The roof was patched up at Marblehead High on Tuesday, but it wasn’t enough to stitch together a comeback attempt for its Magicians. Peabody and Marblehead resumed their game that was postponed due to a leak in Marblehead’s roof on January 8. The Tanners, who led narrowly before the postponement, went home with a 58-51 win in a tightly-contested game. “It was a … [Read more...] about Magicians can’t find makeup game magic
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Larry McIntire Classic set for February 18-19
The 13th Larry McIntire IAABO Board 130 Classic will be played Feb. 18-19 at Marblehead High School. The tournament, which is named for the former Big East referee and longtime assigner for several high school leagues and the MIAA tournament, returns to Marblehead for the third year. The girls bracket is arguably the most competitive in tournament history and includes … [Read more...] about Larry McIntire Classic set for February 18-19
Winthrop’s defense steps up to down Magicians
WINTHROP — It was a tale of two halves Monday evening with the Marblehead girls basketball team starting strong, but the Winthrop Vikings ending stronger to beat their Northeastern Conference rival 46-38. The Magicians got off to a flying start, making five three-pointers to open the game and take a 21-6 lead going into the second quarter. One Magician who had the hot … [Read more...] about Winthrop’s defense steps up to down Magicians
Rival Swampscott taken down in final seconds
A Thursday night basketball game between archrivals that went down to the final seconds – it doesn’t get much better than that. The visiting Marblehead Magicians squeaked by with a 66-63 win against host Swampscott in a thriller. Yes, a thriller – just ask Marblehead coach Mike Giardi. “[It was] a great game between rivals that came down to the wire,” he said. His … [Read more...] about Rival Swampscott taken down in final seconds
Magicians’ size too much for Saugus on the hardwood
You can’t teach size. Last Wednesday, January 3, size prevailed as the Marblehead boys basketball team (3-0) defeated Saugus (2-4), 68-44, in a highly-anticipated Northeastern Conference matchup. The game started like a ping-pong match with both teams answering each other’s runs. Marblehead used its size and length to work the ball inside the paint, while … [Read more...] about Magicians’ size too much for Saugus on the hardwood