FITCHBURG — The St. Bernard’s and Fitchburg softball teams battled for local bragging rights on Friday afternoon. Trailing by a run entering the final inning, the visiting Bernardians rallied to tie the game and force extra innings. In the extra frame, St. Bernard’s plated three runs and then survived a scare from the Red Raiders […]
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Roy, Red Raiders power past Patriots
TOWNSEND — Wednesday was a day to remember for Fitchburg senior MacKenzie Roy and the Red Raiders softball team. The Red Raiders captain recorded three hits and reached 100 career hits, while eighth grader Ivy Antocci pitched three shutout innings in relief to lead Fitchburg to a 14-10 win over host North Middlesex Regional in […]
Local roundup: Falcons top AMCATS in home opener
The Fitchburg State baseball team snuck out a 2-1 win over Anna Maria Wednesday at Riccards Field, claiming victory in its home opener. Matthew Smith opened the scoring for the Falcons (6-8) in the third, racing home on a wild pitch for a 1-0 lead. He drove in what proved to be the winning run […]
Young Red Raiders aim to grow on diamond
FITCHBURG — Following a tough 2024 campaign that saw the Fitchburg High softball team held winless, the Red Raiders are hoping to take a step in the right direction this spring. Head coach Chris Kitchin is back at the helm of the Red Raiders, entering his fourth year on the bench. He’s optimistic based on […]
Bulldogs win crosstown battle
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg and Monty Tech girls tennis teams officially opened the 2025 spring campaign with an inter-city matchup at Fitchburg High School on Thursday afternoon. The traveling Bulldogs made a winner out of first-year head coach Liz Raymond as the guests secured a 3-2 win. “I’m so proud of them, they are such […]
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 […]