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Latham captures state's long jump title

It's no secret that Triton Regional High is a veritable hive of track and field prowess. Joe Colbert's team is a buzzing, flying, and altogether swarming group of athletes bent on a prize perhaps sweeter than nectar.

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Triton falls in first round of state tourney

No. 8 Wellesley beat No. 25 Triton in the preliminary round of the Division 2 East Tournament. Craig White and Caleb Woodworth scored one goal each for the Vikings (8-9). Chris LeSage had an assist. Carson True earned the praise of Vikings coach Donna Andersen for his work in goal.

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Triton girls fall to Weston in first round

The Triton girls lacrosse program has come a long way since its inception, and thanks to its best season in school history, the Vikings and their head coach Stacey Beaulieu can look forward to a bright future.

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Hornets close out Vikings with seven-goal burst

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Like basketball, lacrosse is a game of runs.

How else could you explain yesterday's girls lacrosse game between Manchester Essex and Triton ? The Hornets were up 6-2 at the half before the Vikings tied it at six and later eight. Finally, Manchester Essex closed the game with an impressive seven-goal run en route to a 15-8 win. The Hornets (7-6) never trailed but the margin didn't feel safe until the final whistle.

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Triton hurts Amesbury's chances to clinch CAL title

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In a game that could've concluded with the Amesbury softball team claiming a share of the Cape Ann League title yesterday afternoon, Triton not only played the role of spoiler but catapulted itself into the same CAL fray.

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State tourney-bound Triton eliminates Port from postseason contention

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NEWBURYPORT | River Rival clashes don't normally need any extra incentives, but it was the postseason come early at War Memorial Stadium as both Triton and Newburyport were in desperation mode faced with the prospect of elimination from the state tournament with one more loss.

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Hartford's eight points give Georgetown the lead in CAL Div. 2

Georgetown (10-4) overcame a 6-3 halftime deficit to take sole possession of the lead in the Cape Ann League Division 2 standings. Shannon Hartford notched four goals and four assists for the Royals. Alyssa Rosenthal added two goals. Michelle Reilly had a goal and an assist. Kelly Burke, Emily Messelaar and Kristen Pingree scored a goal each. April Surrett made 10 saves. Pauline Reilly and Katherine Falzereno played well defensively according to Royals coach Heather Hartford.

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Overpowering Kneeland keeps Vikes in tournament contention

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For now, call the Triton baseball team the giant killers.

In a few weeks, the Vikings may be known as the double-digit seed in the Division 2 North Tournament that no high seed wants to draw in the first round.

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O'Leary hired as Triton's head football coach

Triton athletic director David Dempsey brought closure to the uncertainty surrounding the school's football coaching vacancy yesterday by naming Jim O'Leary as head coach for the 2008 season.

O'Leary, a 41-year-old Salem (Mass.) High alumnus, previously served as an assistant at Lynnfield High (1989-1996) and Salem High (1997-2000). He also served as a junior varsity basketball coach at Danvers High from 1997 to 2000. He has no head coaching experience at the high school level and has not been a member of a high school staff since 2000.

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Generals fall to Triton

The Generals had a slow start and found themselves behind 10-3 and unable to battle back in falling to Triton 17-9. Jake Cotter led the offense with three goals while Marcus Hanna scored twice. H-W (9-6) got single goals from Ryan Hanna, Casey Collier, Steve Dangora and Cory Daff.

Boys Lacrosse, 05/13/08 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars Read More »

Triton's tourney hopes suffer blow with loss to Central Catholic

Just when you thought it was safe to put on your sandals, this spring's frigid off-shore breeze has decided to thwart any possibility of a sunny River Rival lacrosse game.

 Most teams tend not to blame the weather for their performances, and yesterday was no exception for the Triton boys lacrosse team.

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Triton two-sport star Kneeland starting to lean toward a baseball future

Since his arrival at Triton Regional, Cam Kneeland has been star on both the baseball diamond and golf course. But this year, the Vikings ace pitcher and slugger is a strong contender for Cape Ann League player of the year honors.1 Photo

Triton's Cam Kneeland has been turning a lot of heads this spring. Both at the plate and on the mound.

"When he's up at the plate, you don't want to miss him," says Vikings coach Steve Padovani, "because at any given at bat, he can do something you don't see very much at the high school level. It's scary to think of how good he will be, because he can only get better."

