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'He was a ball of energy': Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik's former coaches excited for upcoming Paris games
STERLING, Mass. – A big sign in the middle of Sterling Gym honors one of its former regulars, U.S. Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik. Just below it, the next generation hones their craft, wondering if they, too, can make it to the games. "It creates a culture in this gym...
Road to state championship leads to Andover
ANDOVER — Andover Little League has history this time of year, as in developing very good baseball teams. The town has produced several teams that have gone on to district, sectional, state and New England regional Little League championships, including one that made it to Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. in 1988.
Wednesday's local roundup, results: Long leads way for Hudson Legion
Hudson 7, North County 4: Bobby Long went 4 for 4 with a triple and RBI and Michael Domino allowed three hits and struck out two in the final 2⅓ innings as Post 100 (13-2) rallied to beat Post 129 (8-5) at Doyle Field. Leominster 2, East Side 1:...
Men’s Swimming and Diving Leads Ivy with 19 CSCAA Scholar All-Americans
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving led the Ivy League with 19 College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-Americans for the 2023-24 campaign, the CSCAA announced on Wednesday. The Crimson's total ranked second nationally to Stanford's 21 recipients. Will Grant was Harvard's lone...
A hometown hero’s welcome for Cannons’ Jeff Trainor
When Jeff Trainor takes the field at Harvard Stadium this weekend for the Boston Cannons’ Homecoming, he won’t just have a hometown crowd. He’ll have an entire cavalry. Immediate and extended family, yearslong friends from home, old teammates from UMass, former coaches and young players Trainor coaches now will all be in attendance to cheer on the pride of Billerica, Mass.
UMass Lowell Field Hockey Player Maggie Dowd Runs Boston Marathon for Herren Project
Lifting, practice, games, and school routine for a Division I student-athlete were not enough for UMass Lowell field hockey rising junior Maggie Dowd. She took on the challenge of training for and running the 128th Boston Marathon alongside her mom to support a cause close to their hearts. Maggie and...
Hammer Time: Hungry for shot at the best, Andover's Dalton delivers statement year for Ole Miss track
Jake Dalton was ready to take on the country’s premier college track and field athletes. After a record-setting career at Dartmouth College, the former Andover High star’s fire for the event that’s his passion — the hammer throw — burned brighter than ever. He was prepared to prove himself against the best of the best.
Men's Lightweight Four Competes in Henley Royal Regatta on Day Three
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, U.K. –– The Harvard men's lightweight four competed in the third day of competition at the Henley Royal Regatta. The four faced Oxford Brooke's 'B' and lost by a total of three boat lengths. The four consisted of Zachary Mecca (stroke), Michael Fairley, David Picard, Ben Weatherwax,...
Boxing event remains on schedule for Nov. 9
WINCHESTER - Things continue to progress toward the Saturday, Nov. 9 boxing event scheduled for the town hall auditorium two days before Veterans Day. This event will raise money for many charities including the First Responders Fund. Paul Goodrich, vice-president of the Winchester Sports Foundation, said “things are going great”...
Tuesday's local roundup, results: Northborough, Hudson roll in Legion play
Baseball American Legion Northborough 17, Northbridge 0: Will Mahoney hurled one-hit ball over five innings, Joe Russell was 4 for 4 with a double, three runs and two RBIs, and Zach Meehl (2 for 3) homered, scored three runs and drove in two for host Post 234 (6-8). ...
Women’s Tennis Adds Nagel as Assistant Coach
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard women's tennis adds RJ Nagel to the coaching staff as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season, Traci Green , The Sheila Kelly Palandjian Head Coach for Harvard Women's Tennis, announced today. Nagel joins the Crimson following a six-year stint as an assistant coach at with the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) men's tennis team. While with the Rams, Nagel helped lift the team to an overall record of 79-31, five conference titles, and five NCAA tournament appearances. Throughout his time at VCU, Nagel coached Charles Bertimon to the NCAA Singles tournament and an A-10 most...
Harvard Women’s Ice Hockey Excels Academically with 21 ECAC All-Academic Spots
21 Harvard women's ice hockey student-athletes have earned spots on the ECAC All-Academic Team, with a 95% percentage, the highest since at least 2010. Rose O'Connor was recognized as the team's top scholar-athlete, while Shannon Hollands and Eva Dorr each received their third ECAC honor. 21 Harvard women's ice hockey...
Shawsheen Tech Adds Third Summer Boys Basketball Clinic After First Two Sell Out; Limited Spots Still Available
BILLERICA, MA — Do you have a son entering Grades 4-9 who enjoys basketball? The Shawsheen Tech is running a Summer Boys Basketball Shooting Summer Clinic from 9am to noon on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 and Thursday, August 1, 2024. This instructional clinic will feature...
Meet the region’s three American Legion baseball teams
REGION – Summer baseball is here. American Legion Baseball, which dates back to 1925, brings together almost 50,000 players and over 2,900 teams from across the country. The players range from high school freshmen to 19-year-old rising college sophomores. Teams are sponsored by American Legion posts, and, depending on the location, may be able to draw players from several neighboring communities to create a roster.
Pentucket Regional Schools Name New District Athletic Director
Student-athletes in the Pentucket Regional School District will find a new athletic director at the helm when the new school year begins. Jonathan Amico, formerly assistant AD in Wilmington, will lead Pentucket’s athletics programs, said Superintendent Justin Bartholomew. He held the assistant athletic director post for three years in Wilmington, and was the high school’s boys basketball coach. He also created and coached a Unified Basketball team.
Tennis Courts Under Construction This Summer: Learn Pickleball
The following is an update from Weston Recreation that I will summarize as forget playing tennis this summer in Weston unless you belong to the Wightman or have good friends with courts. Also, be ready for a serious mess over at the high school until November, and I cannot wait to see how that parking lot is going to look for contractors and students come September. Gah!
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