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CBS News
3 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Twins, one with cerebral palsy, compete together at Massachusetts track event. "This is the happiest kid."
Twins, one of them with cerebral palsy, competed together at a statewide Massachusetts track event for athletes of all abilities, bringing joy to their parents' eyes and tears to others. Sam Faria, a junior at Holliston High School, and his brother Daniel competed in the Massachusetts Unified Track and Field Championships earlier this month. The twins, born just minutes apart, have always done everything together and this was no exception. Sam was proud to push his brother over the finish line in the 100-meter dash and they took second place. Competing together as brothers "We came in with the idea of winning but it was a far, far reality," said Sam. "And although we didn't come in first place, second place finish in the 100-meter dash was a big blessing for the both of us. And I remember getting on the track like, man, am I really nervous right now, I've been in so many 100-meter dashes over the past two months but this one just felt different. And I looked at Dan and he's smiling, he's pretty much telling me, 'Dude, why are you so nervous?'" That wasn't all. The brothers also competed in the shot put. "I would grab Daniel's hand, I would place it in here, I'd tell him smile when you're ready and when he smiles, he's ready and one, two, and we throw it on three," said Sam. They also had support from their Holliston track coach, Mike Mullen. "It's not just about winning but it's just getting a chance to do it together," said Mullen. "Did they win first place? No but they did something better and that's compete together as brothers and I think that's better than any first place win. A coach from Natick even reached out and said he was moved to tears by it." Daniel's nurse and caretaker Bianca Monteiro had nothing but joy to share as she reflected on the moment. "We finally made it. Daniel was finally seen," said Monteiro. "Sam did the impossible, he took his brother to a track meet that most kids never get that potential, never get that chance to do, to see them finally so happy to be part of something. You have to see their abilities, not the disabilities." Sam, who also plays quarterback for the football team, said he can't imagine his life without his brother Daniel. "We're best friends" "I wouldn't say it was like other twins, I do think our experience is unique," said Sam. "I think that my whole life I've been made to believe we should be another way or that I'm missing out on having a 'real brother.' Love is experienced and really cherish it. It's OK to be different. We're best friends. Daniel gives me more of what I would have here. Because this is the happiest kid, this kid is the happiest kid you will meet. He lives life to the fullest." The boys' mother, Consuelo Olivera Faria, said seeing them compete together should be a message to the world about people with disabilities - don't count them out. "So emotional just seeing them doing that together, because Daniel being like that, people think he has a miserable life. Or bored. But they proved that is not true, they can be happy, they can enjoy life," said Faria.
Boston Globe
6 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Holliston boys' tennis stuns its own coach by winning playoff match for first time in 19 years
'To have a chance to make it to the Elite 8 was something I didn't even give any thought to,' said Dupuis. 'Prior to the season, the goal was to make the tournament.' Related : Neither Bloom nor Merlis opted to play for Holliston (10-5) last season, but Dupuis convinced them to join the squad this year. Their presence, among others, has led to a major turnaround. Advertisement 'We have tennis players, not just athletes,' said Dupuis, who is also Holliston's boys' soccer coach. 'I've had some of my [soccer] players come through that have been good athletes, but haven't been true tennis players. This year, we have athletes that are tennis players, and when you have that combination, good things can happen.