Baseball, 05/12/08 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars Read More »

Maguire out for season

Triton distance runner Keely Maguire, a Georgetown resident, will miss the remainder of the season due to compartment syndrome. The condition, which is caused by inflammation, results in a lack of blood supply to the knees.

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A test of stamina: Vikings outlast Sachems

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The Triton girls lacrosse team must be exhausted.

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Triton claims CAL title with victory over powerhouse Masco

Triton’s Devin Haddock is the picture of concentration as she sails over a hurdle on her way to placing first in the 100-meter hurdles during yesterday’s showdown against Masconomet.1 Photo

The Triton girls track team captured its first Cape Ann League title since 1999 yesterday without the services of Division 1 college scholarship recipient Keely Maguire.

The University of New Hampshire-bound senior from Georgetown will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to compartment syndrome | or a lack of blood supply in the knees as a result of inflammation.

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Rockport downs Triton 6-5 in OT

It may have taken over four hours to complete, but the Rockport Vikings couldn't think of a better way to spend a Tuesday night, as they defeated Triton, 6-5 in 11 innings. The victory sent the Vikings over .500 with a 6-5 record.

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Dulleau pitches 14 innings in Triton victory

The Vikings (5-7 overall, 3-2 Cape Ann League) received timely hitting from Kerri Carleton, Caitlin Stevens, Lauren Sergeant, and Katie McCance. Marion Dulleau pitched all 14 innings, allowing eight hits and two walks. She recorded nine strikeouts.

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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.

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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).

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Georgetown bests Kneeland, Triton

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Cam Kneeland's torrid start was perhaps the biggest factor in the Triton baseball team's 4-0 record leading into the school's April vacation last week.

But the Vikings senior, who leads all River Rival players in home runs and batting average, wasn't able to prevent his squad from completing April vacation with a three-game losing streak Saturday.

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Triton can't solve Masco mystery

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For Triton, Masconomet's home park has proven to be a house of horrors the past two seasons.

Last year, the Vikings' season ended there in extra innings against the Chieftains in the second round of the state tournament. In their only scheduled meeting this year, Triton's luck was no better.

Baseball, 04/25/08 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars Read More »

Triton's Sheldon honored for nearly 40 years of coaching service

Newburyport’s Jack Barry holds his breath as he attempts to clear the bar in the high jump during yesterday’s Henry Sheldon Triple Classic track meet at Triton Regional High School. Barry placed fifth in the event with a jump of 5 feet.3 Photos

On an exceptionally beautiful day along the marsh at Triton High School, the track teams of Amesbury, Newburyport, Ipswich, Pentucket, and Triton gathered for the annual Triton Triple Classic for a special occasion to honor the man who first started the event back in the early 1970s.

Boys Track and Field, 04/24/08 » 0 Comments & 0.0 Stars Read More »

Triton back in tourney hunt

 Optimism and persistence are two key ingredients for winning that can be categorized in a number of different ways.

Not giving up, working hard, correcting faults, trust, and positive thinking will always overwhelm it's counterparts, and in sports, those factors not only raise team spirit and play, but turn around seasons and transform contenders into champions.

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Triton suffers first defeat of season

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The spring sports season is here in full effect, and the weather is finally beginning to agree with high school's warmest season.

However, despite clear skies and a bright, late morning sun, the Triton baseball team played with more gloom than boom in their aluminum bats.

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Gendreau hits century mark in HW win

Senior co-captain Ryan Gendreau notched his 100th career goal and totaled three on the afternoon to pace the Generals over Triton 11-4. Fellow co-captain Jake Cotter also tallied three scores | marking the third straight game he's recorded a hat trick.

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Amesbury slides by Triton

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Locked up in a pitchers' duel between Triton's Lauren Sargent and Amesbury's Jordan Oliva, the Indians' Kelsey Fournier hit a fourth-inning solo home run that was the difference in the game.

Amesbury's Abby Pare made six assists from second base and Kerri Salvatore had a nice catch, while also throwing out a girl at first base from right field for the Indians. On the Triton side Mikaela Strangie was 2 for 2 with a single and a double.

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Katin pitches Triton past Newburyport

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Triton picked up its first victory over Newburyport in two seasons Saturday | a 3-2 victory at Lower Field.

