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North Shore Tech's dream season comes to an end

READING | The two seniors in the North Shore Tech baseball team's lineup, J.J. Navas and Ben Dora, were philosophical after yesterday's season-ending loss | perhaps a reminder from Athletic Director John Lynch softening the blow.

North Shore in historic victory

John Delaney felt uneasy | partly disorganized | for his failure to find out any pre-tournament information on Division 3 North opponent New Mission High of Roxbury. Didn't matter.

"Certainly I didn't expect anything like this," the North Shore Tech baseball coach asserted after his Bulldogs established school history by capturing their first postseason victory in a 20-4 romp at sun-splashed Barry Field yesterday.

North Shore Tech falls in vocational tournament

Seven runs in the bottom of the seventh inning wasn't enough as the North Shore Tech girls softball team fell to Pathfinder Vocational, 10-7, yesterday in the state vocational tournament.

Relief pitcher Amy Titus did a fine job in relief for the Bulldogs (15-5), allowing no earned runs over 5-plus innings of work. Jenn Abbott and Nicole Greene had RBI singles for North Shore while Stephanie Rudis added a triple.

Tournament ready Bulldogs drop Rockport

In a battle of teams that qualified for the D-3 tournament, the Bulldogs got a big lift from David St. Pierre. The sophomore carried a no-hitter into the fifth and shut the Vikings down while adding a pair of hits at the plate in a 5-2 NS win over Rockport. J.J. Navis drove in a pair and called a solid game behind the plate while Ryan Mahan tripled in a run in a three-run fourth that gave North Shore (11-7) control.

Bulldogs take fifth title in six year

Coach Joe Balzarini remembers the formative days of North Shore Tech softball program in the 1980s, when he wasn't sure he could round up nine players to play a game.

That's why he has a great appreciation for what's going on now. The Bulldogs are 16-4 this season and they just won the Commonwealth Conference Small Division title for the fifth time in the last six years.

Great pitching helps Rockport down North Shore

The combination of outstanding Rockport pitching and six unearned Viking runs were enough to do in the Bulldogs (15-4), 9-0. North Shore had just four hits on the afternoon, coming off the bats of Emily Pontes, Stephanie Rudis, Meg Hovan and Jen Abbott. The Bulldogs also clinched their fifth CCL title in the last six years by virtue of Minuteman's Saturday loss.

North Shore Tech triumphant in inaugural tournament

A strong sense of satisfaction is currently blanketing the North Shore Tech baseball program right now. It's hard to blame the Bulldogs for feeling good after what they accomplished this weekend.

Bulldogs get by Northeast

The Bulldogs (15-3) got out of a bases loaded jam in the seventh inning to emerge with a 7-4 win over Northeast. Whitney Bell paved the way with three hits including an RBI triple while Jillian Tentindo had two hits and an RBI and Stephanie Rudis also drove in a run.

Bulldogs looking to make state tourney

The frustration from last night's loss to Lynn Tech, which essentially decided the Commonwealth Small title, won't drag North Shore Tech down for long.

That's because they'll host the first-ever Bulldog Classic tournament this weekend.

Bulldogs knock Lynn Tech around

The Bulldogs (13-3) got everybody involved with smashing success in a 28-3 win over Lynn Tech. Andrea Caetano had two hits and five RBI including a bases clearing triple in her varsity debut to lead the onslaught while Emily Pontes added five hits and four RBI. Katryna Smith added two hits and three runs scores, Melissa Reyes had two hits and scored once and Meghan Hovan clubbed a grand slam.

Big inning sparks North Shore

The Bulldogs (8-5) sent 12 men to the dish and scored eight runs in the first inning en route to a convincing win over the Tigers of Pope John, 11-1. Joe D'ambrosio's two-run double sparked the big inning while Cam Fletcher also had an RBI and Shane Bennett was 2 for 2 on the day with two runs scored and a RBI.

Good times at North Shore Tech

Despite a last-inning loss at unbeaten Shawsheen yesterday, times are good over at North Shore Tech. This mostly junior-laden team has started to perk up offensively as the weather warms up, and its defense is now playing up to par.