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Related : Apponequet 5, Hanover 0 — With dominant 6-0, 6-0 wins from Will Horton at first singles and Nick Connolly at third singles, the fourth-seeded Lakers (17-1) handled No. 29 Hanover to advance to the Round of 16, where they will face No. 13 Latin Academy, which eliminated Apponequet from the tourney three years ago. The Lakers also got wins from Judson Cardinali (6-2, 6-1 at second singles), Ryan Abreau/Eugene Jung (6-2, 6-0 at first doubles), and Jared Freitas/Cory Dugdale (6-1, 6-0 at second doubles). Advertisement Division 1 State Westford 3, Lincoln-Sudbury 2 — Behind wins from Saunak Manna (6-1, 6-0) and Preet Mood (6-4, 6-1) at singles, and the tandem of Nikhil Ponnusamy/Sam Ren at doubles (6-4, 6-2), the 13th-seeded Ghosts (10-4) captured a first-round win over Dual League rival L-S (5-9). Division 2 State Marblehead 3, Algonquin 2 — Junior TJ Kelly won at third singles (6-4, 6-1), and the tandems of Jayden Janock/Ty Cooper (6-1, 6-1) and Anthony Vizy/Austin Bacon (6-3, 6-2) won at doubles, propelling the 13th-seeded Magicians (16-2) to a first-round win. Somerville 3, Marshfield 2 — Milo Kochansky gutted out a 6-4, 7-5 win at third singles, lifting the 34th-seeded Highlanders (13-2) to a preliminary round win. Kochansky trailed, 5-4, in the second set, but rattled off three consecutive games to earn the victory. 'He definitely clutched up in the end,' Somerville coach Michael Morgan said. 'I'm sure for him to be able to win, and his teammates right there on the side cheering him every single point, it was a great atmosphere and great motivation.' The doubles pairings of Nitish Kaushal/Magnes Anell and DJ Freeman/Aaron Grover added key wins for Somerville, which notched its second MIAA tournament win in program history. Division 4 State Monomoy 5, Bartlett 0 — Roman Pavluchenko (6-2, 6-1), Ryan Casey (6-0, 6-1), and Zach Shields (6-1, 6-2) won at singles, lifting the third-seeded Sharks (16-3) to a first-round win. The duos of Blake Noonan/Nick Hadden (6-2, 6-1) and Ethan Seufert/Tom Hereford (6-0, 6-2) added wins for Monomoy.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
MIAA tennis tournament seeds: Hopkinton boys and Dover-Sherborn girls grab top spots
Here's the main draw. The MIAA released its tennis state tournament brackets Tuesday. Undefeated Hopkinton earned the top seed in the boys tennis field, while Dover-Sherborn girls, also without a loss, are No. 1 in Division 3. The Wellesley girls (Division 1) and Westborough boys (Division 2) are defending state champions. Wayland reached the Division 2 boys Final Four, while Westborough advanced to the Division 2 girls state semifinals and Hopedale was in the girls Division 4 Final Four. Advertisement Games are scheduled to begin Tuesday, though they can be played as early as Saturday if both athletic directors agree. Here is where every area team is seeded: Boys Division 1 Round of 32 No. 22 King Philip (13-7) at No. 11 Wellesley (11-8) No. 19 Framingham (7-11) at No. 14 Newton South (8-7) No. 20 Lincoln-Sudbury (5-8) at No. 13 Westford Academy (9-4) No. 27 Natick (3-14) at No. 6 Lexington (19-1) No. 28 Franklin (8-10) at No. 5 Concord-Carlisle (11-3) Girls Division 1 Preliminary round No. 35 Bockton (6-6) at No. 30 Framingham (4-11) Round of 32 No. 36 Revere/No. 29 Malden at No. 4 Wellesley (19-0) No. 26 Plymouth South (9-9) at No. 7 Lincoln-Sudbury (7-7) Advertisement No. 20 Hopkinton (13-5) at No. 13 Franklin (13-4) Natick High School junior Grace Zhang warms up before her match against Brookline, May 13, 2025. No. 18 Shrewsbury (10-8) at No. 15 Natick (11-7) 'It's like a coaching video': Natick girls tennis has never had a player like Grace Zhang No. 22 Algonquin (9-7) at No. 11 Concord-Carlisle (7-7) Boys Division 2 Round of 32 Hopkinton senior captain Ilian Glace acknowledges cheers from schoolmates after winning his third singles match against Norwood, May 20, 2025. No. 33 Bridgewater-Raynham/No. 32 Whitman-Hanson at No. 1 Hopkinton (18-0) 'He's a gift': Hopkinton boys tennis completes first undefeated season behind a new No. 1 from Germany No. 28 Milford (9-11) at No. 5 Wayland (8-5) No. 26 Reading (6-10) at No. 7 Westborough (11-5) No. 20 Algonquin (9-7) at No. 13 Marblehead (15-2) Girls Division 2 Round of 32 No. 34 Malden Catholic/No. 31 Melrose at No. 2 Wayland (10-5) Advertisement No. 38 Cardinal Spellman/No. 27 Minnechaug at No. 6 Westborough (11-5) No. 22 Holliston (10-6) at No. 11 Oliver Ames (13-3) Boys Division 3 Round of 32 No. 25 Nauset (5-11) at No. 8 Holliston (9-5) No. 23 Swampscott (8-8) at No. 10 Medway (11-5) No. 19 Marlborough (6-9) at No. 14 Dover-Sherborn (8-9) 'Her swings are her brother's': Tennis bonds Marlborough siblings Ada and Andy Zheng No. 21 Ashland (6-11) at No. 12 Wakefield (11-6) Girls Division 3 Preliminary round No. 35 Hudson (9-9) at No. 30 Seekonk (9-7) Round of 32 No. 33 Groton-Dunstable/No. 32 Wareham at No. 1 Dover-Sherborn (16-0) No. 18 Watertown (12-8) at No. 15 Medway (10-6) Girls Division 4 Round of 32 No. 20 Lee (10-5) at No. 13 Millis (10-8) Advertisement No. 24 AMSA (9-9) at No. 9 Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School (20-0) No. 26 Hopedale (6-9) at No. 7 Ipswich (12-4) This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: MIAA tennis seeds out. Hopkinton boys and Dover-Sherborn girls No. 1
