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Fall is an exciting time for Highlander Athletics! Students can join a variety of teams, build new friendships, and represent Somerville High School with pride. Fall sports include football, coed golf, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls cross country, girls volleyball, competitive cheerleading, and Unified Basketball. Whether you are a returning athlete or trying a new sport, our fall programs provide opportunities to compete, grow, and be part of the Highlander community.
Medical Clearance
Medical Clearance will take place in Somerville High School Gymnasium before teams start preseason practice. If you can not make the medical clearance dates listed, please contact Michelle Kelly and, if you cannot make any dates during the first week of preseason tryouts, please contact your coach.
Wednesday August 19, 2026
Medical Clearance for:
- Football – 10:00am
Monday August 24, 2026
This is also the first day of fall sports season practice.
Medical Clearance for:
- Volleyball – Varsity: 8:00am
- Volleyball – non-Varsity: 9:00am
- Cheer – 10:00am
- Cross Country – 11:00am
- Girls Soccer – 12:00pm
- Boys Soccer – 2:00pm
Tuesday August 25, 2026 at 10:00am
Medical Clearance make-up date
Monday August 31, 2026
Medical Clearance for:
- Golf – 12:00pm
Football
Somerville High School Athletics competes in MIAA Division 3 and is a proud member of the Greater Boston League (GBL). The Highlanders compete against local league rivals including Medford, Revere, Malden, Everett, Lynn English, and Lynn Classical. The athletic schedule also features traditional and regional matchups with schools such as Cambridge Rindge & Latin, including the historic Thanksgiving Day rivalry game, as well as Belmont, Boston Latin, and Waltham. These competitions highlight the strong tradition and community pride of Highlander Athletics.
Head Coach: David Pereira
Sept. 11 6:00 PM vs. Peabody Veterans Memorial
Sept. 18 6:00 PM vs. Medford
Sept. 25 6:00 PM vs. Groton-Dunstable
Oct. 2 7:00 PM vs. North Quincy
Oct. 10 1:00 PM @ Lynn English
Oct. 16 6:00 PM @ Revere
Oct. 23 6:00 PM @ Everett
Oct. 30 6:00 PM vs. Malden
Nov. 24 5:00 PM vs. Cambridge Rindge & Latin
Find the Junior Varsity schedule here.
Golf
Somerville High School Golf competes in MIAA Division 2 (North Sectional) and is a proud member of the Greater Boston League (GBL). The Highlanders compete against league opponents including Everett, Lynn Classical, Lynn English, Malden, Medford, and Revere, with the varsity team regularly contending near the top of the standings. Throughout the fall season, the team competes in league matches, the GBL Championship, and has a strong tradition of advancing to MIAA postseason competition.
Head Coach: Derick DiVincenzo
Sept. 8 @ Lynn English
Sept. 9 vs Everett
Sept. 10 @ Lynn Classical
Sept. 15 vs Medford
Sept. 16 vs Cambridge Rindge & Latin
Sept. 21 3:30 PM @ Cambridge Rindge & Latin
Sept. 22 3:36 PM vs Malden
Sept. 28 3:36 PM vs Lynn English
Sept. 30 3:30 PM @ Woburn Memorial
Oct. 1 3:36 PM @ Medford
Oct. 5 3:30 PM vs Woburn Memorial
Oct. 6 4:00 PM @ Everett
Oct. 7 3:45 PM vs Lynn Classical
Oct. 8 3:30 PM @ Malden
Sept. 8 3:30 PM @ Lynn English
Sept. 9 3:40 PM vs Everett
Sept. 10 3:45 PM @ Lynn Classical
Sept. 15 3:36 PM vs Medford
Sept. 22 3:36 PM vs Malden
Sept. 28 3:36 PM vs Lynn English
Sept. 30 3:30 PM @ Woburn Memorial
Oct. 1 3:36 PM @ Medford
Oct. 5 3:30 PM vs Woburn Memorial
Oct. 6 4:00 PM @ Everett
Oct. 7 3:36 PM vs Lynn Classical
Oct. 8 3:40 PM @ Malden
Boys & Girls Soccer
Somerville High School Boys and Girls Soccer teams compete in the Greater Boston League (GBL) during the regular season and face strong competition from local rivals including Everett, Lynn Classical, Lynn English, Malden Catholic, Malden, Medford, and Revere. In postseason play, Boys Soccer competes in MIAA Division 1 and Girls Soccer competes in MIAA Division 2, with both teams regularly representing Somerville in state tournament competition.
