The Peabody 12-year-old All-Stars were honored with a ceremony hosted by Mayor Ted Bettencourt Jr. at City Hall Sept. 4. The team truly had a summer to remember. It reclaimed the District 16 title, won the league’s first Section 4 championship in 28 years, and enjoyed the third longest tournament run of any Peabody Little League team since its founding some 70 years … [Read more...] about 12-year-old All-Stars honored in City Hall
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A summer to remember on the diamond
PEABODY — The Peabody 12-year-old Little League All-Stars put together a memorable run this summer, winning their first District 16 title since 2019 and advancing all the way to the Little League state championship tournament. Led by Manager John Hoffman, the team showcased strong pitching, timely hitting and years of chemistry that culminated in a Section 4 championship and … [Read more...] about A summer to remember on the diamond
A Swampscott setback en route to the title
SALEM — Less than a week after meeting in the District 16 championship game, Peabody and Swampscott found themselves squaring off again — this time, in the opening round of the Section 4 tournament (age 10-12). Peabody won last week’s matchup, 4-0, but Wednesday night (July 16) at Forest River Park, Swampscott pulled out a 2-1 victory in a tense, back-and-forth … [Read more...] about A Swampscott setback en route to the title
Pitching, defense deliver sectional title for Peabody
SALEM — The Peabody Little League 12-year-old All-Stars may have had only four hits, but made the most of a big first inning to capture the Section 4 championship Saturday at Stephen M. O'Grady Field. They defeated Danvers National, 4-0. The win clinched a berth in the state championship tournament, to be played July 24-27 at Harry Ball Field in Beverly. This one boiled … [Read more...] about Pitching, defense deliver sectional title for Peabody
Peabody 12s escape Wyoma, punch title game ticket
Wyoma’s 12-year-old Little League All-Star squad dropped a meeting of undefeated teams Wednesday (July 2) evening in the District 16 tournament. Peabody escaped, 4-1, at Swampscott Middle School to punch its ticket to the championship game this Thursday at 5:45 p.m. Talk about providing early pressure. Peabody raced to a 3-0 cushion in the first inning and kept the … [Read more...] about Peabody 12s escape Wyoma, punch title game ticket