Nolan coaches track and field at Marblehead High. A town native and alumnus, he was a top-three hurdler in New England during his senior year. Here are his best of all time: Player: Bo Jackson. “Bo knows, and he was the greatest athlete of all time. LeBron is close, but I think training and nutrition has progressed so much that it’s impossible to imagine what Bo could’ve … [Read more...] about FUN FACTS: The Best – Nolan Raimo
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Boys finish 7th, girls 9th at states
It was state championship time for Marblehead’s boys and girls spring track teams this past weekend. They made their way to Bridgewater State with the boys (40 points) finishing in seventh place, and girls (38) placing ninth. Leading the boys’ division were Walpole (92), Milton (62), and Westborough (61). On the girls’ side were Mansfield (96), Reading Memorial (69), and … [Read more...] about Boys finish 7th, girls 9th at states
Running past Swampscott, but falling to Masco
Marblehead’s track and field team kicked off the month with a meet against Swampscott and Masconomet on Wednesday, May 1. Both the boys and girls fell to Masco, but defeated the Big Blue. Alex Hersey made Marblehead history in the triple jump with a 42-2.5, breaking the previous record of 41-7 set in 2012. “Alex launched a massive jump at the end of last season at the … [Read more...] about Running past Swampscott, but falling to Masco
Strong finishes in State Relay Championships
Marblehead’s spring track team took part in the Division 3 State Relay Championship at Southeastern Regional last Friday. The boys finished third and girls placed fifth, while coach Nolan Raimo couldn’t have been more proud. “It was a long, long meet with many highlights and PRs (personal records),” he said. “Eighty-eight kids competed for us, which is an awesome mark that … [Read more...] about Strong finishes in State Relay Championships
TRACK: Edged by the powerhouse Tanners
Despite some student-athletes away on school vacation – plus a few injuries – Marblehead’s track and field team fell short to Peabody, but not without positives, according to coach Nolan Raimo. In the high jump, Ralph Pierre led the way for Marblehead with a clearance of 5-0 in his spring debut, while on the girls’ side, Paige Tredwell finished second with a 4-10. The … [Read more...] about TRACK: Edged by the powerhouse Tanners