Morrison: Farewell to a special community
I’ll admit that I didn’t know much about the city of Lynn when I took this job at The Item almost three years ago. I knew it was a city on the North... Read more.
Sachems down Medford, pull above. 500
SAUGUS — Coming off a tough loss to Triton Monday night, the Saugus girls basketball team was looking to get back on the right track against Medford Tuesd... Read more.
St. Mary’s blows past Winthrop, claims playoff spot
WINTHROP — When the St. Mary’s girls hockey team needs to score goals, it has plenty of options. Every game, a different player steps up to provide ... Read more.
English swims past Classical in rivalry meet
LYNN — The English swimming and diving team is having one of its best seasons in recent memory, but coach Lisa Trahant was still nervous going into the te... Read more.
Morrison: A week to remember in girls basketball
At my high school (and I’m assuming at many others), there were no banners hanging in the gym for 100-goal scorers. Nor was there one for most strikeouts ... Read more.
St. Mary’s Nazaire cracks 1,000 points
LYNN– There’s enough room left for just one name on the banner listing St. Mary’s 1,000-point scorers that hangs in the Tony Conigliaro Gymnas... Read more.
Morrison: Youth serving area’s high school hockey teams well
There aren’t many sports in which seventh- and eighth-graders can compete on the same level with seniors and juniors in high school. But in hockey, especi... Read more.
Rams down Highlanders, Wilkey inches closer to 1,000
LYNN — Classical senior Paris Wilkey came within shouting distance of scoring her 1,000th career point Wednesday night against Somerville, but stout defen... Read more.
Morrison: Plenty to watch for in the Boverini Tournament
The Boverini Tournament tips off this afternoon, and there will be plenty of players and storylines to watch as four boys teams and four girls teams will battle... Read more.