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LOCAL SPORTS NEWS & EVENTS

Explore the realm of Massachusetts sports at Community Advocate. Delve into the latest sports events and stay abreast of local sports news. We offer concise coverage, ensuring you’re well-versed in sports news. Whether it’s thrilling games or team updates, discover it all here.

Eppinger steps down as St. John’s baseball coach

St. John’s High School announced on Aug. 21 that Charlie Eppinger will step down as head varsity baseball coach. 

Westborough-based dojo dominates at karate championship

In July, athletes from Westborough’s MassDojo found success at the 2023 USA National Karate Championships and Team Trials in Richmond, Va.

With new courts at Coolidge, pickleball all the rage in Shrewsbury

Pickleball is played with paddles and perforated plastic balls. The game – which can be played either singles or doubles – combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.

Elite Hockey League celebrates end of roller hockey season

Hockey can be just as nice without the ice. Dozens of athletes and passionate fans gathered at NorthStar for the Elite Hockey finale.

Mike Notaro Jr. named Hudson boys’ basketball head coach

Hudson didn’t have to look far for its next boys’ basketball head coach. Mike Notaro Jr. will lead the team this upcoming season.

Local Girls on the Run sites get ready for fall season

Girls on the Run Worcester County is ready for its fall season and is anticipating more than 25 sites across the county to host its program.

Shrewsbury 10U baseball team overcomes Westborough to win championship

On Wednesday afternoon, practice paid off for Shrewsbury. The team’s impressive defense was the difference in its matchup against Westborough’s 10U all-star squad.

‘Small ball’ stuns Shrewsbury baseball, ends Post 397’s season

On Aug. 3, Shrewsbury Post 397 fell behind early against New York champion Greece Post 468 and ultimately lost lost 9-6.

Shrewsbury legion baseball loses heartbreaker in state final

After an intense, back-and-forth contest, Franklin Post 75 edged Shrewsbury Post 397 by a score of 6-5 in the Senior Legion State Tournament championship game.

Shrewsbury Post 397 inches closer to legion state championship

Shrewsbury Post 397 defeated Walpole Post 104 9-3 on Wednesday, advancing to the final day of the Senior Legion State Tournament.

Grafton High School welcomes new athletic director

Grafton High School announced on July 6 that Ashley Paulsen would become the school’s new athletic director.

Strong start to state tournament for Shrewsbury legion baseball

Under the lights at Mahan Field, Shrewsbury Post 397 – the Zone 4 champion – walloped Natick Post 107 – the tournament host – by a score of 12-2.

Westborough youth weightlifting team competes in Colorado

Led by coaches Joe Black, Olivia Sassetti and Caroline Kent, the team consists of 17 participants (16 girls and one boy) between the ages of 12 and 18.

Shrewsbury Post 397 wins American Legion baseball zone championship

Shrewsbury Post 397 dominated every facet of the game on Thursday night to claim the American Legion Massachusetts Zone 4 championship

Shrewsbury forces rematch for American Legion zone championship

Shrewsbury Post 397 was all but defeated. The team beat Leominster July 19 6-5 and will face the team again today for the zone championship.

Shrewsbury legion baseball edges Northborough in playoff pitchers’ duel

Two southpaw pitchers were the story of Saturday afternoon’s legion baseball matchup between Shrewsbury Post 397 and Northborough Post 234.

Northborough handles Hudson in legion baseball matchup

With 17 total runs and over two dozen hits, Tuesday’s legion baseball matchup between Post 234 and Post 100 featured plenty of offense.

Play ball! Westborough, Northborough talks softball league

It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when the Northborough and Westborough softball teams faced off at Melican Middle School.

Shrewsbury athlete invited to New Balance Future Stars Series Underclass Combine

The outfielder/ pitcher has been invited to participate in the New Balance Future Stars Series Underclass Combine.

Westborough wins 8U softball tournament

Four local 8U softball teams took part in the “Battle in the Borough” tournament at Mill Pond Elementary School.