LYNNFIELD — For four years now, the Lynnfield and Peabody football teams have kicked off their seasons scrimmaging each other. While the schools couldn’t be further apart in terms of size (Peabody is Division 1; Lynnfield is Division 6), both head coaches view the annual meeting as extremely beneficial. “As long as coach (Mark) Bettencourt and I can come to agreement on … [Read more...] about Peabody-Lynnfield scrimmage a win for both sides
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Next-man-up approach for Peabody football
The Peabody football team is coming off back-to-back 10-1 seasons, and you could say it’s one of the favorites in the Northeastern Conference once again. After previously competing in the Lynch Division for many years, Peabody will now be in the Dunn Division of the NEC. The Tanners began preseason last Friday. A big surprise was that standout offensive lineman and track … [Read more...] about Next-man-up approach for Peabody football
Baseball team holds season-ending banquet
The Peabody High baseball team wrapped up the 2024 season with its annual awards banquet June 10. The banquet was held at the Polish Club and was catered by Champions Pub. Head coach Mark Bettencourt hosted the evening, singing praises for all three teams in the program and also thanking his coaching staff for all it did to help make the season a success. He noted the … [Read more...] about Baseball team holds season-ending banquet
Come-from-behind baseballers eliminate Belmont
Just call them the cardiac kids. For five innings on Friday, the No. 29 Peabody baseball team had no answers for No. 36 Belmont sophomore southpaw Kyle Ksander, who held the Tanners to just two hits while striking out five. Peabody starter and Northeastern Conference Most Valuable Player Cam Connolly (7 IP, 4 hits, 5 K) wasn’t too shabby, either, allowing just three hits … [Read more...] about Come-from-behind baseballers eliminate Belmont
More strong pitching puts Peabody past Lynn English
LYNN — Like a near-perfect road trip, other than a minor bump in the road during the fourth inning, Friday evening was a success – and then some – for the Peabody baseball team. Making their way to Fraser Field for a date with Lynn English, the Tanners (12-2) took care of the Bulldogs (3-7), 11-2, behind a complete game from pitcher Dylan Cunningham. Better yet, it was … [Read more...] about More strong pitching puts Peabody past Lynn English