Spartan Classic girls first round: Highlights include St. Mary’s win over Georgetown
LYNN ? Just as “Homeward Bound” was a hit for Simon and Garfunkel, it was also a hit for the St. Mary’s girls basketball team.At the Conigliaro... Read more.
Swampscott captures Peabody Holiday Classic title
PEABODY ? Swampscott jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back as it cruised to a 70-52 victory in the boys championship game of the Tanner Holiday Tournament.Coach... Read more.
Duchane Jamboree ushers in girls hoop season
The Paul Duchane jamboree got the girls basketball season off to a rousing start Saturday night at Lynn Classical.While many of the teams looked impressive, perhaps... Read more.
North Reading uses its size and strength to thwart Lynnfield
NORTH READING – Apparently, size is important.North Reading used its bulk to its advantage to defeat Lynnfield, 30-12, in the teams’ annual Thanksgiving... Read more.
Lynnfield’s Adams bids adieu to gridiron, but says hello to hardwood
For The ItemNORTH READING ? Lynnfield coach Bill Adams may be graduating from the gridiron, but he’ll be hitting the hardwood this winter.Adams, 57, who has... Read more.
Peabody’s Buckley mixes employment with enjoyment
Amidst all the awards and titles being won at Fenway Park this season, Peabody resident Jimmy Buckley managed to bring home some hardware of his own.Buckley was... Read more.
N. Reading, Lynnfield see similarities
When North Reading coach Jeff Wall studies the Lynnfield Pioneers, he sees similarities.”We’re very comparable, position by position, on paper,”... Read more.
Swampscott Powder Puff team wins 10th straight over Marblehead
SWAMPSCOTT ? At Blocksidge Field on Saturday, the girls from Swampscott weren’t just playing for bragging rights. They were trying to make history.In the annual... Read more.
Turnovers doom Tech in loss to Whittier
HAVERHILL ? It’s tough to win any game when you turn the ball over. When you turn the ball over five times, it can be nearly impossible.Whittier forced Lynn... Read more.
Momentum shift benefits North Andover vs. Lynnfield
LYNNFIELD ? A few big plays made a difference in momentum, and North Andover cruised to a 49-21 win over Lynnfield on Saturday at Lynnfield Middle School.Coming... Read more.