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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...

The team's seniors pose for a picture at pre-game celebrations Saturday, Feb. 8.

Girls’ hockey celebrates senior night with exhilarating win 

Sophia Boehmer, Sports Editor February 27, 2025

Girls’ hockey secured a thrilling 2-0 win against Brookline Saturday, Feb. 8 at home while demonstrating impressive determination during the annual senior night game. “It was a big win, mostly because...

Sophomore Lucia Grapski leaps above the beam at the team's meet against Natick Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Gymnastics shatters records in second consecutive undefeated season

Khadija Ghadiali, Sports Editor February 27, 2025

Gymnastics, with unparalleled scores and a flawless 9-0 record, concluded the season with a bang, once again proving itself to be a powerhouse. Matching the previous school record they set, the Tigers...

Gymnastics wins Bay State Conference with record-tying scores

Gymnastics wins Bay State Conference with record-tying scores

Charlotte Kenney, Sports Editor February 17, 2025

Gymnastics won the Bay States Conference Championship with an outstanding score of 147.3, defeating the rest of its league and extending its win streak to 10-0 in the SOA Saturday, Feb. 8. The Tigers...

Members of the dance team pose after their performance Saturday, Feb. 8.

Dance secures second-place silver at Bay States

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor February 10, 2025

The energy soared at the Reggie Gym Saturday, Feb. 8, as dance teams from across the Bay State division competed for the title of Bay State champion at the annual Bay State Conference Dance Championships.  Dance...

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