The Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading girls hockey team may have lost 12 seniors to graduation and the most successful coach in program history to another school, but new head coach Guy Angiuoni is optimistic about the upcoming season. Angiuoni comes to PLNR on the heels of a one-year stint as coach of last year's St. Mary's junior varsity team. Prior to that, he served as … [Read more...] about New coach Angiuoni full of hope for PLNR
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Furious last-ditch effort by St. John’s Prep falls short
WESTWOOD — Thursday's game looked as if it was all but over when Xaverian grabbed a 15-point lead against St. John's Prep midway through the fourth quarter. But you can't sleep on a team as explosive as the Eagles, as they proved in the last four minutes of the game, scoring 12 unanswered points. That still left them three short, however, as Xaverian handed The Prep its … [Read more...] about Furious last-ditch effort by St. John’s Prep falls short
Unified basketball is swishing it
A new program designed to give all students more opportunities to participate in high school sports is rapidly becoming a slam dunk for coaches, players and families. Lynnfield’s co-ed unified basketball program, which just wrapped up its second season, featured 15 players — up from about 10 during its inaugural year. “It has been outstanding, just great,” said coach Sue … [Read more...] about Unified basketball is swishing it
Coach Pat Lamusta stays positive despite lopsided loss
The 66th annual Thanksgiving rivalry game between Lynnfield and North Reading took place at Pioneer Stadium Thursday, but the hosts came up short as North Reading earned bragging rights with a dominant 49-0 win. “We knew it was going to be a tough one. At the end of the day, we got some younger guys in to see what they could do. They played tough right until the end,” said … [Read more...] about Coach Pat Lamusta stays positive despite lopsided loss
48 first-half points lift Eagles back to Gillette
BURLINGTON — Different opponent. Different venue. Same dominance. After St. John’s Prep running back Maxwell Parent rushed for 355 yards and five touchdowns against Leominster last week, he followed with another two scores as the top-ranked Eagles (11-0) handled No. 5 Central Catholic (7-4) 48-7 in Friday’s Division 1 state semifinal at Burlington High. In the blink of an … [Read more...] about 48 first-half points lift Eagles back to Gillette