Clipped

It just seems that "bad news" and "Newburyport" always go together for Lynnfield football.

The Clippers ruined a perfect late summer Saturday morning and Lynnfield's home opener by coming to town and dropping the Pioneers 27-14 to start the 2011 season.

The Pioneers held their own for a while, playing to a 7-7 first half tie. In the second half they fell behind 20-7 then closed to 20-14 but ultimately they succumbed to a talented corps of Newburyport skill position players.

Junior quarterback Mike Karavetsos had a pair of touchdowns and the returning Andrew Kibarian had 1.5 sacks from the defensive side. The defense forced three turnovers, but the Pioneers couldn't turn them into points.

Overall, a good effort and definitely signs of some good things to come.

You can read my full game account in the Villager on Wednesday. Check back here tomorrow night for my Leftovers column for more on the opener.