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Sean Bryan is This Week's Whiz Kid

The 17-year-old Stoneham High School athlete participates in winter and spring track. His 4x4 team won two medals at the state individuals and state relays.

Stoneham Patch Whiz Kid of the Week Key to Awesomeness: Bryan runs track in winter and spring for the Spartans and attributes all of his success to his two coaches Xavier and Jonathan Garcia as well as his teammates. “Coming into the season I didn’t know what to expect because it was my first spring season as a track athlete,” Bryan said. “I felt a little bit behind the rest of the team because I only had one winter track season under my belt, but it was a very successful season because of the training I went through. I was very happy with how I performed then and I’m having an amazing spring season.” Bryan explained that his biggest strength on the track is his determination and toughness. “I know that I have the strength to power through…

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Stoneham High School Pitcher Throws No-Hitter Against Watertown

Steve Keskinidis threw a no-hitter in a 2-0 victory over the Watertown High School Raiders on Tuesday.

Stoneham High School pitcher Steve Keskinidis tossed a no-hitter versus Watertown High School in a 2-0 win on Tuesday. Keskinidis threw seven innings of no-hit baseball, while walking one and punching out six Raiders en route to the victory. Keskinidis was down to his final out and had a 2-2 count when he reached back and threw a straight fastball right on the corner to strikeout a Raiders hitter. “It was the best feeling in the world as I walked off the mound after pumping my fist knowing I threw a no-hitter,” Keskinidis said. Keskinidis said that he had command of all of his pitches throughout the day, but admitted he threw some pitches more than others. “I was frequently throwing my fastball and curveball,” Keskinidis said. “Coach (…

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Joe Brown is This Week's Whiz Kid

The 16-year-old Stoneham High School track team member runs the 100m dash, 4x100 meter relay, 200m dash and participates in the triple jump.

Stoneham Patch Whiz Kid of the Week Key to Awesomeness: Brown is close to achieving his goals that he set out at the beginning of the season that includes a 40-foot jump in the triple jump. “A couple of meets ago versus Burlington, I got 39 feet, 11.5 inches,” Brown said. “It was a bit of a disappointment, but I am continuing to strive for that goal and plan on beating it before the end of the season.” The track season may be long and arduous at times, but Brown has been successful throughout the year and attributes his success to his coaches. “The coaches are unbelievable,” Brown said. “Not only have they taught me and helped me to perform better, they have also changed me and my views altogether as an athlete and a student.” Brown said …

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Stoneham High School Runner Participates in Massachusetts First Steeple Chase

The Stoneham High School senior runner participated in the state's first Steeple Chase over the weekend at Regis College.

Stoneham High School senior Brett Kotowski participated in the Steeple Chase at Regis College over the weekend which was the first event in Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) Twilight meet. The Steeple Chase is an event that requires the runner to jump over five steeples and a water pit for a course of five laps around the track. The steeples are solid, dense, wide hurdles—two in the first 100 meters and one in the second 100 meters. The fourth steeple located in the third 100 meters also contains the water pit. The final steeple was on the last 100 meter straight-away. Kotowski was selected by his coaches to run the race because it was a meet in he needed to be a state qualifier. “I am a distance runner and I …

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Stephanie Sweet is This Week's Whiz Kid

The 18-year-old Stoneham High School softball player pitches regularly for the team.

Stoneham Patch Whiz Kid of the Week Key to Awesomeness: The lady Spartans (2-5 overall; 1-2 division) may be off to a slow start this season, but Sweet is proving why she is one of the top pitchers in the Middlesex League Small Division. “I attribute my success to my many coaches, teammates and my parents,” Sweet said. “Without them, I wouldn't be the player I am today. During the off-season, I work hard pitching weekly with my pitching coach.” Currently, Sweet is working on her pitching form during practice and even during her starts for the Spartans. “I want to improve on hitting my spots consistently and being able to do every pitch the way it’s designed to go,” Sweet said. “It takes a lot of work and effort to make every pitch almost …

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Wilmington Survives Late Threat From Stoneham [PHOTOS]

Spartans baseball threatens in the top of the seventh, but can't push home tying run in 3-2 road loss.

The top of the seventh inning began promisingly on Friday for the Stoneham High School baseball team, but the game ended with frustration after the Spartans failed to capitalize on two straight walks to start the frame. Wilmington reliever John Keough walked the first two batters of the frame, but then notched the first out of the inning on a sacrifice bunt, and stranded two runners in scoring position to polish off the 3-2 win with two straight strikeouts. After falling behind 2-0 in the opening inning, Stoneham scored twice on wild pitches. The second run was scored by Ben Allen, who ran home to tie the game in the top of the third.  But Wilmington took the lead back in the home half of the inning and never let up, dropping the Spartans …

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Tyler Malone is This Week's Whiz Kid

The 17-year-old Stoneham High School track athlete looks to repeat his success last year in the triple jump and become a two-time Middlesex League All-Star.

Stoneham Patch Whiz Kid of the Week  Key to Awesomeness: The Stoneham High School boys' track team is off to a 2-0 start to the 2012 season and Malone is right in the middle of the team's success. "I attribute my success to hard work and the training designed by my coaches Xavier and Jon Garcia," Malone said. "My success comes from showing up to practice ready to push myself to new limits every day." Malone also points out that his teammates have played a role in his recent success. "My teammates drive me to run faster times on the track," Malone said. "Additionally, I have succeeded by practicing technique for my events." Malone’s day-to-day activities during track season consist of many exercises to get the blood flowing before …

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PHOTOS: Stoneham Theatre Team in Action During the Boston Marathon

Did you capture some great shots from the marathon of Stoneham runners? Upload your photos by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button above the photo gallery.

All six members of the Stoneham Theatre team as well as 11 Stoneham runners completed the Boston Marathon on Monday. Check out images captured of the theatre runners in our latest Viewfinder photo gallery. Did you attend the marathon and capture shots of Stoneham runners? Upload them to this post by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button located above the photo gallery. Make sure to add a full-sentence caption to each photo as well as typing in the photographer's name in the "credit" field.

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Mark Ouellette

5:20 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Thanks for the Boston Marathon photos, Jeanne!   more ›