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Elliana Parsons takes a free hit on the corner against the Beverly Panthers.

Field Hockey drops two straight games

Aleena Brown, Sports Editor September 16, 2024

The Gloucester Fishermen Field Hockey team has been struggling the past week, facing two straight losses against powerhouse teams. The Fishermen lost a gritty battle with the Malden Catholic Lancers 2-1,...

Girls soccer team gathers for a photo after its Friday night win against Salem.

Girls soccer recovers from tough loss with a win against Salem

GRACE CASTELLUCCI, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

On Friday night the Gloucester Fisherman beat the Salem Witches 2-1. This is Gloucester's first win after a rough start to the season with their first two games ending in losses.  Gloucester's first...

Isla Black (18) hugs sister Fiona Black after the latter's first Varsity goal.

Fishermen field hockey reels in win

Aleena Brown, Sports Editor September 13, 2024

The Marblehead Magicians couldn’t pull a trick out of their hats against the Gloucester Fishermen, who prevailed with a 5-0 shutout win. Elliana Parsons, Olivia Madruga, Maddie Jewell, Talia Harrington,...

Thomas Cribbs runs the ball during Saturday's game.

Fishermen look promising despite opening loss

COLE MOSLEY-WYNN, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

After a tough week of practice, the Gloucester Fishermen football team lost to the Beverly Panthers, 27-14, in an attempt to set the tone for the year and make it back to playoffs. The Panthers scored...

Ashlyn Orlando passes the ball through a defender in Gloucester's home opener.

Fishermen drop home opener to Masco

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor September 9, 2024

The Gloucester Field Hockey team’s late-game heroics were not enough to defeat conference rival Masconomet in their home opener. The final score totaled 3-2, with Gloucester’s goals by Emma Carrapichosa...

Softball starters pose for a picture.

GHS softball advances to Sweet 16

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer June 5, 2024

On Monday, the GHS softball team was dynamic on both ends of their game against Wilmington, beating the Wildcats 7-2. The offensive game was highlighted by at-bats from Ava Paone, Emma Carrapichosa,...

From Left to Right: Catcher Olivia Madruga, First Baseman Lily Aiello, Pitcher Cameron Carroll, Catcher Trey Marrone, Pitcher Giacomo Martell, Pitcher/Third Baseman Nico Alves

Playoffs arrive for GHS Baseball and Softball

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer June 3, 2024

Playoffs are brewing in Division 3 baseball and softball, with both Gloucester teams slated for games. The baseball team finished 29th and the softball team finished 15th in their respective brackets....

Catcher Olivia Madruga in action.

Double take: Gloucester beats Winthrop and St. Marys

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer May 21, 2024

The Gloucester Fishermen softball team came into this week blazing, beating both the St. Mary Spartans and Winthrop Vikings on the road. The Fishermen scored 17 runs in each game, beating the Spartans...

(From left to right) Olivia Madruga and Cam Carroll high five during the game.

Softball cruises by Bishop Fenwick in 4-1 bash

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer May 14, 2024

Everything is better the second time around, and the Gloucester Softball team would agree. After dropping the series opener 10-1, the Fishermen outlasted the Bishop Fenwick Crusaders in a hard-fought 4-1...

Julia Carrancho rounds 3rd base in pursuit of home.

Fishermen burn Falcons in 2-0 NEC Win

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer May 6, 2024

The Gloucester Fishermen Softball team sent the Danvers Falcons to the fire pits last Friday, scorching them in a 2-0 shutout win.  Ava Paone and Emma Carrapichosa scored Gloucester’s two runs of...

Cam Carroll (center) high fives teammates Ava Paone (back) and Lily Aiello (right)

Fishermen softball shuts out Witches

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer May 1, 2024

The Gloucester Fishermen softball team went fishing for witches last night, shutting out Salem in an 18-0 win. Senior starting pitcher, Cameron Carroll, struck out a total of 8 batters and only allowed...

Emma Carrapichosa hits the ball.

Gloucester Outlasts Masco in First NEC Clash Of Season

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Writer April 9, 2024

The Gloucester Fishermen softball team rose to their first NEC win of the season, passing the Masconomet Chieftans in a 13-9 win in extra innings. The Fishermen were led offensively by junior Tasara...

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