Watertown Boys looking to build on their winning tradition
Friday, September 25th, 2009In the past ten seasons, the Watertown High Red Raiders have compiled an impressive record of 195-42. During that span, the program has won two state championships, four sectional titles, been to seven sectional finals, and has qualified for the post season every year. The 2009-2010 team has a lot to live up to, but under the guidance of Coach Steve Harrington, 15th season, the Red Raiders should still be a premier team in the Middlesex League.
Leading the charge will be the duo of 6′0″ Junior Marco Coppola and 6′3″ Junior Connor Stockdale, but who will fill the other key roles will determine the team’s success this season. “We have a lot of experience to make up for. The quicker the players gain confidence and understand the level of competition the better we will compete. Consistency will be something we will be looking for from new players vying for spots,” said Coach Harrington. It won’t be an easy road as the rest of the Middlesex League looks to knockout the defending Div. 3 state champs. “The Middlesex League is very strong again. Lexington (Dave Miller), Woburn (Randy Parker, Mikel Simpson, Nick Lund), Belmont (Andrew Musler) and Reading should all be solid for this season. Melrose (Andrew Scocca) will also be a tough team. Playing everyone twice makes this one of the most consistenly strong leagues in the state,” added Coach Harrington.
Expectations will be high and the Red Raiders will be a team that everyone on their schedule will be ready to play. But if history is any indication, Watertown will be right in the mix again in league play and in the postseason. Coach Harrington has established a strong program and has a proven track record of developing players, so look for good things again this season from Watertown High.