Sports
SOFTBALL
GD 11, Fitchburg 9
GD softball got their first win of the season, defeating visiting Fitchburg 11-9 on a rainy Monday afternoon better suited for Make Way for Ducklings. But the win was more than enough to send the girls’ home delirious with the taste of victory!
The hot bat of senior...
The Springfield College women’s lacrosse team earned an automatic qualification into the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament and will return to the national stage for the third time in the last four seasons, taking on No. 4 Franklin & Marshall in the Second Round on Sunday, May...
Left, Junior Anna Rimkus had a strong game winning her match 6-4, 6-3 in the Crusaders decision over Shepherd Hill.
Right, Maddie Kelly gives it her all in the long jump event in recent meet against Westborough.
GIRLS TRACK
GD 116, Marlborough 29
Moriah Scharn (1) high jump, 100 hurdles; Sydney Adams (1) mile and 800; Siena Salyer (1) 100 and 400. Multiple 1st Place Winners:
Sydney Adams - 1 Mile- 5:31 / 800M- 2:35.9, Siena Salyer - 100M-13.0 / 400M-1:02.5, Moriah Scharn - 100MH 15.4 / High Jump 4'10".
GD...
Scoring Summary for 5/7/2019 scramble
First Place: Team 8 (36), Bob Mosscrop, Bill Norton, Subs-Mark Hickey, Lyda Budrys
Second Place: Team 2 (36) Ed Joyce, Ed Schaffer, Joyce Robinson, Sub-Dave Bean
Third Place: Team 11 (36) Jeff Ohringer, Ed Strachan, Jeff Demers, Sub- Roger Cappalo
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All photos by Robert Mingolelli
GIRLS TENNIS
GD 4, Marlborough 1
Singles
1. Marissa Petty (MHS) won 8-6 against (FR) Alekhya Puttagunta (GD)
2. (SR) Lina Abu-Absi (GD) won 8-6 against Allesandra Macina (MHS)
3. (JR) Megan Quinn (GD) won 8-1 against Janisha Gerena Santiago (MHS)
Doubles
1. (SR) Hannah Loomis & (JR) Heather...
The Groton Dunstable Boys Middle School baseball team opened its season with a 7-5 win over Tyngsboro Middle School. Four different pitchers: Colin Taylor, Sam Dutile, Alex Hillenberg, and Nate Bushnell all contributed to the win.
On defense, Alex Hillenberg made an outstanding play at shortstop. ...
Junior Brendan Ferrari pitched a strong game in the Crusaders home opener against Algonquin. Photo by Robert Mingolelli
Junior Helena Koch (#9) goes on the offense in game against Westford Academy played earlier in the season. Photo by Robert Mingolelli
SOFTBALL
Leominster 19, GD2
Stats: Cassidy Heulings (2 for 3 with a double and a run), catcher Jenna Beauchin (2 hits, RBI).
Clinton 17, GD 5
The Crusaders plated four runs in the first inning and one more in the second to take a 5-2 lead in the consolation game of the Rita Briggs Memorial...
Short stop Joseph O'Malley lays down a sacrifice bunt in Crusaders home opener against Algonquin. Photo by Robert Mingolelli.