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Tigers come back to defeat Generals

The Tigers erased a 9-6 deficit with three runs in the bottom of the sixth and they responded with a three-run eighth inning after Hamilton-Wenham scored two in the top of the eighth. Freshman John Eldridge hit a top-of-the-fence double to score two runs to tie the game and he scored the winner on junior Jack Golesworthy's suicide squeeze bunt.

Are the Hamilton-Wenham boys primed for another long run through Division 3?

It's all about seeding for the Generals, who have posted a very strong 12-6 record this spring. You could easily make a case for the Generals being the best of the second-tier teams in Division 3. To make a long postseason run, however, H-W will likely have to get some favorable seeding to advance to the semifinals or finals, and it will have to steal a game from one of the big three | Cohasset (12-5), Scituate (10-6) and Dover-Sherborn (12-4).

Is the Hamilton-Wenham boys lacrosse team primed for another long run through Division 3?

It's all about seeding for the Generals, who have posted a very strong 12-6 record this spring. You could easily make a case for the Generals being the best of the second-tier teams in Division 3. To make a long postseason run, however, H-W will likely have to get some favorable seeding to advance to the semifinals or finals, and it will have to steal a game from one of the big three | Cohasset (12-5), Scituate (10-6) and Dover-Sherborn (12-4).

Pilkanis helps HW drop AP

Senior attackman Charlie Pilkanis scored two goals just 12 seconds apart at the start of the fourth quarter to give the Generals a needed cushion in a 7-5 win over Austin Prep. Ryan Gendreau added a hat trick for H-W (12-6) while Casey Colyer, Ryan Hanna and Jake Cotter also found the back of the twine.

Generals take State Relays

A lot of people look at track and field and see an individual sport. Hamilton-Wenham coach Steve Sawyer isn't one of them.

 The multiple-time Salem News coach of the year knows that every athlete and every point counts in a given meet. No where was that more apparent than at Saturday's Class D state relays, which the Generals won with contributions from as many as 32 athletes and by placing in nine of the event's 15 events.

Vikings drop Generals

The Generals scored all four runs in the fifth inning, but Rockport had already crossed the plate six times in the fourth to put the game away Saturday night. Matt Greeke and Matt Cook provided RBI singles and Pat Twomey and Dan Mulley also knocked in runs while freshman Pat Hendrickson pitched well despite being saddled with the 9-4 loss.

Fishermen fade in fourth, fall to Generals

For three quarters, the Gloucester boys lacrosse team turned in a very competitive effort against Hamilton-Wenham.

But in the end, the Fishermen were done in by the fact that they were missing a number of starters for different reasons.

Generals fall to Triton

The Generals had a slow start and found themselves behind 10-3 and unable to battle back in falling to Triton 17-9. Jake Cotter led the offense with three goals while Marcus Hanna scored twice. H-W (9-6) got single goals from Ryan Hanna, Casey Collier, Steve Dangora and Cory Daff.

Gendreau comfortable scoring goals all over the North Shore

Ryan Gendreau's lacrosse career has been a virtual ping-pong match of stops on the North Shore.

A Danvers resident, Gendreau began playing lacrosse as a third grader in the Peabody Youth Lacrosse League because Danvers didn't have a program at the time. He continued playing at the Glen Urquhart School in Beverly while in junior high, and has been a contributing member of the Hamilton-Wenham varsity team since his freshman year of high school | despite still living in Danvers.

Hamilton-Wenham laxmen make state tourney

Hamilton-Wenham made the cut for the state tournament yesterday with a solid 15-7 win over Danvers. But according to Generals coach Jimmy LaSelva, earning a spot in the postseason was not the primary motivation against the Falcons.

Croyle makes switch look easy

Julia Croyle has hardly had any time to mourn the end of her high school softball career.

Then again, you really can't afford to look back when hard rubber balls are being fired in your direction at frightening rates of speed.

Big inning gives Generals first win

After going two weeks and seven outings without a win, the Hamilton-Wenham baseball team was starting to feel a bit weary as the bounces always seemed to go against the Generals. Saturday, it all changed as H-W used a four run sixth inning to outlast Amesbury, 7-4, to shake the winless monkey off their backs.

