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Boston Globe
02-08-2025
- Sport
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Sharpshooters light it up in A Shot for Life Challenge to raise money for cancer research
'Mentally, it's very challenging to keep going for two hours straight,' MacDonough said. 'All I kept saying to myself was, 'Positive mind-set, you got this, be confident.' I just kept my shot going.' Reigning champ Elyse MacDonough with a ridiculous streak of 24 straight. St. Bonaventure is getting an absolute sniper — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) MacDonough, a South Burlington, Vermont, resident and Worcester Academy graduate who will play at St. Bonaventure next year, shot a blistering 87.4 percent to defend her title as the best shooter in Massachusetts. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Rising junior Maddie Keough, also a Worcester Academy catalyst, placed second (72.9 percent), while Medfield junior Naya Annigeri took third (70.9) at the Starland Sportsplex. Advertisement On the boys' side, Lynn native, Phillips Academy standout, and Northeastern-bound guard Xavier Abreu won at 86.4 percent. Northeastern-bound Xavier Abreu has a great stroke in general, and a great stroke for this event. Very rhythmic and fluid shot — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) Abreu shot for his grandmother, Cristina Medrano, who beat breast cancer twice. He planned to call her afterward to savor the moment together. 'It meant everything,' Abreu said. 'I know she'd be proud of me regardless, but the fact that I could come out here and win it and dedicate it to her means a lot.' Lynn native Xavier Abreu won at the 2025 Shot for Life Challenge with his grandmother, Cristina Medrano, in mind. Trevor Hass/Globe Correspondent Archbishop Williams junior Jack Olinto earned second (83.3), and Roxbury Latin sophomore Jackson Perri was third (80.9 percent). Advertisement Archbishop Williams junior Jack Olinto took second place with some help from his father, John, and 83-year-old grandfather, also John — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) MacDonough thought of her grandfather, Paul LaBonte, who is currently dealing with a health scare that may be cancerous. She just learned that his situation took a turn for the worse earlier this week, which gave her even more incentive. 'I'm just trying to be as supportive of him as he's been for me,' MacDonough said. 'Doing this for him really meant the world to me.' John MacDonough credited his daughter for living in the gym and relentlessly chasing her dream. He works in digital pathology at Philips, and seeing his daughter play for a larger purpose with so much meaning feels like a full-circle moment. 'Her mind-set is what sets her apart,' John MacDonough said. 'When I miss one, I'm going to get the next one. Resilience is the biggest piece. She figures out how to win.' Alana Hogan, an Ursuline Academy graduate who will play at Kenyon College, honored her late aunt and godmother, Margaret Nelson, who died of a brain tumor three years ago. Kenyon College-bound Ursuline standout Alana Hogan is still competing with a medial femoral condyle fracture. Very impressive dedication — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) Hogan competed with a brace on her left leg while dealing with a medial femoral condyle fracture. She knows she may be a bit sore the next day, but it was well worth it to support her aunt. 'I play for her every day,' Hogan said. 'She wore 15, so now I wear 15. It's special to me to be able to represent her in that kind of way and make her proud.' The girls' division shooters surround winner Elyse MacDonough after the A Shot for Life Challenge Saturday. Trevor Hass/Globe Correspondent For many involved, raising money for cancer research has a personal feel. Mike Slonina, the CEO and founder of ASFL, is proud of how far the organization has come, and invigorated to see how much further it can go. Advertisement Amid a jam-packed week with two events, Slonina and his staff took time to meet with doctors at Mass General Cancer Center to see, specifically, where the money goes. Being in the lab, looking at the beakers, centrifuges, and tissue gave Slonina and Co. an additional sense of gratitude and purpose. 'What they do goes so far beyond a basketball court,' Slonina said of his players. 'There are real people getting treatment because they're here, and they should be really proud of that.' It was amazing today to visit the We certainly know this as an organization, but we hope that all in our community are aware of just how… — Mike Slonina (@Slo_24) Trevor Hass can be reached at
Boston Globe
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
They came for a cause and put on a show: Highlighting 10 standout players from the A Shot For Life All-Star Game
