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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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 […]
Spring season gets underway
And just like that, on a dreary Thursday afternoon, the high school spring season is underway. The new season began locally with what the Fitchburg High athletic department called a “soft launch,” as the Red Raiders’ boys volleyball team took to the road to kick things off with a match against Assabet Valley. And from […]
Local Notes: Blue Knights shine at Division 5 meet
What a 10-day period it has been for the Lunenburg High girls indoor track and field team. After capturing the Mid-Wach C and District E Invitational Division 2 titles, the Blue Knights again had a strong showing at the Division 5 State Championship meet on Wednesday, taking second in a field of 74 teams with […]
Local roundup: Blue Knights run away with title
The Lunenburg High girls indoor track and field team captured the 45th District E Invitational Division 2 title with 92 points on Sunday, coming out on top in a field of 25 schools. Carli Stanford was a double winner for the Blue Knights, winning the 55m dash (7.4) and long jump (16-8), while Lilia Baril […]
