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Fishermen offense completely stiffled in loss to Red Raiders

A solid defensive scheme and talented goalie are always vital in lacrosse, never more so than in the state tournament.

That message was reinforced yesterday in the Gloucester boys' Division 1 East preliminary round game at Lowell.

Fishermen clinch tourney spot with 11-9 win over Falcons

Can you think of a more satisfying way to clinch a tournament spot than by beating your fiercest rival on their home turf?

The Gloucester Fishermen (9-9) boys lacrosse team can now answer that question after beating Danvers, 11-9, last night in both teams' regular season finale. With the win, Gloucester awaits word on their next opponent which they'll find out tomorrow.

Fishermen beat Panthers for first time in school history

With its postseason hopes riding on the outcome, the Fishermen picked an opportune time to make history. Gloucester (8-9) knocked off perennial NEC champion Beverly, 6-5, in overtime yesterday when senior attackman Jeremy Fanning (4 goals, 1 assist) scored two minutes into the OT. Avenging a 13-6 loss earlier in the season, the Fishermen beat the Panthers for the first time in school history.  

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.

Fishermen rebound to top Marblehead 7-6

The Fishermen rebounded from a loss to Marblehead last week, with a much-needed win this time around.

Jeremy Fanning scored a hat trick for Gloucester (5-7), while Joe Falzarano and Jared Toye also added goals.

Gloucester football and hockey players flock to lacrosse

Boys lacrosse is starting to gain popularity on Cape Ann, with the organization of the relatively young youth and the Gloucester High programs, and given that some of the sport's most fundamental elements are easily recognizable to local hockey and football fans.

Kontos' late score tips Gloucester

Danvers captain Steve Kontos broke an 8-8 tie with nine minutes to play to lift the Falcons (5-6) to a pivotal NEC win, 9-8 over Gloucester. Eric Sands had a solid day with three goals while Kontos finished with a pair and three helpers. Danvers, which led 6-4 at the half, got single goals from Jay Sabino, Steve Deroche, Ryan Burrige and Mike Parisella.

Quinn's five goals push Gloucester past Swampscott

In an early season filled with adversity, the Gloucester boys lacrosse team is starting to hit its stride after winning its third straight game.

The Fishermen held off Swampscott, 7-6, at O'Maley Field behind senior midfielder Adam Quinn's game-high five goals. The win was vital for Gloucester, who climbed back to the .500 mark as it tries to qualify for the postseason.

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.

Late comeback not enough for Fishermen

Gloucester boys lacrosse coach Drew Dominick has a seemingly simple philosophy on what is the key to playing winning lacrosse | play solid for four quarters.

 Unfortunately for the Fishermen, they turned in just one quarter of solid play in their 5-4 loss to Salem yesterday at Salem High School.

Six-goal run helps Gloucester defeat Saugus

For the rest of the spring, you'd be hard-pressed to find a lacrosse game that more easily fits the "tale of two halves" cliche.

Saugus led at halftime over a lifeless Gloucester team that was searching for its first win of the season.

Gloucester Boys Lacrosse Preview

Last year's record: 12-8 (lost in Division 1 East Division preliminary round to Peabody)

Coach: Drew Dominick (ninth year)

Key returnees: Adam Quinn, Sr. midfield; Jeremy Fanning, Sr. attack; Dylan Morrissey, Jr. defense

Bishop lifts Vikes over Gloucester in OT

It took a two-goal fourth quarter comeback and what Triton coach Donna Andersen called a "Doug Flutie-like hail marry toss" before Paul Bishop (1 goal) scored the game-winning goal in overtime for the Vikings to knock off Gloucester, 8-7.