Bulldogs upset Northeast

The Bulldogs upset Northeast 11-8 thanks to Ben Dora, who was 3 for 4 with 2 RBI and had three innings of shutdown relief work in the hill. North Shore pulled away with runs from Dora, J.J. Navis and Andrew Rainville. With Northeast threatening in the sixth, Cam Fletcher caught a fly ball and heaved it home to save a run and execute a crucial double play.

North Shore qualifies with win

A five-run third inning highlighted by sophomore Meghan Hovan's bases loaded triple helped the Bulldogs (10-1) clinch a spot in the state tournament with a 6-4 win over Minuteman. Emily Pontes had three hits, scored a pair and flashed the leather defensively while Jillian Tentindo contributed a pair of hits. North Shore led big early and survived a late Minuteman rally.

Bell has North Shore Tech off to hot start

Whitney Bell's ability to hit the long ball has changed the defensive strategy of the entire Commonwealth Conference this season. Bell, who blasted nine homers for North Shore Tech last season, practically needs binoculars to spot the outfielders playing against her.

Rudis pitches no-hitter for North Shore Tech

Sophomore right-hander Stephanie Rudis of Methuen pitched the first no-hitter of her career and the fourth in the history of the school as she dominated Northeast Regional of Wakefield, 12-0. Rudis finished with one strikeout and two walks and the Bulldogs defense played superbly behind her. North Shore Tech improved to 7-1

Bulldogs knock Lynn Tech from unbeaten ranks

The North Shore Tech baseball snapped a two-game skid in a big way yesterday with a 3-2 walk-off win over previously unbeaten Lynn Tech.

David St. Pierre's hard hit grounder plated the winning run in the bottom of the seventh, scoring pinch runner Chris Doucette to break a 2-2 tie and send North Shore (3-3) home with the victory.

Bell powers Bulldogs

Whitney Bell homered and drove in three runs as the Bulldogs (6-1) piled on enough runs to survive a late Lynn Tech scare, 15-7. Emily Pontes and Paige Sansaverino each drove in a pair and North Shore led by as many as 11 before allowing six runs in the fifth. Jen Abbott scored three runs to help key the offense.

Errors help Minuteman top North Shore

The Bulldogs committed three errors in a fifth inning that saw Minuteman push seven runs across the plate to hand North Shore (4-1) its first loss, 10-8. Jen Abbott, Meghan Hovan and Stephanie Rudis each scored a pair of runs and Nicole Tower added an RBI as North Shore plated four runs in the top of the seventh and had the tying run in scoring position before making the game's final out.

Rudis leads unbeaten Bulldogs

Sophomore Stephanie Rudis tossed a two-hitter and carried a shutout into the seventh and final inning to pace the unbeaten Bulldogs (2-0) over Greater Lowell, 4-2.

North Shore led after just an inning and build their lead to 4-0 thanks to Nicole Coppen (three hits, two runs), Emily Pontes (two hits) and Jillian Tentindo (two hits).

North Shore Tech Softball Preview

Last year's record: 12-8

Coach: Joe Balzarini (24th season)

Returning players: Whitney Bell, Sr., 1B; Emily Pontes, So., SS; Katrina Smith, So., CF ; Nicole Tower, Sr., C; Jillian Tentindo, Jr., 3B; Paige Sanservino, Sr., 2B; Nicole Green, So., LF; Meghan Hovan, So., RF; Nicole Comppen, Jr., P; Stephanie Ruduis, So., P/C.

North Shore Tech Baseball Preview

Last year's record: 8-10

Coach: John Delaney (Second year, 8-10)

Key returnees: David St. Pierre So., P; Joe D'Ambrosio Jr., C; Zack Newman, Sr., 1B; Ray Tobin Jr., 3B/C; J.J. Navas Sr., C; Ben Dora Sr., OF; Ryan Mahan Jr., 3B/P; David St. Pierre So., SS; Scott Blanchette So., P; Andrew Rainville Jr., P.

