Skip to Main Content

The Gillnetter

The student news site of Gloucester High School in Gloucester, MA

  • Junior Event tonight!
  • AP Exams are coming up!

The Gillnetter

The Gillnetter

Sophia Ferrara runs downfield towards the net while being challenged by a defender.

Fishermen lax drops to Masconomet

MEADOW ANDERSON, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

The Gloucester Fisherman girls' lacrosse team fell to the Masco Chieftains 12-2, dropping their record to 0-9.  Despite valiant efforts by the Fishermen, Masco overpowered them.  At halftime, Masco...

Meg Hurd tosses the shot put during the girls' section of the NEC Spring Challenge.

Gloucester takes on NEC Spring Challenge

GRACE CASTELLUCCI, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

The Fisherman Track and Field team put up good numbers in the NEC Spring Challenge against strong competition.  The Fishermen went head-to-head with a large Peabody team, where the girls lost 103-43...

Aleena Brown had her second perfect outing at the plate of the season in the loss.

Softball splits season series with Spartans, drop to 9-2

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor May 1, 2025

It hurts to lose your first game of the season, especially after starting a season-opening 9-game winning streak. Teams want to avoid losing two straight, especially in the heart of the season, especially...

The Fishermen high five each other at the mound in a matchup earlier this season

Fishermen drop first game of the season to Bedford

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor April 28, 2025

All good things come to an end eventually, and that includes Gloucester's perfect, undefeated streak. The starting roster's expected performance was in limbo entering the season; they had a freshman trio...

Emma Carrapichosa had a 2 home run day against Peabody before being intentionally walked twice.

Carrapichosa and Ciaramitaro homer in 13-12 slugfest

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor April 28, 2025

The Peabody Tanners have dominated Gloucester since 2019, boasting an 8-2 record in their last 10 matchups. Coming into their only meetup of the 2025 season, the Fishermen had a lot at stake: the chance...

Aleena Brown and Nico Alves are this week’s top student athletes.

Student Athletes of the Week

ALEENA BROWN and COLE MOSLEY-WYNN April 24, 2025

Performers of the Week

Aleena Brown prepares for the pitch at the plate.

Brown leads offense in 5-3 victory over Georgetown

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor April 23, 2025

Gloucester had just four hits in a tight game against 2024 state finalist Georgetown, but their offensive prowess prevailed in a 5-3 victory. Sophomore Aleena Brown led the Fishermen's offense in the win,...

Kaiya Mineo prepares before the pitch on third base.

Softball takes down Swampscott, moves to 7-0

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor April 20, 2025

A perfect record. That's the statement the Gloucester Fishermen softball team is making this season. It's early in the season, no doubt. That's what 4-year Head Coach Bryan Aiello has said to the team...

Abby Noble and Nico Alves are this week's student athletes of the week.

Student Athletes of the Week

ALEENA BROWN and COLE MOSLEY-WYNN April 17, 2025

Top Performers of the Week

Skye Berry makes a run down the field in GHS's matchup against Swampscott.

Big Blue hands girls’ Lacrosse 5th straight loss

MEADOW ANDERSON, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

The Gloucester girls lacrosse team fell to Swampscott 16-1, dropping the Fishermen's record to 0-5. In the middle of the first quarter, Skye Berry scored Gloucester's only goal. The senior captain took...

Abby Noble begins her windup during the game.

Softball shuts out Winthrop in 12-0 victory

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor April 16, 2025

The Winthrop Vikings had no chance against the sharp slugging Fishermen lineup, who scored 12 runs in 5 innings. Freshman Abby Noble started the game in the circle, locking the game down on defense....

Load More Stories