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Once again, Danvers simply finds a way to win

DANVERS | It's all about attitude.

And if you play baseball at Danvers High School, that attitude is about believing that no matter the situation, you're going to find a way to win.

Pentucket falls just short of upset

DANVERS | By the third trip to the mound for Danvers ace Bobby Dean last the night, Pentucket Regional seemed a bit unimpressed.

Sachem Jordan Silva tattooed a Dean fastball with two outs in the top of the seventh for a game-tying, RBI triple.

Georgetown gets win over Pentucket

As lacrosse teams statewide continue to vie for state championships, a pair of Cape Ann League rivals met yesterday with an EMass. Division 2 North semifinal berth at stake.

The No. 6 seed Georgetown girls lacrosse team extended its winning streak to seven games with a 15-9 victory over No. 14 Pentucket.

Battle-tested Pentucket upsets Bishop Fenwick

The Pentucket girls lacrosse team isn't the type of group to fold mentally before the first minute even ticks off the clock in a state tournament game.

Even as a lower seeded team yesterday, the No. 14 seed Sachems avoided thoughts of doubt and hesitation in eliminating No. 3 Bishop Fenwick Crusaders (15-3) in the opening round of the EMass. Division 2 North Tournament. After registering a 19-14 victory, Pentucket will play No. 6 Georgetown in the quarterfinal.

Higgins walk-off gains Rangers consolation

In yesterday's consolation game, Methuen High junior Tim Higgins belted a two-out, seventh-inning walkoff homer, lifting the Rangers to a 6-5 win over Pentucket.

Rubber-armed David Koerner earned his second win in the last four days, going the distance in an eight-hitter. Koerner helped his own cause with a three-hit afternoon, driving in one and scoring another.

Livingston, Knights work OT for a piece of CAL crown

For an effort like this, the North Andover High baseball team deserved more than just a quarter of a Cape Ann League large division championship.

The Knights, now 14-4 overall and 10-3 in the CAL, will settle for just that and a berth in tomorrow's first Lawrence Invitational Tournament semifinal (4 p.m.) against Tewksbury.

Pentucket's Galligan named CAL player of the year

She's scored 235 goals and tallied 81 assists, she's been called "the best player I've faced this year" by an opposing coach, her future college coach expects her to be a leader as a freshman on a team that is the defending Northeast-10 champions, and now Sarah Galligan is the 2008 Cape Ann League Division 1 girls lacrosse player of the year.

Nelson fires another no-hitter for Rockport

In addition to a defense that committed no errors, Rockport's Tia Nelson (four strikeouts) threw her second no-hitter in a week as the Vikings (5-9) softball team kept their tournament hopes alive with a 2-0 win on the road over Pentucket.

Pentucket comes back to beat Rockport

Clinching a state tournament spot will have to wait for another day for the Rockport baseball team as they lost, 11-5, to visiting Pentucket at Evans Field yesterday afternoon.   

The Vikings (8-6, 5-5) came back to tie it after being down 5-0 early but couldn't answer Pentucket's (8-4, 6-3) six runs in the last two innings.

Koopman back on the lacrosse field less than nine months after cancer diagnosis

It all began with a bump | a mass located above the collar bone.

Seventeen-year-old Pete Koopman of West Newbury didn't think much of it last October, and neither did his family, including his mom, Beth, a nurse at Anna Jacques in Newburyport.

A test of stamina: Vikings outlast Sachems

The Triton girls lacrosse team must be exhausted.

Pentucket prevails over Newburyport

In an intense matchup between two bitter River Rivals, Pentucket prevailed over Newburyport, 17-13.

For Pentucket Zoe McKenzie had two goals and one assist, K.C. Jones had two goals and four assists, Sarah Evers had one goal and four assists, Brianna Yocum had three goals and one assist, Sarah Galligan had four goals and four assists, Kayla Jewett had three goals and one assist, Autumn Gadd had a goal, Vanessa Cahill had a goal and an assist, and Calley Jocum had an assist.

Taylor, defense key North Andover

Seventeen saves from Stephanie Taylor and a ton of defense earned North Andover an 11-7 win over Pentucket. Nicole Zahoruiko, Kelly O'Connor, Katie Boringa and Amanda Wescott were virtually impenetrable in front of Taylor to keep the Scarlet Knights unbeaten in Cape Ann League play (9-0, 12-1-1 overall).