Boys Head Coach: Tiago Moreira
Girls Head Coach: Tony Arias
Aug. 26 @ Tewksbury Memorial
Aug. 31 6:00 PM @ Central Catholic
Sept. 8 @ Medford
Sept. 10 vs Brighton
Sept. 15 @ Malden
Sept. 17 vs Belmont
Sept. 22 5:45 PM @ Lynn Classical
Sept. 24 4:15 PM vs Waltham
Sept. 29 4:15 PM vs Chelsea
Oct. 1 4:15 PM vs Arlington
Oct. 3 10:00 AM @ Brighton
Oct. 6 4:15 PM vs Lynn English
Oct. 9 6:00 PM @ Melrose
Oct. 13 4:15 PM vs Everett
Oct. 16 4:15 PM @ Everett
Oct. 20 6:00 PM vs Revere
Oct. 24 11:00 AM @ Lowell
Find JV and Freshman schedules here.
Aug. 26 10:00 AM @ Acton-Boxborough
Aug. 29 4:00 PM @ Malden Catholic
Aug. 30 9:00 AM vs Waltham
Aug. 30 10:00 AM vs Bedford
Sept. 8 4:15 PM vs Medford
Sept. 10 @ Cambridge Rindge & Latin
Sept. 15 vs Malden
Sept. 17 vs Medford
Sept. 22 4:15 PM vs Lynn Classical
Sept. 24 6:00 PM @ Waltham
Sept. 26 1:00 PM @ Reading Memorial
Sept. 28 4:15 PM vs Methuen
Sept. 29 4:15 PM @ Chelsea
Oct. 3 10:00 AM @ Stoneham
Oct. 6 4:00 PM @ Lynn English
Oct. 8 4:15 PM vs Haverhill
Oct. 13 4:15 PM @ Everett
Oct. 14 4:30 PM vs Salem
Oct. 16 4:15 PM vs Watertown
Oct. 20 4:15 PM @ Revere
Oct. 22 6:00 PM vs Malden Catholic
Find JV and Freshman schedules here.
Boys & Girls Cross Country
Somerville High School Cross Country competes in the Greater Boston League (GBL) during the regular season and participates in MIAA Division 1 postseason competition. The Highlanders race against local GBL opponents including Cambridge Rindge and Latin, Chelsea, Everett, Lynn Classical, Lynn English, Malden, Medford, and Revere. In the postseason, Somerville competes against other large high schools across Eastern Massachusetts in Division 1 state-level events.
Head Coach: Sean Fitzgerald
Sept. 9 vs Revere
Sept. 16 vs Chelsea
Sept. 24 4:00 PM @ Lynn Classical
Sept. 30 4:00 PM vs Lynn English
Oct. 7 4:00 PM @ Medford
Oct. 14 4:00 PM vs Everett
Oct. 21 4:00 PM @ Malden
Girls Volleyball
Somerville High School Girls Volleyball competes in the Greater Boston League (GBL) during the regular season and in the MIAA Division 1 postseason tournament. The Highlanders face league rivals including Malden, Medford, Everett, Revere, Lynn English, Lynn Classical, and Chelsea, along with non-league opponents such as Cambridge Rindge & Latin, Arlington, Waltham, and BC High.
Head Coach: Steven Walker
Sept. 14 vs Medford
Sept. 16 @ Lynn English
Sept. 17 vs Waltham
Sept. 21 5:15 PM vs Malden
Sept. 23 5:15 PM @ Everett
Sept. 24 5:15 PM vs Belmont
Sept. 28 4:00 PM @ Revere
Sept. 30 5:15 PM @ Lynn Classical
Oct. 5 5:30 PM @ Chelsea
Oct. 7 5:30 PM @ Medford
Oct. 9 5:30 PM @ Waltham
Oct. 13 5:15 PM vs Lynn English
Oct. 14 5:30 PM @Malden
Oct. 16 5:15 PM vs Arlington
Oct. 19 5:15 PM vs Everett
Oct. 21 5:15 PM vs Revere
Oct. 23 5:45 PM @ Cambridge Rindge & Latin
Oct. 26 5:15 PM Lynn Classical
Oct. 28 5:15 PM vs Chelsea
Oct. 30 5:30 PM @ Watertown
Find JV and Freshman schedules here.
