Greg Levinsky, Author at The Belmont Voice

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Belmont Field Hockey Standout Verbally Commits to UConn

September 28, 2024

Mackenzie Clarke paid close attention to the vibe in the University of Connecticut field hockey locker room before its season opener in late August against Saint Joseph’s University. On an unofficial recruiting visit, the 16-year-old Belmont High School junior and standout midfielder…

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Belmont Celebrates Soccer Programs Saturday Night

September 20, 2024

Anna Santos has looked forward to Soccer Night in Belmont for as long as she can remember. First, as a youth player looking up to members of the Belmont High School varsity soccer team and now as a standout senior striker for…

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With Experienced Defense, Belmont High School Field Hockey Eyes Sustained Success

September 14, 2024

Six starters from last year’s wildly successful Belmont High School field hockey team are now moving on to the next chapter of their lives, but hope remains for the program’s sustained success. And it starts with an experienced defense. Led by the…

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Belmont Resident Representing El Salvador in International Soccer

August 9, 2024

Growing up, Yasmine Diaz always felt a close cultural connection to the paternal side of her family’s El Salvadoran heritage. Yet in soccer, she imagined trying out for the United States youth national team. The latter’s success on the world stage enticed…

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At 13, Belmont Hill Soccer Star Hoping to Represent Albania in International Play

August 4, 2024

Ben Marashi knew the stakes. A strong performance with his Intercontinental Football Academy of New England (IFA) against Westchester FC meant a memorable first impression on a scout for the Albanian youth national team, creating an opportunity to break into the pipeline…

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Belmont Resident Leads Futures Collegiate Baseball League Team

June 28, 2024

A chance is all Paul Bonfiglio asked for. An opportunity for the lifelong Belmont resident to lead a baseball team in an organized, professionally-run environment. This year, the 2001 Belmont High School graduate and former Marauder varsity ice hockey and baseball player…

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BHS Freshman Phenom Headed to USA Hockey National Development Camp

June 16, 2024

On a recent Wednesday, rollerblading around Belmont High School as he does many a weekday after school, Liam Guilderson refreshed the webpage on his phone browser for the umpteenth time. Finally, USA Hockey’s Player Development web page contained the roster for the…

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Morgan’s Message Amplifies Mental Health Awareness

June 1, 2024

A group of six Belmont High School student-athletes who are passionate about mental health awareness want to expand their inclusive community. With a handful of successful events and biweekly meetings this school year, Morgan’s Message co-ambassadors, including juniors Anna Santos (soccer, girls’…

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Dana Lehr’s Dash to Track Dominance

May 19, 2024

Dana Lehr entered high school as a soccer-first student-athlete, but the 17-year-old high-honors student eyes a collegiate future in running. Outside of the Belmont High School soccer and track teams, Lehr has trained with the Emerging Elites running club alongside Belmont senior…

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Sophomore Lacrosse Star Niamh Lesnik Sets a Torrid Pace

May 14, 2024

In mid-December, Belmont High School sophomore Niamh Lesnik asked to meet with assistant principal and girls’ lacrosse coach Dan O’Brien. The wide-ranging discussion of individual and team goals resulted in a poignant message from the coach to the star player. Lesnik was…