Corrado leads Pentucket to 'special' win over Masconomet

Pentucket enjoyed perhaps its best hitting game in two years in an 11-2 romp over Masconomet. The Sachems collected 16 hits and all 11 players who came to the plate had at least one hit. Bernadette Corrado had four RBIs, Emily Perron was 2 for 5 and shined defensively in left field and catcher Stephanie Hallowell was 2 for 2, scored twice and threw out a pair of runners.
"This one was special," said Pentucket coach Dennis Puleo, who won more than 200 wins at Masconomet over a 20-year span. "We were really making good contact and the girls were pretty excited.

Gloucester beats Pentucket in OT

The second quarter was a killer for Pentucket as the Sachems committed six penalties that led to three Gloucester goals. Despite a strong defensive showing in the second half, the Fishermen scored the sudden-death goal in overtime.

Hornets pounce on Sachem miscues

Any time North Reading High sends either Kevin O'Leary or Brian O'Neil to the hill, it won't need much help pulling out victories.

Yesterday, the Hornets got plenty, capitalizing on seven Pentucket Regional errors to drill the Sachems, 9-3.

Explosive Sachems dismantle Gloucester

At 5-2, the Pentucket Sachems are emerging as a legitimate force in the Cape Ann League. Yesterday's victory against a struggling Gloucester team proved that the Sachems are a team that aren't going to underestimate or overlook any opponent.  

Fraser paces Masco

Brittany Fraser notched an eye-popping seven goals as the Chieftains (6-1) prevailed in a Cape Ann League slugfest, 24-16 over Pentucket. Playmaker Maura Brazel dished out five assists in addition to five goals while Sydney Godett scored fived time to help Masco pull away late. MacKenzie Morris stopped 25 shots in net to earn the win.

Clippers edge Pentucket in CAL showdown

In a Cape Ann League that is run by a pair of lacrosse powerhouses in North Andover and Masconomet, the River Rival teams are all aware that the remainder of the schedule is wide open, and that on any given day, any one team could beat the other.

Pentucket gets by Newburyport

The state of the Newburyport and Pentucket baseball programs could easily be perceived as two teams moving in two different directions.

Starting with Newburyport, the Clippers are in the midst of rebuilding a program that won three straight Cape Ann League titles from 2004 to 2006. The Clippers struggled to a 10-11 mark last spring in their first season after the graduation of a strong senior class that included Joe Pace, Brendan Russell and Jared Notargiacomo. With yesterday's 2-1 loss at Pentucket, this year's Newburyport team dropped to 1-4.

Surprising Lawrence wins second straight

The regular season seems to have done wonders for the Lawrence softball team.

The Lancers were inconsistent in the preseason, but they looked impressive yesterday in a 12-2 victory over Pentucket for their second straight win.

Despite comeback effort, Sachems hold off Royals

A driving, diagonal rain. Check.

An overcast sky. Check.

A frigid breeze that pushed spectators onto their heels. Check.

These are the conditions the Pentucket and Georgetown boys lacrosse programs played in yesterday, and despite the inhospitable elements, this great rivalry was a fun game to watch.

Manchester Essex starts season with victory

The Manchester Essex boys lacrosse team appears to be poised to build on last year's two-win campaign. At least if yesterday's contest against Pentucket is any barometer.

The Hornets rolled to a 9-4 victory over Pentucket in the season-opener for both schools. The offensive outburst was backed by a five-goal performance from senior attack Will Doucette and a three-goal performance from sophomore attack Jim Finn. Cam Doane added four assists.

Pentucket Baseball Preview

2007 record: 13-8, lost in Division 2 North first round

Returning starters (6): Mike Sloban, Sr., P; Bobby Maguire, Sr., P; Peter Creamer, Sr., C; Jordan Silva, Jr., SS; Harry Shipps, Sr., OF; Justin Bolla, Sr., OF

Pentucket Girls Track and Field Preview

Coach: Steve Derro (13th season)

Last season: 5-5

Returning lettermen: Hillary Biggs, sr.; Marissa LaFlamme, sr.; Sara Pagliarulo, sr.; Alison Pearsal, sr.; Christine Roy, sr.; Courtney Spurr, sr.; Kirstie Barry, jr.; Ellen Broz, jr.; Emily Funk, jr.; Cheyanne LaFrance, jr.; April O'Brien, jr.; Julia Quattrini, jr.; Holly Jakobsons, so.; Alanna Poretta, so.

