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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Unfavorable weather forecast pushes Modified Tour event at Seekonk Speedway to Sunday, June 1
SEEKONK, Mass. — Due to forecasted inclement weather, Seekonk Speedway and NASCAR officials announced today that the J&R Precast 150 & NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series divisions will now race on Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m. The event will begin with NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying at 2:30 p.m., followed by qualifying heats for the Seekonk Late Models, Helger's Sportsman and Sport Trucks. Advertisement The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will hit the track for their feature hit promptly at 4:10 p.m. Following the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour J&R Precast 150, Seekonk's Sport Trucks (25 laps), Late Models (45 laps, Everett's Triple Crown round one) and Helger's Sportsman (25 laps) will all compete in their feature events. Tickets for the show are available online at Fans are encouraged to purchase ahead to avoid lines on race day and save money. 'We feel this was the best decision for this event, and it looks to be a picture perfect Sunday coming up for short-track racing as we continue our 80th season,' David Alburn, General Manager at Seekonk Speedway, said. 'We look forward to seeing the fans for a matinee special with NASCAR's oldest touring series – the ground pounding Whelen Modified Tour – and three of our NASCAR weekly divisions for a great day of Sunday racing action.' Grandstands on Sunday will open at 1:30 p.m. for advance ticket holders and 2 p.m. for day of ticket sales. Advertisement In the pit area, the NASCAR garage opens at 9:45 a.m., while NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series haulers will enter at 11 a.m. The practice rounds for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will run from 12-1 p.m., followed by weekly division practice at 1:05 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying begins at 2:30 p.m. and heat races at 3 p.m. For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates.
Boston Globe
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Eastern Mass. baseball: 10 can't-miss players for the 2025 season
Josh Doney , St. Mary's — The Catholic Central Pitcher of the Year in 2024, Doney posted a 0.65 ERA with 93 strikeouts in 74 innings. The lefthander is committed to UMass Lowell. Jack Forgues , St. John's (Shrewsbury) — Forgues charged the Pioneers to the Division 1 state final with a slash line of .527/.589/.635 and a team-leading 39 hits in 74 at-bats. Jack Forgues is looking to get St. John's (Shrewsbury) over the hump after falling in the Division 1 championship game last June. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Tyler Kropis , Seekonk — A two-time All-Scholastic and reigning South Coast Conference MVP, Kropis rang up 124 batters over 63 innings with a 0.55 ERA, helping Seekonk repeat as Division 4 champion. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Related : Advertisement Philip Lombardi , Tewksbury — The reigning MVC Division 2 MVP had a conference-leading 37 hits, a .487 average, and 26 RBIs. Scott Longo , Milton — The Northeastern-bound senior batted .394 while tossing 74 strikeouts, compiling a 4-1 record with a 1.52 ERA. Milton's Scott Longo not only pitched to a 1.52 ERA, but he hit at a .394 clip. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Jack Reyes , Weymouth — Committed to Holy Cross, the righthander dominated in 2024, posting a 0.99 ERA and striking out 84 batters over 56 innings while allowing just eight walks. Patrick Rhodes , Xaverian — The righthander broke out in 2024, going 7-0 with a 1.20 ERA across 51 innings to help the Hawks share the Catholic Conference title. Matt Stuart , Chelmsford — He posted a one-hitter against Division 1 champion BC High during a second straight All-Scholastic season. Committed to Gardner-Webb, he registered a 1.62 ERA with 55 strikeouts in 37 innings. Chelmsford ace Matt Stuart has proven himself against the best competition. Winslow Townson for The Boston Globe Other players to watch : SS Armanis Romero, Sr. (English High), P Hayden Ruth, Sr. (Georgetown), OF Ben Sherry, Sr. (Durfee), P/IF Ian Carter, Sr. (Milford), P/IF Will Shaheen, Sr. (St. John's Prep), P/IF Gian Gamelli, Sr. (Hamilton-Wenham), P Johnny Escobalez, Sr. (Taunton), OF Jackson Richard, Sr. (BC High), P Luke Joyce, So. (Braintree), OF/P Chris Jaillet, Sr. (Andover)
Boston Globe
