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Boys' ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss

Boys’ ultimate shows promise in season opener despite loss

Audrey Welstead, Sports Editor April 12, 2025

Boys’ ultimate, recently established as an official sport, fell 15-6 to St. John’s Prep at home Wednesday, March 26. Despite the loss, the team presented strong chemistry, energy, and clean play throughout...

Sophomore Lily Southall looks for a pass, Tuesday, April 1.

Girls’ lacrosse starts season off hot with big win over Framingham

Rowan Fine, Sports Editor April 3, 2025

Girls’ lacrosse crushed Framingham 20-3, at home, Tuesday, April 1. Framingham took an early lead from the stick of senior Tamerate Samwel, but the Tigers fought back with fire. After finding themselves...

Photo Courtesy of Blake MacNeal

MacNeal makes her mark in girls’ track and field with outstanding dedication, contribution

Emma Sukosolvisit, Sports Editor April 3, 2025

At the starting line, sophomore Blake MacNeal propels forward with passion and energy, launching herself in a soaring jump at the New Balance championship meet Thursday, March 13, feeling the electric...

Courtesy of Newton Parks and Open Spaces

New Albemarle turf to benefit student-athletes

Samiya Garg, Sports Editor April 3, 2025

The City of Newton began planning the renovation of the Albemarle fields in 2020 to include new features, including turf, courts, and trails that will significantly benefit Newton North student-athletes...

Senior Teagan Swint follows up a fast break with a dunk, Sunday, March 16.

Swint shines in championship battle as North falls just short of state title

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor March 16, 2025

Boys’ basketball found itself just shy of the 2025 state title, falling short to Franklin with a 55-52 final score in the MIAA Division One Championship at UMass Lowell’s Tsongas Center, Sunday, March...

Senior Oliver Wardly goes in for a layup, Thursday, March 13.

Boys’ basketball progresses to the state championship final round after hard-earned win

Abigail Elam, Sports Editor March 16, 2025

North, 22-0, claimed a hard-earned 53-49 victory against Springfield Thursday, March 13 after a fierce battle in Worcester. The Tigers earned this critical win by practicing excellent teamwork and showcasing...

Swimmers dive at home meet where Natick, Needham, and Wellesley visited North, Thursday, Jan. 30.

Boys’ swim and dive displays valiant effort throughout season

Casey Wong, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

Boys’ swim and dive, 7-1,  competed with fierce passion and determination throughout the season, earning second place at Sectionals and third place at States with 10 school records broken. The team...

Junior Maddie Ngo comes up between periods during mixed gender sectionals Saturday, Feb. 15.

Wrestling advances into the postseason with great force after shaky season

Charlotte Kenney, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

Wrestling, 5-6, ended its season strong with two wins and sent multiple athletes to All-States following a rocky start to the season.  The Tigers entered the post-season with great force, sending seven...

Senior Nicky Spinelli proudly holds the Final Four trophy Friday, March 7.

Boys’ basketball fends off Braintree to advance to the Final Four

Kendall Swint, Sports Editor March 11, 2025

Boys’ basketball took down 11-seed Braintree 48-40 during their last game in the Reggie Gym in the state tournament Elite Eight game, Friday, March 7.  Although North was the 3rd ranked team...

Sophomore Sasha Selivan goes in for a kill Sunday, January 26.

Sasha Selivan brings good spirits, outstanding setting skills to girls’ volleyball

Kerri Huang and Nya Lubars March 11, 2025

Early Sunday morning at a SMASH club practice at South, sophomore Sasha Selivan leaps up into midair to hit an incoming volleyball.  Sasha Selivan’s blazingly supportive attitude and observant nature...

Back-and-forth action in boys’ basketball matchup results in advancement to elite eight

Back-and-forth action in boys’ basketball matchup results in advancement to elite eight

Rowan Fine, Sports Editor March 10, 2025

North defeated Marshfield High School 58-55 in a thrilling overtime win in the Reggie gym Friday, March 4.  This Round of 16 victory propelled the Tigers to the Elite Eight.  The game started...

Junior Nikki Rao looks for a layup Friday, Feb. 28.

Girls’ basketball upsets Belmont in round of 32

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor March 4, 2025

Girls’ basketball pulled off a satisfying 66-59 win away at Belmont in the state tournament’s round of 32, Friday, Feb. 28.  The team’s 12-8 record in the regular season made it the 18th seed...

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