

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PHOTO: Big Rebound

December 24, 2014

BIG REBOUND. Senior forward Frankie Elliott corrals an important rebound for the Lady Hornets, who beat Newburyport in the first varsity basketball game played in the new gymnasium. (Bob Turosz Photo)

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Lady Hornets open new gym with win over Clippers

December 24, 2014

HISTORIC POINTS. Hornet junior Jess Lezon scores the first varsity points in the new high school gymnasium in last week's Lady Hornet victory over the Newburyport Clippers. Lezon led all Hornet scorers with 21 points. (John Friberg Photo) — HISTORIC POINTS. Hornet junior Jess Lezon scores the first varsity points in the new high school gymnasium in last week’s Lady Hornet victory over the Newburyport Clippers. Lezon led all Hornet scorers with 21 points. (John Friberg Photo)

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NORTH READING— The Lady Hornets girls’ basketball team christened the new NRHS gymnasium with…

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Boys’ hoop loses OT heartbreaker at Newburyport 66-65

December 24, 2014

LONG RANGE. Senior Shane Bartlett takes a shot against Triton opponent in the first home game win for the Hornets this season. The Hornets defeated Triton 62 to 40. (Deanna Castro Photo)

By DAN NUNN

NEWBURYPORT — Despite a career high-25 points from senior guard Derek Hogan, the Hornets boys’ basketball team lost a season…

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Shorthanded Hornets nipped by Masco, 1–0

December 24, 2014

FIRST GOAL. Hornets Chris Onanian (25) and freshman Josh Rameriz, (10) celebrate the first goal of North Reading's season opener at the Burbank Rink as North Reading rolled over Amesbury, 6–1. (Stephanie Tannian Photo) — FIRST GOAL. Hornets Chris Onanian (25) and freshman Josh Rameriz, (10) celebrate the first goal of North Reading’s season opener at the Burbank Rink as North Reading rolled over Amesbury, 6–1. (Stephanie Tannian Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — Last Saturday evening, the North Reading boys’ hockey team was nipped by host Masconomet, 1–0…

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Lady Hornets primed for outstanding hoop season

December 18, 2014

STEP FOR STEP. Hornet sophomore Katerina Hassapis brings the ball past her Newburyport defender as the Lady Hornets won the first varsity basketball game played in the new high school gymnasium, 55 to 50. (Bob Turosz Photo)

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NORTH READING — With nine players returning from last season’s squad that made it to…

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Hockey Hornets ready to defend Cape Ann League title

December 18, 2014

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

NORTH READING — Last winter, the North Reading High boys hockey team fell to Marblehead, 4-1, in the first round of the Division 2 North state Tournament. With that loss, the Hornets ended the year at 16-3-2. Seven players from that team graduated.