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Boston Globe
24-05-2025
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- Boston Globe
Eight high school takeaways from the final Friday of the regular season, plus MIAA tennis brackets release
▪ And Friday's roundups: 1. Milestones We've posted our share of gaudy strikeout numbers this year, but this is a new one: Bedford senior Alyx Rossi , who is committed to Boston College, struck out 15 in a 4-0 win over Tyngsborough (wait, that's not it yet) . . . pushing her over 900 career whiffs in her four-year career, which began with two seasons at Austin Prep before spending the last two with the Buccaneers. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Softball wins their final game of the regular season!!!!! 4-0 over Tyngsboro. Congrats to Alyx Rossi for throwing her 900th career strikeout!!!! — BedfordBucs (@BedfordBucs) Advertisement Over at Bishop Feehan, senior Cooper Masso showed he's fully recovered from Related : A school record fell at BC High as well, where junior Ben Cleary delivered 26 kills to beat Medfield, 3-0, surpassing the single-season program record of 304 kills and finishing the regular season with 321. He's also the fastest in program history to 500 career kills. Woburn senior captain Marcio Castro also reached 300 kills this season (303 to be exact) with a total of 48 this week. Advertisement 300 kill season for Marcio Castro!!!!!! Actually finished the regular season with 303 kills. #11 — Woburn Volleyball (@WMHSVolleyball) Nashoba Tech senior Amber King notched her 500th career save while making seven stops in a 7-4 loss to Greater Lowell, Malden senior Jeslyn San scored her 200th career goal in a 16-7 win over Everett, Newburyport senior Colin Fuller (goal, 4 assists) netted his 200th career point in a 13-9 win over Ipswich, Medway senior outfielder Katie Anderson collected her 100th career hit in an 8-4 loss to Millbury, Wakefield junior Seamus Cable (2 goals, 2 assists) reached 100 points on the season in a 13-4 win over Manchester Essex, and Whittier Tech senior Kyle DiCredico reached a pair of round numbers, scoring his 100th career goal and registering his 100th point of the season during a seven-goal, four-assist performance to beat Northeast, 21-2. Congrats to senior Jeslyn San, scoring her 200th career goal in today's win vs. Everett! — MHS Athletics (@MaldenHS_Sports) 2. Walkoff wins Technically, it wasn't a walkoff, but Cece Levrault's goal with three seconds left to give Apponequet an 11-10 win over Cape Cod Academy might as well have been. Sophomore Kaeden Ryan netted a true walkoff lacrosse goal when he scored with 26 seconds left in overtime to give Lincoln-Sudbury a 6-5 win over defending Division 2 champion Longmeadow. And on the diamond, Mansfield sophomore Darrian Sanders lofted a walkoff sacrifice fly to beat Milton, 6-5, in eight innings. 3. Going, going, gone It was a quiet day in the power department, except for the Reading softball team, which saw Ava Kiley , Ellie Russo , and Grace Costa all go deep. It was a similar story for Chelmsford, which got long bombs from Jenna Nigro and Adrianna Capozzi , while Newton South's Lila Coull added a round-tripper. Advertisement 4. Daily lacrosse leaderboard Goals Cooper Masso , Bishop Feehan, 11 Kyle DiCredico , Whittier Tech, 7 Louisa Beni , Nantucket, 6 Dan Guinee , Andover, 5 Finn Hegarty , Milton, 5 Izzy Kittredge , Medfield, 5 Brendan Sacco , Hanover, 5 Will Steuhler , Westwood, 5 Akira Umbrello , St. John Paul II, 5 Points DiCredico, Whittier Tech, 11 Masso, Bishop Feehan, 11 Liam Goodwin , Duxbury, 9 Steuhler, Westwood, 9 Abby Bradley , Apponequet,8 Mayson Lower , Nantucket, 8 Owen Quinn , Scituate, 8 Beni, Nantucket, 7 Hegarty, Milton, 7 Kendall Herrick , Medfield, 7 Tyler Knight , Whittier Tech, 7 Dylan O'Driscoll , North Reading 7 Conor Walsh , Whittier Tech, 7 Umbrello, St. John Paul II, 7 5. Daily strikeout leaderboard Jolee Anderson, Wareham, 16 Alyx Rossi, Bedford, 15 Patrick Higgins, Norwell, 14 Jill Ondrick, Weymouth, 13 Kayla Shaw, Wakefield, 13 McCoy Walsh, King Philip, 11 Chloe Salerno, Central Catholic, 10 Brian Mancinelli, St. John Paul II, 9 Jami Ford, Swampscott, 7 Olivia Rapoza, Dartmouth, 7 6. Coaching carousel Newton North has promoted John McNamara to its head boys' basketball coaching position. A member of the schools' 2005 state championship team as a senior, McNamara has spent the last 16 years coaching in the program, from freshmen to JV to varsity assistant. McNamara takes over a Tigers program that has reached the Division 1 final twice in the past four seasons. 'I'm incredibly honored and excited to take on this role,' McNamara said in a statement. 