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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Essex County, Massachusetts · Change town
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The week in Essex County sports.

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Danvers High Football Climbs to No. 1 in Division 4

Danvers High School athletics had a banner week, with football ranked No. 1 in Division 4, volleyball improved to 9-2, girls soccer qualifying for the tournament for the 33rd straight year, golf set for sectionals, field hockey back in tournament contention, and cross country improving every meet…

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Peabody sports roundup, Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

Peabody Little League capped its 2026 season by naming champions in three divisions: the White Sox took the Majors title and the city championship, the Angels won AAA, and the Cubs won AA. The league also honored its departing 12-year-old players. Meanwhile, Fall Ball continues with int…

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Marblehead Boys Youth Lacrosse has opened registration for its 2026 spring season.

Marblehead Boys Youth Lacrosse has opened registration for its 2026 spring season, with sign-ups open to all age groups from Pre-K through 8th grade and an early bird discount for those who register before December 31. The program runs three tracks: an introductory Boys Clinic for Pre-K…

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Groveland sports roundup, Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

Groveland Youth Soccer is asking for volunteers to help run the snack shack at Shanahan Field, home to the club's in-town fall program, with the call dated Oct. 3. The club's Little Kickers, in-town K-2, and MVP travel divisions continue to play out of Shanahan Field as the fall season …

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Danvers sports roundup, Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

Danvers Youth Soccer has posted its Fundamentals and Intramural 2026 Fall schedules on the league's website, giving families access to the season's game calendar. The volunteer-run league is a member of Massachusetts Youth Soccer and Essex County Youth Soccer. No specific dates, times o…

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Beverly sports roundup, Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

A Beverly city committee studying ways to close the municipal budget gap raised the idea of possibly selling Heard Stadium, the lighted athletic field, alongside other unconventional suggestions like city golf course and airport land. A second idea discussed was leasing the Dane Street …

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Andover sports roundup, Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

Andover Soccer Association revised its fall calendar this week, moving its Annual General Meeting from Nov. 16 to Nov. 9 and adding season-ending dates: an Oct. 20 coach appreciation night, the Oct. 29 end of Goalkeeper Academy, the Oct. 30 close of the Development Academy, Nov. 7 final…

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Methuen sports roundup, Sept. 21 to Sept. 27

Methuen Youth Soccer opened registration for its spring 2027 season and unveiled a new "Respect the Call" policy meant to protect referees from abuse during games. The club also flagged an upcoming "MYSA Night at the New England Revolution" event and announced its 2026 scholarship winne…

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Marblehead Youth Baseball enters its 74th season serving nearly 400 local players.

Marblehead Youth Baseball marked the start of its 74th season this week, noting the nonprofit now serves nearly 400 players ages 5 to 15 across developmental, recreational and competitive divisions at Gatchell Playground and Seaside Park. The group, affiliated with Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken …

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