Royals look to rule again Their magnificent run ended in the Division 3 state semifinals, with a 1-0 loss to Millis on Tuesday night that was not decided until the 70th minute. (Page S6, 653 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Nov 22, 2009

Using all their options Westford Academy did not kick off the Dual County Large portion of its schedule in a position of strength. (Page T7, 959 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Nov 19, 2009

It took 70 minutes and a pair of freshmen, but there was finally a goal in last night’s Division 3 EMass title game. (Page C8, 309 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Nov 18, 2009

Last year, Weston ended Acton-Boxboro’s season with a 1-0 win in the MIAA quarterfinals and eventually won the Division 1 North sectional. Yesterday, the Colonials got to return the favor. (Page C11, 584 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Nov 16, 2009

Last year Weston ended Acton-Boxboro’s season in the quarterfinals and eventually won the North sectional. Yesterday, the Colonials got some payback. (Page C11, 448 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Nov 16, 2009

DANVERS - Her classmates at Danvers High chant MVP after her name is announced. There is a buzz in the crowd, the chatter all about Corey Persson. (Page S7, 738 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Nov 15, 2009

The numbers favor Chelsea Chelsea likes to run the ball, which makes sense, considering the Red Devils employ a rotation that goes six deep. (Page T6, 985 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Nov 12, 2009

The Andover High girls’ swim team will savor its Merrimack Valley Conference title, and a perfect 12-0 mark in the regular season, the capper a 105-79 win over rival Chelmsford. (Page S6, 752 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Nov 8, 2009

Wildcats young, and very tough When Whittier Regional Vocational Tech coach Kevin Bradley refers to the players on his offensive and defensive lines as “the babies,’’ he makes sure to clarify: He’s only referencing their age, not their play. (Page T6, 905 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Nov 5, 2009

Raiders a team on, off court How dominant has the Melrose High School girls’ volleyball team been this fall? The Red Raiders won 17 of their first 18 matches, an impressive run. In all 17 wins, Melrose did not lose a game, sweeping each match 3-0. (Page S7, 578 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Nov 1, 2009

Masco pair on same wavelength TOPSFIELD - Evan Bunker took the direct snap from center, rolled to his left, and uncorked a deep pass toward the end zone for quarterback Chris Splinter , who hauled in the ball at the 3-yard line, setting up Masconomet’s first touchdown of the night in a 42-19 win last Friday night over visiting Triton. (Page T6, 755 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Oct 29, 2009

‘Playing for bigger things’ They’ve just kept playing soccer. They’re playing for her. A month ago, the fall season took on a new meaning for the Arlington Catholic varsity girls’ soccer team. In late September, their junior goalie, Elizabeth DeBenedictis, had felt tired at practice the day before a match against St. Mary’s of Lynn. (Page S5, 730 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Oct 25, 2009

Dual threat sparks Gloucester Even on the days in which practice is run at a slower, softer pace, Brett Cahill can’t help himself: he wants to deliver a big hit. (Page T6, 968 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Oct 22, 2009

Tino Perrina spent Friday night dicing up the Wakefield defense, with the senior back scoring three touchdowns to lead Reading High in a 48-7 Middlesex League win, raising his EMass-leading point total to 108, on 18 touchdowns in just five games. (Page T6, 964 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Oct 15, 2009

Quartet has Raiders humming They are, in their own words, a group of sisters, like family. The four captains on the Central Catholic girls’ volleyball team have been through a lot together the last two seasons. (Page S7, 847 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Oct 11, 2009

LaSpada ranks with best of Billerica The playbook was the same, the opponent was different. Suiting up against Dracut, Nick LaSpada stepped under center to play quarterback for Billerica High. He defended the run, and was a starting safety. He returned kicks and punts. (Page T4, 1056 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Oct 8, 2009

It wasn’t a classic winning touchdown drive, but it did the job all the same for Brockton yesterday in a 17-14 win over St. John’s Prep in Danvers. (Page C11, 677 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Oct 5, 2009

Tanners start to jell The Peabody High boys’ soccer team is not as big or fast as in seasons past. But the Tanners have found a way to keep winning, through exceptional teamwork. (Page S7, 724 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Oct 4, 2009

Raiders prove their point Prove the doubters wrong. That’s what Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopolous has preached to his team this season. (Page T8, 968 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Oct 1, 2009

Andover looks for repeat If nothing else, the Andover High field hockey team is playing with purpose this fall. (Page S8, 626 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Sep 27, 2009

Quarterback finally gets his shot His injury woes started with a broken ankle his sophomore year, and continued last season, with a broken tibia and fibula. Now, though, Sean Harrington is healthy, and the Chelmsford High senior is finally able to put his talents on display. (Page T6, 892 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Sep 24, 2009

‘He made it happen’ After the injury. After the rehabilitation. After the attention, and recovery, and return to the diamond and court, Matt Cook finally gets to take a breath, and just be a senior in high school. (Page S7, 729 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Sep 20, 2009

Offseason work pays off in wins The Gloucester High football team is now 33-4 since 2006, the last time the Fishermen lost more than two games in a season. (Page T6, 949 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Sep 17, 2009

SHIRLEY - Wide receiver Marcus Grant runs his route, catches a pass, and returns to the back of the line to repeat the drill. His coach gives him a few pointers on his way back, just like any other practice. (Page D12, 539 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Jul 19, 2009

In the battle between the South’s ground-heavy attack and the North’s pass-oriented offense in last night’s 48th Agganis All-Star Football Classic, a pair of South backs broke out in the second half and proved the difference as the South topped the North, 28-20, before 2,137 at Manning Field. (Page C9, 451 words)By: Jonathan Raymond|Date: Jul 16, 2009