Danvers is 2-8 against Marblehead since January of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Falcons will host the Magicians at 7:00 p.m. Danvers has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Danvers took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They secured a 66-62 W over Peabody Veterans Memorial. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Falcons as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Danvers had a senior duo take command as Luca Tirella dropped a double-double with 20 points and 18 rebounds and Kyle Sillars went 9-for-16 to rack up 23 points and six boards. That makes it three consecutive games in which Sillars has scored at least a third of the Falcons' points. Anthony Gaudino was another key player, putting up ten points and three steals.
Danvers smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2024.
While Marblehead didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They took down Salem Academy Charter 54-35 on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Magicians in their matchups with the Navigator: they've now won four in a row.
Marblehead's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Danvers, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 5-5.
Danvers came up short against Marblehead in their previous meeting back in December of 2025, falling 58-51. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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