High School Sports

Backs against the wall is one of the ultimate sports clichés, but the phrase turned literal for the Belmont High School football team Thursday night at Harris Field. As the clock ticked down under five seconds remaining in regulation, Arlington Catholic moved…

Mitchell Woo admits pole vaulting first brought unexpected challenges, but a little stick-to-itiveness turned the field event into his bread and butter. The recently minted Belmont High School alum impressed in his final outdoor track and field season this spring, capturing the…

The Belmont girls rugby team went to Quincy and achieved its ultimate goal: an eighth-straight state championship. It wasn’t easy. Last year’s team overwhelmed Lincoln-Sudbury, 69-21, dominating from start to finish. This year, the game was closer, 36-24, as the Marauders fended…

“Ajmo!” (“Let’s Go!”) was the cry that rang out from the stands at Belmont Hill School, as junior Koya Radojevic won his final point, ending an epic, almost four-hour, deciding match at third singles and booking No. 12 Belmont’s place in the…

Questioned about completing a box jump in one of his first track and field practices, Malcolm Were offered a head-turning response. “You know I can dunk, right?” Were said, according to the recollection of coach Paul McDonald. Translation: Of course he could.…

Niamh Lesnik sees her team’s potential to make some noise in the MIAA Division I Tournament. Belmont High School girls lacrosse boasts a high-powered offense, improved defense, and an experienced goalie. But a question looms: can they put it all together? “We…

The Belmont High School tennis teams capped strong regular seasons earlier this week, and each garnered enough momentum in the MIAA Division I Power Rankings to open the postseason at home. With brackets released Friday, both will host Round of 32 matches…