North Reading Sports
Hornet boys’ basketball is grateful to compete
Published January 14, 2021 By DAN NUNN SENIOR Brayden Scribner is one of three captains leading the Hornets in 2021. (NRHS Athletics Photo) NORTH READING — In a season unlike any other, in the face of uncertainty due to the fluid COVID-19 situation, the NRHS boys’ basketball team will need to count on their tri-captains and four other returning players to get through the season. “The pandemic has thrown everything out of whack and it’s certainly been an adjustment,” said head coach Joe Casey. “We are looking to establish our identity as...
read moreHornet hockey falls to Triton 3-0
Published January 14, 2021 By DAN ZIMMERMAN SAM ELLIOTT stops a shot during an early Triton power play on Jan. 6. The junior had plenty of big saves during North Reading’s season opener against the Vikings at Kasabuski Rink. (NRHS Athletics Photo) SAUGUS — Last season, the North Reading hockey team didn’t fare very well against Triton, losing a pair of decisions by a combined 11-1 tally. The trend continued last Wednesday night as the Hornets dropped their season-opener to their nemesis, 3-0. On the strength of a goal in each...
read moreGirls’ hoop conquer Generals in season opener
Published January 14, 2021 By DAN NUNN JUNIOR Rose Morelli had nine points, six rebounds, four steals and two assists during North Reading’s season opening victory over Hamilton-Wenham on Jan. 5. (NRHS Athletics Photo) NORTH READING — The NRHS girls’ basketball team opened the season on Jan. 5 with a hard fought 41-37 home victory over the Hamilton-Wenham Generals. Junior Rose Morelli stuffed the stat sheet with nine points, six rebounds, four steals and two assists. Sophomore Brianne Slattery was terrific with nine points, four rebounds and two assists and...
read morePHOTO: Great start
NRHS teammates Paige Thibedeau (25) and Jenna DiNapoli (24) both had great games during the Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading co-op girls’ hockey team’s season-opening 5-3 win over Masco on Saturday. Thibedeau, a senior, scored two goals. DiNapoli, a sophomore, added one goal. (Courtesy Photo) Published January 14,...
read moreDeep Hornet hockey team ready to compete in 2021
Published January 7, 2021 By DAN ZIMMERMAN THE 2021 NRHS boys’ hockey team is ready for a unique season. (File Photo) ANDOVER — Despite an ever-increasing COVID-19 caseload in Massachusetts and the threat of further lockdowns on the horizon, health officials and the MIAA have found the means to ease certain pandemic restrictions enough for high school athletics to proceed this winter. Approved sports are limited to basketball, ice hockey, gymnastics and swimming and will feature a shortened 10 game season instead of the typical 20, along with a number of safety...
read moreFive All-Stars named for CAL champion boys’ soccer team
JOSH STANIEICH Published December 31, 2020 NORTH READING — The North Reading High School boys’ soccer team had a season for the history books this fall, finishing with a record of 7-1-2 to earn a share of the Cape Ann League Kinney Division title. It was the team’s first CAL championship since 2006. The Hornets outscored their opponents 22-5 which is an average score of 2.2-0.5. North Reading had two players named to the CAL First Team, three players named to the CAL Second Team and one named to...
read moreFour All-Stars named for CAL champion girls’ soccer team
Published December 24, 2020 JULIA THORSTAD NORTH READING — It was a season to remember for the North Reading High girls’ soccer team. The Hornets finished their 10-game season with a 6-1-3 record, finishing with a Cape Ann League championship for the first time since 2005. “Despite the modifications and shortened season, this group of players was truly special,” said head coach Sean Killeen who was named Coach of the Year in the Kinney Division. “We dropped our first game 1-0 and although we dropped a couple of points...
read moreNorth Reading Youth Lacrosse registration is open for spring season
Registration fees increase at the end of December Published December 24, 2020 REGISTRATION remains open for the North Reading Youth Lacrosse 2021 spring season. Visit nryll.org to learn more and sign up. (Courtesy Photo) North Reading Youth Lacrosse has announced that registration is open for the 2021 spring season. Registration is open for North Reading boys in Kindergarten through 8th grade and for girls in 1st through 8th grade. Practices begin in March and games run from April to June. The league will also be offering a series of...
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