The road to a Central Mass. Athletic Directors Association title came to an abrupt end for the Oakmont Regional baseball team on Tuesday. The top-seeded Spartans — ranked first in the MIAA’s Division 3 power rankings released Tuesday — were upset by No. 4 AMSA in the Class B semifinals, falling 5-3 at Driscoll Park. […]
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Local roundup: Hoecker’s big day powers Bernardians
Josh Hoecker was nearly unstoppable Wednesday as the St. Bernard’s boys lacrosse team stormed to a win on the road, topping Assabet 17-3. Hoecker netted 10 goals in the victory and assisted on two others for the Bernardians (11-6). Nate Kavanagh added three goals and a helper and Chase Courtemanche chipped in with a pair […]
Local notebook: CMADA tourney set to get underway
As the spring season winds down, teams across all sports are eyeing state tournament glory. But before embarking on the road to a Massachusetts state title, Central Mass. teams will have a chance to pick up some additional hardware. The Central Mass. Athletic Directors Association tournament pairings for baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis and boys volleyball […]
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 […]
Local roundup: Forbes, Spartans get back to winning
The Spartans have rebounded. After dropping back-to-back games for its first two losses of the season, the Oakmont Regional baseball team earned a 4-0 victory over Clinton at Driscoll Park on Friday afternoon. Ben Forbes scattered six hits to earn the win for the Spartans (11-2, 7-0 Mid-Wach C), striking out six and contributing to […]
Local roundup: Patriots pound out hits in win
The North Middlesex Regional baseball team surged past visiting Marlboro on Monday, claiming a 12-7 victory in Townsend. The Patriots (8-3, 6-0 Mid-Wach B) pounded out 14 hits in the victory, including three off the bat of Ryan Arsenault, who scored twice and drove in a run. Liam Bindoo went 2-for-2 with a double and […]
