Whiz Kids

Nicolette Del Vecchio Is This Week's Whiz Kid

Del Vecchio turned in a strong regular season, batting .333 with 20 runs batted in and 10 extra-base hits.

Stoneham Patch Whiz Kid of the Week Key to Awesomeness: Del Vecchio has been a key component to the Spartan’s success this season. Del Vecchio is a pitcher, but when she is not pitching, she resides at the hot corner, third base. This is the position she plays on her summer team and hopes to play in college. “I contribute my success to my hard work and dedication to the sport. Since I was about seven years old, I have always tried my hardest to reach my full potential and be the best that I could be,” Del Vecchio said. “I’ve been playing since I was in first grade and I have learned so much over the years. "I love this sport so much and I hope to continue playing throughout college.” Del Vecchio knows her teammates play a significant role …

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Sports Roundup: A Mixed Week for Baseball, Softball Teams

The Stoneham High School softball team picked up a pair of wins this week, while the baseball team lost three.

With April vacation in full swing, Stoneham High School athletes had a chance for some early morning competition. Despite games being postponed due to rainy conditions, the baseball and softball teams still had a very busy week. The sofball team went 2-1 with wins over Watertown and Melrose and a loss to Burlington.  After a 15-3 win over Watertown on April 18, the Spartans dropped a 14-9 decision to Burlington two days later. On Satuday, the Spartans saw themselves trailing Melrose, 9-6, in the top of the seventh at Pine Banks Park in Melrose. After Ariana Tuccelli scored the tying run in a three-run seventh, she came around to score the winning run in the eighth for the win.  Stoneham is currently 3-3 overall and 3-2 in Middlesex League …

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Phalon Tallies 100th Point in Spartans' 6-2 Win Over Burlington

The Stoneham High School girls' hockey team cruised by the Red Devils of Burlington Monday night at Stoneham Arena thanks to four goals by Danielle Phalon.

STONEHAM — Behind four goals by Danielle Phalon, the Stoneham High School girls' hockey team took care of business against Burlington High Monday night at Stoneham Arena, beating the visiting Red Devils, 6-2. Phalon, who tallied her 100th point in a Spartan uniform and three markers in the second period and one in the third, also added an assist. Lynn Kozlowski also played an integral role on offense, garnering four assists and a goal. Stoneham (7-4-1 overall and in Middlesex League games) beat Burlington for the second time this season and has outscored the Red Devils, 15-4, in those contests. The Spartans sit in third place in the Middlesex League standings, while Burlington (1-11 league, 3-13 overall) remains in last place. Check out …

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Lady Spartans Roll Past Burlington

The Stoneham High School girls' basketball team had no trouble taking care of the Red Devils of Burlington on Thursday night. The Spartans cruised to a 46-24 victory.

STONEHAM — Stoneham High School cruised to victory Thursday night on their home floor, beating the winless Red Devils of Burlington High, 46-24. The Spartans' effort on the defensive end was impressive, causing turnovers nearly every time Burlington touched the ball on offense. Stoneham coach Angela Billings was very pleased with her team. “We came out firing and our defense was very strong," Billings said. "We put them away early and that is what we needed." The Spartans dominated on the offensive end and led 24-4 after the first quarter.  Stoneham built on their lead in the second quarter before closing out the half with a 34-8 advantage. It took a lot of pressure off the team and allowed key starters to receive the rest they needed. It …

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 3

Curious what's happening in the Stoneham area? Check out our list of activities in the latest "Patch Facts" column.

1. Who wants to hear a story? Stoneham Public Library will provide children ages 3 1/2 and older with a storytime program and the opportunity to make simple crafts from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Children's Room. The program is free and open to the public.  2. Get your sled on! With plenty of fresh snow on the ground from a few recent snowstorms, now is the time to go sledding at Bear Hill Golf Club, which is a nine-hole golf course during the warm weather months. 3. School session. The School Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. at Stoneham High School in the Library. Some of the items on the agenda include: discussing the bill warrant, fiscal 2012 kindergarten budget and the fiscal 2012 budget. 4. Need some music in your life? Jazz Duo returns to …

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Burlington Blanks Stoneham Boys' Hockey Team

The Burlington Red Devils beat the Spartans, 4-0, Wednesday night at the Burlington Ice Palace.

BURLINGTON — The Stoneham High School boys' hockey team were shutout on the road, 4-0, by the Red Devils of Burlington in front of a jam-packed raucous crowd at the Burlington Ice Palace Wednesday night. The reason for the large and emotional crowd was senior forward Chris Rolli, who was making his first appearance at the Palace wearing the home team's colors. When Rolli had previously worn blue and white playing in the building for Stoneham, he was the Spartans' leading scorer last year before transferring to Burlington. Both teams started off the first period feeding off the energy of the crowd and playing spirited, physical hockey. In some cases the players were too emotional, with refs handing out two sets of matching penalties for …

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Photo Gallery: Stoneham Track Tripped Up by Burlington

The Stoneham High School girls' indoor track team was bested by Burlington Wednesday night, 46-40, in Burlington.

BURLINGTON — The Stoneham High School girls' indoor track team was competitive against the Red Devils of Burlington, but the Spartans ultimately lost to the home team, 46-40, Wednesday night. Stoneham will look to rebound against Reading when they meet Dec. 28 at 12:30 p.m. at Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road in Reading.

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