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The Watertown High School wrestling team continued its successful season by qualifying several athletes for the State Divisional Meet.
Watertown had 12 wrestlers competing in the Div. 3 Central Section meet on Saturday at Ashland High School. Van Athanasopoulos was the highest finisher for there Raiders. He went 3-1 and won the third-place match in the 145 pound competition. He will compete in the Div.
Coming off one of the most successful seasons in years, the Watertown High School football team is nearly ready to kick off the season – well the preseason, anyway. Last year the Raiders lost in the section final to league-rival Stoneham, but defeated Belmont on a last-minute field goal. The first scrimmage for the 2016 squad will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. at Victory Field. After a second scrimmage at Newburyport, Watertown plays its first official game on Saturday, Sept.
Coach John Cacace and the Watertown High School football team start their campaign to earn a third straight MIAA playoff berth this Friday at Victory Field. The Raiders face a challenging schedule, which includes a trip to Rhode Island and a home date with Belmont on Thanksgiving Day. On Friday, Watertown hosts Arlington Catholic at 7 p.m. at Victory Field, 60 Orchard St. 2015 Watertown High School Football Schedule
Friday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. vs.
Watertown High School’s boys’ and girls’ school cross country teams are getting ready to start their seasons this week. Both teams will have a scrimmage this week, and then start the competitions that count with a home meet on Sept. 16 against Winchester. Generally, the boys and girls compete at the same meets, with different starting times. Home meets are held at Arsenal Park – 145 Talcott Ave.
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.