Special to the Transcript John Domenico, President of the Winthrop High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, would like to inform members of the public that nomination forms are available for the 2020 Hall of Fame Induction. Nomination forms may…
Category: Sports
Grand, Kids: McManus Daughters Make Make It a Point of Carrying on Family Tradition
Another member of the amazing McManus family has entered one of basketball’s most esteemed clubs. Milton Academy junior Devin Jane Hill, daughter of Brad Hill and former Winthrop High School All-Scholastic Maureen McManus Hill, and granddaughter of former Winthrop Police…
The Highest Level: Dexter Star Macphail Headed for Syracuse, Acc
Luke MacPhail rushed for an 84-yard touchdown on the first play of his senior season for the Dexter Southfield football team. It was a preview of the many outstanding plays to come for the 6-feet, 4-inch, 218-pound Dexter Southfield quarterback…
First-Time Runner, Prepares for the Boston Marathon
Resident, Mark Paulson, will be crossing the Boston Marathon finish line for the first time this April. Unlike many other die hard marathoners, Paulson has no formal running training and even admits to quitting middle school track after one practice…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS girls play well in tourney loss to Belmont The Winthrop High girls hockey team played well and gave it their all, but came up short in a 4-2 loss to Belmont in a preliminary round game of the MIAA Division 1…
Strangie Honored for ‘First-time Team Captain of the Year’ by Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Local resident Leighanne Strangie was named “First-Time Team Captain of the Year†for her efforts in the 2019 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Leighanne was among a select group of awardees recognized at the Extra Mile Brunch…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS boys edged in tourney opener, 1-0 The Winthrop High boys hockey team came up just short, 1-0, to Triton in a first round contest in the Division 2 North Sectional of the MIAA State Hockey Tournament Tuesday evening in…
Feeney, A Proud Boston Runner, Readies for Fourth Marathon
When resident Karen Feeney had created a “Fun by 40†list a few years ago, she amplified her love of running and began her journey on the half-marathon circuit. Having only run 5K’s for physical and mental health, Feeney never…
MIAA State Tournament: Dorr Powers Winthrop Past Bedford in Opener
Special To The Transcript There have been some truly noteworthy performances by Winthrop High girls basketball players in big games through the years. Maureen McManus Hill had a 45-point performance during the Lady Vikings’ 23-1 march to the Eastern Mass.…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS girls 4 x 400 medals at State Meet The Winthrop High girls indoor track & field team put an exclamation point on their outstanding season with superb performances at the Division 5 State Meet that was held this past…