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Watertown stays perfect with convincing win over Burlington
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... BURLINGTON — It’s becoming increasingly clear as the regular season nears its end that Watertown is a team not many will enjoy facing when the Division 5 playoffs begin two weeks from now. On Friday night at Varsity Field, the unbeaten Raiders got contributions in all three phases as quarterback Coleman Keuchkarian-McKeen threw two touchdown passes and ran for a third while the defense forced seven Burlington fumbles.
Magic man Aidan Bly powers Governor’s past Middlesex for statement victory
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... CONCORD — With only an eight-game schedule, it’s a sprint from the get-go for NEPSAC teams. On Saturday at the Middlesex School, Governor’s Academy made a strong statement. Senior wide receiver Aidan Bly gave the hosts fits as he scored two of his three touchdowns in the first half as the Govs held off a second-half rally to post a 35-17 win on the road over Middlesex.
The Injury Report: Rust Returns, Roy Sidelined, Kiviranta Out
NDTV Sportsupdated 1h agofirst covered Oct 8, 7:15 AM ET Read the original ↗ The NHL's injury carousel keeps spinning as teams navigate the early season's physical toll on their rosters. Bryan Rust's return provides a boost to his team's depth, while Matt Roy's absence and Joel Kiviranta's week-long absence create ripple effects across multiple lineups. These updates matter because they reshape matchups and force coaches to get creative with their deployment strategies.
Shawsheen tops Lynnfield, grits out its 29th straight win Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LYNNFIELD — Shawsheen Tech is familiar by now when it comes to getting an opponent’s best shot as the Rams carried a state-leading win streak into Pioneer Stadium on Friday night. And for 24 minutes, the hosts had the Rams in their sights. But just as quick in the second half, Gavin Lane and the Shawsheen offensive line stamped their authority and broke the game open en route to a 25-13 win over Lynnfield for a 29th consecutive victory.
Northeast Regional tops Bishop Fenwick in wild 101-point slugfest
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WAKEFIELD — Northeast Regional coach Don Heres wanted to find a way to utilize his talented core of running backs in a better way this season, so he went hunting for a new style of offense. He found one at a Texas high school and decided to install it for this season. Judging by the Golden Knights’ performance against Bishop Fenwick at Landrigan Field on Saturday, scoreboard operators could be plenty busy when Northeast comes to town.
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Taunton’s dynasty keeps rolling in dramatic D1 final, Tigers win sixth in a row
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WORCESTER — The competition keeps getting closer but the queens of Massachusetts softball are still perched firmly on their throne. In one of the wildest state finals in recent memory, Taunton delivered just enough haymakers to hold off No. 3 Attleboro, 11-8, to win its sixth consecutive Division 1 championship.
King Philip, McCoy Walsh flex muscles in dominant state-title victory
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WORCESTER — King Philip left little doubt this postseason who the best team in Division 2, and arguably Massachusetts, was. On Saturday at Worcester State University’s Rockwood Field, the Warriors tour de force ended in fitting fashion as senior Ali Gill drove in four runs while Hofstra-bound pitcher McCoy Walsh struck out 13 as KP set a state finals record for runs and margin of victory, 14-1, against Somerset Berkley.
Maddie Korlan’s gem at center of Maynard’s first state title
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WORCESTER — Winning is sweet, especially so when it comes with a big trophy attached to it. On Saturday at Rockwood Field, No. 4 Maynard took advantage of three Hopedale errors to score three unearned runs. That was more than enough for Maddie Korlan, who struck out 14 to lead the Tigers to their first state title with a 4-2 victory. “We’re built on speed and action. We don’t lay quiet and hope the things happen.
McCoy Walsh coasts, King Philip eases past Shepherd Hill in D2 semifinals
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WORCESTER — The best program to not own a softball championship in recent memory is one win away from getting that box checked. King Philip’s march through the Div. 2 tournament kept going Wednesday at Worcester State’s Rockwood Field as the top-seeded Warriors pounded out 12 more runs and 10 more hits against No. 4 Shepherd Hill.
Tatum Swanson, Somerset Berkley advance to Div. 2 softball championship
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WORCESTER — Somerset-Berkley had done everything but kick down the door blocking them from reaching the Div. 2 softball final. On Wednesday at Rockwood Field, the Raiders finally unlocked that door. Scoring three times in the second inning, the Raiders (18-6) took the lead and then hung on for a 3-2 win over Wakefield. “We didn’t hit the ball like we’re capable of, but we put the ball in play and made them work,” Somerset-Berkley coach Sally McKinnon said.