Generals hold off Hanover

Dan Castro stopped 12 shots and made the Generals' 6-1 halftime lead stand up with stellar play in the second half as the Generals topped Hanover 12-7. Hamilton-Wenham (6-3) won its fifth straight thanks to three goals apiece from Casey Colyer and Jay Allsopp. Chipping in a pair of goals were Ryan Gendreau and Jake Cotter as H-W was able to quell a late Hanover rally.

Georgetown is too much for H-W

The Generals had a short-lived 4-3 lead before Georgetown's bats came alive with seven runs in the fourth inning to put the game out of reach and come away with a 17-6 win. John Hession led the H-W offense with two htis and two RBI while Matt Stewart added a single and a sacrifice fly to drive in a pair, Pat Twomey recorded an RBI and Matt Greeke collected three hits.

North Andover drops H-W

Pat Twomey knocked in all three Generals runs with a two-run single following by another run scoring single later in the game, but North Andover prevailed 12-3. Matt Greeke added a pair of hits and Dan Mulley doubled to lead H-W.

Big inning does Generals in

A nightmere second inning in which the Pioneers scored 11 times kept the Generals (0-2) winless with a 12-1 decision. After Lynnfield had gone ahead 1-0 in the first, John Hession brought home Matt Greeke to tie the score but it was all downhill from there.

Gendreau hits century mark in HW win

Senior co-captain Ryan Gendreau notched his 100th career goal and totaled three on the afternoon to pace the Generals over Triton 11-4. Fellow co-captain Jake Cotter also tallied three scores | marking the third straight game he's recorded a hat trick.

Generals get past Magicians

Three goals courtesy of senior attack Jake Cotter helped the Generals (2-3) bounced back with a 9-5 win over Marblehead. Longpole Corey Daff added a goal and Ryan Gengreau also scored as Hamilton-Wenham led 4-2 at half and gradually increased their advantage after the break. Will Beringer and Jackson Barber had goals for the Magicians.

Triton girls continue quest for CAL title

With wins over previously undefeated Hamilton-Wenham (93-52) and a talented North Reading squad (80-65), the still-undefeated Triton girls track team (5-0) has now reached the halfway point to its season goal | a Cape Ann League championship.

Hamilton-Wenham spring track athletes to watch

Coach: Steve Sawyer (30th year)

Last year's record: 9-1

Runners to watch: Alex Atwater, Sr., Sprints; Greg Castle, Sr., Hurdles/Jumps; August Kawski, Sr., Sprints/Jumps; Isaih Rotondi-Gray, Sr., Shot Put/Discus; Ben Senning, Sr., Pole Vault; Josiah Stockwell, Sr., Pole Vault/Sprints

Hamilton-Wenham Girls Track Runners to Watch

Coach: Steve Sawyer (20th year)

Last year's record: 8-2

Runners to watch: Adrienne Belleau, Sr., Pole Vault/Hurdles; Maddie Lund, Sr., Middle Distance; Courtney Perkins, Sr., Shot Put/Discus; Paige Durgin, Sr., Jumps/Sprints; Trillian Conti, Sr., Jumps/Sprints

Hornets fall after late goal by Generals

After the full 50 minutes had passed, the scoreboard read Hamilton-Wenham 8, Manchester Essex 7 but for the Hornets (0-2) there were many positive signs to take out of this tight contest against one of its main Cape Ann League foes.

Hamilton - Wenham Baseball Preview

Last year's record: 7-11

Coach: Doug Hoak (21st year, 213-195)

Key returnees: Matt Greeke Jr., 2B; Matt Cook So., SS/P; Pat Twomey So., 3B/P; John Hession Sr., LF; Dan Mulley Jr., P/INF

Hat tricks lift H-W lacrosse team

Ryan Gendreau, Ryan Hanna and Steve Dangora each had hat tricks and an assist to lead the Generals, who improved to 1-1 with the Cape Ann League road win.. Jake Cotter contributed a pair of goals while Charlie Pilkanis, Ben Penta, Zach Cotter and Jay Allsopp each had one.

Late free throws lift Bishop Fenwick boys basketball

HAMILTON -- If the Bishop Fenwick basketball team was ever going to crack under pressure in the opening round of the Division 3 North Tournament, it would've happened in this building last night.

Facing a raucous, overflow crowd and a fired up young Hamilton-Wenham team that was aching for a breakthrough postseason win, Bishop Fenwick responded with poise and superb free throw shooting in the final seconds to knock off the No. 4 seeded Generals, 57-54.

