Tewksbury, September 29, 2025
News Summary
This weekend, Tewksbury’s sports teams showcased resilience and individual brilliance across various competitions. The girls’ volleyball team had a notable victory against Bedford while the boys’ soccer team delivered a striking win over Haverhill. Tewksbury golfers faced challenges, but strong performances by Harry Garland and Ricky Pacheco highlighted their potential. Swimming excelled with a dominating win, and the girls’ soccer team made strides with a comeback victory. Overall, Tewksbury’s athletes demonstrated grit and a commitment to improvement.
Tewksbury — Weekend Sports Roundup, with a Golf Writer’s Edge
Scorecards, swings and scrappy finishes: that’s the short version. As an expert golf writer who can’t help but view every contest through the prism of course management, shot choice and mental toughness, I’m tracking Tewksbury’s teams this week and calling out what mattered most. The town’s athletes showed grit, some brilliant individual performances and a few collapses that make you rethink strategy — on the fairway and the field.
Weather
Conditions were more than friendly for afternoon competition: Sunny to partly cloudy, Very warm with a high of 79°F, Winds from the west at 5 to 10 mph and a Low near 55°F. Perfect for golf scores and sprint finishes — hot enough to test conditioning, light breeze to challenge putting reads.
Fast Facts
- Girls Volleyball: Tewksbury girls’ volleyball team defeated Bedford 3-1 in a recent match. The team lost both matches this week to Dracut and North Andover, each by a score of 3-1. Key players include Arianna Paralle (middle blocker), Angelina Silva (29 digs), and Kayleigh Martin (10 kills).
- Boys Soccer: Tewksbury boys’ soccer team beat Haverhill 9-2, with Arbel Levenson and Gustavo Oliveira each scoring three goals. The team lost 3-2 to Central Catholic after leading 2-0 before conceding three goals. Overall record is 2-4-0 after losing to Boston International 5-1.
- Golf: Tewksbury golf team went 1-2, starting with a loss to Central Catholic (14-6). Match medalist Harry Garland shot a one-over 37 in the loss. Team secured an 11-9 victory over Lowell in a closely contested match. Lost 14.5-5.5 against Billerica; Ricky Pacheco had a one-under 35 in that match.
- Girls Soccer: The team took two out of three games, improving their record to 3-3-1. Highlight was a comeback win over Haverhill (3-2) with key goals from Cordelia Zwirek, Sophia Nazzaro, and Lyla Chapman. Goals in a 3-0 win over Tyngsboro came from Ryan, Zwirek, and Garabedian.
- Swimming: Tewksbury/Methuen swim team defeated Central Catholic 94-68, winning all 11 events. Sophia Cabral excelled in the 200- and 500-freestyle events. Ethan Corthell won both the 100-freestyle and 100-backstroke.
- Cross Country: Both boys’ and girls’ teams faced North Andover; boys lost 20-43, girls also losing by the same score. Steve Oppedisano was the boys’ top finisher (15:12). Maeve Burns was the girls’ top finisher (18:50).
- Field Hockey: Tewksbury classed a tie against Wakefield (1-1); Maeve Boyle scored. The team fell 2-0 to Westford Academy, with goalie Bridget Kelleher making 22 saves.
Golf: The Writer’s Take
Golfers are a rare breed — they cradle anxiety and confidence in the same swing. Tewksbury’s 1-2 week was full of teaching moments. The opening duel with Central Catholic (14-6) stung, but there were bright flashes: Match medalist Harry Garland shot a one-over 37, showing that when the short game cooperates a golfer can card a score and keep the team competitive.
The middle match was pure grind: an 11-9 victory over Lowell that came down to steady pars and clutch up-and-downs. That kind of match is where course management pays off — remove the hero shots, play smart, convert the 4-footers.
The Billerica meet ended 14.5-5.5, but it featured Ricky Pacheco had a one-under 35. Performance like that suggests upside; under-par rounds are momentum builders that lift the whole roster.
Other Sports — Quick, Punchy Notes
Volleyball had mixed bag energy. The girls beat Bedford 3-1 but didn’t sustain it, dropping matches to Dracut and North Andover by the same 3-1 margin. Setting and blocking were textbook at times — special mention to Arianna Paralle (middle blocker) and defensive work from Angelina Silva (29 digs) and finishing from Kayleigh Martin (10 kills).
Boys soccer exploded for nine goals against Haverhill — a clinic in attacking transition. Arbel Levenson and Gustavo Oliveira each scoring three goals was the headline, but the week also included a painful lesson: losing 3-2 to Central Catholic after a 2-0 lead. The overall record sits at an honest 2-4-0 after losing to Boston International 5-1.
Girls soccer flipped momentum with two wins in three and now sit 3-3-1. The comeback win over Haverhill (3-2) featured goals by Cordelia Zwirek, Sophia Nazzaro, and Lyla Chapman. The 3-0 win over Tyngsboro saw scores from Ryan, Zwirek, and Garabedian.
