Choosing a prep school all-star team is not unlike throwing darts at a dartboard blindfolded. With so many talented players deserving of the honor, the difficulty of whittling it down to a precious few is never easy. With such an incredible number of players posting terrific seasons this spring, it … [Read more...]
North Andover: From No. 8 seed to Super 8 champion
HAVERHILL, Mass. — Over its magical Super 8 run, North Andover High more than proved it belonged in the MIAA Division 1A tournament, despite barely getting in as the No. 8 seed. On Tuesday night, the Scarlet Knights proved they were more than a one-man show. Behind six shutout innings from sophomore … [Read more...]
MIAA Super 8 final preview: North Andover vs. St. John’s Prep
The storylines surrounding the Massachusetts Super 8 championship tonight between North Andover and St. John’s Prep are plentiful. But the one that North Andover rejects is being labeled a Cinderella team. “We have played a tough schedule, so I think we are battle-tested,” Scarlet Knights senior … [Read more...]
Deerfield’s Henry Gustavson stays ahead of the curve
DEERFIELD, Mass. — Practice still was more than a half-hour away from starting up. Headmaster’s Field stood quiet except for one solitary figure who was using this time to get a little conditioning work in. For those who know Henry Gustavson, it should come as no surprise to see him be the first one … [Read more...]
Championship squad came together quickly at Winchendon
Being the third seed in the New England Small School preparatory tournament mattered little to The Winchendon School. Second-year head coach John Toffey, who previously enjoyed successful coaching stints at Cheshire School and Salisbury School, prepared his team well throughout the season in the … [Read more...]
First, at last, in ISL for champions Belmont Hill
The competitiveness level of the Independent School League is so high that often times, it comes down to the final day of the regular season to decide a league champion. Such was the scenario on Friday. Belmont Hill was in control of its own destiny: Beat Buckingham, Browne & Nichols and win the … [Read more...]
