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Ipswich softball edged in Division 3 North semis

LOWELL | When you go deeper into the state tournament and the margin of error shrinks, it's the little things that count.

The St. Mary's of Lynn softball team was more effective than Ipswich High in executing the little things yesterday and the result was a 1-0 Spartans win in the Division 3 North semifinals at Martin Field.

Freshman Glavin lifts Ipswich softball in 11th inning

IPSWICH -- Nobody can predict how far the Ipswich High softball team will go in the Division 3 North Tournament this season. But no matter how far the Tigers go, yesterday's instant classic against Winthrop is the game they'll be talking about many years from now.

MacKenzie, Ipswich bidding to win Corning Memorial tourney

Fans attending the Courtney Corning Memorial Softball Tournament tomorrow and Sunday at Endicott College in Beverly will probably see Ipswich High's Krista MacKenzie bunt and steal bases.

If they stick around long enough, they may also witness MacKenzie ripping line drives in the gap and legging out doubles and triples.

Tigers come back to defeat Generals

The Tigers erased a 9-6 deficit with three runs in the bottom of the sixth and they responded with a three-run eighth inning after Hamilton-Wenham scored two in the top of the eighth. Freshman John Eldridge hit a top-of-the-fence double to score two runs to tie the game and he scored the winner on junior Jack Golesworthy's suicide squeeze bunt.

Ipswich clinches best record in CAL softball

The preseason talk in Cape Ann League softball might have been about Amesbury, North Andover and North Reading. But Ipswich High showed it could match up against the traditional powers and then some.

Ipswich softball earns super win over Amesbury

AMESBURY | It was the showdown both teams had marked on their respective calendars all season long.

When the game finally came to fruition yesterday, the Chris Perry-driven Amesbury Indians, led by the pitcher-catcher tandem of captains Jordan Oliva and Kate Hathaway, sat tied with North Andover atop the Cape Ann League Division 1 standings.

Cooper paces Beverly

Janie Cooper notched five goals and Marry Accomando added four of her as the pair provided the bulk of the offense as the Panthers (10-3) clinched a berth in the state tournament with a 12-8 win over Ipswich. A team defensive effort helped Beverly hold off Ipswich, which got a hat trick from Kim Corkum. The Panthers also got goals from Jessica Shaw and Kara Murphy.

Ipswich blanks Rockport

Junior Kerry Desmond gave herself all the runs she needed with a double, a triple and two RBI, as she threw a shutout on the mound with nine strikeouts and blanked Rockport 12-0. Krista MacKenzie had three hits and Courtney Rosales had three hits, including two doubles, as the Tigers (11-1) totaled 18 hits as a team.

North Reading tops Ipswich

The Tigers (3-6) fell 84-61 to North Reading despite a number of strong performances. Among the winners were Leah Webb in the shot put (31-5), Olivia Ruta in the pole vault (7-0), Hannah O'Flynn in the discus (91-2), Tess Salabella in the javelin (91-2) and Molly Miller in the dash (16.7).

Clippers maul Tigers

There is no negating the fact that Bill Pettingell and his Clipper baseball team are in the hunt.

Newburyport's chances were brightened even further when the Ipswich Tigers, a team that presented the Clippers with their first loss in the season opener, prowled into town looking for another easy meal.

Rusty Newburyport can't fend off division rival Tigers

The Newburyport boys lacrosse team, which had reached the 4-4 mark before April vacation week began, was a squad that looked as if it was turning a corner for a strong push for the tourney. After beating River Rival foes Pentucket and Georgetown, a break after a couple hard-fought victories just might have been what the doctor had ordered.

Desmond's offseason regimen pays spectacular dividends

If Kerry Desmond had done nothing more than stay in moderately decent shape in the offseason, she would've been a formidable pitcher in the Cape Ann League this season.

Ipswich High's junior ace already has two years of varsity experience under her belt. Coming off a 15-5 season, the hard-throwing Desmond could rely on her savvy and confidence to become a league all-star again.

