Sports - Marblehead Current

25Sep

By Brian Flynn, LVO YMCA Exec. Dir.No Comments

Community resources, Nonprofit corner, Sports

New faces, programs at the Y

The Y is pleased to announce two new program directors: Kathleen Alexandrou and Stephany Cheng. Kathleen is the new school-age child care director and Stephany has accepted the role as the new gymnastics director. A Marblehead native, Kathleen has been part of Children’s Island Summer Camp as well as the Y after-school program as a camper, participant and leader. She led one of the Y’s largest after-school program locations last year. Kathleen Alexandrou Stephany Cheng Stephany recently completed her MBA from the University of New Hampshire. She also has undergraduate degrees in recreational management and business. Originally from Minnesota, Stephany was an NCAA track and field athlete as well as a competitive diver. Over the past decade, Stephany has been actively invo...

25Sep

By Joe McConnellNo Comments

Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Sports

Magicians Roundup

Girls cross-country edges rival Swampscott The Marblehead High girls cross-country team edged rival Swampscott to remain undefeated on Sept. 20, 27-28. “It was a very exciting and competitive meet,” said coach Will Herlihy. Sophomore Mari O’Connell and senior captain Cat Piper topped the ticket to finish first and second overall, respectively. The Big Blue then took third, fourth and fifth to keep things close. Shannon Hitscherich finished sixth. Jesslyn Roemer ended up eighth. Abbie Goodwin rounded out the top five in 10th place. The Marblehead girls took part in the annual Ocean State Invitational in Warwick, Rhode Island. on Sept. 23 after press deadline. They are now prepping for the annual Frank Kelley Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Wrentham Developmenta...

25Sep

By Joe McConnellNo Comments

Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Sports

Magicians begin NEC season at Peabody Friday hoping for quick turnaround

The Marblehead Football Magicians (0-3) were beating visiting North Andover at halftime last Friday night, 7-3. But then, just like the opener against Bishop Fenwick, the second half unfortunately belonged to the opposition. The Scarlet Knights went on to score 19 unanswered points in the second half to beat the struggling Magicians, 22-7. Coach Jim Rudloff has never lost three in a row since taking over the program in 2009, but he knows it’s pretty much a transition year with many first-year varsity starters dotting the roster. Senior Ryan Commoss celebrates his 10-yard touchdown reception from junior quarterback Colt Wales, one of his five catches on the day. But bright spots were few and far between for the Magicians who fell to 0-3 on the season after a 22-7 loss to North Andov...

22Sep

By Joe McConnellNo Comments

Marblehead Public Schools, Sports, Uncategorized

MHS girls soccer shuts down Peabody, gears up for Melrose

The Marblehead High girls soccer team (4-2) started last week with a satisfying 2-0 win over hostPeabody in the rain on Sept. 18. Sadie Halpern ignited the attack with a goal early on from Ava Larco on a corner kick. The Magiciansthen sealed the deal with an insurance tally late in the second half. Ashley Mortensen was credited withthe goal assisted by Liv Carlson. Marblehead High girls soccer player Ava Machado is shown setting up a play against Swampscott recently. COURTESY PHOTO / COLETTE RODRIGUEZ Marblehead High girls soccer player Sydney Ball (16) boots the ball toward the Swampscott net during a recent game, with teammate Kate Twomey (17) close by looking for a rebound opportunity. COURTESY PHOTO / COLETTE RODRIGUEZ Kate Burns and Rachael Albert split the time in ne...

22Sep

By Joe McConnellNo Comments

Marblehead Public Schools, Sports

MHS boys soccer jumps out to early leads to secure first two wins of the season

The Marblehead High boys soccer team (2-2-2) displayed a renewed intensity after grabbing two close wins over rivals Peabody (2-2-1) and Saugus (0-2-2) during just the third week of the season. In both games, the Magicians jumped out to early leads, before displaying stout defensive tactics to keep their opponents at bay. On Sept. 18, the Tanners came to Piper Field for what has become an annual showdown. Marblehead High boys soccer center-midfielder London McDonald is shown sending the ball downfield against Peabody last week. The Magicians ended up winning this game, 2-1 to secure their first win of the year. COURTESY PHOTO / RICH BIBBINS Peabody had given the Magicians headaches, but on this day the home team gained the upper hand. Marblehead seized an opportunity early ...

