Greg Levinsky, Author at The Belmont Voice

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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…

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Belmont Boys Volleyball Enjoying Inaugural Campaign

May 11, 2024

The boys behind the new Belmont High School volleyball program expected a multi-year wait before fielding the school’s first varsity boys volleyball team. Much to their great pleasure, it took less than a year. Laying the groundwork with a club last year…

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Updated: Belmont Marauders Training For Spring Season

April 1, 2024

The winter tournaments are over, and thoughts have turned to playing games out doors. The Voice asked Belmont High School coaches about their prospects for the spring season. Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include late information.…

Two people in a racing boat. The person on the left is wearing a microphone and shouting instructions.

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Arlington-Belmont Crew Team Looking to Grow

March 5, 2024

On most winter evenings, a group of rowers from Belmont and Arlington High Schools work out on ergometers at a facility on Pleasant Street in Belmont. The Arlington-Belmont Crew Club members are preparing for what they hope is a successful spring season…

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Track a Draw to Multi-Sport Marauders

February 23, 2024

Coming off a breakout season on the soccer pitch, Belmont High School Junior Andrey Leschiner joined the indoor track team with a simple goal: to stay in shape after finding his footing on the varsity level in his primary sport. A few…