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Orazio Azzarello, who coached in the Medford High School program throughout the past decade as an assistant, is officially taking over the top post.

“Unfortunately, we gave away a double-digit lead, and then Chelsea hit a crazy three-pointer at the buzzer to force OT,” Skerry said.

Some school districts across Massachusetts kept their doors closed on Monday in order to get more students and staff tested for COVID after the holiday break.

“There was something different about this team. They were hungry for the win right out of the gate," said coach Dyer.

Medford golfers adapt to pandemic protocols to finish 2-2 Dom Nicastro Special to Wicked Local When the Medford High School golf team learned its season last fall would not happen, its golfers did not sit idle. The Greater Boston League decided not to play fall sports unlike many other high school leagues, ultimately postponing the golf season until this spring. But the Mustangs had a jump on this season, because they worked hard last fall. Ray Dyer, coach of the Medford High School golf team, ...

Medford boys lost to powerhouse Somerville; girls keep on winning Medford harriers get split decision Wicked Local The Medford High School cross-country teams took on host Somerville at the Blessing of the Bay Boat House.  The temperatures were ideal for running, albeit quite windy. The Medford boys (1-1) faced probably the top team in the Greater Boston League [GBL] this year, and as a result they lost the meet, 23-37. Despite the loss, their efforts resulted in some excellent times on the 2....

Lynn Classical stages comeback to beat Medford in GBL opener Medford football captains assess play after first two games Dom Nicastro / Correspondent The Medford High School football team had its first test against Lynn Classical, one of the newest entrants in the  Greater Boston League [GBL], last Friday, April 30, at Hormel Stadium. The Rams were a longtime Northeastern Conference [NEC] team that switched to the GBL this year, along with Lynn English, their cross-town counterparts. Chelsea h...

Everybody can relate to waking up out of a sound sleep and wondering what day it is.

Medford swimmers enjoy success in pool, despite COVID rules Dom Nicastro / Correspondent There’s a lot to be thankful for if you are the Medford High School swimming coach. Longtime coach Mary Judge (30-plus years) was able to navigate her team successfully through this truncated season, despite restrictions, because of the pandemic. The season didn’t start until last month. It usually begins the Monday after Thanksgiving. Her team was still able to win three of its four meets so far this s...

GMS dean embraces role as team player, leader By Mary Ann Price The Canton Citizen is pleased to partner with the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to present “Community in Unity,” a new regular series spotlighting Canton residents of diverse backgrounds. The series will run weekly throughout Black History Month and continue monthly for the remainder of 2021. Karim Gibson, who is in his third year as dean of students at the Galvin Middle School, was a teenager when he knew he w...