Pentucket Boys Track and Field Preview

Coach: Steve Derro (13th season)

Last season: 4-5-1

Returning lettermen: Jon Andreas, sr.; Max Arthur, sr.; Eric Froton, sr.; Eric McDonald, sr.; Adam Roberts, sr.; Jake Buzzell, jr.; Brian Cormier, jr.; Garrett Froton, so.; Dan Kowalewski, so.

Pentucket Girls Lacrosse Preview

Coach: Bob Pierce

Last season: 13-7

Key players: Lyndsay Beaton, sr.; Sarah Galligan, sr.; Laura Fallavollita, sr.; Alex Kowalewski, sr.; Colleen McGoldrick, sr.; Calley Yokum, sr.

Pentucket Softball Preview

2007 record: 9-10, didn't make state tourney

Returning starters (6): Paige Sutherland, Sr., SS; Emily Perron, Sr., OF; Tyne Darke, Jr., OF; Samantha Morrow, Jr., 2B; Stephanie Hallowell, Sr., C; Reanne Malesky, Sr., 1B

Pentucket Boys Lacrosse Preview

2007 record: 5-14, did not make tourney

Returning starters (9): Austin Ago, Sr., defense; Nate Bunnell, Sr., midfield; Taylor Cahill, Sr., attack; Matt Green, Sr., midfield; Alex Roberts, Sr., goalie; Dylan Chase, Jr., attack; Matt Fiore, Jr., defense; Ben Stasiuk, Jr., midfield; Cam Spofford, Soph., defense

Memories from another Garden trip

Many studies show that it is important for younger athletes to play more than one sport. That diversity allows athletes to build different muscles throughout the course of the year. Additionally athletes who play more than one sport are generally less likely to get burned out than athletes who only play one.

Pentucket falls to Archbishop Williams at Garden

The winter sports season for the River Rival Region is now officially over.

Yesterday afternoon, inside a bustling TD Banknorth Garden, the season's best team, the Pentucket Sachems, lost a hard-fought contest against perhaps the best girls basketball team in the state, Archbishop Williams, 59-53.

Pentucket girls end season at Garden -- again

For the second year in a row, Pentucket's season came to an end at the TD Banknorth Garden last evening in the Division 3 state semifinal.

Both years, Archbishop Williams, the Division 3 South champion, ousted the Sachems. Last night's 59-53 loss brings Pentucket's record to 0-2 at the Garden over the last two seasons. In all other arenas, the Sachems are 44-3.

It's time to support Pentucket, River Rival Region

Pentucket athletic director Dan Thornton is doing his part in preparation for the big game today.

His athletic department's girls basketball team gave him a nice problem when it qualified for today's Division 3 state semifinal Saturday morning with a victory over Winthrop.

Pentucket brimming with optimism for tonight's showdown vs. small school juggernaut

In John McNamara's words, Archbishop Williams is the best team in the state.

That's the best team regardless of division. Which would make them almost unbeatable in Division 3.

But the Sachems will look to play giant-killers today (4:15 p.m.) vs. defending Division 3 state champion Archbishop Williams on the parquet floor at the TD Banknorth Garden.

Pentucket captures the Division 3 North title

Pentucket relied on strength in numbers in the Division 3 North championship game at the Tsongas Arena yesterday morning.

As a result, the Sachems (21-2), after a 51-42 victory over Winthrop, are returning to the Division 3 state semifinals Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. at the TD BankNorth Garden against defending state champion Archbishop Williams, which knocked out Pentucket at the same site last year and captured the South championship yesterday.

Pentucket looks to clinch its second consecutive sectional title tomorrow

Winthrop coach Peter Grimes calls them his "Four Horsemen." While Courtney Finn, her older sister Kristen Finn, Nicole Giaquinto and Katerina Mallios may not be as speedy as the old Notre Dame football backfield or as famous as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, they are certainly making a name for themselves.