Triton's Sam Ferrara scored from third base on a passed ball in the top of the seventh. That run proved to be the difference. Joe Katin earned the complete-game victory for the Vikings in the opener, allowing six hits and one earned run.

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Clutch Vikings Sink Clippers

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Yesterday at the Triton Regional High School, the Vikings battled the Newburyport Clippers in a River Rival league match-up. A stalemate for the majority of the game, it was a handful of big plays, and big errors, that helped finalize the outcome.

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Triton girls continue quest for CAL title

With wins over previously undefeated Hamilton-Wenham (93-52) and a talented North Reading squad (80-65), the still-undefeated Triton girls track team (5-0) has now reached the halfway point to its season goal | a Cape Ann League championship.

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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.

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Bishop lifts Vikes over Gloucester in OT

It took a two-goal fourth quarter comeback and what Triton coach Donna Andersen called a "Doug Flutie-like hail marry toss" before Paul Bishop (1 goal) scored the game-winning goal in overtime for the Vikings to knock off Gloucester, 8-7.

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Triton tops Newburyport in River Rival showdown

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While the season is still young, the uncomfortably cold temperatures could not cool off a potent Triton attack that always seemed in control against River Rival Newburyport to earn the Vikings' second straight victory, 11-5.

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Triton Softball Preview

Coach: Jim Hounam (21st season)

Last season: 12-6

Key players: Kristina Spencer, jr.; Caitlin Stevens, sr.; Gail LeBrun, jr.

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Triton boys relinquish CAL stranglehold with loss to Wilmington

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The River Rival Region's outdoor track season began yesterday with coaches, athletes and spectators longing for the indoors.

The most surprising turn of events came in the boys tri-meet between Newburyport, Triton and Wilmington. Triton fell to Wilmington, 85<1/2> to 59<1/2>, signalling a shift in power in the Cape Ann League. The Triton boys have won four of the last five CAL titles and five of last six CAL Open titles.

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Second half comeback sparks Masco victory

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For a long time it looked like the Masconomet Regional girls lacrosse team was going to kick off its season with loss. Then, after a difficult first half, the Chieftains got things together.

Heather Fraser scored the game-winner with about two minutes to play as Masco erased an early deficit for an opening day 8-7 win over Triton.

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Colbert has Triton track program on top of CAL

Deanna Latham was one of four Triton girls runners to qualify for the New England Championship Meet last year and could play a role in the team’s success this season.1 Photo

Joe Colbert has shaped one of the area's most dominant powerhouses in his eight-year coaching stint as the Triton boys outdoor track coach.

His Vikings have won four of the last five Cape Ann League regular-season titles and five of their last six CAL Open championships. The team has grown to the point where it annually turns out 70-plus athletes and seems to replace every key senior leader with a talented freshman waiting in the wings.

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Triton Girls Track and Field Preview

Coach: Joe Colbert (2nd year)

Last season's record: 6-4

Returning lettermen: Keely Maguire, sr.; Nicki Wurdeman, sr.; Michelle Bashaw, sr.; Liz Cain, sr.; Merideth McWeeney, jr.; Rachel Bourque, jr.; Ashley Pinette, jr.; Devon Haddock, jr.; Deanna Latham, so; Tori Clay, so.; Vanessa Short, so.; Ashley Matthews, so.; Caitlin Short, so.; Nicole Rodgers, so.

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Triton Boys Track and Field Preview

Coach: Joe Colbert (8th year)

Last season: 10-0

Returning lettermen: Peter Rock, sr.; Andrew Goodwin, sr.; Corey Denman, sr.; Kyle Devenish, sr.; Harley Cox, sr.; Bill Tindle, jr.; Brian Cosgrove, jr.; Nate Shelter, jr.; Evan Schwarz, jr.; Tom Graham, jr.; Tom Bashaw, so.; Collin Smith, so.; Zack Peabody, so.; Tom Kaminske, so.; Adam Oullette, so.; Joe Gamache, jr.

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Triton Girls Lacrosse Preview

Coach: Stacey Beaulieu (second year)

Last season: 8-9

Key players: Sarah Peterson, sr.; Michelle Godfrey, sr.; Kristie Davis, sr.; Amanda Desjardins, sr.

