In 1981, Mark was selected for the NCAA Division 2 All-American team after batting .390 with 72 RBIs. At RMHS the availability girls varsity sports is the result, largely, to the efforts of one person, Virginia Bartlett. . A two-way tackle, David's dominant play helped Reading to a fine 7-3 record. Led by co-captains, co-league MVPs, and Hall of Fame members Cheryl Vedder and Jane Schloth, the 1982-83 Rockettes were not only backboned with star caliber athletes, but possessed a great attitude and unquenchable work ethic. To obtain your official Reading High School transcript, complete the Transcript Request form and fax it to 610-371-8683. . A two time league all-star, he played in the Record-American Sandlot All-Star game at Fenway Park in 1967 and 1968. B. In his senior season Zach was first in the state in the all around at the Team meet and in the state Individual meet he was second in the all around. Login; Create an Account; SportsEngine; skip navigation. They appropriately culminated their outstanding season with a state championship trophy. She concluded the indoor season with a come from behind victory in the Eastern High School Track and Field Meet, winning by one ten-thousandths of a second. Ace was often the calming, steadying influence that individual players needed when things were not going well for them. Chris was a four time all-league defenseman and a two time MVP of the Middlesex League. They were still single game records at the time of his induction. At Reading, after playing linebacker his sophomore year, Tom won the starting quarterback job in his junior year. Photo by John Keklak.. . Leading the way was senior midfielder Patty Jarema, who earned All-League honors and a spot on the Boston Herald All-Scholastic team. Pete's teams, up to the time of his induction. Also contributing in the forward ranks were Chris Murray, Rob Donnelly, Frank Golden, Joe Hamwey, Barry Moore, Chris Hughes and Scott Cuozzi. Following graduation, George attended Boston University where he played varsity basketball and football, serving as a, senior captain. Page 2 of 6 . During his junior season, he led the Rockets to the Class B Bay State Tourney championship versus Shrewsbury and earned a berth on the All-Tourney team. In the only game he didn't pitch, he had a walk off game winning hit. He was drafted in the 12th round, 321st overall by the New England Patriots in 1988. Andrea Comeau Braham . IN Addition to the aforementioned players, Chris and Coley Foley were selected to play in the ML All-Star game. Alma Mater & Fight Song; Discipline; Bell Schedule; Faculty/Staff. Her senior year was RMHS's first year playing the sport. With a 17-3 overall record, Reading set its sights on the MIAA Division 1 North tournament and opened with a 6-2 win against Peabody. About Us. The Rockets won their final six Middlesex League games to win the title by three points over the Tanners. Help this team get started or use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. Memorial High Events Calendar. The success can be attributed to his unique combination of toughness, discipline and an uncanny ability to coax the best out of every member of his teams. In his senior year he was an unstoppable force. The 1996 Middlesex League and Division 1 State Champion team members were: Christina Falcione, Christine McSweeney, Heather Gale, Kim O'Riordan, Jill Bendikian, Janice Coates, Jodi Wixtead, Cathy Tucker, Beth Moxcey, Caroline Fleming, Cindy DiSanto, Cindy Warren, Katie Quinn, Tricia Rogers, Diana Morello, Nicole Sinclair, Deanne Turner and Laura Curry. In the Spring of her junior year, Jane earned All-Scholastic honors from the Boston Globe as a high jumper, her best event. As a senior Courtney switched from midfield to corner defender and still manage to score 10 goals and 12 assists. A highlight of his collegiate. The team played in the Division 2A Super Bowl, winning the game for RMHS's first Super Bowl championship. Jess' collegiate track career at Westfield State was equally astounding. At 5'8" and 175 pounds, he was a running back on offense and corner back on defense. At the time of her graduation, Mary held records in the indoor (6.6) and outdoor. In her sophomore year she was a member of the 2001 State Champion softball team, and she wasn't just along for the ride. He scored 404 points for a 19.7 average, grabbed 235 rebounds for an 11.8 average and had 125 blocks, an amazing 6.2 per game average. Pete Moscariello has seen his share of great baseball players come and go since taking over as head baseball coach at Reading in 1977. At the time of his induction, Dan still held the