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Quintez Cephus of Wisconsin (
@BadgerFootball
) finishes with 23 reps at 225 lbs. That’s the most by any prospect to this point.
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Oregon OL Jake Hanson finishes with 33 reps overall, and now leads the field at today’s bench press event.
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Ole Miss (
@OleMissFB
) star RB Scottie Phillips with 29 reps overall. He leads all backs at the Combine now.
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Netane Muti out of Fresno State (
@FresnoStateFB
) just put up 44 reps. Far and away the best performance today at the Combine.
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AJ Dillon from Boston College (
@BCFootball
) puts up 23 reps at the Combine. That’s the most among running backs to this point.
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Okunlola has made his decision. The ‘Pancake Honcho’ is headed to…the University of Miami (
@CanesFootball
).
@BostonHeraldHS
@ThayerAthletics
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GAME OVER!! Declan Loughnane buries it to deliver BC High (
@BChighathletics
) a second straight Super Eight title!! Final: BC High 2, Pope Francis 1 (4OT). What a game!!
@BostonHeraldHS
@In_The_Slot
@MassHSHockey
@WATDSSMN
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Proud to announce that I will be running the Boston Herald's Lacrosse Notebook this upcoming spring. I'm thrilled for the opportunity, and excited for what the season has in-store.
Coaches can send all game scores and potential story tips to me at bconn063
@gmail
.com.
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Pat Connaughton, back at the house he helped build (he provided funds for the court at St. John’s Prep, which opened in 2017).
@BostonHeraldHS
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IT'S ALL OVER!!! HAYWARD WINS IT! PLYMOUTH SOUTH HAS WON THEIR FIRST EVER TITLE!! Final: Plymouth South (
@plymouthsouth
) 4, Stoneham 3.
@BostonHeraldHS
@In_The_Slot
@MassHSHockey
@WATDSSMN
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Padilla with a shot at the buzzer…AND HE DRILLS IT!! GAME OVER!
The senior captain wins it in stunning fashion for the Tigers (
@NNHSTigers
), and they are your Garden City Champions!!! Unbelievable!!
FINAL: Newton North 61, Catholic Memorial 58 (OT).
@BostonHeraldHS
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Unreal!! With :34.5 seconds left on the clock, Mac Casper snipes one home to give C.M. a 2-1 lead!
@BostonHeraldHS
@MyHockeyLive
@MassHSHockey
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Who else?! Keegan Sullivan punches in the go-ahead 2-point rush, and Scituate (
@ScitGridiron
) takes a 14-13 lead!!! Unreal moment at Gillette stadium.
@BostonHeraldHS
@WATDSSMN
@wmexboston
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IT'S IN THE NET!! O'CONNELL WINS IT!! Wolfpack have knocked off last year's Div. 2 Champions! Final: No. 13 Boston Latin (
@BLS_Athletics
) 3, No. 4 Lowell Catholic 2 in double overtime!
@BostonHeraldHS
@In_The_Slot
@MassHSHockey
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Ezra Cleveland of Boise State (
@BroncoSportsFB
) sets a new high for bench press reps among the first group at today’s NFL Scouting Combine, with 30 total.
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According to
@TimAlberts
, Plymouth South coach Mike McCosh gave the game puck to Stoneham in memory of Luti.
@BostonHeraldHS
@In_The_Slot
@MassHSHockey
@WATDSSMN
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Timmy Ward dekes his way to the net…AND HE SCORES!!!!!! GAME OVER!!!
The senior wins it for the Clippers (
@ClipperAD
), and for the first time in program history, they are your Div. 4 state champions!!
FINAL: No. 1 Norwell 4, No. 2 Sandwich 3 (OT).
@WATDSSMN
@BostonHeraldHS
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And so concludes the lacrosse season here in Massachusetts. Just wanted to thank all the ADs, coaches, athletes & MIAA officials everywhere for their support while running the Herald's Notebook this past spring. None of this is possible without them.
Until next fall.
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Unreal. The whole crowd pauses in anticipation as Khalil Antoine of Hillhouse (CT) (
@HillhouseTrack
) attempts a high jump over seven feet (7-00.25) and he completes it!!!
The fans erupt, as that is a new meet record here at New Englands!
@BostonHeraldHS
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AJ Thomas steals the puck, fires…AND HE SNIPES THE NET! GOODNIGHT!!!
The Bulldogs (
@CantonHSHockey
) win it in stunning fashion, and they advance to the Div. 2 semifinals!
FINAL: No. 3 Canton 3, No. 6 Walpole 2 (OT).
