Defending Super Bowl champs Norwood High open their Bay State League football season with a hard-fought 29-13 victory over Milton behind strong ground performances.
Wayne Simarrian Appointed Norwood High Head Football Coach-June 4, 1982
One question is settled. Wayne Simarrian will be Norwood High School's head football coach this fall. The next question: Will Simarrian retain the job in 1983, or will former coach … Continue reading Wayne Simarrian Appointed Norwood High Head Football Coach-June 4, 1982
Football Field Lights Approved-August 26, 1981
Despite funding concerns and opposition from two selectmen, the board approved moving Civic Center lights to Murray Field for high school night football games, while also scheduling a September 28 town meeting for water main upgrades.
Football Team Opens Season With Dominant Defense-September 13, 1980
Norwood High School's football defense shuts down Don Bosco over the final three quarters, propelling the Mustangs to a 26-7 opening-game victory under coach John Doherty.
Norwood Football Defeats Milton 20-6 Behind Junior Quarterback John Doherty’s Aerial Attack-October 1, 1979
Junior quarterback John Doherty throws three touchdown passes to lead Norwood High football to a 20-6 victory over Milton in Bay State League play.
Norwood Defeats Natick 7-3 Behind Lockdown Defense and Late John Armour Touchdown-September 24, 1979
John Armour scores the game-winning touchdown with two minutes remaining as Norwood's defense seals a hard-fought 7-3 victory over Natick.
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’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.
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.