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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,...

Members of the girls' ice hockey team pose for a photo after the first day of tryouts, Monday, Nov. 27.

Winter sports dive into season, hope for success

Aanya Vishwanath January 2, 2024

As the fall breeze turns into a chilly winter nip, winter sports are kicking into high gear at North. Athletes and coaches are eager to have a successful season while fostering personal growth and positive...

Nordic poses for a group photo at the State Championship Tuesday, Feb. 25 in Vermont. (Photo courtesy of Ella Bailey)

Nordic skiing reflects on top-notch season after high placements at states

Maxwell Lu April 29, 2020

Nordic Skiing tops off another season with a solid performance at states, placing 12th for the boys and 8th for the girls, in a successful season filled with improvement and collaboration, according to...

Girls' indoor track prepares for playoffs at Interdivisional Bay State Conference Meet

Girls' indoor track prepares for playoffs at Interdivisional Bay State Conference Meet

Nichol Weylman-Farwell February 12, 2019

Girls’ indoor track posted “really good” individual times at the Interdivisional Bay State Conference Meet on January 30, according to senior Gigi Downey, a captain with seniors Yahni Lapa and Ava...

Girls' basketball loses to Natick

Girls' basketball loses to Natick

Emily Dhadly February 12, 2019

Girls’ basketball lost to Natick 62-43 at home last Friday night. In response to the countless turnovers, head coach Mo Hamel said that the team needs to work on their ball handling and “just executing...

Photo by Wendy Li

Profile: Amy Shen brings passion, dedication to gymnastics

Jake Forbes June 21, 2017

Senior Amy Shen’s family was not surprised that she would be a three time national competitor, Bay State Senior Gymnast of the Year, and a Bay State Conference All-Star. She is a level 10 gymnast, which...

Tiger basketball season ends with girls' team playoff loss

Tiger basketball season ends with girls' team playoff loss

Jake Forbes March 7, 2017

Girls’ Basketball, 17-3, lost their first playoff game 59-45, at home on Thursday night against city rivals Newton South. South seemed to have possession of the ball for most of the first quarter and...

Tiger Question: How do you feel about the snow?

The Newtonite April 7, 2016

by Laura Schmidt-Hong Tiger Question: How do you feel about the snow?   “It’s not much of an inconvenience, except for on Monday.” - Junior Matthew Mulvaney   “I hate it.” - Senior...

Girls' basketball off to difficult start

Girls' basketball off to difficult start

The Newtonite December 22, 2014

by Andrew Mannix Coming into the season with a young team has been tough for girls’ basketball, 1-2, but the team is working hard to improve, according to junior Ednaija Lassiter, a captain with senior...

This year, spring feels a long way off. Graphic by Maria Melissa and Mary Solovyeva.

Cartoon: Long Winter

The Newtonite March 5, 2014
This year, spring feels a long way off . . .

Wrestling, 6-4, loses to Braintree

The Newtonite January 8, 2013
by Adam Rabinowitz Wrestling, 6-4, lost 52-16 to Braintree Thursday in a meet that should have been an easy win, according to coach John Staulo.
Cartoon: Winter Excuses

Cartoon: Winter Excuses

The Newtonite January 7, 2013
by Julia Moss
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