LEOMINSTER — Down, but never out. Despite struggling to generate offense early and falling behind No. 12 Westford Academy on Wednesday, the fifth-seeded Leominster High baseball team never doubted itself. Rather than hang their heads, the Blue Devils remained confident. In the field, at the plate, on the mound, there was a quiet confidence. Leominster […]
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Local roundup: Blue Devils sneak past Knights
It wasn’t the way the Blue Devils drew it up, but it most certainly was dramatic. The fifth-seeded Leominster High baseball team didn’t generate a ton of offense Monday, but the Blue Devils came through in the clutch to top No. 28 Saint Paul, 3-2, in nine innings at Doyle Field in the first round […]
Local roundup: Blue Knights bounce Bourne
The Lunenburg High softball team will play on. The 12th-seeded Blue Knights took care of business at Marshall Park Friday afternoon, defeating No. 21 Bourne 5-3 in a Division 4 round of 32 contest. Lunenburg (11-10) advances to the round of 16 and will face the winner of Sunday’s contest between No. 5 Abington and […]
Spartans take top spot in D3 baseball
The road to a repeat will feature plenty of home cooking for the Oakmont Regional baseball team. The defending Division 3 state champions were the top seed in all of D3 when the MIAA released its baseball, softball and lacrosse pairings on Wednesday. At 17-3, the Spartans were one of three local teams to land […]
MIAA releases final power rankings of season
Though a handful of contests remained Friday afternoon, the morning brought the release of the MIAA’s final power rankings of the spring season. All that’s left now is the announcement of state tournament pairings in the coming days. Boys and girls tennis will be released Saturday, with boys volleyball and boys and girls rugby coming […]
Local roundup: Lewis, Pats shut down Triton
Playing at home suited the North Middlesex Regional baseball team just fine on Thursday. With visiting Triton Regional in the town, the Patriots put on a show, winning 5-1 in Townsend to close out the regular season home slate. Kyle Lewis allowed one hit and issued three walks in seven innings on the hill, striking […]