Bulldogs help the community

It will never show up in a box score or on a stat sheet, but the North Shore Tech team picked up a team assist recently. The Bulldogs followed through with a community service project by holding a gas card raffle, with the idea of raising enough money to buy uniforms for a needy soccer team in Tela, Honduras.

Injuries making life tough

Life has been rough for the North Shore Tech girls hoop squad recently. As if battling for their first win hasn't been difficult enough, the Bulldogs have been doing it recently with a depleted crew. North Shore has played the last week without three starters and three bench players who have been out due to either sickness or injury.

North Shore Tech Boys Basketball Preview

Last year's record: 6-13

Coach: Jody Norton (2nd season)

Key returnees: Ryan Mahan, 6-1, Jr., G; Billy Ahearn, 6-0, Sr., G; Eric Smith, 5-11, Sr., F; Andrew Rainville, 6-2, Jr., F/C; Scott Blanchette, 6-1, So., F; David St. Pierre, 5-10, So., G; Juan Juan, 6-1, So., F.

North Shore Tech Girls Basketball Preview

Last year's record: 2-18

Coach: Maureen Robinson (10th season)

Key returnees: Whitney Bell, Sr. C; Torrie Asaro, Sr. G; Shirley Blanco, So. PG.

Key departures: Amanda Boudreau, Jessica Cruz, Jessica Marchand.

North Shore Tech football finishes winless

WAKEFIELD | Northeast Metro football coach Don Heres told North Shore Tech coach Mike Drouin and some of his players to "hang in there" after last night's season finale. "I told them they're going to be really good in a couple of years," said Heres.

Thanksgiving Day Preview: North Shore Tech at Northeast Regional

Where: Wakefield High School Field

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 21

Time: 6 p.m.

Coaches: Don Heres, Northeast Regional; Mike Drouin, North Shore Tech.

Captains: Northeast Regional: Adam Maillet, Sr. OT; Greg Vendetti, Sr. G/LB; North Shore: no team captains.

Late comeback not enough for North Shore Tech

The Gryphons jumped out to a 29-0 lead at halftime and withstood a furious charge by the host Bulldogs (0-10).

Junior Cam White of Swampscott had another big game for North Shore, catching a 23-yard touchdown pass, rushing for a 1-yard score and converting a pair of 2-point conversion rushes.

Hornets dominate North Shore, cruise to victory

With most of their games this season being decided in the final minute of play, the Manchester Essex football team was looking to finish off North Shore Tech much earlier in the game yesterday.

As it turned out, the Hornets got just what they were looking for in a dominating 33-6 win over the Bulldogs at North Shore Technical High School's Barry Field.

North Shore Tech upsets Trinity Catholic

Joel D'Ambrosio scored both goals, including the game-winner on a 22-yard shot that he tucked under the crossbar, to lift the Bulldogs to just their second state tournament win in program history. North Shore (6-11-2), which qualified for the tournament by going 5-1-2 against divisional opponents, moves on to play Lowell Catholic tomorrow in a Div. 3 North first round affair.

White's record day not enough for N.S. Tech

Head coach Mike Drouin felt North Shore Tech played its best game of the season against Minuteman Regional Saturday in Lexington. But it still wasn't enough as it dropped a 28-27 decision.

"It's the worst feeling yet," said Drouin. "It's an emotional game and the kids really feel it after this one." The Bulldogs lost despite a sensational game by Cam White, who set a school record for most touchdown receptions (4) and most yards (203) by a receiver. North Shore Tech quarterback David St. Pierre also set a school mark with four TD passes. White, meanwhile, finished with eight catches.

Georgetown thrashes North Shore Tech

There is always something to work on.

After blasting winless North Shore, 44-8, Georgetown now faces a trio of teams (Northeast, Chelsea and Minuteman) with a combined 1-17 record before meeting Manchester Essex Thanksgiving morning for the Commonwealth Conference small school title and a Super Bowl berth. But head coach Matt Blanchard will use this opportunity to keep his troops on the winning path while adapting his substitutes to varsity-level competition.

