SWAMPSCOTT — When it’s cold and windy, you could say it’s hard enough to get a base hit. Throw Tessa Francis into the mix, and it’s nearly impossible. Marblehead’s softball team took down traditional archrival Swampscott, 4-1, Wednesday, April 9, behind Francis’ 16 strikeouts. “Tessa threw an incredible game. We didn’t really hit the ball well, but I’m not blaming the … [Read more...] about Taking down Swampscott through the cold
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Letting one slip in overtime
Just remember: It’s not over until it’s over. Putting a wrap on their regular seasons last Wednesday, Swampscott and Marblehead faced off in girls basketball action with the Big Blue leaving enemy territory with a 48-46 overtime win. Toward the end of the second quarter, Swampscott went on a 10-0 run behind back-to-back threes from Anna Kanders (14 points) and Olivia … [Read more...] about Letting one slip in overtime
Magicians let it slip against Swampscott
When you play in a hostile environment against your traditional rival, it’s easy for players to become, frankly, too excited. Thursday night (Jan. 9), Big Blue freshman Teddy O’Neill introduced himself to the Marblehead vs. Swampscott rivalry, scoring 19 points in his team’s 79-63 win against the Magicians. “His poise sticks out. He’s one of the most mature freshmen I … [Read more...] about Magicians let it slip against Swampscott
Make it a dozen straight
Marblehead’s seniors were in elementary school the last time they witnessed their town lose to Swampscott on Thanksgiving. Every year, more and more pressure builds on the senior class to keep the streak alive. As for the Class of 2025, it did its job. “I don’t even think about that. I’m very suspicious, so I don’t even like to mention that. We’ve been lucky,” said … [Read more...] about Make it a dozen straight
Magicians go deep in lopsided win against Swampscott
BOSTON — Around here, there are few rivalries bigger than Marblehead vs. Swampscott. When schedules get released – no matter the sport – every Magician and Big Blue athlete checks to see when they play the other side. And in football, this year, the teams met a day earlier at historic Fenway Park. On paper, they matched up fairly well. Entering the game, Marblehead … [Read more...] about Magicians go deep in lopsided win against Swampscott