The Fitchburg High softball team won in style Wednesday afternoon, earning a 15-14 walkoff victory over visiting Nashoba Regional. Ella Kitchin capped a solid day with a two-run single to end the game as the Red Raiders (4-7) scored five times in the seventh. Kitchin finished the afternoon 3-for-3 with a solo home run and […]
College baseball
Local roundup: Escano’s gem lifts Fitchburg
The Fitchburg High baseball team picked up its first win of the season, earning a home victory over crosstown rival St. Bernard’s, 6-2, on Friday. Steven Escano was absolutely electric for the Red Raiders (1-9), striking out 17 batters and allowing just one earned run on a pair of hits. Trevor Walker and Jose Alberto […]
Local roundup: Bulldogs roll past St. Bernard’s
In a battle against crosstown rival St. Bernard’s, the Monty Tech baseball team defended its home turf on Wednesday afternoon. The host Bulldogs rolled to a 15-5 victory over the Bernardians in a tilt between Fitchburg schools. The win lifts Monty Tech to 4-6, while St. Bernard’s drops to 4-5. North Middlesex 35, Fitchburg 0: Colin […]
Local notes: Palazzi gets call to MHSFCA Hall
Dusting off the notebook to put the spotlight on a pair of major achievements for two former high school football coaches and a handful of collegiate milestones this week. Kicking it off is Leominster High athletic director Dave Palazzi being inducted into the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association (MHSFCA) Hall of Fame. The former […]
Local roundup: Blue Devils power past St. Bernard’s
The Leominster High boys lacrosse team picked up a road win on Monday, besting St. Bernard’s, 10-4, in Fitchburg. Max Sleeper and Isaac Rosado each had three goals and an assist, while Chase Krantz had a goal and four helpers. Ben Marchetti dished out three assists and Dominic Carr, James Connors and Jacob Turner added […]
Local notes: Harlow, Hart cap solid careers at FSU
With the women’s basketball season at Fitchburg State coming to a close Tuesday night, the Falcons bid farewell to a handful of departing seniors, including a pair who have etched their names in the program record book. Guard/forward Rylie Harlow and forward Stephanie Hart both made a major impact on the court during their time […]
