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Around The Horn baseball column: Salem bewitching opponents with teamwork, pitching Tue, 13 May 2008 23:54:00 EDT
Around the Horn
Matt Williams
Picture yourself looking around a baseball diamond in the seventh inning of a tie game. You wouldn't be surprised to find some knocking knees in the outfield, or a tense stance or two throughout the infield. Perhaps the pitcher takes an extra second staring into the catcher's eyes, looking for his signals.

Beverly survives second half struggles, edges Danvers Tue, 13 May 2008 23:53:00 EDT
BOYS LACROSSE
Silly penalties cost the Beverly boys lacrosse team a halftime lead. Greg Pierce made sure they didn't cost the Panthers the game.
Pierce scored an unassisted goal with four minutes left to snap a tie and provide Beverly with a 10-9 Northeastern Conference victory.

Peabody sinks Magicians, qualifies for state tourney Tue, 13 May 2008 23:52:00 EDT
PEABODY — The Marblehead High softball team had visions of beating powerful Peabody twice in a span of a week.
It didn't work out either time.
The Magicians were in the process of blowing out Peabody last Thursday when it started raining, causing a cancellation. They had to start the game from scratch yesterday.

Tanner bats explode in rout of Winthrop Tue, 13 May 2008 23:52:00 EDT
PEABODY — Peabody's third baseman, Dan Mello, said it best.
"We can hit with any team in the conference," said Mello, and yesterday's final score, 19-3 over Winthrop, was a huge confirmation of his opinion.

Salem News Sports Schedule Tue, 13 May 2008 23:50:00 EDT
Today
(all events 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted)
HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball — Salem vs. Peabody at Salem State; Beverly at Lynn Classical; Danvers at Marblehead; St. John's Prep at B.C. High; Hamilton-Wenham at Triton; Bishop Fenwick at Archbishop Williams; Lexington Christian at Pingree; Winthrop at Swampscott (7).

Mastrangelo steps down as hoop coach at Peabody High Tue, 13 May 2008 23:50:00 EDT
PEABODY — Chris Mastrangelo, who guided the Peabody High boys basketball team for the past 11 years, resigned from his post yesterday.
Citing a combination of reasons that factored into his decision, Mastrangelo told Peabody High athletic director Phil Sheridan about his intentions recently, and informed his players of his decision yesterday.

Sports briefs Tue, 13 May 2008 23:50:00 EDT
Lacrosse
Eddie O'Reilly of Beverly was named All-New England for Endicott College, one of four players so honored. O'Reilly, a midfielder who was named First Team All-New England for the second straight year, had 49 goals and 15 assists this season. Teammate Nick Cosco was also a First Team All-New England selection, while fellow Gulls John Ortolani and Adrien Peacock were Second Team honorees.

Catching Up With ... Swampscott tennis star Alex Hanbury Tue, 13 May 2008 23:50:00 EDT
The Hanbury File
Age: 18
High school: Swampscott
Year in school: Senior
Sport: Tennis
Position: No. 1 singles; No. 1 doubles
How were you introduced to tennis?

Scott, Guthrie lead Orioles over Boston Tue, 13 May 2008 23:48:00 EDT
BALTIMORE — Dave Trembley couldn't contain his pleasure after watching the Baltimore Orioles beat Josh Beckett and the defending world champion Boston Red Sox.
"It says something about our team, the way the guys came back against one of the better pitchers in baseball," Trembley said after last night's 5-4 victory. "We had to work for it. We had to earn it. But I think everybody learned a little bit more about the Baltimore Orioles tonight. I'm real proud of our team. They just played tremendous."

Local schedule Wed, 14 May 2008 02:19:00 EDT
Today
BASEBALL: Amesbury at North Andover (3:45 p.m.); Hamilton-Wenham at Triton (3:45 p.m.)
SOFTBALL: Ipswich at Amesbury (3:45 p.m.); Manchester Essex at Triton (3:45 p.m.); Georgetown at Wilmington (7 p.m.); Rockport at Pentucket (3:45 p.m.)

Local sports briefs Wed, 14 May 2008 02:18:00 EDT
Coaching vacancy
The Newburyport High athletic department is seeking cheerleading coach for the upcoming fall season. Interested candidates please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and names of three references to athletic director John Daileanes at jdaileanes@newburyport.k12.ma.us. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Olympic hopeful: Triton alumnus excels in javelin at UConn, could qualify for Olympic Trials Wed, 14 May 2008 02:18:00 EDT
Overcoming injuries along the way, Triton alumnus Amanda Martin has emerged as one of top track and field athletes in the Big East.
The junior captain of the University of Connecticut track and field team has placed in the top two in the conference in the javelin each of the past two seasons.

