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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’...

North players pose with the trophy after their victory.

Football batters Brookline in annual Thanksgiving game

Shira Lobron December 18, 2023

Football closed out the season with a 42-21 victory against Brookline on the 129th annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry football game, Thursday, Nov. 23 in Brookline. Established in 1894, the game against...

The Tigers hoist the trophy up high after the match.

Football defeats Brookline in annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry game

Anderson Free December 12, 2022

Football trounced Brookline 41-13 in the 127th annual Thanksgiving Day Game at home. After last year's defeat, Barry House Dean Nick Capodilupo, the head coach, said this victory was especially meaningful...

Football falls to Natick in disappointing yet thrilling Friday Night Lights game

Football falls to Natick in disappointing yet thrilling Friday Night Lights game

Gavi Berkman October 28, 2022

The 'Friday Night Lights' crowd made themselves heard no matter what occurred on the field. Football had some encouraging moments, but ultimately suffered a hard 49-19 loss to Natick Friday, Oct. 14,...

Football loses highly contested battle against Waltham in season opener

Football loses highly contested battle against Waltham in season opener

Jacob Wu September 20, 2022

Football fell 23-20 to Waltham in the season opener Saturday, Sept. 10, away, in a nail biter that ultimately ended in disappointment. “We are a better and different team than last year, despite the...

North lines up against Wellesley in 41-0 loss, Friday Oct. 3. (Photo by Rachel Kurlandsky)

North falls to Wellesley, displays hard work despite loss

Sophie Fredberg October 4, 2021

Football, lost 41-0 to Wellesley Friday, Oct. 1 at home, in the annual Friday Night Lights game.  "Our boys worked tremendously hard and they don't quit on each other and we are proud of that,...

Junior Adam Landry steps back to throw against Needham, Saturday Sept 25.

Football loses to Needham, looks to build off positives

Anderson Free September 29, 2021

Football fell 24-7, struggling on both sides of the ball in a tough loss against Needham Saturday, Sept. 25th at home. “We fought the whole game and that's something you try to build off of,” said...

Photo by Rachel Kurlandsky

Football defeats Brookline, secure first win of the season

Maille O'Neil April 7, 2021

Football bounced back from a tough loss defeating Brookline 20-11 Saturday, March 20, at home. “This win was tough coming from the last game, which we lost,” said senior Chris Claflin, a captain...

Quarterback Andrew Landry '20 throws a pass during last season's 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...

Members of the football team scrimmage before the Friday Night Lights Game on Friday, Oct. 19. (Photo by Ian Dickerman)

Football defeats Brookline in 125th annual Thanksgiving Day Game

Maya Demissie December 11, 2019

Football defeated Brookline High School 42-8 in the 125th annual Thanksgiving Day Game at Northeastern University at Parsons Field. “It was great to see all of the team starting to work together because...

Senior Andrew Landry, a captain with seniors Nolan Boyer and Michael Coscione, attempts a pass in the annual Friday Night Lights Game against Natick on Friday, Nov. 18.

Football prepares for 125th annual Thanksgiving Day Game

Will Ayinon November 25, 2019

Football, 3-7, will play at Brookline on Thursday morning in the 125th annual Thanksgiving Day Game. Head coach Mike Coppola understands the significance of this century old tradition. “Many of the...

Football faces off against Natick in the annual Friday Night Lights game, Friday, Oct. 18. (Photo by Ian Dickerman)

Football makes playoffs, lose to Brockton in first round

Griffin Bond November 20, 2019

Football, 3-4, advanced to the playoffs this season as the sixth seed before falling to Brockton 48-14 in the first round of the South division. “There was a lot of hype going into the season,”...

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