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'That is what he was here to do for Team USA': Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik shines in Olympic debut
Worcester Tech graduate Stephen Nedoroscik shined in his first taste of the Summer Olympics on Saturday morning, as the pommel horse specialist showed why he was selected to the U.S. men's gymnastics team with a strong showing on his signature event in the first day of competition at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Nedoroscik put up a score of 15.200 to send him to the individual final on that apparatus as the United States...
Worcester native, gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik to vie for Olympic gold in Paris
Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik will proudly represent the United States and his hometown of Worcester when competition gets underway at the Paris Games Saturday. NBC and Peacock will televise the men’s gymnastics qualification round at 5 a.m. ...
Worcester Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik excited for opening ceremonies
WORCESTER, Mass. - Worcester native Stephen Nedoroscik is competing with the USA gymnastics team in the Olympics. Nedoroscik is a specialist and will compete in the pommel horse. Nedoroscik is excited for the whole Olympic experience starting with the opening ceremonies. "It's going to be surreal," said Nedoroscik. "The Olympics...
'Awesome to get the chance to put on a show': Worcester's Aaron Oritz is bringing his Muay Thai best to Paris Olympics
WORCESTER — Aaron Ortiz has traveled extensively in the United States and abroad, where he’s had his passport stamped in Canada, Greece, Italy, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. Next stop: France. And with his mom, Michelle, as his traveling partner. ...
Wednesday's local roundup, results: WooSox rally late for split on road
Baseball International League Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 8, WooSox 1; WooSox 7, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 4: Bobby Dalbec clouted a three-run homer in the four-run seventh inning of the nightcap for visiting Worcester, which rallied to gain a doubleheader split with the RailRiders. ...
Panthers back on the prowl: Quabbin's 2024 football schedule is out now
It's almost August and that means the beginning of football season is around the corner. Gardner-area football teams saw their share of success last season and will gear up for hopes of seeing more great moments this year. Check out the area school's schedules, next up with Quabbin. The Panthers will play the...
Middletown shuts down Massachusetts team in LL Senior League softball regional final
WORCESTER, Mass. – The runs were flowing from the start of Wednesday's Senior League Softball East Regional championship game. After scoring four runs through the first two innings, it looked like the District 4 all-stars may have been ready to overwhelm the stars from Middletown, Delaware. ...
'We’re all fired up': Holy Cross football has new look at coach, QB yet goals remain same
The Holy Cross football team has a new coach, new coordinators, a new playbook and a new starting quarterback, but the Crusaders’ goals for 2024 are the same as always. “That never changes,” HC senior running back Jordan Fuller said during Patriot League virtual media day Thursday. “(We want to) win the league...
'Honored to be an All-Star': Seven Bravehearts selected to Futures League All-Star Game
WORCESTER — The Worcester Bravehearts returned home to Fitton Field Thursday morning after a brief All-Star break. Seven players were selected to the Futures All-Star Game, which took place Tuesday at Dodd Stadium in Norwich, Connecticut. Pitchers Nik Pavia and Brady Stuart, infielders Shea Grady and Dylan LaPointe, and outfielders Matt Milone, Owen Pincince and...
Needham OL Charlie Simeone taking ‘elite’ athleticism to Holy Cross
The rock of Needham’s offensive line knows where he is going to college after graduation. Needham’s Charlie Simeone announced his verbal commitment to Holy Cross on X.com Tuesday. Simeone also had scholarship offers from Stonehill, Buffalo, Maine, Army, Colgate, Akron, Merrimack, Bryant and Fordham. If you purchase a...
Stowe & Degon (Shrewsbury) wins Kingsway Summer Basketball League
WORCESTER, Mass. — Stowe and Degon, the Shrewsbury High School-affiliated team, won the Kingsway Summer Basketball League Championship on Tuesday night at the Bob Cousy courts at Crompton Park 63-51 over Eddie's Super Plaza, the Doherty High School-affiliated team. Shrewsbury took an early lead and never relinquished it, holding...
WooSox fall to RailRiders despite strong showing from Zach Penrod
MOOSIC, PA – Hard-throwing lefty Zach Penrod shined in his return from the Injured List, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (55-44, 12-13) overcame three different deficits to hand the Worcester Red Sox (46-54, 11-14) an 8-5 loss on Friday night at PNC Field. After bouncing his first two pitches to...
Holy Cross named an IWLCA Academic Honor Squad, six Crusaders earn spots on Honor Roll
WORCESTER, Mass. — The Holy Cross women's lacrosse program was recognized for academic excellence as a 2024 IWLCA Academic Honor Squad, while six student-athletes were named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association. Senior Maria Comerford, senior Lauren Drillock, senior Kelsey...
Baseball receives ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
The Holy Cross baseball team has received the American Baseball Coaches Association's Team Academic Excellence Award, the organization has announced. This is the seventh consecutive year that the Crusaders have received the award. In order to be eligible for the award, programs must be coached by ABCA members and have posted a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the entire 2023-24 academic year. Holy Cross recorded a 3.31 cumulative GPA across both the fall and spring semesters. Holy Cross was the only Patriot League team recognized out of more than 470 collegiate programs that...
Bobby Dalbec’s 3-run blast helps WooSox split doubleheader against Scranton-Wilkes/Barre
MOOSIC, PA – After dropping the first game of the twin bill 8-1, the Worcester Red Sox (11-12)/(46-52) rebounded in the nightcap, winning 7-4 to split their Wednesday doubleheader at PNC Field with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (10-13)/(53-44). The WooSox four-run seventh inning in game two was their 22nd come-from-behind...
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