Milton works extra time to oust top seed St. Mary’s
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WORCESTER — Down by three with six outs left in its season, Milton refused to back down against No. 1 St. Mary’s, finding a way to tie the game in the sixth and then win it all, 6-5, on Peter Buckley’s two-out single in the top of the eighth to reach the Division 2 state finals. “We just kept battling and never stopped,” Milton coach Greg Lannon said.
Div. 3-5 high school softball preview: Dighton-Rehoboth looks to join elite company
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Winning back-to-back titles elevates a program to a new level. Winning three in a row? That’s rarified air. For Dighton-Rehoboth, the opportunity to join that elite group is on the horizon come June. The Falcons return the bulk of a roster that has steam rolled its way to the last two Division 3 titles under coach Katie Holmes. Heading that group is Villanova-bound second baseman Cam Cloonan, one of the slickest fielders and best hitters in the state.
Wild weekend of basketball concludes sensational high school season
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Few had high expectations for Bishop Feehan beyond the confines of Jean McIntyre Veterans Memorial Gymnasium back in late February. A No. 14 seed in the Div. 1 boys basketball field, a deep run in this year’s statewide tournament seemed a bit far-fetched for Feehan. But led by Brody Bumila, the Shamrocks shocked the world with a Cinderella run for the ages, and gave new meaning to the phrase March Madness.
Third time the charm for South Hadley in winning first Div. 4 state title
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LOWELL — There was a real possibility that South Hadley might not even make the Division 4 tournament when it sat at 4-10 after playing one of toughest schedules in the division. Turn the calendar ahead six weeks, and the Tigers were at the Tsongas Center on Saturday, exorcising two years worth of frustration.
In 59-58 thriller, St. Mary’s nips Masconomet for first Division 2 boys hoop title
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LOWELL — With his team down a point and only 22.7 seconds left, St. Mary’s boys basketball coach Josh Keilty looked at his team in a timeout and knew they were prepared to meet the moment. A perfectly executed inbounds play got Rolky Brea-Arias an easy layup and the winning points as the Spartans won the Division 2 championship in their first try, 59-58, over a gritty and game Masconomet team at the Tsongas Center. “These kids were ready for these moments.
Medfield girls take their place in history with third straight D2 title
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LOWELL — No team entering 2025-26 had ever won three consecutive Division 2 girls basketball titles. That was until Medfield left the floor of the Tsongas Center on Friday. Completing one of the most dominant seasons in recent Massachusetts history, the Warriors completed their unprecedented three-peat with a 72-38 demolition of St. Mary’s. “What a special group. What a group,” Warriors coach Mark Nickerson said.
Masconomet’s dynamic duo pushes Chieftains into Div. 2 boys hoop final
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WORCESTER — One year ago, Masconomet was a half away from getting to the Tsongas Center before falling in the Division 2 semifinals. On Tuesday, the Chieftains completed the job and did so in dramatic fashion. In a game worthy of being the state final, senior guard Jimmy Farrell’s pull up from the right baseline with just under a minute to go proved to be decisive as Masconomet outlasted Pope Francis, 50-48. The reward for Masco?
Springfield Central cruises past Andover, heads to state final
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WORCESTER — One fact should express how dominant Springfield Central’s performance against Andover in the Division 1 semifinals was on Thursday. Even with top player Ziyan Wallace spending most of the first half on the bench with two fouls, the Golden Eagles still had an 18-point halftime lead.
Tewksbury marches back to Division 2 boys hockey state final
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... NORTH BILLERICA — The Tewksbury boys hockey team has played plenty of meaningful games in March over the last three seasons. That trend is going to continue for at least one more go-round. Led by a pair of goals from KJ Andriolo and 24 saves from netminder Cole Abruzi, the second-seeded Redmen earned a second trip in three years to the Division 2 state final with a 5-3 win over No. 6 Westwood on Saturday night. “These kids just want to play hockey.
St. Bernard’s improbable turnaround continues to Div. 4 state final Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... NORTH BILLERICA — It was only four years ago that there were only nine players on St. Bernard’s boys hockey roster. On Saturday at the Chelmsford Forum, the Bernardians completed one of the best turnarounds in recent memory. Senior goaltender Chase Bergeron dazzled, stopping 44 Winthrop shots while five different players recorded a goal as ninth-seeded St. Bernard’s pulled off the upset of the defending Div.
