The 34th-seeded Oakmont Regional baseball team did just enough to come away with a victory in the preliminary round of the Division 3 tournament on Thursday, getting past No. 31 Triton Regional, 6-5. The two-time defending Division 3 champion Spartans (13-6) advance to face No. 2 Norwell in the round of 32. West Bridgewater 7, […]
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MIAA releases tourney pairings
The road to a third straight Division 3 baseball crown will require a little extra work for Oakmont Regional. The two-time defending state champion Spartans were one of three local programs to have earned the right to take part in the postseason, as the MIAA released its baseball, softball and boys and girls lacrosse pairings […]
Local notebook: Lacrosse stars get stage to shine on
High school lacrosse fans, circle June 12 on your calendars. The Central Mass. Lacrosse Coaches Association (CMLCA) will hold an All-Star Game that Thursday evening, showcasing some of the best and brightest in the area, squaring off in an exhibition contest. The CMLCA announced the rosters and format Tuesday, as well as revealing handful of […]
Checking in on MIAA’s power rankings
The release of the MIAA’s power rankings are always a fun talking point. Sent out twice a week, they can give confidence to a team or put a scare into a program. Based on not just wins and losses, the rankings take into account the difficulty of a team’s schedule and its margins of victory. […]
MIAA releases winter tourney pairings
With the release of the MIAA’s winter tournament pairings, several local programs will have a chance to vie for ice hockey and basketball state titles. The organization announced the initial pairings for both sports on Saturday, with a 24-hour period allowed for corrections. The pairings were based on the MIAA’s power rankings, which take into […]
Editorial: Feds’ Title IX probe may preclude need for girls opt-out bill
The breakneck speed in which the Trump administration has moved to reverse the way things have previously operated in Washington has kept political pundits’ heads on a swivel. That alacrity has spread beyond The Beltway, and in doing so may have overtaken events unfolding across the country, including in Massachusetts. That seems to be what’s […]
