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Thanksgiving Throwback: ’95 Warriors edge Melrose 28-27
Published in the November 19, 2018 edition. MELROSE — In today’s edition of the Thanksgiving Throwback, we are heading back to 1995 when the Wakefield Warriors continued a Thanksgiving winning streak against Melrose with a back-and-forth, 28-27 victory. The win was the third in a row on Thanksgiving for Wakefield who won 14 straight from 1993 to 2007. The 1995 Warriors finished with a 9-1 record, their best season since 1989. They were led by captains Brian Callanan and John Pace. The following is the headline and part of a...
read moreThanksgiving Throwback: ’85 Warriors shut out Melrose in the snow
Published November 14, 2018 WAKEFIELD — In today’s edition of the Thanksgiving Throwback, we hop back in the DeLorean to 1985 where Wakefield hosted Melrose on a snowy morning in the 26th annual Thanksgiving Showdown. The following is part of a game story that appeared in the Daily Item’s Friday, November 29 edition. “The weather was more fitting for Canada’s Grey Cup football finals. But for the 2500, or so Warrior fans who braved the driving snow and sleet, their faith was rewarded in yesterday’s 26th annual Thanksgiving Day...
read moreWarriors get second overall at Div. 3 EMass State Championship
Published in the November 13, 2018 edition. WRENTHAM — The Division 3 EMass State Championship title was on the top of the list for the Wakefield boys’ cross country team to add to their achievements. Even though the boys had a tough day on the course, they still managed a runner-up finish to take home some hardware and earn their 4th consecutive trip to All States. Walpole were the victors on Saturday as they came away with the win by 9 points. Five seconds was the difference between first...
read moreGround attack leads Warriors to 49-28 win over Boston Latin
Published in the November 12, 2018 edition. By DAN PAWLOWSKI WAKEFIELD — During a soaking rain that was more like a monsoon at times on Friday night, the Wakefield Warriors and Boston Latin Wolfpack put on a show at Landrigan Field, scoring a combined 77 points. The game was tied 14-14 at halftime but the Warriors embraced the rain in the second half and came to play, scoring four second-half touchdowns to secure a 49-28 win. Freshman running back Aidan Sweeney had four rushing touchdowns as Wakefield leaned on their...
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