Dynamic backcourt leads Andover past Xaverian, into Div. 1 semifinals
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... ANDOVER — It’s a great luxury for Andover boys basketball coach Dave Fazio to look at his backcourt and know that when the Golden Warriors need points, they are likely coming. On Friday, inside a sold-out Dunn Gymnasium, Charlie Tutwiler and Josh Roux carried Andover when it needed it most.
Andover’s lockdown defense gets the job done late against Worcester South
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... ANDOVER — It was far from a thing of beauty on Friday inside the Dunn Gymnasium. In fact, at times, it looked more like a rock fight than a girls basketball game, but the result for Andover was nothing but beautiful. The Golden Warriors locked down South High Community School (Worcester) over the final quarter and a half, closing the game on a 14-4 run, to reach the Division 1 semifinals with a 44-36 win over the Colonels.
Third period push leads Burlington to semifinals, ends Concord-Carlisle's run
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... BILLERICA — There easily could have been plenty of panic in the Burlington locker room during the second intermission of Thursday’s Division 2 boys hockey quarterfinal at the Chelmsford Forum after Concord-Carlisle tied the game at one in the final minute. Instead of panic, it was sticking to its game plan that paid off in the third as the Red Devils scored three unanswered goals to defeat the Patriots, 4-1, to earn their Final Four spot.
Victory at last: Newton North’s long wait for gymnastics title finally ends
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... NORTHBOROUGH — Richard Nixon was about to be elected for a second term, the world’s best athletes gathered in Sapporo and Munich and “All in the Family” was tops on the tube. The year was 1972 and that was the last time Newton North tasted a gymnastics championship. That was until Saturday afternoon at Algonquin Regional.
St. Mary’s makes statement in winning Spartan Classic over Newburyport
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LYNN — For 16 minutes, it was a game in the boys final for the top division of the Spartan Classic on Tuesday evening. Then, like a tidal wave, points flowed in for St. Mary’s in the third quarter, and Newburyport didn’t stand a chance.
Lexi Linsey thrives in spotlight, shoots Andover to statement win
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LYNN — Andover freshman Lexi Linsey missed much of the first half of this season with a broken bone in her hand. On Tuesday at the Tony Conigliaro Memorial Gymnasium, she stepped squarely into the spotlight. Linsey scored 10 of her 17 points in the fourth quarter as the Golden Warriors upended St. Mary’s, 52-41, to win the top girls division of the Spartan Classic. “She just took over and made some big shots,” Andover coach Alan Hibino said.
Apponequet’s remarkable season continues by claiming Spartan Classic title
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LYNN — It’s been a magical season already for coach Trevor Gagnier and his Apponequet girls basketball team. On Monday, a little hardware came the Lakers’ way. Senior Cecelia Levrault scored a game-high 20 points while freshman sensation Kyla Claro added 19 as the Lakers won for the 20th time in 21 games, holding off a pesky Central Catholic team, 52-43, to win the Spartan Classic.
Girls swimming All-Scholastics and league all-stars
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... ALL-Scholastics BARBARA LIAO NEWTON NORTH Liao holds the Newton North school record in the 100 breaststroke at 1:05.34, along with the 200 and 400 free relays. She claimed first place at the MIAA Div. 1 Swimming and Diving State Championships in the 100 breaststroke and set a state record. As a member of the 200-medley relay team, she won the race and helped the Tigers win the team state championship. Liao also was the runner-up in the 50 freestyle.
2025 Golf All-Scholastics and league all-stars
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... ALL-SCHOLASTICS MAX BOHANE BC HIGH A high honors student, he took the Div. 1 North individual crown with a round of 68 — good for 1-under-par — as he led the Eagles to the sectional crown. Bohane posted a scoring average of 38 and was a Catholic Conference All-Star. He also plays third base on the baseball team. GRIFFIN CLARY NORTON The senior is a nationally ranked junior player and finished fourth in the Div.
Division 3-5 high school girls basketball preview
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... With defending champion St. Mary’s gone to Division 2 because of MIAA realignment, the door to a Division 3 state championship is wide open for a bevy of talented teams. The Spartans opposition in last year’s final, Norwell, lost its dynamic duo of Maddie Oliver and Reagan Dowd but returns talented juniors Tess Murray and Alex Cassidy.
