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Belmont’s Kenny Greiner, 12, Selected for New England Revolution Academy

June 25, 2026

With the World Cup underway, soccer is at the forefront worldwide. Here in Belmont, one youngster is making waves on the pitch, having recently received an invitation to a prestigious opportunity. Kenny Greiner, 12, will begin training with the New England Revolution…

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‘Stroke School’ Offers New Opportunities for Youth Swimmers

December 30, 2025

There’s more than enough room in the ocean for the world’s dolphin population, but the town’s pool infrastructure couldn’t keep up with the number of prospective members of the Belmont Dolphins recreational swim team. After 150 swimmers tried out for just a…

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Skating Club of Boston to Launch Belmont Classes This Winter

December 2, 2025

The Skating Club of Boston will start offering skating classes at the Belmont Sports Complex’s James P. “Skip” Viglirolo Rink in January. “Ever since we moved to Norwood, we’ve been expanding to satellite rinks,” said Club Director Mia Corsini Bailey. “We are…

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Led by Lily Fallon’s First-Place Finish, Belmont Middle School Cross-Country Posts Strong Results

November 18, 2025

Lily Fallon knew the first Saturday in November would be a doozy. Soccer in the morning in Lexington, back home to Belmont for some recovery stretching, and a 45-minute ride to Devens for the 16th annual Massachusetts Middle School Cross-Country Invitational. “It…

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Sports Complex Opening Day Draws Nearer as Ice Surface is Laid Down

October 19, 2025

When Dante Muzzioli reflects on the former municipal skating rink, one thing in particular was missing: a skate rental shop. “There are people who don’t own skates … who would love to learn to skate,” he said, noting a single pair can…

Participants and facilitators of the Unified Hoops Clinic pose together on the court. Some are wearing blue jerseys while others wear red jerseys.

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Basketball Clinic Spurs Growth Beyond the Court

September 29, 2025

Mathew Zoffreo dribbled down the court, passing the basketball between his legs before making a basket. Weeks earlier, he had learned how to dribble for the first time, as a participant of the Unified Hoops Clinic—a six-session summer program that provides basketball…

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Five Local Players Compete in National Lacrosse Showcase

August 18, 2025

Ella Calise and Ellie Siegert have yet to play a game for any of Belmont High School’s athletic teams, but there’s reason for Marauder fans to look forward to their matriculation, especially in lacrosse. The Belmont High School rising freshmen were among…

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Breaking Barriers and Scoring Goals with Grit and Grace

November 19, 2023

The loose puck bounced in the direction of Ryder Simmons, and with a burst of speed, with the puck at his stick, he just had to beat the goalie. Simmons, a 9-year-old member of the Belmont Youth Hockey Association (BYHA) Squirt AA2…