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Domenic Paone serves the ball over the net.

GHS boys tennis beats Swampscott after 20 year rivalry

Annika Nyborg, Staff Writer May 18, 2023

Gloucester boys tennis won 4-1 against Swampscott yesterday. After a disappointing loss the previous week to the Big Blue, the Fishermen pulled off a big win. This was the first time the team has beaten...

Andry Payano Sosa returns the ball to his opponent.

Easy win for boys tennis

ANNIKA NYBORG, Sports Writer May 16, 2023

GHS boys tennis finished their match yesterday with a 5-0 win over the Winthrop Vikings. The team dominated the game, so it was a quick and easy win for them. Their record is now 11-4.  “Winthrop...

Captain Cam Carroll hits a home run vs Beverly on April 19th.

Varsity softball coaches talk team dynamics and skills

ALEENA BROWN, Contributor May 15, 2023

In the past few seasons, the Gloucester High School Varsity Softball Team has been a powerhouse. The team were NEC Champions in 2018 and 2019, as well as the Division 2 North and Eastern Champions in 2019....

Road to the title: A Boston Celtics playoff journey

Road to the title: A Boston Celtics playoff journey

COLE MOSLEY-WYNN, Contributor May 11, 2023

The journey to the championship is underway for the Boston Celtics. The Massachusetts basketball team is led by 2023 all stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and last year’s defensive player of the year...

Nate Montagnino drives down the court for a transition layup against Essex Tech

Fishermen move on to Round of 32

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer March 2, 2023

On Tuesday, the Fishermen boys basketball team beat Essex Tech, 76-45, in the preliminary round of the MIAA Division 3 tournament, moving on to the Round of 32 of the tournament. Gloucester’s defense...

Boys basketball fails to upset North Andover

Boys basketball fails to upset North Andover

ALEXANDER LAINE, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

Last night, the boys basketball team lost to North Andover, 56-51. North Andover is currently ranked No. 8 in Division I, while Gloucester was ranked just around No. 15 in Division III coming into the...

Swimmers Willow Barry, Esme Sarrouf, Sarah Fernandes, and Anna Patrick pose for a picture after competing in sectionals.

GHS swimmers compete in sectionals

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, News Editor February 12, 2023

On Saturday, 4 swimmers from the GHS swim and dive team participated in sectionals for the 200 freestyle relay and the 400 freestyle relay at the Greater Beverly YMCA. The relay team was composed of junior...

Ari Priest diving at the sectionals meet at the Mucciaccio pool in Dedham last year.

Swim and Dive Spotlight: Ari Priest

ARI PRIEST, Staff Writer February 7, 2023

The diving season for senior Ari Priest has been strong this year. Ari has been the only diver competing in meets to represent Gloucester this past year.  Ari first started diving in 2nd grade and...

Captain Brady Sullivan brings the ball up the court

Basketball: Fishermen boys break losing streak

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer February 2, 2023

On Tuesday, the Fishermen boys basketball team beat Winthrop, 54-40 to bounce back from consecutive losses to Salem and Swampscott last week. This win pushes them to No.15 in Division III, only two...

Junior Abby Stauffer takes the jump ball to start the game.

GHS girls basketball beats Swampscott

ANNIKA NYBORG, Staff Writer January 30, 2023

On Friday, Gloucester girls basketball beat Swampscott 25-20 in a difficult matchup. With this win, Gloucester's record advances to 7-9. Junior Lexi Carollo led the offense with 7 points. Freshman Jordan...

Boys Basketball Beats Saugus

Boys Basketball Beats Saugus

ALEX LAINE, Staff Writer January 12, 2023

On Tuesday, the boys basketball team beat Saugus by a score of 54-44, moving to a record of 5-2.  Gloucester started slow on offense, but their defense kept them ahead 10-7 at the end of the first...

Fishermen basketball remains undefeated after win against Swampscott

Fishermen basketball remains undefeated after win against Swampscott

ALEX LAINE, Sports Writer December 22, 2022

On Friday, the Fishermen boys basketball team beat Swampscott 57-45, continuing their strong 3-0 start to the season. After beating Swampscott at home, Gloucester is now 3-0 and looking to keep their strong...

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