Marblehead Weekly News

Launched in August 2022, Marblehead Weekly News is a complimentary weekly print publication and an always-accessible news website designed to inform, educate, inspire reflection, and bring a smile to readers' faces. Under the leadership of local residents Ted Grant and Mike Shanahan, who serve as publisher and CEO, respectively, Marblehead Weekly News is dedicated to delivering important community news that resonates with its readers. The reporters at Marblehead Weekly News have a clear mission: to accurately represent the town. They strive to ensure their reporting aligns with the values, lifestyles, and governance of Marblehead.

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Boys, girls settle for third place

1 week ago | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Joey Barrett

DANVERS — Danvers High welcomed the best of the best for the Northeastern Conference outdoor championships last Friday. Marblehead’s girls finished third with 104.5 points – behind first-place Peabody and Masconomet – while the boys (95 points) tied for third place with Beverly. Peabody captured first place there as well, with Masconomet close behind. BOYSJacob Szalewicz won the 800m with a time of 1:55.60, while Henrik Adams clocked in at fourth in 2:01.12.
ROUNDUP: Baseball team punches tournament ticket

1 week ago | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Joey Barrett

Marblehead’s baseball team, serving as the home team but playing at Austin Prep due to field conditions last Friday, served up a 2-0 win against Bishop Fenwick. The victory punched the Magicians’ (10-10) ticket to the Division 2 state tournament. Stefan Shepard scored Aidan Downey in the first inning, while Will Quigley knocked in Shepard in the sixth. Carter Sahagian went the distance for Marblehead and stole the show, allowing just two hits and two walks to go with nine strikeouts.
NEC GIRLS LACROSSE AWARDS

1 week ago | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Joey Barrett

End-of-season girls lacrosse awards from the Northeastern Conference Dunn Division co-champions Peabody and Beverly Lynch Division champion Swampscott Player of the Year Brooke Lomasney – Peabody Coach of the Year Michelle Roach – Peabody Sportsmanship Saugus All-Conference Madi Barrett – Peabody Ally Bettencourt – Peabody Savannah Botthof – Danvers Maddie Forbes – Marblehead Ramona Gillett – Marblehead Avery Laundry – Swampscott Violet Malinowski – Masconomet Talia Martucci – Winthrop Sasha...
Laxmen fall in last-second heartbreaker

1 week ago | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Mark Aboyoun

SWAMPSCOTT — Swampscott and Marblehead have delivered their share of classics over the years, and Monday night’s edition was no different. In front of a packed crowd at Blocksidge Field, the two rivals battled through a tense, back-and-forth contest that wasn’t decided until the final seconds with Swampscott emerging with a dramatic 7-6 victory.
Tessa Francis receives Moynihan honor

1 week ago | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Joey Barrett

Is she a better hitter or pitcher? Let’s just say it’s a good problem to have. For her accomplishments in the classroom and in her respective athletic endeavors, Marblehead softball star Tessa Francis has been chosen as the female Moynihan Lumber North Shore Student-Athlete of the Month for May. The male recipient was Lynnfield’s Tyler Adamo.
School and meet records aplenty

2 weeks ago | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Joey Barrett

KINGSTON — In Saturday morning’s Division 3 MSTCA Relays at Silver Lake Regional High, the Marblehead boys finished eighth (31 points) and girls 13th (13.5) against some of the state’s top competition. Reading Memorial (boys) and Billerica Memorial (girls) were meet winners. The morning featured meet and school records from the Magicians.
ROUNDUP: Dominant doubleheader on the courts

2 weeks ago | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Joey Barrett

Marblehead’s girls tennis team took down Salem (5-0 final) and Peabody (4-1 final) in Tuesday’s Northeastern Conference doubleheader. Against the Witches, Abbie Goodwin, Callie Gilmore, and Lilah Siegel won singles matches, followed by the duos of Caroline Bruett/Josie Reers and Eliana Berger/Zoi Guzzini in doubles action. Against the Tanners, Sami Dosch and Nina Johnson secured singles wins. Doubles matches were won by Lani Gilmore/Reese Friedman and Joy Meshulam/Erin Wilder.
MOORE AND MOORE GOALS

2 weeks ago | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Joey Barrett

MOORE AND MOORE GOALSMay 21, 2025 by Joey Barrett Joey Barrett is the Daily Item's sports editor. He reports on local high schools, colleges, and professional teams. Prior to his current position, he worked for UMass Athletics, the Cape Cod Baseball League, and Gannett Media, among others. Barrett was also sports editor at Endicott College and treasurer of Endicott's Society of Professional Journalists branch. View all posts
This week's schedule - Marblehead Weekly News

2 weeks ago | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Joey Barrett

Schedule is subject to change due to weather conditionsTHURSDAYGirls lacrosse Marblehead at Saugus (5:30)Boys lacrosse Marblehead at Swampscott (6:30)FRIDAYBaseball Bishop Fenwick at Marblehead (4)Softball Bishop Fenwick at Marblehead (4)Track and field Northeastern Conference Meet at Danvers High (4)SATURDAYSoftball Gloucester at Marblehead (1)SUNDAYNo varsity events scheduledMONDAYNo varsity events scheduledTUESDAYNo varsity events scheduledWEDNESDAYNo varsity events scheduled
ROUNDUP: Girls track team shares conference crown

3 weeks ago | marbleheadweeklynews.com | Joey Barrett

With seven teams (Beverly, Gloucester, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem, Swampscott, Winthrop) giving it their all at Gloucester High Tuesday evening, the Peabody boys were crowned Northeastern Conference champions, while the girls’ title saw Peabody and Marblehead share the crown.