FITCHBURG — The 360 Hoops era got underway Thursday in impressive fashion. A new twist on the time-tested game of basketball, 360 Hoops made its debut at Game On Fitchburg, with its founders introducing the the sport — which involves three hoops on a circular court — to local athletes. Anyone versed in basketball will […]
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360 Hoops set to debut in Fitchburg
There’s a new game coming to town. 360 Hoops recently announced its debut at Game On Sports and Performance Center in Fitchburg, where it will introduce its groundbreaking, patented, new sport to the local community. Taking place on Thursday from 6-8 p.m., players of all ages and skill levels are invited to join 360 Hoops […]
MIAA facing Department of Education investigation after viral Massachusetts girls basketball game
The MIAA is in the U.S. Department of Education’s crosshairs over possible Title IX violations after a viral high school basketball game when a reportedly transgender player injured three girls.
Playing the game they love
FITCHBURG — For these determined young athletes, nothing is going to stand in their way of being able to play a sport they love. The Fitchburg High School Unified Basketball team kicked off its 2024 season by welcoming the Wolves of Nashoba Regional to the Doug Grutchfield Field House on Thursday afternoon. The two squads […]
Another successful camp at St. Bernard’s
FITCHBURG — It was another successful year for the St. Bernard’s Summer Basketball Camp. The camp, which began on Monday and ran through Thursday, was a three-hour daily dose of fundamental skill work, games and fun. On Thursday afternoon, St. Bernard’s girls head coach Keith Boissoneau and boys head coach Paul Constantino put the finishing […]
Past and present basketball players honored
LEOMINSTER — The Recreation Department basketball league awards recently given out to two teens mean a lot not only to the recipients but the families of the athletes the awards are named after. The new Austin Aryee Award bestowed to Leominster High School senior Keaton St. Laurent on Feb. 26 was created in memory of […]