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Tough loss in a hard fought game against a relentless CCHS team! 57-74. Back to work to prepare for Andover next week!

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Tough loss to a tough SJS team 52-43. Must win Friday vs BC High! Senior night!

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62-48 team win over Wachusett! Back to league play Tuesday vs SJS.

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Eagles kept fighting and battled back but came up short to a physical BC High team 60-69.

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@DinaGentile 100000% a team W!

[Dina Gentile @DinaGentile]

Team W!!!

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SJP goes on the road to Shrewsbury and gets the W. Marcus Magloire 26 and Damian Gregory with 13 in the second half. So proud of this group as they continue to fight!!!!

@GlobeSchools

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SJP goes on the road to Shrewsbury and gets the W. Marcus Magloire 26 and Damian Gregory with 13 in the second half. So proud of this group as they continue to fight!!!!

@GlobeSchools

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Battled with one of the states best last night. Tough loss to MC 67-62. Consistent effort is becoming more regular! Proud of the teams work!
Marcus Magloire 28/14 Brian Norton 12/4 Damian Gregory 11/3

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TOUGH day for the Eagles! 77-40 L to Beverly. Back at it tomorrow.

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Eagles get first win and move to 1-2 on the young season! Great team defensive effort! Offense paced by Marcus Magliore with 26 and Brian Norton with 25!

Next a much anticipated matchup with Beverly at the Commonwealth Classic 12/27 @ 1:30pm!

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Tough way to open! Lost 47-68 to a tough, physical, and skills St Mary’s team. Onto the next one! @GlobeSchools

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Game Day! Excited to get our season underway!

6:30pm Home vs St Mary’s

[Robbie Hodin @robbie_hodin]

🚨MIAA Underclassmen Studs🚨

From @XaverianBB @SJPHoop @stmarysspartans @cm_hoops @MansfieldboysBB ⬇️

@JTAraujo3 Marcus Magloire @Jakefortier2028 @Jacari_Jenkins Kacyn Conner

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Season is approaching!

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

In 2004, Kevin Mawae was an all-pro center who had played 157 straight games.

But in Week 2, he broke his right hand; the hand he used to snap the ball.

His position coach thought he'd be out for weeks. He asked him, "What're you going to do?"

Kevin said, "What are you talking about? I am going to play."

That next week, the team had a bye week so Kevin went out that week and practiced snapping with his left hand!

For context, that is completely unheard of for a center.

Kevin said, "At the time, I had played 157 games straight. I had to find a way to play. During the bye week, I would go out and practice left handed during seven-on-seven periods and snap to the quarterbacks."

He kept working every day with Chad Pennington until Chad was comfortable.

He asked Herm Edwards, the head coach, if he could play and Herm agreed as long as there weren't any mistakes.

Well, there weren't.

The next week versus the Dolphins, Kevin Mawae played every snap at center except for one near the goal-line where he switched to guard.

He refused to let that broken hand affect him, his team, or his streak.

He snapped with his left hand for 6 weeks while his right hand fully healed.

That year, Kevin Mawae started all 16 games and Jets RB Curtis Martin led the league in rushing. He was the oldest leading rusher in NFL history.

Takeaway 1: Resilience isn't talent or luck, it's your ability to adapt and overcome.
Kevin's determination to continue playing despite a broken hand demonstrates remarkable resilience. He adapted to his circumstances and was willing to learn how to snap with his left hand. His story highlights the importance of being flexible and resourceful in the face of challenges.

Challenges are inevitable. Resilience allows you to face tough situations, persevere, and grow stronger through setbacks.

Takeaway 2: Leadership is action and commitment to the team.
Kevin's actions reflect strong leadership and commitment to his team. His refusal to let an injury sideline him and his dedication to the team showed a deep sense of responsibility. He took the action to practice on his off-week to play and ensure his quarterback's comfort with the change.

Leadership isn't a title. You lead through your behaviors and your actions actions. The best leaders lead from the front through the example that they set.

“Guys rely on me. They know I’m here each week.’’ - Kevin Mawae

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Please join us in wishing our Co-Founder & CEO, @pconnaughton, a happy birthday!

[Pat Connaughton Foundation @pcfoundation24]

Happy birthday to the man who makes it all possible! @pconnaughton 🎈🎉

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SJP - 35
MC - 68

Eagles lost last night to a physical and talented Malden Catholic team. Getting back at it tomorrow. #poundthestone

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Congratulations to our seven student-athletes and their families who we recognized this morning at our NLI ceremony!