Both the boys and girls teams from the South School captured championships in the Peabody Elementary School Basketball League playoffs, which were held this week at Peabody High School.
The South School boys finished a perfect 9-0 in downing the Carroll School, 37-12, in the title game. They were crowned both league and playoff champions. Team members were Anthony Ricardo, Colin Grammer, Aiden Grammer, Jaden Murray, Anthony Reid, Julian Von Dietsch, Cody Eliuk, Noah Davis, Griffin Smith, Jon Sylvester, Cody Decoulos, Tanner Bryte, Stephen Kent, Jax Richards, Dennis Desroches, Benson Delpero, Dom Petrillo, Brennis McGrath, and Dino Moustakis. The squad was coached by Dennis Desroches.
The South School girls team downed the Brown School, 25-10, ending their season with 8-1 record as playoff titlists. The title-winning team was made up of Kamryn Vadala, Kendall Retros, Allie Maguire, Lucy O’Donnell, Brooke O’Brien, Zoe Hatzipetros, Morgan Tighe, Emily Ring, Madelein Stevens, Maddison Miller, Addelyn Guarino, Sophia Symonds, Briella Amaru, Bianca Gordon, Sophie Olenio, Jessie Job, Hailey Packard, and Charlotte McCormack. Josh Vadala, Jess Hatzipetros, Janea Gordon, and Shaun Olenio coached the championship squad.