NRHS Boys Basketball

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North Reading Boys Basketball — 2025–26 Season Wrap-Up The Hornets closed out the 2025–26 campaign with a season defined by grit, growth, and a string of memorable wins that pushed them into the MIAA Division 3 State Tournament. Under head coach Joe Casey, North Reading battled through a deep Cape Ann League slate, delivered big performances in key moments, and showcased a senior group that set the tone on and off the court. Season Snapshot • Signature Wins: North Reading stacked important victories throughout February, including a clutch 48–45 road win over Hamilton‑Wenham and a strong 62–53 performance against Greater Lowell Tech. Both games highlighted the team’s ability to close tight contests and respond under pressure. • Battles to the Wire: Even in narrow losses—like the 57–60 fight against Georgetown—the Hornets showed resilience and late‑game toughness that kept them in every matchup. • Senior Night Statement: The home win over Lynnfield earlier in February was one of the emotional high points of the season, with the seniors leading the way in front of a packed gym. Tournament Run North Reading earned a spot in the 2026 MIAA Division 3 State Tournament, where they faced Auburn in the opening round. The Hornets battled but ultimately fell 46–63, closing the season with pride after a strong February push that secured their postseason berth. Team Identity This group played with: • Balanced scoring and shared responsibility • Defensive toughness, especially in low‑scoring CAL battles • Senior leadership that kept the team steady in tight fourth quarters • A competitive edge that showed up in every game, win or lose A Season to Appreciate From early‑season battles to late‑season momentum, the Hornets delivered a campaign full of effort, improvement, and moments that will stick with this group for a long time. The seniors leave behind a strong foundation, and the returning core now steps forward with valuable experience and a clear sense of what it takes to compete deep into February. Google Albums from the season photos.app.goo.gl/cEp7j8o4Lc8EpL… Boston English photos.app.goo.gl/ZsTN3cFq214ybY… Newburyport photos.app.goo.gl/ZwoRz9EVDEEwmu… Amesbury photos.app.goo.gl/9NrmLQh3MYnzd9… Lynnfield photos.app.goo.gl/zLuumzM9MimzPz… Auburn photos.app.goo.gl/62BHrYZobmU4Hu… Triton photos.app.goo.gl/AYDsF516211vfd… Pentucket

Congratulations!: * Senior Captain Jason Berry : CAL All League first team! * Senior Captain Gavin Wesley and Sophomore John Lupien 2nd Team * CAL Sportsmanship Winners *CAL Kinney Coaching Staff of Year @NRHSHornets @nrtranscript @GlobeSchools @BConn63 @Murray_Jack_

@MelroseBoysHoop @GlobeSchools @MHSathletix @MelroseWNSports @MelroseWeekly @BConn63 @TylerBMcManus15 @Murray_Jack_ Gutsy effort tonight! Tremendous high school basketball game. Heads high. Terrific season!

Final score Chicopee Comp 59 Melrose 55 in double OT Thank you to our 4 sr captains Connor, Jack, Leo and Tyler. You guys set the ground work for how hard our team played this entire season @MHSathletix @MelroseWNSports @MelroseWeekly @BConn63 @TylerBMcManus15 @Murray_Jack_

Auburn 63 NR 46 . A great season comes to a tough end in the opening round of the D3 state tourney. Seniors Gerber (14) and Berry(12) lead us. @NRHSHornets @nrtranscript @GlobeSchools @BConn63 @Murray_Jack_ @MIAA033

Game Day! The Hornets host Auburn tonight (2/25) at 6:30 in the opening round of the MIAA D3 Tourney! @NRHSHornets @nrtranscript @nrschools @NRHSFootball1

The Div. 3 boys basketball tournament bracket and its seeds. @BosHeraldSports @Murray_Jack_

Hornets earn the 26 seed in the D3 state tourney and will host Auburn on Wednesday (2/25) @6:30! @NRHSHornets @nrtranscript @GlobeSchools @Murray_Jack_ @BConn63 @keith_pearson

Vars: 14-6: D3 tourney bound JV1: 16-3 JV2: 9-4 A very successful winter! Hard work/ commitment pay off! @NRHSHornets @nrtranscript

NR 62 Greater Lowell 53. Hornets finish the regular season 14-6 behind doubles from Bakr (16) Wesley(15) and Berry (12). Big 2nd half efforts from Gerber and Ranieri. @nrtranscript @NRHSHornets @GlobeSchools @Murray_Jack_ @BConn63 @keith_pearson

NR (13-6) 48 HW 45. Conrad Gerber’s steal and layup with just over a minute proved to be the game winner as we win a defensive battle. Junior Cole Bakr (15) and Soph John Lupien (10)lead us offensively. @nrtranscript @NRHSHornets @GlobeSchools @BConn63 @Murray_Jack_

@MelroseBoysHoop @MHSathletix @MelroseWNSports @MelroseWeekly @BConn63 @nweitzer7 @TrevorHass @Murray_Jack_ @TylerBMcManus15 Congratulations to a great group of kids and to Coach Russo and his staff!

Final Melrose 59 Watertown 47 in OT C. Smith w/23 pts J. Casey w/15 pts and 13 rebs T. Garipay w/12 pts We improve to 10-8, officially qualified for the state tourney @MHSathletix @MelroseWNSports @MelroseWeekly @BConn63 @nweitzer7 @TrevorHass @Murray_Jack_ @TylerBMcManus15

Georgetown (14-4) 60 NR (12-6) 57. Hornets lose a close one to the state power Royals. Senior Jason Berry has 17. @nrtranscript @NRHSHornets @GlobeSchools @BConn63 @Murray_Jack_

Schedule Alert! Tonight’s game times vs Georgetown have changed . JV1 @4, Varsity@530. JV2 will now be at GTown on Friday. @nrtranscript @NRHSHornets @GlobeSchools @Murray_Jack_ @BConn63

NR (12-5) 75 Lynnfield (12-4) 61. Co-Captains Jason Berry (23) and Gavin Wesley (19) lead a monster team effort. Senior Conrad Gerber with a big 4th quarter to seal the CAL win! @nrtranscript @NRHSHornets @GlobeSchools @BConn63 @Murray_Jack_ @keith_pearson

Looking forward to recognizing our seniors and their families tomorrow night vs. Lynnfield. Our ceremony will be held at approximately 6:30 before the varsity game at 7. @nrtranscript @NRHSHornets

NR (11-5) 70 Shawsheen 39. Hornets get a big non-league win behind a great 2nd half defensive effort. Jason Berry (18) John Lupien (17) Cole Bakr (14) and Gavin Wesley (13) all in doubles. @NRHSHornets @nrtranscript @GlobeSchools @BConn63 @Murray_Jack_

Reminder that we are hosting Shawsheen Tech tonight (Wed 2/4): JV1 @5:15 Varsity@6:30 @NRHSHornets @nrtranscript @GlobeSchools @BConn63 @Murray_Jack_

NR (10-5) 75 Triton 45. We are in! we qualify for the state tourney for the 6th time in 7 years! Cole Bakr has 23 to lead all scorers in a balanced team effort. @NRHSHornets @nrtranscript @GlobeSchools @BConn63 @Murray_Jack_

NR (9-5) 57 Amesbury 53. Cole Bakr’s 3 pointer broke a 53-53 tie game with just under 2 minutes to lead us to a big win . Berry ( 12) Wesley (11) Gerber (10) all in doubles. @NRHSHornets @nrtranscript @GlobeSchools @Murray_Jack_ @BConn63 @keith_pearson