Four-guard offense lifts Pentucket past Swampscott

No one said repeating as the Division 3 North sectional champs was going to be easy.

Pentucket watched its 10-point lead over Swampscott shrink to one inside the final two minutes of play during last night's Division 3 North semifinal. But, thanks to some clutch free-throw shooting, the Sachems were able to hold on for a 60-53 victory.

Pentucket faces Swampscott in semis for second year in a row

A year ago, Pentucket was in the same position it faces tonight | a No. 2 seed preparing for No. 3 seed Swampscott in the Division 3 North semifinals at St. John's Prep.

However, last year Pentucket was the prohibitive underdog | a Cinderella role that was very familiar all season for the Sachems | to the two-time defending Division 3 North champs from Swampscott.

Big three for Pentucket, Daamen, Viselli, and McNamara, too much

Beating an opponent three times in one season is never easy, and Newburyport gave Pentucket all it could handle in the second round of the Div. 3 North state tournament.

But, once again the Sachem defense proved to be too tough to crack for the Clippers, as Pentucket moved on to face Swampscott in the North sectional semifinals with the win, 46-32.

Coach's Corner: Pentucket's Leo Parent

It's hard to believe it's been 20 years, Leo Parent said. The Pentucket High boys basketball coach and former Central Catholic superstar led UMass Lowell to the Division 2 national championship in 1988.

Newburyport outclasses Pentucket

Something changed seven games ago when Newburyport beat a rolling Gloucester club. Now the Clippers may just be the team to beat heading into the Division 2 state tournament.

Last night at the 13th annual Newburyport Bank Hockey Tournament, the red-hot Clippers repeated as champs, toppling Pentucket, 4-2, to close out the regular season on a seven-game winning streak.

Barba lives in Haverhill, attends Georgetown, stars for Pentucket

If anyone was prepared to play for a team that represented the United States, it was Andrew Barba.

Over the summer, Barba played on a team that traveled to four different countries to play hockey against various teams.

Andover 'D' overwhelms Pentucket

ANDOVER | Andover High coach Jim Tildsley was quick to note the key to victory last night.

"We played great defense," said Tildsley. "To hold a team to 16 points through three quarters is pretty impressive. And they scored eight points right away."

Pentucket's Daamen becoming a force for the Sachems

Pentucket Regional's Kirsten Daamen remembers the moment when her basketball career truly began. It was moments after a seventh grade travel-team game, and John McNamara, who was filling in while her coach was on vacation, wanted a word. He asked her to come out for the spring squad, the one he'd be coaching.

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.

Pentucket dominates North Andover

North Andover dominated Pentucket 59-15 to run its record to 16-5 on the season. The Scarlet Knights got strong perfomances at 125 pounds by Jim Connolly who won by pin in 1:26, Jake Monroe who won at 135 by pin in 1:45, and Jared Hood who won at 145 by pin in 1:31.

Newburyport unbeaten in last four after victory over Pentucket

Newburyport coach Paul Yameen knows better than to underestimate an opponent, and as last night's final buzzer sounded, it was evident that he has taught his team well.

The Clippers (5-3-1) outscored rival Pentucket 8-3 at the Veterans Memorial Rink in Haverhill last night, pouncing on early and never relinquishing their lead. The Clippers are 3-0-1 in their last four.

Pentucket stumbles late, falls in showdown with Masco

If it had been up to him, Pentucket coach John McNamara would have drawn up another game plan and immediately sent his troops back on the court after the final horn had sounded last night.

After trailing for three quarters, the Sachems fought back to build a six-point fourth quarter advantage, only to let it slip away down the stretch in a 55-53 loss to Masconomet. The win boosted the Chieftains into first in the CAL Large (8-1, 5-0 CAL) ahead of previously unbeaten Pentucket (10-1, 4-1 CAL).

White's late-game heroics lift Triton over Sachems

Two third-period goals lifted the Triton hockey team to a 4-2 victory over Pentucket Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Rink.

A boisterous and faithful crowd came to watch the Cape Ann League rivals square off. Both teams entered with the goal of redeeming disappointing losses to Wilmington last week (the Vikings lost to Wilmington last Saturday; the Sachems fell to the league-leading Wildcats last Thursday), and neither team was ready to concede to the other.