Greater Lawrence cuises, stay perfact

MIDDLETON | Like surgeons slated for an afternoon golf match at the club, unbeaten Greater Lawrence Tech wasted little time peeling through North Shore Tech, 41-26, for victory No. 6.

The Reggies rolled up a 28-0 first quarter lead and sent the starters to the bench for good at the break, up 35-0. "That's it man, a short day," said senior fullback Victor Sosa, who bumped and careened for 57 yards and three TDs on his six rushes. "Take care of business and give the rest of the guys a chance. All business."

Pope John wins big over North Shore Tech

Pope John led 22-0 at halftime and increased the lead to 29-0 before North Shore (0-5) could get on the board. Chris Wheeler scored on a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter to account for the Bulldogs' points.

North Shore Tech Cheerleading Photo Gallery

Last updated November 2, 2007

Lynn Tech football bulldozes North Shore Tech

LYNN | From the opening kickoff you could tell it just wasn't going to be North Shore Tech's night. Moses Valentine ran the opening kick back 80 yards for a touchdown and the Tigers never looked back in a 36-8 rout.

Minuteman beats North Shore Teach

Despite a stellar 14-save effort from goalkeeper Joe Acciavatti, North Shore Tech fell to Minuteman 1-0. The game was scoreless before Minuteman was finally able to break through the Bulldogs' defense at the 15-minute mark of the second half.

North Shore beats Whittier

Tim Gil and Joel D'Ambrosio each scored twice as North Shore Tech beat Whittier 5-0. Mike Silva also had a terrific game for the Bulldogs, scoring a goal and assisting on another.

North Shore Tech football team bows to Chelsea

MIDDLETON | Chelsea High football coach Mike Stellato refused to take the bait when he was asked whether Saturday's game against North Shore Tech represented a sort of homecoming for him.

Just a year ago, Stellato was coaching a few miles away at Danvers High and it was the realization of a dream for him to be in the Northeastern Conference. He was hoping to be there for a long time, but it ended up being just one season due to a job issue at Danvers.

North Shore outslugs Fellowship Christian

Mike Silva notched four goals as North Shore Tech beat Fellowship Christian 6-4. The Bulldogs (1-3) first Commonwealth Athletic Conference game of the season was a memorable one, as Tim Gil and Nick Damato also scored in the win while Gil, Kyle Oliva and Joel D'Ambrosio recorded assists. North Shore Tech goalie Joe Acciavatti made five saves.

North Shore Tech by Keefe Tech

The North Shore Tech football team went on the road for the first time this season, but came home with nothing to show for their efforts.

Host Keefe Tech scored two touchdowns in both the first and second quarters as the Central Mass. school downed the visiting Bulldogs, 26-0.

Rockport wins opener

Scott Noble scored twice and Florian Roell added a goal and an assist to lead Rockport to a 6-0 opening-day day win over North Shore. Colby Osier and Keady Segal combined for a shutout and Brenden Douglass assisted on two goals.

New coach, new QB, new offense at North Shore Tech

It all seemed to happen so fast to the North Shore Tech football program.

The Bulldogs' most productive players | quarterback Colby Boulay and linebacker Bill Buttner | transferred to Salem High prior to this fall, and the program's only coach to date, Paul Worth, stepped down from his job.

North Shore Tech Boys Soccer Preview

Last year's record: 2-15-1

Coach: Bob Parsons (6th season)

Returning players: Cody Hulbert, Sr., Def.; Kristina Davis, Sr., Def.; Eric Smith, Sr., Def/Mid; Joel D'Ambrosio, Jr., Mid; Mike Silva, Sr., F; Tim Gil, So., Mid; Nick Damato, Jr., Mid/F; Joe Acciavatti, Sr., GK.

Hornets move into CCS drivers seat with win over North Shore

MANCHESTER | The Manchester Essex football team sits alone atop the Commonwealth Conference Small standings. In a battle of the only remaining unbeatens in conference play, the Hornets beat North Shore, 22-0, last night at Joseph M. Hyland Field.