school records. A quiet leader and thoughtful teammate, Jenn was recognized by the Boston Globe as a Globe Good Sport for her selfless leadership, high level of sportsmanship and outstanding athletic achievements during eleven varsity seasons at RMHS. But in the 27 years,at the time of induction, Peter's accomplishments include a career coaching record through 2006 of 414-144- 62, 15 Middlesex League titles, a Division 1 North Sectional title in 1988 and 12, That kind of success translated into Peter being named Coach of the Year by the Boston Globe, He established himself in Reading Youth Hockey and his hiring proved critical in keeping the hockey talent in Reading which turned around the fortunes of the high school program. On a May day in Watertown, running by himself on one of the few composition tracks in the Middlesex League, Mark ran a 48.6 in the 440- a RMHS and ML record. He also drove in 18 runs, struck out only three times and committed just two errors on the season. 30. Upon graduation, Mike attended the University of Hartford on a full soccer scholarship and enjoyed an outstanding four years at the Division 1 level. Welcome to the Reading Memorial Baseball team feed. Tim was selected again for the Middlesex League All-Star team. Chuck was a two way starter in football at defensive and offensive end. Boys Track & Field Records. Courtney may be one of the most unassuming athletes inducted into the RMHS Athletic Hall of Fame. Boys' All-Time Track and Field records. The 2000 victory over Chelmsford was perhaps another testament of the coaching expertise of Tom and his fine coaching staff. With his team trailing 19-0, Bill nearly brought the Rockets all the way back, scoring three touchdowns while rushing for 169 yards on 26 carries. As a sophomore member of the winter track team, he primarily ran the 45 yard dash. In his senior season, he dominated the Middlesex League as few have done before or since. In his senior year, he was the floor leader of the basketball team and helped lead the Rockets to a post season berth in the Division 2 North tournament where they lost in overtime to the Number 2 seeded East Boston Jets. Then came the final 43 seconds of the game which will go down as one of the most improbable comebacks in school history. The following fall Noah took his talents to UMass. She threw the shot put over 30 feet and came within a 1/2 inch of breaking the school long jump record. Leagues. A three year team captain and MVP, she broke four individual school records and qualified for the Nationals twice. His relay team won the event and the Reading track team won the Middlesex League championship. But, Katie's best sport was ice hockey. Lucian Adams Dr. Close Menu. Only four athletes would have better marks in national history, including Lewis. In addition to Vedder's dominance of the middle distances and Schloth's brilliance in the hurdles and high jump, the team featured dominant 1000 runner and RMHS Hall of Fame member, Gail Saunders, perhaps Reading's greatest female track athlete. Reading Memorial High School sports teams, stories, photos, scores and games at RallyNorth.net. By John Dvorak, Star Tribune, 05/03/11, 7:15PM CDT. Athletics / Spring Sports / Track and Field . But it was not Reading's day as they lost 3-2. In his freshman year, Matt began what turned out to be a four year run of appearances in the State Championship meet. School; The Lion Lane School; . Varsity is at 515 at Field House.JV 3:30 at Coolidge Freshmen at 7 at Field House.. remember everyone must be cleared to tryout through the . All in all it was a fabulous season for him- 1548 yards rushing and 25 touchdowns in 1991. Considered a heavy underdog against Chelmsford, the Rockets shocked the Eastern Mass football world with a 23-13 victory. He had the added dimension of a soft mid-range jump, His senior season was one to remember. As there was no girls team in those days, Beth played JV boys hockey for two years before joining an organized outside club, After graduation she continued her hockey career at Cornell. Boys 3200m Final - Simplot Games 2023. After splitting two matches that season to share the league title, Reading beat Arlington 7-1, Acton-Boxboro 2-1 and Danvers 1-0 to win the Division 1 North championship before losing to Dartmouth 1-0 in the Eastern Massachusetts Semifinals. Prior to 1978, the Reading High boys tennis program could be best described as middle of the road. David was named All-Middlesex League and a Boston Herald All-Scholastic offensive tackle. His senior year got off to a bad start when in the opening game he suffered an elbow injury. Although