CBS News
10-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Every day is Mother's Day at new community space for moms and babies in Massachusetts
Leaving the house with a newborn baby can be stressful, but The Herd in Holliston, Massachusetts is a welcoming space that takes the pressure off of moms. "Here, it's just come as you are. Your baby is going to be a baby. We accept all of it," said Tina Agostinelli, co-founder of The Herd. Community space for moms and their babies Agostinelli, a lactation specialist and Abbie Hausermann, a perinatal mental health expert, met through a mutual friend and discovered they shared the same dream. "Both of us just professionally knew that we were helping people, but we wanted to do something bigger that had a bigger impact on the community," said Agostinelli. "MetroWest and Central Mass don't have a hub for moms." "I think Tina and I both connected on the fact that it's very obvious to moms that there is a gap in postpartum care," said Hausermann. That's how the two moms came up with the Herd. The cozy space is a one-stop shop for caregivers and families that hosts music classes, workshops, coffee hours and yoga classes with your baby! If your baby starts to get fussy, Agostinelli and Hausermann are on hand to rock, comfort or play with them so you can keep doing the class. Moms get a chance to connect "This is just a community space to come be who you are and the power of the community I think is what draws people in because they talk to other moms and families who are going through the same thing that they are," said Hausermann. It's that feeling of community that keeps Ashley Mulvaney coming back multiple times a week with her daughter. "It is the best opportunity to get out of the house and interact with people, have a connection time with her. Your cup is filled when you leave this place," said Mulvaney. "This place has been a miracle for maternity leave." Hausermann and Agostinelli take the time to offer their expertise to anyone wanting advice, but they said the real magic happens when the moms connect with each other. "We just want moms to know that you're not alone in this and we really should get back into that community building of parenting together and not just living siloed in our own little worlds and truly building community so that's why we started The Herd," said Agostinelli.
Boston Globe
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Pembroke boys, Holliston girls reign in MIAA Division 4 track and field championships
'Being fast as a group is really fun,' said Luke Lamar,(35.64) who finished a close second (35.65 seconds) to his brother, Gabe (3505). 'It just makes everything more competitive.' The trio made up three-fourths of Pembroke's winning 4x200 relay (1:31.17) while Leonard added to his medal collection early with a victory in the 55-meter dash in a personal-best 6.57 seconds. Advertisement The trio said they like to tease each other in practice, pushing each other to overtake one another and bring out their competitive spirit. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'The whole premise of the season was to indulge in the process and invest in the process,' said Gabe Lamar. 'I'm super emotional right now because we've been working for this for so long.' He and Leonard, who was third (35.70), said team culture was particularly important this season, carrying on the legacy of the seniors before them. 'We knew when they were sophomores that they would be really good when they were seniors,' Pembroke coach James Rooney said of his speedy trio. 