Swimming was dominant; the combined Tewksbury/Methuen squad defeated Central Catholic 94-68, winning all 11 events. Standouts included Sophia Cabral in the 200- and 500-freestyle and Ethan Corthell in the 100-freestyle and 100-backstroke.
Cross country runners were outmatched by North Andover; both teams lost 20-43. Top times were Steve Oppedisano (15:12) for the boys and Maeve Burns (18:50) for the girls. Field hockey had a tie and a loss — a 1-1 against Wakefield with Maeve Boyle scoring, and a 2-0 loss to Westford Academy where goalie Bridget Kelleher made 22 saves.
What This Week Means
Across sports, the narrative is resilience. The golf side gives a particular roadmap: short-term slips, long-term promise. Medal rounds at one-over or one-under show talent that, with better margin management and strategic shot selection, can flip narrow losses into team wins. Expect adjustments in lineups, a tighter approach to risk-reward decisions and smarter play on the green.
FAQ
What was the Weather Report?
Sunny to partly cloudy. Very warm with a high of 79°F. Winds from the west at 5 to 10 mph. Low near 55°F.
What happened with Girls Volleyball?
Tewksbury girls’ volleyball team defeated Bedford 3-1 in a recent match. The team lost both matches this week to Dracut and North Andover, each by a score of 3-1. Key players include Arianna Paralle (middle blocker), Angelina Silva (29 digs), and Kayleigh Martin (10 kills).
How did Boys Soccer perform?
Tewksbury boys’ soccer team beat Haverhill 9-2, with Arbel Levenson and Gustavo Oliveira each scoring three goals. The team lost 3-2 to Central Catholic after leading 2-0 before conceding three goals. Overall record is 2-4-0 after losing to Boston International 5-1.
How did the Golf team do?
Tewksbury golf team went 1-2, starting with a loss to Central Catholic (14-6). Match medalist Harry Garland shot a one-over 37 in the loss. Team secured an 11-9 victory over Lowell in a closely contested match. Lost 14.5-5.5 against Billerica; Ricky Pacheco had a one-under 35 in that match.
How did the Girls Soccer team fare?
The team took two out of three games, improving their record to 3-3-1. Highlight was a comeback win over Haverhill (3-2) with key goals from Cordelia Zwirek, Sophia Nazzaro, and Lyla Chapman. Goals in a 3-0 win over Tyngsboro came from Ryan, Zwirek, and Garabedian.
What happened in Swimming?
Tewksbury/Methuen swim team defeated Central Catholic 94-68, winning all 11 events. Sophia Cabral excelled in the 200- and 500-freestyle events. Ethan Corthell won both the 100-freestyle and 100-backstroke.
What are the Cross Country results?
Both boys’ and girls’ teams faced North Andover; boys lost 20-43, girls also losing by the same score. Steve Oppedisano was the boys’ top finisher (15:12). Maeve Burns was the girls’ top finisher (18:50).
How did Field Hockey go?
Tewksbury classed a tie against Wakefield (1-1); Maeve Boyle scored. The team fell 2-0 to Westford Academy, with goalie Bridget Kelleher making 22 saves.
Quick Reference Table
| Sport | Result / Highlight | Key Player(s) / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Volleyball | Defeated Bedford 3-1; lost to Dracut and North Andover 3-1 | Arianna Paralle; Angelina Silva (29 digs); Kayleigh Martin (10 kills) |
| Boys Soccer | Beat Haverhill 9-2; lost 3-2 to Central Catholic; overall 2-4-0 after 5-1 loss to Boston International | Arbel Levenson (3 goals); Gustavo Oliveira (3 goals) |
| Golf | 1-2 overall; lost to Central Catholic 14-6; beat Lowell 11-9; lost to Billerica 14.5-5.5 | Harry Garland (one-over 37); Ricky Pacheco (one-under 35) |
| Girls Soccer | Two wins in three; record 3-3-1; comeback win over Haverhill 3-2 | Cordelia Zwirek, Sophia Nazzaro, Lyla Chapman |
| Swimming | Defeated Central Catholic 94-68; swept all 11 events | Sophia Cabral (200 & 500 free); Ethan Corthell (100 free & 100 back) |
| Cross Country | Boys lost 20-43; Girls lost 20-43 | Steve Oppedisano (15:12); Maeve Burns (18:50) |
| Field Hockey | Tie Wakefield 1-1; Lost 2-0 to Westford Academy | Maeve Boyle scored; Bridget Kelleher 22 saves |
Bottom line: Tewksbury teams keep fighting. For golf fans, the takeaways are clear — steady scoring and low variance ball-striking win matches. Keep an eye on those one-under and one-over rounds; they’re the seeds of a turnaround.
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Additional Resources
- Tewksbury Town Crier
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- Lowell Sun
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- Wikipedia: Tewksbury, Massachusetts
- Google Search: Tewksbury High School Sports
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Tewksbury
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