Category: Sports

WHS Sports Roundup

WHS softball team defeats Ipswich, 14-6 The Winthrop High softball team put it all together last Thursday to post a 14-6 victory over Ipswich at Cellucci Field. Freshman Lucy Boncore collected four hits in five at bats with three RBI…

WHS Sports Roundup

WHS boys lacrosse remains undefeated; hosts NE this evening The Winthrop High boys lacrosse team remained undefeated with four wins this past week, including a pair of big victories over Northeastern Conference (NEC) rivals Swampscott and Beverly. The Vikings tuned up for those encounters with…

WHS Sports Roundup

WHS softball team to host Hamilton-Wenham Saturday morning at 11:00 The Winthrop High softball team opened its 2025 season this week with three contests. The Lady Viking played at Northeastern Conference (NEC) South rival Salem yesterday (Wednesday) and will travel…

WHS sports roundup

WHS spring sports swing into high gear The 2025 spring sports season will swing into high gear this coming week for Winthrop High athletes. Coach Zoe Lang and the girls lacrosse team will get the season started tomorrow (Friday) with…

The Ace of Clubs

Former WHS baseball and golf star Wallace begins as Vikings’ head coach By Cary Shuman Jack Wallace won an NEC championship as a golfer and a national championship as a college baseball pitcher. Now as the new head coach of…

 A Memorable ‘March’ to the Title

Phil Boncore’s performance through the playoffs was impressive, uplifting By Cary Shuman Each time Winthrop High hockey captain Phil Boncore tells the story of his team’s state championship season and his extraordinary assist on the game’s all-important first goal, it…

Garden Glory

Holgersen notches hat trick in state title game By Cary Shuman Michael Holgersen will never have to wonder how memorable an experience playing in a state championship game at the TD Garden could be for him and his Winthrop High…

Dunbar’s Trap was Set

Donahue, band of defensemen kept high-scoring Dedham off the board By Cary Shuman Something had to give in the state championship game. Dedham had racked up 19 goals in four playoff victories and posted a 7-spot in a big regular…