Earlier this year – just 25 days apart – Swampscott said goodbye to two sports giants. Legendary coach Frank DeFelice, who won nearly 65% of his baseball games at Swampscott High, died Jan. 14 at … [Read more...] about Big Blue. Big impacts. Big losses.
A Hall of Fame calling for Fred Doyle
Believe it or not, five undefeated seasons, eight Northeastern Conference championships, and a coaching record of 180-45-1 are only a few of the accomplishments that track and cross country coach Fred … [Read more...] about A Hall of Fame calling for Fred Doyle
Frankly, Swampscott got it right
Big Blue, bigger impact. If you walked into the Dick Lynch Gymnasium at Swampscott High School ahead of the boys basketball game against Winthrop on Jan. 16, you would have witnessed lots of hugs, … [Read more...] about Frankly, Swampscott got it right
A two-sport gunslinger
Whether it be the office, the dance floor, or anywhere, some people just like being behind the scenes. But not 15-year-old Jack Spear, Swampscott’s starting quarterback and closer on the baseball … [Read more...] about A two-sport gunslinger
Charlie Baker gives it the old college try
When Charlie Baker was a student at Needham High School, he was a member of the student council and basketball team. Looking back, it makes a lot of sense. On March 1, the 72nd governor of … [Read more...] about Charlie Baker gives it the old college try