The weather gods conspired to craft a picture-perfect final week of the spring season, as the student athletes of Medford High wrapped up what has been a very successful term across the board. Nearly all the Mustang squads will be competing in the postseason, and the final week of the season saw action across all arenas of play, as teams jockeyed for postseason position. Here’s the rundown from the fields, courts and diamonds of Mustang country.   The Mustangs (14-4) softball team has been on fire as of late, and last week saw the crowning achievement of their season so far, as the MHS girls …

With the spring season winding down, it seems like there hasn’t been a week yet untouched by the irksome hand of seasonal precipitation.  Last week was no different. The sound of tearing paper could be heard across Medford, as coaches simultaneously ripped up their schedules, which the rain rendered largely useless. Despite all the postponements, some Mustang squads were able to get some action in and continue their march towards the postseason. Here’s the rundown from around the athletic fields, diamonds and courts of Medford.   Mustangs girls lacrosse continued its fine season, taking two-…

With nearly all of the Medford High teams looking like good bets for the postseason, all that remains is to handle the business left on the schedule. Medford boys baseball continued its march towards the postseason last week, and swept through the schedule in fine fashion. The Mustangs handled Framingham 2-1, in eight innings on May 10, behind a 3-for-3 performance from Chris Hayes—who also plated a precious run with an RBI double in the third inning. Next up for Medford (11-2, 4-2 GBL) was a Greater Boston League tilt with the Somerville Highlanders, which the Mustangs dominated with …

With the rain making a return last week, Medford largely escaped the postponements that plagued some other area schools. It was business as usual for the Mustangs on the fields of play, as every team saw action, and mostly enjoyed positive results. With most of the Medford teams in the hunt for, or already in possession of, league titles, the next few weeks should be very interesting around the athletic fields of Medford. Girls Lax Stays Hot The Medford girls lacrosse team continued its march towards the MIAA Tournament with three games last week, and posted a mark of 2-1 during that span. …

With the clouds finally relenting last week, the student athletes of Medford High were able to get back to the business at hand. With nearly every Medford High squad either alive in the hunt for a league title, or with one already in hand, the local sports action only figures to heat up during the run-in to the end of the season. It has been a great season so far for Matt Galusi and his girls lacrosse squad, and that fact was set in stone this week, as the Mustangs (9-1) wrapped an impressive third consecutive Greater Boston League title on April 28 with a convincing 17-2 win over Malden at …

It's Three weeks into the spring season and Medford High has yet to have a week of sports untouched by inclement weather.  Rainy conditions scuttled much of the Mustang athletic schedule this week, but it wasn’t a complete washout.  Lacrosse, baseball and softball were all able to play this week. Here’s the rundown from around the athletic fields of Medford. Baseball earns split The week started rough for the Mustangs (5-1, 0-1 GBL) this week, as they fell 8-2 to Malden in the first meeting this year between the ultra-competitive neighbors.  The loss halted a four-game winning streak for …

The Spring season continued around the fields of play in the city of Medford last week, with action across multiple arenas. With rain interrupting things a bit last week throughout the area, the wet weather didn’t put a damper on MHS’ student athletes one bit. Medford High’s diamond denizens are both of to quick starts, and have yet to lose a game. Baseball looking like a powerhouse The Mustangs (4-0) blasted the Waltham Hawks 17-4 on April 11, winning their third straight. Thomas Flores was 3-for-4 with 4 RBI—including his first career home run—while Chris Hayes went 2-for-3, Mike Pizzi was …

The brief snowstorm that greeted April 1 may not have shouted spring from every Medford rooftop, but the student athletes of Medford High School’s presence on the spring fields of play certainly does. The Mustangs got things off to a fine start on the softball diamond, as they tallied an impressive 10-4 win over Arlington at Tufts Park on April 8. Senior co-captain Kristina Bove went the distance on the mound, allowing just 5 hits, while swatting a pair at the plate and driving in a run. Junior shortstop Jackie Pellecchia led the way at the plate with a double, a single and four runs batted …