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Never too early for high school football talk in Lynn
Joey BarrettBelieve it or not, August football practices are knocking on the door. A few weeks later, Friday nights at Manning Field will be kicking that door down. The City of Lynn delivered a successful 2023 on the gridiron. St. Mary’s picked up six wins through a tough schedule – Bishop Feehan, Cardinal Spellman, and Everett […] The post Never too early for high school football talk in Lynn appeared first on Itemlive.
Boston sports legend visits popular Tiverton eatery featured by famous foodie
A famous Boston sports star visited a popular Tiverton eatery this week. Evelyn’s Drive In at 2335 Main Road took to social media to announce that Bruins captain Brad Marchand paid a visit. “We were STOKED to have the absolute legend @bmarch63 Brad Marchand, captain of the @nhlbruins crash...
Triple threat in Paris : North Andover grad to compete in Olympic Triathlon
NORTH ANDOVER — Kirsten Kasper, a decorated triathlete, fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming an Olympian this June, but long before she was bound for the Paris Games, she was a runner at North Andover High School. Kasper, 32, spent her earliest days in Canada, but moved to North...
Another record turnout at Lynnfield road race
Anne Marie TobinLYNNFIELD — There was no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than the 57th Annual Lynnfield Athletic Association (LAA) Fourth of July 5K Road Race. The race attracted a record 349 runners, up from 301 runners in 2023. This year’s race had a couple of new twists, chief among them being a new location, as […] The post Another record turnout at Lynnfield road race appeared first on Itemlive.
Unique art installation highlights cultural identity on Boston’s basketball courts
In a city rich with history and known for its cultural tapestry, some of Boston’s basketball courts received a makeover for June. Inspired by icons like Marcus Garvey and Lebron James, a pioneering art project is taking shape under the creative vision of Glen Gaines. In celebration of Black...
Parker Valby punches ticket to Paris Olympics with second-place finish
Florida standout Parker Valby is headed to Paris. With a time of 31:41.56 in the 10,000-meter race, Valby's second-place finish qualified her for the Olympics. She had previously attempted to qualify for the Olympics in the 5,000-meter race, though she narrowly missed out despite leading for the majority of the competition.
Safeguarding summer: Boston’s initiatives for swim safety and water awareness
As summer unfolds and temperatures rise, Bostonians are eagerly anticipating days spent cooling off in local pools, beaches and rivers. While swimming offers a refreshing escape from the heat, ensuring safety should be a top priority for everyone, from families to individuals seeking relaxation and recreation. In February, Mayor Michelle...
Everett Little League 10-Year-Old Team Advances to Tourney Finals
The Everett Little League 10-year-old team has advanced to the championship round of the District 12 Tournament. The Everett contingent, led by head coach Billy Kotsiopoulos and assistant coach Michael Minichello, was set to play Melrose Tuesday at Lewis Monk Field in Melrose, hoping to set up a winner-take-all game for Saturday.
BHS Baseball & Softball Enjoy Great 2024 Seasons
THIS ARTICLE IS DEDICATED TO BILL WALTON AND BILL RUSSELL. TWO GREAT CELTIC CHAMPIONS. SPEAKING OF CELTIC CHAMPIONS, YOUR BOSTON CELTICS ARE 2024 NBA CHAMPIONS. On May 27th, 2024, the sports world got news that a hero had passed of cancer at 71 years young. Bill Walton, who in his own right was an unbelievable athlete. An MVP, a sixth man of the year and a multi time champion with both the Portland Trail Blazers and my beloved (hopefully soon to be world champions), Boston Celtics. Walton’s post player profile wasn’t shabby by any means. A great scorer and an uncanny ability to be a significant playmaker from the block. Something that we’ve only seen a couple of times. Bill Russell before him, Hakeem Olajuwon at the same time as Walton and Nikola Jokic today.
South Street Pickleball Courts Too Crowded, Players Encouraged to Find Other Venues, Not Takeover Basketball Courts
On weekends so many pickleball players are holding court at the South Street Mall, that organizers are asking players to seek out other venues to play. In a JP Pickleball Facebook page post, the popularity of the South Street pickleball courts was applauded. There’s a lot of fun, and a lot of laughter. But the courts are too crowded:
FUN FACTS: The Best – Leon Elwell
Joey BarrettLeon just completed his first season as Lynn Classical’s varsity baseball coach. The Rams made the state tournament with a 10-10 record. Here are his best of all time: Player: Derek Jeter Team: 1978 Boston Red Sox Coach: Augie Garrido, the winningest coach in college baseball history who took Cal State Fullerton and Texas to […] The post FUN FACTS: The Best – Leon Elwell appeared first on Itemlive.
Road to state championship leads to Andover
ANDOVER — Andover Little League has history this time of year, as in developing very good baseball teams. The town has produced several teams that have gone on to district, sectional, state and New England regional Little League championships, including one that made it to Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. in 1988.
Homestead alum Fletcher Loyer invited to JT Elite Camp
Purdue guard and Fort Wayne native Fletcher Loyer has been invited to participate in the JT Elite Camp later in July. The camp is hosted by Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, and offers the best college & high school wings in America to showcase their abilities. Tags. Localnow.
A hometown hero’s welcome for Cannons’ Jeff Trainor
When Jeff Trainor takes the field at Harvard Stadium this weekend for the Boston Cannons’ Homecoming, he won’t just have a hometown crowd. He’ll have an entire cavalry. Immediate and extended family, yearslong friends from home, old teammates from UMass, former coaches and young players Trainor coaches now will all be in attendance to cheer on the pride of Billerica, Mass.
Five Crimson Women’s Rugby U20 Athletes Participate in Transatlantic Quad Series
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. –– Harvard women's rugby will have five athletes compete in Cardiff for the first ever Women's U20 Transatlantic Quad Series. Four athletes will represent the United States: Lennox London , Courtney Taylor , and Skylar Jordan , and Neasa McLaughlin (reserve). Ava Ference will join team Canada. London and Jordan are both sophomores who contributed to the success of the 15s season last fall. Ference and Taylor just completed their first full seasons with the Crimson, coming off back-to-back championships in the fall and spring. The USA Women's U20s will start the tour activities with an 11-day camp...
Boston College Begins ACC Network Takeover on July 5
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- On Friday, July 5, ACC Network will present a full day of programming highlighting some of the best games and greatest moments from the 2023-24 season for Boston College as part of its annual School Takeovers series. BC's 24-hour takeover of ACC Network - the 24/7...
Olympic Trials Qualifier Sarah Bernard to Swim for MIT Beginning in 2024-25
Commonwealth Swimming's Sarah Bernard will join the Engineers with times that would have scored in the A finals of the 100/200 breast and 400 IM at NCAAs. Current photo via Sarah Bernard. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news....
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.
Bruno Darzi Named Associate Head Coach
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- Bruno Darzi will join Dara Torres' coaching staff at Boston College as the new associate head coach, it was announced today. Darzi comes to the Heights after nearly three decades of coaching at the college, junior, senior, international, and Olympic levels. "I'm incredibly honored and excited...
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