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Watch: Gloucester’s greasy pole contest remains summer’s craziest competition
Guts, glory, and grease were all present in abundance at the annual highlight of St. Peter's Fiesta on Cape Ann. The worst thing you can do is tiptoe. No, if you want to walk (well, swim) away with the elusive flag in the annual greasy pole competition at St. Peter’s Fiesta in Gloucester, you’ve got to attack that 45-foot slimy protuberance in a full-on sprint.
Big Uglies Linesman Challenge second-place finish keeps Masco football fighting fit
On June 15, many local football teams had offensive and defensive linemen participating in the Big Uglies Lineman Challenge at Greater Lawrence Technical School. The challenge consists of difficult events that put these big guy’s strength and quickness to the test. Schools could enter teams of five players and...
Wanna Try Pickleball? Here Are 7 Courts Around the New Hampshire Seacoast
Remember back in the day when everyone was Sweatin' to the Oldies?. Or maybe you recall Suzanne Somers and her contraption, the Thighmaster. And my favorite, The Shake Weight. For me, pickleball has that sort of Sweatin'/Thighmaster/Shake Weight vibe to it, but I have to admit, I think I'm going to try it. If you want to join, there are many pickleball courts around New Hampshire, on the Seacoast, and throughout New England.
Marblehead softball little league teams give their all
The 2024 Marblehead softball little league U-10 all-star team went 2-2 in the District 16 tournament. These young Marblehead stars defeated Winthrop in the opener, 12-2, before losing to Peabody, 18-3 that put them in the losers bracket in this double-elimination tournament. They then bounced right back to beat Winthrop again, 18-3, that earned them a berth in the district finals, where they lost to Peabody again, 18-8. As a result, the junior Tanners were crowned the District 16 champs.
Bugler basketball clinic to mix fun and fundamentals
There are some things about sports that never change. Modern sports often look nothing like their predecessors, and nowhere is this more evident than basketball. But, says Marblehead High alumni Patrick Bugler, fundamentals are the same now as they were back in the set-shot era. “The game of basketball has...
11s fall short against Peabody West
SAUGUS — A real pitchers’ duel. That’s about the only way to describe Sunday’s District 16 11-year-old all-star battle between Peabody West and Lynnfield, won by West by the slimmest of margins, 1-0, at Hurd Field. With the win, West punched its ticket to the championship game Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Hurd.
Bats too much for East Lynn to handle
LYNN — One big inning. That’s all it took for the Lynnfield 12-year-old All-Stars to turn what had been a pitchers’ duel into a four-inning, mercy-rule rout over host East Lynn Friday night. It was a 15-2 final at Charlie Reinfuss Field in the District 16 tournament.
Essex County DA Paul Tucker shares tips for safe swimming
For the ItemSALEM — Although summer has just begun, multiple Essex County residents have reported fatal or near-fatal situations involving kids in pools in recent weeks. Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker today reminds residents of all ages not to swim alone and shares some tips for families to have a safe and happy time with water-based […] The post Essex County DA Paul Tucker shares tips for safe swimming appeared first on Itemlive.
Lowell Youth Baseball Teams Triumph: Four Squads Advance to State Tournament
As the summer sun casts its warm glow over the Mill City, Lowell Baseball is heating up. Not one but four teams (8U, 9U, 11U, and 12U) have clinched the title of District Champs and are heading to States!. As a mother, watching my child don the Lowell jersey, glove...
Kent Wheeler named new AD at Marblehead High
He’s been around the hallways of Marblehead High School for a long time, and now, he gets to command the athletics ship. Kent Wheeler has been named the school’s athletic director, beginning this past Monday and replacing former AD Greg Ceglarski. A social studies teacher at the school,...
Up-and-down week for the Seasiders
Another week has come and gone for the Marblehead Seasiders of the North Shore Baseball League. Like their season so far, it was an up-and-down one that saw two losses, but a strong win against the Kingston Night Owls. Let’s start there. In last Thursday’s nighttime showdown at Haverhill Stadium,...
Team of the Week – South (Agganis softball)
Joey BarrettYou know what I’ve been thinking? With the Agganis Games in the books, a lot of them were tight. This one wasn’t. Let’s see. The football game saw lead changes in the second half, boys lacrosse ended with a two-goal difference, baseball was a low-scoring thriller, and the boys basketball game was won by just […] The post Team of the Week – South (Agganis softball) appeared first on Itemlive.
Everett Little League Williamsport all-stars drop District 12 opener to South Boston
Everett Little League Williamsport Tournament all-star manager Marc Harr probably knew his squad’s District 12 opener against South Boston at Sacramone Park Saturday morning (June 29) would be a difficult, uphill battle after losing the coin flip to determine the home team. Despite playing in familiar surroundings, they were in the visitors’ dugout, and had to bat first.
Corinthian Yacht Club hosts Youth Match Racing Championship
The U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup was a thrilling event down to the final moments of the last race. The Corinthian Yacht Club hosted a fantastic event for all regatta participants. The final round ended with a 3-1 win from Morgan Pinckney, Peter Barnard, Samantha Hemans...
Late barrage pushes 10s past West
SAUGUS — It may have taken a few innings, but once the Lynnfield 10-year-old All-Stars found their groove, there was no stopping them. Despite falling behind 3-0 after two, the Pioneers rallied with seven runs over the next three to complete a 7-3 win at steamy Hurd Field Sunday and clinch a spot in the championship game Friday night (TBD).
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Unveils 2024 Schedules
NORTH ANDOVER, MASS - The Merrimack College men's and women's cross country teams announced their schedules on Monday afternoon. The Warriors start a new era on the course, as they will play in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) after playing the last five seasons in the Northeast Conference. Merrimack opens up their season heading down to Rhode Island for the Shawn Nessaney Invitational at Bryant. Both teams will then head to New York for the Jasper Falls Invitational which is hosted by Manhattan. On September 21 the Warriors will go to UMass Dartmouth Invitational. On October 5 the Warriors...
Martinez to command Saugus’ girls soccer ship
Mark AboyounWith longtime girls soccer coach Chris Coviello announcing his retirement, Saugus High’s next head coach is April Martinez, who graduated from the high school in 1990 and was a four-year varsity player. It’s safe to say, she’s looking forward to it. “I’m very excited. I’m excited to follow in the footsteps of two long-time coaches […] The post Martinez to command Saugus’ girls soccer ship appeared first on Itemlive.
Brent Munroe coaches Agganis All-Stars
LYNN — Two goals were enough for North to sneak by South, 2-1, in the Agganis All-Star Boys Soccer Game at Manning Field. Lucas Bereaud scored both of North’s goals in his final game representing Swampscott High. That said, South got on the board first, thanks to Lynn...
YMCA of Metro North’s Fore the Kids tourney raises over $95,000
SALEM — The YMCA of Metro North hosted its 39th Annual Fore the Kids Golf Tournament at Kernwood Country Club in Salem on June 24. North Shore Bank was the lead sponsor of the tournament, which brought together 34 teams to support the YMCA youth programs, including summer camps, Y Academy educational programs, and free memberships for 7th and 8th grade students in the City of Lynn.
Peabody’s Castrichini close to home with Navigators
Joey BarrettSometimes, people just want to get away – away from home, away from work, away from, well, you get the point. But for Joe Castrichini, of Peabody, that wasn’t the case. The right-handed relief pitcher is spending his summer with the North Shore Navigators of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Let’s see. If he […] The post Peabody’s Castrichini close to home with Navigators appeared first on Itemlive.
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