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High school sports reporter for Boston Herald. Graduate and former Sports Editor of the LOG at Salem State

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Matthew Roy
2 years
462 combined rushing yards between Nick Yanchuk and Dante Bruschi tonight. Going to be a tough ask for someone to find a game plan to stop those two in the semifinals next week.
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2 years
Guidebeck gets his chance and drills a 39 yard kick as time expires to send the Hornets to the Super Bowl. 32-29 final.
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6 months
Medfield’s dream season comes to a happy conclusion as they hang on for a 48-42 win over Worcester South to take the Division 2 girls title.
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1 year
Some very damming evidence against Bishop Fenwick today. I have no problem with punishing the baseball team. Where I have an issue is that every other student-athlete in the school is being lumped in with one teams mistake. That I can’t agree with. It’s not fair to them.
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Matthew Roy
10 years
The Division 4 North champs http://t.co/knsLox1atL
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Matthew Roy
2 years
Dante Bruschi doesn’t want to be outdone by his backfield mate as he breaks six tackles, four inside the five yard line, on a 70 yard TD run. Kick good. 41-6 BF
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Matthew Roy
2 years
Very happy to be returning to the high school sports fold as I go back to work for my good friend @BostonHeraldHS this fall beginning with two stories for their HS football preview.
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1 year
It took longer than expected by coach Kristen Farrell has brought a state title to her alma mater. Burlington wins its first title in program history with a dramatic 10-9 win over Tewksbury.
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Matthew Roy
11 years
Classical coach Tommy Grassa and game MVP Phil Rogers after the Rams win over Malden http://t.co/uqCrQde7NK
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I’ve seen a lot of great coaching jobs from @CoachDembo in my time at the Item and Herald but his job this season with Milton might be one of the best. Lose an all-everything QB and get back to Gillette and win a title. Congrats Steve. Well done this season.
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Matthew Roy
3 years
Derek Dana was a part of a SM baseball team that won back to back state titles in 1987-88 and now he’s coached @stmarysspartans to back to back titles. Time to hang another banner on Tremont Street.
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Matthew Roy
2 years
Overlooked tonight because of Yanchuk’s monster effort is the job the Feehan defense did in shutting down one of the most prolific offenses in the state. Six points allowed, five sacks, one interception and held James Murphy to 10-of-25 completions for 115 yards.
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Matthew Roy
6 years
Can’t help but feel good for coach Dave Wilbur and the Beverly baseball team. They finally have a long awaited North title. Could not happen to a better coach or program. Dave is one of the best coaches I’ve ever been around. His teams are always classy.
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Matthew Roy
5 years
It’s been a long time coming. I go back as far as 1994 and watching Anthony Anderson and company run head long into Charlestown. All the way to Ryan Woumn and company falling in 2009. Only wish I could have written about it. But still a proud alum tonight.
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Guglielmo
5 years
Lynn English celebrates...
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Matthew Roy
1 year
A hard earned D2 tittle for @BHSdevSoftball
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Matthew Roy
10 years
For the first time since 2004, Lynnfield is the Division 3 North champion with a 3-1 win over North Reading. http://t.co/8KmBGATgxu
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Matthew Roy
1 year
Again the MIAA fails student-athletes and punishes a bunch of kids who did nothing wrong at Fenwick. Not a whole lot of incentive for kids to try out for teams that can’t play for titles.
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Matthew Roy
1 year
It could be a very good weekend to be from the Catholic Central League. They have teams in the D1, 3 and 4 girls finals. Along with two in the D3 boys final. All told it’s six of the 20 spots in Lowell this weekend. One of the best performances from a single league in a long time
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Matthew Roy
10 years
For the second time in three years, Lynnfield is a champion. They win the Division 4 North title with a 35-14 win over Winthrop.
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For the first time since 1954, Archbishop Williams can call itself a state champion. Thanks to 34 points from Josh Campbell, the Bishops hold off a massive charge from St. Mary's down the stretch in a 76-71 victory.
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Matthew Roy
10 years
Can't say enough about the success of Lynnfield's teams this season. Classy kids who are getting rewarded for their talent on the field.
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1 year
The reigning queens of D3 keep their crown. It’s a three peat for SM but Fenwick made them earn every bit of it in a 45-41 win.
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Matthew Roy
5 years
Kobe Bryant was like Derek Jeter to a Red Sox fan. He played on a team you grew up hating but he had ultimate respect with the way he played the game. One of the rare visiting players was Kobe in that he earned the respect and love of Boston fans because of how he played.
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Matthew Roy
10 years
Four CAL championships for my friends in Lynnfield this fall. Congratulations to all of you. Great job.
