The Fitchburg Youth Soccer 5/6 boys team recently wrapped up an unforgettable spring season, making history by capturing the Nashoba Valley Youth Soccer League Division 1 Grade 5/6 crown and playing in the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions. The 5/6 team became the first Fitchburg team at that grade level to capture the Division 1 title, […]
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Leominster’s defense will have to wait
The chance to repeat as state champions will have to wait for the Leominster High girls flag football team. Forecasted rain and storms bumped the tournament games at Gillette Stadium originally scheduled for Friday evening to Tuesday. Four local teams are scheduled to take part in the quarterfinals. Leominster is the defending champion, having rolled […]
Ground broken for Crocker Field renovations
FITCHBURG — Since its construction in 1918, Crocker Field has long been regarded as a cornerstone of the city of Fitchburg. It has hosted high school athletics for over a century and received visits from the likes of Olympic track and field champion Paavo Nurmi and the great Babe Ruth. The stadium has long stood […]
Red Raider greats set to be honored
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg High School Athletic Hall of Fame, which honors and remembers the greats in Red Raider lore, has announced its 12th Induction Class. The induction ceremony and banquet will be held Nov. 3 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg. A total of 12 Individual athletes, including three posthumous inductions, highlights the […]
Local Roundup: Volleyball tourney pairings announced
Four local teams will have a chance to continue their spring seasons and contend for a boys volleyball title. Leominster High and South Lancaster Academy each earned berths in the Division 1 tournament as announced Tuesday, while North Middlesex Regional and Fitchburg High landed in the Division 2 pairings. Seeded 35th in the Division 1 […]
MIAA releases final power rankings of season
Though a handful of contests remained Friday afternoon, the morning brought the release of the MIAA’s final power rankings of the spring season. All that’s left now is the announcement of state tournament pairings in the coming days. Boys and girls tennis will be released Saturday, with boys volleyball and boys and girls rugby coming […]