SWAMPSCOTT — The annual flag football game between Swampscott and Marblehead on Saturday, Nov. 23 will be centered around something much bigger than just touchdowns. Instead, a portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the Walker family to help its 3-year-old son, River, as he bravely battles medulloblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer that affects fewer than … [Read more...] about Marblehead-Swampscott game flags Walker Family
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Eagles come up short in championship quest
WOBURN — Bragging rights. For all the marbles. May the best team win. However you wanted to say it, Tuesday night was all about the stakes. And in the end, a highly-anticipated semifinal matchup in Division 1 saw No. 8 Saint John's Shrewsbury stun No. 4 St. John’s Prep, 3-2, at Woburn Memorial High School. Shrewsbury punched its state final ticket (TBD), while The Prep … [Read more...] about Eagles come up short in championship quest
St. John’s Prep overwhelms Methuen at home
DANVERS — When you’re the favorite, it’s easy to skip steps and take your opponent lightly – that’s how upsets happen. But Friday night at Glatz Field, top-ranked St. John’s Prep took care of business in no time. The Eagles flew away from No. 8 Methuen in a Division 1 showdown. The final score was 44-7 in favor of the hosts. The Prep came out of the gates hot, needing … [Read more...] about St. John’s Prep overwhelms Methuen at home
Positives aplenty from weekend races
DEVENS — Despite the ongoing teacher strike in Marblehead – putting high school athletics in jeopardy – it was, at last, time for the Division 2 state championships. Both cross country teams from Marblehead High took part in Saturday’s races at Fort Devens. Marblehead’s boys finished second with 133 points, losing only to Longmeadow’s 101. Wakefield placed third with 171 … [Read more...] about Positives aplenty from weekend races
A strong season comes to a close
Marblehead's football team, ranked sixth in Division 4, bowed out of the state tournament at the hands of No. 3 Grafton last Friday. Truth be told, at Grafton High, troubles hit Marblehead before the game even started. It was announced Thursday, Nov. 14 that the game would be on, but with the teacher strike in Marblehead, union member and head coach Jim Rudloff, along with … [Read more...] about A strong season comes to a close