FITCHBURG — An all-around bad night for the Fitchburg High boys basketball team. Outworked by visiting Shrewsbury from start to finish, the Red Raiders had no answer Friday night. Out-rebounded nearly 2 to 1 and turning the ball over 18 times, FHS fell to the Colonials, 50-33 at the Doug Grutchfield Field House. The loss […]
High School Sports
Local roundup: Blue Knights power past Tigers
The Lunenburg High boys basketball team defended its home court Friday night, notching a 61-48 victory over visiting Littleton. The Blue Knights improve to 7-4 with the win. Shrewsbury 50, Fitchburg 33: Tyreese Green led the way for the Red Raiders (7-7) with 10 points and six rebounds, while Angel Guzman had nine points in […]
Bulldogs ground Eagles to earn home win
FITCHBURG — A year ago, the Monty Tech girls’ basketball team had difficulty in stringing victories together, ending up 3-17. In the present, the Bulldogs — with four freshmen who aren’t hearing that dulled noise — are turning things around, and doing it together with a touch of pizzazz. Backed by a total team effort, […]
Local roundup: Pair of Falcons pick up weekly honors
Fitchburg State senior Liam Bourassa (Shirley) was named Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Men’s Indoor Track Field Athlete of the Week, while freshman Paulino Guevara Mateo (Cambridge) was selected MASCAC Men’s Indoor Track Athlete and Rookie of the Week on Wednesday. It’s the second straight week the duo has claimed the awards. Bourassa picked […]
Massachusetts girls flag football soars to new heights
BOSTON — What started as a small initiative by the New England Patriots has quickly turned into a statewide phenomenon.
360 Hoops set to debut in Fitchburg
There’s a new game coming to town. 360 Hoops recently announced its debut at Game On Sports and Performance Center in Fitchburg, where it will introduce its groundbreaking, patented, new sport to the local community. Taking place on Thursday from 6-8 p.m., players of all ages and skill levels are invited to join 360 Hoops […]