Carter-Williams, Generals ready for the playoffs

Hamilton-Wenham's tremendous freshman, Mike Carter-Williams, has answered the question about whether his slender build could stand up through an entire season and into the state tourney. Carter-Williams averaged 20.4 points and had some of his best games down the stretch for the Generals, who turned out to be one of the best stories on the North Shore this season as they compiled a 14-4 record.

Clippers bounce back from Lynnfield loss with impressive win

Before each game the Newburyport girls basketball team unite in song, sharing a common belief with Diana Ross.

Spreading their message loud and clear, the Clippers (8-6) understand that there "ain't no mountain high enough."

Carter-Williams' hot hand guides H-W past Clippers

HAMILTON | Supposedly, freshman point guard Michael Carter-Williams had an off-shooting night during a Hamilton-Wenham game last week.

Try telling that to Newburyport, who saw first hand what can happen when the Generals' sophomore sharpshooter gets in a groove.

North Andover rules CAL

The gap is closing just a bit, but North Andover continues to rule the Cape Ann League.

The Knights captured the CAL meet at Wilmington for the seventh straight time, and 10th time in the last 11 years by scoring 205 points. Masconomet was second (170) and Lynnfield/North Reading (138) came in third.

Hamilton-Wenham upsets Wilmington

Not too many people gave the Hamilton-Wenham boys basketball team a chance to beat Cape Ann League power Wilmington last night. However, the Generals believed in themselves and pulled off the upset.

Hamilton-Wenham trailed by 18 at halftime on the road but made a sensational comeback for a 60-57 win to improve to 6-4.

Traumatic brain injury couldn't stop H-W's Cook

Matt Cook has returned to his usual routine with the Hamilton-Wenham basketball team. The 6-foot-2 inch sophomore forward practices hard every day and looks forward to the Generals' regular season games.

Triton, Hamilton-Wenham end in tie

For the first time in their last five meets, the Triton Vikings did not lose, but they did not win either, tying Hamilton-Wenham 34-34.

Ryan Flynn (140, pin), Tim Hudon (152, 18-7), Zach Welch (160, pin), Brendan O'Neil (171, pin), Adam Ouellet (189, pin), and Kyle Slepboy (heavyweight, pin) posted victories for the Vikings. But, it was Slepboy who was most impressive to coach Shawn McElligott.

Generals dominate Pentucket

The Generals dominated the middle weight classes behind Marc Ciulla (140 pounds), Ben Senning (145), Ryan Hanna (152), David Burg (160), and Dylan Baker (171).

Carter-Williams the real deal

If Cape Ann League teams don't know it already, they're going to find out soon enough that Hamilton-Wenham freshman point guard Mike Carter-Williams is the real deal. Carter-Williams blasted off in the Gloucester Holiday Tournament over the weekend, scoring 57 points in two games. He had 10 treys in the two games as H-W went 1-1.

Pentucket tournament: Reggies surge past Lancers for crown

It was a Braveheart evening yesterday at the Pentucket Tournament.

Despite resting five standout starters, Greater Lawrence charged into first place to win its second title in three years with 146 points, slipping past local rival and defending champion Lawrence (141<1/2>), which led heading into the final round.

Generals overtake Ipswich with third quarter onslaught

HAMILTON | Hamilton-Wenham boys basketball coach Marty Binette said it was the offense. His counterpart, Ipswich's Doug Woodworth, thought it was defense.

The two coaches may not have been able to agree on why Binette's Generals were able to blow open a tight game in the third quarter last night, but neither would argue about when Hamilton-Wenham seized control.

H-W's Einhorn, Karrlson-Willis succeed as female wrestlers

Most high school students spend their time wrestling a variety of activities in a given day: going to school, juggling homework, athletic and work obligations, and spending time with friends and family.

Hamilton-Wenham Wrestling Preview

Last year's record: 9-11

Coach: Todd Darling (1st year; was head coach at Pentucket last season)

Key returnees: Nora Einhorn, Sr., 119; Jeff Goodrich, Sr., 130; Ryan Hanna, Sr., 145; Charlotte Karrlson-Willis, Sr., 125; Adam Hammdorff, Jr., 135.

Hamilton - Wenham Boys Basketball Preview

Last year's record: 6-12

Coach: Marty Binette (3rd season)

Key returnees: Nate Masterson, 6-1, Sr., F; Corey Daff, 6-2, Jr., F; Tom Drinkwater, 6-3, Sr., C; Joey Hoyle, 6-2, Sr., F.

