Category Archives: Sports

Methuen Adds Lacrosse

Posted on November 30, 2008 by billmanzi

After many requests I am happy to announce that Methuen will be adding lacrosse as a sport that can be enjoyed by our children. My thanks to Methuen’s lacrosse committee, and Recreation Director Bill Pare, who have worked hard to … Continue reading →

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Methuen Ranger Highlights

Posted on November 28, 2008 by billmanzi

Some highlights of the Methuen Ranger victory over Dracut. Sorry about some of the poor camera work. The cameraman needs to be retrained.

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Methuen beats Dracut

Posted on November 27, 2008 by billmanzi

Methuen today beat Dracut in the annual Thanksgiving Day game 37-33. The game featured two high powered offenses, with both teams marching up and down the field. It was exciting to the last minute, with Methuen recovering an onside kick … Continue reading →

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Allison Hajjar is “The Wall”

Posted on October 24, 2008 by billmanzi

Proud dad Jim Hajjar sent me a link to a great story about his daughter Allison Hajjar, having a fabulous year as the goalie for Methuen’s High School Field Hockey team. Allison has eight shutouts, including six in a row, … Continue reading →

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Redeem Team Wins Gold

Posted on August 24, 2008 by billmanzi

The United States mens basketball team brought home the gold yesterday, defeating Spain in the gold medal game 118-107 behind Dwayne Wades 27 points and Kobe Bryants 20. The game was a lot closer than an earlier 119-82 U.S. rout … Continue reading →

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Methuen adds lacrosse

Posted on July 18, 2008 by billmanzi

I have had numerous requests in the past year to add the sport of lacrosse to the outstanding menu of youth sports activities in Methuen. With a group of persistent residents nipping at my heels I have promulgated an executive … Continue reading →

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Nadal the New King of Wimbledon

Posted on July 6, 2008 by billmanzi

Rafael Nadal, in a truly epic Wimbledon final, dethroned Roger Federer in five sets to be the first man since Bjorn Borg to win the French and Wimbledon titles in the same year. Todays matched, twice delayed by rain, will … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Wimbledon

Posted on July 5, 2008 by billmanzi

Tennis on a political blog? Yes, because tommorows Wimbleldon Championship Match will be a true slugfest, with Roger Federer looking for his sixth straight Wimbledon title against the man he has beaten in the last two finals, Rafael Nadal. Nadal … Continue reading →

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Municipal Relief Package

Posted on June 22, 2008 by billmanzi

I have listed below the language that came out of the budget passed by the Senate dealing with the municipal relief package filed by the Merrimack Valley Mayors coalition. With the conference committee poised to report out on the reconciliation … Continue reading →

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Celtics crush Lakers

Posted on June 18, 2008 by billmanzi

In front of a crowd that included John Havlicek, Bill Russell and Jo Jo White the newest version of the Celtics crushed the Lakers 131-92. It was a fitting end for the Lakers, and the 17th championship for this fabled … Continue reading →

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