Cushing Academy announced the latest chapter in its powerhouse hockey program on Tuesday with the hiring of Ryan Bourque as head coach for boys’ hockey. “We are thrilled that NHL/AHL veteran player Ryan Bourque (’09) is returning home to Cushing to lead our boys’ hockey program,” said Dr. Randy Bertin, Cushing Academy Head of School. […]
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Local roundup: Patriots run past Lunenburg
The North Middlesex Regional girls lacrosse team defended its home field Tuesday afternoon, topping Lunenburg, 15-5, in Townsend. Bella Young led the Patriots (2-6) with five goals and one helper and Faith Mazza and Sophia Caldwell each contributed hat tricks in the victory. Sarah Swartz chipped in with two goals and two assists. Erin Peplowski […]
Local roundup: Spartans roll to win over Leominster
The Oakmont Regional softball team stormed past visiting Leominster on Monday afternoon, winning 8-1 in Ashburnham. Oakmont’s Olivia Souers scattered three hits, giving up just one run while striking out five in a complete-game effort to quiet Leominster’s offense, while Gianna Gerbick’s came through with a two-run single in a six-run fourth inning for the […]
Girls lacrosse: Bernardians blank Fitchburg
FITCHBURG — The St. Bernard’s girls lacrosse team remained perfect on the young season Tuesday morning. The Bernardians made it two straight wins to start the season with a 19-0 victory over cross-town rival Fitchburg at the Bernardian Bowl. While St. Bernard’s improved to 2-0, the Red Raiders dropped to 0-4. “We knew coming in […]
Local roundup: Curtises power Spartans to victory
The Oakmont Regional baseball team powered past Lunenburg High at Marshall Park on Monday, returning to Ashburnham with a 9-3 victory. Sam Curtis lead the Spartans (2-0, 1-1 Mid-Wach C) with a pair of hits, including a homer, and drove in two. Ty Curtis chipped in with a pair of hits and an RBI in […]
Local roundup: Blue Devils roll to first win
The Leominster High boys lacrosse team earned its first win of the spring on Friday, cruising to a 13-3 victory over Bay Path at Doyle Field. Dom Carr and Max Sleeper each had hat tricks to lift the Blue Devils (1-5). Chase Kranz and Ben Marchetti each netted a pair of goals in the victory. […]