Twenty Questions: Devan Harrison
When it comes to selecting which of the three sports that he plays year-round he likes the best, for St. John Paul II quarterback Devan Harrison it’s likely the sport he is playing that particular season, whether it be football, basketball or baseball. “I love all three sports to be honest. I don’t know what […]
New Football Coach Keeps Opponents Guessing
As he prepares for his first game as a varsity football coach, new St. John Paul II mentor Matt Marshall has been pleased with the quickness exhibited by his young Lions squad to date. “I’ve been impressed with the overall speed of the team,” said Marshall, whose squad presently numbers 32 players. “While we may […]
Booster Club Canal Cruise Postponed
The Athletic Booster Club’s Canal Cruise evening scheduled for Thursday, August 31st is postponed. A new date will be announced.
Thimme Earns State Golf Recognitions
Kristina Thimme completed her season in style by being named to the 2017 Girls’ All-Scholastic Golf Teams by the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald. | Read more Boston Globe | Read more Boston Herald
Twenty Questions: Anthony Oriola
Boston Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello wore the same sweat-stained hat all last season en route to winning the Cy Young Award. Former Red Sox outfielder Trot Nixon went all the way to a World Series championship wearing a hat caked with dirt and dust. St. John Paul II first baseman Anthony Oriola had hopes […]
Record Setting Soph Captures C & I Golf
St. John Paul II High School sophomore Kristina Thimme wanted to do well in Monday’s inaugural Cape and Islands High School Girls Golf Championship at Kings Way Golf Club. She certainly left her mark on the championship by shooting a 2-over-par 62 over the executive-style golf course. Her score was nine shots better than runner-up […]
Football Coach Ready for Challenge
After an injury during sophomore year at Nichols College curtailed his playing career, Matt Marshall experienced one of those career-changing moments. “The coach approached me and said, ‘You’re a good locker room guy, how about we keep you around and I’ll teach you how to coach,’” Marshall recalled. Things turned around for the former Bison […]
Twenty Questions: Casey Sullivan
When she graduates from St. John Paul II next month, senior lacrosse standout Casey Sullivan is going to leave a pretty large void. Not only has the talented midfielder been a four-year starter for the Lions, but she will also graduate as the all-time leading scorer in St. John Paul II girls lacrosse history. Casey’s […]
Boston Herald Top 25: Baseball and Girls Lacrosse
Baseball and girls lacrosse teams featured (“On the Bench”) in Boston Herald’s Top 25 teams for the week of May 7. [table id=10 /]
Girls LAX Enjoying Another Strong Season
Last season, the St. John Paul II girls lacrosse team ended their most successful season ever in the most disappointing way. The 14-3 Lions were defeated in the first round of the playoffs to Hanover, 19-11 to add a bit of a sour note to a great campaign. “Last year we felt we were the […]