@BostonHeraldHS
@wmexboston
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James Proche from SMU with an impressive 20 reps at 225 lbs. Now among the top percent for the quarterback and wide receiver positions.
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Ryan Pomposelli, who came all the way from Xaverian to catch this game on his own accord, just walked over and thanked the media for the coverage over the last few years. Class act.
@BostonHeraldHS
@MyHockeyLive
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DIV. 5 FINAL: Scituate 45, Swampscott 14. For the first time, the Sailors are headed to the Super Bowl at Gillette!
@BostonHeraldHS
@ScitGridiron
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Ava Varholak picks her spot, fires…and SHE SCORES!!! GAME OVER!
The junior wins it in penalty kicks (4-3), and Hingham is headed back to the Div. 1 state title game!!!
DIV. 1 FINAL: No. 2 Hingham 2, No. 3 Bishop Feehan 1 (PK).
@BostonHeraldHS
@WATDSSMN
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Erin Reen puts up a shot at the buzzer…AND SHE HITS IT!!! GAME OVER!
The Mustangs (
@NHS_Mustangs
) win it in stunning fashion, as they knock off the undefeated Woburn Tanners at the Comcast/IAABO Board 27 tournament!
Final: Norwood 53, Woburn 50.
@BostonHeraldHS
@IAABO27
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With the conclusion of winter sports comes the start of spring, and I'm proud to announce that I will be running the Boston Herald's Lacrosse Notebook once again this upcoming season.
Coaches & officials can send all game scores & story tips to me at bconn063
@gmail
.com.
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Boston Herald Preseason Boys Lacrosse Rankings:
1. St. John’s Prep
2. BC High
3. Acton-Boxboro
4. Franklin
5. Hingham
6. Lincoln-Sudbury
7. Xaverian
8. Reading
9. Duxbury
10. Norwell
11. Billerica
12. North Andover
13. Longmeadow
14. Nauset
15. Chelmsford
@BostonHeraldHS
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Boston Herald boys lacrosse rankings for Week 3:
1. Acton-Boxboro
2. St. John's Prep
3. BC High
4. Hingham
5. Franklin
6. Lincoln-Sudbury
7. Concord-Carlisle
8. Chelmsford
9. Natick
10. Xaverian
In the hunt: Duxbury, Needham, Reading, Billerica, Scituate, Norwell, Medfield
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Tommy Sarni feeds a pass over to Christian Rosa in front of the BC High net…AND HE SCORES!! GAME OVER!!
The Eagles (
@sjpathletics
) pull off the improbable comeback, and they are headed to TD Garden for the Div. 1 title game!
FINAL: St. John’s Prep 2, BC High 1 (2OT).
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With today’s story, that concludes my fifth year on the Herald's HS beat.
I’ve covered stories at all levels, but am always be grateful everyday to be where I am. Big thanks to all the high school athletes, the coaches, AD's and the readers who make this job as great as it is.
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St. John’s Prep (
@sjpathletics
) is holding a moment of silence in memory of Pete Frates prior to today’s game, and the Eagles are donning new versions of their signature red jerseys with his name and number on the back.
@BostonHeraldHS
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A great show of sportsmanship by Duxbury HC John Blake and the Dragons afterward, as the program donates a $1,320 check to the North Quincy Hockey Boosters and Connor Kulig.
@WATDSSMN
@BostonHeraldHS
@MyHockeyLive
@MassHSHockey
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Cyndea Labissiere goes coast-to-coast, throws up a last-second shot…and it FALLS!!!!
The junior wins it for Woburn, and the Tanners are moving on in the IAABO Board 27 Tournament! Are you kidding me?!
@BostonHeraldHS
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Your 2020 Super Eight field is now official.
1. Arlington
2. BC High
3. Pope Francis
4. St. John's Prep
5. Xaverian
6. Catholic Memorial
7. Burlington
8. Framingham
9. Reading
10. Hingham
@BostonHeraldHS
@WATDSSMN
@MyHockeyLive
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Canton senior Sean Connolly (two goals), on having chance to return to TD Garden: “It’s a redemption game. It means the world. I remember sitting in the classroom (in 2020), all of us balling our eyes out. To get a chance to go right back at it, I can’t wait. We all can’t wait.”
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GOAL!!! GAME OVER!!! Carolyn Curley wins it! DIV. 1 FINAL: Methuen/Tewksbury 2, Austin Prep 1 (2OT).