Andover, Natick punch ticket to Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic final
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... NORTH ANDOVER — It certainly wasn’t a pretty portrait painted by the Andover girls on Sunday inside Merrimack College’s Lawler Arena, but the Warriors were more than happy with the result. Shaking off a slow start and a pesky Bridgewater-Raynham team, the Golden Warriors got 21 points from Kallie Martin, 13 coming in the second half, en route to a 48-39 win and a spot in the girls final of the Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic against Natick.
Catholic Memorial runs over Bishop Feehan to repeat as Div. 2 Champions
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... FOXBORO — Give Catholic Memorial an inch and the Knights will take advantage. On Saturday at Gillette Stadium, Bishop Feehan found out in the Division 2 Super Bowl. Led by three touchdowns from Christian Simmons and two from quarterback Kise Flannery, the Knights pulled away in the second half to a 41-14 win and coach John DiBiaso’s 17th Super Bowl title as a coach. “With these guys, it’s like Christmas, it never gets old,” DiBiaso said.
Randolph ends West Boylston’s reign atop Div. 8 with 21-0 win
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... FOXBORO — It took 12 months but Jon Marshall and his Randolph football team finally finished the job in the Division 8 Super Bowl. Facing the same West Boylston team that beat them at Gillette Stadium a year ago, the Blue Devils dominated from opening kick to final whistle of a 21-0 whitewashing of the Lions. “This whole process started a year ago when we walked off this field, you know, not getting the result we wanted. And it wasn’t about revenge.
Knowlton-Simard, Lynn English complete stellar season
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LYNN — “He’s better than me. That’s one thing I can say.” Lynn English head coach Tyllor McDonald knows a good quarterback when he sees one. And his signal caller this season, Shane Knowlton-Simard, finished a year for the record books in style on Thursday at Manning Field.
Natick girls continue remarkable run in D1 by winning soccer title
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LEOMINSTER — A year away from the top of the mountain in Division 1 didn’t sit well with the Natick girls soccer team. On Saturday at Doyle Field, the Redhawks took back the gold trophy. Two goals each from Seton Hall-bound Nicole Proia and fellow senior Abby McCauley helped the Redhawks outlast a talented Franklin squad, 4-2, for their third title in five seasons.
Natick boys complete Redhawks’ sweep of D1 soccer titles
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LEOMINSTER — The epicenter of the Massachusetts soccer world in 2025 is Natick. In a dramatic Division 1 boys final, Cole Boggis’ goal with 7:51 left in regulation helped the Redhawks upend No. 1 St. John’s Prep, 3-2, for the school’s first boys soccer title and a sweep of the D1 crowns. “It’s just phenomenal. Two great teams and I’m so proud of my guys,” Natick coach Dan Joseph said. “These guys are the most resilient group I’ve ever been with.
Tewksbury rolls over Canton to advance to state championship
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LYNN — On an evening that saw kickoff delayed because Canton’s equipment was stuck in a traffic jam, Tewksbury finished it by putting on a clinical display in the Division 4 semifinals at Manning Field. The second-seeded Redmen had 15 plays of 10 or more yards while Jonny Sullivan turned in three of Tewksbury’s four interceptions on defense.
Franklin outlasts Concord-Carlisle, to face Natick for D1 title
LEOMINSTER — Midway through this season, few people would have said the Franklin girls soccer team would be standing at Doyle Field playing in the Division 1 semifinals. Not only were the Panthers doing just that on Tuesday night, but they set a return engagement for Saturday. Surviving a huge push from No. 10 Concord-Carlisle, Franklin used goals from Cassidy Carmignani and Anna Carosi to take a 2-0 win and a date with Natick on Saturday at 10 a.m. for the title match.
Medfield gets its chance for revenge in D3 girls soccer final
LEOMINSTER — A second chance at the gold trophy now awaits the top-seeded Medfield girls’ soccer team. After coming heartbreakingly close to a D3 title last season, the Warriors dominated their semifinal with Pope Francis from start to finish on Monday night at Doyle Field. Led by two goals from Morganne Kilmer and a goal and an assist from Sydney Heavey, the top seed booked a return date against Nipmuc via a 5-1 win over the Cardinals on a bitterly cold night.