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Matthew Roy
4 years
Massive fire on Route 12 across from McDonalds in Winchendon. @gardner_news
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Matthew Roy
1 year
The title heads back to Taunton…again. It’s a 3-peat for the Tigers as they defeat Central Catholic, 6-1.
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Matthew Roy
6 months
I suspect my friend @ethman43 will agree with me on this one. Three of the four best girls basketball teams this season I’ve seen, Wachusett, Foxborough and Feehan, all play for state championships and the fourth, Fenwick, would have if they had been allowed to play in D2 tourney
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Matthew Roy
9 years
Another year, another football title for Lynnfield. A remarkable job being done by Neal Weidman. A quietly successful program
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6 months
One year later, it’s sweet redemption for @Feehan_GBball as they defeat Wachusett 48-40 to win the Division 1 girls basketball title.
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Matthew Roy
7 years
Congrats to coach Jimmy Hinchion and @WeAreDanvers as the crown finally fits to give them a long awaited and long deserved state championship. One of the classiest coaches and programs I’ve ever covered.
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Matthew Roy
3 months
As I sit here at a now quiet Sortino Field, that’s the end of the high school season for me. Thank to all the players, coaches, parents and fans that make this fun. And thanks to my boss @BostonHeraldHS for trusting me to handle this stuff. It’s appreciated.
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Matthew Roy
10 years
Lynnfield boys hoop rips past Georgetown, 73-31. Phil King with 17 points for Pioneers
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Matthew Roy
11 months
Our spread on @peabodyvarsity star Eli Batista in today’s @BostonHeraldHS
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Matthew Roy
5 years
@BobSocci @Sarge985 Awesome Bob. As a father of a son with autism, this story rings very true for me. In fact, my son wore all blue today cause his school was celebrating Autism Awareness Day. He was so proud to wear his blue after I explained it to him. #prouddad
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Matthew Roy
1 year
As I depart Sortino Field, I have to say thank you to everyone that followed along this high school season. I appreciate all of you. And especially a thank you to @BostonHeraldHS for allowing me to come back to my sports home this high school season. I am so grateful.
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Matthew Roy
7 months
Been a privilege to watch a talented player like @cecilia_kay5 play for the last couple of years. I feel for her and her Fenwick teammates. They proved they are the best in Division 2 this season.
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Tom Mulherin
7 months
FINAL: Bishop Fenwick - 49 Medfield - 45 After Caitlin Boyle’s fast break layup gave Fenwick a 3-point lead, Isabella Lopez-Marin gets the game-sealing steal and free throw. Crusaders end season by winning the @IAABO27 Comcast Tournament, led by Cecilia Kay’s 26 pts & 16 rebs.
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Matthew Roy
11 years
Thank you to all the athletes and coaches who made my two years as Editor fun. I will be rooting for all of you
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Matthew Roy
6 years
Congrats to Dave Wilbur and the @BeverlyPanthers baseball team on making it to the North final. Classy classy program and coach. Always one of my favorites when I worked in Lynn.
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Matthew Roy
11 years
Beginning on Monday, I will be joining the high school sports staff of the Boston Herald. Thanks @BostonHeraldHS for the chance to join.
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Matthew Roy
7 years
Find it funny that you quarterback your team to a 10-1 record, win a conference title and make plays on both sides of the ball and you can’t win a league MVP. Got a feeling Matt Severance will have something for the NEC next season.
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Matthew Roy
10 years
A stunner tonight in Peabody. Colleen Corcoran ( @collee__flower ) hits a shot at the buzzer to give Fenwick a 43-41 win over Williams.
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Matthew Roy
2 years
Don’t have the words to explain what it means to receive this honor and join a group that I respect so much. My thanks to the @Agganisfdn
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Matthew Roy
1 year
The gold stays home. Milton repeats as Division 2 state champions with a 6-2 win over King Philip. Timely hitting and brilliant pitching from Owen McHugh lead the Wildcats.
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Matthew Roy
11 months
Read more about Eli tomorrow in the @BostonHeraldHS as the @peabodyvarsity is our featured athlete
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Peabody Varsity Football
11 months
@EliBati71023633 with 2 turns overs…fumble and INT
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Matthew Roy
5 years
Congrats to coach @ToneAnderson5 and the Bulldogs on a long awaited Division 1 state title. You’ve made all of us alumni extremely proud with how you’ve played and handled things on and off the court.
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Matthew Roy
10 months
One of the state’s most venerable programs gets to host its first playoff game this evening. I will be at Bertram Field as the Witches host Dennis-Yarmouth in the opening round of the D6 playoffs. Story and updates for @BostonHeraldHS
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Salem High School Football
10 months
Playoffs! Your Salem Witches take on the Dolphins of Dennis-Yarmouth at 7 PM for Salem Highs first ever home playoff game! 📺 Link here: 🎟️ Buy your tickets here: @salemnewssports @BostonHeraldHS #BeatDY #BeElite #GoWitch
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Matthew Roy
1 year
This young lady did everything in her power to will @Feehan_GBball to a win last night. It was fun to watch and cover.
