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 […]
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Local roundup: Blue Knights bested by Shrewsbury
The Lunenburg High softball team put up a solid effort against visiting Shrewsbury on Wednesday, but came up short in a 7-4 defeat at Marshall Park. The loss drops the Blue Knights to 9-10, with the season finale at Groton-Dunstable coming on Thursday. South 8, Fitchburg 7: Ina Soini had a single, double and RBI […]
Local roundup: Spartans stunned in semifinals
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. […]
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 […]
