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Sports
Varsity volleyball improves to 5-1, boysâ cross country tops Wakefield, and JV field hockey celebrates its first win of the season.
It was a strong Tuesday for Burlington teams, highlighted by big wins in volleyball and cross country.
The Red Devils girls' volleyball teams continued their hot start, defeating Arlington behind a full team effort. Varsity swept 3-0 (improving to 5-1), JV won 2-0 (now 4-2), while the freshmen battled but fell 1-2 (now 1-5). Lexie Carmody was named Player of the Match.
In field hockey, the varsity team fought hard for a 0-0 draw against Arlington. The JV team picked up its first win of the year with a 1-0 victory, thanks to a goal from freshman Addie Callahan.
The boys' cross country team defeated Wakefield 24-33. Kanyike led the way, with Stefanowicz, Katayomba, Poland, and DaGraca helping secure a decisive 4â7 finish. Briscoe ran a 5-minute-plus home course PR, while freshman Roy earned a promotion to varsity.
Scores are also in for Monday's girls' soccer game: they, like the boys, fell to Arlington with a score of 5-0.
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Varsity volleyball celebrates another win, field hockey ties Melrose, and Jr. Devils football shuts out Woburn. Football home opener tonight vs. Westborough.
Burlington soccer drops games to Melrose, while swim falls to Winchester. Freshman soccer, field hockey, and volleyball in action today.
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Varsity volleyball improves to 3-1 with a win over Lexington, while boysâ cross country opens at Arlington. Soccer and girlsâ swim highlight todayâs schedule.
The Burlington Players stage The Savannah Disputation, a sharp comedy where humor, faith, and debate collide. Runs Sept. 5â20 in Burlington.
Golf notches a win over Watertown, but soccer and field hockey stumble. More home action vs. Lexington today.