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Triton Boys Lacrosse Preview

Coach: Donna Andersen (fifth year)

Last season: 11-6

Key players: Paul Bishop, sr.; Chris LeSage, sr.; Derek Clark, sr.; Josh Arango, sr.; Caleb Woodworth, jr.; Craig White, jr.

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Vikings drop winless Amesbury in regular-season finale

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Last night at the Graf ice rink, the Triton Vikings ended their season on a positive note by beating the Amesbury Indians, 6-0.

The Indians' (0-19-1) frustrating season finally came to an end, and the Vikings | who narrowly missed a tournament berth at 8-9-2 | will also be looking toward the future.

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Newburyport records nine goals in tournament-clinching win

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As the game clock ticked off the final seconds of last night's Newburyport vs. Triton tilt, the scene hardly resembled what hockey fans have come to expect from the classic River Rival matchup.

Newburyport's forwards, as had been the case all night, continued to pepper a Triton net, which at that point was being guarded by the team's second-string goalie. The scoreboard read 9-0 Newburyport, and fans who had long-since recognized the inevitable outcome began heading for the exit.

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Smooth sailing for Vikes after fast start

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Perhaps motivated by its last-second loss to Newburyport last Friday or the fact that it still needed that elusive 10th victory to qualify for the EMass. tournament, the Triton girls wasted no more time punching their ticket by routing Amesbury, 52-21.

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Division 2 North Sectional

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Six days after the New England Patriots failed to make history, the Greater Lawrence wrestling team made a lot of it yesterday at the Division 2 North Sectional at Beverly High School.

The Reggies, who are the defending Division 2 dual-meet champions, overwhelmed the 12-team field to finish first with 278 points, placing seven in the finals, crowned four champions, placed all 14 wrestlers (top six) and advanced 12 to next week's Division 2 state meet at Reading.

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Clippers back in tournament

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With a state tournament berth on the line, it was Newburyport that was able to survive a battle of attrition over Triton, 37-35, ending the Vikings' four-game winning streak.

Things were not going according to plan for the Clippers in the first half, as Nicki Wurdeman and the Viking gang romped out to a 21-13 halftime lead.

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Clutch free throw shooting seals tournament berth for Clippers

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Thanks to a fourth quarter rally at Triton Regional High School last night, the Newburyport Clippers clinched a tournament berth by out-dueling the Triton Vikings, 55-42.

The contest was a defensive battle throughout, but the Clippers proved to be the better team by hitting jump shots and nailing timely free throws.

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Vikings snap four-game skid against Amesbury

Triton (7-7-2) snapped a four-game losing streak. Craig White had a hat track, giving him 14 goals for the season. Paul Bishop, Caleb Woodworth, Brandon Middleton and Cam Robinson had assists.

Billy Enaire had a goal and an assist for Amesbury. Matt Enaire added a goal. Zack Pizo and Matt Bean also had assists. "It was better than the first time we played," Amesbury coach Peter Cignetti said. "That's all I can ask for. Griffin Lousier and Nick Fornier played well defensively."

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Healthy Hornets regain winning ways with win over Triton

The Manchester Essex boys basketball team found out that things could've been different this year, if the Hornets just could've stayed healthy.

Back at full strength for the first time in six games, Manchester Essex routed Triton, 73-55. The win boosted the Hornets record to just 5-12, but nevertheless head coach Bill Cahill is happy to have his whole team back.

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North Andover rules CAL

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The gap is closing just a bit, but North Andover continues to rule the Cape Ann League.

The Knights captured the CAL meet at Wilmington for the seventh straight time, and 10th time in the last 11 years by scoring 205 points. Masconomet was second (170) and Lynnfield/North Reading (138) came in third.

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LeSage provides Triton with a security blanket in front of net

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Triton's Chris LeSage is worth the price of admission | a big, fast, do-it-all defenseman.

The Vikings' senior captain and his senior mates careers are headed down the home stretch of what has been a phenomenal four-year run.

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Vikings tournament eligible for first time this year

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While nothing about the Triton fourth-quarter comeback against North Andover last night was fast, it was certainly furious.

Down 10 points | 26-16 | heading into the last eight minutes of the game, the Vikings outscored the Scarlet Knights 20-4 in that final frame en route to a 36-30 victory.

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Four-point third quarter dooms Rockport in loss to Triton

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Everything was lining up perfectly for the Rockport boys basketball team in what has so far been a tough season. After beating Essex Aggie on Wednesday, picking up its first win the process, the Vikings looked like they were in control against visiting Triton last night and were about to embark on their first win-streak.

