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St. Clement sports update
The Saint Clement Lady Anchors came from behind to topple league rival Pope John High School of Everett 11-10 to even their Catholic Central League (CCL) record to 3-3 Monday, May 6 at Pope John.
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Alibrandis win first game of season
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The Alibrandis Baseball Club is off to a fine start for the 2013 season. – Photo by Harry Kane.
By Harry Kane
The Somerville Alibrandis Baseball Club trounced the Brighton Black Sox 4-1 on May 10, starting off the 2013 season with a victory. The club has won the championship for the last 3 years in a row, and is looking for their 4th consecutive championship with the help of new pitching staff and slugging power.
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Girls track keeps getting better
By Mike Stoller
As Somerville High girls track and field coach Charlie O’Rourke put it, the Highlanders “are running their best when it counts, at the end of the season.”
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Batter up! Youth Softball kicks off 2013 season
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Caitlin Fitzgerald, Lucas Sargent, Emily O’Regan, Aidan O’Donovan, Kaleigh Conte, Nikki Grover, Justin Schofield, Dylan Zraket, Brenna Kristiansen and Katie Ziko.
The Somerville Youth Softball Organization hosted their Kick Off Day Parade and Celebration Saturday April 27 at Trum Field.
SYSO launched their second season in partnership with the Youth and Recreation Department with a full day of activities that began with the presentation of teams, welcome, ceremonial first pitch, game and return of Major League Baseball’s Pitch Hit and Run competition.
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Track progresses by leaps and bounds
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Magre, Berger, and Baptista all qualify for states
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By Mike Stoller
The Somerville High track and field team gave more than a commendable effort against a fiercely competitive Malden squad in a meet that came down to the final event – the relay – last week. The Highlanders ultimately dropped a tough 69.5 66.5 decision to the Golden Tornadoes.
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Strong hurler Santana leads for Somerville baseball
By Mike Stoller
It was quite a day for Jonathan Santana and the Somerville High baseball team as the Highlanders defeated Pope John, 6-3, behind Santana’s stellar pitching, in a non-league tilt last week.
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Young talent shines for track and field
By Mike Stoller
The Greater Boston League freshman/sophomore track and field meet gave the younger talent a chance to shine, and did it ever for the Somerville High squad.
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Girls’ track and field shines at Haverhill Invite
By Mike Stoller
The Somerville High girls’ track and field team made a good showing at the Haverhill Invitational this past weekend.
Gelynne Berger won the 100 meter run, crossing in 12.9 seconds.
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Boys’ tennis ready to compete in tough GBL
By Mike Stoller
There is a good vibe surrounding the Somerville boys’ tennis team, which will try to send the same message this season as it did last year to its Greater Boston League rivals: that it is indeed for real.
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Girls tennis looks to be stronger
By Mike Stoller
Two weeks into practice, the Somerville girls’ tennis team is making good use of its time.
“We have a little bit of work still to do,” Highlanders’ Head Coach Mark Kirwin said. “So far the signs have been encouraging.”
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Baseball looks to be competitive in strong GBL
By Mike Stoller
With a strong core of veteran players returning and a talented young cast arriving, the Somerville High baseball team has the lofty the goal of making it to the postseason after finishing with a 4-13 record last year.
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SHS Varsity Hockey Team gets citations
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By Richard Foscarota
On Thursday March 14 The Somerville High Varsity Hockey team was awarded citations at City Hall for winning the GBL Championship. This was the first title for the Highlanders since 1989. Coach Allen spoke on behalf of the players, coaches and trainers. He cited the hard work and dedication put in by all. Mayor Joseph Curtatone invited the team and family members into his office for photographs after handing out citations to each of the players.
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Girls Varsity Basketball Team honored
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– Photo by Dorothy Wedge-Metivier
By William Tauro
Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Aldermen honored the coaches and the players of the Somerville girls Varsity basketball team for their fantastic season. All players received a citation for their victorious season and their G.B.L. Title.
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Highlander highlights in the spotlight – March 20
By Mike Stoller
Now that the Somerville High winter sports season has wrapped up, it’s time to roll the Highlander highlights. Achievements included:
• The boys hockey team winning the Greater Boston League title for the first time in about a quarter of a decade. The Highlanders accomplished the feat by defeating archrival Medford, 4-1, which was tied with Somerville for first place entering the crucial contest.
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Former SHS grad Toussaint named All-American
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Somerville High grad and UMass Lowell junior Antoinette Toussaint.
By Mike Stoller
Somerville High grad and UMass Lowell junior Antoinette Toussaint earned All-American status by finishing in seventh place in the pentathlon at the Division 2 NCAA Track and Field Championships Saturday in Birmingham, Ala.
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Girls basketball shined as GBL tri-champions
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Senior star captain Indira Evora was named Tournament MVP in SHS’s victory over Woburn, and is a favorite to take overall MVP honors for the second year in a row.
By Mike Stoller
As tri-champions of the Greater Boston League, the Somerville girls basketball team can declare its season a huge success.
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