Football: Pentucket Stops Newburyport, 19-0
October 5, 2008
The Newburyport Clippers (0-5) are still searching for their first win of the season as they were shutout by the Pentucket Sachems 19-0, at World War Memorial Stadium in Newburyport on Friday, October 3rd in an evening game under the lights.
Not having two of their key players in the game didn’t bode well for the Clippers as David Freeman and Kyle LeBlanc were on the sidelines with injuries and did not play.
Pentucket scored on the first drive of the game after a great run back on the opening kickoff put the Sachems in excellent field position.
It was a frustrating game for the Clippers and the Clipper fans watching the game as Newburyport could march the ball down the field, but couldn’t find a way to advance or score on key 3rd and 4th play downs throughout the game, including a four play series at the one-yard line when they had a first and goal.
The icing on the cake for Pentucket was the 99-yard scoring drive that followed their goal line stop of the Clippers on the one-yard line. That was a game breaker for Newburyport.
Pentucket stopped the Clippers three different times when the Clippers had advanced the ball within the Pentucket 20 yard line. The Pentucket defense always came up with a big play and a big stop throughout the game when it mattered most. This was the third straight shutout for the Pentucket team. That says a lot about their defense and their mindset.
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Friday Night Football, October 3rd
October 3, 2008
There are three local River Rival football games on the schedule for Friday evening, October 3rd.
All games start at 7:00 pm and the weather conditions are pretty nice. Nice, cool and dry. Perfect high school football weather.
Newburyport vs Pentucket (at Newburyport)
Newburyport (0-4) is still looking for its first win of the season. Pentucket (2-1) lost a lot of players last year, but is still finding ways to win this year and has rebounded after an opening season loss. Newburyport looked good last week against North Andover. Pentucket won last year’s game in the last minute. Newburyport should be motivated tonight.
Triton vs Ipswich (at Ipswich)
Triton (1-1) had a bye week last week. It will be interesting to see how they respond this week after their hard fought, one point loss to Hamilton-Wenham on a gutsy call to go for a two-point conversion to try and win the game.
Amesbury vs Lawrence (at Amesbury)
Is Amesbury (3-0) the team to beat in the Cape Ann Small Division? So far this season, they have looked impressive. Lawrence is a team that has shown improvement this year. Amesbury’s tenacity may be the key factor in the game.
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High School Field Hockey Under The Lights, October 2nd
October 2, 2008
When: Thursday, October 2nd, 6:45 pm and 7:00 pmWhere: Newburyport World War Memorial Stadium and Amesbury Sports Park
Most high school field hockey games are played in the late afternoons after school so it is often difficult for many working adults to attend and see these games.
Tonight two of the local River Rival high school field hockey teams are playing under the lights.
North Reading at Newburyport (6:45 pm start), World War Memorial Stadium, Newburyport
The Newburyport girls field hockey team is off to one of its best starts in several years. They have played well defensively as a team, led by their core group of seniors.
Tonight they take on North Reading at World War Memorial Stadium which is located behind the high school in Newburyport. The game is scheduled to start at 6:45 pm.
For more information about the Newburyport High School girl’s field hockey team, read Evan Mugford’s article in the Daily News of Newburyport.
Ipswich at Amesbury (7:00 pm start), Amesbury Sports Park, Amesbury
The Amesbury girls field hockey team (3-5-1) is getting back on track again after a recent three-game slide and just recently tied a strong Lynnfield team, 2-2.
Tonight they take on Ipswich at Amesbury Sports Parkwhich is located at 12 Hunt Road in Amesbury. The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 pm.
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Pentucket Youth Basketball Registration - To October 10th
October 2, 2008
Pentucket Youth Basketball will be holding tryouts for the boys and girls travel teams grades five to eight.
Tryouts will be held in mid-October.
