With high school football kicking off last Friday, Peabody High came up short in Melrose, while St. John’s Prep delivered an up-and-down, roller-coaster win against Springfield Central in a meeting of powerhouses. Peabody (0-1) trailed by just seven points at halftime, but couldn’t find the promised land in a 21-0 final. Marc Mendonca of the Tanners played well on the … [Read more...] about Tanners blanked, while St. John’s Prep delivers early game-of-the-year candidate
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St. John’s Prep has super soph, plenty of youth
DANVERS — This is the drawback to playing in a league with only five teams: you end up scouring the landscape for teams to fill your schedule. And sometimes, those teams are very, very good. St. John's Prep football coach Brian St. Pierre isn't complaining. He believes his kids are up for it, but that's his challenge going into the season. His players are kids, starting … [Read more...] about St. John’s Prep has super soph, plenty of youth
Tanners, Crusaders lace up for 7v7 tournament
PEABODY — A sure sign the local high school football season is just around the corner is the annual Northeast 7v7 East Regional championship. The tournament is a day-long marathon for the 40 teams attempting to survive the pool play brackets and advance to the elimination round. For the 16 teams fortunate enough to move on, they face another grueling fight – doing their best … [Read more...] about Tanners, Crusaders lace up for 7v7 tournament
Robillard to the rescue as Prep dominates Xaverian
DANVERS — Deacon Robillard remembers last year, when St. John's Prep dropped a heartbreaker to Xaverian on Thanksgiving. He also remembers last week, when a late-game interception he threw cemented Needham's upset victory over the Eagles in the Division 1 state semifinal. Robillard played the part of the relief ace Thursday at Fred Glatz Field, taking over for freshman … [Read more...] about Robillard to the rescue as Prep dominates Xaverian
St. John’s Prep overwhelms Methuen at home
DANVERS — When you’re the favorite, it’s easy to skip steps and take your opponent lightly – that’s how upsets happen. But Friday night at Glatz Field, top-ranked St. John’s Prep took care of business in no time. The Eagles flew away from No. 8 Methuen in a Division 1 showdown. The final score was 44-7 in favor of the hosts. The Prep came out of the gates hot, needing … [Read more...] about St. John’s Prep overwhelms Methuen at home