Although it seems like football weather – or snowboarding, skiing, pond hockey weather – we’re fully into the … [Read more...] about ABOYOUN: Cold weather, hot starts
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Fun Facts: The Best – Jameson Pelkey
Mark AboyounJameson is Athletic Director at St. John’s Prep in Danvers. Player: Michael Jordan Team: 1985-86 Boston … [Read more...] about Fun Facts: The Best – Jameson Pelkey
Francis dominates in circle as Marblehead tops Swampscott
Mark AboyounSWAMPSCOTT — When it’s cold and windy, you could say it’s hard enough to get a base hit. Throw Tessa Francis … [Read more...] about Francis dominates in circle as Marblehead tops Swampscott
ROUNDUP: St. Mary’s baseball team stays perfect
Joey BarrettSt. Mary’s baseball team (3-0) doubled up Bishop Stang, 6-3, at Fraser Field in Lynn behind strong relief … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: St. Mary’s baseball team stays perfect
Lynnfield softball team wins opener in marathon
Anne Marie TobinLYNNFIELD — Sometimes, you have to find a way to win the ugly ones. That's exactly what the Lynnfield … [Read more...] about Lynnfield softball team wins opener in marathon
Mullins Memorial Baseball Tournament fundraiser
For the ItemLYNN — The annual Mullins Memorial Baseball Tournament, featuring four local high schools, will be held on May … [Read more...] about Mullins Memorial Baseball Tournament fundraiser
ROUNDUP: Lynn Classical stays hot on the diamond
Joey BarrettMake it two games, two wins for the Lynn Classical baseball team, which took down Everett, 1-0, at Fraser … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Lynn Classical stays hot on the diamond
KRAUSE: Mazareas well-represented at basketball tourney
Steve KrauseOn the face of it, the Harry Agganis Basketball Tournament, held last weekend at Saint George Greek Orthodox … [Read more...] about KRAUSE: Mazareas well-represented at basketball tourney
St. Mary’s softballers looking for more
Mark AboyounLYNN — After a 17-5 regular season last spring, St. Mary’s softball team is back in action. This time around … [Read more...] about St. Mary’s softballers looking for more
Florida defeats Houston in NCAA title game
The Associated PressSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday … [Read more...] about Florida defeats Houston in NCAA title game
ROUNDUP: A barrage from Lynnfield boys, girls
Mark AboyounSeveral high school sporting events were postponed due to weather conditions. The Lynnfield boys and girls … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: A barrage from Lynnfield boys, girls
Peabody track: a broken record
Anne Marie TobinPEABODY — Peabody High has a long history of excellence when it comes to track. Season after season, the … [Read more...] about Peabody track: a broken record
Wavezwa named Lynn English hoops coach
Mark AboyounLYNN — Lynn English has announced their next varsity boys basketball head coach in Dina Wavezwa. Wavezwa takes … [Read more...] about Wavezwa named Lynn English hoops coach
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: St. John’s Prep off to the races
Joey BarrettThe St. John’s Prep track and field team began its spring 2-0 with home wins against BC High (95-41) and … [Read more...] about WEEKEND ROUNDUP: St. John’s Prep off to the races
Do-it-all Radulski leads Lynnfield over Swampscott
Anne Marie TobinLYNNFIELD — With the temperature at a frosty 43 degrees, steady rain falling, and wind gusts that had fans … [Read more...] about Do-it-all Radulski leads Lynnfield over Swampscott
Team of the Week – Lynn Classical volleyball
Joey BarrettYou know what I’ve been thinking? They’re on top of the city – again. Lynn Classical’s volleyball team … [Read more...] about Team of the Week – Lynn Classical volleyball
Ventre ropes 100th hit as ‘hungry’ Sachems hold off Winthrop
Mark AboyounSAUGUS — A Northeastern Conference softball showdown between Saugus and Winthrop took place at Parcher Park, … [Read more...] about Ventre ropes 100th hit as ‘hungry’ Sachems hold off Winthrop
ROUNDUP: Swampscott girls lacrosse team lights up scoreboard
Joey BarrettSwampscott’s girls lacrosse team (3-0) took down Saugus, 17-4, and remained undefeated with a dominant road … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Swampscott girls lacrosse team lights up scoreboard
Athlete of the Week – St. Mary’s Ava Nason
Joey BarrettYou know what I’ve been thinking? Most would jump through hoops for a point-per-game average, but not … [Read more...] about Athlete of the Week – St. Mary’s Ava Nason
ROUNDUP: Lynn Tech track and field teams off and running
Joey BarrettHost Lynn Tech took care of business against Mystic Valley during Thursday’s track and field action. The boys … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Lynn Tech track and field teams off and running