MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead football team appeared to be in midseason form over the weekend, opening its spring season with a 34-7 win over Northeastern Conference foe Beverly at Piper Field Saturday afternoon.
Junior quarterback Josh Robertson shined in the victory for Marblehead, completing 20-of-26 passes for 188 yards and one touchdown while also rushing for 73 yards and one touchdown.
Sophomore Connor Cronin had eight receptions for 70 yards, one rushing touchdown and a blocked punt that he returned for a touchdown. Junior George Percy — who transferred from St. Mary’s this year — also rushed for one touchdown, while senior captain Miles Smith had one touchdown reception.
The Magicians got things going right away, forcing a Beverly three-and-out and then turning around and getting a 15-yard touchdown run from Cronin on the other side.
The score remained there until there were just over two minutes left in the first half, when Marblehead capped off a 10-play, 62-yard drive with a two-yard touchdown run from Percy.
Robertson opened up the third quarter with a 22-yard touchdown run to put Marblehead up 20-0, then Robertson hit Smith for a 14-yard touchdown on the next offensive possession to go up 27-0.
The Magicians capped off their scoring with just over eight minutes to play, when Cronin broke through the line, blocked a punt, scooped it up and took it back for a touchdown to make it 34-0. Beverly added one score with a few minutes left, but the Magicians were able to cruise to victory.
Marblehead (1-0) is slated to host Peabody Saturday afternoon (2).
FOOTBALL
Gloucester 28, Saugus 14
Junior quarterback Donovan Clark rushed for one touchdown and threw for another in the loss for the Sachems, while senior receiver Javi Martinez had a 53-yard touchdown reception.
Saugus (0-1) plays on the road at Winthrop Friday evening (6).