Ipswich tracksters fall to Triton

The Tigers fell to 1-7 on the season after a 94-51 setback against Triton despite a fine outing from sophomore Greg Krathwohl, who won the 2-mile (10:23) and 800 (2:12.5).

Chris Pinto captured the pole vault (11 feet), while Ipswich also won the 4x400 relay (3:55.7) behind Sam Thomas, Nick Philpot, Dan Tibbetts and Andy Vickery.

Powerful Triton too much for Ipswich girls

A strong Triton team was too much for the Tigers, beating them 85-58. 

  Three members of Ipswich's 4x400 relay team took first place finishes as April Hoffman placed first in the 300 hurdles (50.6), Steph Sutherby took first in the long jump (15-3) and Hannah O'Flynn captured the 400 (63.3). Together with Lia Webb, they won the 4x4 relay (4:25.4).

Masco still perfect after beating Ipswich

The undefeated Chieftains (8-0) scored double-digit runs for the fourth time in eight games and beat Ipswich 19-1 behind sophomore Chris Splinter, who belted a three-run homer and totaled five RBI. Kyle Shepard picked up his third win on the hill with seven strikeouts in five innings of work and Pat Matvichuk helped the offense with a 4 for 5, 4 RBI showing.

Tigers improve to 5-1

Junior ace Kerry Desmond notched her fifth win on the mound and went 3 for 3 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Krista McKenzie went 3 for 4 with three RBIs and Emily Bouvier was 3 for 3 with three RBIs. The Tigers (5-1) pounded out 19 hits and led 11-0 after three innings.

Tigers fall to North Reading

The Tigers (2-2) were stymied by North Reading ace Brian O'Neil, who tossed six shutout innings to beat Ipswich 6-0. Greg Doucette nearly equaled him on Ipswich's hill but North Reading scratched across single runs in the thrid, fourth and fifth frames before plating three in the sixth to pull away. Jimmy Cadogan had two of Ipswich's four hits.

Ipswich ace Desmond tosses no-hitter

Ipswich's junior ace Kerry Desmond might tell you she didn't have her best stuff since she issues five walks in a 9-0 win over Manchester Essex. But that would be mostly modesty talking.

Desmond tossed the first no-hitter of her career, fanning 11 Hornets en route to the historic ending.

Desmond tosses no-no in rout

Ipswich's junior ace Kerry Desmond might tell you she didn't have her best stuff since she issues five walks in a 9-0 win over Manchester Essex. But that would be mostly modesty talking.

Desmond tossed the first no-hitter of her illustrious career, fanning 11 Hornets en route to the historic ending.

Ipswich beats Triton with early onslaught

The Tigers (2-1) blitzed to a 7-2 lead at hafltime and held on for dear life after the break as Triton came storming back. Ipswich came away with an 11-10 win.

Erin Vana led the offense with a hat trrick while Lyndsay French had two goals and an assist and Kim Corkum added a pair of goals with a helper. Sarah Mallard chipped in a goal to go with two assists.

Ipswich Boys Track Runners to Watch

Coach: Ken Spellman (40th year)

Last year's record: 4-5

Runners to watch: Nick Philpot, Sr., 400/Long Jump; Sam Thomas, Sr., Distance; Sam McMahon, Sr., Hurdles/ Triple Jump; Greg Krathwohl, So., Mile/800; Chris Pinto, Sr., Pole Vault/300 Hurdles; Adam Dillon, So., Jumps

Ipswich Girls Track Runners To Watch

Coach: Micki McVann (5th year)

Last year's record: 3-7

Runners to watch: April Hoffmann, Sr., Hurdles/Long Jump/4x4Relay; Olivia Ruta, Sr., 100 Hurdles/Pole Vault/4x1 Relay; Tess Salabella, Sr., Javelin/Discus/800; Becca Fanning, Sr., Mile/400/High Jump/4x4 Relay; Erika Giovaniello, Sr., Middle Distance/ Long Jump/4x4 Relay; Lia Webb, So., Shot Put/Javelin/Sprints/Relays

