Football

Watertown Football Team Gets Extra Home Game

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Charlie BreitroseWatertown will host Burlington on Friday. The game was originally going to be a road game. Pictured, quarterback Johnny Cacace rolls out to pass against Belmont in 2021. Watertown High School’s varsity football team was scheduled to hit the road for its first Middlesex League game, but instead the Raiders get a bonus home game. WHS Athletic Director Ryan Murphy announced that Burlington would not be able to host this week’s game, so it was moved to Watertown.

Sports

Watertown Boxer Will Knock Out Cancer at the Belles of the Brawl Event

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The following announcement was provided by Haymakers for Hope:

Watertown resident, Julia Driesch, will be taking a shot at knocking out cancer by fighting in the ninth annual, “Haymakers for Hope Belles of the Brawl” all women’s charity boxing event at the newly opened, MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Tickets are now on sale for the event, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and fights beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. This month, 24 brave women living and working in the Greater Boston area will compete in boxing matches throughout the night, against equally skilled opponents to help raise money for cancer research, awareness, survivorship, and care. In preparation for the big event, each fighter is strategically paired with a boxing gym and coach to guide them through the vigorous four-month training cycle.

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Watertown Soccer Participating in Soccer Night in Belmont, Youth Teams Invited to Attend

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Charlie BreitroseWatertown High School will participate in Soccer Night in Belmont, and Watertown Youth Soccer players and fans are invited to cheer on the Raiders at Belmont High School. Watertown High School will head to Belmont for a boys and girls varsity doubleheader, and youth soccer players from both communities are invited to cheer on their teams.

This is the seventh Soccer Night in Belmont and prior years Belmont has alternated between Winchester and Arlington, but this year Belmont invited Watertown to participate. The night has drawn 2,000 fans the past few years. The games will be at 4:30 p.m. for the girls and 6:30 p.m. for the boys on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Belmont High’s Harris Field, 221 Concord Ave., Belmont.

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Watertown Wins Battle With Another Field Hockey Power

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Charlie BreirtoseWatertown sophomore Molly Driscoll scored against Andover on Sept. 10, in a matchup of Massachusetts field hockey powers. Hers she brings the ball up agains Sandwich in the 2o21 Div. 3 field hockey final. Two field hockey powers clashed on Saturday at Victory Field and the Raiders triumphed in the early season non-league matchup.

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2 Summer Basketball League Champs Crowned in One Night

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Natalie Nigito PhotographyThird-seeded Control Club topped No. 1-seed Kaos Club 41-33 to claim the O’Brien-Jerhian Legends Summer Basketball League championship on Aug. 30, 2022. Both Watertown Summer Basketball Leagues went to a third and deciding game in their respective finals this week. The competitions, which feature current and former college basketball players, are run by the Watertown Recreation Department, which provided the following accounts:

Championship Tuesday was all that it should be, great competition, big crowd (some legends mixed in), plenty of food and refreshments.

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Watertown, Belmont Football Rivalry Heading to Fenway Park

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Charlie BreitroseWatertown and Belmont mark their 100th game by playing at Fenway Park in 2022. Here, quarterback Johnny Cacace rolls out in the 2021 Thanksgiving Game victory. The 100th annual Thanksgiving clash between Watertown and Belmont will move to the home of the Boston Red Sox in 2022 with a Wednesday afternoon matchup. The Raiders and Marauders will play in one of five high school football rivalry games taking place at Fenway Park this year. Watertown Head Football Coach John Cacace said it presents a unique experience.

Around Town

Watertown Summer Basketball League Playoffs Reach Finals

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Watertown RecreationThe Watertown Summer Basketball League has reached the finals for both the Papas Elite League and the O’Brien-Jerahian Legends League. It’s not March Madness, but Summer Madness in Watertown as the Summer Basketball League has reached the finals in 2022. The teams feature current and former college basketball players. The finals are best of three for both the Papas Elite League and the O’Brien-Jerahian Legends League. Games take place at the outdoor court behind the Watertown Boys & Girls Club.

Awards

Watertown High Grad John Korte National Basketball Coaches Association Academic Honors

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Wheeling University AthleticsWatertown’s John Korte, a basketball player at Wheeling University, was named to the NABC Honor Court. The following information came from Wheeling University Athletics:

The National Basketball Coaches Association (NABC) released their annual team and individual academic awards for the 2021-22 season. The Wheeling University Men’s Basketball team had five players honored for their individual success in the classroom. Graduate Student Alex Humphreys, junior Dozie Enyosiobi, senior Jay Gentry, junior John Korte of Watertown, and Graduate Student Jordan Reid joined over 2,000 other men’s basketball players across the country on the list who dedicate their time to being well-rounded student-athletes. In order to qualify as an NABC Honor Court athlete, a player must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and be either a junior, senior, or graduate student during the year of competition.