FITCHBURG — The message during Thursday’s press conference announcing the name for the Fitchburg franchise in the Entertainment Football Association (ENTFLA) was crystal clear: the team wanted to both evoke a fearsome image and honor those who have helped make such an organization possible. With members of the ENTFLA’s brass joined by local representatives from […]
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Local roundup: Red Raiders sneak past Panthers
One long-distance drive off the foot of Mia Robertson was enough for the Fitchburg High girls soccer team. The junior unleashed a blast from far out which found the back of the net, propelling the Red Raiders to a 1-0 victory over Ayer-Shirley at Crocker Field on Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore Shaelyn Smith turned aside every […]
Blue Devils top Oakmont for second straight win
LEOMINSTER — On the heels of its first win of the season, the Leominster High field hockey team was back on the Doyle Field turf looking to make it back-to-back wins as it welcomed Oakmont Regional on Monday evening. The host Blue Devils struck twice and goalie Kailyn Cuddahy did the rest, making 16 saves […]
Local roundup: FSU’s Jones, Morse claim awards
Fitchburg State freshman Samantha Jones and senior Jenna Morse were named Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Field Hockey Rookie of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, on Monday afternoon. Jones registered her second weekly honor on the season after netting two goals and adding one assist in a 2-0 week for […]
Leominster shakes off scare from Ghosts
LEOMINSTER — Fans of offense were treated to quite a show at Doyle Field on Friday night. With the new power rankings just released, Leominster High and Westford Academy met for a huge Division 1 showdown. The Blue Devils came in ranked 10th in the state, while the Ghosts sat at 17th. Thanks in large […]
Red Raiders knocked down by Rockets
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg High football team had taken several positive steps forward the last couple of weeks, that much is true. Any rebuilding program will take baby steps in their development and growth. But the Red and Gray still have a long way to go, as evident by how they took a couple of steps […]
