Boys Basketball: Rams hang on in final seconds to defeat Salem
Classical seemed to have things going its way on Monday as the Rams held a 12-point lead over Salem midway through the fourth quarter.Then the Rams (2-1) began to... Read more.
Girls Basketball: Big Blue use strong second half to best Winthrop
For the reigning Division 3 state champions, Friday’s 48-25 win over Winthrop was a chance for Swampscott to get back to doing what got them the brass ring... Read more.
Lynn Jets soar in opening win over Swampscott
SALEM – The schedule-makers didn’t do the Lynn Jets any favors as they had the task of playing two-time defending Northeastern Conference/South champion... Read more.
Area’s best feted at Item All-Star Football Dinner
SAUGUS – They were the 25 best high school football players on the North Shore and on Monday at the Hilltop Steak House, they were honored at The Daily Item’s... Read more.
Peabody set to challenge for NEC title
Last year was set to be perhaps the best in the history of the Peabody High hockey team. After going 17-3-0 in the regular season, the Tanners earned the No. 2 seed... Read more.
Saugus icemen ready to mix youth and experience
The Saugus hockey team will begin its season on Wednesday with a mix of youth and experience as the Sachems look to return to the Division 2 North tournament for... Read more.
Spartan girls hockey team opens season with win over Braintree
LYNN – The two-time defending Division 1 girls hockey champions put another banner up in Connery Rink on Thursday and then went about picking up a 52nd consecutive... Read more.
St. Mary’s boys hockey ready to blend youth with experience
For the St. Mary’s boys hockey team, its 14-year run of qualifying for the state tournament was very much in doubt late last season. But the Spartans rattled... Read more.
St. Mary’s girls hockey ready to go
For the St. Mary’s girls hockey team, the bull’s-eye has been squarely on its back for the last two seasons. And to their credit, the Spartans have played... Read more.
Any size donation, large or small, can brighten Christmas for needy
No matter where you look all you can see are the signs that Christmas is fully upon us.Whether it’s people trudging through lot after lot looking for the perfect... Read more.