David Klimasmith

David Klimasmith

David Klimasmith is a Contributor to the Belmont Voice.

Belmont Volleyball Facing a Test in Wake of Graduations

September 13, 2026
Many reasons could postpone a high school volleyball game. Officials could be late, buses could be stuck in traffic, or there could be issues with the venue. Or, in the case of last year’s Belmont girls’ volleyball team, you have too many…

Girls Soccer Disputes ‘Rebuilding’ Label

September 11, 2026
By David Klimasmith, Belmont Voice correspondent As the final whistle blew on the Belmont Girls’ 2025 season, a 4-0 MIAA Division I Semi-Final loss to eventual state champions Natick, it would have been easy to believe the cold November evening would be…

Girls Rugby Angles for State Title

June 9, 2026
Rebecca Christensen scored three tries, leading the undefeated and top-ranked Marauders to a dominant 40-0 win over Brookline in the MIAA Division 1 Semifinal. Next up for the Belmont girls rugby team is a Thursday afternoon tilt against Weymouth at Memorial Field…

BHS Sports Wrap (May 11 – May 16)

May 21, 2026
Boys Lacrosse: The No. 17 Marauders are closing out their strongest season in program history. Not only are the boys ranked the highest in their history, but they are also closing in on their all-time single-season goal-scoring record, thanks to 40-point seasons…

BHS Sports Wrap (April 13 – April 18)

April 22, 2026
Girls Lacrosse: The Marauders continued their strong start to the season, and improved to 6-1, steamrolling Arlington 16-6 on April 13, with senior captains Niamh Lesnik (eight goals, one assist) and Nora Goulding (one goal, four assists) providing the attacking firepower. Two…

BHS Sports Wrap (March 27 – April 3)

April 9, 2026
Girls Lacrosse: Belmont opened its season with two wins, beating Weston 13-11 on Mar. 31, and Melrose 14-9 on Apr. 2. Senior captain Sydney Mun has been anchoring Belmont’s early-season offense, scoring nine goals over the first two games. Boys Lacrosse: The…

Rugby Team Continues Preseason Tradition

March 25, 2026
Scattered around Belmont on car bumpers, front doors, and water bottles are stickers that read “Belmont Rugby – More Than A Game”. While these stickers serve as a fundraiser for the program, they also speak a serious truth: beneath the seemingly vicious…

Belmont Girls Fall Just Shy of Advancing

February 26, 2026
For the No. 16 Belmont Marauders, the path in the MIAA Division I tournament began with a mirror image of themselves. Facing No. 17 Shrewsbury in the first playoff game at the new Skip Viglirolo Rink, dropping a 3-2 decision in overtime.…