http://www.andovertownsman.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_206155820.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_206155820.html Dynamic duo: 2008 Massachusetts State Champions Sisters Maddie and Mackenzie Gray of Andover each took first place in a number of events at their recent USAG State Championship meets. Maddie, 12 years old and a seventh-grader at The Pike School, is a Level 7 gymnast for Yellow Jackets Gymnastics Club in Middleton. At her State Championship Meet held on May 10 in Hopkinton, Maddie won first place on floor with a score of 9.8, first place on vault with a score of 9.45, sixth place on bars with a 9.1, and third place all-around with a score of 37.15 in the 12-year-old senior division. Maddie's floor score was the highest score of the entire meet, a season record for her gym and a personal best. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:30:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_206155635.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_206155635.html Now well into his summer bussing tables on Cape Cod, John Tassinari still can't help but glow about the state championship medal that is sitting in his room back in Andover, and the unexpected role he played in the victory. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:29:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_206160137.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_206160137.html HAVERHILL and mdash; Should Andover High girls basketball prove to be successful come March 2012 in the state playoffs, then 11 games played in a hot, nearly empty gym at Northern Essex Community College four years before may have made a huge impact. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:27:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_198180753.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_198180753.html When Andover's Matt Hogan takes the field for the Merrimack College baseball team next season, few should be surprised if he plays each and every inning with a smile on his face. "I think a lot about my father on and off the field," said Hogan. "He always encouraged me to do what I enjoy doing and to take the game as far as I could as long I am having fun. Whether I am working out or playing, that is always in the back of my mind." Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:25:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_198180553.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_198180553.html Legion Baseball Andover delivered a nearly perfect performance, combining an offensive outburst with a no-hitter as Post 8 crushed Revere 19-0 on Sunday night, July 13. It was Andover's second straight win. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:22:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_198161945.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_198161945.html Dylan's restaurant was filled with plenty of soccer greatness and potential Tuesday night, July 15, as the Andover Soccer Association hosted Tony DiCiccio, Olympic gold medalist and women's World Cup winning coach. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:21:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_198180624.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_198180624.html American Legion Baseball July 17%at Lynn Post 6%8 p.m. July 20%Gloucester%5 p.m. July 21%at Lynn Gautreau%8 p.m. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:20:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_198180906.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_198180906.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:30:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_191170514.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_191170514.html The moment seemed almost surreal for Nick D'Innocenzo "I didn't think I was doing anything special until I hit the last wall and went from breaststroke to freestyle," he said. "I looked down the lane and saw I was ahead (in the heat), and I thought I was doing pretty good. But I had no idea I was doing anything like this." Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:30:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_191170623.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_191170623.html With the start of summer comes the 2008 Bay State Games, bringing more than 7,000 athletes together to compete in 24 sports at 18 venues over two weeks. Andover's Gillian Brassil, 11, the youngest local athlete, helped begin the competition in synchronized swimming last Sunday. At the other end of the spectrum, 67-year-old Andover resident Julia Morse is part of the table tennis field. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:28:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_191170037.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_191170037.html Legion baseball John Hennessy delivered a two-run single to left field in the third that put Andover Post 8 ahead to stay in a 5-1 victory over Haverhill on Monday night. Post 8 added two more runs in the seventh. Dan Gusovsky doubled to right and scored on a single by Dan Haugh, who later scored on an error. Zach Burdeau chipped in with a hit and stood out at third base while Marc Crowley and P.J. Farnham each also had a hit. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:27:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_191170105.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_191170105.html American Legion Baseball July 11 Newburyport 6 p.m. July 12 Saugus 5 p.m. July 16 at Beverly 6 p.m. July 17 at Lynn Post 6 8 p.m. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:30:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_184175432.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_184175432.html With a pair of United States presidents, countless renowned scientists and writers and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick listed among its alumni, it's difficult for a student to make history at world-famous Phillips Academy. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:27:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_184175044.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_184175044.html Legion baseball John Farrell and Shawn Carlson combined on a four-hitter to lead Andover Legion Post 8 to a 3-1 victory over Swampscott on Monday, June 30. It was the sixth win in a row for Post 8 (6-0-1). Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:25:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_184175314.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/local_story_184175314.html Baseball ALL-CONFERENCE Infielder and mdash; John Hennessy, Soph.; Outfielder and mdash; P.J. Farnham, Sr. LOCAL ALL-STARS Pitcher and mdash; John Farrell, Jr.; Catcher and mdash; Mike Morander, Sr.; Infielder and mdash; Zach Burdeau, Sr.