The Newtonite

Amigos Sports: The Colin Kaepernick Show

The Newtonite • October 17, 2014

Amigos Sports is a sports blog run by North students. by Brett Mayville In case you missed it, Monday's game between the 49ers and the St. Louis Rams was a real showcase of Colin Kaepernick’s unparalleled...

Promising season ahead for football

The Newtonite • September 24, 2014

MacKenzie Silvia Football, 2-0, is looking to “face one opponent at a time and challenge themselves each week to improve on physical and intellectual skills,” said Mike Bower, a coach with Peter Capodilupo. Senior...

Football celebrates Thanksgiving with 49-8 rout over Brookline

The Newtonite • December 2, 2013

After a convincing 21-0 win at home in last year’s game, football had a tough act to follow Thursday when the team faced Brookline for the 119th year in a row on Thanksgiving.

Cartoon: Thanksgiving Confusion

The Newtonite • December 2, 2013

The Thanksgiving football game was held at Brookline this year.

Powderpuff football plans started at this school after cancellation at South

Max Kozlov • October 17, 2013

Over the past few weeks, the long-standing tradition of a Powderpuff football game, an all-girls touch football match at South, was terminated by principal Joel Stembridge. The recent news at South about Powderpuff even made some students at this school start thinking about a game.

Football looks to turn it around after consecutive losses

The Newtonite • September 30, 2013

Going into Friday night’s matchup with division rival Needham, football was coming off two close defensive battles against Waltham and Wellesley that resulted in a win and a loss.

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.

Parent accepts surprise wedding proposal at Thanksgiving football game

The Newtonite • November 24, 2012

by Samantha Libraty Thanks to a flash mob and a wedding proposal, this year's Thanksgiving football game against Brookline was particularly memorable.

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.

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.

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.

JV football team fights through lack of numbers

The Newtonite • November 5, 2012

by Kristian Lundberg Despite a lack of numbers and tough competition, JV football managed to work hard and persevere throughout its 2-6-1 finish, according to coach Mike Capodilupo.