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Middleboro hockey brings strong leadership, postseason hopes into new season

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MIDDLEBORO— Winter sports are in full swing at Middleboro High School and Nemasket Week is catching up with each team about the new season, what to…

Middleboro student finds life lessons while reaching for finish line

Atley Phinney runs at a previous event for Middleboro High School. Photo source: Amber Spears

MIDDLEBORO — Part way through a cross-country race, then sophomore Atley Phinney broke his foot. Numbed by adrenaline, he managed to reach the finish line before the “extreme amount of pain” from his injury…

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Middleboro girls basketball coach brings a new start to program

Alexandria Petit, right, coaches from the sideline during an Ursuline College women's basketball game. Photo source: Alexandria Petit

MIDDLEBORO — After three torn ACLs, two decades of gameplay and her first head coaching job, Alexandria Petit’s love for basketball is stronger than ever. Her athletic career began in elementary school, and she was part of several...

Middleboro football team loses to Carver in close Thanksgiving game

The Middleboro High School football team’s offense resets for their next play at Carver High School on Thursday, Nov. 27. Photos by Grace Roche

CARVER — Middleboro and Carver residents packed into the Carver High School football stands Thanksgiving morning for a yearly athletic tradition. The Middleboro High School football team lost its final game of the season, ending the match just one...

The last slice of pie: Apponequet loses last game at Thanksgiving rivalry

Joseph Poracaccini gets the ball over the plane for a touchdown.

LAKEVILLE — The Apponequet Regional High School Lakers took a tough loss at their final game of the football season against Old Rochester Regional High School with a score of 47-8. Playing Old Rochester is a Thanksgiving tradition, with Apponquet...

Middleboro Mavericks stand out in season’s first cheerleading showcase

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The youngest Middleboro Mavericks youth cheerleading team hit the stage Sunday, Nov. 23 to show off the cartwheels and stunts they’ve been practicing since July. “They did so good,” said coach Kaitlyn Rouillier. “For a lot of them it was their...

Apponequet coaches reflect after playoff defeats

The Apponequet High School cross country team sprints at a practice at the school Oct. 29. Photos by Grace Roche

Three Apponequet Regional High School teams finished their fall season with a brief postseason run. The cross country team competed in the division invitational but did not advance, and the field hockey and girls soccer lost their first playoff...

Middleboro and Lakeville football teams trot into Thanksgiving games

The Apponequet and Middleboro High School Varsity Football teams play their season opener at Apponequet on Sept. 5. Photos by Sam Tucker

Before turkeys get carved and tables get laid this Thanksgiving, many Middleboro and Lakeville residents will cheer on their town's high school football team. This year, the Apponequet High School football team will play a home game against Old...

After playoff knock-outs, Middleboro coaches reflect on season

The Middleboro High School girls soccer team attempts a goal at its Oct. 30 home game.

MIDDLEBORO —Three Middleboro High School teams made it to the playoffs this year, only to be knocked out in their first post-season game. Following these losses, Denis Cutler, the girls soccer coach; Ryan Moniz, the boys soccer coach; and Patrick...

Apponequet cross country team runs on community

Members of the Apponequet Regional High School cross country team sprint at a practice at the school Oct. 29.

LAKEVILLE — Whether they joined the team to focus on running or for conditioning for another sport, the cross country runners at Apponequet Regional High School build habits that help them in competitions and beyond. One of the team’s coaches,...

Apponequet girls varsity soccer team aims to ‘finish strong’ heading into post-season

Apponequet Regional High Schools girls soccer players celebrate after scoring a goal. Photos by Grace Roche

LAKEVILLE — As the Apponequet Regional High School’s girls soccer team prepares for the playoffs, it looks to its oldest players for motivation. The senior-heavy team has high hopes for its post-season, which will be some of the last games for...

Positivity keeps Middleboro High School field hockey team motivated despite losses

Middleboro High School field hockey players complete drills at an Oct. 15 practice.

MIDDLEBORO — Win or lose, the Middleboro High School field hockey team plays for the love of the game. As their season winds down with only one win out of 10 matches, players and Coach Kelly Celata agreed that enjoying the sport, maintaining...

Apponequet Lakers varsity football team ‘sticking together’ through tough season

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LAKEVILLE — The Apponequet Regional High School varsity football team has struggled to find their winning formula this year. With five games left in the regular season, Head Coach Zane Fyfe said the team is working to turn things around. Fyfe said...

Middleboro varsity boys soccer squad fosters ‘togetherness’ through first half of season

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MIDDLEBORO — After a tough match to start the season off, the Middleboro High School Boys Varsity soccer team has been on an upward trend of positive gameday performances. Head Coach Ryan Moniz said the 1 - 1 Friday match against Fairhaven High...

Apponequet boys varsity soccer team finding its footing following the eighth season game

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LAKEVILLE — After landing a tie this week against a tough opponent, the Apponequet Regional High School Boys Varsity soccer team is gaining “positive momentum,” Head Coach Tom Couet said. The Lakers tied 1 -1 against Somerset Berkley Regional High...

Middleboro High School cheerleaders support one another, inspire team spirit

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MIDDLEBORO — When Alivia Fay, a senior on the Middleboro High School cheer team, isn’t at a practice, game or competition, she can often be found hanging out with some of her younger teammates. She said seniors on the team make an effort to spend...

Apponequet and Middleboro High School varsity volleyball teams face-off with fresh rosters and new spirit

The Apponequet Lakers varsity volleyball team took the win over the Middleboro Sachems in a 3-1 match, on Thursday, Sept. 11, marking the fourth game of the season for both teams. Head coaches Megan Giammolvo and Alicia Laine spoke to the Nemasket...

Coaches share season outlook after Middleboro defeats Apponequet in football season opener

The Middleboro Sachems defeated the Apponequet Lakers 21-13 in their football season opener on Friday, Sept. 5, after taking a late lead in the fourth quarter. Following the game, head coaches Patrick Kingman and Zane Fyfe sat down with Nemasket...

FreeLake youth baseball team returns after exciting competition at the Cal Ripken World Series

LAKEVILLE — The Free-Lake 10U All Star baseball team recently returned from the Cal Ripken Baseball World Series — where the best youth baseball teams worldwide compete at one of the highest levels in the sport. This year, the world series was held...

Lakeville youth baseball players set to compete in world series

LAKEVILLE — The Free-Lake 10U All Star baseball team won their third consecutive state championship this month, soon they’ll compete in the international Cal Ripken Baseball World Series. The Free-Lake 10U All Star Team is made up of 10-year-old...

High school sports stars prep for college competition

They’ve scored their last goals, fought for the ball in their final face-offs, and sprinted to the finish line of their high school athletic career. Now, 15 seniors from Middleboro and Apponequet High Schools are preparing to compete in college....