Wakefield Sports

Published in the June 29, 2018 edition.

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — In sports, there’s no greater compliment; especially in a town like Wakefield.

But to Ryan Fitzpatrick, blue-collar means much more than being labeled gritty or…

Published in the June 28, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — On Saturday, more than 170 players competed…

Published in the June 27, 2018 edition

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — It was an instant classic.

On a warm Monday evening at Fernald Field, the Cubs and Red Sox met for a decisive Game 3 in Wakefield Little League’s Majors Town Series.

No matter the outcome, the series was already one of the best…

Published in the June 26, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Middlesex League’s girls’ lacrosse coaches met recently to make this year’s All-Star selections in both the Freedom and Liberty divisions.

The Wakefield Memorial High School girls’ lacrosse team had three All-Stars selected. Senior captain Meg Foley and junior Brooke Lilley were named First Team All-Stars…

Published in the June 25, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — The Middlesex League’s softball coaches met recently to make this year’s All-Star selections in both the Freedom and Liberty divisions. 

The Wakefield Memorial High School softball team had three All-Stars selected: senior captains Nicole Catino (catcher), Meagan Gibbons (second base) and Vanessa Kaddaras (third…

Published in the June 22, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Unknowns kicked off their 34th year of existence in the Twi League with a bizarre 6-2 win over the Slappers at Moulton Park on Wednesday.

Adam Chanley went the distance for the Orange, allowing five hits and two runs over seven innings, while striking out…