The Fitchburg State football team scored early and often Friday night, rolling to a 49-14 victory over Dean College at Elliot Field. Former Fitchburg High star Anthony Oquendo ran for 72 yards on 14 carries, scoring three touchdowns, including a pair in the first quarter as the Falcons raced out to a 14-0 lead. Oquendo […]
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Local notebook: Santucci making strides in Brooklyn
He started his professional career 0-4, but it’s safe to say Jonathan Santucci has turned things around. Playing for the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones, the Leominster native and 2024 second-round pick of the New York Mets has won his last five decisions on the hill. And each performance has been better than the previous one for […]
Montachusett Challenger Baseball League kicks off season
The Montachusett Challenger Baseball League opened its 2025 season Saturday morning at Coggshall Park, marking more than 25 years of supporting men and women with physical and intellectual challenges. In addition to teams sponsored by Miller Mechanical of Townsend, D’Ambrosio EyeCare in Lancaster, Fitchburg Knights of Columbus, and GAAMHA Inc, of Gardner taking the field, Fitchburg […]
Phillies enter new era with LaJoie
With the passing of longtime team owner, coach and player Joe Ruth in January, the 2024 Lunenburg Phillies season was bound to look much different than any before it. And while things definitely won’t be the same without the club’s cornerstone on the diamond for every contest, there will be a familiar face at the […]
Callahan headlines group of commitments
Several local high school athletes have recently announced their collegiate plans, with North Middlesex Regional’s Cade Callahan committing to play Division 1 football at Merrimack College.