Competitive Cheerleading
Somerville High School Competitive Cheerleading competes in MSAA Division 2 regional and state events and participates in regular-season competitions against Greater Boston League (GBL) opponents. The Highlanders compete alongside teams such as Malden, Medford, Everett, Revere, Chelsea, Lynn English, and Lynn Classical, while also facing regional competitors including Winchester, Belmont, Woburn, Wilmington, Beverly, and Danvers in postseason events. The program emphasizes teamwork, school spirit, and competitive excellence.
Head Coach: Ally Caprigno
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Unified Basketball
Somerville High School Unified Basketball is a Greater Boston League (GBL) program and is officially sanctioned by the MIAA in partnership with Special Olympics Massachusetts. The team promotes inclusion, teamwork, and school spirit by bringing together students with and without intellectual disabilities to compete in a supportive environment. The fall season includes games against GBL opponents such as Malden, Medford, Lynn Classical, Lynn Tech, and Everett, and culminates with regional postseason jamborees in November.
Head Coach: Elizabeth Gurski
Sept. 15 4:00 PM @ Revere
Sept. 22 4:00 PM vs Medford
Oct. 1 4:00 PM @ Medford
Oct. 6 4:00 PM @ Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Oct. 15 4:00 PM vs Chelsea
Oct. 19 4:00 PM @ Lynn Classical
Oct. 29 4:00 PM vs Cambridge Rindge & Latin
Registration opens on October 1, 2026 at noon (thru November 30)
Tryouts begin Monday, November 30
Winter is a great time to be a Highlander! Somerville High School offers a variety of winter sports that give students the opportunity to compete, stay active, and build connections with teammates. Winter offerings include boys and girls basketball, boys and girls ice hockey, boys and girls indoor track and field, coed swimming, and competitive cheerleading. Whether competing on the court, ice, track, or in the pool, our student-athletes represent Somerville with dedication, teamwork, and Highlander pride.
Medical Clearance
Medical Clearance will take place in Somerville High School Gymnasium before teams start preseason practice. If you can not make the medical clearance dates listed, please contact Michelle Kelly and, if you cannot make any dates during the first week of preseason tryouts, please contact your coach.
Note that there will be no additions to Varsity team rosters after the first scheduled game. No additions to Sub-Varsity team rosters after the fourth scheduled game.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Medical Clearance for:
- Boys Track– 1:40pm
- Girls Track – 2:00pm
- Swim – 2:20pm
- Cheer – 2:40pm
- Boys Basketball – 3:00pm
- Girls Basketball – 3:20pm.
- Hockey – 3:40pm
Boys and Girls Basketball
Somerville High School Boys Basketball competes in MIAA Division 2 and is a proud member of the Greater Boston League (GBL). The Highlanders face league rivals including Chelsea, Everett, Lynn Classical, Lynn English, Malden, Medford, and Revere, while also competing against regional programs such as Boston Latin, Billerica, Framingham, Melrose, and Milford in non-league and postseason play. The team’s schedule provides opportunities to compete at a high level while representing Somerville with pride and determination.
Boys Head Coach: Mark Antonelli
Girls Head Coach: Ricardo Bonhomme
Dec. 15 6:30 PM vs KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate
Dec. 29 TBA TBA Home
Dec. 29 TBA TBA Home
Dec. 30 TBA TBA Home
Dec. 30 TBA TBA Home
Jan. 5 7:00 PM @ Lynn English
Jan. 7 6:00 PM @ Medford
Jan. 7 7:00 PM vs Revere
Jan. 12 7:00 PM vs Everett
Jan. 15 7:00 PM vs Lynn Classical
Jan. 21 6:00 PM @ Chelsea
Jan. 26 6:00 PM @ Malden
Jan. 28 7:00 PM vs Cathedral High School
Feb. 7 2:30 PM @ Bellingham
Feb. 9 7:00 PM @ Lynn Classical
Feb. 12 7:00 PM vs Malden
Feb. 16 6:00 PM vs Melrose
Find JV and Freshman schedules here.
Dec. 3 6:00 PM vs Beverly
Dec. 8 6:00 PM vs Georgetown Middle/High School
Dec. 11 6:00 PM vs Burlington
Dec. 17 6:00 PM @ Marblehead
Dec. 22 7:00 PM @ Waltham
Dec. 28 3:30 PM @ Needham* (at Winchester HS)
Jan. 5 6:00 PM vs Lynn English
Jan. 7 6:00 PM @ Medford
Jan. 12 6:00 PM @ Everett
Jan. 14 6:00 PM @ Lynn Classical
Jan. 19 6:00 PM @ Revere
Jan. 21 6:00 PM vs Chelsea
Jan. 26 6:00 PM vs Malden
Jan. 29 6:00 PM vs Marblehead
Feb. 5 6:00 PM vs Reading Memorial
Feb. 15 5:00 PM @ Arlington Catholic
Feb. 18 6:00 PM vs Cambridge Rindge & Latin
Find JV and Freshman schedules here.
