Raiders Teams Earn 3 First Round Playoff Wins
The Watertown High School Raiders began the MIAA Fall Playoffs with a bang, earning first round victories in field hockey, football, and soccer.
Hosting their first playoff game in more than a decade, Watertown football beat North Reading 27-8 in a rainstorm. The weather didn’t stop the Raiders offense, who dominated North Reading on the ground, rushing for four touchdowns in the victory. The third-seeded Raiders are set to host sixth-seeded Norton on Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m,
Raiders field hockey began their pursuit of a record 23rd state championship on Thursday, beating Norwell 4-0. Ayda Tengalia and Aisling Brennock each found the back of the net twice en route to the victory. Field hockey will host Marlboro on Tuesday, November 10 at 3:30 as tournament play continues.
Boys soccer defeated Essex Tech 1-0 Saturday night at Victory Field. The Raiders were powered by a goal from sophomore Kai Smith-Fehlner. The Raiders withstood late pressure from Essex Tech and held on for the victory.
With the win, the Raiders now advance to play Norwell on Monday night. Kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m. at Norwell High School.
This upcoming weekend, Raiders cheerleading and Raiders cross country will get in on the postseason action. Cheerleading will take part in regionals at Billerica High School on November 15, with boys and girls cross country competing at the Wrentham Development Center on Saturday afternoon. The girls will run at 2 p.m., with the boys to follow.