'They're just such competitors.' Coach Greg Zopatti added that finishing 1-2-3 in the event was a huge goal for the seniors as well, but it didn't matter who finished where, just as long as it resulted in a first-place trophy. On the girls side, the Titans found themselves in a close battle with the Holliston, which held a 47-46 lead over Pembroke headed into the relay events. Holliston captured the girls' D4 title by offsetting Pembroke's repeat win in the 4x200 relay (1:46.80) with a second-place finish in the 4x800 (10:12:39) and fifth in the 4x400 (4:20:22). Holliston, as a result, scored 69 points to claim its second consecutive girls' title and third in four years over Pembroke (60). Advertisement Although they placed in every relay event, the Panthers truly shined in the the distance events with senior Maggie Kuchman winning the 1,000 (3:02.25) and the 1 mile (5:09:46). 'She's always been a team player,' said Holliston coach Jennifer Moreau, who noted how Kuchman delivered after running the 1,000 with little recovery time after the 1 mile. Holliston senior Kaitlyn Quealy set a personal best with her victory in the girls' 300 (41:45). MIAA Division 4 Championship BOYS at Reggie Lewis Center 55m — 1. Jayden Leonard, Pembroke, 0:06.57; 2. Justin Jennings, St. Mary's, 0:06.64; 3. Devin Duval, St. Mary's, 0:06.66. 55m hurdles — 1. Thomas Smith, Apponequet, 0:07.58; 2. Devyn Skiba, Ludlow, 0:07.69; 3. Elizardo Melenciano, Greater Lawrence, 0:07.76. 300m — 1. Gabe Lamar, Pembroke, 0:35.05; 2. Luke Lamar, Pembroke, 0:35.64; 3. Jayden Leonard, Pembroke, 0:35.7. 600m — 1. Michael Veegh, Bishop Stang, 1:22.03; 2. Jalen Wise, Newburyport, 1:23.04; 3. Sean Parham, Norton, 1:23.5. 1000m — 1. Logan Walsh, Ludlow, 2:41.06; 2. Casey Motta, Pembroke, 2:41.71; 3. James McGlinchey, Falmouth, 2:42.06. Mile — 1. Logan Walsh, Ludlow, 4:24.73; 2. JJ Rooney, Danvers, 4:35.03; 3. Greyson Duane, Groton-Dunstable, 4:28.13. 2-mile — 1. Will Conklin, Danvers, 9:32.79; 2. Brandon Nett, Wakefield, 9:56.48; 3. Shane Unger, Medfield, 9:57.4. High jump — 1. Vineet Joseph, Bedford, 6 feet 4 inches; 2. Braeden Christopher, Old Rochester, 6-4; 3. Liam Feliz, O'Bryant, 6-0. Long jump — 1. Jacob Lozado, Chicopee, 21 feet 9.75 inches; 2. Enson Enoch, Whitinsville Christian, 21-4; 3. Andrew Strojny, Norton, 20-10.75. Shot put — 1. Jayden Brown, Dedham, 51 feet 9.75 inches; 2. Frankie Sullivan, Wakefield, 50-0.75; 3. Michael O'Reilly, Medfield, 49-3.25. Advertisement 4 x 200 — 1. Pembroke, 1:31.17; 2. O'Bryant, 1:32.25; 3. Chicopee, 1:34.65. 4 x 400 — 1. Old Rochester, 3:30.27; 2. Wakefield, 3:34.34; 3. Norton, 3:36.31. 4 x 800 — 1. Ludlow, 8:27.92; 2. Wakefield, 8:34.04; 3. Ashland, 8:38.36. Team results — 1. Pembroke, 74; 2. Ludlow, 47; 3. Wakefield, 45.5; 4. Old Rochester, 31.5; 5. Medfield, 27; 6. Norton, 21; 7. Danvers, 19; 8. O'Bryant, 18; 8. Dedham, 18; 10. Apponequet, 16.5. GIRLS at Reggie Lewis Center 55m — 1. Kaitlyn Burke, Archbishop Williams, 0:07.42; 2. Sophia Guzman, Chicopee, 0:07.43; 3. Sadie Nugent, Pembroke, 0:07.49. 55m hurdles — 1. Maya Bergamesca, Pembroke, 0:08.49; 2. Lydiah Donahue-Wilfred, Cardinal Spellman, 0:08.91; 3. Sazie Wrentmore, Wayland, 0:08.94. 300m — 1. Kaitlyn Quealy, Holliston, 0:41.45; 2. Audrey Thomas, Old Rochester, 0:41.65; 3. Abigail Clark, Cardinal Spellman, 0:41.71. 600m — 1. Morgan Felts, Newburyport, 1:36.11; 2. Devin Stroope, Newburyport, 1:36.78; 3. Emma Wierenga, Whitinsville Christian, 1:38.64. 1000m — 1. Maggie Kuchman, Holliston, 3:02.25; 2. Quin Wilcox, Wakefield, 3:03.13; 3. Meghan McEleney, Groton-Dunstable, 3:03.44. Mile — 1. Maggie Kuchman, Holliston, 5:09.46; 2. Kelsey Kwiatek, St. Mary's, 5:13.67; 3. Lily Sallee, Wakefield, 5:18.02. 2-mile — 1. Emily Flagg, Whitinsville Christian, 11:05.02; 2. Marianna Kay, Bishop Fenwick, 11:55.12; 3. Annabelle Lynch, Holliston, 12:03.37. High jump — 1. Zoe Santos, Norton, 5 feet 4 inches; 2. Violet Roche, Nauset, 5-4; 3. Camille Brand, Martha's Vineyard, 5-2; 3. Faith Keroack, Ludlow, 5-2. Long jump — 1. Annaikiah Donahue-Wilfred, Cardinal Spellman, 18 feet 2.5 inches; 2. Violet Roche, Nauset, 17-6; 3. Maya Bergamesca, Pembroke, 17-4.75. Advertisement Shot put — 1. Evangeline Emerson, Norton, 38 feet 11.25 inches; 2. Isabel Zukowski, Auburn, 36-3; 3. Madison Mello, Martha's Vineyard, 36-1.75. 4 x 200 — 1. Pembroke, 1:46.8; 2. Newburyport, 1:47.4; 3. Holliston, 1:49.02. 4 x 400 — 1. Newburyport, 4:11.18; 2. East Longmeadow, 4:17.13; 3. Old Rochester, 4:18.77. 4 x 800 — 1. Bedford, 10:06.556; 2. Holliston, 10:12.39; 3. Wakefield, 10:12.86. Team results — 1. Holliston, 69; 2. Pembroke, 60; 3. Newburyport, 42; 4. Cardinal Spellman, 34.5; 5. Whitinsville Christian, 23; 5. Norton, 23; 7. Bedford, 21; 8. Wakefield, 20; 8. Old Rochester, 20; 10. Wayland, 18. Aiden Barker can be reached at
