In Saturday's first annual Todd Norman Memorial Game, Marblehead pitcher Tessa Francis allowed just five hits to go with a dozen strikeouts as the Magicians qualified for the Division 2 state tournament with a 5-1 win against Saugus. Ashley Mortensen, Kate Andriano, and Hailey Schmitt collected two hits apiece, while Luka Bornhorst roped a triple and Lyla McGovern a single … [Read more...] about Hard-earned victory in first Todd Norman Memorial Game
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Todd Norman Memorial Game set for Saturday
The first annual Todd Norman Memorial Game, a high school softball showdown between Marblehead and Saugus, will take place this Saturday with first pitch slated for 3 p.m. at Marblehead Veterans Middle School. Norman, a former assistant coach on Marblehead’s staff, died suddenly last April at age 61. He graduated MHS in 1980 and was the proud owner of Todd Norman … [Read more...] about Todd Norman Memorial Game set for Saturday
Stars shine bright in Boosters hero campaign
The Marblehead High School Boosters have begun spreading the holiday cheer through their annual Booster Stars Campaign. The Boosters support high school student-athletes by providing their financial needs through scholarships or raising money for new field accommodations. The Boosters are a team of all volunteers who rely on the communities generosity with donations and … [Read more...] about Stars shine bright in Boosters hero campaign
Gold dedicates Coach of the Year award to Norman
During the Daily Item spring sports All-Star ceremony Tuesday evening, coaches said a few words with the microphone after accepting their Coach of the Year plaques. The final award was given to Marblehead softball coach Johnny Gold, who made sure to include a special someone. The team lost a valuable member on Opening Day in assistant coach Todd Norman, who died suddenly at … [Read more...] about Gold dedicates Coach of the Year award to Norman
Magicians play for Norman, top Saugus
SAUGUS — The Marblehead softball team (2-0) got the job done on Tuesday, beating Saugus (0-1) on the road, 6-1. Despite a pair of wins in as many days, the Magicians are missing a voice in the dugout. Marblehead’s assistant coach, Todd Norman, passed away suddenly on Monday. Norman was a Marblehead native and owner of Norman Landscaping. The Magicians had a game the same … [Read more...] about Magicians play for Norman, top Saugus