WESTWOOD — Thursday's game looked as if it was all but over when Xaverian grabbed a 15-point lead against St. John's Prep midway through the fourth quarter. But you can't sleep on a team as explosive as the Eagles, as they proved in the last four minutes of the game, scoring 12 unanswered points. That still left them three short, however, as Xaverian handed The Prep its … [Read more...] about Furious last-ditch effort by St. John’s Prep falls short
2025
ABOYOUN: Thanksgiving football matters
When I first moved from New Jersey to Massachusetts, I’ll admit something: I didn’t fully understand the magnitude of Thanksgiving football. Sure, I knew about rivalry games and holiday matchups back home, but what happens in this state feels different. It’s not just a game on the schedule; it’s a tradition woven into the identity of communities. The buildup starts early. … [Read more...] about ABOYOUN: Thanksgiving football matters
Marblehead’s late magic stuns Swampscott
MARBLEHEAD — Entering Thursday’s highly-anticipated Thanksgiving matchup between Marblehead and Swampscott, spectators perhaps knew they were in for a good game — but how good? This year’s edition didn’t disappoint. Marblehead defeated Swampscott 29-22 at SSG Christopher N. Piper Field in a late, dramatic game to make it 13 consecutive victories for the Magicians against the … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s late magic stuns Swampscott
6-1 record a pleasant surprise for Rudloff, Magicians
After a few seasons of slow starts, Marblehead’s varsity football team flipped the script this fall. The Magicians, under longtime coach Jim Rudloff, began the season with six wins before suffering their first loss last Friday against Masconomet. “This year, however, to be honest, we’re just as surprised as anybody else. Of all the past three years put together, this is the … [Read more...] about 6-1 record a pleasant surprise for Rudloff, Magicians
St. John’s Prep has super soph, plenty of youth
DANVERS — This is the drawback to playing in a league with only five teams: you end up scouring the landscape for teams to fill your schedule. And sometimes, those teams are very, very good. St. John’s Prep football coach Brian St. Pierre isn’t complaining. He believes his kids are up for it, but that’s his challenge going into the season. His players are kids, starting … [Read more...] about St. John’s Prep has super soph, plenty of youth