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Swampscott Upsets Marblehead 25-16

Swampscott executed its game plan exceptionally while stonewalling the Magicians’ aggressive offense. (Feel free to add your photos.)

  During Steve Dembowski’s 19 years as a member of the coaching staff in Swampscott, the Big Blue has never lost to Marblehead two years in a row. Before Thursday’s morning game, Dembowski’s team was a clear underdog, and his streak was in grave danger. Following his team’s remarkable 25-16 victory over the Magicians on Thursday morning, Dembowski was all smiles. “I don’t think anybody picked us in any newspaper,” said Dembowski, who loved the effort of his team. “[The players] executed the plan from the mental standpoint as well as the physical standpoint. I’m just really proud of them.” Swampscott quarterback Brian Santry launched his team on an eight-play, 3:20 drive that ended with Santry running for the touchdown with 1:50 remaining …

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Terry Date

12:16 am on Saturday, November 24, 2012

Thanks Bob. Nice shots. Lots of emotion.   more ›

VIDEO REPLAY: Swampscott vs. Marblehead 2010 -- A Thanksgiving Tradition

Two years ago at this time, players and coaches talked about what the annual Swampscott vs. Marblehead Thanksgiving football game meant to them.

Editor's note: We are replaying the 2010 pre-Thanksgiving video as the team prepares for another Thanksgiving Day game against Marblehead.  Players and coaches both past and present talk about what the annual Thanksgiving Day football game means to them. Thanks to the bluegrass band Rockspring, which provided the music to the video, and to Louis Gallo of the Swampscott Historical Society whose extensive collection of Swampscott football memorabilia appear in the video. Also, thanks to VFW Post 1240 for opening its doors to the video makers. Rockspring performed Pachelbel's Canon on the video. The band members are Chad Verbeck, Rob Wright, Mark Aleo, Jon Aanestad and Kyle Tuttle.

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Aubry Bracco

5:44 pm on Thursday, November 25, 2010

I love how this turned out. Great job. What a keepsake.   more ›

Thanksgiving Football Tickets On Sale Next Week

See the hours for sales below. Tickets are on sale at Swampscott High School.

  Tickets for the annual Thanksgiving Day Football game vs. Marblehead on Thursday, Nov. 22, at 10 am at Blocksidge Field (Swampscott) will be on sale at the following times: Monday & Tuesday, Nov. 19th & 20th from 9 am to 11 am and 1 pm to 3 pm (in the athletic office) Wednesday, Nov. 21st from 9 am to 10:30am (in the high school front lobby). Prices are $7 for adults and $5 for students/senior citizens. Tickets purchased the day of the game will be $10 for everyone.

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VIDEO: Marching Bands Unite

The players pounded rhythms low and lifted notes high, belting out a signature thump and call that says high school football and marching band.

Band members took positions in a musical lineup outside Marblehead High School, an hour before the Thanksgiving football game. Swampscott and Marblehead stood shoulder to shoulder, blue and red, rehearsing their joint performance of the National Anthem.  Topped in feathered caps and headbands, they formed rows — one part military precision, one part carnival. The players pounded rhythms and lifted notes high, belting out a signature thump and call that says high school football and marching band.

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Live Blog: Swampscott Falls to Marblehead 21-7

Big football game.

.A tough loss against Marblehead. Swampscott loses 21-7

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North Shore Thanksgiving Football Map

Everything you need to know about North Shore football games.

Decades-old rivalries heat up once again with North Shore teams playing Thanksgiving morning.  Check out the North Shore football matchups with information on Thursday's games. 

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gene

12:29 pm on Thursday, November 24, 2011

I would hope you give these kids their due in the future and not hide their accomplishments. They deserve the coverage!   more ›