LYNNFIELD — When is a tie just as good as a win? When you're an injury-depleted Marblehead girls soccer team in enemy territory taking on a Lynnfield team that hadn’t lost a game since Sept. 16 and was attempting to extend its 12-game unbeaten streak. In a 1-1 final between the Pioneers and Magicians Saturday morning, let's just say there was a lot of drama. With the … [Read more...] about Heller heroics save tie with Lynnfield
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Carlson celebrates with birthday hat-trick
PEABODY — There aren’t many better ways to celebrate your birthday than with a win and hat-trick. Marblehead’s Liv Carlson did just that in her team’s 4-0 victory against Peabody Wednesday, Sept. 10. She scored twice in the first half before netting her third early in the second. She helped boost the Magicians’ record to 3-0-1. “I felt like this was a total team win. We … [Read more...] about Carlson celebrates with birthday hat-trick
Health, experience on their side
Preseason for Marblehead’s girls soccer team kicks off Aug. 18, and head coach Lisa Wales is eager to begin her third season at the helm. The Magicians return much of last year’s roster that went 9-4-5, including 10 seniors and all but two starters. Ava Machado and Sophie Robinson are the only departures from the starting lineup. “We’ve got a great group returning,” Wales … [Read more...] about Health, experience on their side
FUN FACTS – The Best – Lisa Wales
Lisa is head girls soccer coach at Marblehead High School Player: Caitlin Clark. “Her basketball game has elevated women’s sports. She’s also a terrific golfer and soccer player.” Team: 2019 USWNT and the 1980 U.S. men’s hockey team Coach: Emma Hayes. “The head coach of the USWNT, but she has an incredible coaching pedigree coaching Chelsea in England.” Rivalry: … [Read more...] about FUN FACTS – The Best – Lisa Wales
Adversity no problem for Magicians
Marblehead’s girls soccer team delivered a strong season. The Magicians finished 9-4-5 in the regular season behind second-year head coach Lisa Wales, and hosted a playoff game for the first time since 2016, all while dealing with significant injuries on offense and defense. “I think this year, for me, it was a little bit easier because I knew what to expect. Last year, I … [Read more...] about Adversity no problem for Magicians