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Olivia Madruga is screened by two Saugus Sachem defenders.

Girls basketball drop second straight to Sachems

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor December 20, 2024

The girls' basketball team met their match in the Saugus Sachems, dropping their second straight game in a 40-52 defeat. Sophomore Olivia Madruga led the team with 13 points as captain Taiya Mano and...

Senior Captain Colby Warren out skates Newburyport defender.

Boys hockey skates past Newburyport in overtime win

VINCENZO CIARAMITARO, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

The Gloucester Boys hockey team played Newburyport on Wednesday the 18th with a remarkable overtime win, 4-3.  In the first period, a showcase by Sophomore Goalie Trey Marrone shutting out Newburyport....

Freshman Kaya Collins skates down the ice in front of junior captain Keagan Jewell.

Girls hockey clutch first win of the season

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

After a 4-0 loss last Saturday, the Girls Ice Hockey Team won their first game of the winter season last night against the Masconomet Lady Chieftains. The girls had good control the whole game, and...

Senior Charlie Amero goes up for a layup over saugus defender.

Boys basketball bounces back with win over Saugus

COLE MOSLEY-WYNN, Sports Writer December 19, 2024

The boys basketball team won their second game of the season against the Saugus Sachems, 68 to 52 Tuesday night. The Fishermen started off strong, finishing the first quarter with a 9 point lead. Senior...

Ruby McElhenny prepares to pass a Winthrop runner in the 1000 meter.

Strong NEC performance from GHS track

GRACE CASTELLUCCI, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

The Fisherman track team bounced back during Saturday's NEC Winter Invitational meet, traveling to Boston to compete at The Track at New Balance to face nine teams.  Gloucester had quite a few victories...

Senior guard Alex Laine makes the push for a basket.

Boys basketball loses to Swampscott

COLE MOSLEY-WYNN, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Last Friday, the varsity boys basketball team traveled to Swampscott, eager to play their debut game for the 24’-25’ season. The game resulted in a tough loss in their opening game against Swampscott,...

Senior Chris Laine celebrates after a pin at Sons of Italy Wrestling Tournament.

Gloucester places 4th at Sons of Italy

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Last Saturday, the Gloucester Fishermen traveled to Wilmington High School for the Sons of Italy Tournament to kickoff the 2024/2025 Wrestling season. The team emerged with two first place champions,...

Junior Jordan Perdue-DelTorchio tries to shoot through two Swampscott defenders.

Home opener slips away from Fishermen

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor December 17, 2024

It was an uphill battle for the GHS girls' basketball team, which lost its home opener 26-49 to the Swampscott Big Blue. The offensive game was carried by Jordan Perdue-DelTorchio and Captain Taiya...

Cam Amero attempts a shot during Gloucester's opening game.

GHS fillets Falcons in overtime win

VINCENZO CIARAMITARO, Photographer December 17, 2024

Last Saturday, the GHS Boys hockey team took on the Danvers Falcons, winning 5-4 in the end.  Danvers took an early lead in the first period, leading 1-0. The Fisherman answered right back, with Senior...

Captain Elliana Parsons skates down the ice in a scrimmage earlier this season.

Girls Hockey opens with a loss

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

In the home opener and the first game of their hockey season, the girls hockey team were defeated in a 4-0 loss against the Shawsheen Valley Rams.  The game started with a bang, with the Rams scoring...

Hope Castellucci leads a pack of Beverly and Marblehead runners in the 1,000 meter race on Thursday.

Rough start for Fishermen Track

GRACE CASTELLUCCI, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

The Gloucester co-ed track and field team started their season off rough on Thursday night against NEC opponents Beverly and Marblehead. The girls team lost to Beverly 66-20 and Marblehead 60-26, with...

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