The Newtonite

Freshman football improves throughout season

The Newtonite • November 5, 2012

by Douglas Abrams Despite the team's losing record of 2-9, members of freshman football made great improvement and connected during the season, according to coach William Joiner.

Shorthanded Tigers fall to Weymouth in blowout at home

The Newtonite • October 12, 2012

by Kristian Lundberg Weymouth junior quarterback Dave Harrison threw a touchdown and ran for another, all within the first quarter, to punctuate a 49-7 drubbing of a severely overmatched Tigers’ football team Saturday at Dickinson Stadium.

Boucher leads Tigers to victory in season opener

The Newtonite • September 11, 2012

by Kristian Lundberg One year removed from a heartbreaking 26-20 loss in Waltham in the first edition of the renewed Suburban League football rivalry, the Tigers made quite sure that they secured a victory in the second, thanks to a breakout performance from junior quarterback Jack Boucher.

Wraps: Win against Framingham highlights football’s season

The Newtonite • June 6, 2012

by Liam Wilcox-Warren Football, 4-7, was “always ready to play and try hard during every game,” according to coach Peter Capodilupo.

Column: Winning stems from losing

The Newtonite • March 6, 2012

by Connor Vasu After the New England Patriots lost to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl a month ago, many New Englanders felt as though the world had ended. Although the Patriots and their fans will certainly be smarting over the loss for months, painful experiences are what lead to a true win.

Warriors' ground attack overpowers Tigers 32-19 in Turkey Day rout

The Newtonite • November 25, 2011

by Kristian Lundberg Fifteen minutes after the final whistle, nothing could wipe the smile off of Brookline senior Stephen O’Neal’s face. “I HATE Newton North. I hate ‘em. Make sure you spell that with all-caps in the newspaper,” he said, grinning broadly.

Football outplays, upsets Braintree, 16-12

The Newtonite • November 6, 2011

by Jacob Schwartz Football, 4-5, squeezed by Braintree in a major upset Saturday, 16-12. The win kept alive the Tigers’ hopes of achieving a winning season.

Senior steps up, helps football to victory

The Newtonite • October 28, 2011

by Jacob Schwartz Senior TJ Quinn’s excellent running and a strong offense led the Tigers, 3-4, to defeat Wellesley at home Saturday, 21-7.

Football awards acknowledge standout players

The Newtonite • October 28, 2011

by Jacob Schwartz After every football game this season, players will take a knee and listen to their coaches explain to them what went right and what went wrong at that competition. However, if the Tigers win that day, there is an added bonus, according to senior Mike Bradley, a captain with seniors Pat Bryson, Brendan Fagan and Swardiq Mayanja.

Tigers work on consistency, first downs

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

by Jacob Schwartz If football works hard enough, a winning season is within reach for the Tigers, according to senior Brendan Fagan, a captain with seniors Mike Bradley, Pat Bryson and Swardiq Mayanja.

Defense gives football first win

The Newtonite • September 21, 2011

by Jacob Schwartz The Wildcats were unable to get past the Tigers’ impenetrable defense Saturday, Sept. 17, when football, 1-1, shutout Milton 21-0. Senior Orion Wagner got the ball rolling for the Tigers’ offense, catching a 17 yard touchdown pass from senior Ryan Byrne, in the right corner of the end-zone. [...]

Hawks edge Tigers in thrilling season opener

The Newtonite • September 15, 2011

by Kristian Lundberg For a brief moment on Friday, Sept. 9, it seemed as if the impossible would occur, that somehow, the football gods would gift-wrap a win for the Tigers in their season opener. Then, with a deep fade, Waltham managed to spoil the Tigers’ dramatic comeback.