Battle as it might, the Fitchburg State field hockey team couldn’t secure win No. 1 on the season its home opener on Wednesday. The Falcons, despite leading early, couldn’t fend off visiting Simmons, falling 4-3 in overtime at Elliot Field Wednesday evening. Sydney Gonyea netted the winner for the Sharks (3-0) 7:03 into the extra […]
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Local roundup: Falcons grounded by Castleton
The Fitchburg State men’s soccer fell to visiting Castleton, 2-0, Tuesday afternoon at Elliot Field. Liam Cramer and Jacques Alfani netted goals in the first half to propel the Spartans past the Falcons (1-1), while Xander Berthiaume turned aside all seven shots he faced from Fitchburg State to preserve the shutout. Malcolm Edwards was tagged […]
Local roundup: Spartans roll to Sweet 16 win
The Oakmont Regional baseball team just keeps winning. The top-seeded Spartans took care of business at Driscoll Park, topping No. 16 Nauset, 3-0, in the Division 3 round of 16 on Wednesday. Bolstered by a three-run second inning, the Spartans (19-3) advance to the state quarterfinals, where they’ll face No 8 Bishop Stang with a […]
Local roundup: Nashoba softball falls in Round of 16
The Marblehead softball team proved to be difficult guests on Monday. The ninth-seeded Magicians got timely hits in Bolton, knocking off No. 8 Nashoba Regional in a Division 2 round of 16 contest. The Wolves end the spring with a 17-5 record. Hannah Reardon was strong in the circle for Nashoba, surrendering just two earned […]
Local roundup: Blue Devils sneak past Knights
It wasn’t the way the Blue Devils drew it up, but it most certainly was dramatic. The fifth-seeded Leominster High baseball team didn’t generate a ton of offense Monday, but the Blue Devils came through in the clutch to top No. 28 Saint Paul, 3-2, in nine innings at Doyle Field in the first round […]
Local roundup: Blue Knights bounce Bourne
The Lunenburg High softball team will play on. The 12th-seeded Blue Knights took care of business at Marshall Park Friday afternoon, defeating No. 21 Bourne 5-3 in a Division 4 round of 32 contest. Lunenburg (11-10) advances to the round of 16 and will face the winner of Sunday’s contest between No. 5 Abington and […]