Boys Ice Hockey
Somerville High School Boys Ice Hockey competes in MIAA Division 3 and is a member of the Greater Boston League (GBL). The Highlanders face local rivals including Medford, Everett/Revere, and the Lynn Jets during the regular season, while also competing against regional opponents such as Haverhill, Methuen, Nashoba Valley Technical, Boston Latin Academy, and Peabody in non-league and postseason competition. The program combines tradition, teamwork, and Highlander pride on the ice.
Boys Ice Hockey. Head Coach: Chris Capasso
Girls Ice Hockey. Head Coach: Brittani Lanzilli
Dec. 5 12:00 PM vs Haverhill
Dec. 6 6:30 PM @ Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School
Dec. 12 5:00 PM vs Melrose
Dec. 21 5:30 PM vs ME/RKPT/HW/IPS
Dec. 28–29 — First Responders Tournament Simoni Memorial Rink
Jan. 6 5:30 PM vs Medford
Jan. 11 5:30 PM vs Marblehead
Jan. 16 12:00 PM vs Swampscott
Jan. 25 5:30 PM vs Nashoba Valley Technical High School
Feb. 3 5:30 PM vs Lowell
Feb. 6 6:00 PM vs Westborough
Feb. 10 5:30 PM vs Methuen
Boys & Girls Indoor Track
Somerville High School Boys and Girls Indoor Track compete in MIAA Division 3 and are members of the Greater Boston League (GBL). Throughout the winter season, Highlander athletes compete against local rivals including Chelsea, Everett, Lynn Classical, Malden, Medford, and Revere in dual meets and league championship events. The program provides opportunities for students to develop speed, strength, and teamwork while representing Somerville with pride.
Indoor Track and Field Head Coach: Dave Dickerson
CoEd Swimming
Somerville High School Boys and Girls Swimming compete in the Greater Boston League (GBL) during the regular season and in the MIAA Division 2 North Sectional postseason. The Highlanders compete against league rivals including Malden, Medford, Everett, Lynn Classical, Lynn English, and Revere, along with regional opponents such as Cambridge Rindge and Latin and Boston Latin Academy. The team also competes in MIAA championship events against strong programs from across the region.
Coed Swimming Head Coach: Matthew Damasceno
Competitive Cheerleading
Somerville High School Competitive Cheerleading competes in the Greater Boston League (GBL) during the regular season and in the MIAA Division 3 North Region postseason. The Highlanders compete alongside local GBL rivals including Everett, Malden, Medford, and Revere, while also facing strong regional programs such as Tewksbury, Wakefield, Gloucester, Dracut, Lynn Vocational Tech, Newburyport, Marblehead, Wayland, and Swampscott in MIAA competition. The program showcases teamwork, athleticism, and Highlander spirit throughout the season.
Head Coach: Ally Caprigno
Registration opens on February 1, 2027 at noon (thru March 15)
Tryouts begin Monday, March 15
Spring is a time to get outside, compete, and continue the Highlander tradition! Somerville High School offers a variety of spring sports that provide students with opportunities to build skills, develop teamwork, and represent their school with pride. Spring offerings include baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, softball, boys and girls outdoor track and field, boys and girls tennis, boys volleyball, Unified Track and Field, and club sports such as boys and girls ultimate frisbee and boys and girls crew. Whether competing on the field, court, track, or water, Highlander athletes demonstrate dedication, sportsmanship, and community spirit throughout the season.
Medical Clearance
Medical Clearance will take place in Somerville High School Gymnasium before teams start preseason practice. If you can not make the medical clearance dates listed, please contact Michelle Kelly and, if you cannot make any dates during the first week of preseason tryouts, please contact your coach.
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Medical Clearance for:
- Girls Track – 1:40pm
- Boys Track – 2:00pm
- Crew – 2:20pm
- Boys and Girls Tennis – 2:40pm
- Boys Volleyball – 3:00pm
- Baseball and Softball – 3:20pm
- Boys and Girls Lacrosse – 3:40pm
- Ultimate Frisbee – 4:00pm
Boys Baseball
Somerville High School Baseball competes in the Greater Boston League (GBL) during the regular season and in the MIAA Division 2 postseason tournament. The Highlanders face league rivals including Malden, Medford, Everett, Revere, Lynn Classical, Lynn English, and Chelsea, while also competing against regional opponents such as Cambridge Rindge & Latin and Billerica Memorial. The program combines teamwork, competition, and Highlander pride throughout the spring season.
