BOSTON — Despite Peabody High, a track and field powerhouse, winning two more Northeastern Conference Championships at the Reggie Lewis Center on Sunday, Marblehead High was present and accounted for with a handful of strong performances.
The Tanner boys dominated with 132 points, well ahead of runner-up Beverly (69) and Marblehead (68.66). Masconomet (59), Danvers (35), Swampscott (21), Gloucester (18), Winthrop (3) and Saugus (2.33) also competed. On the girls’ side, Peabody had a closer call, coming out on top with 80 points, just three ahead of runner-up Marblehead. Masconomet was third (66), followed by Beverly (53), Danvers (48), Swampscott (35), Gloucester (30) and Saugus (14).
“I am proud of our tenacity to put up such a great fight despite the circumstances,” said Marblehead coach Nolan Raimo. “We had people doubling or tripling events on short notice with the conference championship on the line. That’s pretty cool.”
Marblehead’s Nathaniel Assa and Paige Tredwell were double-winners. Assa won the mile (PR 4:20.09) and 2-mile (9:42.08), while Tredwell won the 55 hurdles (9.03) and high jump (5-02). Jacob Szalewicz won the 600 (PR 1:23,73), while Ava Machado won the 55 dash (7.43). Other Magicians placing in the top three included Elise Burchfield, second in the 55 hurdles (9.05) and long jump (PR 12-11.25); Lucy Flynn, third in the 300 (44.87); and Lillian Reddy, third in the shot put (29-07.5). On the boys’ side, Noah Jackson (8.44) finished third in the 55 hurdles.