Southborough students Amanda Hubley (gymnastics), Mitch Moore (hockey), Alex Keegan (hockey), and basketball players Theresa Logan, Sam Friday, and Jen Ballen all had notable performances for Algonquin this week. Meanwhile, three Algonquin football players were named Division East all-stars. QB Mike Vulcano, defensive lineman Graham Henningson, and wide receiver Brian Bachand (all Northborough residents) were Read the full article → from Algonquin sports wrap-up
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Girls youth lacrosse registration and information night
Open registration for the 2009 girls youth lacrosse season begins on Monday (12/8). If you’d like to learn more about the program, attend the Information Night on Monday from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Algonquin cafeteria where you can speak with the board, try on uniforms, order apparel, and get your questions answered. Read the full article → from Girls youth lacrosse registration and information night
Gobble Wobble results
Gobble Wobble participants starting their run at Trottier on Thanksgiving Day. (Photo published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette’s onthecommon.com) Results of the 2nd Annual Gobble Wobble have been posted. View the overall results, age group winners, or results for walkers. First to cross the finish line was Keiron Tumleton with a time of Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble results
Algonquin football maybe not so thankful
Try as he might, Westborough High School’s Dave Orlando (right) can’t reel in Algonquin Regional High School’s Mike Vulcano. (Photo from the Community Advocate) The annual Algonquin-Westborough Thanksgiving Day matchup was pretty one-sided, and unfortunately, not in our favor. Algonquin lost the game 27-6. That increases Westborough’s overall series lead to 36-19-1. It also means Read the full article → from Algonquin football maybe not so thankful
Thanksgiving football: Algonquin vs. Westborough
Did you know the Thanksgiving Day matchup between Algonquin and Westborough has been going on for 55 years? I had no idea the rivalry extended back that far. Tomorrow’s game will be number 56. Overall, Westborough leads the series 35-19-1. Both teams have had tough seasons this year, but with a record of 4-6, Algonquin Read the full article → from Thanksgiving football: Algonquin vs. Westborough
Register for youth lacrosse by 12/5
(Photo from NYSLA) Registration is open now through 12/5 for the Northborough-Southborough Youth Lacrosse Association’s spring 2009 season. Leagues are available for boys in grades 2 through 8. Practices start in March, with games beginning in April. For more information or to register, visit the NYSLA website. Update: There’s also a girls lacrosse organization in Read the full article → from Register for youth lacrosse by 12/5
Get ready to wobble your gobble
Gobble Wobble course map. Click to enlarge. I’ve heard lots of people talking about the Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5 K run/2K walk. If you haven’t signed up yet, better get moving. You can register on the Rec Department website. Sign up by 11/25 for discounted pricing and a free t-shirt. The race is open Read the full article → from Get ready to wobble your gobble
Algonquin sports wrap-up (11/21)
With all the focus on soccer this week, you might have missed the news that Algonquin bested Gardner in their last Friday night game of the season. Algonquin came from behind to win 43 to 36. More details from the Metrowest Daily News. Quarterback Mike Vulcano got a High 5 from the Boston Globe this Read the full article → from Algonquin sports wrap-up (11/21)
Jim Diamantopoulos to be inducted into coaches hall of fame
Algonquin’s Jim Diamantopoulos will be inducted this weekend into the Massachusetts Hall of Fame for basketball coaches. Diamantopoulos has served as head coach for the West Boylston, Burncoat and Shrewsbury boys’ basketball teams. He started his coaching career as an assistant basketball coach at Algonquin under Paul Phillip. Diamantopoulos has taught health at Algonquin for Read the full article → from Jim Diamantopoulos to be inducted into coaches hall of fame
Algonquin falls to Minnechaug in state semifinal
The season for the Algonquin girls soccer team has come to a close with a tough loss last night against Division 1 Western champs Minnechaug in the state semifinal match. In a game where Algonquin’s offense couldn’t quite overcome the strong Minnechaug defense, the final score was 2-1. More details in the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Algonquin falls to Minnechaug in state semifinal
Reminder: Big game for Algonquin girls soccer tonight
Pull on your hats, gloves, and warm layers, and get out to Foley Field (map) tonight to cheer on the Algonquin girls soccer team in the Division 1 State semifinal match against Minnechaug. The game starts at 5:00 pm. Minnechaug won the Division 1 West championship and has a record of 18-1-1. Algonquin’s record is Read the full article → from Reminder: Big game for Algonquin girls soccer tonight
Algonquin soccer: triumph for the girls, heartbreak for the boys
Algonquin girls soccer players raise the Division 1 Central championship trophy Sunday. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) The Algonquin girls scored early and held their lead for a narrow 1-0 win over Wachusett in the Division 1 Central championship round yesterday at Foley Field in Worcester. Senior Carolyn Mukai scored the lone goal. The win Read the full article → from Algonquin soccer: triumph for the girls, heartbreak for the boys
Algonquin championship soccer matches postponed to Sunday
Today’s Division 1 Central championship soccer matches have been postponed until tomorrow. The location has also changed. The Algonquin girls will take on Wachusett on Sunday at 3:00 pm at Foley Stadium in Worcester (map). The boys will face St. John’s at 5:00 at Foley Stadium. Read the full article → from Algonquin championship soccer matches postponed to Sunday
Algonquin sports wrap-up (11/14)
The Algonquin girls soccer team celebrates during their semifinal match against Shrewsbury. (Photo from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette) It’s all about soccer this week as the Algonquin teams pulled off a one-two punch … er, kick. Both the boys and the girls made it through to their respective championship rounds in the Division 1 Read the full article → from Algonquin sports wrap-up (11/14)