At this point, the proof is apparent everywhere: good youth sports programs go a long way toward creating strong high school programs. And excellent high school programs create better chances for student-athletes to ply their athletic trades at the collegiate level. Having played college field hockey and coached it for the past six seasons, Kayla […]
Field hockey
Local roundup: Stefanakos takes home LEC honor
As she had at Oakmont Regional and during the past three seasons at Keene State, Irini Stefanakos continues to impress with her field hockey exploits. The Fitchburg native and senior captain was named Little East Conference Offensive Player of the Week after scoring twice and notching four assists for the Owls in a 1-1 week. […]
Local roundup: Blue Devils blank Panthers
The Leominster High field hockey team took care of business at home Tuesday night, blanking Marlboro 3-0 at Doyle Field. The victory lifts the Blue Devils to 5-9-3. North Brookfield 2, Lunenburg 1: Tess Clark scored for the Blue Knights (6-9-1). Boys soccer Leominster has drawn the second seed in the Central Mass. Athletic Directors […]
Local roundup: FSU’s Jones, Morse claim awards
Fitchburg State freshman Samantha Jones and senior Jenna Morse were named Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Field Hockey Rookie of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, on Monday afternoon. Jones registered her second weekly honor on the season after netting two goals and adding one assist in a 2-0 week for […]
Local roundup: North Middlesex fends off Spartans
The North Middlesex Regional fended off visiting Oakmont Regional on Wednesday, claiming a 4-3 victory in Townsend. Meredith Southard Pantano potted two goals and added an assist to lead the Patriots (2-1, 1-1 Mid-Wach C) in the victory, while Sophia Caldwell chipped in with a goal and a helper. Cailyn O’Keefe rounded out the scoring […]
