The Winthrop High girls basketball team began practicing last week in anticipation of its 2021 season. “I’m just happy to be back in the gym with such a great group of kids,†said head coach Joe Lowe. “The COVID rules in…
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Championship Family: Boncore Kids Take Titles in Winthrop and Revere
The Boncore family had a very good summer on the softball and baseball diamonds. Lucy Boncore, a 10-year-old player in the Revere Youth Softball League, helped lead the Jets to the Major League championship in her first season in the…
Winthrop High Winter Sports can begin Practices Dec. 14
Following the official go-ahead from the Winthrop School Committee, WHS Athletic Director Matt Serino announced that winter sports teams will begin their preseason practices on Monday, Dec. 14. Winter practices usually begin on the Monday after Thanksgiving, but the start…
Lynn Classical, Lynn English Will Leave Northeastern Conference
Lynn English came into Miller Field in 1991 as the defending Northeastern Conference champion, holders of a 6-0 record and another Super Bowl appearance in its sights. Long-time Winthrop fans will remember the sight of the huge English offensive line…
Prez-Ence! Winthrop High Vikings Hockey Team Boasted Four Class Presidents
The Winthrop High School girls hockey banquet is a one-of-a-kind event. Coach Butch Martucci, his staff, and the parents go all out to make it a celebration to remember. And as he reminds guests every year, he couldn’t bring it…
Fitting The Job To A Tee: Montone Aces First Year as Head Pro at the WGC
Ed Montone is winding down his first season as the Head Professional at the Winthrop Golf Club. Year 1 can be described as challenging but successful. Montone’s first golf season began late because of the COVID-19 pandemic that continued through…
Beshere Perseverance: Vikings’ Superstar Runner Is Now Captain of His College Team
Nikolas “Nik†Beshere kept to a very dedicated training regimen all summer in preparation for his final season for the Bridgewater State University cross country team. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he trained and ran alone at Deer Island and…
Winthrop AD Serino Named to MIAA Ice Hockey Committee
Winthrop High School Athletic Director Matt Serino has been named to the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Ice Hockey Committee. Serino will be the representative for District 5 that includes the Northeastern Conference, Greater Boston League, Cape Ann League, and…
First and Foremost: MacPhail Continues his Impressive Coaching and Running Careers
Warren MacPhail is regarded one of the most respected runners and triathletes on the North Shore. He has been dedicated to long distance running since graduating from North Adams State College where played basketball and ran cross country. MacPhail, 53,…
The Course of History: Rand Sets New Winthrop Golf Course Record
Jake Rand won the prestigious Bentley Swift Cup at Winthrop High School. He was the Most Valuable Player in the Northeastern Conference for golf. Put those two achievements together – best all-around athlete and best golfer – along with an…