Marblehead High School's wrestling team, a co-op with Swampscott known as the Black and Blue, has been making waves this season, not only for its competitive spirit, but also for its growing inclusivity. Among these athletes are two young women, Eva Goodman and Maya Alix, who are helping to break barriers and redefine gender norms in the sport. As female participation in … [Read more...] about Black and Blue breaking barriers, redefining gender norms
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Strong outing from Marblehead-Swampscott grapplers
ANDOVER — The Marblehead-Swampscott wrestling team made its way to Greater Lawrence Tech on Saturday with the Black and Blue going 2-1 against Greater Lawrence Tech, Billerica, and Lawrence. Against the host Reggies – Marblehead-Swampscott’s first dual-meet against them in a long time, according to coach Michael Stamison – his team won, 42-36. “These were an important 14 … [Read more...] about Strong outing from Marblehead-Swampscott grapplers
First team tournament win since 2018
PELHAM, N.H. — If you ask Marblehead-Swampscott wrestling coach Michael Stamison how he feels about Saturday’s annual Daniel Gionet Memorial Tournament at Pelham High in New Hampshire, he’ll say “still elated. “It was our first team tournament win since January of 2018 (also at the Gionet),” he said. “We put our best 14 out there and they came through big time.” The Black … [Read more...] about First team tournament win since 2018
Positives aplenty ahead of first quad
Marblehead-Swampscott’s wrestling team didn’t have the entire holiday season to relax. The group went to work – bright and early at 7 a.m. – in the Pentucket Holiday Tournament earlier this week, sporting a 10th-place finish out of 21 teams. Better yet, the Black and Blue were just three points away from eighth place and half-a-point away from ninth. “For only bringing … [Read more...] about Positives aplenty ahead of first quad
Busy week for the Black and Blue
The Marblehead-Swampscott wrestling team had itself a busy few days. First, the Black and Blue squared off with Saugus-Peabody, then defeated Pentucket before hitting the road to Mt. Hope High School (Bristol, R.I.) to take part in the Sharon Lombardo Tournament on Saturday. “We brought 13 wrestlers, down a few starters and primary backups,” said coach Michael Stamison. … [Read more...] about Busy week for the Black and Blue