'As a former player and long-time coach here, this program means everything to me. I look forward to building on our recent success and continuing to develop a culture of hard work, accountability, and pride in being a Newton North Tiger.' McNamara replaces Paul Connolly , Advertisement 'We are thrilled to have John step into this role,' said Newton North athletic director Mike Jackson in a statement. 'His dedication, basketball knowledge, and commitment to our students make him the ideal choice. We are excited for John and the future of Newton North Basketball for many years to come.' 7. Commitment central Brewster Academy's Sebastian Wilkins , who hails from Canton and started his high school career at Lawrence Academy, announced committed to play basketball at Duke during a YouTube ceremony Friday. Wilkins, a 6-foot-8-inch wing, will also reclassify from the Class of 2026 to the Class of 2025 to enroll this fall at Duke, which he chose over Maryland. 'Duke has always been my dream school,' said Wilkins, a four-star recruit. The moment that 4⭐️ F Sebastian Wilkins committed to Duke! 🏀 WATCH: — 247Sports (@247Sports) Six-foot-9-inch Shawsheen forward Matt Breen will be suiting up for Assumption next winter, he announced on social media. Breen averaged 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game as a senior and topped 1,000 points in his high school career. Next 4🤍💙 — Matt Breen (@mattbreen24) 8. A worthy cause Wellesley athletic director John Brown is raising money and awareness for Huntington's disease as the Battling Brown's Team will take part in the HDSA Team Hope Walk at Castle Island on June 7. The cause is personal for Brown, whose wife, Jennifer , battles the disease. Those interested in helping Huntington's disease is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. Brendan Kurie can be reached at
Boston Globe
07-05-2025
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- Boston Globe
Eastern Mass. softball: Globe Players of the Week for April 29 to May 5
Advertisement Luisne McCusker , Cristo Rey/Cathedral — A junior who attends Cathedral, she fell a triple short of the cycle, clubbing a grand slam which fueled a remarkable 11 RBIs, three runs scored, and a stolen base in a 21-7 Boston City League win over New Mission. Alyx Rossi had another big game for Bedford, throwing a no-hitter against Westford. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Alyx Rossi , Bedford — The Boston College-bound senior lefthander fanned 11 and walked one in no-hitting Westford, 8-0, in Dual County League play. Related : Elsie Testa , Abington — The reigning South Shore League Tobin Player of the Year fanned 12 and added an RBI in a 12-4 win over East Bridgewater. Next, a 12-strikeout, 3-0 shutout of Norwell. To cap the week, Testa went 3 for 4 with a double and three runs scored, in addition to striking out 14 as the Green Wave downed Sandwich, 10-0. Advertisement Cam Kerry can be reached at
Boston Globe
16-04-2025
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- Boston Globe
High school softball notebook: These two-way stars aim to pitch in at the plate, and in the circle
'I've always focused on trying to be the best player I can be in all aspects of my game,' Lincoln-Sudbury senior Kelsey Blanchette said. 'I've never really thought about only doing one. I want to be able to do everything I can to help my team.' L-S coach Devan Rabidou started coaching Blanchette in travel ball, at age 10. Even then, she could see the talent of a player who is now committed to the University of Massachusetts. Advertisement 'When I got the L-S job, I knew she was a kid that would be coming through the pipeline,' said Rabidou, at the helm since 2019. 'Not only was I excited to start coaching L-S, but knowing [Blanchette] would be coming up was something that I was definitely excited about.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up As a junior, Blanchette hit .429 with 28 RBIs while compiling a 2.30 earned run average with 103 strikeouts. One of the biggest advantages to playing both sides of the ball is having a better understanding of both a hitter's and pitcher's tendencies, and taking advantage of that. In a battle of two teams in the Globe Top 10 Monday afternoon, Blanchette and Bedford senior Alyx Rossi went toe-to-toe in both the circle and the box. Advertisement 'Having that sort of competition in-league is great,' Rabidou said. 'It definitely helps [as a two-way player] to think about pitch sequence and how you want to attack the plate when you know the strategy from the other side of it. It can be a fun challenge.' Blanchette roped a stand-up triple and eventually came across with the winning run for No. 10 Bedford in a 2-1 Dual County League victory. Having the Boston College-bound Rossi lead the way has eased the burden on Bedford coach Dennis Walsh . 