Ipswich Softball Preview

Last year's record: 15-5

Coach: Doug Woodworth (3rd season)

Returning players: Kerry Desmond, Jr., P; Krista MacKenzie, Jr., 2B; Jackie Hulbert, So., 1B; Emma Docking, Sr., SS; Kelley Michael, So., 3B; Courtney Rosales, Jr., OF; Tiffany DeFrancesco, Sr., OF; Jena Woodworth, So., OF; Lauren Mazzola, So., OF; Emily Bouvier, Jr., OF.

Ipswich Baseball Preview

Last year's record: 6-12

Coach: Gardy O'Flynn (Sixth year, 55-46)

Key returnees: Jimmy Cadogan Jr., P; Al Lampropoulos Sr., 1B; Greg Doucette Sr., P; Chris Tolios Sr., C; Mark O'Flynn Jr., OF; Nate Conway Sr., P; Mike Puente Jr., P

Ipswich captures season-opening tournament over host Georgetown

The rain and cold couldn't stop Ipswich in the first Bert Spofford Memorial Baseball Tournament in Georgetown this weekend. Neither could Newburyport or Georgetown, for that matter, as the Tigers captured the crown with a pair of thrilling victories.

Local baseball teams will play in Spofford's memory

Perhaps a moment of silence wouldn't be long enough to memorialize one of the region's most influential sports figures.

In that sense, it's only fitting that the entire opening weekend on the local baseball scene will be spent paying tribute to Bert Spofford, who died at the age of 90 last July.

North Cambridge Catholic jumps all over Ipswich

HAVERHILL | Andrew Gianakakis closed out his high school basketball career in memorable fashion last night when the Ipswich High senior had 14 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and buried a 3-pointer.

Still, the 6-foot-1 center looked glum afterwards. And why not?

Ipswich moves on

Senior guard Myles Layman scored a season-high 23 points, the same amount scored by teammate Peter Karas, as the Tigers (12-10) moved into the Division 4 North semifinals with last night's road victory.

Buzzer beater can't save Ipswich girls from tourney loss

IPSWICH | At one moment there was an incredulous celebration, a mob scene on the floor of the Ipswich High basketball gym.

Moments later, the devastation of finding out that the Tigers had suffered a horrible loss to Watertown, 52-51, in a Division 3 North first round playoff game that will live through the ages in this Cape Ann community.

Ipswich boys basketball shades St. Mary's

LYNN | It's a moment Ipswich sophomore forward Aaron Jessen will never forget. It's also a moment that Tigers' basketball coach Doug Woodworth hopes his team can move on from as quickly as possible.

Ipswich let a 10-point lead melt away in the fourth quarter, then won in dramatic fashion when Jessen's 18-foot jump shot dropped with two seconds remaining for a 69-68 victory over St. Mary's in a Division 4 North first round affair.

DiPanfilo, Clifford pace Bishop Fenwick

In a battle of two state tournament-bound basketball teams, it was the Bishop Fenwick Crusaders who prevailed over Ipswich, 66-58. The efforts of Nolan DiPanfilo and Mike Clifford did the Tigers in. The two junior classmates scored a combined 51 points.

Ipswich resurrects season after 3-7 start to make state tourney

Doug Woodworth heard the murmurs during Ipswich High's summer league season. It was pure offseason gossip, yet some seemed to take to take it as gospel.

The gist of the talk was that Ipswich didn't have a prayer of making the state tournament this winter. The Tigers had just had a superb three-year run, winning one Division 4 state title and nearly winning it the other two years, but now all those players were gone.

Smith breaks Ipswich girls scoring record

The Ipswich girls basketball team picked up a huge win yesterday afternoon and Amber Smith broke the school's all-time scoring record in the process. Quite simply, it was a great night for the Tigers.

