The Winthrop High School rushing game has been a consistent source of success during the 2022 football season. In the Vikings’ 21-0 victory over rival Swampscott last Thursday, it was the duo of Welvis Acosta and Nick Cappuccio who provided…
Author: Cary Shuman
WHS Football Team Upset by Cardinal Spellman, 21–8, in MIAA Playoffs
The Winthrop High football team was ousted from the MIAA Division 6 playoffs by Cardinal Spellman, 21-8, in a first-round game played Friday night at Miller Field. The No. 13 seed Cardinals were able to contain the No. 4 seed…
Voters Head to Polls on Tuesday
Town Clerk Denise Quist is predicting a very good turnout as Winthrop voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8 for the general election. Quist said 1,600 residents have participated in the mail-in balloting or early voting in-person processes. More…
WHS Football Star Robert Noonan Injured; Will Likely Miss MIAA State Playoffs
The Winthrop High Vikings will be without the services of their star quarterback Robert Noonan for their first-round playoff game against Cardinal Spellman Friday night at Miller Field. Noonan sustained a serious knee injury during a 20-yard keeper in the…
Acosta (3 TDs) Powers Vikings Past Saugus, 35–18
Welvis never left the building. Just ask the Saugus defense. One of the team captains, Welvis Acosta made Winthrop Senior Night a memorable one with 191 yards rushing and three touchdowns as the Vikings defeated Saugus, 35-18, Friday at Miller…
Tufo Will Go “Beyond the Music†in New Theatrical Production
From musican, singer, and songwriter to author of children’s books, Winthrop’s Ralph Tufo has earned a reputation as an entertainer par excellence. In his current project, Tufo is serving as the playwright, director, and songwriter for the musical, “Beyond The…
Fred Campatelli Remembers Mike Eruzione’s ‘Other’ 4–3 Victory
In Lynn, they still talk about Mike Eruzione. When Fred Campatelli (Class of 1972) was being inducted into the Lynn English Hall of Fame at an Oct. 12 dinner at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield, Campatelli told the audience the story of…
By George, A Big Play: Galuris’ Punt Return for a Touchdown Propels Winthrop to 27–21 Win Over Salem
Make a play. That’s been a mantra in Jon Cadigan’s football program since he took over as head coach of the Winthrop Vikings. Who will ever forget Ryan Hovermale’s defensive play that saved a victory over Masconomet in the finale…
Vikings Play Well, But Fall to Unbeaten Peabody, 28–7
The Winthrop High football team gave unbeaten Peabody its toughest challenge of the season, but a few key plays proved to be the difference as the Vikings fell short to the Tanners, 28-7, Friday night at Coley Lee Field. An…
Vikings Beat Gloucester, 28–8, To Set Up Showdown Versus Undefeated Peabody
The Winthrop High School football team defeated Gloucester, 28-8, in impression fashion to set up a showdown against undefeated Peabody Friday night on the Tanners’ home field. Peabody (5-0) and Winthrop (3-2) are the top-rated teams in the NEC South…