Sports

Sara York, Star on the Field and the Ice, Going Into WHS Hall of Fame

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Sara York, WHS class of 2002, was almost NOT Sara York, WHS class of 2002. Truth be told, while in eighth grade at the Middle School York seriously contemplated leaving the Watertown school system as a ninth grader to attend Prep school and continue her illustrious ice hockey career. The WHS Athletic Hall of Fame submitted the following profile:

She began skating at the age of 3 at the John A. Ryan Arena (JAR), and soon found herself competing at the highest level throughout the state. She was definitely a highly sought after talent. But the tradition and the success of the storied Red Raider field hockey program convinced her to stay in town, and over the next 4 years York proceeded to write her name in just about every record book of the sports played at Victory Field and the JAR.

Sports

Watertown Football Posts Lopsided Win Over Plymouth South

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The Watertown Raiders improved to 2-0 with a 48-29 road win over Plymouth South on Friday night. 

The Raiders trailed 7-6 at the end of the first quarter, but scored twice in the second to lead 20-7 at half. Watertown’s offense was explosive, with two touchdowns of 60 yards or more, and a touchdown run of 59 yards. The team added four second half touchdowns to seal the 19-point victory. Quarterback Nick McDermott threw four touchdown passes and ran in a fifth, while running back Matt Muldrew had two touchdown carries. Two of McDermott’s touchdown tosses went to receiver John Korte, and Connor Kennelly and Mange Camara caught one TD each.

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Sen. Markey Praises WHS Field Hockey’s Historic Streak on Capitol Hill

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Massachusetts Sen. Edward Markey praised the achievement of Watertown High School’s field hockey team on the floor of  the U.S. Senate this week, after the team’s unbeaten streak ended after 184 games. “For nearly nine years the Raiders have been truly perfect,” Markey said, adding that the team set the longest unbeaten streak in national high school field hockey history. He added that WHS field hockey coach Eileen Donohue is “one of the most historic figures in Massachusetts High School athletics. Watertown lost for the first time since Nov. 12, 2008 on Tuesday when they fell 3-0 in a game at Winchester High School.

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Watertown Field Hockey’s Historic Streak Ends with Loss to Winchester

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Watertown field hockey team’s record of success became legendary. A Raider win seemed so reliable that you could set your watch to it. But the day that seemed like it may never come arrived Monday when Watertown lost its first game in more than eight years. The Raiders’ streak extended for 184 games, setting a new national record unbeaten steak. At the same time, they set the standard high school field hockey programs by winning 124 straight.

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Raiders Kick Off Football Season With Victory Over Arlington Catholic

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The Watertown High School football team picked up where it finished last season – with a victory. 

The Raiders defeated Arlington Catholic 50-28 in its non-league home opener on Friday night at Victory Field. This year, Watertown will be lead by junior quarterback Nick McDermott, and the team showed offensive firepower with more than 500 yards on the night. McDermott had 187 yards and threw two touchdowns. One of his main targets was senior wide receiver John Korte, who caught both touchdowns and had 163 yards on six receptions. The Raiders hit the road for two straight games before hosting Burlington on Sept.

Around Town

Watertown High School Adding Swimming Teams for Girls and Boys

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Watertown students will make a splash this year with the addition of girls and boys swimming teams to the WHS Athletic Department’s offerings. The girls team begins competing this fall, and the boys will hit the pool in the winter. Both teams will begin as co-op teams with Arlington High School, said WHS Athletic Director Michael Lahiff. The girls team will be based in Arlington, while the boys will be in Watertown at the Boys & Girls Club pool. The girls team also practiced at the pool in Watertown in August while the pool at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club underwent maintenance.

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Tickets Available for the Watertown High School Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet

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Get your tickets now for the 2017 Watertown High School Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet, where the inductions will include four former outstanding athletes. The Hall of Fame Banquet organizers sent out the following information:

Tickets are now available for the Watertown High School Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet to be held at the St. James Armenian Church Hall on Saturday, Oct. 21. Doors will open at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The cost is $45 per person.

Government

LETTER: Casual Recreation Opportunities at Victory Field Should Not be Lost

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The renovation of Victory’s Field’s track area is up again for discussion. The Town Council has appointed an ad hoc committee to study proposed plans and make recommendations in September. These plans, basically identical to those put forward three years ago, would rob the area of much of its grass surface while introducing several intrusive and heavy-handed innovations which would go far toward destroying the open feeling which has made it so inviting and attractive a playground for generations of Watertown residents. Among the changes proposed are a parking lot, additional lighting for night games, rubber hardening of the eastern part of the ‘oval’ to concentrate track and field events, and a concrete pad just outside for the two equipment storage containers owned by the schools. A bocce court and long rows of black metal poles and netting at both ends of the field have not been approved by the committee.