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.
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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
Big Blue back-to-back
Most baseball players who go on to play at high levels can recall their Little League days – just ask them. Lifting trophies doesn’t hurt the memory bank either. It’s something Swampscott … [Read more...] about Big Blue back-to-back
Gino Faia: Among the greats
Gino Faia is well known around the North Shore, as he’s been the Swampscott boys hockey coach for more than two decades. He’s been a coach for Swampscott for 27 years, and the head coach for the last … [Read more...] about Gino Faia: Among the greats
Coco Clopton is a Triple Threat on and off the field
In the world of high school athletics, there are standout athletes, and then there's Swampscott High School’s 17-year-old Coco Clopton. A true triple-threat athlete, Clopton has excelled in field … [Read more...] about Coco Clopton is a Triple Threat on and off the field