Congrats to Reading Rocket football players who earned 2021 Middlesex League post-season awards
Liberty MVP:
James Murphy, QB
Middlesex All-Conference:
Colby Goodchild, RB
Thomas O'Brien, OL
James Murphy, QB
Jon Lawrence, DL
Patrick DuRoss, DE
Reading Head Coach John Fiore with this years football inductees into the National Honor Society.
From Left: team manager Ryan Ellis, Pat Duross, J.P. Sullivan, Captain Colby Goodchild and Coach John Fiore.
Congrats to Reading Rocket football players who earned 2021 Middlesex League post-season awards
Liberty Division All-Stars:
QB James Murphy
RB Colby Goodchild
OL Thomas O'Brien
WR Ryan Strout
DB Aidan Bekkenhuis
OL Eamon Centrella
DL Jon Lawrence
DE Patrick DuRoss
A note to recognize our senior class for their amazing leadership and character in helping carry on Rocket football tradition. The seniors helped deliver one of the most successful seasons in program history and set a great example for future classes. Thank you Seniors.
Clock winds down to zero in the fourth. The Rockets advance to face last year’s Super Bowl champs, North Andover next week in Reading.
Final: Reading over Chelmsford, 40-0.
It takes a village. Huge thanks to the many groups involved helping clear and prepare our fields for Fall 2 season and beyond! We’re back!! Let’s gooooooo!
RMHS football extends a sincere Thank You to the Reading and Stoneham rotary clubs for hosting the captains at the annual joint Thanksgiving breakfast this morning.
Pictured are football and cheer captains:
Thomas O’Brien, Ari Dimeo, Maria Deluca and Colby Goodchild
Congratulations to Senior OL Thomas O’Brien and Junior QB James Murphy on their all-state selection. Also, Congrats to Senior RB Colby Goodchild and Junior WR Ryan Strout on Honorable Mention recognition.
Today we are proud to release our 2021 Divisional All-State teams. These teams recognize the best 26 players in each division. Please visit our site to view the teams!
Nelson Burbank Night is this Friday Night at 6:45PM right before the home opener of
@rmhs_football
. The Stadium will be packed to open the season and to celebrate a man who dedicated his life to making Reading the special place that we call home. Go NB, Go Rockets!
2021 Football Season Opener:
Reading hosts Melrose
Friday (9/10) - 7pm
RMHS stadium
~24 hours till kickoff!
Excited for the return of fans to the stadium!
Rockets answer big time against a tough D1 foe. Bouncing back after heartbreaking first loss shows a lot of character. Look out. I think the Rockets are mad! 🚀🏈
Week 1 Football:
Reading Rockets at Melrose Red Raiders
Reading (0-0) travels to Melrose (0-0) for the 2022 season opener.
Friday 9/9 , 7pm kickoff
Melrose High School - Fred Green Memorial Field
Reading travels to CM for Round of 8 playoff matchup
Division 2 Football Quarterfinals
Friday 11/12 - 6:30 pm
Reading Rockets at Catholic Memorial Knights
Location: Catholic Memorial HS
Congratulations to Magic alum Matt Sannella on his commitment to Suffolk University! Matt wore the Magic 🔵⚪️ since the 3rd grade, and we are excited to see him play at the next level!
#MagicFamily
Final Score
Reading 42 Winchester 14
4th quarter scoring:
Jack Dougherty 2 yd TD run
Jessie Doherty 12 yard TD reception from QB James Murphy
Jessie Doherty becomes Reading’s all time TD reception leader
Alex DiNapoli with 3 INTERCEPTIONS in 2nd half
Rockets open their 2018 season tonight at Wakefield HS, 7pm kickoff..Shoold be a great night for football! Cmon down and support your Rockets!!
#BrickByBrick
The ROCKETS(7-1) travel to Lincoln SudburyHS(7-1) tonight to take on the Warriors. Winner will advance to the D2N sectional final! 7pm kickoff!
#BrickByBrick
Beautiful 30 yard pass to Patrick Harrigan sets up Murphy’s 3rd TD pass of the day...7 yard pass to Dante Barboza, who is “breaking ankles” on this play. 2 pt coversion, Murphy pass to Colin Duross....GOOD! Rockets 20-13 over LS at end of 3rd quarter.
Fun Fact:
The Rockets have had 4 different players throw for TD’s this season. Sannella, DiMare, Masucci, and D’Agostino..
(All to Pat Conroy).
#italianirishthing
Its Senior Night at Hollingsworth field tonight! Ceremony to begin at 6:15pm sharp! Followed by a 7pm kickoff vs WinchesterHS.
Rockets look to finish undefeated in ML Liberty play!!
#BrickByBrick
Thanksgiving Day Football
Reading Rockets vs Stoneham Spartans
Reading (9-1) will host Stoneham (9-1) in their annual Thanksgiving matchup.
Thursday 11/24, **10:15am kickoff
RMHS Stadium - Hollingsworth Field
MIAA Division 2 Football Playoffs - Round of 16:
Reading Rockets vs Leominster Blue Devils
Reading (8-0) hosts an opening round playoff game vs. Leominster (7-1)
Friday 11/4, *7pm kickoff
RMHS Stadium - Hollingsworth Field
Div. 2 Playoff Bracket:
Reading 38 Woburn 37
Jack Dougherty with a 7yd TD run to close out a 95 yard TD drive. Proves to be game winning drive for Reading after defense stops Woburn 2pt conversion late
Reading’s Matt Sannella’s 1,750 yards passing is 2nd highest all-time for a single season, edging out Drew Belcher (1,743 in 2011) and only behind Steve Pizzotti’s 1,908 (2000). His 18 TD passes in a season ties for 4th all time.
It’s game day! Rockets at home vs. Winchester at noon. Let’s goooooo!🚀🏈!
The games will all be live on RCTV channels (99 Comcast, 32 Verizon) in Reading and streamed live on YouTube.
Game link:
Congrats to our Rockets who played great ball last night in the Shriners All-Star game. SS Pat Conroy was the Defensive MVP for the North &TD rec. G Dan Bekkenhuis was as a Captain & Matt Sannella played well at 3 positions!
#rocketpride
@rmhs_football
@MissionAE
@RocketsRMHS
Final Score:
Reading 37 Barnstable 22
Max Leone with a 3 yard TD run to close the scoring for Reading
Brendan Lindmark with end zone INT to seal the win
Really looking forward to tonight for the Rockets 🏈 home opener tonight vs. Lincoln-Sudbury! A perfect night for football. Be careful though, I heard there could be a
#Blackout
!
2023 Season Opener
Reading Rockets vs Melrose Red Raiders
Reading (0-0) will host Melrose (0-0) this Friday to kick off the 2023 varsity football season.
Friday 9/8, *7pm kickoff
RMHS Stadium - Hollingsworth Field
Halftime
Reading 22 Melrose 0
QB James Murphy throws 2 TDS in 2nd quarter to Jessie Doherty (8 yards, 7yards)
RB Jack Daugherty from 2 yards out on the ground
A great start to game week as the team participated in the annual pre-Thanksgiving pancake breakfast. The team enjoyed a great meal together and gathered donations for the Reading Food Pantry. Thank you to all who organized and volunteered in making this event happen. Game week!