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Track Teams, Boys Tennis Score Wins as Red Devils Navigate Busy Thursday

Burlington's track teams rolled past Watertown and boys tennis topped Wilmington, while baseball fell in nine innings on a busy Thursday.

Nicci Kadilak

Apr 16, 2026 — 1 min read

Burlington High School had a busy Thursday afternoon.

Boys' baseball fell to Arlington 4-3 in nine innings.

Lexington swept the boys' volleyball team 3-0, dropping BHS to 5-4. JV fell 2-0 and is now 3-6.

Boys' tennis topped Wilmington 4-1 to move to 2-5, with wins by Ridhaan Ayyagari, Casey Shannon, Melanson/Torres, and Patel/Li. Girls' tennis fell to Wilmington 4-1. Emery Shaw won at third singles for Burlington.

Arlington won 10-7 over varsity girls softball, sending the Lady Devils to 2-4, while both track teams dominated Watertown at home. Boys won 134-2; girls won 107-22.

Friday, April 17 Schedule

4:00 — Boys Tennis at Waltham.
Girls Lacrosse at Pentucket: JV at 4:30; varsity at 6:00.

Saturday, April 18 Schedule

10:00 — Boys Baseball at Bedford.
12:00 — Boys Lacrosse vs. Nauset. (JV game canceled.)

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