St. Mary’s strikes first, but falls to Oakmont in state championship
WORCESTER — Polar Park holds approximately 9,500 people, but Saturday afternoon for the Division 3 marbles, two stars were shining brightest. You could say the... Read more.
BARRETT/ABOYOUN: Championship predictions ahead of action-packed Saturday
This Saturday concludes the high school athletics season. Five local teams are set to take part in state championship games. Let’s get to predictions, shall we?... Read more.
BARRETT: It’s been a state tournament season for the ages
You know how, sometimes, certain years stick out because of their sports? I can only speak for myself, but when I think of the year 1986, Bird is the word. Same... Read more.
Athlete of the Week – Jake Vana
You know what I’ve been thinking? Jake Vana of St. John’s Prep better have a large trophy room one day. Among other end-of-season awards, the six-time state... Read more.
Athlete of the Week – Tessa Francis
You know what I’ve been thinking? Good players play well in the regular season – and are often satisfied – but the great ones step it up a notch in the postseason.... Read more.
ROUNDUP: Prep laxmen move another step closer
Talk about a versatile offense – 16 goals, 13 goal-scorers, and one big win for top-ranked St. John’s Prep, which seeks its fourth consecutive state championship... Read more.
Bettencourt, Vana honored at Moynihan luncheon
PEABODY — It truly was a game of, “Who’s who?” If you walked into Salem Country Club on Wednesday, you would have been around some of the top athletes, coaches,... Read more.
ROUNDUP: Softball Magicians are moving on
The No. 9 Marblehead softball team made its way to an enemy diamond for the first time in the Division 2 state tournament, defeating No. 8 Nashoba, 5-1, to keep... Read more.
ROUNDUP: Classical reaches Round of 16 in program’s 2nd season
The No. 19 Lynn Classical volleyball team has had lots of strong moments this season. So when coach Chris LeBlanc says, “This was, without question, the game of... Read more.
Swampscott blanks Boston Latin, but falls to Tantasqua
SWAMPSCOTT — You might say, the postgame hot dogs and hamburgers tasted a little better than usual at Frank DeFelice Diamond Saturday afternoon. That was because... Read more.