GLOUCESTER – Gloucester High School hockey coach Derek Geary is a firm believer in “the glass is half-full” adage.  With an important tie against Winthrop (12-3-2) last weekend, the Fishermen (8-8-2) have another big game Wednesday against Danvers (9-5-3) as…

NORTH SHORE (Podcast) This week the sports writers provide an overview on some of the high school tournament “bubble” teams. Also, insights on what Northeastern Conference high school hockey teams may do well in the state tournament. The podcast also…

WINTHROP (Video – Photos) – After two scoreless periods Winthrop’s Reese Ferrara scored the game’s only goal at 1:37 into the third period. The assist came from Amelia Spencer. Peabody appeared to score in the second period, but the referee…

DANVERS – In the interview below, St. John’s Prep hockey coach Kristian Hanson reflects on the meaning and the importance of the annual Lt. Derek Hines Memorial Game that the Prep won on Saturday.  With connections to both schools, the…

NORTH SHORE (Podcast) Swampscott native, standout athlete at Swampscott High, Harvard University football quarterback / kicker, and former WCVB-TV sports anchor Mike Lynch joins MSO Sports to discuss last night’s Super Bowl game. (Kansas City 25, San Francisco 22 –…

SWAMPSCOTT – Despite being hit as hard as any team in the area by injuries and sickness, the Swampscott Big Blue have scrapped their way to a respectable 7-7-3 record.  Coach Gino Faia (now with 201 wins in his career…

WINTHROP – Winthrop High School hockey coach Dale Dunbar always emphasizes the positive.  The high-flying Vikings, who were 12-0-1 in their first 13 games, have lost to Marlbhead and Essex Tech in the past week.  They still maintain the top…

GLOUCESTER – The Gloucester girls’ hockey team is having its best season ever and that has both coach Rob Parsons and the entire team excited  With only three games left after Saturday’s meeting with Bishop Fenwick (4-11-0), the Fishermen hope…