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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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  • 1 month ago | marbleheadcurrent.org | Joe McConnell

    NAME: Abbie GoodwinAGE: 17FAMILY: PARENTS: Randi, Russ; siblings: Naomi, 15, Ethan, 11SCHOOL YEAR: SeniorSPORTS YOU PLAY: Cross-country, track, tennisFAVORITE SPORT, AND WHY: Running has always been my favorite, but this tennis season has been especially fun, because of the team atmosphere. I’ve also enjoyed playing third singles. I’ve had a lot of close matches this season, but I really like that challenge as it helps me step up and improve my game.

  • 1 month 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.

  • 1 month 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?

  • 1 month 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.

  • 2 months 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.

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Joe McConnell
Joe McConnell @joe_nssports
13 Mar 25

Will there be a rubber match between these two new rivals? https://t.co/rlWc5daPzD @Nausetsports @HeadersHockey @nausetwarriors @MHDcurrent @Marblehead_AD @MassHSHockey @NEHockeyJournal @MIAA033 @HNIBonline @medfieldhockey

Joe McConnell
Joe McConnell @joe_nssports
1 Dec 24

.@mheadfootball @fenwaypark wrap complete with another look at the Thanksgiving game photos vs. @sps01907 and postgame video with @ColtWales @crew_monaco https://t.co/G3J4lbHPgp @FenwayNation @FanOfFenway @HeadersHockey @MHDcurrent @MHDSchools @MHDBoosters @MHSPrincipal54

Joe McConnell
Joe McConnell @joe_nssports
29 Nov 24

.@ColtWales @crew_monaco talk about playing at @fenwaypark against rival @sps01907 on this video https://t.co/rweXYKn6b2 @MHDcurrent @Marblehead_AD @MHDSchools @MHDBoosters @HeadersHockey @MikeGiardi @FenwayNation @FanOfFenway