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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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UMass Lowell Field Hockey Player Maggie Dowd Runs Boston Marathon for Herren Project
Lifting, practice, games, and school routine for a Division I student-athlete were not enough for UMass Lowell field hockey rising junior Maggie Dowd. She took on the challenge of training for and running the 128th Boston Marathon alongside her mom to support a cause close to their hearts. Maggie and...
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,...
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...
Genther Signs with High Point Rockers
LOWELL, Mass. – Senior Fritz Genther (Kingston, N.Y.) has signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League, the MLB's premier professional partner league. "As a program, we are really excited for Fritz. He worked hard to get this opportunity and it's well deserved," said head coach Nick Barese. "Fritz will go down as one of the best players to ever come through our program. Hopefully this is the beginning of a long and successful professional career."
N.H. firefighter keeps charity baseball streak alive
SALEM, N.H. — Salem firefighter Colton Houle has kept a streak alive for more than a decade which he doesn’t see stopping any time soon. The 10-year veteran of Salem Fire Department will swap his firefighting helmet for a baseball one as he gears up to raise funds and play shortstop in this year’s Special Olympics Heroes Cup.
Shawsheen Tech Adds Third Summer Boys Basketball Clinic After First Two Sell Out; Limited Spots Still Available
BILLERICA, MA — Do you have a son entering Grades 4-9 who enjoys basketball? The Shawsheen Tech is running a Summer Boys Basketball Shooting Summer Clinic from 9am to noon on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 and Thursday, August 1, 2024. This instructional clinic will feature...
Boxing event remains on schedule for Nov. 9
WINCHESTER - Things continue to progress toward the Saturday, Nov. 9 boxing event scheduled for the town hall auditorium two days before Veterans Day. This event will raise money for many charities including the First Responders Fund. Paul Goodrich, vice-president of the Winchester Sports Foundation, said “things are going great”...
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).
Merrimack Warriors’ 2024 Volleyball Schedule Features 11 Home Games and MAAC Showdowns
The Merrimack College Women's Volleyball team announced their 2024 schedule, marking a new chapter in a new conference, with 28 games including 11 at home in Hammel Court and 16 in the MAAC, starting in August. The schedule includes a total of 28 games, with 11 at home. 16 games...
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