Green Wave Goalkeeper Lands on SportsCenter Top 10
Abington, MA · September 20, 2026
Chestnut Street is dotted with race bibs and rain slickers early this morning. Keep the wipers on steady if you are heading out to cheer.
The Lead
Abington High School boys soccer goalkeeper Jimmy Campbell earned national attention this weekend when his sensational stop against East Bridgewater was featured at No. 8 on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 plays. During the Green Wave’s 2–0 shutout victory, an East Bridgewater corner kick sent a header hurtling toward the upper corner, prompting Campbell to leap laterally and swat the ball off the goal line in midair. Clips of the sequence immediately swept across South Shore social media feeds before catching the eye of Bristol producers. For a Division 4 program where teammates grew up kicking on the youth fields behind the Frolio, seeing Green Wave green on a nationwide highlight reel delivered an unmistakable jolt of hometown pride. The squad returns to league action Tuesday afternoon at home against Norwell.
Local Pulse
Town Hall Reduces Collector Window Hours City Hall Staffing shortages have temporarily trimmed walk-up tax and utility payment windows to Wednesdays and Thursdays only.
Select Board Seeks Health Board Volunteers Health Residents interested in local public health policy can apply now for an open seat on the board.
High School Schedules Senior Financial Aid Night Schools Guidance counselors will host an informational workshop on September 29 for families navigating the college application process.
Today's Outlook
- High 63°F · Low 50°F — Rain (75% chance of precipitation)
- Keep a sturdy umbrella within arm's reach and expect wet roads all day.
What's On Around Town
Today
5th Annual Abington C.O.P.E.S. 5K Woodsdale Elementary School (120 Chestnut St), 9:00 AM · Paid Support student wellness with hundreds of neighbors running through town.
Weymouth Irish Heritage Day Parade Stella Park, Weymouth, 11:00 AM · Free Pipers, local marching bands, and food trucks bring the community together.
Tomorrow
Drop-In Toddler Time Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 10:30–10:50 AM · Free
APL Tests Cookbooks Club Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 7:00–8:00 PM · Free
Tuesday
Preschool Playgroup Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 11:15 AM · Free
Conservation Commission Meeting Town Hall Cotter Room (500 Gliniewicz Way), 6:30 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Cream
- Craig Perry and Lenora Cushing opened this Bedford Street fixture in 2009 at the former site of Emma’s Dairy Freeze. Guided by a veteran mentor’s advice to prioritize generous scoops over cutting corners, their sundaes still hinge on uncompromised consistency.
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