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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...
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...
Westwood High School team competes for national Academic Decathlon title
Westwood Regional High School was recently crowned as New Jersey's champion for middle-sized schools in the rigorous Academic Decathlon competition. This weekend brings a new challenge: seeing if the team can win the title of top scholastic warriors in the nation. “They’re working extremely hard,” said James Thomas, a math teacher who coaches the 18-member squad, known by its acronym WACADECA. “They got a taste of success last year and now they want more of it.” ...
The high school boys 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 the sports and skill sets may vary, there’s no denying that this...
Malden High Baseball Coach reaches 400-win milestone
Winningest high school coach in city history is one of only 40 statewide, ever, with 400 HS baseball coaching victories. Freshman Ryan Bowdridge spun a two-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts to lead the Malden High School baseball team to a 10-0 shutout win over visiting Everett on Wednesday at Pine Banks Park in Malden. The Greater Boston League victory was the 400th in the career of Malden Head Coach Steve Freker.
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.
Bicycle Benefits Boston Gears Up For National Bike Month
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A week before National Bike Month in May, bicycle enthusiasts in the Greater Boston area discussed how a program called Bicycle Benefits Boston is encouraging businesses and individuals to bike to their destinations. Ian Klepetar, the founding ambassador at Bicycle Benefits, explained how the...
Director of BU track and field, cross country steps down following abuse allegations
After five years as the director of Boston University’s track and field and cross country teams, Gabe Sanders stepped down Thursday afternoon, according to a press release from BU Athletics. Multiple spoken accounts from team alumni, former assistant coaches and one current athlete detailed alleged verbal and emotional abuse...
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