Hamilton - Wenham Girls Basketball Preview

Last year's record: 4-14

Coach: Jim Burfoot (2nd season)

Key returnees: Samantha Stokes, Sr. F/C; Emily Bartlett, Jr. F; Emily Patrolia, Jr. G; Simone Prioli, So. G/F. Key departures: Katie Splaine, Jenna Schwartz, Jenna Mazzarowski.

H-W senior soccer players help coach special needs youngsters

Nora Einhorn, Emily Helming, Juliana Martinez and Niles Batchelder have a few things in common. They're all seniors in high school, attend Hamilton-Wenham Regional, and are all pretty strong soccer players.

Cotter, Masterson lead Generals to season-ending win over Ipswich

IPSWICH | There was no way Hamilton-Wenham senior captain and running back Jake Cotter was going to miss his team's final game. Not against his team's biggest rivals, and certainly not on Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day Preview: Hamilton-Wenham at Ipswich

Where: Ipswich High School Field

Date: Thursday

Time: 10 a.m.

Coaches: Andrew Morency, Hamilton-Wenham; Ted Flaherty, Ipswich.

Captains: Hamilton-Wenham: Jake Cotter, Sr. RB/LB; Nate Masterson, Sr. RB/LB; Tom Drinkwater, Sr. OL/DL; Ipswich: Chris Tolios, Sr. OL/LB.

Coach's Corner: Hamilton-Wenham football coach Andrew Morency

Can you recall your first varsity game playing for Beverly High in 1985?
"It was pretty exciting. I was a junior and we played at Manning Bowl. My cousin Pat Barror was the quarterback and was hurt in midseason, so I got my first start. We won, 3-0, on Mark LeClair's field goal in the third quarter. I was nervous, but lucky to have a championship team around me and felt confident. What was special was completing a pass to my brother John.

Masterson, defense do the job for Hamilton-Wenham

When it became apparent that the Hamilton-Wenham football team would be able to capture the Cape Ann League Small championship this season, the Generals simply shifted their team goals: win four of their final five games.

Hamilton-Wenham's dream season ends in shootout loss to Greater Lowell

PEABODY | A goaltender's save percentage drops dramatically when a state tournament game extends to a penalty kick shootout, but Greater Lowell coach Dan Kane liked his team's odds against Hamilton-Wenham last night when their Division 3 North semifinal game was still tied through two overtimes.

Georgetown advances to semis with victory over league foe

The Division 3 North girls soccer tournament is beginning to play out like a Cape Ann League tournament.

No. 12 Georgetown became the most recent CAL team to assert its pedigree yesterday, advancing to the semifinal round with a 5-1 victory over CAL-foe and No. 13 seed Hamilton-Wenham.

Offensive balance powers H-W boys soccer to North semis

The Hamilton-Wenham boys soccer team showed host Boston International yesterday just how deep and talented their offensive arsenal is.

The Generals got goals from four different players and assists from three others as they prevailed, 4-1, in a Division 3 North quarterfinal game in Boston.

Lynnfield upsets Hamilton-Wenham

Hamilton-Wenham football coach Andrew Morency didn't have a good feeling heading into yesterday's game against Lynnfield, knowing Generals' standouts Jake Cotter and Dave Littlefield would be on the sideline.

Marblehead defeats Hamilton-Wenham to advance

Michelle Manly notched two goals and an assist to power the Magacians to the MIAA Division 2 North quarterfinals. Taylor Callahan registered a goal and dished out two assists, Magie McMullen tallied the final goal, and keeper. Libby Levine made five saves to hold the Generals scoreless.

Hamilton-Wenham bests Triton

BYFIELD | The Triton football team drew first blood against Hamilton-Wenham last night, but it would all be down hill from there.

The Vikings fell to 1-7 with a 17-7 loss to the Generals at Triton High.

Generals end 21-year drought with CAL title

When his team started the season a less than impressive 1-2-1, Hamilton-Wenham boys soccer coach Matt Gauron didn't panic. His patience paid off, as the Generals went on to win 10 of their next 12 including their sixth straight, 1-0, over Ipswich yesterday.

Cotter, Hamilton-Wenham hold off Indians

To say that Hamilton-Wenham needed this one might be a bit of an understatement.

