Since 1987, when we moved to a house bordering Gallagher Park in Lynn, we never had to ask when fall started. One day, we woke up to the dulcet tones of Ray McDermott calling his St. Mary's football team to practice. It's been that way ever since. These days, it's Sean Driscoll. Over the years, I've seen Mike Stellato, Clark Crowley, Jeff Smith, and Matt Durgin. The … [Read more...] about Krause: Summer’s over, boys and girls
Sports
PLNR to Arlington Catholic for coach Michelle Roach
ARLINGTON — Arlington Catholic is excited to announce Michelle Roach as the new head coach of the Cougars’ girls hockey program. Roach brings more than a decade of high school head coaching experience and a deep passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the ice. From 2015 until accepting this position, Roach served as head coach of the Peabody High girls’ … [Read more...] about PLNR to Arlington Catholic for coach Michelle Roach
Peabody’s Nerich among staff members honored at Fenway Park
BOSTON — When the Boston Red Sox hosted the Miami Marlins Sunday afternoon, Fenway Park staff members were honored for their years of dedication. One of them was John Nerich, a Lynn native and Peabody resident who has spent 40 seasons working security at the ballpark. Nerich’s Fenway career began in the mid 1980s, when he joined the security team. Back then, the gameday crew … [Read more...] about Peabody’s Nerich among staff members honored at Fenway Park
No days off for St. John’s Prep athletics
DANVERS — As the calendar turns toward the fall sports season, St. John’s Prep Athletic Director Jameson Pelkey is busy behind the scenes, ensuring the school’s athletic programs remain competitive and high-performing. Pelkey’s role begins well before preseason practices are underway. “I’ll connect with our coaches toward the end of springtime, heading into the summer, … [Read more...] about No days off for St. John’s Prep athletics
Peabody High fall sports schedules (2025)
* Scrimmage BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 10 Peabody at Marblehead 4:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Peabody at Masconomet 4 p.m. Oct. 8 Peabody at Salem 4 p.m. Oct. 15 Danvers at Peabody 4 p.m. Nov. 8 Divisional championships TBD Nov. 15 State championships TBD FIELD HOCKEY Sept. 9 Marblehead at Peabody 4 p.m. Sept. 14 Peabody at Swampscott 4:30 p.m. Sept. 16 Peabody at … [Read more...] about Peabody High fall sports schedules (2025)