It was a plethora of riches for Winchester High boys soccer coach Vin Musto, when practice opened up on Aug. 24. A total of 110 prospective players showed up for tryouts, but even with three teams in the program, cuts had to be made. It’s a double edge sword
Coming off a very satisfying 38-6 triumph over non-league Lynn Classical in the home opener on Sept. 10, the Winchester High football team understands it’s just one of nine regular season games, and of course that doesn’t count the playoff schedule. Coach Wally Dembowski hammered home
The Winchester High girls soccer team opened up the 2026 home season with a convincing 3-0 win over visiting Stoneham on Sept. 9. A couple of Red & Black seniors led the way with one goal apiece. Senior Amelia Holmes netted the second goal of the season from senior
The Winchester High School girls soccer program once again volunteered at the Dwelling Place in Woburn on Saturday, Sept. 12. The Dwelling Place, located at the United Methodist Church, is an important community outreach program that provides weekly meals to those in need. This year marked the 11th consecutive year
Coach Wally Dembowski couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the 2026 season after his Winchester High football team dismantled the Lynn Classical Rams at Knowlton Stadium on Sept. 10, 38-6. There were a whole bunch of new faces in the starting lineups for the Red
When the Winchester Red & Black football team squares off against non-league Lynn Classical tonight (Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m.) in the home opener at Knowlton Stadium, fans will see a whole bunch of new faces in the starting offensive and defensive lineups. Last year’s club put
The Winchester High girls volleyball team made it all the way to the Division 1 Elite 8 last season, before being eliminated by Newton North, the second seed, 3-1. The Red & Black girls were the seventh seed after going 19-1 in the regular season. They then defeated
The Winchester High girls soccer team rolled over its Middlesex League counterparts last year to compile a 6-0-1 record to secure the regular season championship. The Red & Black were 14-2-2 overall, which earned them the seventh seed in the Division 1 state tournament. Once there,
On Aug. 19, the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) voted 12-2 in favor of the Super 8 rule that will change high school football for many years to come. The rule will restructure the current playoff format for the 2027 season. It will still consist of nine divisions, but
On Monday, Aug. 24, the Winchester High fall athletes reported to their coaches for the first day of practice. The football team for one will be heading into this season looking to repeat as Middlesex League champions after the 2025 squad snapped a 35-year drought between titles for the
Another school year is only weeks away, and inevitably when the time comes teachers will ask their students: “How did you spend your summer vacation?” But this year in Winchester, the roles could be reverse. A total of 10 Winchester High School teachers and coaches participated in the third annual
The beginning of high school fall sports tryouts is just over three weeks away. The date that coaches and athletes alike have circled on their calendars is Monday, Aug. 24, the first official day of practice. But for those athletes still wishing to play fall sports, and haven’t completed
Winchester High School Principal Paula Conis confirmed to Winchester News on July 23 that Wayne Puglisi is the school’s new director of athletics succeeding Marc Arria, who officially stepped down as the Red & Black sports boss at the conclusion of this past school year after a dozen years
Since 1982, the Bay State Summer Games have been held all over the state, and this year was no different. The Winchester High School wrestling resurgence was also a big part of it. On July 11, this sport was able to attract statewide grapplers of all ages to compete for
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-
