LOCAL SPORTS NEWS & EVENTS

Marlborough/Hudson - This year the Marlborough and Hudson High School football teams will meet for the 108th time Thanksgiving Day. Dating back to 1906, Marlborough-Hudson has lasted longer than any rivalry in the NFL, NHL and NBA, and is the fourth longest high school football rivalry in the state.

Worcester - The top-seeded St. John's High School Pioneers faced the second-seeded Grafton High School Indians for the Massachusetts Boys Lacrosse Central Division 2 final June 8 at Commerce Field at General Foley Stadium in Worcester. The Pioneers got off to a quick start on a goal by Joshua Freilich (assisted by Andrew Smiley). St. John's led 5-1 after the first period but Grafton roared back to take an 8-6 lead at the end of the first half.

The win over Bishop Feehan sets Shrewsbury on a collision course with No. 2 Saint Mary’s (Lynn) in the Elite 8.

Shrewsbury - The Shockers, one of the most respected travel softball organizations in Central Massachusetts, will be starting its 12th season of existence. Tryouts...

What encouraged you to get involved with competitive swimming?

Marlborough - Marlborough High School (MHS) hosted Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) for a non-league matchup Jan. 25 in Marlborough. ?ARHS got out to...

Northborough - After winning their season opener, Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) hosted Wachusett Regional High School (WRHS) for their home opener on Sept....

Hudson – The Hudson Park Commission/Division of Recreation has announce it applications are now being accepted for seasonal part-time employment during summer 2013. Available...

SHREWSBURY - At least one Christmas tradition came late this year for the co-op Shrewsbury girls hockey team. The team found victory, nonetheless, nabbing a...

Athlete's Spotlight: Marlborough High School's Marcelo Cunha

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – “Holy cow” were the words that Ray Orciuch said when he arrived at the Foundation Soccer Fields...

Shrewsbury – The expression ‘scaling new heights’ has many connotations to many people but not all reflect on the three words in the most literal sense. Shrewsbury’s Rino Tonelli is a major exception. The six-foot sophomore and criminal justice major at UMass Lowell and Shrewsbury High School (SHS) graduate knows a thing or two about reaching heights. Tonelli is a champion high-jumper who has conquered heights that to mere mortals seemingly defy logic.

Northborough – The Algonquin Regional High School varsity girl's rugby team won their fourth consecutive state championship with a 17-5 victory over rival Berkshire, at a match played at Fort Devens May 24, capping off an undefeated season. This achievement marks the first time an Algonquin sports team has won four consecutive state titles.

Grafton - Liliana Silva, a senior at Grafton High School, recently signed a Letter of Intent to play soccer for Bentley University in Waltham...

Northborough – The Algonquin Regional High School Tomahawks field hockey team defeated the Wachusett Regional High School Mountaineers by a score of 4-0 in a game played on October 9.

Brendan, you helped lead Algonquin to the Division 1 final this year. How do you feel about both your team's, as well as your own individual, success?

Shrewsbury - The St. John's High School Pioneers hosted the top-seeded Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) Tomahawks on Feb. 21 in Shrewsbury for the...

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Hudson - Mike Nanartowich is one of the longest tenured high school hockey coaches in Massachusetts. Enjoying a career he...

The Northborough and Westborough chapter of Girls on the Run has made strides towards building confidence and relationships this season.

On Aug. 3, Shrewsbury Post 397 fell behind early against New York champion Greece Post 468 and ultimately lost lost 9-6.