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Depth once again the difference as Weston repeats as Division 2 girls' swim champion
'Winning for the first time last year was incredible, and being able to do that again this year, our senior year – is something we'll never really forget,' said Weston senior Nola Dickie. 'This team has been a huge part of our life the last four years . . . and we wanted to put it all out there for our last swim.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'We have a really great team,' added fellow senior Amy Robson. 'There are so many lovely girls on it.' Advertisement Weston's points came from nearly every event. Junior Kate Krueger placed second in the 200-yard individual medley (2:11.28) and third in the 500freestyle (5:14.34). Sadie Nelson grabbed fifth in the 50 freestyle (25.10), and teammate Margaret Liu took home fifth in the 100 free (54.99). Though third-place Longmeadow owned the relays throughout the afternoon — winning the 200 free relay (1:39.16) and the 400 free relay (3:40.72) — Weston kept pace, scoring second (1:41.16) and third (3:47.05) in those events, respectively. Weston was ready for the moment. Chalk it up to coach Jim McLaughlin's pre-meet message. 'It was, 'Go have fun.' Enjoy it. We're doing this because it's fun. It's a big meet, but we've been here before. For some of them, this is going to be the last time they're together, so let's go out and enjoy it,' said McLaughlin, dripping wet from a celebratory plunge into the pool. 'It's a real team effort. We didn't have one person who totally dominated, but I think every one of our swimmers scored in one event or another,' he continued. 'Every single kid contributed.' Advertisement Northampton's Amalia Guerra, Longmeadow's Lilah Doherty, and Seekonk's Lydia Craft were each double-winners. Guerra won the 200IM (2:09.96) and 100 backstroke (56.95), Doherty owned the 200 freestyle (1:53.89) and 100 butterfly (55.98), and Craft grabbed the 100 freestyle (52.26) and 100 breaststroke (1:05.77). 'I'm really happy with how I did,' said Doherty. 'I took it one race at a time. Every day in practice, I'm splitting my time between the two strokes, so I'm definitely prepared for both of them. I'm confident in the way I can do both, and as soon as the other race is done, it's time for the next one. The Weston girls' swim team, including coach Jim McLaughlin (front left) had a celebratory trophy hoist in the pool. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff Monson's Isabella Zeppa (cq) was jubilant after her win in the 50 freestyle. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff Lilah Doherty was a double winner for Longmeadow in the 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff The support, and cheering, at the Division 2 girls' swimming and diving championships at BU, was loud. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff MIAA Division 2 championship at Boston University 200 medley relay — 1. Mystic Valley, 1:53.52; 2. Seekonk, 1:55.32; 3. Amherst-Pelham, 1:55.61. 200 freestyle — 1. Lilah Doherty, Longmeadow, 1:53.89; 2. Finnley Chambers, Amherst-Pelham, 1:57.99; 3. Ally Jacques, Norton, 1:59.74. 200 IM — 1. Amalia Guerra, Northampton, 2:09.96; 2. Kate Krueger, Weston, 2:11.28; 3. Ava Robitaille, Triton, 2:14.48. 50 freestyle — 1. Isabella Zeppa, Monson, 0:24.49; 2. Anna Szafran, Duxbury, 0:24.62; 3. Rowan Albertson, Amherst-Pelham, 0:24.7. Diving — 1. Maddie Reif, Norwell, 455.100 points; 2. Sadie Him, Norton, 416; 3. Avery Rogers, Advanced Math and Science, 396.050. 100 butterfly — 1. Lilah Doherty, Longmeadow, 0:55.98; 2. Annie McLean, Canton, 0:57.89; 3. Raina Wu, Dover-Sherborn, 1:00.25. 100 freestyle — 1. Lydia Craft, Seekonk, 0:52.26; 2. Eliana Laham, Bromfield, 0:53.19; 3. Isabella Zeppa, Monson, 0:54.07. 500 freestyle — 1. Grace Perron, Belchertown, 5:05.64; 2. Eliana Laham, Bromfield, 5:11.45; 3. Kate Krueger, Weston, 5:14.34. 200 freestyle relay — 1. Longmeadow, 1:39.16; 2. Weston, 1:41.16; 3. Mystic Valley, 1:41.73. 100 backstroke — 1. Amalia Guerra, Northampton, 0:56.95; 2. Rowan Albertson, Amherst-Pelham, 0:58.4; 3. Cara Hill, Wayland, 0:59.22. Advertisement 100 breaststroke — 1. Lydia Craft, Seekonk, 1:05.77; 2. Molly Connors, Ashland, 1:07.34; 3. Ella Reeves, Gardner, 1:07.59. 400 freestyle relay — 1. Longmeadow, 3:40.72; 2. Dover-Sherborn, 3:45.99; 3. Weston, 3:47.05. Team results — 1. Weston, 230; 2. Mystic Valley, 194; 3. Longmeadow, 180; 4. Dover-Sherborn, 152; 5. Triton, 146; 6. Wayland, 138; 6. Amherst-Pelham, 138; 8. Seekonk, 121; 9. Norton, 110; 10. Hamilton-Wenham, 101.