It was fitting that Altman's final act as a high school basketball player came in his home gym at The Rivers School on Tuesday night. As he took the floor for the A Shot For Life boys' All-Star Game, he continued to honor Widett, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2015. Advertisement Altman, who will play at Pennsylvania alongside former Rivers teammate and fellow ASFL all-star Jay Jones, dazzled with a 24-point, 15-rebound, 12-assist triple-double in an action-packed, 175-170, triumph for Team White. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'Jay Jones and Ryan Altman, they've been so committed to it,' said Mike Slonina, CEO and founder of A Shot For Life, which support groundbreaking brain cancer research at Mass General Hospital. 'Their college stuff is already figured out. They're not going to get a recruiting bump from this. They don't have to be here. They're really good people that have been really loyal to this. I really appreciate them for that.' Brown-bound Belmont Hill star Isaiah Langham poured in a game-high 32 points, highlighted by an acrobatic windmill in the final minute to seal it. Advertisement Drew Kahn with the block, Zach Baum the slick behind-the-back pass and Michael D'Ambra the 3. Blue leads White, 48-43. Defense optional, talent plentiful — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) Kyle Benjamin, a former St. Andrew's (R.I.) catalyst, led Team Blue with 31 points. Noble & Greenough rising senior Zach Baum added 25 points and 10 rebounds. Quinn Costello, a rising senior at The Newman School who hails from Medford, notched 22 points and displayed impressive fluidity around the rim. Costello, a 6-foot-9-inch forward, is one of the fastest risers in the nation. He had 13 Division 1 offers entering the spring and now has 38 after breaking out at the Pangos All-American Camp and NBPA Top 100 camp. Rapid riser Quinn Costello of Medford delivers once again. Fluid, versatile and long and has a great feel for the game — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) Costello learned from former Celtics star Isaiah Thomas at the NBPA camp and continues to admire his competitive spirit up close. Costello, who started his career at BC High before transferring to Newman, takes pride in his Medford roots. 'Some people think it's overwhelming for me, but I wouldn't really say that,' Costello said. 'It's really awesome to see all my hard work finally pay off. It all kind of came at once, pretty quickly. I'm super grateful for all that's happening.' After 3Q: Blue 53, White 42 Elyse Ngenda is feeling it. She has 18 for Blue, including this 3 late in the third quarter — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) In the girls' game, which featured just a tad more defense, Team Blue rallied to outlast Team White, 62-54, in a competitive and well-played battle. Rising senior Elyse Ngenda of New Hampton School, the 2024-25 New Hampshire Gatorade Player of the Year, erupted for 23 points, and Medfield rising junior Naya Annigeri notched 11 for Blue. Olivia Fleming, a Lehigh-bound rising senior at Northfield Mount Hermon, dropped 20 and Merrimack-bound Archbishop Williams senior Jenna Mishou added 14 for White. Olivia Fleming rattles home a 3 for White, slicing Blue's lead to 55-52 with 3:18 remaining — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) 'We obviously emphasize having fun, but at the end of the day, we wanted to play defense and showcase our skills,' Ngenda said. 'That's what we came here to do.' Advertisement A comical moment came early, when former Medfield star Izzy Kittredge, who will play at Nobles next year, instinctively passed the ball to Annigeri. It was a perfect pass . . . to the wrong team. They shared a laugh. Medfield's Tess Baacke (right) played in memory of her mother, Tara, who died from cancer when Tess was 7 years old. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Their Medfield teammate, Tess Baacke, played with her late mother, Tara Baacke, in mind. Tara died of brain cancer in 2016, when Baacke was 7, making the ASFL mission hit home. Baacke thought of her mother before the game and continued to channel her competitive spirit. 'It felt like I was playing for something,' Baacke said. 'She would have wanted that. She played soccer in college, so she's super competitive. That's where I got it from.' Nice passing from Blue, extending its lead to 33-24 early in the half. Tic-tac-toe from Naya Annigeri to Molly Sisson to Brooke Nunnally-Gardner for two — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) 5 boys' standouts Xavier Abreu, Phillips Andover — Abreu has impressive speed and can get to the rim with ease. He's a blur in transition and can shoot it. Xavier Abreu splashes a 3 for Blue, then Nick Sangermano comes back with a dunk for White. 27-24 Blue early — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) Ryan Altman, Rivers — Altman has a movie-star personality and loves the limelight. He put on a show in his home gym. Quinn Costello, Newman — It's easy to see why Costello is one of the fastest risers in the nation. He glides around the court, has long strides, and a highly unique skill-set. Isaiah Langham, Belmont Hill — Langham has some serious hops and has a high-flying style that keeps fans entertained. Jackson Perri, Roxbury Latin — Perri was one of the smallest players on the floor, but he more than held his own and displayed a stellar 3-point stroke. Medfield's Naya Annigeri scored 11 points for Team Blue. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe 5 girls' standouts Naya Annigeri, Medfield — Annigeri will hoop against anyone, at any time, and quickly established herself as a go-to option. Olivia Fleming, Northfield Mount Hermon — Her 3-point shot is lethal, her passing ability is special, and her pizzazz as a point guard is felt throughout the gym. Advertisement I like Olivia Fleming's game. Always has her head up, plays with great pace and isn't afraid to let it fly. 18-17 White, mid-2Q — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) Jenna Mishou, Archbishop Williams — Mishou continues to make a name for herself as an active rim runner with great footwork. She's poised to be one of the MIAA's best players this winter. Elyse Ngenda, New Hampton — Ngenda has all the tools to become a Division 1 catalyst — speed, footwork, intelligence, a high IQ, and more. Molly Sisson, Northfield Mount Hermon — Sisson passes extremely well for her size (6-3) and has a unique feel for the game. The Rivers School's Ryan Altman (left) put up a triple double to help Timmy Bollin (right) and Team White to a win. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Phillips Andover's Xavier Abreu showed off his end-to-end speed. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe The Newman School's Quinn Costello has seen his recruiting profile skyrocket this summer. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Izzy Kittredge was one of three players from the March's state champion Medfield squad to play. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Cushing Academy's Jay Jones goes for the reverse. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Quinn Costello showed off his length with this hook shot. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe DJ Cassamajor of Brooks gets off his shot during the A Shot For Life All-Star Game. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Elyse Ngenda of New Hampton (left) led all scorers in the girls' game with 23 points. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Trevor Hass can be reached at
Boston Globe
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
What do you get when the best boys' lacrosse players in the state share a field? Rivalries, talent, and a Team ISL win.
The game, which Team ISL won, 14-5, over Team MIAA on Wednesday, offered a chance for some of the state's premier players to don their school's uniform one last time before they head to college. Middlesex's Matt Egan (right) put his best foot forward as he charged upfield with one cleat. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe 'I don't think there's anything just like this,' said Billerica coach Ryan Nickerson, who led Team MIAA. 'The lacrosse tradition in Massachusetts is top notch.' A pair of goalies garnered MVP honors, with Medfield resident Chandler McClements(St. Sebastian's '25/Penn) of Team ISL and Winchester native Mattheus Duplessis (St. John's Prep '26) of Team MIAA each making 13 saves. Advertisement Quality shot from Lincoln-Sudbury's Rex Frieholm, but — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) Notre Dame-bound Hingham native Colin Kenney (Noble and Greenough '25) and Duke-bound Westwood resident Tedy Frisoli (St. Sebastian's '26) paced Team ISL with three goals each. Andover standout Jack Cooper ('25), who will play at Stony Brook, led Team MIAA with two tallies. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Hingham native and Notre Dame-bound — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) Team ISL built a 5-1 halftime edge behind McClements's brilliance, extended the margin to 10-2 through three quarters, and finished the job in the fourth despite a mini MIAA flurry. 'I was just seeing the ball, getting hot early,' McClements said. 'That's really all it is.' Mansfield junior Cole Hogencamp delivers. Three straight MIAA goals to trim it to 12-5 with 3:47 left — Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) Tabor and Team ISL coach Connor Gordon (Tabor '12) acknowledged there wasn't a whole lot of guidance necessary. He snuck in a few tips periodically, just to be safe, but he knew his players were in their element. Advertisement 'You can see the talent on the field the whole game from both sides,' Gordon said. 'It's pretty incredible to be a part of.' Belmont Hill's Preston Evans splits the Team MIAA defense. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe In addition to serving as a hub for some of the state's best athletes, the game also Owner Sean Morris and content manager Kevin Stone have since made the game an ISL versus MIAA battle. 'Without them, there is no BostonLax,' Stone said. 