Longmeadow doubles up King Philip to reach state championship
LEOMINSTER — There was a point midway through the second half of Tuesday’s Division 2 girls soccer semifinal where No. 2 Longmeadow was in serious danger of seeing a two-goal lead slip away. Lancers coach Gina Pantuosco wasn’t worried. She knew the backbone of her team would shine through. And that’s just what happened as Emersynn Cage scored an insurance goal and sent Longmeadow into the final against Duxbury with a 4-2 win. “Our girls have showed so much resilience when they get scored on.
Hopedale sweeps Smith Voke for Div. 5 volleyball championship
BILLERICA — First-year Hopedale coach Gary Patch knew it was going to take a little time for his new players to buy into the system he was preaching. On Saturday at Billerica High, the Raiders finished the season in the most perfect way possible. Strong defense, stellar serving and consistency at the net were all on display by the top seed in Division 5 as they swept past No. 7 Smith Tech, 25-11, 25–16 and 25-23 to take the program’s first state title.
Bellingham gets job done with state title win over Case
BILLERICA — Break out any cliche you can think of, but for Bellingham, the Blackhawks will gladly take them … along with the gold trophy that goes to the Division 3 volleyball champion. Playing in its third straight championship match, the top-seeded Blackhawks found a way to get over the hump in a 3-1 win over No. 3 Joseph Case. “These kids have played so hard for the last three years, and this was a great match. We couldn’t have asked for a better opponent to play.
St. John's Prep defeats Leominster despite Osiris Lopez's heroics Original
DANVERS — The expectation coming into Friday night’s Division 1 quarterfinal between St. John’s Prep and Leominster was showdown between two of the state’s premier quarterbacks in Osiris Lopez and Chris Vargas. Vargas, however, was out after being injured last week against Framingham. Fortunately, St. John’s Prep still had Maxwell Parent to hitch its wagon to. Parent broke Derek Coppola’s school record with 355 yards and five touchdowns.
St. Mary's advances to second round with dominant win over Greater Lawrence
LYNN — St. Mary’s came as close as anyone has in the last two seasons to beating Shawsheen during its 23-game win streak. On Friday night at Manning Field, the Spartans set up a return encounter with the top seed in Division 5. Quarterback Yaniel Belliard ran for two scores and threw for a third while Tyren Hoeun and Rowan Merryman each added a pair of touchdowns as the Spartans steamed past No. 9 Greater Lawrence, 48-13.
Danvers grinds out upset win over Marblehead
MARBLEHEAD — Danvers coach Ryan Nolan knew that the only way his Falcons could come out of Piper Field with a win on Friday was to own the line of scrimmage. Mission accomplished. Sophomore Zach Fultz ran for 157 yards and two scores while junior Jack Houston added 91 yards as the Falcons stunned Marblehead, 21-7, on the Magicians’ senior night. “To beat a team like that which we have the utmost respect for is huge. The kids really rose to the challenge,” Nolan said.
San Antonio inventor aims to change energy industry with new tech for small wind turbines
San Antonio inventor aims to change energy industry with new tech for small wind turbines
San Antonio inventor aims to change energy industry with new tech for small wind turbines Original
SAN ANTONIO - When you think of wind turbines, you probably think of the big ones that you see in wind farms in West Texas. But did you know there is a huge market around the world for smaller ones that can power things like homes and water pumps. And an inventor here in San Antonio says he has found a way to revolutionize the energy industry. His name is Dan Marsh, and he lives by one rule: There are no rules. "If you want to innovate and do something great, you can't have rules," Marsh said.
High School Football highlights and scores Original
SAN ANTONIO - Week 8 of the high school football season is here and teams are under more pressure than ever to win so they can reach the playoffs. There are several high-profile district games this week, including: Davenport hosting Somerset, Pieper trying to knock New Braunfels from the ranks of the unbeatens, San Marcos facing off against Judson and the Fire and Armor Bowl between Southwest and Southwest Legacy.
Week 8: High School Football highlights and scores
SAN ANTONIO – Week 8 of the high school football season is here and teams are under more pressure than ever to win so they can reach the playoffs. There are several high-profile district games this week, including: Davenport hosting Somerset, Pieper trying to knock New Braunfels from the ranks of the unbeatens, San Marcos facing off against Judson and the Fire and Armor Bowl between Southwest and Southwest Legacy.
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