Marblehead’s softball team wrapped up its season with a 17-5 record alongside a win in the Division 2 state tournament. Although the Magicians couldn’t get back to the Final Four, as they did in 2024, they still had a successful season under Coach Johnny Gold. “Our first goal is to always be competitive and have a winning record. So, we achieved that, but we didn’t achieve … [Read more...] about Another successful season on the diamond
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Todd Norman Memorial Game set for Saturday
The first annual Todd Norman Memorial Game, a high school softball showdown between Marblehead and Saugus, will take place this Saturday with first pitch slated for 3 p.m. at Marblehead Veterans Middle School. Norman, a former assistant coach on Marblehead’s staff, died suddenly last April at age 61. He graduated MHS in 1980 and was the proud owner of Todd Norman … [Read more...] about Todd Norman Memorial Game set for Saturday
Softballers aiming high with seven returning starters
Last season was an emotional one for the Marblehead softball team. The Magicians began the season mourning the loss of Assistant Coach Todd Norman before using that emotion as motivation. From there, it was on to the Final Four with a record of 21-5. Now, the Magicians move forward with hopes of making the state title game. “Getting to the Final Four and losing in extra … [Read more...] about Softballers aiming high with seven returning starters
Gold dedicates Coach of the Year award to Norman
During the Daily Item spring sports All-Star ceremony Tuesday evening, coaches said a few words with the microphone after accepting their Coach of the Year plaques. The final award was given to Marblehead softball coach Johnny Gold, who made sure to include a special someone. The team lost a valuable member on Opening Day in assistant coach Todd Norman, who died suddenly at … [Read more...] about Gold dedicates Coach of the Year award to Norman
Marblehead walks off with heads held high
The Marblehead softball team swung to success this season – to say the least. From 20-plus wins to a Final 4 bid in the Division 2 state tournament, you could say its journey to elimination was, frankly, magical. The only thing between the Magicians and the state championship was No. 4 Westfield, which escaped with a one-run victory on Tuesday. And the road to the … [Read more...] about Marblehead walks off with heads held high