'They've created a platform for Massachusetts lacrosse that didn't exist before them. I'm not sure there's a better honor to give to them than to have this kind of game and continue to do it in their name.' Longmeadow's Myles Chapman tries to get one past St. Sebastian's goalie Chandler McClemments, who was named MVP after stopping 13 shots. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Norwell's Oliver Rice (left) doesn't shy away from contact against Tabor's Leo Kavey. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Belmont Hill's Drew Gannon (right) delivers a little chin music to Lincoln-Sudbury's Rex Freidholm. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Kyle O'Leary of Nobles slips past St. John's Prep defender Jack Weissenburger. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe St. Sebastian's Ty Curry (right) fends off Duxbury's John Rovegno. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Tabor Academy's Leo Kavey maneuvers for an opening against the Team MIAA defense. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Nobles's Colin Kenney (left) scored three goals for Team ISL. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Trevor Hass can be reached at
Boston Globe
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Sandwich unified track comes together to capture first Division 2 title; Natick completes three-peat
The Blue Knights lean on the 'This is my family,' Sandwich's Faith Foy said. Advertisement After finishing second last spring, Sandwich broke through with 86 points. Duxbury placed second with 71, and Braintree was third with 68. Unified sports are inclusive programs that bring together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to promote inclusion, build friendships, and offer a fun and supportive environment for all participants, according to the MIAA. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Natick captured its 'It's a really special accomplishment for our team,' Natick coach Nick DiAntonio said. 'It means a lot to us. We've definitely set the bar high, and our kids are responding to it well.' Host Natick has won three straight state titles. Trevor Hass DiAntonio said it's a selective process. Close to 80 people applied to be partners this year, and the Redhawks also relied on nearly 80 volunteers from around the school to help the event run smoothly and efficiently. Advertisement They joked around and tossed footballs on the field in their downtime. Then, when it was time to race, the Redhawks left no doubt. 'It's a total team accomplishment,' DiAntonio said. 'We have an exceptional group of partners and athletes. I think what really sets our team apart is the bonds that we have.' Duxbury took second at Division 2 states after placing first at sectionals. Trevor Hass Bryan Polanco made his mark for Sandwich. After falling during his 100-meter dash, he got right back up and completed the 4x100. Avaya Mills excelled in many events and was particularly sharp in the 800. Partners Caitlyn Smith and Sophie Palmer said that when the Blue Knights fall, they help one another bounce back and celebrate even the smallest victories. 'Just don't give up and don't doubt yourself,' Sandwich energizer Noah DeOrsey said. Holyoke catalyst Yedxael 'Yeyo' Ruiz put on a show in the 100. Trevor Hass One of many other bright spots on the day was effervescent Holyoke 14-year-old Yedxael 'Yeyo' Ruiz, who sported a massive grin and showed off his green braces as he wheeled to the finish line in the 100. His teammates, coaches, and supporters chanted 'Ye-yo! Ye-yo! Ye-yo!' as he came off the track. When Ruiz got his moment in the sun, he didn't squander it. 'My name is Yeyo,' he said, still grinning with pride. 'I am from Holyoke, Massachusetts. I won.' Duxbury took second at Division 2 states after placing first at sectionals. Trevor Hass Trevor Hass can be reached at
Boston Globe
20-05-2025
- Sport
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Globe Top 20 girls' lacrosse poll: Reclaiming No. 1 with a show of strength
Franklin has now won 15 straight and Lexington 10 straight. Chelmsford re-enters, replacing Foxborough. Advertisement The next 10, in alphabetical order, are: Apponequet, Bishop Fenwick, Foxborough, Hamilton-Wenham, Nantucket, Newton North, North Andover, Scituate, Ursuline, and Weston. Records based on results reported to the Globe. The Globe's Top 20 girls' lacrosse poll The Globe poll as of May 20, 2025. Teams were selected by the Globe sports staff. No. Team Record Previous 1. Notre Dame (H) 16-3-0 2 2. Westwood 17-2-0 1 3. Walpole 18-1-0 3 4. Cohasset 15-2-0 4 5. Concord-Carlisle 15-2-0 5 6. Wellesley 13-4-0 6 7. Norwell 13-2-0 7 8. Duxbury 12-4-0 9 9. Medfield 14-3-0 13 10. Reading 15-3-0 10 11. Franklin 16-1-0 14 12. Westford 13-2-0 19 13. Lincoln-Sudbury 9-5-0 8 14. Hingham 11-7-0 11 15. Sandwich 10-4-0 12 16. Newburyport 12-3-0 15 17. Ipswich 13-2-0 16 18. Lexington 17-1-0 17 19. King Philip 16-3-0 18 20. Chelmsford 13-4-0 – Trevor Hass can be reached at