Ipswich wraps up tourney berth

When the Ipswich boys basketball team got off to a 2-5 start this season, coach Doug Woodworth wasn't thinking about the postseason. But Woodworth and the Tigers can start preparing for the Division 4 North tournament now after reeling off eight wins in the last 11 games.

Knock on wood for Woodworth

He's 53 years old and has worn a lot of coaching hats in Ipswich.

If the Ipswich High Tigers offered synchronized swimming or rugby, Doug Woodworth would probably have tried coaching those two sports, too. The people closest to 'Woody' are convinced it's in his blood to coach.

Masco pressure, slow start doom Ipswich

Masconomet girls basketball coach Bob Romeo wasn't expecting to hold Ipswich junior forward Amber Smith scoreless for long stretches during any point in last night's game.

So you can imagine his surprise when the Chieftains held the entire Ipswich team at zero for the first 11 minutes and cruised to a 58-41 win at home.

Masco's Stewart, Ipswich's Smith set for showdown tonight

After hearing the question, Masconomet girls basketball coach Bob Romeo rocked back in his chair and took a deep breath.

The body language told the story of a man putting deep thought into the query. The answer that followed proved the thought was actually focused on finding a way to be polite. In your opinion, are Masco's Caroline Stewart and Ipswich's Amber Smith the two most dominant players on the North Shore?

Amber Smith could reach 2,000 points

Excuse me while I brush up on my math skills here for a moment.

It doesn't take Will Hunting to come up with an equation that proves Ipswich junior Amber Smith, who just surpassed 1,000 points in the Ipswich Holiday Tournament, could reach 2,000 career points before she's done. So, here goes ...

Smith surpasses 1,000 points for Ipswich girls basketball

IPSWICH | Ipswich High forward Amber Smith was eight points shy of 1,000 for her career heading into last night's game against Triton, but a personal milestone was hardly her priority.

"We've never won our own (Christmas) tourney," explained Smith. "There were more important things than (scoring 1,000)."

Smith powers Ipswich, again

Ipswich junior Amber Smith has a reputation for coming up big in big games. Her trip to North Andover last night was no different.

The Tigers' talented junior hit 9-of-16 floor shots in a 21 point effort that carried the undefeated visitors (4-0) to a 45-31 girls' basketball victory over North Andover.

Generals overtake Ipswich with third quarter onslaught

HAMILTON | Hamilton-Wenham boys basketball coach Marty Binette said it was the offense. His counterpart, Ipswich's Doug Woodworth, thought it was defense.

The two coaches may not have been able to agree on why Binette's Generals were able to blow open a tight game in the third quarter last night, but neither would argue about when Hamilton-Wenham seized control.

Ipswich Boys Basketball Preview

Last year's record: 20-4

Coach: Doug Woodworth (14th season)

Key returnees: Andrew Gianakakis, 6-1, Sr., C; Alex Lampropoulos, 5-11, Sr., G; Myles Layman, 5-10, Sr., G; Pete Karas, 5-11, Sr., F; Sam King, 6-0, Sr., G.

Ipswich Girls Basketball Preview

Last year's record: 14-8 (lost to Swampscott, 76-63, in Division 3 North quarterfinals)

Coach: Mandy Zegarowski (5th season)

Key returnees: Amber Smith, Jr. F; Audrey Shaughnessy, Jr. C; Tess Falabella, Sr. F; Stephanie Sutherby, So. G; Lyndsay French, Sr. G.

Cotter, Masterson lead Generals to season-ending win over Ipswich

IPSWICH | There was no way Hamilton-Wenham senior captain and running back Jake Cotter was going to miss his team's final game. Not against his team's biggest rivals, and certainly not on Thanksgiving.

Ipswich seniors remain positive heading into Thanksgiving

It's hard to blame Alex Lampropoulos from walking away from the Ipswich High School football team during the preseason.

To borrow a line from Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, Lampropoulos | one of just five returning seniors from the Tigers' Division 3A Super Bowl championship team of 2006 | wondered how tomorrow could ever follow today.

