SWAMPSCOTT — Two traditional rivals squared off in the house of the Big Blue Thursday (Feb. 15) night, and it was Marblehead’s girls basketball team that prevailed in a 39-35 final. Talk about the word ‘clutch.’ A Katie Pyne transition three gave the Magicians a 36-32 cushion with just more than three minutes remaining. “I’m so happy with Katie’s performance tonight. … [Read more...] about Swampscott High invaded by Lady Magicians
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Pulling away against lingering Swampscott
The Marblehead girls basketball team (7-5) earned bragging rights over heated rival Swampscott (7-8), 36-21, on home hardwood Thursday, Feb 1. Talk about starting fast. Senior captain Kathryn Pyne netted six of her nine points in the first quarter, burying two threes to give the Magicians a quick 8-0 lead. Marblehead, with its 2-3 zone, halted Swampscott’s attack, … [Read more...] about Pulling away against lingering Swampscott
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
Even with perfect start, Moran and Marblehead stay determined
Five games in and five games won for the Marblehead girls basketball team – Happy New Year. The Lady Magicians are off to a storming start, one that includes conference wins over Beverly and Danvers. Head coach Paul Moran said this preseason, the Magicians didn’t scrimmage, but rather, played exempt games. “What we did this year, we didn’t scrimmage anyone. We played … [Read more...] about Even with perfect start, Moran and Marblehead stay determined
Practice hopes to make perfect for Magicians
NORTH READING — The girls basketball Magicians (1-0) had some in-season practice Monday night, traveling to North Reading for an early-season scrimmage at Kipnes Court. Although the game got away from Marblehead in the fourth quarter, losing by a final score of 42-26, senior Kate Burns (6 points,11 rebounds) said her side played “really well” considering the team’s … [Read more...] about Practice hopes to make perfect for Magicians