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Welch's work ethic second to none

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The drive to succeed is a staple of the human condition.
To be determined, to desire, and to recognize one's own abilities is mandatory in success. But, to be content with your natural abilities can only get you so far. Challenging yourself physically and mentally is what distinguishes the great from the commonplace.

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Newburyport jumps on Triton early to take first of two meetings

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In what has become easily the biggest River Rival game over the last five years, Triton and Newburyport played their usual slug-it-out, high-intensity hockey game yesterday afternoon.

After jumping out to a quick 4-0 lead, the Clippers barely hung on for a 5-4 victory.

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Triton defeats Masco

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The Vikings (7-8-1) received pins from Joe Chandler (125 pounds), Cody Miller (130), Ryan Flynn (140), Brendan O'Neil (171), Ryan Slepoy (189) and Adam Ouellet (215). Nick Cross (145) won 5-0. Zach Welch (160) won 10-0. Dan Chandler (112) won by forfeit.

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North Reading wallops Triton

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Frederick Hein and Mark Moran scored two goals each for North Reading. Triton trailed 1-0 after one period and 5-0 after two.

"It was one of those nights," Triton coach Kevin Dodier said. "We have nine games left, and we're in position to make a run. We need to push through and regroup as a team."

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GA's new rink may change the landscape of hockey in River Rival Region

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The grand opening last December of the exquisite and state-of-the-art Whiston-Bragdon Arena on the Governor's Academy campus has opened new doors for two of the local hockey programs: Newburyport and Triton.

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White's late-game heroics lift Triton over Sachems

Two third-period goals lifted the Triton hockey team to a 4-2 victory over Pentucket Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Rink.

A boisterous and faithful crowd came to watch the Cape Ann League rivals square off. Both teams entered with the goal of redeeming disappointing losses to Wilmington last week (the Vikings lost to Wilmington last Saturday; the Sachems fell to the league-leading Wildcats last Thursday), and neither team was ready to concede to the other.

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Georgetown outlasts Triton in classic CAL showdown

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Forget the fact that a 1-8 team traveled to a 5-2 team last evening in one of the hardest gyms in which to play in the entire Cape Ann League.

Instead, take a minute to remember some of the down-to-the-wire affairs between Triton and Georgetown during the last two seasons.

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Triton, Hamilton-Wenham end in tie

For the first time in their last five meets, the Triton Vikings did not lose, but they did not win either, tying Hamilton-Wenham 34-34.

Ryan Flynn (140, pin), Tim Hudon (152, 18-7), Zach Welch (160, pin), Brendan O'Neil (171, pin), Adam Ouellet (189, pin), and Kyle Slepboy (heavyweight, pin) posted victories for the Vikings. But, it was Slepboy who was most impressive to coach Shawn McElligott.

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Wilmington humbles Triton

What looked to be billed as a game between potentially the two best teams in the Cape Ann League turned into be quite a one-sided affair with Wilmington routing Triton, 5-1.

Up 1-0 after an evenly played first period, Wilmington slammed the door on the Vikings by netting four goals in the second period. Cam Robinson scored the lone goal for the Vikes in the period, set up nicely by Brandon Middleton.

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Triton AD's daughter coaching school's cheerleading team

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The Triton athletic department continues to raise eyebrows throughout the River Rival community.

After two curious non-renewals of coaching contracts in recent months | Vikings hockey coach Drew Wile dismissed after one season, and Vikings cheerleading coach Kristen Almquist bid farewell after five | Triton's most recent hiring may be the biggest surprise.

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Triton coach earns win against alma mater

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Perhaps no player brought more smiles to Amesbury hockey fans' faces over the last 10 years than Kevin Dodier.

The 2002 Amesbury High graduate was a two-time Cape Ann League most valuable player as a goalie. Over his junior and senior seasons, the Amesbury teams he captained logged a combined record of 30-8-8.

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Triton goalie has sparked team's surprising start

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The Triton hockey team's undefeated start entering this week's Exeter Tournament can be best explained with the old hockey cliche, "You're only as good as your goalie."

Legendary net-minders like Ken Dryden, Patrick Roy, and Martin Brodeur proved that theory on the NHL level, carrying their respective teams to more than a few Stanley Cup titles.

