Mike Ippolito

Our family extends a thank you to the Tewksbury, Wilmington and Shawsheen communities for all the wonderful tributes that are appearing in Michael’s honor. We knew that he was one of a kind, but it is so wonderful to experience the blessing that many of you felt that way too! ❤️

@JamiePote @AdamIppy Absolutely priceless! Thank you @MALorick15 for the tribute to my husband. He loved writing the article about you. So thoughtful of you!!!

@IppoMike @AdamIppy

This is LisaMarie, Michael’s wife. The boys and I are so touched by this loving tribute to Michael. He was one of a kind. We are overwhelmed by the grace and respect you have shared.

@JamiePote @Wilmington_AD @WHSgvsoccer This is LisaMarie, Michael’s wife. The boys and I can not express how touched we are by this tribute to our Michael. He loved you all and writing your stories. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

@Wilmington_AD @WHSgvsoccer @IppoMike Thank You to WHS Athletics and the WHS Girls Soccer program for the moment of silence for Mike Ippolito before tonight's game. First class. Thank You.

Shawsheen G Soccer takes home their 3rd straight win (2-1) vs Mystic Valley. Goal by Kendra Minghella assisted by Alexis LeBlanc. Second goal unassisted by Ava Noble. @BostonHeraldHS @LowellSunSports @BMinuteman @GlobeSchools @JamiePote @IppoMike @Coach_Michaud @shawtech_sports

Wildcats put together a nice drive , down to the Gryphons 27-yard line, but a 44-yard field goal attempt comes up short as time expires. Final score: Greater Lowell 10, Wilmington 7

3rd down pass falls incomplete in the end zone, but Jayson Frasca gives the Gryphons a 10-7 lead with a 33-yard field goal with 42 seconds remaining. Wilmington will start final drive from the their own 21-yard line with 34 seconds left and one timeout

Tied 7-7, 57 seconds left in regulation . 3rd and 8 for Greater Lowell, from the Wilmington 16 yard line

End of the third quarter, score remains deadlocked at 7-7 @Wilmington_AD @GLTechAthletics

Just about ready for the start of the second half. Wilmington will receive the kick, with the score tied 7-7

Greater Lowell ties it up with 7 seconds left in the half on a 2-yard TD pass from Brendan Arsenault to Jayson Frasca. Halftime score, Wilmington 7, Greater Lowell 7.

End of the first quarter, Wilmington 7, Greater Lowell 0

Wilmington quarterback Jacob Rogue gives the Wildcats the early lead with a 76-yard TD run. Hunter Sands adds the extra point. Wilmington 7, Greater Lowell 0, 4:49 left in the first quarter

We are underway here at Alumni Stadium

Wilmington wins the coin toss and defers to the second half. Greater Lowell will receive the opening kickoff @Wilmington_AD @GLTechAthletics

Here at Wilmington High’s Alumni Stadium, where the Wildcats (0-1) will take on Greater Lowell (0-1) in a non-league football matchup. About ten minutes from kickoff. Will be updating throughout. @Wilmington_AD @GLTechAthletics

@JamiePote @Craig_C_Turner Well, not THAT much olderthan Jamie anyway 😀😂. See you tonight, Craig!

@Craig_C_Turner @IppoMike Lol. Mike can be the guy. He's much older than both of us so we need to be kind to our elders 🤣

Today I'll be covering WHS Girls Soccer and TMHS Football..@IppoMike will have WHS Football. We both will have updates. Unfortunately we don't have a reporter at Shawsheen Football.

Rams win! Shawsheen 30 Bedford 26.

Final score from Hormel Stadium. Arlington Catholic 28, Wilmington 21

Pass falls incomplete in the end zone. AC takes over on downs with 29 seconds left in the game, leading 28-21