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'I think people seem to be happy': Bravehearts are back in action at Fitton Field, which is pleasing to fans
WORCESTER — There was a palpable sense of excitement in the air as the Worcester Bravehearts played their home opener Saturday night at Fitton Field. And understandably so as it’s a new and exhilarating era for the 11-year-old Futures League collegiate summer baseball team, which is under different ownership for the first time since it began play in 2014.
Bragging rights: Future Northeastern baseball teammates clash in Rich Pedroli Classic
NATCK – Franklin shortstop Henry DiGiorgio tapped Lincoln-Sudbury's Cooper Tarantino on the shoulder and gave him a respectful nod when he stepped into the batter's box for the first time. It was a small moment of recognition between two competitors of the bigger picture. They opposed each other in Saturday's Rich Pedroli...
On your marks: MIAA state championship track & field meets highlight Fantastic Five
Get set, go. The MIAA divisional state championship track meets are underway across the state. MetroWest and Milford-area athletes brought home six titles on the opening day. They make up a large portion of Thursday's Fantastic Five (or so) athletes, but there's room for lacrosse milestones and big-time victories. HALEY...
Here's how NK's Will Creed kept the Skippers on track in the RIIL baseball playoffs
NORTH KINGSTOWN — Will Creed has pitched in enough baseball games to know how a big moment feels. His came in the top of the third inning on a perfect Saturday afternoon at Lischio Field. Smithfield was threatening to make it hard work for the left-hander after North Kingstown staked him to an early lead in this Division I preliminary game. ...
Bryant baseball wins America East Tournament, clinching NCAA Tournament berth for first time since 2016
VESTAL, N.Y. (WPRI) — The Bryant baseball team continued their impressive year on the diamond, winning the America East Tournament on Saturday, defeating UMBC by a final of 15-10. The Bulldogs have clinched an automatic bid in the D1 NCAA Tournament, a first since 2016. It was a tied at 10 in the 8th inning, […]
Rhode Island FC battles to another scoreless draw at home
SMITHFIELD — It was a different day, even a different start time, and yet, the same result for Rhode Island FC. The Ocean State club missed its early scoring opportunities, played stout defense at home, and drew for the fifth time in six tries in front of 4,914 at Beirne Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
'Came down to a couple of outs at the end': Clinton baseball holds off Uxbridge for Central Mass. Class C crown
WORCESTER — Everything came up green and gold for the Clinton High baseball team. The third-seeded Gaels got a big game from junior pitcher and leadoff batter Aiden Green and never trailed after scoring five runs in the second inning at Tivnan Field as they held off No. 1 Uxbridge for a 6-4 win Friday afternoon to claim their first Central Mass. Class C championship. ...
Breaking down the brackets: MIAA releases tennis state tournament field
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament is here. The MIAA release the first playoff brackets of the spring season on Saturday with boys and girls tennis. For the boys, Martha's Vineyard has the highest seeding at fifth in Division 3, while Sturgis West also has a top 10 place...
Playing for the title: Central Mass. tournaments highlight Tuesday's Fantastic Five (or so)
The Central Mass. tournaments are in full swing. Their heroes and prime-time performers made their way into most of the supersized MetroWest and Milford-area Fantastic Five. The games featured plenty of drama and incredible statistic feats. With the regular season winding down, here are the standout high school sports performances from Tuesday, May...
Top team in the state leads the way: Cape and Islands high school girls lacrosse rankings
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament starts next week, and teams are looking to finish off the regular season strong. The unbeaten Nantucket girls lacrosse are the highest ranked team on the Cape Cod and Islands as the top seed in Division 4 in the latest MIAA latest power rankings.
'Breath of fresh air': WooSox welcome Bravehearts for their first trip to Polar Park
WORCESTER — Roughly 24 hours before hosting their 2024 home opener at Fitton Field Saturday, the Worcester Bravehearts gathered by the first-base line at Polar Park. For the first time since the home of the Worcester Red Sox opened in 2021, the other baseball team in Worcester were the guest of honor at a...
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