Thanksgiving Day Preview: Hamilton-Wenham at Ipswich

Where: Ipswich High School Field

Date: Thursday

Time: 10 a.m.

Coaches: Andrew Morency, Hamilton-Wenham; Ted Flaherty, Ipswich.

Captains: Hamilton-Wenham: Jake Cotter, Sr. RB/LB; Nate Masterson, Sr. RB/LB; Tom Drinkwater, Sr. OL/DL; Ipswich: Chris Tolios, Sr. OL/LB.

Newburyport corners Ipswich girls soccer in North final

The Newburyport girls' soccer team not only has speed, a plethora of talent and great ball movement, but it's also very heady | as overmatched Ipswich High found yesterday morning at Leary Field.

The once-beaten Clippers scored four times on head balls off of corners and generally spent so much time in Ipswich territory that the field may have seemed tilted to the Tigers' end in a 6-1 victory.

Clippers beat Ipswich to capture second straight sectional crown

"Forget about vengeance and focus exclusively on excellence."

That was the pregame message Robb Gonnam delivered to his No. 2-seeded Newburyport girls team before they played No. 8 Ipswich in the Division 3 North final at Acton-Boxborough High School's Leary Field.

Ipswich defeats Georgetown in shootout

After a scoreless regulation and overtime, No. 12 Georgetown fell to No. 8 Ipswich in a shootout, 4-3, in the semifinals of the Division 3 North tourney.

Julie Fehlmann scored a goal in the shootout for the Georgetown (11-8-1), while Vanessa Coolidge stood out at goalie and Katherine Falzareno played a tremendous game at sweeper

Amesbury ready for Thanksgiving after victory over Ipswich

AMESBURY | Amesbury did its part last night in setting the stage for a huge Thanksgiving Day tilt with Newburyport.

The Indians (4-5, 3-1) kept their Cape Ann League Small hopes alive with a 35-13 victory over Ipswich at Landry Stadium. If Newburyport (6-3, 3-0) beats Lynnfield today (11 a.m., Lynnfield High), the annual Thanksgiving Day game between Amesbury and Newburyport will have a league title at stake.

Gaudiano passes Stehlin as winningest coach in Newburyport football history

NEWBURYPORT | Newburyport football coach Ed Gaudiano has never counted wins, but he may have been thinking about a few that got away last night at 8:50 p.m.

At that exact time, the Clippers coach stood in a short-sleeve shirt on a 40-degree night | dripping from a Gatorade shower he'd just received from his captains while standing on the sidelines. The celebration was a result of Gaudiano's passing Jim Stehlin to become the winningest coach in program history.

Ipswich still winless

Alex Lampropoulos caught a pair of touchdown passes from Zach Gorrell, but winless Ipswich (0-8) couldn't keep up with one of the Cape Ann League's best teams last night. "We moved the ball pretty well," said Ipswich coach Ted Flaherty. "We had a 91-yard touchdown drive and we saw some good things on offense. But, defensively, they were too much for us. They were quick and we had no answer for the things they did."

Generals end 21-year drought with CAL title

When his team started the season a less than impressive 1-2-1, Hamilton-Wenham boys soccer coach Matt Gauron didn't panic. His patience paid off, as the Generals went on to win 10 of their next 12 including their sixth straight, 1-0, over Ipswich yesterday.

Ipswich plays tough, but falls late to Lynnfield

The Tigers were denied their first win of the season as visiting Lynnfield scored the decisive touchdown in the fourth quarter to break a tie and leave with a 20-14 victory.

Jimmy Cadogan gave Ipswich a 7-0 lead with a 4-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Then, in the third quarter, Chad Leonard ran it in from two yards out to give Ipswich a 14-6 advantage.

Pentucket shuts down Ipswich

Valerie Grim scored an unassisted goal for the Sachems (6-6-1) in the third minute. KC Jones and Julia Quattrini played well, according to Sachems coach Elaine Treado.