@MyHockeyLive
@BostonHeraldHS
@In_The_Slot
@MassHSHockey
@methuensports
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Yanchuk for the go-ahead goal and the state title...YES!!! She did it!! Unbelievable!! FINAL: Bishop Feehan 3, Westfield 2. The Shamrocks are Div. 1 Girls Soccer Champions!
@BostonHeraldHS
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High school was a very difficult time for me. It wasn’t until I discovered my love for writing, that I was able to cope with depression.
Ironically, I now make a living as a journalist, covering HS sports. Speaking up for those struggling can make a big difference.
#BellLetsTalk
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And so concludes another incredible stretch of MIAA Super Bowls at Gillette Stadium. Might have made some minor typos in the tweets, but hey, fingers get cold out here.
Until next year.
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The clock hits triple zeroes, and Walpole (
@WalpoleAD
) is going to hold on! The Rebels are headed to the Div. 1 South title game!!
Final: Walpole 2, Falmouth 1.
@BostonHeraldHS
@MyHockeyLive
@MassHSHockey
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McHugh fires...and he comes away with a strikeout to end it! The Wildcats (
@MHS_Wildcats_
) stave off a late rally, and are now your Bay State Conference champions!!!
Final: Milton 8, Braintree 6.
@BostonHeraldHS
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Gordon just leaped over a man who literally scratched his scalp against the ceiling walking into Celtics Media Day a few months back. Tough call.
Aaron Gordon silenced the entire world and was given a 47/50. Robbery.
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Greg Carvel was asked by the team at 98.5 The Sports Hub if he would be leaving UMass for a new job after this incredible run. His response?
“I don’t see myself going anywhere. Why?”
@Marc_Bertrand
: “BECAUSE WE’RE SCARRED AS FANS OF THE MINUTEMEN!”
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Great team moment for Mansfield (
@MHSfootballMA
) as Mike Redding gives one final speech to the Hornets ahead of their battle with Haverford (PA) next week. Then, he selects Colin McCarthy as the Player of the Game.
@SEonWATD
@BostonHeraldHS
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Ferri receives the Massachusetts Public Wrestler of the Year Award at Noble and Greenough.
@BostonHeraldHS
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It’s all over! The Bishops (
@goAWathletics
) stave off a furious comeback by their Catholic Central League rivals, and they are now your 2023 Div. 3 boys basketball champions!! Unbelievable!!
FINAL: No. 1 Archbishop Williams 76, No. 2 St. Mary’s 71.
@WATDSSMN
@BostonHeraldHS
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The final seconds tick away, and this one is all over!!! The Rockets (
@RMHSLacrosse
) complete their dream season, and are now state champions!!!
DIV. 2 FINAL: No. 1 Reading 9, No. 4 Duxbury 4.
@BostonHeraldHS
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FINAL: Catholic Memorial 2, Burlington 1.
Knights complete the incredible comeback with two goals in the final 3:09 of regulation, and keep their Super Eight title hopes alive. Mac Casper pots the winning tally.
@BostonHeraldHS
@MyHockeyLive
@MassHSHockey
@WATDSSMN
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Per the organization, the Boston Bruins and the Jacobs family have pledged a minimum $100,000 donation toward helping aid in the recovery Bishop Feehan’s A.J. Quetta.
@WATDSSMN
@BostonHeraldHS
@FeehanAthletics
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Ryan Kilian’s oldest son Kainen hops into the game for a sequence, and he scores for Team Surgeon to make it a 9-7 contest! A great moment here at the Union Point Sports Complex.
@BostonHeraldHS
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An absolutely insane finish to the boys’ 4x200, as Xaverian (
@Xaverian_Hawks
) wins it in stunning fashion!
Jordan Wilson, Charlie Comella, Henry Hasselbeck and Mitchell Kisgen rally for the comeback in a photo finish!
Final time: 1:28.90 - a meet record.
@BostonHeraldHS
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And Burke makes the save for BC High (
@BChighathletics
)!! We play on at Tsongas!
@BostonHeraldHS
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Your Div. 1 boys lacrosse champion once again: St. John’s Prep (
@sjpathletics
).
@BostonHeraldHS
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Jack Connolly takes a shot…AND HE BURIES IT!! GAME OVER!
The sophomore wins it for the Blue Knights (
@Swich_Athletics
), and they are your Div. 4 state champions!! Unbelievable!
FINAL: Sandwich 3, Watertown 2 (2OT).
@WATDSSMN
@BostonHeraldHS
@wmexboston
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Jack Goodman erupts for 17 homers in the second round of the
@ASFL_Shoot4Cure
Derby! The Medfield (
@MedfieldAD
) star continues to light it up here at Austin Prep, as he defeats Levi McAllister to advance to the semi-finals.
