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

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.

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 | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.