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The Mustangs are off to a stellar start in their quest for another Greater Boston League title
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The Mustangs are off to a stellar start in their quest for another Greater Boston League title
The boxing brothers came out swinging, both earning victories in the final round of the 79th All New England Golden Gloves Championships Thursday in Lowell.
Senior Ruby Andresean provided a much-needed spark off the bench. Sophomore Sienna Fauci conjured some of her magic. And, defensively, Medford got key contributions from Nadia Purifory and Joy Riccioli.
The Mustangs came out strong, staking a 1-0 lead early in the first period. However, Wellesley caught its second wind, potting three goals in the middle period.
From senior co-captains Joy Riccioli and Beckey Casey and guards Emma Malerba, Sienna Fauci, and Ruby Andreasen, to Lia Marino, Kat Riccioli, and senior forward Olivia O’Brien, each player has risen to the occasion when called upon.
The Mustangs were bolstered by seniors Oliver Crane-Wiley, Brad DiPlacido, Yunus Kaloune, and Matthew Stricker, juniors Aileen Fiestas, Alessia Gaglio, Henry Gregor, and Victor Lauric, and sophomores Thanmaya Aman, Cherish Barayuga, Ava Godfrey, and Andrew Tran.
After a 0-3 start, the Medford High School boys basketball team is staring to see some winning action, according to Coach Anthony Tortora.
MEDFORD – Jayden Mcguffie was just too much to stomach for the Mustangs defense this Thanksgiving. The Golden Tornadoes sophomore running back rushed for three touchdowns, including a game-breaking 87-yard end zone scamper to open the second half, as Malden topped Medford 20-8, in the 138th meeting between
Here is a look at the Medford/Malden football meetings after 137 games.
After 137 games, Malden leads the all-time series 69-58-10. Here is where both Medford and Malden stand throughout the years.
When they take the field for game 138 on Thursday, the Medford Mustangs and the Malden Golden Tornadoes will write yet another chapter in the annals of football history in one of the oldest continuous high school football rivalries in the country that dates back to 1889.
The Medford Hall of Fame inducted the 1985-86 hockey team into the HOF on Nov. 23.
The Mustangs notched a huge win last night against Chelsea.
“All week we’ve been telling them you have to start fighting,” said Medford Coach John Curley. “I think that’s what we did tonight. The end result didn’t go our way, but for the first time in three weeks, this team fought for four quarters playing Mustang football."
Former football coach DeFelice on this year's Mustangs team: "They’ve got some kids who are pretty talented football players, gaining some valuable experience. Watch them in a year or two. They’re going to be right back in top of the GBL again.”
Medford tried to battle back, getting as close as the 12 midway through the fourth quarter. But, a turnover sealed the Somerville victory. The Mustangs kickoff a three-game road trip against Northeast Regional Vocational High School Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m.