LEOMINSTER — Needing just one win, just one, in order to get into the postseason was on Fitchburg’s agenda Tuesday night. The Red Raiders got it, and they went through the mixer in order to get it. Fitchburg only hit six field goals in the second half, but key rebounds and plays helped the Red […]
Sports
Local roundup: Martin, LeBlanc power Spartans in win
The Oakmont Regional girls basketball team made the most of its trip to Townsend Tuesday evening, topping host North Middlesex Regional, 43-26. The road win lifts the Spartans to 9-4, while North Middlesex falls to 1-13. Olivia Martin paced Oakmont with a game-high 17 points and Jada LeBlanc added 14. Grace Hill chipped in with […]
Local roundup: Fitchburg State men skate to tie against UMass Dartmouth
The Fitchburg State ice hockey team tied with the Corsairs of UMass Dartmouth during MASCAC action Saturday night, 2-2. The game then went into a shootout, with the Falcons (9-7-1, 5-4-1) beating UMD 2-1. After a scoreless first period, the Falcons were able to break through on a power play, getting them on the board […]
Boston professional women’s soccer team considering BOS Nation FC name change
BOS Nation Football Club may be a name of the past before Boston’s professional women’s soccer team even takes the pitch. Consideration of a name change coming after the club apologized for its “Too Many Balls” campaign last month.
Groton youth soccer player shows determination as he advances in the sport
GROTON — For 11-year-old Eli Eslava, the soccer ball is practically an extension of his own self. As his mother, Tricia Eslava put it, Eli is seldom seen without a ball in his immediate vicinity, either at home, outside or at practice.
Special honor at Varnum Brook
TOWNSEND — North Middlesex Regional School District superintendent Brad Morgan and Varnum Brook Elementary School (VBES) principal Ami Dolan are pleased to share that the school was recognized by state officials and Special Olympics Massachusetts during an assembly that highlighted VBES’ ongoing progress. On Oct. 22, VBES students, staff and administrators participated in an assembly […]
