By Cary Shuman After turning in a rushing performance that harkened back to superstar Vikings Chucky Sullivan, Steve Staffier, and Bobby Kneeland, just to name but a few, Winthrop junior Seth Sacco received a nice gesture from the opposing coach.…
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WHS sports roundup
WHS boys soccer falls in state tourney The Winthrop High boys soccer team came up on the short end of a 2-1 decision to Tri-County Regional Vocational School in an opening-round contest of the MIAA Division 4 state soccer tournament…
WHS Sports Roundup
Boys soccer defeats Arlington Catholic; ranked 29th in D-4 The Winthrop High boys soccer team punched its ticket for a Journey to the Tourney with a 1-0 victory over Arlington Catholic last Wednesday night. Eron Muja (who scored the game-winner…
The Road To The Playoffs
Will Murphy leads the way in Vikings’ crucial 25-13 win over Salem By Cary Shuman The week before Halloween, the City of Salem can be a bewitching place to visit. But Winthrop senior captain Will Murphy took the Witch City…
A Mistake, a Correction, and a Nice Chat with John Tipping
Two weeks ago we placed this item in our “Winthrop Sports Through the Years” column: “60 years ago “November 5, 1964 “The undefeated Winthrop High football team will be seeking win number seven when coach Ed MacFarland’s squad meets Saugus…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS boys soccer edges Gloucester; ranked 28th in D-4 The Winthrop High boys soccer team turned in one of its best efforts of the season to claim a 2-1 victory over Gloucester last Wednesday at Miller Field. WHS head coach …
Vikings, minus Cappuccio, fall to Swampscott, 38-15
By Cary Shuman The Winthrop High School football team played Swampscott tough for a half, but the Big Blue offense took command after the break and raced away to a 38-15 victory at Miller Field. Winthrop played the game without…
WHS Sports Roundup
HS boys soccer posts 9-0 win; ranked #31 in D-4 The Winthrop High boys soccer team cruised to a 9-0 victory over non-conference opponent Maimonides last Thursday evening under the lights at Miller Field. Cleison “Junior” Sarnaglia and Fabiano Alcala…
Fan Favorite Jillian Dempsey Receives Invite to Boston Fleet Preseason Camp
By Cary Shuman Winthrop resident Jillian Dempsey has been invited to the PWHL Boston Fleet’s preseason camp for the 2024-25 season. Dempsey, who played for the Montreal team in the PWHL last season, will report to training camp next month.…
Winthrop Hosts Swampscott in Senior Night Showdown Tonight
By Cary Shuman These are the football games in which you want to compete as a Winthrop football Viking. Your biggest rival. A large hometown crowd led by the phenomenal support of the spirited student body. NEC title implications. Add…