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WINTHROP — Winthrop’s defense was unable to consistently contain Cody Rothwell (271 yards rushing, 4 TDs) in a 26-21 loss on Saturday night.

WEST NEWBURY — Pentucket appeared to be on the verge of it’s signature victory of the season.

With 32 seconds left in the game, star running back Cody Rothwell dove through the air and into the end zone for the touchdown that capped an epic drive and gave the Sachems a 20-14 lead.

Saugus ground out 352 yards of offense, holding the ball for 12 minutes more than Pentucket, but the breakaway running of Cody Rothwell made all the difference as Pentucket took the battle of the Sachems, 28-26.

WEST NEWBURY — Following in the tradition of nearly every Pentucket game this season, the opposing coach quickly made a point to rave about emerging Sachems star Cody Rothwell following the contest.

IPSWICH — Ipswich knew they were facing a daunting task in defending budding Pentucket star Cody Rothwell.

WEST NEWBURY — Just hours before game time, Pentucket captain Tim Freiermuth had no idea if he was going to be in action as he battled a nagging knee injury.

Pentucket took an early first-quarter lead but was unable to maintain that momentum as Marblehead rebounded for a 21-7 season-opening victory.

In an interdivision game between Cape Ann League/Northeast Conference opponents, Marblehead's Zac Cuzner scored all three touchdowns for the visiting Division 2 Magicians.