Throw out the records. When you play your traditional archrival on Thanksgiving, it still matters. It matters to the student-athletes, the coaches, and the community. Although Peabody ran away with a 33-7 victory against Saugus, both head coaches touched upon how important the rivalry is – and why rivalries are still important in sports. “They’re everything,” said Saugus’ … [Read more...] about Rivalries still matter
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Tanners eat up Saugus in enemy territory
SAUGUS — Thanksgiving football games love to pin rivals together, and Thursday (Nov. 28) morning’s matchup at Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Athletic Complex was no different. Peabody walked away with a 33-7 win over Saugus to make its Thanksgiving dinner just a bit sweeter. The Tanners found the scoreboard first, thanks to a Luke Maglione shovel pass to Anthony Silva, who ran … [Read more...] about Tanners eat up Saugus in enemy territory
The highs and lows of Peabody’s season
Peabody’s playoff run ended Friday night as the Tanners lost to Winchester, 35-27, in the Division 2 state tournament. Despite the postseason defeat, there were plenty of positives to take out of the fall. “It’s been a down season for us as far as the record goes because the last two years, we went 10-1 and had as many losses as we did this year,” said Peabody coach Mark … [Read more...] about The highs and lows of Peabody’s season
Tanners lose big at home against Masconomet
The Masconomet and Peabody football teams entered this one with 3-1 records, but Friday night at Coley Lee Field was all Chieftains, who defeated the Tanners, 29-7. It was the ground game that did the trick for Masconomet, with Jack Fabiano (184 yards rushing) scoring three first-half touchdowns. Toward the end of the first half, Peabody’s Jayce Jean-Pierre delivered with … [Read more...] about Tanners lose big at home against Masconomet
Tanners climb out of early hole, take down Classical
LYNN — As the Peabody Tanners stepped onto Manning Field for Friday night’s game against Lynn Classical, there were special stickers attached to each of their helmets. The name “Espinal” was with them on every play, after Peabody High junior Freddy Espinal died Sunday due to a medical emergency suffered during a wrestling practice. Playing for more than itself, Peabody … [Read more...] about Tanners climb out of early hole, take down Classical