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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...

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 players run drills at tryouts to prepare for the upcoming season.

Winter sports look to continue competitive success, build community

Gavi Berkman December 14, 2022

North athletics will look to preserve their elite reputation this winter. As winter sports teams begin their preseason training and non-conference games, many teams have raised the already high bar they...

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...

Boys basketball struggles in home loss against Natick

Boys basketball struggles in home loss against Natick

Arjun Shatkin February 9, 2020

Boys’ basketball lost to Natick 48-63 at home last Friday, Jan. 31 after the team “got out hustled, outplayed, outcoached, out-toughed, and everything across the board,” as special education teacher...

Photo by Julia Bu

Boys' basketball defeats Braintree in blowout

Jeremy Frankel January 29, 2019

Boys’ basketball defeated Braintree 69-37 at home last Friday night. “Wednesday and Thursday were the two best practices we’ve had all season,” said special education teacher Paul Connolly, the...

Senior Noah Neville (?)

Boys' basketball defeats Needham in annual "A Shot For Life" game

Jake Forbes January 31, 2018

Boys’ basketball, 10-3, defeated Needham 53-35 at home Friday night in the annual A Shot For Life game, ending the Rockets’ undefeated season. “We were really hyped for this one and had a lot of...

Boys' Basketball ends season with loss to South

Boys' Basketball ends season with loss to South

The Newtonite March 3, 2017

The Newtonite A buzzer-beating alley-oop by junior Noah Neville at the end of the end of the first quarter assisted by senior Chris Matthews was not enough for the Tigers to win as they fell 78-72 to South...

Photo by Josh Shub-Seltzer

Boys' Basketball builds on strong season at TD Garden

Will Kharfen February 12, 2017

Boys’ Basketball, then 6-1, defeated Waltham, 3-2, 65-48, Sunday, Jan. 8, at the TD Garden during the Good Sports TD Garden Invitational. The first half of the game was close, ending with a 29-23 Tigers’...

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