The Fitchburg State men’s soccer team returned home from Weston with a victory in tow Monday, having blanked host Regis, 1-0, in non-conference action. After a scoreless first half, during which the Falcons (2-6-1) outshot the Pride 6-3, Fitchburg State finally scored the only goal of the game in the 51st minute. Freshman Joseph Lavela […]
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Local roundup: Bernardians fall at home
The St. Bernard’s boys soccer team lost a tough contest at home Wednesday, falling 4-3 to St. Paul at the Bernardian Bowl. The defeat drops the Bernardians, who host Bartlett on Friday, to 4-2-2. Doherty 2, Fitchburg 1: The Red Raiders are 1-6 following the loss. Girls soccer Monty Tech 9, Assabet 3: The Bulldogs […]
Softball mainstay Dick Hurley laid to rest
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 […]
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 […]
