
ROUNDUP: Peabody boys basketball continues to roll
When you’re 11-2 you must be doing something right. Peabody beat Danvers 71-44. Head coach Thad Broughton has his Tanners cruising through the regular season. ... Read more.

Winthrop’s defense steps up to down Marblehead
WINTHROP — It was a tale of two halves on Monday evening with the Marblehead girls basketball team starting strong, but the Winthrop Vikings ending stronger beating... Read more.

Balanced St. Mary’s attack takes care of Arlington Catholic
LYNN — Entering this girls basketball showdown, St. Mary’s was ranked No. 6 in Division 3, while Arlington Catholic checked in at No. 12. Well, happy Friday.... Read more.

BARRETT, ABOYOUN: Which C’s are better at home, ’86 or ’24?
JOEY BARRETT’S TAKE Forgive my coworker. He must not be aware of the greatest team to ever step onto hardwood. The 1986 Boston Celtics were far better at... Read more.

Classical’s second half comeback not enough against Everett
LYNN — The Lynn Classical boys basketball team saw its comeback fall short against Everett Thursday evening. The host Rams trailed by as many as 14 and took the... Read more.

For Gino and Derek, they couldn’t wait
Fathers tend to look over their sons. For Swampscott’s hockey team, this father does it – literally – over the bench. Gino Faia has been coaching the Big Blue... Read more.

THINK YOU KNOW YOUR TEAMMATE? (Amelia Pappagallo and Devany Millerick)
As high school teammates, you spend a lot of time together. From favorite songs to favorite athletes, let’s see how well these two know each other. Amelia Pappagallo’s... Read more.

ROUNDUP: Swampscott freshman Byrne hits game-winner against Winthrop
There aren’t a lot of teams that would be comfortable with a freshman taking a game-winning shot – on the road, no less. But in the case of Swampscott’s girls... Read more.

Castle and DiBiasio power Saugus past Danvers
SAUGUS — The Saugus girls basketball team (5-2) was ready to go Tuesday night when it hosted Danvers for a Northeastern Conference showdown. The Sachems, behind... Read more.

ROUNDUP: Lynnfield girls basketball seals win at the line
The Pioneers went into enemy territory and walked out with the win. Lynnfield (4-4; 3-3 in the CAL) beat Manchester-Essex 46-40 to move to .500 on the season. ... Read more.