LEOMINSTER — Down, but never out. Despite struggling to generate offense early and falling behind No. 12 Westford Academy on Wednesday, the fifth-seeded Leominster High baseball team never doubted itself. Rather than hang their heads, the Blue Devils remained confident. In the field, at the plate, on the mound, there was a quiet confidence. Leominster […]
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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 […]
Nashoba storms past Apponequet and into D3 quarterfinals
BOLTON — The Nashoba Regional boys lacrosse team came out like a buzzsaw on Wednesday evening. The seventh-seeded Wolves dominated the first quarter and never looked back as the Wolves kept its season alive with a 18-6 victory over No. 10 Apponequet Regional in the Round of 16 in the Division 3 Tournament. Nashoba improves […]
Ground broken for Crocker Field renovations
FITCHBURG — Since its construction in 1918, Crocker Field has long been regarded as a cornerstone of the city of Fitchburg. It has hosted high school athletics for over a century and received visits from the likes of Olympic track and field champion Paavo Nurmi and the great Babe Ruth. The stadium has long stood […]
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 […]
