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Worcester County rower Aisyah Rafaee to compete in Paris Olympics
WORCESTER, Mass. — Rowing through Worcester County and Greater Boston, Holden resident Aisyah Rafaee has spent the last few years training for the Paris Olympics. Holden resident Aisyah Rafaee will be competing in the Womens' Single Scull for Singapore in the Paris Olympics this summer. Born and raised in...
Hot summer trend: Swimming pool rentals making a splash in Central Mass.
Over the last several years, it's become increasingly popular to rent someone else's home using websites like Vrbo and AirBnb. Now there's a new trend taking Central Massachusetts by storm: pool rentals. Swimply is similar to other rental sites. But instead of vacation homes, rooms or experiences, Swimply allows users...
All-star mom saves ump's life during Mass. Little League playoff game
A Little League mother is being credited with saving the life of the umpire of her son's playoff game in Massachusetts last week, her "quick thinking and professional care" preventing the game from turning into a tragedy. In fact, while Dr. Jennifer LaFemina was giving the umpire CPR off 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...
'People want to come and play for the Worcester Bravehearts': Plenty of future stars find success with local team
WORCESTER —– The Worcester Bravehearts have been perennial playoff participants since they made their diamond debut in 2014. The Futures League summer baseball entry qualified for postseason play in nine of its first 10 seasons and is once again in contention for a playoff berth this summer. Chalk it up to a roster that is annually brimming with collegiate talent.
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.
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. ...
'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.
Cross country announces 2024 captains
WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross head cross country coach Stephanie Reilly has announced the team captains for the upcoming 2024 season. Rising seniors William Schimitsch and Caroline Gage will return as second year captains. The pair will be accompanied by fellow senior Abby Hughes in her first stint leading the Crusaders.
Bravehearts Pincince has family connection to Fitton Field
WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Bravehearts outfielder Owen Pincince loves playing at Fitton Field, the baseball field on the campus of Holy Cross. Just beyond the right center field fence is the football Fitton Field, and the Pincince family knows that well too. Owen's dad Chris, who is the winningest...
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,...
Four from women's hockey named Krampade/AHCA All-American Scholars
WORCESTER, Mass. – Rising sophomore Lulu Rourke and now-graduated Madison Beck, Lilly Feeney and Vaia Graves of the Holy Cross women's ice hockey team have been named Krampade/American Hockey Coaches Association All-American Scholars. To qualify, a student-athlete must have attained a 3.75 grade-point average during the fall and spring...
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...
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...
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