Masconomet stays unbeaten by thrashing Ipswich

IPSWICH | Masconomet's undefeated season was never really in jeopardy as the visitors ran through the mud and were too slick for the Ipswich Tigers, 42-8 last night.

Senior T.C. Mannetta led a quartet of running backs for the 6-0 Chieftains, gaining 72 yards on just four carries, including the a 51-yard touchdown run in the early minutes.

Ipswich faces tough task against Masco

Ipswich coach Ted Flaherty won't be doing much scoreboard watching when his 0-5 Tigers host Masconomet tonight. The Chieftains (5-0) have been terrorizing the Cape Ann League and perhaps no one outside the Ipswich dressing room gives the Tigers any kind of chance.

Clippers get back on track with offensive onslaught

After completing what may prove to be its most difficult week in the regular season, Newburyport (10-1-1) clinched an EMass. Tournament berth. The Clippers encountered the first blemishes on their record last week in a three-game stretch that saw the locals lose to North Andover, beat North Reading and tie Mascomomet. Yesterday's nine goals were four more than Newburyport scored all of last week.

Tigers no match for North Reading

Dino Rizzo ran for two touchdowns in the first quarter and North Reading kept Ipswich winless (0-5) in the Cape Ann League after recording a 35-6 road victory.

Ipswich trailed 35-0 when Nathanial Bocko scored on a 35-yard run.

Balanced scoring leads Ipswich

Three different players found the back of the net as Ipswich downed Triton 3-2.

Elita Nicholson, Kayla Jernegan and Erika Geovaniello had the goals while Lois McFayden and Lizzy Fanning also played well for the Tigers (6-2-2).

Ipswich Cheerleading Photo Gallery

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Lynch scores twice for North Andover

Courtney Lynch erupted for two goals and an assist to carry North Andover to its 10th win with a 3-0 shutout of Ipswich. With the win, the flawless Knights qualified for the state tourney for the eighth straight year. Alison McCarthy posted her ninth shutout in the 10 games. Katie McKinney turned aside 15 shots in defeat.

Triton scores first points, gets first win

BYFIELD | The Triton football team's fanbase can breathe easy this weekend.

The Vikings are on the board.

Triton tallied its first points of the season last night en route to a 28-24 victory over Ipswich at Triton Regional High. In the second quarter, the Vikings stopped their season-long scoreless streak at 135 minutes and went on to score 28 points in the next 16 minutes.

Tigers looking for first win

They can't take anything for granted with an 0-3 record, but the Ipswich Tigers feel they have a legitimate shot against 0-3 Triton on the road tonight (7 p.m. in Byfield). Triton has been respectable on defense, but has yet to score a point.

Masco blanks Ipswich

Masconomet improved 5-1 and goalkeeper Annie Burns picked up her third shutout of the year as the Chieftans blanked Ipswich 4-0. Cait Clark netted two goals for Masconomet and Jamie Wright added two assists.

Galligan's two tallies lead Pentucket

Sarah Galligan scored two goals to lead Pentucket to a 6-1 victory over Ipswich. Lyndsay Beaton added a goal and two assists. Anne Cleary had a goal and an assist. Christine Roy and Brianna Dunn added one goal each and Katie Studzinski tallied three assists.

Cadogan's 4 TDs can't push Ipswich past North Andover

NORTH ANDOVER | The Ipswich High football team finally found some offense in its third game of the season.

Unfortunately, host North Andover had a little bit more.

Despite four touchdowns (3 rushing, 1 receiving) from Jimmy Cadogan, the Tigers fell for the third time in as many games, dropping a 40-27 decision to the Scarlet Knights at Walsh Stadium.

Ipswich shuts out Wilmington

Ipswich defeated Wilmington 3-0. Amanda Marshall, Alicia Didio, and Kelly Gallanar scored for the Tigers. Gallanar also had an assist in the game.