Dan Gionet tournament

Whittier showed its best depth of the season and came away with the title at the 10-team Dan Gionet tournament in Pelham. The Wildcats didn't crown one champion, but they had eight placers, led by runners-up Garret Gadd (125) and Corey Chabuz (heavyweight).

Hornets thrive on free throw line in win over Pentucket

Playing without senior point guard and co-captain James Settipane, the Manchester Essex boys basketball team used a stellar team effort to take care of visiting Pentucket. The key for the Hornets (4-5) was the free throw line as they made 20 free throws in the game as a team.

Lancers prevail for title; Holt shines

It was a great day for Lancers at the Haverhill Invitational yesterday.

And it was a particularly good day for the Lawrence Lancers, who captured their second straight Haverhill Invitational title, rolling up 199<1/2> points to edge the runner-up Londonderry Lancers (174<1/2>) for top honors.

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).

Sachems doing it with 'D'

As a conductor, coach John McNamara won the best new artist of the year award last winter for producing the storybook run to the state semifinals with the Pentucket girls basketball team. A year season, the second-year coach and his band of blossoming superstars are once again producing the hits.

Saamen, Sachems focus in for title

HAVERHILL | The Pentucket girls basketball team may need to adopt a new motto.

"The bigger the game, the better we play."

Similar to its run in the Division 3 state tournament last season, that again seemed to be the case last night in the championship game of the Haverhill Coca-Cola Christmas Hoop Classic as the Sachems smothered previously unbeaten Swampscott, 51-35.

Sachems win consolation

Strong defense limited Newburyport to just nine field goals as Pentucket took the Greater Haverhill Tourney consolation game, 45-31.

The Clippers struggled from the foul line, hitting just 10 of 27 attempts, allowing the Sachems to ease to a 13-point lead after three periods and coast to victory.

Sachems charge into championship gane

HAVERHILL | One shot in the third quarter of yesterday's Pentucket-Cambridge semifinal matchup in the Haverhill Christmas Tournament by sophomore standout Ashley Viselli just might have a domino effect.

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.

Sachems fall to Timberlane

Pentucket struggled with turnovers on its way to a 62-50 loss to Timberlane in the Haverhill Christmas Classic.

The Sachems trailed by as many as 26 at one point, as Owls marksman Drew Smith hit for a game-high 26 points, including a trio of 3-pointers.

Pentucket relies on defense

HAVERHILL | Pentucket's girls accomplished their immediate mission in the opening day of the Haverhill Coca-Cola Tournament, but that was one of the only positives cited by head coach John McNamara.

After the unbeaten Sachems (5-0) scrapped past Timberlane, 41-34, McNamara was hardly satisfied.

Newburyport earns holiday break with victory over Pentucket

The Newburyport hockey team gave itself an opportunity to enjoy the holiday break with a 6-4 come-from-behind victory over Pentucket on Christmas Eve.

Derek Freeman netted two goals to go with an assist for the Clippers (2-2). Derek McCoy and Billy Eiserman had a goal and two assists each, while Kyle McElroy chipped in with three assists for Newburyport. Meanwhile, Colin Cusack notched a goal with an assist, and Corey Ruane, Kevin Holmes, David Freeman and Sean Hickman posted assists.

Sachems tough down the Lane

WEST NEWBURY | Sophomore guard Emily Lane is making the most of her opportunity for the talented Pentucket girls basketball team.

Primarily a JV player last year, Lane is among those battling to provide the Sachems with added depth this season and, in last night's 59-20 romp over Georgetown, she once again stated her case, scoring seven points on 3-of-4 shooting with one 3-pointer and generally moving the ball effectively in the backcourt.

North Andover downs Pentucket

Ryan Sifferlen netted two goals to go along with two assists as North Andover trounced Pentucket 5-1. The Sachems' goal came from Adam Roberts.

Pentucket stays perfect against Triton

Erin McNamara led the Sachems (3-0) with 14 points. Ashley Viselli scored 10 for Pentucket. Emily Lane and Kirsten Daamen added eight each. Andrea Attenasio had six.

"We need to clean up a few details, but Triton is always a tough place to play," Pentucket coach John McNamara said. Brittany Caprio and Maxine Crossman led Triton (0-3) with seven points each. Lauren Mihalchick added six. Sarah Peterson scored four. Lauren Savage added three.

