TOWNSEND — When Joe Ruth passed away in January of 2024, it sent shockwaves through the Central Mass. baseball community. Ruth, who served as the general manager and field manager of the Lunenburg Phillies for 39 years after the franchise relocated from Pepperell, gave his heart and soul to the game and had an impact […]
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Blue Devils rally past Ayer-Shirley
AYER — On the brink of being swept in three straight sets, the Leominster boys volleyball team never surrendered on Monday. The Blue Devils rallied back to capture victories in the third and fourth sets to force a deciding fifth set against host Ayer-Shirley Regional. Leominster completed the comeback and picked up an exciting 3-2 […]
Local roundup: Blue Devils power past St. Bernard’s
The Leominster High boys lacrosse team picked up a road win on Monday, besting St. Bernard’s, 10-4, in Fitchburg. Max Sleeper and Isaac Rosado each had three goals and an assist, while Chase Krantz had a goal and four helpers. Ben Marchetti dished out three assists and Dominic Carr, James Connors and Jacob Turner added […]
Local roundup: Blue Knights rally for win
Lunenburg’s Brady Kelly pitched six scoreless innings in relief and the Blue Knights baseball team rallied from an eight-run deficit to defeat St. Bernard’s 15-9 in eight innings on Friday afternoon at McLaughlin Park. Lunenburg improved to 2-1 with the victory while St. Bernard’s falls to 1-2. With the game deadlocked at 9 after seven […]
Local roundup: Blue Devils fall at home
The Leominster High girls lacrosse team continues its search for its first win of the season following a 19-9 loss to Longmeadow at Doyle Field on Thursday afternoon. The loss drops the Blue Devils to 0-4. Lunenburg 14, Marlboro 2: Lauren Anderson found the back of the net five times for the Blue Knights (4-1), while […]
360 Hoops set to debut in Fitchburg
There’s a new game coming to town. 360 Hoops recently announced its debut at Game On Sports and Performance Center in Fitchburg, where it will introduce its groundbreaking, patented, new sport to the local community. Taking place on Thursday from 6-8 p.m., players of all ages and skill levels are invited to join 360 Hoops […]
