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Boston Globe
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Armed with a surgically repaired right elbow, Walpole softball ace Sharlotte Stazinski is more dangerous than ever
Upon returning to school, the alarm began to blare in her head. What was wrong? Could she still hold a pencil? She lost feeling in the fingertips of her dominant hand. After the fall volleyball season, the injury was inhibiting daily activities. Stazinski underwent ulnar nerve transposition surgery, a procedure that moves the ulnar nerve in the elbow so that it is no longer inhibited or pinched. Prior to surgery, her ulnar nerve was compressed in the inside of the elbow, leading to a loss of sensation. Advertisement 'Sometimes I couldn't feel my fingers, so that was the most alarming part,' said Stazinski. 'My fingers were a lot weaker and I didn't really realize [how much] until I got to the doctors.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Related : The surgery was a success. But in the healing process, she was not able to pick up a softball from before Thanksgiving until the start of April. Courtesy of rigorous physical therapy,she has been able to able to pitch as a senior. 'It means so much to be back here,' said Stazinski, a smile enveloping her face ahead of senior night festivities Monday against Natick. 'I really didn't think that I was going to be able to play this season. All of the hard work, it was worth it. It really feels special.' Even with her ailing right arm, Sharlotte Stazinski pitched five straight postseason shutouts to capture Walpole's first state softball title. MARK STOCKWELL FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE In Advertisement In Walpole, she is revered. She mentors young players, teaching pitching lessons. 'I want to instill in them not just how to pitch, but how to go about it and how to have a positive mind-set and always be strong,' said Stazinski. A four-year starter, Stazinski has racked up 633 career strikeouts in 437 innings, with a sparkling 1.38 ERA. This season, she has a 1.42 ERA with 127 punchouts in 79 innings for a 12-4 Walpole squad ranked fifth in 'She's easily one of the best players, talent-wise, that has played for me,' said Walpole coach Rachael Sprague . 'She's changed the scope of this team over the last four years.' Related : Post-surgery, Stazinski has noticeably more spin and control and is back to feeling 100 percent. She's able to throw a riseball once again. She overpowers hitters, mixing speeds and locations, painting the frame of the strike zone. 'I was struggling to get the spin that I wanted,' said Stazinski. 'When I realized this, it all made sense because my fingers were so much weaker. Now, I feel like I have more spin and more control.' Committed to play at Colby College, Stazinski does not take her senior season for granted. She places balls on the tee for her teammates, expediting the process of getting hacks in midgame. As composed as she is in the circle — where she possesses the mental strength of a high-level goaltender or golfer, able to focus on the task at hand — she possesses the qualities of a natural leader and a great teammate. Related : Advertisement 'She's always played pretty stoically, but being a senior and being a captain now, she's a lot more outspoken,' said Sprague. 'She's really leading by example and leading vocally. She's just out there with so much more confidence, even after the surgery. She's in control, all the time.' In the MIAA, baseball pitchers have limitations on how many pitches they can throw before facing mandatory rest. Softball has no such restrictions. Combined with a nonstop schedule in the summer with college coaches looking on, pitchers can easily overdo it. 'In high school, we're throwing so many games in a short period of time,' said Stazinski. 'Everyone needs to take care of their arm.' Walpole senior Sharlotte Stazinski has mastered blocking out the noise and focusing when inside the circle. MARK STOCKWELL FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE Extra bases ▪ Taunton, the On Saturday, the top-ranked Tigers (17-0) Related : Two days later, the Tigers Cate Larson and Aniyah Bailey . 'All I keep wondering is how are we not ranked?' said Taunton coach Michelle Raposo . 'We have some incredible athletes on this team.' Raposo lauds the Tigers' work ethic and their approach to each game. 'They all put in their heart and soul every single day,' she said. Related : ▪ Buoyed by a 1-2 punch in the circle, Joseph Case is getting hot at just the right time. Advertisement Sophomore Lila Alvarez , who crossed the 300-strikeout threshold Friday, has compiled a 1.86 ERA with 116 strikeouts this season. 'Obviously, it's huge for us when you keep the other team's scoring to a minimum,' Case coach Shannon Silva said. 'Her accuracy is so great, she walks very few batters, she keeps it to a minimum.' Paired with Alvarez is junior Cailyn Durand , who has struck out 42 in 26 shutout innings. 