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Annual “Trick or Treat Trot” 5K NHS Benefit Race, October 26th
October 2, 2008
When: Sunday, October 26th, 12:00 pm (Noon)Where:Newburyport High School, High Street
Cost: Registration is $15 pre-race; $20 the day of race
The annual ‘Trick or Treat Trot’ 5K race to benefit the Newburyport High School Class of 2010 will be held on Sunday, October 26th at 12:00 pm (noon). The race starts at the high school.
You can pre-register for the race for $15. If you register on the day of the race, the fee is $20. Registration on the day of the race starts at 10:30.
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Graf Rink Public Skating Schedule For October, 2008
September 30, 2008
The October public skating schedule for the Graf Rink, Newburyport, is now posted on the Graf Rink website.
Check the website for public skating times during the week. Public skating is offered Monday through Fridays.
Sunday Public Skating: The Graf Rink now offers public skating on Sunday’s from 2:00 to 3:45 pm.
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The 2008 Erdinger Gran Prix Of Gloucester, World-Class Cycling, October 11th & 12th
September 28, 2008
When:Saturday & Sunday, October 10th and 11thWhere: Stage Fort Park, Gloucester (best venue for viewing the event)
THE 2008 ERDINGER GRAN PRIX OF GLOUCESTER - 10th ANNIVERSARY
Presented by Addison Gilbert Hospital… Powered by Acquia
If you want to see world class bicycle racing on the North Shore, make plans to visit Gloucester on Saturday & Sunday, October 10th and 11th and watch the action in the 10th anniversary running of THE 2008 ERDINGER GRAN PRIX OF GLOUCESTER.
The most spectator-friendly form of bicycle racing, regardless of whether you’ve seen a bicycle race or not, cyclocross can be enjoyed by everyone.
Cyclocross (or just ‘cross to the throngs that race week in and week out) is a relatively new discipline of cycling in the US. Though it’s been around since the early 1900’s in Europe, it wasn’t until the 1970’s that cyclocross races started sprouting up in the US.
Newburyport Loses In Overtime To North Andover, 15-13
September 27, 2008
The Newburyport Clippers (0-4), playing their strongest game of the year to date, lost a heart breaker to the North Andover Scarlet Knights (1-2), 15-13, in North Andover Friday evening.
They lost in overtime after the score was tied, 7-7, at the end of four quarters of regulation play. This season the Point After Touchdown (PAT) part of the game has been their Achilles heel.
Last night Newburyport scored on the first possession of overtime, but couldn’t convert on the two-point PAT conversion attempt. On North Andover’s overtime possession, the Scarlet Knights scored and successfully converted on their PAT conversion attempt to win the game by two points for their first win of the season.
Their were several bright spots for the Clippers team last night. The Clippers defense rose to the occasion last night and played a strong game against North Andover in weather conditions that started out very poor but improved as the game progressed. The heavy rain and and wind gusts slowly diminished throughout the game and had stopped for the most part by early in the third quarter.
Senior Derek Freeman had one of the strongest games of his career on offense and was the dominant rusher for the Clippers. He carried the ball for almost a hundred yards rushing and helped Newburyport extend drives several times throughout the game. The Clippers showed a more balanced offense this week and they were able to move the ball down the field throughout the game. The Clippers were hurt on offense a few times by fumbles which stopped potential scoring drives.
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High School Football, September 26th and 27th
September 26, 2008
It doesn’t look pretty from a weather perspective for this weekend’s high school football games. Rain, rain and more rain! Pretty much sums up the forecast for Friday and Saturday.
Maybe the Newbuyrport Clippers will be able to use the rain and wet conditions to their advantage. They are still looking for their first win of the season.
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Newburyport Youth Hockey Learn to Skate Registration, September 29th
September 24, 2008
When: Monday, September 29th, 7:00 p.m.Where: Graf Rink, Low Street, Newburyport
Cost: $125
Registration for the Newburyport Youth Hockey League’s Learn to Skate program will be held on Monday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Graf Rink in Newburyport.
Classes will be held every Sunday from 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. beginning October 12th for approximately 20 weeks.
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