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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...

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...

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 Mathaios Stamm dribbles down the court Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Boys’ basketball overthrows Framingham in blowout win

Sophia Boehmer, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

Boys’ basketball defeated the Framingham Flyers in a sweeping 96-42 win Tuesday, Jan. 28 at home.  “I thought we played hard and played together, which is what our coaches try to get us to do every...

Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle

Boys’ basketball prevails against Needham in hard-fought battle

Emma Sukosolvisit and Nya Lubars February 3, 2025

Boys’ basketball bounced back from its previous loss, defeating the Needham Rockets 50-36 at home Friday, Jan. 17.  “We had a really tough loss against Albany High School but we persevered through...

Senior captain Teagan Swint drives past a defender Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Boys’ basketball blazes past Braintree in thrilling win

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor January 21, 2025

It was nothing but net for boys’ basketball as the Tigers took a 54-41 win against Braintree Tuesday, Jan. 7 at home.  “It was a terrific win for the Tigers,” said special education teacher Paul...

Boys' basketball defeats number one team in Connecticut at nationwide tournament

Boys’ basketball defeats number one team in Connecticut at nationwide tournament

Jacob Wu January 26, 2023

Boys’ basketball defeated Northwest Catholic in an intense back and forth game 67-59 in the Spalding HoopHall Classic tournament Thursday, January 12 away at Springfield College, the birthplace of basketball...

Boys' loses in championship game, looks towards promising future

Boys’ loses in championship game, looks towards promising future

Jacob Wu March 25, 2022

Boys’ basketball fell 71-59 to Boston College (BC) High in the MIAA state championship game Sunday, March 20 away. Despite the loss, special education teacher Paul Connolly, the head coach, said he...

Boys' basketball takes over second half to advance to championship game

Boys’ basketball takes over second half to advance to championship game

Anderson Free March 20, 2022

Boys’ basketball defeated Needham 65-55 Saturday, March 12, at home in the MIAA Basketball Tournament, with a masterclass performance on both sides of the ball in the second half.  Junior Jose Padilla,...

Boys' basketball drains threes, cruises past Weymouth in statement victory

Boys’ basketball drains threes, cruises past Weymouth in statement victory

Mark Hemment January 26, 2022

Boys’ basketball defeated Weymouth 74-48 Friday, Jan. 21, at home, with an impressive three-point shooting performance. “This game was the best we've shot as a team,” said special education teacher...

Senior Shawn Brothers goes for a layup against Needham in North's home loss Tuesday, Feb. 11.  (Photo by Ian Dickerman)

Boys' basketball loses against Needham at annual senior night

Maxwell Lu February 26, 2020

Boys’ basketball lost to Needham 57-45 last Tuesday, Feb. 11, at home.  North struggled on offense early and trailed the rest of the game. “We had to play uphill the entire game,” said special...

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