Head Coach: Matt O’Donnell
Boys and Girls Lacrosse
Somerville High School Boys and Girls Lacrosse compete in MIAA Division 2 and are members of the Greater Boston League (GBL). During the spring season, the Highlanders compete against league rivals including Malden, Medford, Everett, Revere, Lynn Classical, and Lynn English, while also facing regional opponents such as Stoneham, Gloucester, and Watertown in non-league competition. The program emphasizes teamwork, skill development, and Highlander pride on and off the field.
Boys Head Coach: Charles Graham
Girls Head Coach: Johnathan Tsirigotis
Boys and Girls Outdoor Track and Field
Somerville High School Boys and Girls Outdoor Track and Field compete in MIAA Division 3 and are members of the Greater Boston League (GBL). Throughout the winter season, Highlander athletes compete against local rivals including Chelsea, Everett, Lynn Classical, Malden, Medford, and Revere in dual meets and league championship events. The program provides opportunities for students to develop speed, strength, and teamwork while representing Somerville with pride.
Head Coach: Dave Dickerson
Girls Softball
Somerville High School Softball competes in MIAA Division 2 and is a proud member of the Greater Boston League (GBL). During the spring season, the Highlanders face league opponents including Everett, Lynn Classical, Lynn English, Malden, Medford, and Revere, while also competing against schools from across Massachusetts in the MIAA Division 2 postseason tournament. The program builds teamwork, resilience, and Highlander pride on and off the field.
Head Coach: Chris Bartlett
Boys and Girls Tennis
Somerville High School Boys and Girls Tennis compete in MIAA Division 2 and are members of the Greater Boston League (GBL). During the regular season, the Highlanders compete against league rivals including Everett, Lynn Classical, Lynn English, Malden, Medford, and Revere. The teams also represent Somerville in the MIAA Division 2 postseason, competing against strong programs from across Massachusetts.
Boys Head Coach: Michael Morgan
Girls Head Coach: Mark Kirwan
Boys Volleyball
Somerville High School Boys Volleyball competes in MIAA Division 1 and is a member of the Greater Boston League (GBL). During the spring season, the Highlanders compete against league rivals including Malden, Medford, Everett, Lynn English, Lynn Classical, and Revere, while also facing regional opponents such as Cambridge Rindge & Latin, Waltham/Weston, Arlington, and Chelsea. The team regularly competes in the MIAA Division 1 State Tournament, representing Somerville with skill, teamwork, and Highlander pride.
Head Coach: Steve Walker
Boys and Girls Club Ultimate Frisbee
Somerville High School Ultimate Frisbee offers competitive opportunities for both boys/open and girls teams through the Massachusetts High School Ultimate League (MAHSUL). The Boys/Open team competes in Division 1, while the Girls/Gx team competes in Division 2. During the spring season, Highlanders face strong regional programs including Arlington, Newton North, Brookline, Lincoln-Sudbury, BC High, and Xaverian, culminating in the Massachusetts High School State Championships. The program emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship while building a strong team community.
Boys Head Boys Coach: Daniel Pena
Girls Head Girls Coach: Samuel Cain
Boys and Girls Club Crew
Somerville High School Crew competes in Division 2 through the Massachusetts Public School Rowing Association (MPSRA) and participates in regional events through USRowing Northeast. Based out of the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse in Somerville, the team competes against local and regional programs including Cambridge Rindge & Latin, Everett, Medford, Bromfield, Acton-Boxborough, and other Greater Boston rowing programs. The spring season culminates in MPSRA championships and regional regattas, providing student-athletes with opportunities to develop teamwork, endurance, and competitive rowing skills.
Girls Varsity Coach: Kelsey Cook
Boys Varsity Coach: Bryn Garrity
Unified Track and Field
Somerville High School Unified Track and Field is an inclusive program that competes in the MIAA Unified Track Division in partnership with Special Olympics Massachusetts. The team competes against Greater Boston League (GBL) opponents including Chelsea, Everett, Lynn Classical, Lynn English, Malden, Medford, and Revere. With a focus on teamwork, inclusion, and sportsmanship, Unified Track provides opportunities for students of all abilities to compete together and participate in regional MIAA postseason events.
Head Coach: Elizabeth Gurski