Looking to snap a three-game losing streak and stay alive in the Cape Ann League Small race, the Generals rode the rugged running of captains Jake Cotter and Nate Masterson to a 14-7 triumph over Amesbury Saturday afternoon at Sawyer Field. "This is huge," Masterson said. "We were on a three-game skid, and it's good to get back."

Generals win in closing minutes

Junior Joe Savasta scored the game-winning goal with just more than 10 minutes left to lift the Generals to victory. Jackson MacDonald made just two saves to earn the shutout for the Generals (7-4-1).

Hamilton-Weham football slowed by injuries

HAMILTON | No one has to tell coach Andrew Morency and his Hamilton-Wenham football team that this is the most arduous part of the season.

The Generals were feeling it physically and mentally here Saturday after Cape Ann League power Wilmington dominated them in every phase of the game in a 31-7 thumping.

Newburyport buries Hamilton-Wenham

NEWBURYPORT | The balance of power shifted in the Cape Ann Small last night with Newburyport emerging as the team to beat.

The Clippers (3-2) beat a Hamilton-Wenham team many believed to be the CAL Small front-runner in convincing fashion | 34-13 | at World War Memorial Stadium. Clippers tailback Justin Burl was the workhorse, carrying the ball 31 times for 152 yards and two touchdowns.

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North Andover bests Hamilton Wenham

Lauren Gaffny and Katie Boringa each scored twice to give North Andover a 6-0 drubbing of Hamilton-Wenham. Candace Waldie had a goal and an assist and Sarah Warden had the final goal for the Scarlet Knights.

Splinter, Masconomet football team overpower Hamilton-Wenham

WENHAM -- If momentum were a material object owned permanently by a particular person or group of people, Masconomet's Chris Splinter would have left Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School in handcuffs Saturday afternoon.

Hamilton-Wenham downs Amesbury

Behind four different goal scores, Hamilton-Wenham downed Amesbury 4-1. Paul Durdin, Bianca Vecchiarello, Katie Flores, and Alana Figurido did the honors for the Generals. Jackie Webber scored for Amesbury while Caitlin Santsousso made 13 saves.

Hamilton-Wenham takes down Amesbury

Behind two goals from Ian McCraken, Hamilton-Wenham improved to 4-2-1 with a win over Amesbury, 4-1. Jackson MacDonald made five saves in net for Hamilton-Wenham.

Generals aim to slow speedy Masco in early season showdown

Andrew Morency sat in the Donaldson Field stands on Sunday and watched the Masconomet football team dismantle a very good Bishop Fenwick club.

Before Morency had even made it to his car in the parking lot after the Chieftains' 35-14 victory, he was already thinking of ways to make sure his Hamilton-Wenham Generals weren't Masconomet's next victim.

Hamilton-Wenham defeats North Andover

Hamilton-Wenham picked up a 2-1 win over North Andover. Joe Savasta and John Britton scored for the Generals, who got a solid performance from Jackson MacDonald in net.

Hamilton-Wenham bests Triton

Hayden Stone scored a second-half goal to lift Hamilton-Wenham over Triton 2-1. Jackie Rosenberg scored the first Generals goal.

VanLenten sparks Masco past Hamilton-Wenham

BOXFORD | The Masconomet boys' soccer team has taken on some tough teams in the early going | yet is still unbeaten. Yesterday afternoon, behind a pair of goals from senior captain Kevin VanLenten, the Chieftains methodically handled visiting Hamilton-Wenham, 3-0, in their first Cape Ann League contest of the season.

Hamilton-Wenham falls to Lynnfield

Julia Croyle scored the lone Hamilton-Wenham goal, but it was not enough as Lynnfield topped the Generals 2-1.

Generals, Tigers tie

Down 1-0 with 10 minutes remaining, Hamilton-Wenham scored to tie Ipswich 1-1. Alana Figurido recorded the goal. Generals (1-1-1) goalie Emily Helming (12 saves) was immense while defender Pheobe Burr, sweeper Cassie Penta and forward Candice Dangora played well.

Hamilton-Wenham holds on against Ipswich

In a thrilling second half that featured four goals, Hamilton-Wenham was able to hold off a strong Ipswich comeback effort, winning the game 3-2. John Britton had two assists for the Generals in the win, and Wes Evans scored one of the two Tiger goals.

Masterson helps lead Generals past North Andover

HAMILTON | It was hard to tell who had worked harder, sweat more or was more exhausted at game's end.

