He is one of the biggest stars to come out of the University of Minnesota since Kevin McHale. And while McHale, the Hall of Fame Boston Celtics forward, performed his feats of greatness on the famed parquet at the Boston…
Author: Cary Shuman
Halloran Will Make Decision on Agganis All-Star Week
Paul Halloran, executive director of the Harry Agganis Classics for two decades, said he will make a decision in May on whether the nine Agganis All-Star Games will be held in June. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, high school…
Newhall Congratulates Fellow BSC Alum Stevens on HOF Honor
Jeffrey Newhall knows the hard work, dedication, and commitment it takes to reach the top of the coaching profession. Newhall led the St. Mary’s High School girls basketball team to a state title in March, the program’s third under his…
The Fast Lane: Mallios Rising Through the Officiating Ranks
By only his fourth season in high school basketball officiating, Vasili Mallios had earned a coveted assignment: a spot as a referee for a state semifinal game at the TD Garden. When you consider the path for most referees is…
Appreciation: Lynn Youth Hockey’s No. 1 Star: Organization Mourns the Loss of Vice President Plourde
Justine Plourde, the beloved vice president of Lynn Youth Hockey, died April 2, 2020, following a courageous 18-month battle against cancer. She was 40 years old. She was the wife of J.R. Plourde, with whom she shared 12 years of…
Attaining High Goals: Three-Sport Standout Hannah Trahant Will Attend Emmanuel
She is the reigning NEC Diver of the Year, a three-sport captain, a cheerleader, and a state qualifier in the 400-meter hurdles. But ask Lynn English scholar-athlete Hannah Trahant what one of the fondest memories of her athletic career is…
Appreciation: Deborah Smith Walsh Helped Make Lynn a Better Place
She fought hard for Lynn’s schoolchildren as a member of the School Committee. She was an advocate for all residents as a councilor-at-large. Wherever Deborah Smith Walsh went, often in the company of her well-known husband, John “Coley” Walsh, a…
English Boys Soccer Celebrates NEC Title Season: Kings of the Conference
The Lynn English High boys soccer program celebrated its undefeated Northeastern Conference championship at an awards banquet at the Prince Restaurant. The 2019 soccer Bulldogs, led by Coach Kerry King, finished with a 14-0-2 record inside the conference. It was…
Standard Bearers: St. Mary’s Girls Claim 2020 State Championship
There will be another banner-raising ceremony at St. Mary’s High School. The St. Mary’s girls basketball team completed what may have been the program’s greatest season ever – which is really saying something – with a 53-37 victory over Rockland…
Classical Scholar-Athlete Aidan Dow Will Attend Saint Anselm College
Aidan Dow had one of the greatest defensive performances in the history of the Lynn Classical-Lynn English Thanksgiving series. His two interceptions, including a 75-yard return for a touchdown, helped Classical defeat English, 22-9, in the 2019 edition at Manning…