Wakefield Sports

Crowley joins Swim Across America to make waves in the fight against cancer

Published in the July 2, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — Janel Crowley of Wakefield has joined Swim Across America (SAA) to make a splash for pediatric cancer programs at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and MassGeneral Hospital for Children Cancer Center. Crowley will swim in the Boston Harbor Swim on July 10.

“The swims are a great way…

 

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Merchants blanked by Blue Sox

Drop 2-0 defensive gem

Published in the July 2, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — The streaky Wakefield Merchants’ bats were quiet last night at Walsh Field as they were shut out by the Lexington Blue Sox in a scintillating pitchers’ duel, 2-0, in Intercity League action.

For Wakefield, it suffered its fourth straight defeat and fell…

 

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Baseball team enjoyed tremendous success this spring

Warriors won first league title since 1989, clinched first tourney berth since 2009

THE WARRIOR baseball team won its first league championship since 1989 and posted a 15-6 overall record. Members of the team included Mike Caraglia, Anthony Cecere, Neil Fitzgerald, Luke Martin, Andrew Patti, Shawn Smeglin, Joe Stackhouse, Joe Greer, Andrew Auld, Tighe Beck, Corey Imbriano, Paul McGunigle, Matt Mercurio, Mike Guanci, Adam Chanley, Max Marchino, Dylan Melanson, Zach Kane, Zach Thomas, Tim Hurley, Will Shea, Carmen Sorrentino, Ben Coccoluto and John Evangelista. The varsity coaching staff included head coach Keith Forbes and assistants Gus Dettorre and Jason Zerfas. The JV coach head coach was Tom Leahy and his was assisted by Brian Millea. The freshman head coach was Scott McGonigle. McGonigle was assisted by Chris Giantassio. (Donna Larsson Photo)
THE WARRIOR baseball team won its first league championship since 1989 and posted a 15-6 overall record. Members of the team included Mike Caraglia, Anthony Cecere, Neil Fitzgerald, Luke Martin, Andrew Patti, Shawn Smeglin, Joe Stackhouse, Joe Greer, Andrew Auld, Tighe Beck, Corey

 

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Five Warriors named M.L. baseball all-stars

Freedom division champs led all teams in balloting

MATT MERCURIO
MATT MERCURIO

Published in the July 1, 2015

WAKEFIELD — The Middlesex League baseball coaches met recently to make this year’s all-star selections in the Freedom and Liberty divisions.

For the M.L. Freedom division champion Warriors, that meant five all-stars and the league MVP. Wakefield, which won…

 

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JV baseball team came close to perfection once again

Warriors posted an 18-1 record with lone blemish to Arlington

THE WARRIOR JV baseball team posted an 18-1 record this spring and nearly went undefeated for a second straight year. The members of the team included Tim Hurley, Max Marchino, Zach Kane, Kevin Murray, T.J Sellers, Ben Coccoluto, Mike Guanci, Matt Smith, Dylan Melanson, Carmen Sorrentino, Zach Thomas, Kyle Grossi, Evan Burns, Will Shea, Adam Chanley, Brett Maloney, John Evangelista and Cole Mottl. The head coach was Tom Leahy and he was assisted by Brian Millea.
THE WARRIOR JV baseball team posted an 18-1 record this spring and nearly went undefeated for a second straight year. The members of the team included Tim Hurley, Max Marchino, Zach Kane, Kevin Murray, T.J Sellers, Ben Coccoluto, Mike Guanci, Matt Smith, Dylan Melanson, Carmen

 

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Merchants cooled off by Andre Chiefs

Blanked 8-0 for second straight loss

MALDEN — The Wakefield Merchants seemed to be heating up with four straight wins and by going unbeaten in five games. However the locals have cooled off considerably in their past two games.

Wakefield suffered its second straight defeat as it was blanked by the Andre Chiefs, 8-0, last…

 

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WMHS Girls’ Track Team Honors Season

THE WMHS girls’ outdoor track recently held its award banquet. In the front row (from left to right) are Allee Purcell (Rookie of the Year Track), Julia Derendal (Rookie of the Year Field), Alex Rollins (Unsung Hero Field), Sara Custodio (Unsung Hero Track), Abby Harrington (Co-MVP) and Sam Ross (Co-MVP). In the second row (from left to right) are Nicole Galli (Coaches award), Lauren Sallade (Coaches Award), Shannon Quirk (Outstanding Distance Runner), Emily Hammond (Lady Warrior Track Award), Nicole Amalfitano (Outstanding Captain) and Sarah Buckley (Outstanding Hurdler).
THE WMHS girls’ outdoor track recently held its award banquet. In the front row (from left to right) are Allee Purcell (Rookie of the Year Track), Julia Derendal (Rookie of the Year Field), Alex Rollins (Unsung Hero Field), Sara Custodio (Unsung Hero Track), Abby Harrington (Co-MVP) and Sam Ross (Co-MVP). In the second row (from

 

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Yankees repeat as Senior LL Baseball Town Series Champs

Cap off 23-1 season with a sweep of the Nationals in the best-of-three final

THE YANKEES repeated as Town Series champs in Senior Little League Baseball. In the front row (L-R) are Brett Maloney, John Stanfield, Bobby Pearl, Brendan Coughlin, Ryan Smith and Max Marchino. In the second row (L-R) are Cameron Coleman, Sean Joudrie, Anthony DeVito, Timmy Coggswell, Mike Lucey, Justin Harding, Carmen Sorrentino and Shawn Carlson. In the back row (L-R) are coaches Michael Maloney, Rick Norton and Paul Pearl.
THE YANKEES repeated as Town Series champs in Senior Little League Baseball. In the front row (L-R) are Brett Maloney, John Stanfield, Bobby Pearl, Brendan Coughlin, Ryan Smith and Max Marchino. In the second row (L-R) are Cameron Coleman, Sean Joudrie, Anthony DeVito,

 

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Merchants have four-game win streak snapped

Locals drop 5-4 game to the Reading Bulldogs

BEVERLY — The Wakefield Merchants had their four game winning streak come to an end in dramatic fashion on Friday night at Endicott College as the Reading Bulldogs came from behind for a 5-4 win in an Intercity League contest.

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Robertson completes a decade of dominance

Captures 10th consecutive Hartshorne Cup title

By BUD KEOHAN

WAKEFIELD — Former WMHS boys’ tennis coach Brian Robertson completed a full decade of dominating the town’s premier tennis tournament, the

BRIAN ROBERTSON made it 10 consecutive Hartshorne Cup titles, his powerful left-handed strokes once again being too much for the rest of the field. (Steve Hayes Photo)
BRIAN ROBERTSON made it 10 consecutive Hartshorne Cup titles, his powerful left-handed strokes once again being too much for the rest of the field. (Steve

 

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Yankees post 7-4 triumph over Nationals

In Game 1 of Senior L.L. Baseball Town Series

WAKEFIELD — Game 1 of the Wakefield Senior Little League Baseball Town Series went to the regular season leader, the Yankees, with a 7-4 win over the Nationals last night at Walsh Field.

Game 2 of the finals will be Friday night at 5:45pm at Walsh Field…

 

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Dodgers win third straight town championship

Top White Sox in Senior Little League Softball

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THE DODGERS were crowned the Little League Senior Softball Town Series champs for the third straight year. In the front row (from left to right) are Sharice Bono, Alexis Truesdale, Macie Story, Nicole Catino, Rachel Janielis, Mackenzie Story and Vanessa Kaddaras. In the second row (from left

 

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