Middle School Track Team Learns Technique, Finds Strengths
Swampscott Middle School co-ed track and field coaches Lexi Van Arsdale and Heather Averett have had their hands full this season, managing a roster of about 100 players between fifth…
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Pennant-Winning Red Sox Catcher Visits Senior Center
Donning his 1975 American League Championship Series ring on his left index finger, Bob Montgomery, who played nearly 400 games at catcher for the Boston Red Sox between 1970-79, told…
Late Heroics Push Swampscott High School Past Masconomet
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. By Joey Blood The boys baseball team had its…
Swampscott’s Burke’s Tumbling Sends Two Gymnasts to Xcel Regionals
Izzy Marcus and Evie Pastrikos will represent Swampscott’s Burke’s Tumbling Academy at the Xcel Regional Qualifiers this weekend. Xcel is an alternative USA Gymnastics competitive program. Athletes who have qualified…
Unified Track Team Places 3rd in Sectional Meet
The Swampscott High School unified track and field team made the journey to Lincoln Sudbury High School on Wednesday and came home with third place honors in the Division 2…
Undefeated Girls Tennis Powers Way to 12th Consecutive Win
The Swampscott High School girls tennis team defeated Peabody Veteran’s Memorial High School 5-0 on Monday, marking the Big Blue’s eighth consecutive shutout victory. Overall, the team has won its…
Big Blue Basketball All-Time Great to Take Helm
One of the most decorated basketball players in Swampscott High School’s history will be returning to his alma mater next season to lead the charge as the head coach of…
Boys Tennis Turns Page by Limiting Mistakes, Focusing on Consistency
In a back-and-forth battle with Danvers High School on Monday, Swampscott High School senior Julian Flacke won a tie-breaking game to give the Big Blue boys tennis team a 3-2…
Caplan Hits 500 Saves as Swampscott Cruises Past Winthrop
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. By Joey Blood For the 2025-26 sports season, the…
5K Run Remembers Beloved Man of Service, Raises Funds
Late Swampscott resident and 40-year Rotary Club member Danny Cahill is remembered as someone who always put service over self. Nearly 100 people, mostly Swampscott residents, ran Humphrey Street Sunday…