BEVERLY – It was year of growing pains for last year’s freshemen-and-sophomre-laden Beverly Panthers on their way to a 3-16-1 record.  With off-season conditioning and growth, the Panthers should be stronger and more comfortable in all three zones, according to…

GLOUCESTER – In the interview below, Gloucester High School hockey coach Derek Geary recaps the season-opener against Concord-Carlisle, takes a look at team strengths, gives an overview of the league, and looks ahead to Thursday’s game against Marblehead at Salem…

SWAMPSCOTT – In his 24th year as Swampscott High School’s head hockey coach, there ain’t much that Gino Faia hasn’t seen.  The Big Blue return a strong nucleus of playoff-experienced players led by senior forward captain Derek Faia and senior…

Tuesday Schedules / Sports Notices & Graphics Below / This post will be updated Boys Basketball  Marblehead 65, Beverly 63 – Marblehead was up 5 with 57 seconds left and was shooting two free throws but Marblehead missed both, Beverly…

NORTH SHORE (Podcast) The week the Salem News sports writers open the show by sharing a few notes from some of the early winter sports action from this past weekend. Most teams will open their regular seasons this week. The…