Monthly Archives: February 2015

Allen, Then Harris Carry The Danvers High Boys Cagers To A Wild 53-47 Win At Marblehead

Sophomore Devonn Allen and senior Devan Harris proved Thursday night on Brad Sheridan Court in the Marblehead High field house that a two-player offense is sometimes the best way to fight off a most capable, upset-minded opponent. Point-man-turned-wingmanAllen staged the … Continue reading

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DHS Cagers Improve to 16-0; Now The Really Hard Part Begins Starting Tonight at Marblehead

Another routine blowout for the Danvers High boys basketball team last night — Senior Night — in the DHS field house in the form of a 75-45 rout of Gloucester. Now 16-0, the Falcons got 23 points (and 3 3-point … Continue reading

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DHS Falcon Cagers Retain Lofty Standing in Boys’ Rankings

Entering a pivotal, late regular season stretch of games, the Danvers High boys continue to be ranked among the top teams in Eastern Massachusetts according to three prime media outlets. Taking a 15-0 record into tonight’s home game with Gloucester, … Continue reading

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Danvers’ Cagers Game Tonight At Rockland Postponed; Face Bishop Feehan Sunday in Woburn Invitation Opener

The snow keeps falling and the unbeaten Danvers High boys basketball team keeps rolling with it. The 15-0 Falcons’ non-league joust tonight at Rockland has been postponed for a second time. It may or may not be rescheduled once again. … Continue reading

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Danvers High Boys Cagers Roll, 77-39; What’s Not To Like at 15-0?

Fifteen and zero. What’s not to like about the undefeated Danvers High boys basketball team after Friday night’s 77-39 laugher of a win at Swampscott? Vinny Clifford had his second straight game hitting five three pointers, finishing with 21 points, … Continue reading

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My “Bro-Love” for Brady Is Overwhelming My Life

As a career sportswriter-historian-journalist, I have had the privilege to observe-root for (quietly or otherwise)-admire-write about some of the greatest names in American sports annals. Let’s start with Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski, followed by Pedro Martinez and David Ortiz; … Continue reading

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Danvers High’s John Walsh: Brilliant Coaching In A Perfect Storm

The Perfect Storm continues to rage for the streaking Danvers High boys basketball team under the brilliant direction of coach John Walsh. The numbers tell the whole story. Entering Friday night’s Northeastern Conference matchup at Swampscott, the Falcons are: 14-0 … Continue reading

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Danvers Cagers Sharp In Mauling of Malden

The Danvers High buoys basketball team may finally be capturing the mojo it will need to finish the regular season strong and make an impact in the post-season. Hosting a supposedly respectable 7-7 Malden squad from the Greater Boston League … Continue reading

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Danvers Cagers Stumble Early, Recover Quickly, Crush Saugus; Stern Tests Upcoming

After a typical slow start, the undefeated Danvers High boys basketball team righted itself quickly and steamrolled past Winthrop, 88-50, Monday night in the DHS field house. Rashad Francois snapped out of a brief shooting slump, hit three three-pointers and … Continue reading

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Brady Matches Celtics’ Russell As Boston’s All-Time Gold Standard Face Of A Champion

I am old enough to have seen the unparalleled excellence of Bill Russell on television and in the flesh in Boston Garden for much of his illustrious career while leading the Boston Celtics to eight NBA titles in a row … Continue reading

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