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Samantha Reale
1 year
i’m so lucky to have been part of such a special team. beyond proud of all of you and know that you will continue to make me proud next season and on. forever family. #rockballforever 💚 @Feehan_GBball
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Matthew Roy
7 years
After I was let go in Peabody back in 2015, @BostonHeraldHS was there to give me a chance to work when I desperately needed it. I will always be grateful to Danny V for bringing me in and he and his staff are some of the best friends I have in this business. They deserve better.
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Matthew Roy
7 months
Great play call by @stmarysspartans coach Jeff Newhall out of the final timeout. A double screen allowing Roberts enough room to get her momentum going towards the basket for the final shot, which came from a very tough angle on the right baseline.
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Matthew Roy
3 years
When I lost my job in Peabody, Danny was the first one to come to my rescue and allow me to live a career long dream. I’ve always loved his friendship over the years and I have all the respect in the world for him
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Matt Feld
3 years
Danny Ventura has been the heart and soul for Massachusetts high school sports for over 30 years. A look at his impact on high school sports:
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Matthew Roy
2 years
It’s semifinal Friday for high school football. For me tonight it’s a home game in Lynn as @We_Are_Fenwick takes on North Reading in a Division 5 semifinal at Manning Field at 7. Words and updates for @BostonHeraldHS
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Matthew Roy
11 years
Paperwork signed. ID card in hand. I am officially a member of the Boston Herald High School reporting crew. Wow!!!!!
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Matthew Roy
9 years
Lynnfield boys lacrosse closes the season on an 11-game winning streak with a 19-8 win over Mystic Valley. Chad Martin 6G; Garrity 5G, 4A
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Matthew Roy
10 years
Lynnfield wins its first EMass title since 2004 with a 2-0 win over Dedham. Play Nipmuc Friday night (7:30) at WPI in state finals.
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Matthew Roy
5 months
If there ever was a slam dunk when it came to Coach and Player of the Year it was @FenwickGBball and @cecilia_kay5 . The best team from the opening tip to the final buzzer this season on the North Shore. Period.
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Cecilia Kay
5 months
Honored to be chosen as ItemLive girls basketball Player of the Year! Couldn’t have done it without Coach DeBaggis, who won Coach of the Year!! Congrats! @FenwickGBball
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Matthew Roy
2 months
One of the top pitchers in Massachusetts is Waltham bound. @OakmontBSBL won back to back state titles thanks in a large part to his talented right arm.
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Matthew Roy
6 days
Major league bombs being blasted by Lola Ronayne.
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Matthew Roy
7 months
2/2 It all resulted in her having life saving surgery in Boston in January. Fortunately she is doing much better and has made a remarkable recovery and is strong enough now that I can come back to work for @BostonHeraldHS beginning on Saturday.
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Matthew Roy
9 years
Lynnfield's Nick Pascucci nearly joins the no-hit club today as he throws a one-hitter in a 1-0 victory over Latin Academy.
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Matthew Roy
4 months
There are two unbeaten softball teams left in Massachusetts: @tauntonsoftball and @LSWarriorsSB . Today in Sudbury at 4:15, the 17-0 Warriors look to close a perfect regular season. But 15-2 @bedfordsoftball will have a big say in that. Updates and story for @BostonHeraldHS
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Matthew Roy
2 years
Yanchuk goes up to 362 yards rushing as he gets his sixth TD of the game to make it 48-6
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Matthew Roy
2 years
Reading quarterback getting a baptism by fire from Tedy Bruschi’s defense. They have five sacks in a little under two quarters
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Matthew Roy
11 years
15 years and this was the most dominant football team I've covered. Period.
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Matthew Roy
8 years
Another state championship for St Mary's in boys basketball. Phenomenal by the Spartans
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Matthew Roy
3 months
Somewhere Jeff Juden smiles his approval. @WitchesSports partying like it’s 1990 here in 2024. One win away from an improbable run to a state final. What a year for the Witches on the diamond and gridiron.
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Matt Williams
3 months
That’s it. Salem High ousts Lynnfield, 7-5, and is off to the Division 4 Final Four Riley Fenerty another W, Julian Ortiz another save Rocco Ryan a HR, 4 RBI, Kevin Soto 2 run double for the lead for good
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Matthew Roy
6 months
The more evidence I’ve seen, it’s become pretty evident that St. John’s winning goal shouldn’t have counted. It’s one of those times where instant replay would have easily fixed it. Credit to Winchester for handling it with grace and class.
