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'Just a surreal moment': Worcester native gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik savors securing berth on US Olympic team
Stephen Nedoroscik was seconds from finishing his splendid pommel horse routine at the U.S. Olympic Men’s Gymnastics Trials Saturday night in Minneapolis when he knew. “I thought to myself,” Nedoroscik said Tuesday morning in a phone interview from Sarasota, Florida, "'If you put this dismount up, you’ll make the Olympic team.’” ...
Heckler Named Head Volleyball Coach
WORCESTER, Mass. – Clark University Director of Athletics and Recreation Trish Cronin announced the appointment of Matthew Heckler as the new head volleyball coach on Monday afternoon. “We are thrilled to welcome Matthew to Clark University,” said Cronin. “His extensive coaching experience and dedication to student-athlete development align perfectly with our university’s values. We are confident that under Matthew’s leadership, our volleyball program will flourish, both competitively and academically.” Heckler joins Clark University with a wealth of coaching experience, most recently serving as the Director of Regional Volleyball at Mill City Volleyball Club in Lowell. During his tenure, Heckler coached…
After undergoing Tommy John surgery, Shrewsbury's Griffith returns to mound for Bravehearts
WORCESTER ― It was an indelible and, for anyone who knows Ben Griffith, an inevitable moment. The 6-foot, 175-pound right-hander from Shrewsbury came on in relief and pitched a scoreless inning to earn the win as the Worcester Bravehearts defeated the Futures League Road Warriors, 7-3, on June 8 at Fitton Field. ...
Sunday's local roundup, results: Fritze drives in eight to fuel Tatnuck sweep
Tatnuck 10, Millbury 3; Tatnuck 13, Millbury 5: Joey Fritze had three hits and drove in eight runs on the day as Tatnuck (12-3) swept Millbury (2-13) at Quinsigamond CC. Fritze singled twice and drove in four runs, Dylan McDonald singled twice and drove in a pair and Chris Palermo drove in a pair as Tatnuck scored five runs in the third and five more in the sixth to top Millbury in the first game.
MDI's Spencer Laurendeau signs with Nichols football
BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - MDI fans got to watch Spencer Laurendeau help the Trojans win the 2023 8 Man Large School State Championship, 28-0 over Greely, after avenging a regular season loss to Camden Hills, 26-6, in the North title game. Now, he’s on his way to his “last...
WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts 3-2 week keeps pace with FCBL leaders
The Worcester Bravehearts began the week Tuesday with a trip to Norwich to take on the Sea Unicorns, and after a slow start, WooBall came roaring back only to fall just short in a 7-6 loss. The Bravehearts got on the board down 5-0 entering the eighth when Carter Hanson scored on an infield error and then Jacob Hurrell singled in two more. Timmy Wagner followed with a sacrifice fly to make it 5-4.
Pair of WPI coaches with local ties enjoy playing roles at the U.S. Olympic Trials
Mark Wild was an Attleborough Blue Fish Swim Club teammate of Elizabeth Beisel, so it was obviously a thrill for Wild, who grew up in Holden and graduated from St. John’s High, to watch Beisel make her Olympic debut in 2008 and, in 2012, win a silver medal. “It was so cool to...
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