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Hornets’ Nest

Softball: On April 11, the Hornets softball team visited Hamilton Wenham.  The Hornets trailed 8-3 going into the 5th inning, then had a huge inning scoring 8 runs.  The Hornets held on to the …

Hornets Nest

BOYS LACROSSE: @ North Reading Game Write up 4/13/2023 The Manchester Essex Boys Lacrosse team traveled to another CAL in conference matchup versus the North Reading Hornets on the warmest …

The Hornets practiced hard on racing tactics this past week, despite having meets against Wayland and Pingree cancelled due to high winds.  Nevertheless, the team trained for the “North Shore …

Hornets' Nest

SAILING: Five Manchester sailors travelled to Lake Massapoag in Sharon MA for an 18-school fleet race on Saturday.  It was a sunny but cold day, with mostly moderate winds of 7-10 mph, and the …

What’s next after winning a state title? The Hornets had a season to remember last spring, winning the Div. 4 State Championship and further solidifying the team’s status as a top-level …

Even before the first pitch could be thrown off the mound, the Manchester Essex Regional High School softball team had already completed its biggest comeback of the season. While MERHS students …

ME Boys Tennis Team Aims High in 2023

While there is a good deal of talent returning, it’s easy to focus on what the Manchester Essex boys’ tennis team lost due to graduation last year when it comes to roster construction.  This was …

Sports_by_Jason_G_Tennis.jpg   Five of the Manchester Essex girls’ tennis team’s starters are back from a squad that made it to the Final Four of the MIAA Div. 4 tournament.  As a result, …

Unfinished Business for ME Boys Lax

Manchester Essex boys' lacrosse coach Jon Siderewicz points to last season’s playoff run to the Round of 16 in the MIAA Div. 4 tournament as a building block for the program. “Last year's …

Is an encore in the offing for the Manchester Essex girls’ lacrosse team? In 2022, the Hornets made it all the way to the MIAA Div. 4 State Final game, falling to Dover-Sherborn in title game. …

MERHS Winter Athletics Awards 2023

GIRLS ALPINE SKI Skier of the Year: Kiernan Day Most Improved: Sienna Crocker Coaches Award: Lydia Schwartz Unsung Hero: Grayson Crocker Sportsmanship: Celia Mannal Team Captain: …

For the 21st consecutive year, the MIAA and Boston Bruins have partnered to honor a student-athlete from boys and girls high school ice hockey leagues across the state for best exemplifying a …

ME Boys Hoop Bows Out Against Cathedral

Despite their best efforts, the Manchester Essex boys’ basketball team couldn’t pull off a win over higher-seeded Cathedral in the Div. 4 Sweet 16 for the second year in a row. In 2022, the …

The Manchester Essex girls’ basketball team needed some time to warm up in their Div. 4 Sweet 16 matchup against Notre Dame.  The Hornets were able to get it going and play like their usual selves …

Recycled Car Derby

Fourth and fifth grade students at the Memorial School competed in a “Recycled Car Derby” on Monday.  Under the supervision of Grade 5 teacher, Mrs. Flood, the G4 and G5 STEM CLUB engaged in …

Ice Hockey Teams Cross Finish Line

The 2022-23 winter season is officially now on ice for local ice hockey teams. The Marblehead girls (a co-op that includes Manchester Essex student athletes) and Rockport boys (another co-op with …

The local boys' and girls' basketball teams each got the Div. 4 MIAA tournament started off on the right foot with victories in the Round of 32 on March 3. The Manchester Essex girls team trounced …

In the Hornets’ Nest

  Girls Basketball: The Manchester Essex Girls’ Basketball team finished the regular season with a record of 15-5 and a share of the Cape Ann League Baker title.  The final week of …

It’s playoff time for winter sports teams at Manchester Essex, and the local basketball teams will host a doubleheader of postseason play on Friday night. The Manchester Essex girls’ …

The road that the Manchester Essex girls’ basketball team has taken through the Cape Ann League should have this squad in tournament-shape once the postseason begins. At the start of this week, …

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