The Lunenburg/Ayer-Shirley hockey team stormed past Gardner on Friday evening, winning 5-2 at the Wallace Civic Center in a Coughlin Conference contest. The Blue Knights improve to 8-1-1 and 4-0 in conference play. The Wildcats fall to 4-5 (1-4). Lunenburg/Ayer-Shirley returns to action on Jan. 20, squaring off with St. Bernard’s at 3:30 p.m. in […]
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Local roundup: Spartans roll to win at home
The Oakmont Regional ice hockey team rolled to a 7-1 victory over Minuteman Tech Monday at Cushing Academy’s Iorio Arena. With the win, the Spartans reach .500 on the season at 3-3. Oakmont returns to action Saturday, welcoming Chicopee to Ashburnham for a non-conference game at 1 p.m. Lunenburg/Ayer-Shirley 2, Worcester 1: Dylan Sprague (assist) […]
Tournament roundup: Blue Knights rally, but fall short
The championship game of the annual Mark Bushnoe Tournament appeared to be pointed in the direction of a boring blowout Saturday evening at the Wallace Civic Center. Hudson had roared out to a 2-0 lead over Lunenburg/Ayer-Shirley in the first 15 minutes, adding a third goal just 38 seconds into the middle frame. It looked […]
Blue Knights get it done
FITCHBURG — The Lunenburg/Ayer-Shirley ice hockey team prides itself on being a team that’s tough to play against. The Blue Knights have depth. They have talent. They’ve got tenacious defense. An excellent goaltender. Above all else, they have a willingness to do whatever it takes to compete. So in a battle of unbeaten teams Monday, […]
Local notebook: New faces take reins for Falcons
When the 2024-25 athletic season gets underway at Fitchburg State, there will be a pair of new coaches leading a pair of Falcon programs. They will, however, be familiar to the teams they’re taking over. Fitchburg State’s athletic department announced the appointments of Jim Ray and Joe Galvin as the head coaches of the women’s […]
Local roundup: Blue Knights fall in semifinals
Despite a solid all-around effort, the Lunenburg High boys basketball team fell to St. Paul, 58-47, in the semifinals of the Central Mass. Athletic Directors Association (CMADA) Class C tournament on Monday evening. Evan Comesana dropped in a team-high 17 points to pace the Blue Knights (13-6), while Miles Seminatore chipped in with 14 points. Jackson […]