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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...

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...

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...

Gymnastics defeats South in season opener

Gymnastics defeats South in season opener

Amy Zhang, Sports editor January 1, 2025

Gymnastics defeated South 144.38-117.8 in its first season meet in the SOA on Tuesday, Dec. 17, coming close to securing a new school record. The meet concluded with a standout floor routine by senior...

Senior captain Nicky Spinelli completes his starting handshake before boys' basketball faces Framingham Friday, Dec. 13.

Athletes hit the ground running as winter season begins

Nya Lubars, Sports Editor December 19, 2024

As the cool autumn air turns to harsh winter winds, North is kicking off its sports season with fierce determination and bright optimism. This year’s winter sports include boys’ and girls’ basketball,...

Senior Vivi Kritzer dribbles past Wellesley defender Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Girls’ soccer ends record-breaking season in devastating defeat against Wellesley

Maya Solomon, Sports editor November 18, 2024

Girls’ soccer fell to Wellesley 0-3 in a hard-fought battle in the Elite Eight round of the state tournament, Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Wellesley’s Darcy field.  The two teams had faced off twice in...

North’s 'hidden athletes' excel outside-of-school sports

North’s ‘hidden athletes’ excel outside-of-school sports

Evelyn Mace and Audrey Welstead November 11, 2024

First-floor TVs at North cycle through upcoming games and highlights of star athletes, showcasing the school’s athletic spirit. Below the TV featuring the “Top Tigers,” the girls’ soccer team is...

Girls’ swim and dive defeats Framingham, securing times for states

Girls’ swim and dive defeats Framingham, securing times for states

Kendall Swint, Sports writer October 23, 2024

Girls swim and dive defeated Framingham 96-88 Tuesday, Oct. 1 at home, showcasing a broad range of talent throughout the meet. “They did a great job in being flexible in changing the lineup,” said...

Junior Max Badri strides to the finish line neck and neck with Wellesley opponent Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Boys’ cross country defeats Wellesley in explosive senior night triumph

Maya Solomon, Sports editor October 21, 2024

Boys’ cross country sprinted ahead of the competition for a 27-28 victory at Cold Spring Park against the Wellesley Raiders Wednesday, Oct. 9. The meet was the team’s senior night, a special race followed...

Senior Ciara Evans crosses the finish line Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Girls’ cross country claims first home victory of the season

Amy Zhang, Sports editor September 29, 2024

Girls’ cross country won its meet against Needham 23-35 at Cold Spring Park Wednesday, Sept. 18, securing their first home meet victory of the season. Senior Ciara Evans' strong first-place finish played...

Girls' soccer ties Boston Latin in rain soaked battle

Girls’ soccer ties Boston Latin in rain soaked battle

Maya Solomon, Sports Editor September 26, 2024

Girls’ soccer tied Boston Latin 2-2 Saturday, Sept. 21, at home, in a hard-fought, intense matchup.  As the first half kicked off, neither team staked enough of a claim on the ball to secure an early...

Senior Devon Burke reaches for ball Friday, Sept. 13.

Girls’ volleyball defeats North Quincy in competitive clash

Caroline Fahey, Sports Editor September 26, 2024

  What better way to spend a Friday evening than inside North’s competition gym, surrounded by spectators wearing bright orange Superfan t-shirts, screaming “Let’s go Tigers”? Girls’...

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