The Newtonite

Tigers score big win against Brookline in Thanksgiving game

The Newtonite • November 26, 2012

by Alex Feit Taking revenge for last year’s disappointing loss at Brookline during the Thanksgiving Day football game, the Tigers shut out the Warriors at Dickinson Stadium 21-0 Thursday, ending their season 5-6.

Dance places first at States

The Newtonite • November 25, 2012

by Ryan Condon Fall dance team placed first at States Sunday in the hip hop category, according to senior Audrey Derobert, a captain with senior Caroline Nunberg.

Ceremony honors varsity athletes

The Newtonite • November 21, 2012

by Ryan Condon Fall season student athletes received varsity letters and athletic awards during the Fall Sports Awards Ceremony Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

Girls' cross country places seventh at All-States

The Newtonite • November 21, 2012

by Ryan Condon Girls’ cross country, 10-1, placed seventh at All-States Saturday after having qualified for the meet by placing fourth at the Division I State Meet, according to coach Brandon Mogayzel.

Tigers lose to Barnstable in State Finals

The Newtonite • November 20, 2012

by Kristian Lundberg Few of the stragglers milling around after Saturday’s volleyball State Finals were watching girls’ volleyball receive the second place trophy, which is to trophies what fruitcake is to dessert.

Guest column: Tigers, Warriors clash in annual Thanksgiving game

The Newtonite • November 19, 2012

by Josh Slavin, Sagamore sports editor Since 1894, before mass production of automobiles and the Wright brothers' flight, Brookline High School and Newton North High School have squared off on the football field, making it one of the oldest rivalries in the nation.

Spirit contributes to success for girls' swim

The Newtonite • November 16, 2012

by Jay Feinstein Sporting a neon orange hair wrap, a pair of brightly-colored striped socks and broad grin before Saturday’s South Sectional meet, senior Katie Wu said that girls’ swimming and diving is the most spirited team at this school.

Hoping to avenge last year's loss, Tigers prepare to host Brookline

The Newtonite • November 16, 2012

by Kristian Lundberg When the Tigers host the Warriors in the 118th rendition of the Thanksgiving Day rivalry, the Tigers will have revenge squarely in mind.

Girls' cross country places fourth at State Meet

The Newtonite • November 14, 2012

by Ryan Condon Girls’ cross country, 10-1, placed fourth in the Division I State Meet Saturday, qualifying for All-States, which is Saturday in Northfield, according to coach Brandon Mogayzel.

Needham edges football in night game

The Newtonite • November 14, 2012

by Kristian Lundberg Playing at home under the lights for the first time since 2006, football had its chances Friday to deliver a stunning upset. Instead, despite a breakout performance by sophomore quarterback Christian Cox, the Tigers fell just short in a respectable 28-25 loss.

Overtime goal in Quarterfinals gives Masconomet edge over field hockey

The Newtonite • November 9, 2012

by Jacob Schwartz Field hockey, 10-5-1, was one possession away from defeating Masconomet by a goal Friday when the referees awarded their opponents a penalty corner, according to senior Madison Beatrice. Because time was essentially up, the Tigers simply had to take back possession of the ball from Masconomet to win.

Girls' soccer falls short in season-ending defeat to Lincoln-Sudbury

The Newtonite • November 9, 2012

by Kristian Lundberg In the quarterfinals of the State Tournament Tuesday at Lincoln-Sudbury, girls’ soccer scored four goals, surrendered two more and still lost by two. The Tigers’ loss could very well be attributed to their inconsistency, and a pair of unfortunately timed own goals.