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Elmer Magaña

Protecting home turf against Swampscott

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There's nothing like a good ole rivalry, as the Swampscott and Marblehead boys soccer teams went head-to-head at newly-renovated Piper Field. In the end, the Magicians earned bragging rights, 2-1. On Sept. 11, 2023, Swampscott beat Marblehead, 3-0, at Blocksidge Field. A full year later, Marblehead returned the favor. The hosts came out of the gates firing, as they’ve … [Read more...] about Protecting home turf against Swampscott

Boys soccer squad kicks off with a win

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After a long offseason and, frankly, a very competitive preseason, Marblehead’s boys soccer team took the field for its first regular season showdown of the fall. On a newly-renovated Piper Field, the Magicians kickstarted their season with a 2-0 Labor Day win against Andover. Once the whistle was blown, Marblehead immediately jumped on the attack and within 37 seconds, … [Read more...] about Boys soccer squad kicks off with a win

Magaña passionate on and off the soccer field

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If you’ve attended a Marblehead High sporting event, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Elmer Magaña there, clapping his hands with a smile. Magaña was born in El Salvador and is the current boys soccer coach with the Magicians. Plus, he’s a big supporter of the Northeastern Conference. He’s also a Spanish teacher at the school. He’s been there since 2006 and has been … [Read more...] about Magaña passionate on and off the soccer field

Marblehead falls to Gloucester in brotherly coaching duel

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The boys soccer match between Gloucester and Marblehead (4-7-3) ended with a 3-1 win for the visiting Fishermen on Tuesday. As for the bragging rights involved, you don’t know the half of it. Marblehead coach Elmer Magaña and Gloucester coach Armando Marnoto married into the same family years ago, and now, as coaches of rival sides, it’s a game Magaña looks forward to every … [Read more...] about Marblehead falls to Gloucester in brotherly coaching duel