BY RYAN O’CONNORIt’s uncomfortable, but it’s a conversation both parties know must take place. As practice begins, Bill Walton, the John Stark wrestling coach, pulls Morgan Belanger aside. “You know if anything inappropriate happens, you have to tell me,” he says. Belanger nods. She’s had this talk before. ...

Tight-knit SHS team should challenge for state’s top spotBY MATT STOUTSalem boys hockey coach Mark McGinn believes his Blue Devils are built to win their first Division I state title since 2004. Of course, so are at least six other teams, McGinn said, which should make for an exciting – albeit difficult – trip back to the ...