One of the region’s most prolific softball coaches was laid to rest on Wednesday. Richard “Dick” Hurley, a Fitchburg High graduate and longtime Leominster resident, died after a brief illness on July 7 at the age of 75, with his burial mass taking place on Wednesday morning. Hurley was a giant in the world off […]
College Sports
MacPherson headed to MASCAC Hall of Fame
Among the 10 members 2025 Hall of Fame Class for the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) 2025 Hall of Fame Class is a face very familiar to those at Fitchburg State University. Malcolm MacPherson, who guided the Falcons’ men’s soccer team on the pitch for many years and served as an assistant coach on […]
Trahan co-files bicameral bill to strengthen Title IX
U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan joined a group of congressional Democrats this week in refiling a bill aimed at strengthening Title IX protections for K-12 and college athletes.
Local roundup: Fitchburg State men skate to tie against UMass Dartmouth
The Fitchburg State ice hockey team tied with the Corsairs of UMass Dartmouth during MASCAC action Saturday night, 2-2. The game then went into a shootout, with the Falcons (9-7-1, 5-4-1) beating UMD 2-1. After a scoreless first period, the Falcons were able to break through on a power play, getting them on the board […]
Local roundup: Blue Knights fall on the road
The Lunenburg High boys lacrosse team dropped a road contest to Tyngsboro on Wednesday, falling 16-4. The Blue Knights were held to just 10 shots on goal as they dropped to 1-8. Baseball Marlboro 14, Fitchburg 3: Kaedin Desilets, Melvin DeLeon and Jociel Berroa each drove in a run for the Red Raiders (3-11). Orlowski […]
Local roundup: Patriots hold on to top Spartans
The North Middlesex Regional girls lacrosse team defended its home field Tuesday, fending off Oakmont Regional, 10-8, in a Mid-Wach B matchup in Townsend. Bella Young netted a half dozen goals and dished out an assist, while Sarah Swartz had a goal and two assists to pace the Patriots (5-9, 4-6). Meredith Southard Pantano and Marleigh […]
