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Attleboro resident to compete in Olympics
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) — An Attleboro resident will be competing in the Paris Summer Olympics. Zuri Ferguson, who will be representing Trinidad and Tobago, will swim the 100-meter back stroke. Ferguson will be attending the University of Florida (Gainesville) in August of 2025. She attended Attleboro High School, and...
Sea Can trots mile of his life in Plainridge Open
Plainville, MA — Yonkers Invitational trotter Sea Can shipped to Plainridge Park on Thursday (July 25) afternoon and took a new lifetime mark of 1:53.3 after winning the $22,500 Open Handicap trotting feature. Sea Can (Nick Graffam) got away fifth as Marquis Lafayette (Bruce Ranger) rushed to the front...
Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy rates South Shore pizza around Zach Bryan concert
The reviews are in. Dave Portnoy’s “One Bite” impressions of cheese pizza on the South Shore made during a recent visit have been posted. The Barstool Sports founder made pit stops for pie around country singer Zach Bryan’s concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on July 17. Portnoy joined Bryan onstage to sing part...
Home ice for North, Feehan hockey partially closed
ATTLEBORO - The home for the North Attleboro and Bishop Feehan hockey teams was ordered closed this week because of mold. Our partners at The Sun Chronicle reported on Thursday and Friday that two of the smaller of the three ice rinks at the New England Sports Village had to be closed after black mold was spotted by some users of the rinks.
Rhode Island punches its ticket to the Little League Softball World Series
BRISTOL, Conn. — The girls from Cranston Western are going to the World Series. Rhode Island’s Little League Softball all-stars, simply put, are the best in New England. A rout of Connecticut in their regional opener was not to be outdone by a curtain-call shutout against Maine. And a comeback win against Massachusetts had the 11- and 12-year-old all-stars one triumph away from the World Series in Greenville, North Carolina. ...
Dartmouth Indians Thrilled to Play at Gillette Stadium
Pop Warner football coaches are all too familiar with the feeling. Sometimes it feels like you are herding cats, especially early in the pre-season when the kids are young. Every second counts in August, as you get the little guys ready for week-one action. It can be an accomplishment just to have the kids get into a straight line without pushing each other or talking.
Here are 7 RI athletes who have won gold at the Olympics. Can you name them?
The 2024 summer Olympics are starting and all eyes are turning to Paris as athletes gather to either make their name or defend their status from all over the world. Rhode Island has a long history of producing exceptional Olympians, with gold medalists going back over 100 years. ...
Taunton team wins national title
LEESBURG, Va.— Last month, Taunton High softball took home its fourth straight state title. Now a Taunton club team has brought home a national title. The Mass Dynamites 14U team (18-8-2) captured the USA Softball Class-B Eastern 14-Under Fast Pitch National Championship Sunday, beating the Olney (Md.) Cougars Pomeroy 13U, 5-4, in the...
3-Sport Captain, 3X All-Star Kay Had an Incredible Season in Softball at BVT
Lynsey Kay compiled a GPA of 4.0 and will attend Regis College where she’ll focus on a career as a dental hygienist. Lynsey Kay’s senior year of softball at Blackstone Valley Tech produced some dynamic numbers — 11 home runs (school record), 21 RBIs, 28 runs, 39 hits, 26 stolen bases in 26 attempts and an on-base percentage of .506.
A new era under former Holliston coach Todd Kiley: Franklin football's 2024 schedule
Change may be a good thing in Franklin, as the football team will have a new coach in Todd Kiley for the first time in almost a decade in 2024. The Panthers underwent a dramatic transformation over eight years under Eian Bain. Franklin mutated from a traditional ground and pound Hockomock team to...
AAGA names scholarship recipients
NORTH ATTLEBORO - The 2024 edition of the Attleboro Area Golf Association Championship, affectionally known as the City Open to most local golfers, will be tee off two weeks from Thursday, August 15 at Foxboro Country Club, then move to Wentworth Hills Country Club on Friday, August 16, a reduced field of 50 and ties will advance to Heather Hills Country Club on Saturday, August 17 and the crowning of this year’s champion will take place after play at Norton Country Club on Sunday, August 18.
Madison Elliott Secures Cheerleading Role at UConn
Madison Elliott competed on the Blackhawks’ squad for five years, was a two-time captain and captured Tri Valley League all-star awards six times. Madison Elliott had a dynamic career as a cheerleader for Bellingham High, and later this month, she’ll be attending classes at the University of Connecticut, where she’s already been selected to the Huskies’ 27-member cheerleading team.
Piatelli Top Tier: These guys were the defensive standouts
FRANKLIN, Mass. – Earlier this week, the Piatelli Lacrosse Club announced that it will be partnering with Top Tier Lacrosse. One of their first collaborations took place earlier this month, when both entities put on the Piatelli Lacrosse Central Showcase at Dean College. That event featured two dozen college...
Stoughton rallies behind Olympic gymnast Richard Frederick: Where to watch him compete
STOUGHTON — As Stoughton gymnast Frederick Richard prepares to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, his hometown prepares along with him. Students and teachers at Stoughton Public Schools are cheering Richard on through social media, and a several watch parties have been scheduled for community members to watch Richard compete in the U.S. men's gymnastics team final. ...
Crafting a new era: The 2024 Bristol-Plymouth football schedule
With July coming to a close, a new high school football season is on the horizon. Ahead of the tryouts and training camps, and before the first kickoff whistle sounds under those famed Friday night lights in the Greater Taunton area, the Taunton Daily Gazette is kicking off our 2024 high school football coverage with a look at all four area team's schedules, and last but not least is Bristol-Plymouth. ...
Millis 8th grade track and fielders compete in nationals
Above, from left: Millis Middle School track members Dillon FitzGerald, Jayden Montero, Stone DeLuca. During Millis Middle School’s spring 2024 track season, Jayden Montero, Stone DeLuca, and Dillon FitzGerald qualified for the New Balance Nationals meet at UPenn’s Franklin field in Philadelphia and attended the meet June 13 and 14.
BHS Volleyball Team Aiming for Return to State Final
The Bellingham High girls’ volleyball team finished with a Final Four appearance before losing in the state title match against Ipswich. The Blackhawks compiled a final record of 20-4. By KEN HAMWEY,. Bulletin Sports Writer. Bellingham High’s volleyball team has some unfinished business to tend to this fall.
Halloran’s leadership big plus for Millis grid team Captain eyes playoff berth for Mohawks
An honor-roll student, Pat Halloran says that “being selected a captain as a junior,’’ is his top thrill in football. Courtesy photo. Pat Halloran is an impressive football player who’s willing to take on all leadership responsibilities. The 6-foot, 170-pound junior, a co-captain at Millis High,...
Joust Beach Volleyball Serving up Fitness, Friendship, and Fun
People looking for a new way to stay fit and meet people are discovering the fun of indoor beach volleyball, thanks to an indoor beach volleyball court in Norwood. Joust Beach Volleyball owner, John Fleming, says, “Beach volleyball is an all-over workout that builds up your body, your mind, and your social life.”
Medway High School Athletic Department recognizes spring 2024 season achievements
Top: The Medway High School Girls Softball team. (Photo Courtesy Medway Public Schools) Bottom: Boys Track and Field team members, from left, Davis Campbell (Grade 10), Brian McGrath (Grade 12), and Chase Barucci (Grade 10) (Photo Courtesy Medway Public Schools) Medway Public Schools Athletic Director Jeff Parcells and Principal John...
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