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16 standouts on the softball field: Where do Gardner-area teams stand?
Narragansett and Oakmont have set themselves apart as the top two Gardner-area softball teams, both within the cusp of a playoff appearance. Monty Tech is still in the playoff mix, but a strong finish to the season is needed. Gardner, Quabbin and Murdock have gone through their ups and down this spring. ...
Boys Volleyball Scoreboard: Jake Gagon serves up Granby’s 16th win of season against Athol & more
The Granby boys volleyball team defeated Athol in straight sets on Wednesday night. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Oakmont's high power ranking & more: The latest from Gardner-area baseball
It is over halfway through the high school baseball season, so it is the perfect time to take a look at where the six Gardner-area teams stand. With one Colonial Athletic League team and five from the Mid-Wach, let's check out how those teams are faring. Oakmont Regional After starting 10-0, the Oakmont...
These six local high school girls' lacrosse teams are enjoying solid seasons
Leominster has found their rhythm winning three out of their last four April contests. Blue Devil coach Ken Aubuchon said his team expected some ups and downs and likes how his team has met the early season challenges. “Tough competition in the new Mid-Wach alignment,” Aubuchon said. “We have a competitive schedule playing teams...
Which of these 13 athletes stood out the most in the latest Gardner area games?
Last week, readers chose the Quabbin girls tennis doubles pair of Elizabeth Matheson and Maddie Stauder as The Gardner News Athletes of the Week. Matheson and Stauder earned 58.37% of the vote for their doubles performance that solidified the win for Quabbin against Littleton on April 24. Second on the poll for the week of April 22 was Colin Allain of Monty Tech boys lacrosse. Allain scored four goals against Worcester on April 22 and then...
Competitive edge: Gardner's Megan Bettez following in mom's distance running footsteps
This winter, someone with a familiar name was finding the Gardner High track records. More remarkably, though, is the fact that this runner is not yet in the high school. An eighth-grader at Gardner Middle School, Megan Bettez broke into the Gardner High records with her speedy 2-mile time, reaching the top five in program history with a 2-mile time of 11:56.64. And who did she pass on the program leaderboard? That would be Tina Bettez - Megan’s mother. ...
Culture-building movement: Murdock baseball creating a strong program at all levels
The words “culture” and “attitude” are frequently heard in locker rooms and team meetings. Murdock baseball is actively taking steps to work toward the development of these aspects, starting at the younger levels. The middle school, JV and varsity teams are making efforts to build the program as a whole, working together to make that happen. Blue Devils varsity head coach Nick Taylor has had this goal since he started in the position last year. ...
Worcester County Wonders: World's oldest baseball diamond remains a hidden gem in Clinton
CLINTON — Worcester County and baseball go hand in hand like a brand-new leather ball and a hand-woven glove, but it's Clinton's Fuller Field that may outshine the rest, claiming to be the oldest ballpark in continuous use. The first game dating back to 1878, nearly three dozen years before Fenway Park was established in 1912. ...
Seth Twarog and Quabbin track teams want to make noise in postseason
Quabbin track and field's meet this week against Lunenburg reflected the energy of their season as a whole and what they look to bring into the last few weeks of the season. Although the girls lost, the little things like teamwork and effort were evident and helped to bring everyone together. The boys won and proved their talent and hard work that they have put in throughout the season. Check out some of the key moments from the meet and how the Panthers are feeling just a few weeks out from the state meet.
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