FITCHBURG — The excitement was palpable. With over 100 onlookers in attendance, the Entertainment Football Association (ENTFLA) made it official on Thursday: pro football will be coming to Fitchburg in the not-so-distant future. ENTFLA commissioner and Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Reed was one of several league executives at Game On Fitchburg for the […]
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Local roundup: Blue Knights fall on the road
The Lunenburg High boys lacrosse team dropped a road contest to Tyngsboro on Wednesday, falling 16-4. The Blue Knights were held to just 10 shots on goal as they dropped to 1-8. Baseball Marlboro 14, Fitchburg 3: Kaedin Desilets, Melvin DeLeon and Jociel Berroa each drove in a run for the Red Raiders (3-11). Orlowski […]
Big day for St. Bernard’s football
FITCHBURG — For as long as he’s been at the helm of the St. Bernard’s football program, head coach Tom Bingham has preached the importance of working together. It makes sense for any team, but it especially rings true for the Bernardians. St. Bernard’s is a small school and numbers — though higher in recent […]
Local roundup: Patriots hold on to top Spartans
The North Middlesex Regional girls lacrosse team defended its home field Tuesday, fending off Oakmont Regional, 10-8, in a Mid-Wach B matchup in Townsend. Bella Young netted a half dozen goals and dished out an assist, while Sarah Swartz had a goal and two assists to pace the Patriots (5-9, 4-6). Meredith Southard Pantano and Marleigh […]
Local roundup: Bernardians earn win at home
The St. Bernard’s boys lacrosse team took care of business at the Bernardian Bowl on Tuesday, storming to a 18-12 victory over Lunenburg High. Chase Courtemanche netted seven goals and dished out a pair of assists to lead the Bernardians (5-4). Josh Hoecker and Nate Kavanagh each had four goals and Keegan Rose added a […]
Local roundup: Patriots pound out hits in win
The North Middlesex Regional baseball team surged past visiting Marlboro on Monday, claiming a 12-7 victory in Townsend. The Patriots (8-3, 6-0 Mid-Wach B) pounded out 14 hits in the victory, including three off the bat of Ryan Arsenault, who scored twice and drove in a run. Liam Bindoo went 2-for-2 with a double and […]