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Boys' hockey seeks to improve after loss against Natick

Boys' hockey seeks to improve after loss against Natick

Anderson Free February 7, 2021

Boys’ hockey fell 7-0 to Natick Jan. 27, at home, in a tough, highly-defensive match.  According to senior Declan Chamberlain, a captain with senior Jake Urquiola, the team must improve their...

Schechter leaves mark in North's athletic history after breaking diving record

Schechter leaves mark in North's athletic history after breaking diving record

Maxwell Lu December 9, 2020

Senior Jocelyn Schechter broke the six dive one-meter record with a score of 280.85 Monday, Nov. 2, against Natick. During her four years at North, Schechter cultivated a passion for diving. Highly...

Boys hockey huddles, preparing for a game, last season. (Photo by Ian Dickerman)

North winter season starts with new regulations

Mark Hemment December 9, 2020

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) board of directors voted November 20 to approve the plan for the high school winter sports season.  The MIAA will move forward with...

Junior Rialto Janairo prepares to shoot against Needham in a 2-2 tie Thursday, Nov. 11 at home.

Final game for boys' soccer ends in tie

Mark Hemment November 22, 2020

Boys' soccer tied Needham 2-2, Nov. 11 at home after an aggressive start on the offensive side of the ball. In the first minutes of the game, sophomore Henry Bake, North’s goalie, saved a penalty...

Girls' soccer ends season with a loss, looks to bring experience to next year

Girls' soccer ends season with a loss, looks to bring experience to next year

Maxwell Lu November 17, 2020

Girls’ soccer fell to Needham 3-1 at home Wednesday, Nov. 11, in their last match of the season. “There are obviously a lot of emotions, being the last game, and it took us a while to get in that...

(photo by Ian Dickerman)

Fall sports teams adapt to new COVID-19 guidelines

James Dun Rappaport November 10, 2020

The soccer team completes passing drills, field hockey begins scrimmages, and the cross country team runs around the track. The fall sports season at North has drawn to a close. Athletes had not played...

Girls' soccer looks to future games after shut out by Natick

Girls' soccer looks to future games after shut out by Natick

Anderson Free October 31, 2020

Girls’ soccer fought to the very end in their 10-0 loss at home to Natick on October 17.“We need to improve on working together and connecting as a unit,” said senior Anna Engel after the game. North...

(photo by Ian Dickerman)

Girls' field hockey loses against Brookline in competitive, fast-paced match

Maxwell Lu October 29, 2020

Girls’ field hockey fell to Brookline 2-1 Tuesday, Oct. 20, at home, in a competitive, highly-defensive game. North dominated  possession throughout the game, but were unable to take advantage...

Students reflect on postponement of some fall sports

Students reflect on postponement of some fall sports

Maxwell Lu October 15, 2020

The postponement of some fall sports came as no surprise to many North athletes, but coping with the change while staying motivated is no easy task. Due to safety issues around COVID-19, the Newton...

Quarterback Andrew Landry 20 throws a pass during last seasons Friday Night Lights game.

North announces two new coaches for upcoming year

Mark Hemment October 11, 2020

Assistant special education administrator Nicholas Capodilupo was named the interim head coach for the 2020-2021 NNHS football season, and health and wellness teacher Kristen Smith will fill the vacancy...

North launches Tiger Fitness program

North launches Tiger Fitness program

Griffin Bond October 8, 2020

North launched a new fitness program this week called “Tiger Fitness,” aimed at helping students to stay active and interact with their peers despite remote learning.  According to health and...

Junior Andrew Nielsen steps up to steal the ball during a game last year against Brookline September 12, 2019. Boys soccer will begin training for the new season in the coming week. (photo by Ian Dickerman)

Fall sports given new guidelines in makeshift season

Griffin Bond September 16, 2020

The School Committee voted Monday, Sept. 14 to approve the fall athletic plan proposed by the athletic department in accordance with MIAA rules for some high school athletics to go forward with the fall...

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