One long-distance drive off the foot of Mia Robertson was enough for the Fitchburg High girls soccer team. The junior unleashed a blast from far out which found the back of the net, propelling the Red Raiders to a 1-0 victory over Ayer-Shirley at Crocker Field on Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore Shaelyn Smith turned aside every […]
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Local roundup: FSU’s Jones, Morse claim awards
Fitchburg State freshman Samantha Jones and senior Jenna Morse were named Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Field Hockey Rookie of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, on Monday afternoon. Jones registered her second weekly honor on the season after netting two goals and adding one assist in a 2-0 week for […]
Local roundup: Southard Pantano powers Patriots in rout
The North Middlesex Regional field hockey kept its strong start to the season going on Wednesday, picking up a 6-1 road win over Tyngsboro. Meredith Southard Pantano came up big for the Patriots (5-1), netting five goals on the afternoon. Mallory Graves netted a pair of markers of her own, while also adding a pair […]
Local roundup: Nashoba shuts out Crusaders
The Nashoba Regional girls soccer team remains undefeated, having rolled past Groton-Dunstable for a 5-0 road win on Thursday. Maddie Dempsey paced the Wolves (3-0), while Briseis Terra, Kat Davis and Sophie Kuefler each added single markers for Nashoba in the shutout win. Oakmont 2, Maynard 0: Jada LeBlanc netted an unassisted goal late in the […]
Local roundup: North Middlesex fends off Spartans
The North Middlesex Regional fended off visiting Oakmont Regional on Wednesday, claiming a 4-3 victory in Townsend. Meredith Southard Pantano potted two goals and added an assist to lead the Patriots (2-1, 1-1 Mid-Wach C) in the victory, while Sophia Caldwell chipped in with a goal and a helper. Cailyn O’Keefe rounded out the scoring […]
Local roundup: Falcons soar past Bulldogs
The Fitchburg State men’s soccer team blanked visiting Dean College on Thursday, cruising to a 2-0 victory in non-conference action at Elliot Field Fitchburg State (2-1-0) opened the scoring in the 11th minute of action as freshman Justin Job settled a feed from junior Brandon Gonzalez and lofted a shot into the upper left corner […]