LEOMINSTER — Consistency at the plate has been one of the few issues the Leominster American Legion Post 151 baseball team has faced this season. The performances of Leominster’s arms, however, has been rock solid. The struggle for offense continued Thursday evening, but strong showings from a pair of Post 151 hurlers helped power Leominster […]
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Another successful camp at St. Bernard’s
FITCHBURG — It was another successful year for the St. Bernard’s Summer Basketball Camp. The camp, which began on Monday and ran through Thursday, was a three-hour daily dose of fundamental skill work, games and fun. On Thursday afternoon, St. Bernard’s girls head coach Keith Boissoneau and boys head coach Paul Constantino put the finishing […]
Confident Blue Devils rally past Westford Academy
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 […]
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 […]
