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After years as a teacher and assistant, Phill Witt, a Swampscott native and University of Miami graduate, succeeds Paul Moran as Marblehead High School’s girls basketball coach, bringing a player‑first philosophy and deep community roots.
Marblehead High School has appointed Phill Witt as head coach of the varsity girls basketball team for the 2026‑27 season, while longtime coach Paul Moran returns to lead the Swampscott boys program. Witt’s extensive background in local athletics and education positions him to bring continuity and fresh energy to the squad.
Recent games saw the baseball team improve to 8‑7, the softball squad surge toward a state tournament berth, while lacrosse and tennis teams posted notable results.
After a storied playing career and a long coaching tenure, Paul Moran is set to guide the Big Blue boys basketball team, aiming to strengthen school spirit and community ties.
Paul Moran, a Swampscott High School graduate who scored over 2,000 points in the 1980s, is returning to his alma mater as the new head coach of the boys basketball team. With 25 years of coaching experience and his son joining the staff, Moran aims to build character and strengthen school spirit.