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The Raiders volleyball team readies for regular season action this week. Watertown High School’s girls’ volleyball team begins the season at Arlington this Wednesday, and comes back for their first home match against Winchester on Friday. Home games take place at Watertown High School Gym – 50 Common St. 2015 Watertown Volleyball Schedule
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 4 p.m. @ Arlington
Friday, Sept.
The Watertown High School field hockey team is preparing to defend yet another state championship, but this year the team could make history by setting the nation’s longest undefeated streak of all time. The Raiders, under the guidance of Head Coach Eileen Donahue, have won six straight MIAA Div. 2 state championships, and have not lost once, and have only a few ties. Watertown’s streak stands at 138 straight undefeated, and the national record of 153 is held by Voorhees Eastern High School in New Jersey. So, Watertown needs 15 wins and/or ties to tie the record and 16 to set the new one.
The Watertown Raiders boys’ soccer team embark on another season, with hopes of another run in the State Tournament.
After a few scrimmages, the real games begin on Sept. 8 at Arlington. The first of nine home game takes place two days later against Winchester. Home games are played at Victory Field Turf, 60 Orchard St. 2015 WHS Boys’ Soccer Schedule
Wednesday, Sept.
A new school year means a new season for the Watertown High School Raiders. Here is the girls’ soccer schedule. Thursday, Sept. 3, 6 p.m. vs. Ursuline (Scrimmage)
Tuesday, Sept.
Watertown High School students will soon choose a new mascot, and perhaps even a new nickname.
For years the WHS teams have been called the Red Raiders or just Raiders, but since around 2007 the school has not had a mascot or logo on its uniforms and other places. Before that the school used a cartoon-like image of an American Indian. “There hasn’t been a mascot since I got here,” said Superintendent Jean Fitzgerald. “There is a ‘W’ on any clothing I have. The kids miss having a mascot.”
The Watertown High School Athletic Hall of Fame announces the deadline for nominating members for this year’s class is Thursday April 30. Founded in 1992, the Hall honors individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to the community through their time as student-athletes or in support of various athletic programs at Watertown High School. This year’s inductees will be honored at the banquet in the fall. Recent inductees include former Raider greats Bob Murgo, Renee Gaudette, George Salvitti, and current boys’ basketball coach Steve Harrington. For more information about the Hall, and how to nominate your favorite athlete, visit wcatv.org/watertown-hall-fame.
Know of a former Watertown High School athlete who deserves recognition for his or her career as a Raider, now is your chance to submit their names. The Watertown High School Athletic Hall of Fame proudly announces it is now accepting nominations for this year’s class. Founded in 1992, the Hall honors individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to the community through their time as student-athletes or in support of various athletic programs at Watertown High School. This year’s inductees will be honored at the banquet in May. Recent inductees include former Raider greats Bob Murgo, Renee Gaudette, George Salvitti, and current boys’ basketball coach Steve Harrington.
Watertown runner Austin Lin continues to turn in amazing times during the indoor track season.
After running the seventh fastest 400 meters in the nation earlier this year, he ran the 600 in a school record time at the MSTCA Elite Meet/Coaches Invitational on Sunday at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Boston. The time of 1:23.02 placed Lin fourth in the event which features many of the best high school track and field athletes in Massachusetts. The WHS junior broke a mark that stood for 40 years, according to a report on the Wicked Local Watertown. Girls Basketball Stays Undefeated
The Raiders put their unbeaten record on the line against another undefeated team Friday night, and Watertown came out on top. Woburn led the Liberty Division of the Middlesex League – the big school division – but fell to the top team in the small school division – the Freedom Division.