Ipswich falls to Manchester Essex

Manchester Essex breezed past Ipswich 6-1. Chelsey Macklin scored the Tigers' lone goal.

Generals, Tigers tie

Down 1-0 with 10 minutes remaining, Hamilton-Wenham scored to tie Ipswich 1-1. Alana Figurido recorded the goal. Generals (1-1-1) goalie Emily Helming (12 saves) was immense while defender Pheobe Burr, sweeper Cassie Penta and forward Candice Dangora played well.

Hamilton-Wenham holds on against Ipswich

In a thrilling second half that featured four goals, Hamilton-Wenham was able to hold off a strong Ipswich comeback effort, winning the game 3-2. John Britton had two assists for the Generals in the win, and Wes Evans scored one of the two Tiger goals.

Ipswich football has rough go of it vs. Pentucket

IPSWICH | Ted Flaherty spoke nothing but facts last night.

Quotes such as "sophomores struggle to tackle seniors" and "they were better in all facets of the game" came out of the Ipswich football coach's mouth in the aftermath of his team's 48-6 loss to Pentucket last night at Ipswich High School.

Pentucket's Bunnell (4 TDs) scorches Ipswich

IPSWICH | One carry into last night's game, Nate Bunnell knew it was going to be a good night for himself and his Pentucket football teammates.

His first carry | a fullback trap on the game's third play | resulted in a 51-yard touchdown and set the tone for the entire night. Bunnell finished with a career-high four touchdowns, rushing for 138 yards on just five carries as the visiting Sachems cruised to their first victory of the season by crushing host Ipswich, 48-6.

Jernegan, Tigers roll to victory

Kayla Jernegan scored twice and Erica Giovaniello added an insurance marker as Ipswich cruised to a 3-1 win over Lynnfield. Tess Falabella, Melanie McFayden and Elita Nicholson set up the Ipswich goals, while Lia Webb made 18 saves in the win.

Burke's big day propels Royals

Georgetown broke open a 1-1 game at halftime and cruised to a 4-1 win over Ipswich in Cape Ann League Small action. Kelly Burke scored a pair of goals for the Royals (2-1) while Sarah Leblanc and Danielle Epstein (assist) also had goals in the win. Karen O'Hare stopped six shots to earn the win while defender Haley Gisonno and midfielder Emily Messelaar had strong defensive games.

Ipswich beats North Reading

North Reading fell to Ipswich 4-2. Melissa Psallidas and Amanda Goddard each scored for the Hornets.

Marblehead football stops Ipswich in season opener

IPSWICH | There's no bigger game than the next one.

The excitement in the Marblehead High football team's postgame huddle was a great example of that cliche often used by coaches as a motivational tool. And the silent eyes focused on one barking voice in the Ipswich circle was an even better one.

Ipswich drops opener

Ipswich dropped its season opener on the road, 2-1 to Lynnfield. The Pioneers jumped out a 2-0 lead before the Tigers (0-1) answered with a goal by Kelly Gallanar off an assist from Chelsey Macklin. Ipswich goalie Kati McKinney made eight saves in the loss.

Ipswich Girls Soccer Preview

Last year's record: 4-13-1

Coach: Manny Lopes (2nd year)

Returning starters: Tess Salabella, Sr. back; Becca Fanning, Sr. back; Erika Giovanniello, Sr. midfield; Elita Nicholson, Sr. midfield; Jessica Cote, Sr. midfield; Kayla Jernigan, Sr. forward; Melissa McFayden, Sr. midfield; Lizzy Fanning, Soph. back; Stephanie Sutherby, Soph. back; Lia Webb, Soph. goalie.

Super Bowl champ Ipswich starting from scratch

IPSWICH | Every Cape Ann League team on the Ipswich High football schedule will be paying close attention to the Tigers this season.

Every team that plays them will also be going for the jugular.

It's human nature. Ipswich lost virtually everyone from an 11-2 team that won the Division 3A Super Bowl last season; 43 of the 55 players this year are either freshmen or sophomores.