It’s no secret that the Fitchburg High track and field teams have been on the rise for the past couple of years. The reason, however obvious it might seem, may not be as well known. The track and field programs in Fitchburg’s middle schools have been on the ascendancy as well, providing a fantastic feeder […]
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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: Wolves capture Division 4 track title
For the first time since 1975, the Nashoba Regional girls outdoor track and field team will raise a state championship banner. The Wolves captured the Division 4 title on Saturday, taking home the championship with 68.5 points at Westfield State. Holliston (60) was second, followed by Pembroke (59). Nashoba had several first-place showings at the […]
Local roundup: Bernardians roll past Fitchburg
The St. Bernard’s girls lacrosse team took care of business against a cross-town foe on Thursday. The Bernardians had no problem dispatching Fitchburg High, winning 18-2 at Game On Fitchburg. The win lifts St. Bernard’s to 6-7 on the season, while the Red Raiders drop to 0-15. Chelmsford 14, Nashoba 5: The Wolves fall to […]
Local roundup: Panthers claw past Wolves
The Ayer-Shirley boys volleyball took care of business on the road Thursday, topping Nashoba Regional, 3-1 in Bolton. The Panthers won 25-22, 22-25, 25-20 and 26-24 to improved to 3-4 (1-3 Mid-Wach B), while the Wolves remain winless at 0-5 (0-3). Senior setter and right side hitter David Batchelor had 12 kills and 18 assists […]
Local roundup: Spartans roll to win over Trojans
The Oakmont Regional girls lacrosse team rolled past Bromfield, 15-7, at Arthur I. Hurd Memorial Field on Tuesday afternoon. The win evens the Spartans’ record for the young season at 1-1. Shepherd Hill 19, Fitchburg 2: Zandra Barnes scored twice for Fitchburg in the season opener for the Red Raiders. Boys lacrosse Shrewsbury 12, Leominster […]