FITCHBURG — It took a while, but once the wheels started turning, there was no stopping the St. Bernard’s ice hockey team Tuesday night. Trailing 3-0 entering the final 15 minutes, the Bernardians came to life against crosstown rival Fitchburg/Monty Tech. Whatever miscues haunted the hosts through 30 minutes faded and St. Bernard’s took advantage […]
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Local roundup: Blue Knights shine at Coaches Invitational
The Lunenburg High track and field teams had several standout performances Sunday at the MSTCA Coaches Invitational in the small school division at the Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury. Freshman Ray Beardmore took first in the shot put at 52-0, while junior Carli Stanford was fourth in the 300m run at 41.19 seconds, a personal […]
Local roundup: Bernardians, Patriots earn wins at home
The St. Bernard’s girls basketball team took care of business at the Activity Center Friday evening, topping St. Paul, 35-27, in a home victory. The win lifts the Bernardians to 5-7 on the season. North Middlesex 37, Oakmont 36: Julia Chase had a game-high 13 points for the Patriots (3-8), while Norah Tesini had nine […]
Ayer-Shirley boys punch postseason ticket
FITCHBURG — The Ayer-Shirley Regional boys basketball team will be dancing in the postseason. The Panthers qualified for the Division 4 tournament on Wednesday evening thanks to a 58-39 victory over host St. Bernard’s at the Activity Center. The Panthers improved to 10-3 overall on the season following the win, while the Bernardians fall to […]
Blue Devils win rivalry tilt over Red Raiders
FITCHBURG — Power rankings didn’t matter on Tuesday night. Regardless of it was ranked first in Division 2 or dead last, the Leominster High boys basketball team was going to get arch rival Fitchburg High’s best shot. And the Red Raiders certainly put forth a Herculean effort. The hosts raced out to an early lead […]