LEOMINSTER — A state championship game carries plenty of emotion — no matter the sport. Saturday’s Division 1 soccer final between No. 1 St. John’s Prep and No. 2 Natick delivered all of it. The Eagles, who rarely trailed all season, fought back twice to pull level, only to see the Redhawks break through once more and hold on for a 3-2 win and first state title. It took … [Read more...] about St. John’s Prep comes back twice, but falls in title game
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Tradition continues
Harlem Wizards trickery on display
Young and old gathered at Lynnfield High School to support a good cause and have a few laughs at A Healthy Lynnfield's annual Harlem Wizards exhibition basketball game. Proceeds from the event are dedicated to A Healthy Lynnfield, an organization founded in 2017 in response to the rising misuse of opioids and to promote a healthier and safer community. A Healthy Lynnfield … [Read more...] about Harlem Wizards trickery on display
High school football predictions (MIAA semifinals)
Joey Barrett - Weekly News Sports Editor No. 1 St. John’s Prep 35 No. 5 Central Catholic 34 Mark Aboyoun - Weekly News Sports Staff No. 1 St. John’s Prep 23 No. 5 Central Catholic 15 Anne Marie Tobin - Weekly News Sports Staff No. 1 St. John’s Prep 28 No. 5 Central Catholic 21 Steve Krause - For the Weekly News No. 1 St. John’s Prep 26 No. 5 Central … [Read more...] about High school football predictions (MIAA semifinals)
Offensive explosion lifts Prep to title game
LYNN — St. John’s Prep proved again why it’s the No. 1 seed in Division 1 soccer. The Eagles faced No. 13 Concord-Carlisle at Manning Field Monday evening and advanced to the state championship game with a 4-2 win. Throughout the season, the Eagles have rarely trailed, but against the Patriots, they were down early. In the 10th minute, Concord-Carlisle’s Ben Hackman was … [Read more...] about Offensive explosion lifts Prep to title game