'She's started her own games, as well as thrown in relief several times this year, and she's doing a great job for us,' Silva added. Games to watch Wednesday, No. 8 Walpole at Needham, 4 p.m. — Needham took the first meeting, 6-3, in April; the rematch is for the Bay State Herget title. Two great arms in Stazinski and Audrey Muzikant have this one penciled in as a pitchers' duel. Wednesday, No. 12 Norton at No. 10 Joseph Case, 4 p.m. — Case is flying high following its Thursday, No. 7 Bishop Feehan at No. 13 Attleboro, 3:30 p.m. — Feehan ace Mylee Ramer has a tall task ahead of her: shutting down a high-powered Attleboro offense that has raked against some of the top pitchers in the state. Friday, No. 3 King Philip at No. 5 Lincoln-Sudbury, 4:30 p.m. — Each squad is looking to get back on track following losses to Taunton and Bedford, respectively. Correspondent Joe Eachus contributed to this story. Cam Kerry can be reached at
Rakyat Post
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Rakyat Post
Axia Thinks It's A Lorry: DIY Move Turns Into Epic Disaster
Subscribe to our FREE In a recent TikTok sensation that had Malaysians both gasping and giggling, a red Perodua Axia became an unexpected star — or rather, a cautionary tale — after attempting what can only be described as The Great Migration of the Century. The compact hatchback was spotted cruising down a road with what looked like an entire household stacked sky-high on its roof — bags, boxes, furniture, and more, all teetering precariously as if defying gravity. So ambitious was the load that it practically doubled the height of the car, turning the humble Axia into a wobbly tower on wheels. It didn't take long before things started to fall apart — quite literally. A small pillow was among the first to go, tumbling dramatically onto the road mid-drive. The driver, perhaps overwhelmed by the sheer size of their mobile mountain, was seen swaying into the opposite lane before regaining control — barely. But the real plot twist came in a follow-up video by TikTok user @she_kin17, showing the climax of this chaotic journey. Wahai pakcik . Ingatlah kami pun ada insan trsayang🥹 pakcik jgn la bawak kereta banyak2 barang mcm ni. Bahaya pakcik😭 sye pun risau tgk pakcik bawak kereta mcm tu nampak ke jalannya😌 nasib baik semua org slow je tau . Kalau ada yg bawak laju tak sempat brek mcm mne 😫 semoga dipermudahkn segala urusan pakcik ya🤲🏻 In a residential area in Dengkil, the overloaded Axia finally met its match: gravity and loose ropes. Almost every single item on top came crashing down onto the road in a glorious, slow-motion mess. The car, having veered fully into the wrong lane, came to a stop on the road shoulder, surrounded by its fallen belongings. Thankfully, the Axia had slowed down by then, and other drivers managed to steer clear of the impromptu garage sale on the street. To top it all off, Tiktok user @fahizul_ shared a photo of the grand finale: the Axia driver being detained by police for further action. A moving day to remember — and a viral lesson in knowing when to call a lorry. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Express Tribune
22-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Happy Face: Moment Keith Jesperson almost confided in daughter Melissa Moore revealed in new account
Melissa G. Moore, the daughter of notorious serial killer Keith Jesperson, has opened up about a chilling encounter with her father during a breakfast in 1995, just before his arrest. Moore was 15 at the time and recalls her father nearly confessing his double life as a serial killer. In an account to Fox News Digital,she recollected, during their meal Jesperson told Moore he had something to reveal, saying, "But you'll tell the authorities." Moore initially thought he was referring to rumors about being fired for theft, but the conversation quickly turned uneasy. Jesperson became evasive, and Moore, feeling sick, went to the bathroom to compose herself. This moment marked one of the final interactions before Jesperson's arrest, which occurred shortly after Moore's 16th birthday. Jesperson, also known as the "Happy Face Killer" for drawing smiley faces in letters to the media, was arrested in 1995 and confessed to killing eight women across several states. Moore, who was unaware of his crimes, learned of his arrest when her mother informed her and her siblings that their father was charged with murder. The news spread quickly, and Moore faced shame and isolation from her peers, which deeply affected her sense of identity. Moore's story is now the subject of Happy Face, a true-crime drama on Paramount+ starring Dennis Quaid as her father. Moore, who previously authored the memoir Shattered Silence, shared her experiences to shed light on the complex relationships between family members of perpetrators. The show highlights the trauma families face and the lack of support for them. Jesperson, now 69, remains imprisoned, serving multiple life sentences without parole. Moore continues to grapple with the impact of her father's actions but has found strength through her work supporting other families affected by similar tragedies.