Powerful top of the order leads Pentucket to fourth straight victory Wed, 14 May 2008 02:17:00 EDT
ROCKPORT — Winners of five of its last six games, the Pentucket baseball team is simply crushing the ball right now. The Sachems (8-4, 6-3) took care of host Rockport (8-6, 5-5), 11-6, yesterday at Evans Field and in the process scored double digit runs for the fourth time in a row.

Triton's Lesage a monster in win over Generals Wed, 14 May 2008 02:16:00 EDT
Boys Lacrosse
Triton 17, Hamilton-Wenham 9
Chris LeSage tallied nine goals and one assist for Triton (7-8). Paul Bishop tallied three goals and three assists. Nick DiFrancesco had two goals and two assists. Josh Arango scored two goals. Will Joy and Craig White added a goal each. Caleb Woodworth had two assists.

In with the new: O'Leary hired as Triton's head football coach Wed, 14 May 2008 00:47:00 EDT
BYFIELD — Triton athletic director David Dempsey brought closure to the uncertainty surrounding the school's football coaching vacancy yesterday by naming Jim O'Leary as head coach for the 2008 season.

Dartmouth's Lynch-Fontaine commits to Boston College Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

DARTMOUTH — College football programs came from far and wide to recruit Dartmouth High tight end Arthur Lynch-Fontaine, but the Indians junior plans on staying close to home.

Walsh meetings net little new info Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

NEW YORK — A murmur rippled across the room as the NFL revealed the tapes provided by former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh.

H.S. SOFTBALL: Apponequet comes close, but can't top D-R Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

NORTH DIGHTON — The summit was looming, but Apponequet couldn't get to the top of the mountain.

H.S. BOYS LACROSSE: Dartmouth stymies penalty-prone Stang Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

DARTMOUTH — Getting goals from six players and playing stifling defense, Dartmouth moved within one game of securing a berth in the Division 1 boys lacrosse playoffs with an 8-3 win at Bishop Stang on Tuesday.

Orioles bust up Beckett Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

BALTIMORE — Dave Trembley couldn't contain his pleasure after watching the Baltimore Orioles beat Josh Beckett and the defending world champion Red Sox.

H.S. BOYS ROUNDUP: New Bedford reclaims Big 3 championship Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

With the success the New Bedford High track team has had this season, they probably don't need to get the breaks to be successful.

H.S. GIRLS ROUNDUP: Stang completes Feehan sweep Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

Bishop Stang exploded for 15 hits en route to a 13-2 Eastern Athletic Conference win over Bishop Feehan, earning a season sweep of the Shamrocks.

C's back for pivotal Game 5 Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

WALTHAM — The usual beds. The usual lockers. The usual baskets.

NFL commissioner says talks with Walsh reveal nothing new on 'Spygate' Tue, 13 May 2008 13:02 EST

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he learned nothing new about the Spygate scandal after meeting with former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh for nearly 3½ hours today.

Red Sox fall to Orioles Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

BALTIMORE — Luke Scott homered and had three of Baltimore's 11 hits off Josh Beckett, and the Orioles received a fine pitching performance from Jeremy Guthrie in a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox last night.

Celtics back home for critical Game 5 Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

WALTHAM — The usual beds. The usual lockers. The usual baskets.

Goodell: No new rules violations Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

NEW YORK — A murmur rippled across the room as the NFL revealed the tapes provided by former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh.

College baseball: Home for the regionals Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

HARWICH — When the NCAA Division III New England Regional Baseball Tournament begins today at Whitehouse Field, there will be at least three reasons for area fans to watch the action.

Boys lacrosse: Aiesi, Randall lift Cape Tech in OT Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

HARWICH — The Cape Tech boys lacrosse team won an overtime nail-biter against Tri-County.

School roundup: Pair of league crowns for MV Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

KINGSTON — The Martha's Vineyard Regional High School girls track team went into the last event of the Mayflower League meet needing a sixth-place finish or better in the 4x400-meter relay to win their third straight league title.

School tennis: Raiders' Kelley new win queen Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

HYANNIS — Barnstable High School girls tennis player Kortney Kelley set the school career victory record with her 85th win.

School baseball: McGinnis a giant-slayer for Mashpee Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

MASHPEE — Mashpee High School pitcher Mike McGinnis dominated Norwell in a 3-1 victory, his second win over teams at the top of the South Shore League in less than a week.

School softball: Mashpee clinches Div. 2 spot Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

NORWELL — Lilli Frye went 5-for-5 and the Mashpee High School softball team beat South Shore League foe Norwell 20-4, clinching a spot in Division 2 South Sectionals.

Girls lacrosse: MV wins a thriller Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00 EST

HYANNIS — The Martha's Vineyard Regional High School girls lacrosse team scored the winner in the final half-minute of a 10-9 nonleague thriller against Barnstable.