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Smith surpasses 1,000 points for Ipswich girls basketball

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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)."

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Tewksbury gets past Triton

A year ago Tewksbury tuned up on Triton, this year the Vikings made Tewksbury earn the victory in a one-match swing, 44-34. Kostas Themelis (135) won on points 8-0, Shane McDonnell had a pin in 1:41, Colton Blanchette had a pin in 0:46, and Joe Chandler also had a pin 1:14. But, Zach Welch once again stole the show in a captain on captain match pinning Paul Bunyan at 3:07 after he had been down on points 5-0.

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Pentucket stays perfect against Triton

Erin McNamara led the Sachems (3-0) with 14 points. Ashley Viselli scored 10 for Pentucket. Emily Lane and Kirsten Daamen added eight each. Andrea Attenasio had six.

"We need to clean up a few details, but Triton is always a tough place to play," Pentucket coach John McNamara said. Brittany Caprio and Maxine Crossman led Triton (0-3) with seven points each. Lauren Mihalchick added six. Sarah Peterson scored four. Lauren Savage added three.

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Vikings rip North Andover

Behind the hot goaltending of Justin Joslin and a devastating second period in which Triton outscored North Andover, 4-0, the Vikings beat the Scarlet Knights, 7-1, on Saturday night at the Graf Rink.

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Calm Indians erase early deficit, top Triton

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Two teams that really struggled in their opening games, Triton and Amesbury, locked up for an entertaining, high-scoring affair last night, as the Indians beat the Vikings, 65-58.

Amesbury, which was thumped by Pentucket Tuesday, 57-19, looked as if it might get blown away again early with Triton jumping on the Indians 9-0 to start the game.

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Core group gives Triton hoops high hopes

For seven years, the Triton basketball program has struggled with misfortune and untimely injuries, missing out on the state tournament since the 2000-01 season. But, to take a line from Bob Dylan, the times they are a-changin', because the Vikings return most of the talent from last year's team.

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Opening night: Newburyport's Clancy sinks Triton

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NEWBURYPORT | Down a 3-pointer at halftime of last night's season opener against Triton, Newburyport coach Tom L'Italien knew he needed to change his game plan.

The power inside game wasn't working.

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Triton Boys Basketball Preview

Coach: Tim Connell (7th season)

Last season: 5-15

Key players: Joe Katin, sr.; Jim Dure, sr.; Kyle Devenish, sr.; Derek Clark, sr.; Devin Culverwell, sr.; Will Joy, sr.; Will Short, sr.

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Triton Girls Basketball Preview

Coach: Karen Christian (7th year)

**Last season: 6-14

**Key players: Nicki Wurdeman, sr.; Sarah Peterson, sr.; Lauren Savage, sr.; Brittany Caprio, jr.

**Newcomers: Lauren Mihalchik, so.; Paige Stokes, so.

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Triton Boys Ice Hockey Preview

**Coach: Kevin Dodier (first year)

**Last season: 11-5-5

**Key players: Cam Robinson, sr.; Justin Joslin, sr.; Bryce Linehan, sr.; Chris LeSage, sr.; Paul Bishop, sr.; Craig White, jr.

**Newcomers: Carl Robinson, so.; Keegan Hawes, so.; Brandon Middleton, so.

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Amesbury hockey standout accepts Triton coaching job

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The Triton administration has had no problem finding hockey coaches over the last four years.

Retaining them that has been the issue.

Amesbury High alumnus Kevin Dodier was recently hired to be the Triton hockey team's fourth head coach in the last four years. He will take over a squad that went 11-5-5 last season under coach Drew Wile, who was fired after one year on the job.

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Triton cheerleading coach will not have contract renewed

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The Triton Regional athletic department recently came under criticism for the controversial parting of ways with hockey coach Drew Wile, who did not have his contract renewed after one year on the job.

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Sachems' defense, special teams foil Triton

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BYFIELD | Pentucket foiled Triton's game plan yesterday morning and proved once and for all that the Sachems are far more than the Nate Bunnell Show.

Yes, Bunnell scored three touchdowns in Pentucket's decisive 28-0 victory before a Thanksgiving crowd of more than 1,000 to cap a fine 8-3 season for the Sachems, but at least Triton (1-10) succeeded in slowing down the senior running back.

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