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
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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
South School doubles up in Peabody Elementary Basketball League
The Peabody Elementary Basketball League playoff championships took place Sunday. The South School Boys defeated Carroll School, 37-12, to finish 9-0. The South Shore Girls took down Brown School, 25-10, to finish 8-1. The Brown School girls were league champions at 8-1. South School Boys Anthony Ricardo Colin Grammer Aiden Grammer Jaden Murray Anthony Reid Julian … [Read more...] about South School doubles up in Peabody Elementary Basketball League
Filling it up at annual Duchane Jamboree
LYNN — More than 140 players representing 12 teams flooded the Lynn Classical gym Saturday afternoon to participate in the 31st Annual Paul Duchane Girls Basketball Jamboree, an event that gives players and coaches the opportunity to strut their stuff and check out the competition, but, more importantly, raise money for scholarships. Classical coach Tom Sawyer said he’s been … [Read more...] about Filling it up at annual Duchane Jamboree