Western Mass Weekly Ep. 16: How the baseball tourney is shaping up, plus Smith Academy's Jeff Donnis Wed, 14 May 2008 01:47:27 UTC

Republican File PhotoJeff Donnis on the mound for Smith Academy.

We're back with another installment of the Western Mass. Weekly Podcast.

With tournament season right around the corner, it's about time we take a look at how each sport is shaping up. We've spent a lot of time the last few weeks on lacrosse, so today we've taken a deep look at the WMass Baseball tournament and how all three divisions are stacking up.

Join the crew as they pick a few bubble teams, teams to watch and players to keep an eye on for the upcoming baseball tournament. And be sure to listen next week as we go through the softball tournament.

THE TEAM

• Erik Gallant: Host, MassLive.com.

• Ben Larsen: Author of The Varsity Voice.

• Kyle Belanger: Editor-in-Chief, WMass Sports Journal.

Also, this week's episode features an interview with Smith Academy's Jeff Donnis, who has helped the Falcons to an impressive 13-1 record so far. With his team heading for either a No. 1 or 2 seed, Donnis took some time to talk WMass baseball with us.

Enjoy!

Episode 16: Download [Right Click > Save As] or listen in the player below.

Game of the Week: Westfield vs. Agawam Softball Tue, 13 May 2008 21:21:21 UTC

It seems that there's a classic softball game played each and every day around these parts. And The Varsity Voice plans on attending another one Wednesday as Westfield heads to Agawam.

All the actions starts at 3:30, so log on then for live updates and commentary, followed by postgame interviews and more.

For information on both teams, check out their team pages with standings, stats and more: Agawam | Westfield

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Spring cleaning kicked up a notch Wed, 14 May 2008 13:49:00 EDT
Joan Pechnik (top) and Carrie O'Neil, members of the Haverhill Garden Club, work on the garden the club has always maintained on the Lincoln Ave. median strip near the stadium.

Spring cleaning kicked up a notch Wed, 14 May 2008 15:20:00 EDT
One of the basic environment tips we learned as children was not to discard litter in a manner that pollutes our one and only planet.
But sometimes people falter, so areas of the city begin to collect clutter and trash.

Sox becoming unraveled Wednesday May 14, 2008
BALTIMORE - It was back in the late 1980s, it seems, when the Red Sox's resident redneck philosopher, Mike Greenwell, responded to a question about if things could get any worse by saying, "Well, our plane could go down."

Never too late Wednesday May 14, 2008
It was the beginning of April and Worcester State was 6-13, struggling and dealing with some discord, but Lancers senior Chris Gusha hadn't given up on the team.

Celtics' plight hitting home Wednesday May 14, 2008
After watching his Celtics drop their fifth consecutive road playoff game, coach Doc Rivers knows all about struggling, but he took exception when a reporter used that word to describe LeBron James after Game 4.

Amazing Rays take first place Wednesday May 14, 2008
Gabe Gross singled with none out in the 11th inning to drive in the first run Mariano Rivera has allowed all season, giving host Tampa Bay a victory over New York last night and sending the Rays into first place in the AL East.

Sox lose their way on road Wednesday May 14, 2008

A gift 400th for Tito? Wednesday May 14, 2008
BALTIMORE - Terry Francona missed last night's game and will miss today's due to the death of his mother-in-law, Mary Ann Lang, who passed away Monday night in Tucscon, Ariz. Framcona is expected to resume his duties on Friday night at Fenway Park. Bench coach Brad Mills ran the team last night and will do so again today.

Bulldogs' Reid nears 500 wins Wednesday May 14, 2008
The wins for veteran Monty Tech coach Dave Reid just keep piling up. On Monday, his Bulldogs blanked Hudson Catholic, 15-0, marking Reid's 485th career win since he stepped onto the Monty Tech diamond in the spring of 1974.

Eagles land in tournament Wednesday May 14, 2008
Junior Peter Drozdowski and sophomore Adam Filewicz teamed up on a one-hitter, and the host Eagles (9-5) took advantage of four errors by the Crusaders (4-10) to win their fifth straight and clinch a berth in the Central Mass. Tournament.

Rams erupt for 16 runs Wednesday May 14, 2008
DUDLEY - Shepherd Hill Regional softball coach Tom Caffelle was wondering how his hard-hitting team would fare against a legitimate Division 1 power.

Bonds is facing 14 counts of perjury Wednesday May 14, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO - Federal prosecutors have filed a new indictment against Barry Bonds, charging the home run king with 14 counts of lying to a grand jury and one count of obstruction when he denied knowingly using performance-enhancing drugs.

Spygate probe thrown for loss Wednesday May 14, 2008
NEW YORK - A murmur rippled across the room as the NFL revealed the tapes provided by former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh.

Pistons slip into the finals Wednesday May 14, 2008
Host Detroit made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year.

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