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The high school girls hockey players who were named 2024 Daily News All-Stars
After combing over statistics and results, and with the guidance of local athletic directors and coaches, we at the Daily News selected All-Stars for boys and girls basketball, boys and girls hockey, boys and girls swimming, boys and girls track and field, gymnastics, skiing and boys and girls wrestling. Although...
'They have stake in the game now': This girls' flag football league is gaining traction across Central Mass.
FITCHBURG — Like many of the other football games that have taken place at Crocker Field over the years, there were quarterbacks and cornerbacks, touchdowns and interceptions, and winners and losers on Thursday. But these gridiron games featured a new wrinkle: Instead of tackling to the ground, flags were pulled from the hip. And instead...
Boys Lacrosse Demolishes Tilton and Cushing
On Feb. 5 and 6, the boys’ varsity lacrosse team played Cushing Academy and Tilton High School, respectively. Both games were blowouts, with final scores of 10-3 and 17-4. With only one day of rest between the two games, Big Red lacrosse brought their all and crushed both Tilton and Cushing.
Girls teams shine at Harvard Henley regatta on Bare Hill Pond
The Bare Hill Rowing Association and the Bromfield Acton-Boxborough crew teams hosted the Harvard Henley Saturday, April 20, at Bare Hill Pond. The girls came out on top, winning four races (see results at right) while the boys had a strong showing with many second-place finishes despite missing what girls varsity coach Holly Hatton called “key athletes” due to school break vacations and illnesses.
Clark Men’s Tennis Slices into the Playoffs
The Clark University men’s tennis team secured the fourth seed in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) playoffs after finishing with a 4-3 record in conference play. Alongside Clark’s positive standing within NEWMAC play, the men’s tennis squad also posted a convincing 11-5 overall record on the year. Let’s break down the Cougars’ journey to the postseason.
'Not a lot of free time, but I love it': Here are five high school coaches for all season, devoted year-round mentors
Much has been said and written about the demise of the three-sport high school athlete due to the specialization of sports. But no need to lament the loss of the three-season coach. There are, not surprisingly, a slew of devoted individuals who coach the trifecta of cross-country, indoor track and outdoor track with Hopedale’s...
Women’s track earn top three finish at Holy Cross
The University of Rhode Island women’s track and field team headed north on Interstate 95 to Worcester, Massachusetts to compete in the Holy Cross Invitational on Saturday, finishing third of seven teams. The Rams totaled 97 points in the third-place finish. The host of the event, College of the...
Sports Roundup: April 26, 2024
Six sports are available to Bromfield’s student athletes this season: baseball, girls lacrosse, boys and girls track and field, and boys and girls tennis. The Press will be assisted in its coverage this spring by a cadre of student reporters as well as long-time rowing reporter Jill Maxwell. The paper lacks a baseball reporter, however. If interested, please write to editor@harvardpress.com.
4 Holy Cross football players moving up to FBS
WORCESTER, Mass. - Four seniors on the Holy Cross football team will use their extra COVID-19 year of eligibility to play at FBS schools after they graduate from Holy Cross this spring. QB Matt Sluka will play at UNLV, OL Eric Schon will play at Duke, OL Luke Newman will...
Despite late comeback attempt, WooSox fall to Toledo Mud Hens
The Worcester Red Sox had two runners in scoring position in the top of the ninth inning down by a run and with a chance to tie or grab the lead on Friday. Worcester’s Jamie Westbrook had an 0-2 count and two outs, but was unable to get on base or bring a run home. Westbrook hit a ground ball to shortstop and was thrown out at first to end the game and Worcester’s comeback attempt against the Toledo Mud Hens.
TMHS baseball earns first win: Redmen edged by Westford after topping Bedford
WESTFORD — Matt Cooke had one job to do on Sunday afternoon. The Redmen were short on arms ahead of a matchup with a talented Westford Academy squad, and Tewksbury needed as many innings from the senior utility man as possible. Although Cooke answered the bell — tossing six...
Jamie Westbrook’s 3 RBI leads WooSox past Toledo
Jamie Westbrook’s three RBI led the Worcester Red Sox past the Toledo Mud Hens on Thursday, 7-5, on the road. Brian Van Belle started on the mound for the WooSox, pitching five innings, striking out two, walking two, giving up four earned runs and ten hits. Luis Guerrero got the win, pitching two innings, striking out four, walking two and giving up one hit.
Bromfield boys tennis dominates Shepherd Hill to win third straight league victory
The Bromfield boys tennis players silenced the Shepherd Hill Rams 5-0 at home Monday afternoon, April 22, adding a third win to their Midland Wachusett B League scorecard and threatening the standing of first-place Littleton as the season heats up. Bromfield’s doubles teams won their matches in back-to-back sets as...
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