Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 6th, 2008 No Comments »
WALTHAM - The Amesbury football team captured a Super Bowl title yesterday for the first time in school history.
The Cape Ann League Small champion Indians (12-1) beat Martha’s Vineyard, 40-19, in the Division 3A Super Bowl at Bentley College. The victory clinched Amesbury’s first state title since 1970, when long-time former Amesbury baseball coach Jerry Mondalto was the star running back for a team that won a Class D championship.
Amesbury senior quarterback Jared Flannigan … continued »
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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 25th, 2008 No Comments »
I never understood the enthusiasm surrounding River Rival athletics until Thanksgiving Day last year.
I’d covered the spring, summer and fall sports during my first year as sports editor, but never had I seen anything to prepare me for the Thanksgiving Day atmosphere at World War Memorial Stadium. The parking lot was packed at around 9 a.m., and cars inched along on High Street as drivers searched for parking spots. Hundreds of spectators lined the fence … continued »
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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 13th, 2008 No Comments »
Before we get to the picks, let me break down the race for the Cape Ann League Small title.
Obviously, if Georgetown beats Newburyport tonight, there is no race. The Royals clinch, and the Thanksgiving matchup between Newburyport and Amesbury will have no playoff implications.
If Newburyport wins tonight, the Clippers could clinch a title with a Turkey Day victory over Amesbury.
The only way Amesbury has a shot is if Newburyport wins tonight, and the Indians win … continued »
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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 6th, 2008 2 Comments »
One week from now, Amesbury football fans could change their allegiances to Newburyport for a weekend.
Blasphemy, you say? That will be the case if this weekend plays out as I expect it will.
With Newburyport and Georgetown sitting atop the Cape Ann League Small standings — a game ahead of Amesbury — the Indians need either North Reading or Newburyport to beat the Royals in the next two weeks. Remember: the Royals will complete their league … continued »
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Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 31st, 2008 No Comments »
Today’s games
Law. Academy at Gov. Academy, 2:30
A rare Friday afternoon game for the Govs (2-4) … It’s been a difficult season for the local Independent School League representative, which fell to Milton Academy, 21-7, last week. A visit from Lawrence Academy — the top team in the ISL — won’t help the Govs turn the momentum. Lawrence Academy (5-0) has outscored its opponents 188-30.
The pick: LA 38, Govs 0
Amesbury at Ipswich, 7
From 2000-2006, Amesbury never … continued »
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Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 29th, 2008 No Comments »
There has been much football discussion on our Web site regarding the balance of power in the Cape Ann Small. I’m not complaining — that’s what the comment section is for.
To me, though, there’s not much room for argument. The standings show two teams — Georgetown and Newburyport — tied at the top with 3-0 CAL records. Three teams — Hamilton-Wenham (2-1), North Reading (1-1) and Amesbury (1-1) — have one loss. For … continued »
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Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 23rd, 2008 No Comments »
Editor’s Picks
It’s hard to believe the Newburyport football team, despite its early struggles, sits a game and a half ahead of Amesbury in the Cape Ann League Small standings. Two weeks ago, Newburyport sat at 0-5, having completed its non-league schedule with a 19-0 loss to Pentucket. The situation looked bleak.
Amesbury, on the other hand, opened with wins in its first four games for the first time since 1989. The Indians cruised through their non-league … continued »
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Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 16th, 2008 2 Comments »
Georgetown is the team to beat
A quick reflection on last weekend’s football action: Congratulations to Georgetown for pulling off the upset of the season, overcoming a 14-0 second-half deficit against previously undefeated Amesbury en route to a 15-14 victory. Now Georgetown (4-0) is the lone unbeaten team in the River Rival Region, which is quite impressive when you consider the Royals made the shift from the Commonwealth Conference Small to the Cape Ann League this … continued »
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Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 15th, 2008 No Comments »
The field hockey team of Newburyport is on a roll!
They’re 10-2-3, have won seven in a row, and are having a fantastic year. (Last year they were 5-10-4.)
The team is filled with talent (Ashley Karelis, Callie Hefferan, Cassandra Davis, and Haley Morris, just to name a few) and coach Lauren Hefferan’s new system is working wonders.
They’re facing Hamilton-Wenham at home (Fuller Field) tomorrow at 3:45 p.m., so make sure to check them out.
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Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 9th, 2008 No Comments »
The Cape Ann League Small football season is upon us. For teams like Newburyport, Amesbury and Georgetown, this week’s games signify the start of a stretch in which every win and loss could affect postseason aspirations.
For the winless Clippers (0-5), the league schedule signifies a clean slate. The players and coaches can still convince themselves they are at their best when the stakes are highest. Opening the league schedule with Lynnfield at home would appear … continued »
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