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Matthew Roy
2 years
First assignment of the year for is in. It’s off to Danvers on Friday night as @sjpathletics hosts Marshfield in its opener.
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Matthew Roy
11 years
Gotta admit. Fenwick and Lynnfield have made me enjoy covering volleyball this winter. Classy kids on all fronts. #muchrespect
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Matthew Roy
2 years
Revision. That’s four Catholic Central League teams in the semifinals. Two in D6 along with Bishop Feehan in D2 and Fenwick in D5
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Matthew Roy
11 years
Your lead sports page in this week's Lynnfield Weekly News http://t.co/tQ98KfmVvB
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Matthew Roy
2 years
Talk about insane stats. Brockton ran 60 plays for 379 yards while the Rangers only ran 22…but gained 370 yards on them.
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Matthew Roy
2 years
Led by 304 yards passing and 4 TD from Shea Lynch and 12 catches for 144 yards from Danny Barrett, Peabody ends Marblehead’s win streak with a 40-7 thumping.
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Matthew Roy
6 months
Ballgame!!! Who else but Bella Freitas. She goes end to end and rips one low inside the right post to send SM back to the Garden with a 2-1 win.
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Matthew Roy
11 years
Will be in the house of the Pioneers tomorrow night as Lynnfield takes on Manchester-Essex in boys hoop.
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Matthew Roy
5 years
A few years back when I was let go as Sports Editor in Peabody, @BostonHeraldHS was the first one there to tell me that if I wanted to come work for him, I’d be welcomed. Needless to say, it was a dream come true. He also has been a great friend to me. An award so well deserved.
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MHSFCA
5 years
Congrats to Dan Ventura, our 2019 Distinguished Service Award winner! Simply the best! ⁦ @BostonHeraldHS
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Matthew Roy
3 months
Girls final scores. Franklin holds off Westford and a late charging Lowell to win the state title. Their first ever.
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Matthew Roy
11 years
Your Division 2 North champions. The Bishop Fenwick Crusaders. http://t.co/cVjPqVqxaZ
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Matthew Roy
6 months
Great pic of the elation of @maddysteel25 and @Feehan_GBball at the buzzer last night by Stu Cahill today.
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Matthew Roy
5 years
Despite the fact we worked at newspapers which covered the same areas these are Three people who I am privileged to call great friends in this business. @JeanDePlacidoSN @PhilStacey_SN and @MikeGrenier_SN Thanks to another friend in @MattWilliams_SN for the picture and memory
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Matt Williams
5 years
How about an early throwback Thursday to Mike Grenier's retirement party Mike-A-Palooza 2011
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Matthew Roy
3 months
One final thought. As someone who covered Bud Henry when he was still coaching, I am sure he would have been the first to shake the hand of Michelle Raposo today after @tauntonsoftball joined his Fenwick teams as four time in a row champs. He always knew good softball.
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Matthew Roy
3 months
It doesn’t get any more perfect than that. @CoachSpragueWHS and the Timberwolves have their first championship in program history as Sharlotte Stazinski completes a perfect postseason. 35 innings, 35 scoreless innings. Walpole wins the D2 title 1-0 over a talented Westfield.
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Matthew Roy
9 years
BREAKING: Steve Dembowski steps down as head coach of the Swampscott football team to become head coach at Milton High.
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Matthew Roy
3 months
The Tigers have their place in history. Sam Lincoln with a three hit shutout as Taunton joins Bishop Fenwick as the only teams to win four straight state titles with a 5-0 win over King Philip to finish 25-0. @tauntonsoftball
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Matthew Roy
11 years
Sometimes you forget what these games mean to kids who play them. Saw that tonight at Manning Field. Really hits home.
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Matthew Roy
11 years
Lordan ejected for running over the catcher at the plate.
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Matthew Roy
3 years
South prevails 14-6 led by four goals each from MVP Kylie McCarthy and Elizabeth Tighe. Maddie Erskine (MH) had a hat trick and Lowell’s Abby Mitchell scored two. Wilmington’s Christina Wilson was North MVP. Ashley Curcuru (DAN) and Mirelys Morales (Methuen) each had two.
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Matthew Roy
5 years
Congrats to @BeverlyHoops . A great moment for a long time great program. Happy for coach K and the Panthers. Fitting they grab a title on the same day his alma mater @SMHBoysBball also takes a title along with @stmarysspartans girls. It was a good day to be a Spartan and Panther
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Matthew Roy
1 year
Archbishop Williams coach Brian Holden with a perfect quote to sum up his team's effort this afternoon: "I had kept wondering all year if we were pretty good .... now after this I can say that we were."
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Matthew Roy
11 years
Big time North Shore battle tomorrow night when Lynnfield and Fenwick girls meet in a Division 3 North quarterfinal at 7
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