she never had the opportunity to raise a Middlesex League championship banner, she led the Lady Rockets to an 11-8 record her senior year, which was good enough to put the team in the postseason for the first time since 1979. Mike was selected Middlesex League MVP for the 1982-83 season and All-Scholastic honors soon followed. After a 3-6 first season, Croft's Rockets didn't lose another dual meet until the early 2000s. Dick, a hard hitting catcher and captain for John Pacino's 1961 Eastern Massachusetts Tournament baseball team, was selected a Middlesex League All-Star and All-Scholastic in baseball as well. In an era when leagues were not grouped in divisions based on school population, Reading thrashed all comers on their way to a Middlesex League title and an undefeated record. Women's 60m Final Section 2 - Ken Shannon Last Chance Invi. The program blossomed in the late 1980s. Rick Chesley, Phil Broeg, Nick Gregorio, John Torra, Steve Rhodes, Pete Strassel, Bob Gilligan, Ned Kevorkian, Lawrence Lapham, John Muise, Ken DiCicco, Dick Cootey, and Paul Hubbard, among others, played vital roles that season as well. The 1000 point milestone came in her final home game against Woburn in which she torched the Tannerettes for 39 points. In George's senior season, Reading was undefeated and won the Middlesex League title. In his sophomore year at Reading, his natural ability allowed him to immediately start on the basketball team which he led in scoring with 241 points, Reading's lone tournament berth during Excel's tenure on the basketball team came in the 1995-96 season, which was his junior year. Jess played varsity soccer for four years and was team captain in junior and senior seasons and was the second leading scorer in the Middlesex League. He and his wife Stella celebrated. The baseball team, softball team, girls basketball team, and girls swimming team, all won State titles. Pre-K & Early Childhood. During that time he served as JV coach for 10 years and 1987 on as an assistant varsity coach. She played on three Middlesex League champion teams and in her last two seasons, the Rockettes advanced to the Division 1 North semifinals. The pair were equally gifted offensively as they were defensively. Messbarger broke her own school record set the night before in the prelims. His 23.5 points average was still the school record at the time of his induction. In his first 21 years with the Lady Rockets, coaching both indoor and outdoor track, his teams won an astounding 15 Middlesex League titles. She was named co-captain of winter and spring teams in her senior year. He participated in the Eastern Mass All-Star game and earned MVP of the game for his performance at the plate. In her senior year she was also named Middlesex League MVP and an All-Scholastic by the Boston Globe. All-Star Chris Smith was the team's centerfielder and leadoff hitter, posting a team best .478 batting average with 32 hits, 22 runs and 13 stolen bases. Future RMHS Athletic Hall of Fame coach John Hollingsworth had high expectations for the team to be the first league champion since 1967 and they didn't disappoint him. For his efforts, Ken was named Outstanding Spring Performer by the Reading Chronicle, Middlesex League All-Star and ML MVP. The team enjoyed a terrific receiving corps. Joe Sabia, an all-star second baseman, batted .457. Reading Memorial High School Athletics and Student Activities. He didn't just earn nine letters, an honorable accomplishment in itself, but he was a three year starter in each sport. In her senior year she received the Howard C. Smith Award as the top female senior student athlete in the Massachusetts state college system. Mike Golden was the brightest of those young, talented players who normally would have played high school hockey elsewhere, but opted to remain in Reading thanks to Peter, who was Mike's youth hockey coach. In 1987, Ted became the Assistant Varsity Coach, and was needed to fill in for Coach Moscariello who missed some time. Through 2008, her teams have been in the state tournament every year and have won at least one game in the tournament. The RMHS baseball team began the 1994 season in epic fashion, outscoring opponents by an incredible 74-0. on the way to a 6-0 start. . Women's 1 Mile Section 4 - Ken Shannon Last Chance Invitat. He was team captain in his senior year. Football was where Chris gained most of his high school fame. David was one of the few. Charlie went on to Northeastern University to play basketball where he was the starting center for a team that made it to the NCAA tournament. 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