Joe McConnell

Sports Editor at The Marblehead Current

A 25-year award-winning veteran sports editor who has covered thousands of athletes over the years from youth sports to pros throughout Boston's North Shore.

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CURRENT SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: Jayden Janock

2 weeks ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Joe McConnell

NAME: Jayden JanockAGE: 18FAMILY: Parents: Harry and Heidi; siblings: Izaak, 26; Cameron, 22SCHOOL YEAR: SeniorSPORTS YOU PLAY: Football, tennisFAVORITE SPORT, AND WHY: I like football because it involves teamwork combined with the physical nature of the game. On the other hand, I like tennis because of the mental strength it takes to play it to go along with the style of the game. MOST MEMORABLE GAME FOR YOU, AND WHY: My most memorable game was the 2024 Thanksgiving game at Fenway Park.
CURRENT SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: Colt Wales

3 weeks ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Joe McConnell

NAME: Colt WalesAGE: 18FAMILY: Parents: Jon and Jenna; sister: Ryan, 20; brother: Timmy, 16SCHOOL YEAR: SeniorSPORTS: Football, baseballFAVORITE SPORT: Football, because I love the intensity and speed of the sport. MOST MEMORABLE GAME: This year’s Thanksgiving Day game against Swampscott at Fenway Park. The scenery, the rivalry, the fans and the score made that game special. WHAT COLLEGE WILL YOU BE ATTENDING? Union CollegeMAJOR: EconomicsDO YOU WANT TO PLAY SPORTS IN COLLEGE?
CURRENT SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: Nate Jaffe

4 weeks ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Joe McConnell

NAME: Nate JaffeAGE: 18FAMILY: PARENTS: Peter and Alexandra Jaffe; siblings: Alexis, 20; Amelia, 15SCHOOL YEAR: SeniorSPORTS YOU PLAY: SkiingFAVORITE SPORT, AND WHY: Definitely skiing. I like how it’s an individual sport, yet there’s so much team camaraderie. MOST MEMORABLE MEET FOR YOU, AND WHY: My most memorable race was definitely our final (regular season) race at Blue Hills this season.
Current athlete spotlight: Gabby Hendy

1 month ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Joe McConnell

NAME: Gabby HendyAGE: 18FAMILY: Parents: Deb and Noah; sibling: Morgan, 15SCHOOL YEAR: SeniorSPORTS YOU PLAY: Track & field/field hockeyFAVORITE SPORT, AND WHY: My favorite sport is track, because I have always loved to run and compete. I also have such a talented and supportive team. I think the community aspect makes track even more enjoyable.
Marblehead finishers at Monday’s Boston Marathon

1 month ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Joe McConnell

A total of 22 Marblehead runners completed the 120th Boston Marathon on April 21, and Scott Snyder (2770 BIB, age 43) heads the list, crossing the Boylston Street finish line in 2:55:24, 3,337 overall.
CURRENT SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: Alexis Hallisey

1 month ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Joe McConnell

NAME: Alexis HalliseyAGE: 18FAMILY: Mom: Danielle; dad: Steve; siblings: Sophia, 19; Andrew, 15SCHOOL YEAR: SeniorSPORTS YOU PLAY: SkiingFAVORITE SPORT, AND WHY: I love skiing, because of the community (nature of it). I’ve been doing it since I was young, and it’s a lifelong sport that I can enjoy with family and friends.
CURRENT SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: Thomas Svencer

2 months ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Joe McConnell

NAME: Thomas SvencerAGE: 17FAMILY: Parents Nick and Susan; sister Maggie, 14SCHOOL YEAR: JuniorSPORTS YOU PLAY: Sailing, alpine skiing, cross-countryFAVORITE SPORT, AND WHY: I love skiing, as well as sailing, because they are both such unique sports that are addictive. MOST MEMORABLE MEET FOR YOU, AND WHY: Race 6 this winter at Blue Hills, because it was my first varsity win on the ski team. POST-HIGH SCHOOL PLANS: I’m interested in Brown and Tufts universities, but not entirely sure as of yet.
CURRENT SPORTS PROFILE: Sean Dolan

2 months ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Joe McConnell

NAME: Sean DolanAGE: 18FAMILY: Parents Matt and Jenna, sister Lara, 16SCHOOL YEAR: SeniorSPORTS YOU PLAY: Hockey, lacrosseFAVORITE SPORT: It’s hockey, because of the brothers that I will have from it for the rest of my life. The sport creates that family atmosphere. YOUR MOST MEMORABLE GAME: Winning the state championship at TD Garden in 2024, because there’s no better feeling than experiencing when your hard work pays off. COLLEGE: I will be attending Boston College.
After a season of success, the spotlight shines on Winchester wresting award winners

2 months ago | winchesternews.org | Joe McConnell |Chris Stevens

It was a night of celebration for the Winchester High School Red & Black wrestling team last Wednesday night, March 19, at the Sons of Italy on Swanton Street, when the team convened for the annual awards banquet. There was plenty to remember throughout the last four months, starting with a regular season that began slowly with three straight losses, but ended on a high note to close out the Middlesex League schedule with a 6-3 record.
Current sports profile: Finn Bergquist

2 months ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Joe McConnell

NAME: Finn BergquistAGE: 18FAMILY: Parents: Wendy and ScottSCHOOL YEAR: SeniorSPORTS YOU PLAY: SwimmingFAVORITE SPORT: My favorite sport is swimming, because it teaches you to be disciplined, focused and hardworking. The lessons that I have learned by being a swimmer since I was 6-years-old have helped me in school and in many other aspects of my life. I have also made the most amazing, lifelong friends throughout my swimming career.