Ellis Lane, who started coaching at Wakefield High School in 1970, went on to a storied career in the region.
Some local runners report that they are leaving from the gazebo on Lake Quannapowitt Monday at 6 p.m. as part of the #BostonStrong group runs going on across the country today.
Two brothers, one of them a Wakefield resident, each lost a leg Monday in Boston Marathon terrorist attack. Bank account is raising funds for them and their friend.
Patch editor gives a first-hand report from the Boston Marathon.
Terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon finish line brought race to an abrupt and tragic halt about 4:09 into the race. Twenty-one Wakefield residents were registered runners, 10 finished before marathon was stopped.
Eighteen Wakefield residents are registered to run the Boston Marathon, according to the Boston Athletic Association website.
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28-mile bike ride from Lynnfield to Gloucester raises funds to research cancers that affect young adults and adolescents.
Softball tryouts are March 8th and baseball, March 9th.
Basketball semifinal game against North Andover is on Wednesday in Lawrence.
St. Joseph School 5th and 6th graders finished season with undefeated record.
WHS takes on Malden Catholic at home in first round MIAA tournament action.
Dan Gill, member of the Wakefield High School wrestling team, featured in region's media for match against state champ.
Wakefield resident and Skating Club of Boston member Stephen Carriere conducted master class on Frog Pond in Boston.
Stacey Suntken is running to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston and Ron Burton Training Village. She's having a boot camp fundraiser Jan. 26th.
There's going to be NHL hockey after all this season. Are you excited to watch some games or could you care less?
Wakefield native Matt Davidson and his team, the U.S. Army Golden Knights, take world title in 8-way formation skydiving at competition in Dubai.
Wakefeild lost their last football game on the old Landrigan Football Field as a new field is going to be built in the near future. 28-15
Game is 10:15 a.m. Thursday vs. Melrose.
Home game is Thursday morning against Melrose, 10:15 a.m.
Former NBA player Chris Herren speaks Dec. 4 at Galvin Middle School about his battle to overcome addiction.
5K race event was created by the New England 65 Plus Runners Club to promote fitness across all generations.
Former Wakefield High School basketball star Keyon Armstrong is now a freshman player at Dean College in Franklin.
Thanks to Bob Hurkett for sending in these images from Monday's Wakefield High School girls soccer game.
Wakefield native Matt Davidson to compete with U.S. Parachute Team in Dubai later this year.
Olympic judo gold medalist stopped by Jimmy Pedro's Judo Center in Wakefield on Saturday.
Lindsay Chiavelli and Caitlin Flannagan running on official Dana-Farber team in Oct. 7 B.A.A. Half Marathon.
The 60-50 victory was enough to keep Wakefield's slim postseason hopes alive.