The Fitchburg State baseball team snuck out a 2-1 win over Anna Maria Wednesday at Riccards Field, claiming victory in its home opener. Matthew Smith opened the scoring for the Falcons (6-8) in the third, racing home on a wild pitch for a 1-0 lead. He drove in what proved to be the winning run […]
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Local roundup: Blue Devils fall in season opener
The Leominster High boys lacrosse team got off to a rough start on Tuesday, falling to visiting Algonquin Regional, 14-3, in the season opener for both teams at Doyle Field. Dom Carr scored twice to lead Leominster. Ryan Roman had four goals and two assists to pace the defending Central Mass. champion Titans. Lunenburg 14, […]
Local roundup: Blue Knights open with rout
Maggie Van Sickle scored four goals and teammate Lauren Anderson added three goals to lead the Lunenburg High girls lacrosse team to a 12-3 season-opening win over visiting Advanced Math and Science Academy on Monday. Lunenburg goalie Charlotte Caiozzo made 13 saves in net for the Blue Knights. Boys lacrosse Lunenburg 7, AMSA 5: Dom Staffiere […]
Young Red Raiders aim to grow on diamond
FITCHBURG — Following a tough 2024 campaign that saw the Fitchburg High softball team held winless, the Red Raiders are hoping to take a step in the right direction this spring. Head coach Chris Kitchin is back at the helm of the Red Raiders, entering his fourth year on the bench. He’s optimistic based on […]
Local roundup: Blue Knights roll in season opener
The Lunenburg High boys lacrosse team started the season on the right foot, storming past Worcester in a 14-3 victory on Friday. Andrew Nicosia had three goals and two assists to pace the Blue Knights at McCarron Field, while Jack Heffernan chipped in with a pair of markers. Nashoba 14, Tantasqua 3: Nick Sacovitch netted […]
Bernardians hope to continue growth
FITCHBURG — The St. Bernard’s softball program has seen a steady growth in the four years since head coach Tea Preston has taken the helm. Preston and assistant coach, brother Cyle Preston, are back to lead the Bernardians for the 2025 season. “Things are going really well. We have a lot of returning players. We […]
