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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Roundup: Bouncing back on the course
You could say Monday’s (Aug. 25) 60.5-11.5 loss against Danvers feels like ancient history for Peabody’s varsity golf squad. That’s because the Tanners bounced back with a 42-30 win against the Salem Witches at Olde Salem Greens Golf Course last Thursday. Playing a more relaxed game, according to coach Peter Cronan, Peabody took care of business behind strong performances … [Read more...] about Roundup: Bouncing back on the course
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
No days off for St. John’s Prep athletics
DANVERS — As the calendar turns toward the fall sports season, St. John’s Prep Athletic Director Jameson Pelkey is busy behind the scenes, ensuring the school’s athletic programs remain competitive and high-performing. Pelkey’s role begins well before preseason practices are underway. “I’ll connect with our coaches toward the end of springtime, heading into the summer, … [Read more...] about No days off for St. John’s Prep athletics
Peabody’s Castrichini impresses in Navigators’ loss
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. 一 The Ocean State Waves used a six-run rally in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat the North Shore Navigators, 6-2, in Saturday night’s New England Collegiate Baseball League game at Old Mountain Field. North Shore fell to 4-12, while Ocean State improved to 7-5. Center fielder Ethan Wilson (Winthrop) went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored … [Read more...] about Peabody’s Castrichini impresses in Navigators’ loss