FITCHBURG — Since its construction in 1918, Crocker Field has long been regarded as a cornerstone of the city of Fitchburg. It has hosted high school athletics for over a century and received visits from the likes of Olympic track and field champion Paavo Nurmi and the great Babe Ruth. The stadium has long stood […]
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Local roundup: Nashoba softball falls in Round of 16
The Marblehead softball team proved to be difficult guests on Monday. The ninth-seeded Magicians got timely hits in Bolton, knocking off No. 8 Nashoba Regional in a Division 2 round of 16 contest. The Wolves end the spring with a 17-5 record. Hannah Reardon was strong in the circle for Nashoba, surrendering just two earned […]
Local roundup: Blue Devils sneak past Knights
It wasn’t the way the Blue Devils drew it up, but it most certainly was dramatic. The fifth-seeded Leominster High baseball team didn’t generate a ton of offense Monday, but the Blue Devils came through in the clutch to top No. 28 Saint Paul, 3-2, in nine innings at Doyle Field in the first round […]
Cuddahy comes through for Blue Devils
LEOMINSTER — The Leominster girls lacrosse team refused to be denied on Monday afternoon. Trailing by four goals entering the fourth quarter, the 14th-seeded Blue Devils rallied to tie the game before Kailyn Cuddahy netted the game-winner with eight seconds remaining as Leominster defeated No. 19 Minnechaug Regional, 12-11, at in the Division 2 tournament […]
Belcastro shuts down Bay Path
LEOMINSTER — The Leominster High softball team opened the Division 2 tournament on the right foot Sunday at the Leominster Lassie League Complex. The No.13 Blue Devils came out of the gate strong, jumping on No. 20 Bay Path early as Leominster plated single runs in the first and second innings and never looked back […]
Red Raider greats set to be honored
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg High School Athletic Hall of Fame, which honors and remembers the greats in Red Raider lore, has announced its 12th Induction Class. The induction ceremony and banquet will be held Nov. 3 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg. A total of 12 Individual athletes, including three posthumous inductions, highlights the […]
