BOURNE — With less than two minutes remaining in Saturday’s Division 1 state championship lacrosse game, things looked pretty good for No. 2 St. John’s Prep at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The Prep led top-ranked Boston College High, 7-5, with goalie Mattheus DuPlessis (16 saves) standing on his head, making pivotal saves. A fifth consecutive state title looked … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s Kelly nets OT goal, wins title for St. John’s Prep
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ROUNDUP: St. John’s Prep Eagles fly to another state final in tennis
Entering Monday evening’s tennis match, the No. 1 St. John’s Prep Eagles were riding a 42-match winning streak. The only thing standing in their way of another finals appearance was No. 5 Concord-Carlisle. In perhaps its toughest match yet, St. John’s Prep earned a 3-1 win in the Division 1 Final Four to advance to yet another state championship. One match was left … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: St. John’s Prep Eagles fly to another state final in tennis
Corey Lowe named St. John’s Prep hoops coach
DANVERS — St. John’s Prep Athletic Director Jameson Pelkey has announced that Newton native and former Newton South boys basketball coach Corey Lowe will be the new head coach of the Eagles’ program, effective immediately. Lowe replaces David Clay, who stepped down earlier this year after three seasons of dedicated leadership, citing personal reasons. Lowe spent the past two … [Read more...] about Corey Lowe named St. John’s Prep hoops coach
Athlete of the Week – Marblehead’s Will Crawford – St. John’s Prep
You know what I’ve been thinking? Every now and then, I reminisce about ex-Bruin Patrice Bergeron and his ability to win face-offs. Ugh . . . the B’s were once a wagon. Hockey and lacrosse (perhaps cousins) have some things in common: physicality, face-offs, stick-work, over-the-top goal celebrations that I very much enjoy, etc. Well, Bergeron and St. John’s Prep’s Will … [Read more...] about Athlete of the Week – Marblehead’s Will Crawford – St. John’s Prep
St. John’s Prep graduates 288 seniors
DANVERS — St. John’s Prep held its 115th Commencement service on Saturday afternoon as 288 seniors graduated. Head of Schools Edward P. Hardiman, Ph.D. P’19 ’21 ’26 conferred diplomas upon the class to celebrate them taking their next steps in life. Massive crowds had already been pouring onto the campus grounds as 1 p.m. rolled around, before gathering into a huge tent … [Read more...] about St. John’s Prep graduates 288 seniors