Reading Rallies for D2 North Title vs Rival Winchester

By Michael Abelson (@ABELS0N)

Woburn, Mass. - It was as good a game as you’d expect between Middlesex League rivals Reading and Winchester.

A back-and-forth game saw the Rockets give up five goals in a 3:37 span in the first quarter, but chipping away and eventually notching a 10-7 win over the Sachems for the Division 2 North crown.

Melrose Continues Hot Start With League Win Against Watertown

By Matt Feld (@mattyfeld612)

MELROSE - On a night full of defensive highlights, Melrose’s final one proved to be the most critical of them all.

With Melrose holding a 28-14 lead and under three minutes to play, Watertown marched down to the 16-yard line, hoping for one last gasp of life.

Melrose lineman Patrick Byrnes (3 sacks), however, came off the edge and stripped Watertown quarterback Nick McDermott. Michael Sickler recovered the fumble and Melrose (3-0) held on for a 28-14 Middlesex League win over the visiting Raiders (2-1) on a damp Friday night at Melrose High School.

The Red Raiders defense combined for nine sacks on the night, while forcing two fumbles and coming away with an interception.

Reading Tops Winchester For Middlesex Liberty League Title

Mike Tobin went down in the third quarter, but came back strong in a clutch performance

By Nate Weitzer (@nweitzer7)

READING, Mass. – As multi-sport athletes, brothers Kevin and Mike Tobin bring a sense of toughness to Reading Lacrosse that seems to come naturally. 

During a conference tilt against rival Winchester on Friday the Tobins demonstrated that toughness in spades, while leading the Rockets to a 13-8 home victory and a Middlesex Liberty League title. 

Wakefield Lacrosse Continues Undefeated Season

By Nate Weitzer (@nweitzer7)

WAKEFIELD, Mass. – The Warriors spotted conference rival Winchester a 2-0 lead to start their Middlesex League boys' lacrosse tilt on Tuesday afternoon, but then their offense came alive.

Wakefield was able to respond with five unanswered goals to take control of the game early and came up with another key run late to pull away for a 15-8 victory over the Sachems at Landrigan Field.