Athlete of the Week – Connor Cronin
You know what I’ve been thinking? It was hard to replicate the success he had at Marblehead High, but, somehow, Connor Cronin did it. Playing football at Avon... Read more.
Injured parent needs help from Item Santa
Workplace injuries are no joke. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.6 million workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private employers... Read more.
APPRECIATION: Hoffman did it in more ways than one
Every now and then, you come across that one person who made a difference wherever he or she went. For many in Swampscott, that was John Hoffman, who passed away... Read more.
Salem falls to Fairhaven in Super Bowl
FOXBOROUGH — No. 8 Fairhaven played the role of the villain in No. 3 Salem’s first Super Bowl appearance since 1999, defeating the Witches, 26-22, at Gillette... Read more.
This or that? Anthony Grimaldi
Anthony is KIPP’s athletic director and helps coach football at the school. Offense or Defense? Defense Passing or rushing touchdown? Passing (he coached Chanel... Read more.
For Prep and Xaverian, it truly was a Super Bowl
I’ve come a long way since math class, but now, I love numbers – especially in sports. They don’t always tell the whole story, but, then again, they never... Read more.
WATCH OUT – Winter student-athletes to keep an eye on
Aidan Fitzpatrick – St. Mary’s boys hockey When head coach Matt Smith calls you the most talented forward on the team, look no further. St. Mary’s Aidan... Read more.
A few of their favorite things – Dennis Desroches
Dennis is Peabody High’s athletic director, PE and health teacher, and used to coach girls soccer (2011 champs) and girls lacrosse at the school. Meal: Chicken... Read more.
Athlete of the Week – Niya Morgen
You know what I’ve been thinking? Just because she graduated high school, doesn’t mean she’s slowing down. Niya Morgen, of Swampscott, who attended St.... Read more.
BARRETT: Is boxing as good as it was?
I enjoy writing to different audiences: older, younger, fans of certain sports, and so forth. Conversation is good. That’s what I think is wrong with today’s... Read more.