At this point in the season, nothing comes easy for teams still hoping to take home a state title on the gridiron. The Leominster High football team knows that. But the Blue Devils have kept that in mind all season, sharpening their skills against a strong schedule. And so far, Leominster has passed nearly every […]
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Local roundup: Falcons grounded by Rivier
The Fitchburg State men’s basketball continues to search for its first win of the season, falling to 0-3 with an 82-65 loss to Rivier Thursday night at Parkinson Gymnasium. Rivier raced out to a 14-5 advantage, withjunior Matt Constant registering eight of the points for the visitors. Fitchburg State countered with 3-pointers from sophomore Jalen […]
Lopez, Blue Devils put on a show
LEOMINSTER — He’s been hyped since starting at the varsity level. The talk of his talent is widespread throughout Central Mass. And Friday afternoon, none other than former New England Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak said “the best quarterback in high school football in (the) MIAA plays for Leominster” on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Zolak and […]
Local Notebook: Blue Devils hosting tourney tilt
It wasn’t likely, but the Leominster High boys soccer team will host a Division 1 second round contest. The 18th-seeded Blue Devils (12-5-2) knocked off No. 15 Westford Academy in a shootout after a scoreless game in the opening round and then benefited from No. 31 Newton North upsetting second-seeded and previously unbeaten Lowell in […]
Blue Devils fend off Westford Academy
LEOMINSTER — It’s not the norm, but this time, the sequel was just as good as the original. Maybe even better. The postseason clash Friday night between No. 6 Leominster High and 11th-seeded Westford Academy had all the fireworks of their regular season, plus some added drama late. In the end, the host Blue Devils […]
Football primer: Blue Devils, Ghosts ready for Round 2
If the second meeting between Leominster High and Westford Academy is anywhere near as entertaining as the first, high school football fans are in for a treat at Doyle Field tonight. The sixth-seeded Blue Devils (7-1) welcome the 11th-ranked Ghosts (6-2) in the Division 1 tournament in a rematch of an Oct. 7 matchup that […]