The seventh-seeded Nashoba Regional boys lacrosse team had its hands full with No. 17 Burlington Tuesday night, but held on for a 9-8 victory in the Division 3 round of 16 in Bolton. Knotted at 6 at halftime, the Wolves (15-5) did just enough in the second half to pull out the victory. Zach Dahill […]
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Local notebook: Lacrosse stars get stage to shine on
High school lacrosse fans, circle June 12 on your calendars. The Central Mass. Lacrosse Coaches Association (CMLCA) will hold an All-Star Game that Thursday evening, showcasing some of the best and brightest in the area, squaring off in an exhibition contest. The CMLCA announced the rosters and format Tuesday, as well as revealing handful of […]
Local notebook: Battipaglia ready to join Falcons
The champions continue to add. Coming off a season that saw the Fitchburg State ice hockey team claim the MASCAC tournament title and an NCAA tournament berth, the process of recruiting hasn’t slowed at all at the Wallace Civic Center. The Falcons recently garnered another commitment, adding Worcester Railers Junior Hockey Club forward Tye Battipaglia […]
A look back at Fitchburg High’s first game
FITCHBURG — This past Tuesday, for most of you out there in the Twin Cities, swept by you without thinking that there was anything special about it, outside of a stray birthday or a wedding anniversary. For those of you who attended Fitchburg High School and performed for the faithful as an athlete, last Tuesday […]
Red Raiders close season on high note
FITCHBURG — If you’re Fitchburg softball head coach Chris Kitchin, how can you not be excited about the future of the Red Raider softball program? After finishing the 2024 season winless, Kitchin’s 2025 crew put the final stamp on this year’s season Friday afternoon. The host Red Raiders concluded the campaign with a convincing 11-2 […]
Local roundup: Blue Devils earn rivalry win
The Leominster High baseball team cruised to a win over rival Fitchburg High, winning 18-4 in a five-inning contest on the road Monday afternoon. Alex Coco went 3-for-4 and drove in four for the Blue Devils (10-5), while Mark Garner went 2-for-3 with three RBI in the win. Jackson Mazzaferro recorded his first varsity hit […]