Unbeaten Norwood High School travels to face fourth-ranked Natick in a premier Eastern Mass. high school football clash between BSL leaders.
Norwood Football “Comes of Age” with Thrilling 14-12 Upset Over Defending Super Bowl Champion Natick-October 13, 1975
In a stunning 14-12 upset over defending champion Natick, Coach John Doherty's Norwood Mustangs prove their championship mettle behind clutch performances from Mike Gulla and Mike Poskous.
Norwood Mustangs Edge Out Needham 12-7 Behind Defensive Stand and Mike Gulla’s Two Touchdowns-September 29, 1975
Mike Gulla scores two touchdowns and the Norwood defense holds firm as the Mustangs defeat Needham 12-7 in a hard-fought Bay State League football contest.
Norwood Mustangs Hand Walpole First Loss with Dominant 25–6 Victory-October 28, 1974
Powered by Bill Breen's three touchdowns and a punishing ground game, the Norwood Mustangs defeated Walpole 25-6 to hand the Rebels their first loss of the season.
Norwood High Mustangs Crush Needham as Six Different Players Score-October 7, 1974
Norwood High School football crushes Needham 41-7 behind balanced scoring from six different players and 472 yards of total offense.
Norwood’s Backfield Shows Improvement-September 6, 1973
Facing an opening game against Framingham South, Norwood High football coach John Doherty praises his developing backfield depth despite early season injuries and inexperience.
Legendary Norwood Athletic Director Andy Scafati Retires After 33 Years to Launch Sporting Goods Career-October 28, 1972
After 33 years shaping Norwood athletics as a coach and athletic director, 60-year-old Andy Scafati has retired to enter sporting goods sales, passing the baton to Art Gulla.
Coach Doherty and the Norwood Mustangs Prepare for High-Stakes Showdown Against Wellesley-October 13, 1972
Coming off a shutout win powered by Keith Rogers and Bob Collins, Coach John Doherty rallies the Norwood Mustangs for a crucial must-win clash against Wellesley.
New Norwood Grid Boss No Stranger-July 9, 1971
Discover the coaching history of John Doherty, Norwood High’s new football head coach, and his personal connections to the Bay State League as he prepares for the 1971 season.
Norwood Names Coach-July 8, 1971
Discover the background of John Doherty, the 1971 appointee to the Norwood High School varsity football coaching staff, and his journey through regional football programs.