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boys soccer

Blanking Saugus on enemy turf

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SAUGUS — Saugus’ boys soccer team welcomed Marblehead to Christie Serino Jr. Athletic Sports Complex on a sunny Wednesday afternoon, but the Magicians left with all of the smiles after a 3-0 win. The Sachems came out strong and controlled possession for the opening eight minutes, but couldn’t find an early goal. Then, the Magicians took over and generated chances. The … [Read more...] about Blanking Saugus on enemy turf

Marblehead’s Munroe coaches Lynnfield to state championship

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MILTON — Marblehead’s Brent Munroe, head coach of Lynnfield’s boys soccer team, was oh so close to capturing back-to-back state titles. His Pioneers fell, 3-2, against top-ranked Cohasset at rain-soaked Curry College on Saturday. Throw out all the sports cliches, starting with the one that says defense wins championships. Sometimes, it comes down to grit, determination, and … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s Munroe coaches Lynnfield to state championship

Reaching the end of the road

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WAYLAND — It wasn’t long ago when No. 10 Marblehead had all the magic in an overtime win against Somerset Berkley earlier last week. That was when junior Jared Halpern scored the game-winning goal to send the Magicians to the next round against No. 7 Wayland. That magic ran out Thursday, Nov. 7. Wayland scored an overtime goal to keep its Division 2 state tournament dreams … [Read more...] about Reaching the end of the road

Halpern scores, just in time

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Mondays are typically a drag. This one, however, came with a state tournament game as No. 23 Somerset Berkley paid a visit to face No. 10 Marblehead. It’s been eight years since the Magicians last won a home playoff game. Although they needed double overtime to do it, the job was secured in a 2-1 final. Marblehead advanced to Thursday’s Sweet 16 match against No. 7 Wayland. … [Read more...] about Halpern scores, just in time