# Watertown Stops Melrose in Middlesex League

> Watertown’s Maximus Velazquez leads unbeaten team to 15-7 win over Melrose.
- Title: Watertown Stops Melrose in Middlesex League · The Boston Globe
- Summary: Watertown’s Maximus Velazquez leads unbeaten team to 15-7 win over Melrose. Watertown’s Maximus Velazquez scored a 71-yard touchdown and intercepted a…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/16/sports/melrose-watertown-football
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## Watertown’s 15-7 win
Watertown’s Maximus Velazquez scored a 71-yard touchdown and intercepted a red-zone pass to secure a 15-7 victory over Melrose in the Middlesex League.

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## Velazquez’s key plays
Velazquez made two biggest plays: a 71-yard touchdown run and a fourth-quarter interception inside the red zone.
## Melrose’s lead
Melrose took a 7-0 lead after a 34-yard touchdown pass from Nate Geer to Conor Barrington.
## Next game focus
Watertown players shifted attention to their Week 7 match against Burlington after the win.
## Key takeaway

Watertown’s Maximus Velazquez scored a 71-yard touchdown and intercepted a red-zone pass to secure a 15-7 victory over Melrose in the Middlesex League.