The Belmont Hill School football team was picked to finish in the bottom tier of the highly competitive Independent School League (ISL) this season. But head coach Anthony Fucillo stunned opposing ISL programs by leading his Belmont Hill team (7-1)…
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Winthrop Youth Cheer Secures Victories at Cheer for a Cure Competition in Topsfield
Special to the Transcript On Oct. 28, The Winthrop Youth Cheer organization participated at the annual ‘Cheer for a Cure’ competition held at the Topsfield fairgrounds. With their stellar performances and enthusiasm, the young athletes showcased their dedication and spirit…
Fairhaven Ousts Winthrop from MIAA Playoffs, 35-21
There’s an old football expression called, “three yards and a cloud of dust.” It describes a team that uses its running game almost exclusively to march down the field, secure 3-5 yards per carry, and eat up large chunks of…
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Viking Boys Soccer Earns Dramatic Win in State Tourney Game The Winthrop High boys soccer team earned one of the most epic and exciting victories in the program’s history — indeed, in all of Viking sports annals — with a…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Boys Soccer Hosts South Hadley in Tourney Opener Tonight The Winthrop High boys soccer team will host South Hadley in the first round of the upcoming MIAA Division 4 State Tournament this evening (Thursday) at 6:00 at Miller Field.…
Winthrop Gears Up for MIAA Playoffs With 38–8 Victory Over Saugus: Vikings Play Fairhaven in Opening Round of Playoffs Friday
The Winthrop High school football team is hitting its stride at just the right time. One week after handing Salem its first loss, the Vikings scored early and often in a thorough 38-8 victory over Saugus High Friday at the…
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Senior Night for Boys Soccer Tonight; Vikings are 30th in D-4 The Winthrop High boys soccer team will conclude its regular season this evening (Thursday) with a contest against Northeastern Conference rival Marblehead that will be highlighted by Senior Night…
Winthrop Foundation Supports Youth Cheer
Special to the Transcript What could be better than school children and teens leading the cheers for our local sports teams? It’s a town favorite! And in Winthrop, that’s exactly what happens — dozens of local youth with their infectious…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Boys Soccer Wins Two Contests; Ranked 29 in D-4 The Winthrop High boys soccer team enjoyed a successful week, earning two victories against non-league opponents. Last Wednesday the Vikings defeated Maimonides Academy, 7-1. Eron Muja led the Winthrop offense…
Peabody High Pulls Away in Second Half To Defeat the Winthrop Vikings, 24–7
The good news is that the Winthrop High football team outplayed undefeated Peabody, the 12-ranked team in Massachusetts that had been averaged 32 point per game, in the first half, holding the high-scoring Tanners to a late touchdown. But the…