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
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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
Woods, Fenwick look back on season with a smile
Bishops Fenwick’s postseason mission came to an upsetting halt – literally and figuratively – at Donaldson Stadium Friday night. The No. 5 Crusaders bowed out of the Division 5 tournament in a 35-14 loss to No. 12 Norton. But win or lose this time of year, Fenwick coach Dave Woods looks back with a smile. “I think we had a great season so far with still a couple of games … [Read more...] about Woods, Fenwick look back on season with a smile
Peabody, Fenwick go 0/2 Friday night
In tough ones to swallow for the City of Peabody, both the Tanners and Crusaders bowed out of their respective state tournament football brackets last Friday night. No. 11 Peabody fell, 35-27, in a Division 2 heartbreaker against No. 6 Winchester; No. 5 Fenwick was on the wrong end of an upset in Division 5 after being handled by No. 12 Norton, 35-14. The Tanners held a … [Read more...] about Peabody, Fenwick go 0/2 Friday night
Fenwick dominates, Peabody escapes on the gridiron
It was another successful weekend for the City of Peabody, with both the Tanners and Bishop Fenwick Crusaders winning their high school football games. In their regular season finales, Peabody delivered a narrow 14-7 win in Beverly, while host Fenwick rolled over Arlington Catholic with ease, 41-6. Starting things off with the Tanners, they avoided an upset in dramatic … [Read more...] about Fenwick dominates, Peabody escapes on the gridiron