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
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Running away with more strong showings
DEVENS — Colder weather and higher stakes didn’t slow down Marblehead High’s cross country runners on Saturday. The boys and girls teams raced in the Division 2A meets at Willard Field in Devens. The boys captured first place with 65 points, followed by Plymouth South’s 67 and Boston Latin Academy’s 77 across the 26-team field. “The boys were led, once again, by the … [Read more...] about Running away with more strong showings
A few of their favorite things – Marrietta O’Connell
Marrietta is a student-athlete at Marblehead High School, who was recently crowned Northeastern Conference Individual Champion in cross country. Food: Pasta with alfredo sauce Song: “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers Book: “Good for a Girl” by Lauren Fleshman Movie: “Hoosiers” TV show: “Suits” Emoji: 🤠🤠🤠 Hobby: Playing basketball Athlete: Running champion … [Read more...] about A few of their favorite things – Marrietta O’Connell
ROUNDUP: Strong showings in conference meets
This past Sunday was a busy one for Marblehead’s boys and girls cross country programs. They took part in the Northeastern Conference Championship Meet at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester. Despite Peabody taking the girls’ title once again, Marblehead impressed with a third-place finish. Star runner Marri O'Connell (18:05) repeated as individual champion, improving last year’s … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Strong showings in conference meets