Being named captain is an honor for any high school athlete. Doing it twice, at two different schools, is something special. That’s the story of Austin Prep senior Jimmy Vahey, a Peabody native who spent his first three years at Bishop Fenwick before transferring and reclassifying. After being a key player for the Crusaders, he’s now a leader for the Cougars — and one of the … [Read more...] about Vahey growing into leader at Austin Prep
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Raphel Laurent thriving at UMass Boston
After an explosive senior year at Peabody High in which he averaged 22.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, Raphel Laurent committed to UMass Boston last fall with a simple mindset: stay disciplined, contribute, and earn a spot. Well, he ended his freshman year as the Little East Conference Rookie of the Year. “It went really well for me,” Laurent said. “I started … [Read more...] about Raphel Laurent thriving at UMass Boston
Fenwick’s Kiley Bloom named MVP in Agganis hoops game
LYNN — The Harry Agganis boys and girls basketball games tipped off Monday evening at Lynn Classical, with both contests featuring plenty of 3-pointers and highlight-worthy plays. The girls game was a back-and-forth classic, with 3-pointers flying from all over the court. Wilmington’s Eva Boudreau was lights out in the first half, hitting five threes and finishing with 17 … [Read more...] about Fenwick’s Kiley Bloom named MVP in Agganis hoops game
Corey Lowe named St. John’s Prep basketball coach
DANVERS — St. John’s Prep Athletic Director Jameson Pelkey has announced that Newton native and former Newton South boys basketball coach Corey Lowe will be the new head coach of the Eagles’ program, effective immediately. Lowe replaces David Clay, who stepped down earlier this year after three seasons of dedicated leadership, citing personal reasons. Lowe spent the past two … [Read more...] about Corey Lowe named St. John’s Prep basketball coach
Peabody’s Okananwa continuing stellar Duke career
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Former Peabody High basketball standout Oluchi Okananwa continues to prove she is a force to be reckoned with in Division 1 women’s basketball. The 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Sixth Player of the Year, Okananwa and her then No. 11 Duke Blue Devils captured their first ACC tournament title in 12 years and ninth in program history, defeating top-seeded … [Read more...] about Peabody’s Okananwa continuing stellar Duke career