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Monson, MA · Education
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Worcester Telegram & Gazette
After years of heartbreak, Wachusett wins first playoff game since 2021
HOLDEN — When Thomas Anderson, Mike McGurn and Jack Smith were eighth graders in 2022, the three were invited by Wachusett football coach Mike Dubzinski to stand on the sidelines and watch the Mountaineers play in a Division 1 playoff game in Westwood. “I wanted that to be me one day,” said McGurn, who is now a senior captain for Wachusett. “We ended up losing,” said Anderson, also a senior captain in reference to the Mountaineers’ playoff loss to Xaverian that year. “I would say that really sparked our passion to come here, reset the losing mantra and get us back on track to a winning program.” Four years later, the trio did just that by helping fourth-seeded Wachusett beat No. 13 Shrewsbury , 49-14, in a Division 1 Round of 16 game Friday night. Anderson tossed three touchdown passes while Smith secured two rushing scores as the Mountaineers mustered their first playoff win since 2021. “To finally get a win and move onto the next round, there’s no better feeling than that,” Smith said. Said McGurn: “It means everything.” “To be able to make it through a playoff game and get the win,” Anderson added, “it’s everything.” FINAL: Wachusett
MassLive.com
It's time of MIAA to stop punishing blameless kids for adult mistakes | Matt Vautour
Boston English's playoff disqualification over a clerical slip is the latest example of the MIAA's flawed enforcement. A smarter penalty system could finally set things right.
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Small colleges are in trouble
Private institutions are especially vulnerable to changes in attitudes about higher education, drops in enrollment, and rising costs associated with higher education. On today’s program, we’ll explore strategies to get young people interested in pursuing a degree, and what challenges lie ahead. Read the full transcript below:. Lucas...
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School Districts Revise Bus Routes in Response to Community Feedback
The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts have released a second round of proposed school bus routes following caregiver feedback, community listening sessions, and ongoing reviews of transportation safety and operations. The updated proposals, released November 3–4, incorporate changes made in response to concerns raised by families regarding bus stop locations, walking distances, road conditions, neighborhood accessibility, and student transportation needs.