'I joke that I just sit on the bucket half the time, and just watch what they do. And that's not that far from the truth,' Walsh said. The lefthanded Rossi has pitched her way to a 0.67 ERA with 63 strikeouts, along with a .688 batting average. 'Pitching-wise, I like being able to see where I like to see the ball pitched, and how umpires either favor a hitter or don't. If I was facing myself, could I see myself striking out?' Rossi said. '[And batting-wise], I'm constantly trying to see if I could hit myself. Just trying to envision myself on both sides of the field.' ' 'I'm constantly trying to see if I could hit myself. Just trying to envision myself on both sides of the field.' Bedford pitcher Alyx Rossi It's not a stretch to say that Bedford senior Alyx Rossi is an impact player in the circle and at the plate. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff However, struggles on one side have the potential to bleed into the other. 'If you're not perfect, I think they can be hard on themselves,' Walsh added. 'They're so good, usually. For the most part, they compartmentalize it well. But sometimes, when they know they're up against a lineup that's just as challenging, it's hard to keep the energy up the whole time.' Emma Penniman , the reigning Cape Ann Kinney co-MVP at Triton Regional, only committed to pitching and hitting her freshman year. The senior carried a 1.21 ERA and also hit .443 last season. Advertisement 'Being a pitcher, I can tell what's coming at me when I'm in the box,' Penniman said. '[When I'm pitching to another two-way player], I just pretend they're the same as everyone else. I have the skill, they have the skill, we're both equal and I can do it too.' Related : Having one player involved in all facets of the game provides off-field benefit, as well. 'The advantage of having a two-way player is generally they're the team leader,' said Triton coach Alan Noyes . 'They're the heart and soul. Those types of players are special.' Noyes is lucky enough to have Penniman anchoring his lineup chart. 'It makes life very easy,' Noyes added. 'You throw her in the circle, you bat her in the heart of your order, and just watch her go.' I want to be able to do everything I can to help my team. Lincoln-Sudbury's Kelsey Blanchette trotted home with the first run in an eventual 2-1 victory over Bedford on Monday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Extra bases ▪ Armed with six seniors, Monomoy has marched out to a 6-0 mark. The Sharks have shown bite, scoring 107 runs. In the heart of the lineup, batting fifth, is eighth-grade first baseman Liv Sanford . 'She's just roping the ball,' said Monomoy coach Stacy Yarnall . 'She's been making contact.' Freshman Kinsey Lister has stepped up to command the ball, keeping the opposition at bay, with help of the excellent defense from junior shortstop Kiley Mawn . The latest victory, a 10-8 barnburner over Wareham, showed a lot of resiliency. 'Those are the games that I love,' said Yarnall. 'We fought. We were down, 6-2.' Related : ▪ The focus of Tuesday's MIAA Softball Committee meeting, held virtually, was talk of a potential Super 8 tournament. The discussion about implementing a Division 1A tournament was met with pros and cons, with further debate to come in the future. Advertisement Venues for the state semifinals and championships have not been locked in. UMass Lowell and UMass Dartmouth, as with years past, could host semifinal action. Sortino Field at UMass Amherst, which has hosted all five divisions of state finals recently, does not have lights, which poses a problem. 'Having a venue that has lights is something that we want to add to not run into the daylight issue,' said MIAA associate director Sherry Bryant . Games to watch Friday, No. 9 Walpole at No. 3 Dighton-Rehoboth, 4 p.m. — The defending Division 2 and 3 champions, respectively, go head-to-head. Monday, No. 8 Bishop Feehan at No. 2 King Philip, 12 p.m. — With no shortage of star power, Mylie Ramer and Maddie Coupal lead the Shamrocks against McCoy Walsh, Ali Gill, and King Philip. Monday, No. 1 Taunton at Westfield, 1 p.m. — The four-time defending Division 1 champs venture west up I-495 and on the Mass Pike to battle senior ace Shea Hurley and Westfield, a perennial powerhouse. Monday, No. 17 Triton at Pentucket, 4 p.m. — Two of the best teams in Cape Ann League test their mettle in an early season matchup that could impact the league title race. Tuesday, No. 5 Silver Lake at No. 7 Central Catholic, 12 p.m. — Programs with tremendous recent success lock horns, as Fairfield commits lock horns when Silver Lake's Delaney Moquin battles Olivia Moeckel and Central Catholic. Correspondent Cam Kerry contributed. Cam Kerry can be reached at
