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Junior Max Badri strides to the finish line neck and neck with Wellesley opponent Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Boys’ cross country defeats Wellesley in explosive senior night triumph

Maya Solomon, Sports editor October 21, 2024

Boys’ cross country sprinted ahead of the competition for a 27-28 victory at Cold Spring Park against the Wellesley Raiders Wednesday, Oct. 9. The meet was the team’s senior night, a special race followed...

Senior Ciara Evans crosses the finish line Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Girls’ cross country claims first home victory of the season

Amy Zhang, Sports editor September 29, 2024

Girls’ cross country won its meet against Needham 23-35 at Cold Spring Park Wednesday, Sept. 18, securing their first home meet victory of the season. Senior Ciara Evans' strong first-place finish played...

Girls' soccer ties Boston Latin in rain soaked battle

Girls’ soccer ties Boston Latin in rain soaked battle

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor September 26, 2024

Girls’ soccer tied Boston Latin 2-2 Saturday, Sept. 21, at home, in a hard-fought, intense matchup.  As the first half kicked off, neither team staked enough of a claim on the ball to secure an early...

Senior Devon Burke reaches for ball Friday, Sept. 13.

Girls’ volleyball defeats North Quincy in competitive clash

Caroline Fahey, Sports Editor September 26, 2024

  What better way to spend a Friday evening than inside North’s competition gym, surrounded by spectators wearing bright orange Superfan t-shirts, screaming “Let’s go Tigers”? Girls’...

Sophomore Sasha Selivan sets ball Thursday, Sept. 12.

Girls’ volleyball sets up for success with win over Brookline

Sunny Thavanati, Sports Editor September 21, 2024

Girls’ volleyball conquered Brookline 3-1 with a vicious comeback Thursday, Sept. 12 in the Reggie gymnasium. The former state champions continue their undefeated streak despite drastic roster changes...

Field hockey displays resilience in loss to Andover

Field hockey displays resilience in loss to Andover

Charlotte Kenney, Sports Editor September 21, 2024

Field hockey lost to Andover 6-0 in a tough, highly defensive battle away Saturday, Sept. 14. With senior Macy Goodwin, a star player, out due to injury, the team had to step up, and players were in...

The team celebrates goalie Gabino Talisayon after a save, Tuesday Sept. 10.

Boys’ soccer secures first win of the season

Sunny Thavanti, sport September 16, 2024

Senior Thiago Rubino delivered a perfectly timed pass to senior Santi Cuervo. Cuervo skillfully slipped past the last defender, slotted the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal with his left foot,...

Football players prepare for snap, Friday Sept. 6.

Football falls to Natick in season opener on new turf

Maya Solomon, Sports editor September 11, 2024

Football, despite relentless effort, found itself unable to secure a victory against Natick Friday, Sept. 6. The Redhawks ultimately swooped in for a 35-6 victory for the first ‘Friday Night Lights’...

Members of the Dance team pose in front of the ESPN globe for picture after competing, Saturday, Feb. 2.

Winter varsity dance team shines at UDA nationals despite budget cuts

Lily Southall, Sports editor April 10, 2024

The dance team’s 2023-24 winter season, despite having its fall season cut due to budget constraints, proved to be a standout chapter in North history. The Tigers’ relentless dedication landed them...

Seniors Aiden Umina and Hayden Willen skate across the ice in celebratory social media post.

Boys hockey falls to Weymouth at annual senior night

Sophia Boehmer, Sports editor April 3, 2024

Boys hockey faced a disappointing 8 - 1 loss to Weymouth Wednesday, February 14. Despite this unfortunate defeat on senior night, a game dedicated to celebrating graduating seniors and their accomplishments,...

Boys basketball falls to Needham in home thriller

Boys basketball falls to Needham in home thriller

Seth Diller, Sports Editor February 17, 2024

Boys’ basketball suffered a heartbreaking 36-38 loss against the Needham Rockets Monday, February 11, at home. A devastating late-game sequence prepared the Rockets for a winning shot with 0.3 seconds...

Senior Maggie Scanlon, sophomores Nina Bakal and Allie Danis, and freshman Makenna Kelley scrimmage at the Wells Ave YMCA, Monday, Jan.29.

North’s athletic teams persevere through ongoing teacher strike

Surya Thavanati and Maya Solomon January 30, 2024

As the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) strike reaches its eleventh day today Monday, Jan. 29, North athletic teams face the challenge of modifying their practices and schedules.  Below is an update...

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