The Algonquin boys soccer team lost to Ludlow in the state semifinal match yesterday by a score of 2-1. After capturing the division title on Monday, they finish the season with a record of 18-2-2. It was a better result for the girls’ state semifinal bout yesterday. They won a marathon match against defending state Read the full article → from Mixed results for Algonquin soccer teams
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Algonquin soccer teams win division titles, head to state semifinals tonight
I have to admit I haven’t been paying much attention to Algonquin sports this fall, but good thing Kim over at Northboro News has been. She points out that both the boys and girls soccer teams captured the Central Mass Division 1 title on Monday. Both had been ranked as underdogs. For the boys, it’s Read the full article → from Algonquin soccer teams win division titles, head to state semifinals tonight
Northborough-Southborough cheerleaders heading to regional competition
Three cheers for the Northborough-Southborough T-Hawks Cheerleaders. The Pop Warner Midget team won their division at the Regional Cheer Qualifiers in Springfield on November 8. The win means they get to compete in the regional championship on Saturday at the DCU Center in Worcester. Good luck, girls! Read the full article → from Northborough-Southborough cheerleaders heading to regional competition
Lacrosse registration opens today, information session tonight
Registration for Northborough-Southborough Youth Lacrosse (NSYA) spring 2010 season opens today. New players are being accepted at all age levels. If you want to learn more, there’s an information session tonight at Trottier from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Representatives will discuss the philosophy and rules of the league, answer questions, and review required equipment. For Read the full article → from Lacrosse registration opens today, information session tonight
Save the date, ladies: A night out to benefit the ARHS Boosters Club
The Algonquin Boosters Club will host a Ladies’ Night Out fundraiser on Thursday, November 19, featuring hors d’oeuvres, a martini bar, mini-spa treatments, holiday shopping and more. The Booster Club helps supports athletics at Algonquin. They grant scholarships to graduating seniors, help cover sports fees for families in need, provide additional training and education for Read the full article → from Save the date, ladies: A night out to benefit the ARHS Boosters Club
Register now for the spring soccer season
Registration for spring soccer is open now through November 30. In addition to youth leagues, the Southborough Youth Soccer Association (SYSA) will run a pre-K program for children who will turn 5 by August 31, 2010. For more information, or to register, visit the SYSA website (www.southborosoccer.org). Read the full article → from Register now for the spring soccer season
Southborough Recreation offers sports safety summit
Youth sport coaches, administrators, and parents are invited to attend a sports safety summit sponsored by the Southborough Recreation Department along with Fay School. Topics include brain injuries and concussions, sports nutrition for youths, legal and ethical responsibilities for youth coaches, and lightning safety and emergency preparedness. The Southborough Fire Department will also provide CPR/AED Read the full article → from Southborough Recreation offers sports safety summit
Registration for youth basketball now open
The Southborough Youth Basketball program is open to all Southborough kids in grades 1 through 8. Early registration runs through October 13. After that there is a $25 late fee. Registration is only available online. The basketball season runs from mid-November through late February or early March. Depending on age, both town leagues and travel Read the full article → from Registration for youth basketball now open
Algonquin football season opener on Saturday
The Algonquin football season kicks off on Saturday with a game against St. Peter-Marian in Worcester (map). The game, which takes place in Worcester, was scheduled to start at 1:00 pm, but was pushed back to 2:00 pm to accommodate the ACT exam. For what it’s worth, the Metrowest Daily News picks Algonquin to win Read the full article → from Algonquin football season opener on Saturday
Algonquin students make Metrowest Daily News all-star teams
A number of Algonquin students were honored by the Metrowest Daily News with spots on their spring all-star teams. You can see a list of teams on their website, but here are some of the Algonquin students who were recognized: Graham Henningson (baseball) Carly O’Connell (girls lacrosse) Carolyn Mukai (girls lacrosse) Mike Vulcano (boys lacrosse) Read the full article → from Algonquin students make Metrowest Daily News all-star teams
In the media: A local kid’s big showing at Fenway
Neary fifth grader Thomas Polutchko placed first in his age group at the championship round of MLB’s Pitch, Hit & Run skills competition held earlier this month at Fenway. The Metrowest Daily News has the stats: At Fenway, he pitched three balls into the strike zone, hit the ball 147 feet and ran to home Read the full article → from In the media: A local kid’s big showing at Fenway
Girls tennis takes the title
Congratulations to the Algonquin girls tennis team. They won the state championship title on Wednesday, beating out Wellesley in a match at Shrewsbury High. Southborough players Stephanie Hom and Jen Pigott both won their matches to help carry the team to victory. You can read all the details in the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Girls tennis takes the title
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It was a tough way to end the season for the Algonquin boys tennis, boys baseball, and boys and girls lacrosse teams, with each losing championship matches in the past week. But the girls tennis team still has a shot at the state finals. They play Wellesley today at 3:30 pm at Shrewsbury High. Here’s Read the full article → from Algonquin sports news
Summer volleyball clinic for girls
Algonquin sophomore Lauren Yung wrote to tell me about a four-day volleyball clinic being held in July for girls entering grades 7 through 10. Here’s what she had to say about the program: The clinic is open to girls of all skill levels and experience. As any T-Hawk will tell you, the best thing about Read the full article → from Summer volleyball clinic for girls