Wakefield Sports
Warriors win instant classic against Melrose on final strikeout
One win away from Freedom Division title Published in the May 23, 2019 edition. By DAN PAWLOWSKI MELROSE — For a moment, or maybe an eternity, Morelli Field couldn’t breathe. There was a “ping,” a slicing star of tightly stitched cowhide screaming through a dark sky and a collective gasp. Lining the fence on the first base side was a community of Warriors, some frozen in the moment, others coaxing the star to come closer, inviting it to hang out in foul territory. On the third base line was...
read moreWarriors compete at MIAA State Individuals
Published May 22, 2019 WESTON — In sports, the only way to get better is to practice against the best of the best. Last Saturday, the Wakefield High boys’ tennis singles players went up against the top players in Massachusetts at the 2019 MIAA Boys’ North Individual Tennis Tournament located in Weston. Noah Greif drew a tough draw, matching up against the 8th seed in the tournament and 14th ranked player in Massachusetts in Phoenix Tamaoki from Cambridge. Greif knew going into the match it was going to be a difficult one,...
read moreLaxmen’s five-game winning streak halted by Melrose
Published in the May 21, 2019 edition. By DAN PAWLOWSKI WAKEFIELD — It was electric from the moment Wakefield marched onto Landrigan Field to a remix that began with David Patrick Kelly from “The Warriors” begging a certain group to come out to play. Wakefield (7-7) showed no fear against an 11-4 Melrose team who is currently ranked 15th in the state by the Boston Herald. The Warriors capitalized on some early momentum with a 3-1 lead but Melrose responded to tie it 4-4 after one. The Red Raiders...
read moreWarriors tame Wildcats 6-1 on Senior Day
Published in the May 20, 2019 edition. By DAN PAWLOWSKI WAKEFIELD — Everything went right for the WMHS baseball team on Senior Day Thursday. The Warriors flew past Wilmington in one of their most efficient games of the season on their way to a 6-1 win and a 7-1 record against Freedom Division foes. The combination of Chris Alden and Gabe Sanders allowed just three hits while the Wakefield bats were aggressive and clutch in big spots. Even the weather had a great game, sending plenty of sun down...
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