DANVERS — Deacon Robillard remembers last year, when St. John's Prep dropped a heartbreaker to Xaverian on Thanksgiving. He also remembers last week, when a late-game interception he threw cemented Needham's upset victory over the Eagles in the Division 1 state semifinal. Robillard played the part of the relief ace Thursday at Fred Glatz Field, taking over for freshman … [Read more...] about Prep dominates Xaverian at home
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Magicians go deep in lopsided win against Swampscott
BOSTON — Around here, there are few rivalries bigger than Marblehead vs. Swampscott. When schedules get released – no matter the sport – every Magician and Big Blue athlete checks to see when they play the other side. And in football, this year, the teams met a day earlier at historic Fenway Park. On paper, they matched up fairly well. Entering the game, Marblehead … [Read more...] about Magicians go deep in lopsided win against Swampscott
Needham does it, stuns St. John’s Prep
BURLINGTON — Two powerhouses faced off at Burlington High School Friday night. Undefeated Needham, ranked fourth in Division 1, took on top-seeded St. John’s Prep with a shot at Gillette Stadium on the line. In the end, Aidan Williams picked up 144 yards rushing and a touchdown to propel Needham over The Prep, 22-14. Needham will take on No. 3 Xaverian in the state … [Read more...] about Needham does it, stuns St. John’s Prep
A strong season comes to a close
Marblehead's football team, ranked sixth in Division 4, bowed out of the state tournament at the hands of No. 3 Grafton last Friday. Truth be told, at Grafton High, troubles hit Marblehead before the game even started. It was announced Thursday, Nov. 14 that the game would be on, but with the teacher strike in Marblehead, union member and head coach Jim Rudloff, along with … [Read more...] about A strong season comes to a close
Make it a seven-game winning streak
The magic was on display at SSG Christopher N. Piper Field Friday night, with No. 6 Marblehead racing past No. 11 Norwood, 42-6, in the Division 4 state tournament to advance to the round of 8 against No. 3 Grafton. At press time, according to the Marblehead High athletics page, Friday’s game is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Grafton High School. With the ongoing teacher strike, … [Read more...] about Make it a seven-game winning streak