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Salem and Swampscott Battle on the Track

Pictures from last week's track meet.

Check out photographer Robert Marra's photos of the track meet between Salem and Swampscott last Thursday.

The girls lost their meet to Swampscott 80-56.

Though the lady Witches placed first in 9 of 16 events, the overall team effort of the Swampscott group gave the girls the edge — they consistently dominated the second and third place finishes.

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On the boys' side, Salem won the meet, 72-56.

Swampscott Coach Peter Bush said Salem is a well-coached team and has some very talented athletes.

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