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Check out Wednesday's local summer sports schedule
Ronnie's at Auburn, 6 p.m. (Krock) Shrewsbury at Lunenburg, 6 p.m. (Marshall) Oxford at Blackstone Valley, 7 p.m. (Renaud, Woonsocket) Vermont at Bravehearts, 6:30 p.m. (Fitton) American Legion. Zone 4 playoffs. First round. Shrewsbury at North County, 5:30 p.m. (Winchendon School) Framingham at Hudson, 7 p.m. (High School) Little League.
'It was pretty surreal': New York Mets select Leominster's Jonathan Santucci in 2nd round of MLB Draft
As Jonathan Santucci answered a call from his agent Sunday night in his Leominster home, he simultaneously heard the TV in the background announce that the New York Mets’ second-round pick in the Major League Draft was in. Then, Santucci heard his family members and close friends who gathered with him for the...
'Beyond excited': Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik ready for Olympics
WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester native Stephen Nedoroscik is preparing for the 2024 Olympic games. Nedoroscik will compete in the pommel horse for team USA in gymnastics. Nedoroscik has worked his entire life to realize this dream, and he's pumped to compete and represent the USA. "I mean, I am...
Pittsfield Little League 11s, 10s See Tourney Runs End
PITTSFIELD , Mass. — After a strong outing by pitcher Cam Ginnity, the Holden Little League 11-year-old All-Stars defeated Pittsfield, 15-1, to move on in the Section 1 tournament on Sunday at Deming Park. Each team went into the elimination game with a 1-1 record. Holden’s offense sparked early...
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school softball Super Team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for softball. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. ...
13 Harvard Students and Alumni Set to Compete for Team USA in the Paris Olympics
Harvard is the sixth most represented college on the U.S. Olympic team this year, sending more athletes to the Games than any other Ivy League school. By Kathryn S. Kuhar. Thirteen Harvard students and alumni will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics beginning next week, the most athletes Harvard has sent to the Summer Olympics since 1992.
'We'll go up there with confidence': Auburn Senior LL All-Stars carry experience into East Regional
AUBURN — The 2024 Senior League East Region Tournament kicks off this week in Bangor, Maine, and for third consecutive summer, Auburn's Senior Little League All-Stars will be in the thick of things, hustling and making the big plays. And, of course, sticking to the total team approach each game.
WooSox Shutout Red Wings, Win Series Finale 5-0
WORCESTER, MA –– Led by spectacular pitching, the Worcester Red Sox (9-8)/(44-48) shutout the Rochester Red Wings (13-5)/(51-40) in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Polar Park, 5-0. Brad Keller, Bryan Mata, Luis Guerrero, Trey Wingenter, and Ryan Zeferjahn combined to allow just two hits as the WooSox earn the series split.
Caleb Kenney selected to NABC Honors Court
WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross junior forward Caleb Kenney , a member of the men's basketball team, has been selected to the 2023-2024 National Basketball Coaches Association Honors Court. In order to be named to the Honors Court, a student-athlete must be a junior or senior who maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher. During the 2023-2024 campaign, Kenney was named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, in addition to earning first team All-ECAC and second team All-Patriot League honors. He averaged 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocked shots per game for the Crusaders,...
The 16 members of the Daily News Boys Volleyball All-Star team for spring of 2024
After combing over statistics and results, and with the guidance of local athletic directors and coaches, we at the Daily News selected All-Stars for baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys volleyball, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field and rugby. Although the sports and skill sets may vary, there’s no denying...
46 Days Until Purdue Football: Sterling Smith
Transfer safety Sterling “Stu” Smith arrives in West Lafayette from College of the Holy Cross (the one in Massachusetts not to be confused with Indiana’s Holy Cross College). That’s correct: team who loves gold added a silver Smith to the vault. A two-star prospect out of...
Meet the 2024 Holy Cross Cross Country Captains: Schimitsch, Gage, and Hughes
Holy Cross head cross country coach Stephanie Reilly has named the team captains for the 2024 season, with rising seniors William Schimitsch, Caroline Gage, and Abby Hughes taking the lead roles. Schimitsch, a computer science major, stood out as the top finisher for Holy Cross in multiple meets during the 2023 season. Gage, an English major, consistently led the Crusaders in competitions last year. Meanwhile, Hughes, an economic and psychology double major, will step into the captaincy for the first time, showcasing strong leadership both on and off the course.
WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts still over .500 with one week to go before the All-Star break
After the usual Monday off for the Worcester Bravehearts it was Brockton coming to town Tuesday and early on it was all Rox until WooBall exploded for five runs in the bottom of the ninth to tie it before Worcester would finally succumb 7-6 in a home run derby. The Bravehearts’ first run came in the bottom of the second on a Kevin Matos RBI single.
Cape League Power Rankings: The Hyannis Harbor Hawks picked up resume building wins
The top four teams in the Cape Cod Baseball League power rankings have featured in every power ranking this season and, despite a shuffle in position, that is no different for Week 4. The fifth spot was heavily contested. Bourne has had a resurgence of late, where the Braves strung together a three-game win...
Meet the members of the Daily News Boys Tennis All-Stars for spring of 2024
After combing over statistics and results, and with the guidance of local athletic directors and coaches, we at the Daily News selected All-Stars for baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field, boys volleyball and rugby. Although the sports and skill sets may vary, there’s no denying that this group put...
Logan Ip Featured in World Lacrosse’s LacrosseU Series
Gil Talbot Men’s Lacrosse 7/15/2024 3:17:00 PM CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard men’s lacrosse and rising junior midfielder, Logan Ip , were recently featured in World Lacrosse’s new feature story series, LacrosseU. The series highlights different NCAA student-athletes who have competed for different nations at World Lacrosse events. Ip last competed for Team Hong Kong at the 2023 World Lacrosse Championships. Ip, who collected 23 points on 15 goals and eight assists in seven games at the Championship in San Diego earned a spot on the All-World team for his efforts. You can read and watch the full feature on Logan…
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