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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...

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...

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...

Members of the team celebrate after their victory Friday, Dec. 13.

Girls’ basketball avenges previous loss in season-opener against Framingham

Maya Solomon, Sports editor December 16, 2024

North, against all odds, came out triumphant in the first game of the girls’ basketball season, securing a 62-57 victory over Framingham Friday, Dec. 13.  Although last season the team fell short...

Senior Nadia Briggs sprints passed Milton players for a shot, Saturday, Feb. 18.

Girls basketball defeats Milton at the annual senior night

Mckenna Kelley, Sports editor February 18, 2024

  Girls’ basketball defeated Milton 51-36 Saturday, Feb. 10, in the Reggie gym. The game served a dual purpose as senior night, a special occasion dedicated to honoring the graduating seniors...

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...

Boys’ basketball cruises past Braintree in thrilling, commanding win

Boys’ basketball cruises past Braintree in thrilling, commanding win

Aanya Vishwanath, Sports editor February 6, 2023

Boys’ basketball rebounded from recent losses by defeating Braintree 60-35 Tuesday, Jan 24, in the Reggie gym.  “It was really a very consistent effort and a good bounce back,” said special education...

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' 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,...

Girls' Basketball Falls to Needham in Double Overtime

Girls’ Basketball Falls to Needham in Double Overtime

January 2, 2022

Girls’ basketball fell to Needham 65-57 in a hard-fought game that ended in double overtime, Tuesday, Dec. 12, at home. “We just have to play a little bit harder,” said Maura Hamel, the head coach....

(Photo by Ian Dickerman)

North Enters Winter Season with Excitement, High Hopes

Mark Hemment November 28, 2021

After an exciting fall season, filled with deep playoff runs, North looks towards the winter season, as tryouts begin Monday. “I feel excited,” said special education teacher Paul Connolly, who...

Girls' basketball defeats Weymouth, continues undefeated season

Girls' basketball defeats Weymouth, continues undefeated season

Andy Zhou February 13, 2021

Girls’ basketball defeated Weymouth 53-45 Thursday, Feb. 4, at home. The Tigers fought from behind for most of the game but pulled away in the final quarter, maintaining their undefeated season. Despite...

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