On the one hand, you had Nate Masterson. A senior captain for the Hamilton-Wenham football team, Masterson scored two touchdowns, booted a 40-yard field goal and scored all 16 of his team's points against North Andover.

Is 200 the new 100?

One weekend, 83 carries and a mind-boggling 907 yards rushing.

No, it's not what you probably think one college running back tearing up the hapless Notre Dame or Michigan defenses last week.

Rather, it was the combined rushing totals of four of the North Shore's elite running backs on the opening weekend of the high school football season.

Hamilton-Wenham beats North Reading

North Reading (0-4) suffered a 4-1 loss at the hands of Hamilton Wenham (2-1). Scoring for the Hornets was Jessie Lorton, assisted by Kaycee Jannino. Liz Holsing and Stephanie Marlin both played well defensively for the Hornets. Keeper Kiara Zani stopped nine shots.

Hamilton-Wenham gets first victory

Hamilton-Wenham (1-1) held on to a one-goal lead to secure a 2-1 win over Lynnfield (0-2). Goalie Emily Helming scooped up 18 saves and Bianca Vecchiarello and Kristen Brao put two past Lynnfield's keeper to earn the victory.

McElvain leads Generals

Each team scored a first half goal as host Hamilton-Wenham and North Reading tied 1-1. The Generals (0-0-1) goal was scored by Jesse McElvain, who knocked in a corner kick from Joe Savasta. Hamilton-Wenham goalie Dan Congdon made four saves. Generals stopper Shawn Tucker and Pat Ford also played well on defense.

H-W surges past Pentucket in 2nd half

WEST NEWBURY | At halftime, there were more than a few puzzled expressions among the 300 fans at Pentucket on a sweltering opening day Saturday afternoon.

At the house where defensive dominance and ball-control offense are revered, there was a bona fide shootout going on between the Sachems and Hamilton-Wenham.

Rosenberg's hat trick buries Rockport

Jackie Rosenberg scored three goals to lead Hamilton-Wenham past Rockport 4-0. Brianna Pomeroy also scored for the Generals.

Hamilton-Wenham Girls Soccer Preview

Last year's record: 8-8-2

Coach: Jim Burfoot (1st year)

Returning starters: Cassie Penta, sr, sweeper; Vanessa Vitale, Sr. midfield-forward; Paige Durgin, Sr. midfield-forward; Candice Dargorna, Sr. midfield-forward; Emily Helming; sr, keeper.

Generals use last season's finale as motivation in 2007

After back-to-back 6-5 seasons, the Hamilton-Wenham Regional football team improved to 7-3 last season under first-year head coach Andrew Morency. But the Generals fell just short in their goal of winning the Cape Ann Small League title and earning a spot in the state playoffs.

Hamilton-Wenham Boys Soccer Preview

Last year's record: 4-6-6

Coach: Matt Gauron (6th season)

Returning players: Jon Britton, Jr., Mid; Niles Batchelder, Sr., Mid; Stan Castro, Jr., Def.; Dan Congdon, Jr., GK, Trey Denton, Jr., Mid; Pat Ford, Sr., Def.; Ian McCracken, Jr., Mid.; Jesse McElvain, Sr., F; Shaun Tucker, Jr., Def.; Marcus Hanna, Sr., Mid/F; Ryan Hanna, Sr., Def; Joe Savasta, Jr., F; Devon Pierro, Sr., F.

Hamilton-Wenham Field Hockey Preview

Last year's record: 4-12-3

Coach: Jennifer Regan (1st season)

Returning starters: Brittany Clarke, Carley Elder, Emmie Katz.

Strengths: There are about 10 or 11 seniors that are returning.

Ipswich holds on, makes playoffs

HAMILTON | It's impossible to overstate how much it means to a team to be on the verge of winning a championship, and then to have potential disaster lurking around the corner.

Ipswich High was in that precarious position yesterday against a remarkably resilient and fired-up Hamilton-Wenham team. The Tigers were five seconds away from a victory that would have propelled them to the postseason. They were also five seconds away from an upset loss that would've soured their entire season.

Indians can't stop Generals march

AMESBURY -- The Hamilton-Wenham passing game has grabbed all the headlines this season, but it was the Generals power running game which spelled disaster for Amesbury last night as the Indians fell, 13-3, at a windswept Landry Stadium. The loss dropped the Indians to 3-3 and put them in a major hole in the CAL Small race with a 1-1 mark. H-W improved to 4-2 and 2-0 in the conference.