Nothing can stop the Reggies

Greater Lawrence didn't have any choice so it showed its depth yesterday while capturing the Wakefield Tournament.

Despite missing four starters, including standouts Miguel Guzman and Victor Sosa, the Reggies powered their way to 191 points in the 16-team field, far ahead of runner-up Reading 150 1/2, which barely nipped Methuen 149.

Pentucket blasts Newburypor

Back to its winning ways, Pentucket tuned up Newburyport to the extent of a 49-31 victory, but Sachems coach John McNamara said the Clippers never gave up.

"You can see why those soccer girls from Newburyport won the state championship because they never gave up no matter what the score was," said McNamara, whose team led 24-8 at the half. "They really outplayed us in the second half and forced us to make more turnovers than we normally do."

Pentucket bests Salem (Mass.)

Pentucket had no trouble crushing Salem (Mass.) 66-15. The Sachems (1-2-1) recorded 11 pins, the fastest being by 189-pounder Ben Stasiuk, who needed just nine seconds to record a fall. Chris Meuse was almost as fast, needing just 20 seconds for a pin at 119.

Pentucket begins bid for state title

WEST NEWBURY | There will be no repeat of a Cinderella season for the Pentucket girls basketball team.

The Sachems won't slip under anybody's radar this season.

That's because the team that won the school's first Cape Ann League title and made a state tournament run to the TD Banknorth Garden last season returned the bulk of its core group — including All-CAL standouts Ashley Viselli and Kirsten Daamen, who are now sophomores.

Pentucket wrestling preview

2006-07 record: 9-14, didn't qualify for state tourney

Returning starters (10): Andy Lane, Sr., 119; Mark Pigott, Jr., 152; Brian Pigott, Sr., 171; Brian Cormier, Jr., 160; Austin Perreault, Soph., 140; Chris Meuse, Soph., 125; Kyle Carleton, Sr., 125; Ben Stasiuk, Jr., 189; Shane Sloban, Soph., 285; Dan Dragon, Soph., 125/130

Pentucket Boys Basketball Preview

Coach: Leo Parent (13th year)

Last season: 9-11

Key players: Taylor Cahill, sr.; Max Arthur, sr.; Liam Crawford, sr.; Michael Guzelian, sr.

Newcomers: Jordan Silva, jr.; Cam Kitsakof, sr.

Pentucket-Georgetown Boys Ice Hockey Preview

2006-07 record: 1-17-2, didn't make state tournament

Returning starters (9): Alex Roberts, Sr., wing; Adam Roberts, Sr., defense; Bob DiSorbo, Jr., center; Andrew Barba, Sr., center; Andrew Mueskes, Soph., goalie; Alex Connolly, Soph., wing; Cody McMinoway, Soph., wing; Matt McCarthy, Soph., defense; Tim Cosgrove, Soph., center

McNamara set to lead Pentucket to repeat North title

As if a 21-2 record and a trip to the EMass. Division 3 semifinal at the TD Banknorth Garden weren't enough for Pentucket coach John McNamara last winter, he received the last of the honorary accolades last week for year one as Sachems coach.

Sachems' defense, special teams foil Triton

BYFIELD | Pentucket foiled Triton's game plan yesterday morning and proved once and for all that the Sachems are far more than the Nate Bunnell Show.

Yes, Bunnell scored three touchdowns in Pentucket's decisive 28-0 victory before a Thanksgiving crowd of more than 1,000 to cap a fine 8-3 season for the Sachems, but at least Triton (1-10) succeeded in slowing down the senior running back.

Hayden father-son tandem look to end on high note

After 25 years of coaching at Pentucket, an era in Steve Hayden's career is coming to a close.

No, the coach is not retiring, but after coaching his son the past two seasons on the varsity team, Steve Jr. will be playing his last game for his dad along with the rest of the class of 2008.

No time for complacency at Pentucket

Any signs of complacency in the Pentucket Regional football camp the past couple weeks have been silenced by one simple score:

Triton 26, Pentucket 20.

The Sachems watched a run of seven straight Thanksgiving morning wins over Triton snapped on Pentucket's home turf last fall.