No. 4 Ipswich had its hands full with visiting No. 13 Lynnfield in the Division 4 round of 16 on June 5, but unfortunately for the Pioneers, an upset wasn’t in the cards. Truth be told, both teams had their hands full sitting out a 90-minute lightning delay, but a nine-goal second half did the trick for Ipswich in a 17-10 win. Lynnfield started strong and led 2-1 in the … [Read more...] about Girls lacrosse gives Ipswich a run for the money
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Swampscott’s stingy defense denies Lynnfield laxmen
In a Round of 16 Division 4 matchup between host and No. 4 Lynnfield and No. 13 Swampscott, both teams battled to the bitter end, but by the time the dust settled, it was the Big Blue moving on to the Elite Eight with a 9-7 win last Wednesday. Trailing 5-4 at the half, the Big Blue turned up the defensive pressure, holding Lynnfield to just two second-half goals. Down by two … [Read more...] about Swampscott’s stingy defense denies Lynnfield laxmen
Prep’s first quarter stuns Franklin
DANVERS — There’s starting fast, and then there’s starting No. 1 St. John’s Prep fast. The Eagles came out of the gates on fire blowing past No. 9 Franklin 17-3 on Friday. With another Final Four berth, the Prep has now reached the semifinals four years running. “It feels good. We work really hard and we ask so much of these kids and they respond. They get opportunities … [Read more...] about Prep’s first quarter stuns Franklin