Swampscott impressively hands Gloucester first defeat

Swampscott impressively hands Gloucester first defeat

SWAMPSCOTT — On the first chilly Friday night of the fall, Swampscott took down previously undefeated Gloucester, 28-22, at Blocksidge Field. Both teams were different stylistically, with Swampscott (3-2) running a pro-style, spread, four receiver offense, while Gloucester (5-1) ran a smash-mouth, Wing-T offense. Swampscott head coach Peter Bush said his team benefited from a bye week and that helped the Big Blue capture the upset victory. “We h…

Gloucester falls short at Swampscott, suffers first loss of season

SWAMPSCOTT — Early in the second quarter of Friday night's Northeastern Conference Lynch Division showdown between unbeaten Gloucester and host Swampscott, Fishermen junior lineman Max Thomas laid a vicious hit on Big Blue quarterback John von Barta.

Roundup: A Swampscott statement against Gloucester

Throw the records out the window. In Northeastern Conference action at Blocksidge Field, Swampscott’s football team (3-2) handed Gloucester (5-1) its first loss in a 28-22 final. Gloucester led, 7-0, after the first quarter, but Will Bush rushed for an 11-yard touchdown in the final minutes of the second quarter. From there, the big one. […]