We all go through life looking to make an impact in the world around us. Most do it without fanfare, but those of us in a public forum have the power – if done the right way – to influence many lives in a positive, informative and entertaining way. Nowadays, they are
When the spotlight is at its brightest, Winchester’s Miles Olmeda is not afraid to take on the challenge. Olmeda, who went to Belmont Hill this past year as a freshman, had that championship moment for the second straight year in the USTA (United States Tennis Association) New England U-
Outgoing Winchester High School Director of Athletics Marc Arria and his staff, led by Lindsey Quigley, recently orchestrated a day that included all of the pomp and circumstance and staging that befits the large number of senior student-athletes this year, who are planning to continue to play sports in
The 2026 Winchester High girls tennis team had plenty to celebrate during its annual banquet at the Winchester Country Club on June 16. For starters, the team compiled 22 wins, including three in the postseason. They also secured the second seed in the Division 1 state tournament, which all added
After 16 regular season wins and another one in the Division 1 state tournament, the Winchester High School baseball team, the 11th seed in this year’s postseason, turned in its second straight winning campaign under the direction of third-year head coach Ed McDonald. During the recently concluded state
There will be a new Winchester High School director of athletics for the 2026-27 school year starting in September after longtime sports boss Marc Arria stepped down to pursue opportunities in real estate. Arria has been at the helm since 2013. Interim WHS Principal Paula Conis said the process
The Winchester High boys tennis team started the Division 1 state tournament as the eighth seed with a 17-2 regular season record. They went on to win the postseason opener against Lowell (3-2, May 27), the 25th seed, before losing to Concord-Carlisle, the ninth seed, by the
Growing up playing sports, athletes quickly begin to realize that nothing is guaranteed. There’s always a roadblock that gets in the way. When confronted with these situations, individuals or teams learn to adapt to get back into what their ultimate goal was, when they started their mission. But when
For most high school state tournament teams in any sport, the ending is always disappointing. But upon reflection, they inevitably realize by just getting there means they still enjoyed success. The Winchester High boys volleyball team (11-10), the 19th seed in the Division 1 state tournament, falls into that
After 20 years as a high school athletic director – the last 13 in Winchester – Marc Arria is leaving the world of high school sports, telling the Winchester News, “I decided after 20 years as an AD to go into real estate,” while adding, “I have two young kids at home
The Winchester High boys lacrosse team (18-2), the seventh seed in Division 1, has outscored its first two state tournament opponents – Bridgewater-Raynham (13-2, 26th seed, 12-7 final record, counting playoffs) and St. John’s of Shrewsbury (15-14 in OT, 10th seed, 11-9 final record,
Last year, the Winchester High girls tennis team (17-4, eighth seed) defeated Boston Latin in the Elite 8, 3-2, only to lose to Wellesley in the Division 1 state semifinals, 4-1. The Red & Black are once again scheduled to face the Wolfpack, but this time in
As the second seed in Division 1, the Winchester High girls tennis team appears to be on a probable collision course with history after winning two more matches – both in the Division 1 state tournament – to remain undefeated on the season at 21-0. The Red & Black again shutout
The Winchester High baseball team (17-4) is off and running as the 11th seed in the Division 1 state tournament after defeating Plymouth North (14-7), the 22nd seed, 3-1 at home in the Round of 32 on Sunday, May 31. The Red & Black now move on
The wrestling season is not quite over yet for the three captains of this past year’s Winchester High team. They are also members of Natick’s MetroWest United Wrestling Club, and together Kai Napadow Baquero, Eddie Donlon and Maria Baldwin were selected to wrestle on its national team, which
The Winchester High girls tennis team, the second seed in Division 1, is now 20-0 after shutting out Brookline (2-15, 31st seed), a Bay State Conference team, 5-0 to open up its state tournament season in the Round of 32 at Stoneham on May 29. The Warriors
