Day: February 22, 2026

We were delighted to find no fewer than 3 eagles at Salisbury Beach State Reservation recently. If you keep your eyes peeled at this time of the year, you can often spot bald eagles. Each of these appeared to be younger eagles, making it a little harder to spot without the signature white head and tail. One was perched at the boat ramp, keeping a careful eye on the squawking gulls. This one registered displeasure with the fly-bys vocally which was pretty impressive and distinct.

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Geoff Thomas writes:

2nd overall out of 52 teams

Matt Swanson – D3 Head Coach of the Year Kirk Benson – D3 Assistant Coach of the Year

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Jayden Chadwick – 5th place

Aiden DeCoste – 3rd place

Anthony Murawski – 7th place

Joe Allen – 3rd place

Max Thomas – 1st place

Max joins Daniel Beaton, Liam Donahue, Michael Toppan, Jayden Toppan and Morgan Penempiede in the elite group of Gloucester High State Champions.

Today’s athletes who placed 1-6 will move in to All States next Sunday and Monday at the Springfield Convention Center. 7th place is an alternate competitor and there was a medical forfeit today in the 157 weight class which may open the door for Murawski to compete next weekend.