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Tara Nimkar collected 22 points and 12 rebounds and Allie Beaulieu contributed 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to power the Big Blue (8-0). The unsung heroin for Swampscott was Jennifer Mazzaffero, who played the best game of her high school career according to Coach Jack Hughes, netting 9 points and 6 rebounds, and covering down low against some big opponents. The Big Blue jumped to an 8-0 led and never relinquished the lead.

We may only be in the first quarter of the season still, but there seems to be no doubt about which area team features the best duo.

Swampscott is off to a 5-0 start and junior forwards Tara Nimkar and Allie Beaulieu are playing better than any other North Shore tandem.

The Swampscott girls basketball team may have graduated a very talented senior class last spring, but the Big Blue sent a message last night.

Showing that they remain a serious threat to win the Northeastern Conference South, the Big Blue picked up an impressive 50-41 win over a strong Winthrop team at home.

Last year's record: 21-2 (lost to Pentucket, 50-40, in Division 3 North semifinals)

Coach: Jack Hughes (6th season)

Key returnees: Tara Nimkar, Jr. F; Allie Beaulieu, Jr. F; Marissa Gambale, Jr. G.