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Little League/Softball dedicates Opening Day first pitch in memory of Saugus woman who died of cancer; first time softball and baseball march together in parade route
The Saugus Little League honored the late Janeen Miranda – the wife of a coach and the mother of one of the players – during Saturday’s Opening Day ceremonies outside of the Elks Lodge along Main Street. It’s also the first time that softball and baseball marched together in a parade route from the former Oaklandvale School to the mound. Diamonds Diva Head Coach Joe Miranda’s wife, Janeen, passed away on Jan. 23 after a long, courageous battle with colorectal cancer. Her family members threw out the first pitch and caught the ball.
Capital Region father-son team run Boston Marathon
Shaun and Shamus Evans have never shied away from a challenge. Despite having cerebral palsy and using a wheelchair, Shamus continues to defy the odds with his fathers support. “In his 18 years whatever Shamus has wanted to try to accomplish, whatever he’s wanted to participate in, we try to...
Prep lax can’t shake Xaverian, but still gets the win
Steve KrauseDANVERS — It seems as if no matter when St. John’s Prep and Xaverian play, in any sport, it’s never an easy game for either team. That was the case again Thursday. The boys lacrosse game began as if the 7-0 Eagles would run the Hawks right off Glatz Field. But by the time the […] The post Prep lax can’t shake Xaverian, but still gets the win appeared first on Itemlive.
Zdeno Chara joins Special Olympics athletes at event in Lexington
LEXINGTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A tradition in Lexington continued Friday with a twist as former Boston Bruins legend Zdeno Chara joined Special Olympics athletes on the field for the 18th annual Lexington School Day Games Special Olympics. Held at Lexington High School, the event drew hundreds of school athletes from...
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