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Championship was Knights 26th in program history
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The two Warriors teams combined to win 17 events in the meet
By wide margins and with many individual contributors, the host Wakefield Warriors won the girls and boys Liberty District outdoor track and field championships on their own turf over the evenings of May 9 and 10.
McConnell accepts a preferred walk-on position with Terrapins
Initially, Kellen McConnell thought trouble loomed when he was called to an impromptu meeting that included his head coach and a school counselor.
Victory was 200th in career for team’s longtime leader
It was milestone night for the Yorktown Patriots boys lacrosse team the evening of April 29, as three big achievements were reached by team members in a 14-3 road victory over the Washington-Liberty Generals.
McKinney returns to head the varsity hoops program
By being hired as the new head girls basketball coach, Marcus McKinney is again fully invested at Wakefield High School, not splitting his time elsewhere.
Those chosen will be recognized during an October dinner ceremony
The Arlington Sports Hall of Fame recently selected five new members for induction at a dinner, co-sponsored with the Better Sports Club of Arlington, on Oct. 9.
Bob Romano’s long and successful run as the field manager of Arlington’s American Legion summer baseball team has ended.
Romano coached the team for 13 years. In all, he coached American Legion baseball for 38 seasons, doing so in Massachusetts from 1987 to 2010 before moving to Arlington and leading the Post 139 team.
Sievers was multiple-sport prep standout and college and pro football starter
Through a lifelong involvement in sports, primarily football, Eric Sievers became an impactful person in Arlington and beyond.
Assistant takes over to lead team for remainder of campaign
Eight months after being hired as the new head baseball coach at Yorktown High School, Josh Cook has been let go from that position with a bit more than a month remaining in the regular season.
The Oriole Bird and former Baltimore player participated in the event
Barcroft Park was a busy place the afternoon of April 7, filled with young baseball players on hand for Arlington Little League’s annual opening-day ceremonies.
Greczyn was a state cross country and 3,200-meter champion in high school
It had been a while, but Max Greczyn is back in the winners’ circle with another victory in a big race.
Cheryl Stotler worked at the school for 29 years
On Feb. 1, a big change and large void began at Yorktown High School when longtime employee Cheryl Stotler officially retired.
