Baseball

Softball

All-Scholastic Andover High star offensive and defensive lineman AJ Heidtke has also been a superstar in the classroom during his time with the Golden Warriors.

Girls Tennis

It was right out of a Hollywood script.

For Andover’s Nolan Schirmer, nothing compares to being at the center of the action.

After nearly two full years away, thanks to the coronavirus, Andover High’s spring sports teams have finally returned to action.

Wrestling

The idea of playing football had been lingering in Anthony Previte’s mind for years — about seven years to be exact.

Whitter Tech football star Colby Laursen-Rice is dreaming big on the football field.

For Andover High senior Emme Pitts, a perfectly-executed dive is close to an out-of-body experience.

ANDOVER — The sophomores scored almost all of the points, but it was the seniors who ruled the day Thursday afternoon for the Andover High football team.

It may not have been Thanksgiving Day, but it felt like it could have been the traditional Turkey Day gridiron matchup between rivals Andover High and North Andover. 

ANDOVER — As Zayn Aruri intercepted the pass 95 yards away from the opposing end zone, the Andover High senior had his doubts the play would end with his first career touchdown.

I was in a press box. A full press box.

ANDOVER — Count Andover sophomore running back Lincoln Beal among those who love playing during this Fall 2 season.

Andover's Michael Makiej wasted no time making history in his college basketball career.

Andover’s Tomas Loureiro crept up towards the line of scrimmage as the opposing QB called out signals. The second the ball was snapped, the linebacker threw a blocker aside, lowered his shoulder and delivered a crushing hit to the running back, jarring the ball free and pouncing on the fumble.

HAVERHILL — After watching the hosts open the game with a long drive and its first touchdown of the Fall 2 season, Andover rebounded to claim a convincing 23-7 victory over Haverhill on Friday.

ANDOVER — The time to celebrate finally arrived for the Andover High football team on Friday.

It may be a little over six months later than normal — thanks to COVID-19 — but the Andover High football season is finally underway.  

Coach E.J. Perry: (11th year, 65-43)

Gymnastics

A coach’s routine remains pretty stable throughout their career, especially among the most successful.

The Massachusetts high school gymnastics world better beware — Andover’s Gabby Bresnick and Molly Foster still have three seasons to go in their Golden Warrior careers.

Boys Basketball 

Despite what seemed to be long odds, Andover’s Zayn Aruri never gave up on his basketball dream.

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association might not be holding state tournaments this winter, due to COVID-19, but Andover High sports teams will have the chance to play for titles this winter.

Boys Basketball

When she was younger, Andover’s Tatum Shaw must have enjoyed the children’s game “Follow the Leader.”

Try as she might, Andover girls hockey standout Ashley Chiango can’t kick a nasty habit on the ice.

Girls Basketball

Girls Hockey

E.J. Perry paid Ben Entner the highest of compliments.

Andover High’s winter sports season is finally upon us.

Boys Basketball

Andover girls basketball had a good, but certainly not great, 14-6 regular season.

Andover’s Thomas Manty had an extra reason to celebrate this holiday season — the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

Editor’s Note: Periodically, The Andover Townsman takes a look back at Andover High stars from the past 20 years through pictures. This week, we look at boys Christmas Tournament stars: 

There aren’t many silver linings to the coronavirus pandemic, but there’s a slither of one for Merrimack College senior Alyssa Casey of Andover.

Editor’s Note: Periodically, The Andover Townsman takes a look back at Andover High stars from the past 20 years through pictures. This week, we look at football receivers: 

Editor’s Note: Periodically, The Andover Townsman takes a look back at Andover High stars from the past 20 years through pictures. This week, we look at record-setting Golden Warrior quarterbacks: 

This fall was a mixed bag for the Andover field hockey team, as it was for most teams in Massachusetts.

Eugene V. Lovely Field felt very different on Friday nights this fall.

For Andover’s Isaac Heitmann, running is a true passion, a sanctuary from an increasingly complicated world.

A decade ago, Andover’s Andy Coke authored one of the greatest — and most unique — performances in Massachusetts high school football history.

Thanksgiving Day 2020 simply won’t feel complete. For so many in Andover, and throughout Massachusetts, the holiday will be missing a special something, an element that defines the holiday as much or more than turkey and stuffing.

With the 2020 fall high school sports season coming to a close, it’s time to highlight the captains that led Andover High’s teams during this unprecedented Golden Warrior athletic campaign.