@BostonHeraldHS
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Festa is sacked near the goal line, and it’s all over!!! The Sailors (
@ScitGridiron
) pull off the miracle, and are now state champions!!!
DIV. 4 FINAL: Scituate 14, Duxbury 13.
@BostonHeraldHS
@WATDSSMN
@wmexboston
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Hasselbeck takes a shot at the end zone…and the pass is caught!!! Are you kidding me?!
Brown hauls in a circus 25-yard touchdown reception, and Xaverian (
@XBHS
) extends its lead! We now have a 14-6 ballgame with 1:04 left in the half.
@BostonHeraldHS
@WATDSSMN
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Final: Xaverian 49, Everett 19.
A dominant night all-around for the Hawks (
@Xaverian_Hawks
), as Michael Oates, Jonathan Monteiro and Henry Hasselbeck each have outstanding performances to begin the season.
@wmexboston
@BostonHeraldHS
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Let the celebrations commence for Hingham (
@HarbormenNews
).
@BostonHeraldHS
@WATDSSMN
@MassHSHockey
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Al Horford was asked how special of a moment tonight was, after he brought his son Ean to the podium afterward.
As usual, Horford answered humbly: “He was sitting by the bench. He’s here hanging out with me, and I asked him if he wanted to come up, and he said yes.”
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FINAL: Duxbury 3, Franklin 0. The Dragons are headed to TD Garden for the Div. 1 Title Game!
@WATDSSMN
@BostonHeraldHS
@MassHSHockey
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FINAL: Canton 8, Westwood 0. The Bulldogs (
@CantonAthletics
) have won the Division 2 South title!
@BostonHeraldHS
@In_The_Slot
@MassHSHockey
@MyHockeyLive
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The BC High basketball program is given a roaring welcome by the House of Representatives here on Beacon Street.
@BostonHeraldHS
@BChighathletics
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In loving memory of Paul Gorham. A big thanks to the
@HoustonTexans
, to
@UMassFootball
& to
@BrownAthletics
for joining me in telling his story. And of course, a thank you to my editors for the opportunity.
Until we meet again.
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One year ago, Scituate quarterback Aidan Sullivan could only watch his teammates play their Thanksgiving game at Fenway. Thanks in large part to
@TB12sports
, he now has
@ScitGridiron
on the verge of capturing a Super Bowl title. More on his comeback here.
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Joe Quinn will try a backhanded shot…AND HE FINDS THE NET!! GAME OVER!
The senior captain wins it for the Wolves (
@nashobaAD
), and they complete their unforgettable Cinderella Run with the upset!!
DIV. 3 FINAL: No. 11 Nashoba 2, No. 1 Scituate 1 (OT)
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Game over! Scituate is headed to the Garden! Final: No. 1 Scituate 4, No. Medway 0 in the Div. 2 South Final.
@BostonHeraldHS
@In_The_Slot
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Pastrnak, when asked about his fashion choice: “I still have a couple of crazy ones in the closet...as long as I feel good, I don’t care what other people think.”
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Ryan Nolte, on what has motivated Canton to this point: “Everyone in that locker room knows that we should’ve been in the Super Eight. But those are things we can’t control. So we focused on what we could control. We went out, went through the South, and it worked out good.”
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2019 Super Eight field:
1. BC High (
@BChighathletics
)
2. Pope Francis (
@PFcardinals
)
3. Hingham (
@HarbormenNews
)
4. Arlington (
@JohnMessuri
)
5. Framingham (
@FHSFlyersSports
)
6. Austin Prep (
@AustinPrepAD
)
7. Duxbury (
@DuxAthletics
)
8. St. Mary's (
@stmarysspartans
)
(cont.)
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Cam McGettrick fires a shot…and he puts it in the net!!! Game over!!!
The Rams (
@GORAMSathletics
) have captured the Peter Doherty Divisional title!
Final from the Ed Burns Coffee Pot Tournament: Marshfield 6, Hingham 5 (2OT).
@BostonHeraldHS
@WATDSSMN
@wmexboston
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It’s always difficult to lose a friend. When you realize the impact that same person had on so many others, things become magnified.
Big thanks
@ScitGridiron
,
@HarbormenNews
&
@FelgerAndMazz
for helping me tell the full story.
In memory of Jake Kennedy.
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The final results were tallied, and your Boys Div. 1 Indoor T&F Champs are...Lowell (
@_LHSAthletics
)! Head coach Scott Ouellet and his team go wild upon MIAA announcement!
