LIVE BLOG: Tewksbury High vs. Reading High, Division 2 Semifinal

Join the conversation as we provide continual live updates from Reading High.

The Tewksbury High Redmen are one win away from a return trip to the Division 2 Super Bowl. The road block in the way is the same one they faced in 2011. Welcome to our live blog coverage of the 2012 Division 2 Semifinal between Tewksbury high and Reading High. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Join the conversation by posting comments. Participate in our poll questions. Are you at the game? Post photos and vieo clips directly to the blog! Sit back and enjoy the game. Go Redmen!!

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Redmen Will Visit Reading Again in Football Semifinal

For the second year in a row, Tewksbury High's road to the Super Bowl will travel through Reading.

After last year, the Tewksbury High football team knows how to get to the Division 2 Super Bowl -- literally. For the second straight year, the Redmen, champions of the MVC Small School Division will travel to Reading High for a Division 2 playoff game against the host Rockets, champions of the Middlesex League Liberty Division. The date and time for the game have not yet been set. the winner will advance to the Division 2 Super Bowl, which this year will be played at Bentley College in Waltham. Last year, Tewksbury used a stifling defense to pull off a 21-6 upset win over the Rockets an advance to the Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium, where the Redmen fell to Duxbury, ranked No. 2 in the state. This year, Tewksbury will be looking to use …

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5 Things You Need To Know This Monday, Nov. 5

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person thinking, "TiVo was absolutely made for election season."

Here are five pieces of information designed to get your week off to a rock-solid start and to help make you the smartest person in the coffee shop. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. 2. Reader Comment of the Day 1: "Ms. L'Italien, I just wanted to say that I will proudly vote for Jim Lyons as will many others. Don't go away mad. Just go away." Reader Dana, commenting on the blog post, "Barbara L'Italien's Statement on Jim Lyons' Record." 3. Reader Comment of the Day 2: "The real question is why Mr. Lyons can't defend his own record and needs his e-army to slam Mrs. L'Italien's character. To be fair, his …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Friday, Sept. 28

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in your neighborhood.

Here are five pieces of information designed to get your weekend off to an early start and to help make you the smartest person at the ball game. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weekend Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today we will see rain, mainly after 11am. High near 56. Light east wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. 2. It's Happening Today: Tired of problems with bullying? Then stop by the Bully Prevention Seminar today at 5 p.m. at the ATA Black Belt Academy, 361 Main St, Tewksbury. The Bullying Prevention Open House is FREE and... • Kids will know what to do when a child bullies them. Parents will learn what they need to …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Friday, Sept. 14

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person working for the weekend.

Here are five pieces of information to get your weekend started a bit early and to help make you the smartest person at the party. 1. Your 3-Day Weekend Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be sunny, with a high near 80. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Well, that answers the question as to why his family didn't bail him out." Reader Lori, commenting on the story, "Waltham Man Makes Bail Then Allegedly Tries To Kill Relatives." 3. It's Happening Tonight: The Tewksbury High football team will travel to Haverhill High tonight looking for their first win of the year, as they take on the Hillies. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. 4. It's Also Happening Tonight: The …

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PHOTOS: Redmen Drop Heartbreaker On Opening Day, 15-12

Tewksbury High jumps out to an early lead but can't hold on against Lincoln-Sudbury.

What looked like a picture perfect start to the 2012 high school season turned to heartbreak, as Tewksbury High fell to Lincoln-Sudbury, 15-12, Saturday afternoon at Doucette Field. The Warriors' Chris Giorgio plowed over from two yards out with 1:20 left to play to complete a 93-yard game-winning touchdown drive and complete a rally from a 12-0 deficit. Tewksbury started the game in perfect fashion as Eddie Matovu returned the opening kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown and a quick 6-0 lead. Matovu also played a huge game defensively, with three sacks. "As talented as (Eddie) is, he's also a great kid," said Tewksbury Coach Brian Aylward. "And he is as hard of a worker as there is on this team." Tewksbury pushed the lead to 12-0 in the …

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LETTER: Help Ryan Eatherton Win Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship

Vote for Tewksbury High athlete in balloting through March 15.

To The Editor: Our son, Ryan Eatherton, has applied for the “Hood® Sportsmanship ScholarshipTM". Hood is conducting an on-line vote for their scholarship and voting started Feb. 15 at the link below & ends March 15th. Each person is allowed to vote once per day. Please hit the link and cast your vote for Ryan each morning. Applicants who receive the most votes will move to the next phase of the competition. It would be wonderful for our son a Tewksbury Memorial HS student win this scholarship!! Thank you in advance for your effort and support! Diane and Phil Eatherton https://www.hood.com/promo/scholarship/default.aspx?sid=0DE9E51B-D21A-4430-AF40-80FBD3BDA9F0 Request: Please vote for Ryan Eatherton once a day at www.hood.com from February …

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Redmen On The Warpath, Methuen Visits Saturday

Surprisingly successful Tewksbury High football team hosts 2-5 Rangers at Doucette Field.

In spite of the fact that they'll be playing in the cozy confines of Doucette Field, coach Brian Aylward and his Tewksbury High football team will step into unfamiliar territory on Saturday afternoon. For the first time this year, the Redmen will be the odds-on favorite to win this weekend's game. Methuen High, winless in its last five games, limps into town with a 2-5 overall record, having allowed its last five opponents an average of 37.0 points per game. Tewksbury, on the other hand, has written the feel-good story of the year in the Merrimack Valley Conference, pulling off upset after upset in the past 30 days, and rolling to the the top of the MVC Division 2 standings with a 4-2 league record. On paper, it's a classic trap game. The …

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The Week in Review

Counting Down The Top 5 Stories Of The Week

Here are the stories that people were talking about this week.

Here are the Top 5 stories for the week of Oct. 16-22. 5. Over Neighbors' Objections, Selectmen Grant Mavericks' Karaoke License 4. Tewksbury Man Indicted On Charges Of Blackmail, Child Rape 3. MVC Giant Killers Do It Again -- Redmen Upset Lowell, 21-14 [video] 2. New Restaurant Granted Liquor License, Opening Date Unclear And the No. 1 story on Tewksbury Patch for the week of Oct. 16-22 was ... 1. Caswell To Feds: I Won't Let You Take My Motel  

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