18Sep

By Leigh Blander and Laurie FullertonNo Comments

Local News, Recreation, Sailing, Sports, Top Stories

Corinthian Yacht Club places second in the Rolex International Invitational Cup

Nineteen teams from 14 countries competed in the eighth Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, a biennial regatta hosted by the New York Yacht Club in Newport, Rhode Island. Marblehead’s Corinthian Yacht Club, a first-time participant in this invitational, placed second with 54 points. Since the event was first run in 2009, it has attracted top amateur sailors from 51 of the world's most prestigious yacht clubs from 22 countries. The San Diego Yacht Club won the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup delivering aconsistently strong performance over the week with a score of 43 points overall. Photo of the Corinthian Yacht Club team sailing upwind during the recent Rolex International Invitational event in Newport. COURTESY PHOTOS / BRUCE DURKEE A fleet of spinnakers fro...

18Sep

By Joe McConnellNo Comments

Local News, Sports

Boys soccer scratches out two ties during competitive week on pitch, faces Saugus next

The Marblehead High boys soccer team faced a tough slate of opponents — Beverly, Swampscott and Danvers — in just its second week of the season. They ended up going 0-1-2 during this stretch of games. On Saturday, Sept. 9, the Panthers came to town for the first of two matchups this fall. At the outset, Beverly played an aggressive style of soccer at a heightened pace. Rory Zampese CAPTION: Marblehead boys soccer goalie Rory Zampese is shown leaping to make a save during a recent game, with a coach looking on. COURTESY PHOTO / RICH BIBBINS But the Magicians struck first on a nifty, spinning high ball by captain Jack Burke. Later in the first half, forward James Achterhof displayed his strength in getting through not one, not two, but three Swampscott defenders, before releasing a...

18Sep

By Joe McConnellNo Comments

Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Sports

Girls soccer hopes to return to the win column against Saugus after close loss to Danvers

After beating host Beverly to begin the Lisa Wales era on a successful note, the Marblehead High girls soccer team made it two in a row on Sept. 11, when they shut down Swampscott, 2-0. The game against the Big Blue was pretty much even throughout, with Marblehead holding a slim 13-12 advantage on shots on goal. Marblehead’s Liv Carson netted the first goal against Swampscott from Ava Machado at the seven-minute mark of the first half. Marblehead High girls soccer captain Talia Selby clears the ball out of the defensive zone in front of goalie Kate Burns, also a captain, during a game against Swampscott on Sept. 11. COURTESY PHOTOS / COLETTE RODRIGUES Marblehead High girls soccer captain Talia Selby (6) lines up a shot against Swampscott on Sept. 11. Marblehead High girls...

18Sep

By Joe McConnellNo Comments

Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Sports

Football Magicians off to rough start, plus updates from cross country, volleyball, golf

Football Magicians fall to perennial Super Bowl contender to begin season 0-2 It was certainly not the easiest of ways for any high school football team to open up its schedule, especially if it has a lot of first-year starters on the roster. But that’s what the football Magicians had to deal with when they saw they were first playing Bishop Fenwick, always a talented squad that was extra motivated by the excessive penalty imposed by the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) on the entire athletic program. After staking Marblehead to a 10-0 lead at halftime, the Crusaders came roaring back with two unanswered touchdowns, before their stout defense took over to shut down the home team’s offense to win the game, 14-10. The Marblehead boys then only had to deal with...

10Sep

By Joe McConnellNo Comments

Marblehead Public Schools, Sports

Magicians notebook

O’Connell, girls cross-country team gets off to flying start The Marblehead High girls cross-country team defeated Salem by default because the Witches only had four runners and a team needs at least five harriers to figure into the final score. But Marblehead’s top seven showed that they are ready for the local haul. Last year’s freshman sensation Marri O’onnell captured the top spot in the Salem meet. Cat Piper recorded a second-place finish. Maren Potter was third, followed by Shannon Hitscherich in fifth, Jesslyn Roemer sixth, Abbie Goodwin seventh and Willow Waddington eighth. The Marblehead girls will next go up against Beverly at Gatchell’s Sept. 13, starting at 4 p.m., hoping to make it two straight wins to start the 2023 season off right. Boys cross-country shuts down...