@BostonHeraldHS
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For the first time in decades, your Wakefield Warriors (
@WMHS_Warriors
) are at the top of the football world. This is the first state title for the program since 1999.
@BostonHeraldHS
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Weiler completes the hat-trick with the open-net tally and Duxbury is going to win it! :02.3 left!
@BostonHeraldHS
@In_The_Slot
@MassHSHockey
@DuxAthletics
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At St. John’s Prep (
@sjpathletics
) where former Eagles basketball star and 2021 NBA Champion Pat Connaughton has returned to speak with students about the school’s annual O’Brien Family Student-Athlete Leadership Initiative.
@BostonHeraldHS
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To the surprise of few, Luke Gerardi is named MVP of the game for Massachusetts after his performance.
@BostonHeraldHS
@T_Mulherin
@SJHS_PioneersAD
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According to the Brockton coaching staff, Dourvens Bleus’ finish in the boys’ 55-meter dash was the fastest time in the United States this year (6.35 seconds). In case you missed it, here is the footage.
@BostonHeraldHS
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Updated Boston Herald Boys Lacrosse rankings as of this week:
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GOAL!!!! Finn Mungovan corrals the corner, then puts home this shot! Xaverian (
@Xaverian_Hawks
) has taken a 2-1 lead with only moments to go!!!
@BostonHeraldHS
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Will Perry with a shot from long distance, AND HE FINDS THE NET!!! St. John’s Prep storms the ice, as the Eagles (
@sjpathletics
) win it!!! Unbelievable!!!
FINAL: St. John’s Prep 3, BC High 2 (OT).
@BostonHeraldHS
@MyHockeyLive
@MassHSHockey
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FINAL: BC High 14, St. John’s Prep 9.
The Eagles (
@BCHighlacrosse
) send a statement to the rest of the Commonwealth, as they knock off their Catholic Conference foes with a crucial victory. An outstanding effort.
@BostonHeraldHS
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Final MIAA statewide boys lacrosse power rankings (based on team rating):
1. St. John’s Prep (16.5872)
2. BC High (16.1799)
3. Acton-Boxboro (14.0769)
4. Franklin (13.7737)
5. Hingham (13.4332)
6. Lincoln-Sudbury (11.9280)
7. Reading (11.3054)
8. Nauset (11.1640)
(1/3)
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BC High (
@BChighathletics
) senior Matt Keohane named Tournament MVP for his efforts throughout the Buddy Ferreira Classic.
@BostonHeraldHS
@MassHSHockey
@MyHockeyLive
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St. John’s Prep official: “
@PhilStacey_SN
, back up!!”
The Eagles (
@sjpathletics
) proceeded to dump a bucket of water on HC John Pynchon in celebration.
@BostonHeraldHS
@WATDSSMN
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TCU DT Ross Blacklock has 21 formal meetings, and already had one with - The New England Patriots.
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The Xaverian (
@Xaverian_Hawks
) standout and Scituate native will be on the active roster for the Chargers - his first official NFL game.
Chargers activated defensive end Joe Gaziano and running back Troymaine Pope from the practice squad. Activating Gaziano could be a sign that Joey Bosa might be able to play tonight vs. Saints.
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Melone steals the puck for a breakaway…AND HE BURIES IT!!! GAME OVER!!
The Hawks (
@han_athletics
) win a stunner in double overtime! They’re headed back to TD Garden for the Div. 4 boys hockey championship!!
@BostonHeraldHS
FINAL: No. 6 Hanover 4, No. 10 Stoneham 3 (2OT).
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Your MIAA Div. 2 boys lacrosse power rankings:
1. Longmeadow (
@MeadowAthletics
)
2. Duxbury (
@duxlaxnation
)
3. Billerica (
@BMHS_Athletics
)
4. Scituate (
@CoachPuzzPE_Lax
)
5. Nashoba (
@nashobaAD
)
@BostonHeraldHS
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For most teams, today marks the start of the 2022 fall campaign. With that, I'm proud to announce that I will be running the Boston Herald's Soccer Notebook this upcoming season. Coaches and officials can send all story ideas to me at bconn063
@gmail
.com.
We're finally back.
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Donato lines one to right! In comes the winning run and the Rebels (
@WalpoleAD
) are going to walk it off! Final: Walpole 1, Newton North 0 (8i).
@BostonHeraldHS
@BrianRoachJr
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Updated Boston Herald boys lacrosse rankings as we enter the home stretch of the regular season:
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