FITCHBURG — It shouldn’t be unexpected, but there is a different kind of energy emanating from the corner of Circle and Broad this fall as opposed to what happened with the 2023 edition. The difference this year? It’s a lot. The leadership that lacked last year (0-11, if anyone needed reminding) has returned. The senior […]
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Fitchburg rallies past Bernardians
FITCHBURG — The Renae Pelletier era at Fitchburg High is off to a promising start. The Red Raiders girls’ volleyball team opened the 2024 season on Wednesday afternoon with a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over host St. Bernard’s by scores of 22-25, 25-19, 25-17, 15-25 and 15-12 at the Activity Center to give its rookie head […]
Local roundup: Falcons drop OT decision to Simmons
Battle as it might, the Fitchburg State field hockey team couldn’t secure win No. 1 on the season its home opener on Wednesday. The Falcons, despite leading early, couldn’t fend off visiting Simmons, falling 4-3 in overtime at Elliot Field Wednesday evening. Sydney Gonyea netted the winner for the Sharks (3-0) 7:03 into the extra […]
Leominster field hockey blanked in season opener
LEOMINSTER — It wasn’t the way the Leominster field hockey team wanted to open the season. Under the lights of Doyle Field, visiting Blackstone Valley Tech potted the only goal of Tuesday’s contest midway through the third quarter as BVT headed back to Upton with a 1-0 win. “It was a frustrating night. It was […]
Local roundup: Falcons grounded by Castleton
The Fitchburg State men’s soccer fell to visiting Castleton, 2-0, Tuesday afternoon at Elliot Field. Liam Cramer and Jacques Alfani netted goals in the first half to propel the Spartans past the Falcons (1-1), while Xander Berthiaume turned aside all seven shots he faced from Fitchburg State to preserve the shutout. Malcolm Edwards was tagged […]
Red Raiders eyeing progress this fall
After a difficult season last year, the Fitchburg High field hockey program is hoping the team can take a step forward in 2024. “We’re excited about this group. They’re ready to work hard. Each girl is showing up every day ready to work and the energy is really positive,” said third-year head coach Kelly O’Connor […]
