The Marblehead volleyball team has been enjoying a successful season thus far. Last year, the Magicians finished with a 7-11 record. Fast forward a year, and they’re 11-6 ahead of a late postseason push. Marblehead was young last fall, but gained lots of experience, according to its head coach. “I think our kids learned a lot of tough lessons from last season – mentally … [Read more...] about Resiliency paying off on the hardwood
Killeen miller
Taking care of Saugus in three sets
SAUGUS — Monday evening, the Marblehead (8-4) volleyball team made its way to Saugus. Better yet, the Magicians made their presence felt with a dominant 3-0 sweep of the Sachems (6-8). Marblehead came out hot in the first set, going up 14-5, midway through it. Then, Saugus began to fight back with help from Mara Faiella and Olivia Chaisson. Saugus had its moments early, … [Read more...] about Taking care of Saugus in three sets
Taking down Peabody in four sets
PEABODY — Marblehead’s girls volleyball team defeated Peabody in four sets Monday evening on enemy hardwood. After losing the first set (25-27), the Magicians won the next three (25-15, 25-16, 25-21) to earn the win. Peabody looked strong in its first set – an intense, back-and-forth one – but the Magicians looked like a team on a mission for the rest of the action. “Our … [Read more...] about Taking down Peabody in four sets
High school volleyballers ready to serve
The Marblehead High girls volleyball season is just around the corner, and coach Killeen Miller is eager to get her 11th season underway. Miller started the program in 2013 and has seen success throughout her coaching career. “We’re beyond excited for this upcoming season. We have a strong team coming back this year that is committed, driven, and excited to compete,” she … [Read more...] about High school volleyballers ready to serve
Village School celebrates a unique breed
Just like the end of any school year, teachers will now have time off for the summer. Physical-education teacher Gigi Breed, however, will have to get used to not returning come September. Breed has retired after 19 years as a mainstay in the Village School. On June 22, the school surprised her with a student-led parade celebrating her legacy. The entire school community … [Read more...] about Village School celebrates a unique breed