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
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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
Algonquin sports news
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
Southborough Youth Baseball and Softball opening day festivities
The Southborough Youth Baseball and Softball organization has a weekend full of activities planned to celebrate the opening of their 2009 spring season. Saturday features a pitch, hit, and run competition, plus the start of the opening day silent auction. Sunday is the official opening day with a parade of players, picnic lunch, amusements, and Read the full article → from Southborough Youth Baseball and Softball opening day festivities
Pop Warner registration closes Friday
Friday is the last day to register for the 2009 Pop Warner football or cheerleading season. Teams are available for kids aged 7 to 14. Practice starts next August. For more details, or to register, visit the Northborough-Southborough T-Hawks website. Read the full article → from Pop Warner registration closes Friday
Algonquin soccer coach wanted
Algonquin boys’ soccer coach John Frederick resigned earlier this year and was recently named an assistant coach at Holy Cross. Algonquin is looking to fill the coaching position for their varsity and freshman boys’ soccer teams. If you think you have the skills, send a cover letter and résumé to Fran Whitten, Algonquin Regional High Read the full article → from Algonquin soccer coach wanted
Algonquin spring sports schedule
I’ve posted a PDF of the complete Algonquin spring sports schedule for those of you looking to catch a game or two. Perhaps one played by our highly ranked boys’ baseball team? In addition to baseball, spring sports include lacrosse, volleyball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track. Read the full article → from Algonquin spring sports schedule
Mark “The Bird” Fidrych dies at his home in Northborough
You’ve probably already heard the news that former Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Mark Fidrych, nicknamed “The Bird,” died in an apparent accident at his home in Northborough yesterday. Fidrych played for Algonquin before he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 1974. The Metrowest Daily News has more details, including some photos Read the full article → from Mark “The Bird” Fidrych dies at his home in Northborough
Sports safety summit this weekend
Fay School and the Southborough Recreation Department are joining together to offer a sports safety summit on Saturday. The summit will focus on four sport-related subjects: Brain Injury & Concussions in Youth Sports Youth Sports Injuries and Why a Child is Not a Small Adult Lightening Safety and Emergency Planning Sports Roundtable: MRSA, Energy Drinks Read the full article → from Sports safety summit this weekend
Pop Warner early bird discount ends Saturday
If you’re kids want to do Pop Warner football or cheerleading this year, now is the time to register. If you sign up on or before February 28, the cost is $100. After that it jumps to $150. Teams are available for kids aged 7 to 14. Practice starts next August. For more details, or Read the full article → from Pop Warner early bird discount ends Saturday
Bittersweet finish for Algonquin gymnasts
There was good news and bad news for the Algonquin girls gymnastics team at the MIAA South Sectional Tournament in Hudson this weekend. The good news was they qualified to continue on to the state competition. The bad news was they missed taking first place in the sectional meet by just two-tenths of a point. Read the full article → from Bittersweet finish for Algonquin gymnasts