BostonGlobe.com • 5th March 2025

St. Mary’s boys' basketball raises its play to match rabid environment in cross-city battle against Lynn Classical - The Boston Globe

“They’re going to be talking about this for the next 35 years,” said St. Mary’s coach David Brown Sr. “At their weddings and at their bachelor parties, and whatever else they do together.”

Daily Hampshire Gazette • 28th February 2025

Legislators, activists advocate for menstrual equity bill inspired by Frontier students

BOSTON — As they researched women’s health care for a civic action project at Frontier Regional High School in 2022, three eighth grade students were appalled to learn that menstrual products — such as tampons and pads — can contain potentially harmful chemicals and toxins.

BostonGlobe.com • 28th February 2025

Marshfield boys' basketball coach Bob Fisher has seen it all. What Noah Feldman pulled off Friday left him ‘shocked.’ - The Boston Globe

Marshfield coach Bob Fisher said he was “shocked” by how effective Feldman was in practice and how the junior guard carried that momentum into the game.

BostonGlobe.com • 27th February 2025

Twins Finn and Caleb Racki follow their coach’s motto — ‘Rip the puck’ — and it pays off for St. Mary’s boys' hockey - The Boston Globe

Playing hockey for Matthew Smith Sr. since they were 9, Finn and Caleb Racki have grown used to one of their coach’s favorite lessons.

BostonGlobe.com • 25th February 2025

Jacob Seyfried’s 24 points propel No. 28 BC High basketball past No. 37 Everett in D1 boys’ prelim - The Boston Globe

The scoring came along after halftime. Seyfried scored a season-high 24 points, including 19 in the second half, as the 28th-seeded Eagles (9-12) earned a 67-56 win over visiting No. 37 Everett (10-11).

BostonGlobe.com • 23rd February 2025

MIAA boys’ basketball tournament: Favorites, sleepers, and analysis for Divisions 1-5 - The Boston Globe

Here is our breakdown of each division with favorites, sleepers, best matchups, analysis, and players to watch.

BostonGlobe.com • 23rd February 2025

Despite delay, St. John’s Prep continues domination of Division 1 boys' swimming championship - The Boston Globe

The Eagles were nearing the end of their pre-meet tapering period when the postponement was announced, but suddenly needed to ramp up their intensity with the meet pushed back a week.

Boston Hockey Blog • 20th February 2025

PREVIEW: Beat writer check-in before BU men’s hockey battles Northeastern – The Boston Hockey Blog

Though the Northeastern and BU men’s hockey teams enter this weekend’s series headed in opposite directions, both sides are prepared for tight games in their only two regular season meetings of the season.

BostonGlobe.com • 20th February 2025

Melissa Cuevas sparks O’Bryant girls’ basketball to Boston City League championship - The Boston Globe

“It’s a long time coming,” Smallwood said. “It’s extra special because this is my alma mater. To come back and win it feels amazing.”

BostonGlobe.com • 18th February 2025

With two meet records, Giuliana Ligor powers North Reading girls to Division 5 state track title repeat - The Boston Globe

“I thought about it being probably my last race here, doing the 600,” Ligor said. “I just wanted to do something good out there.”Still catching her breath after breaking a seven-year-old meet record in the 55-meter hurdles, North Reading senior Giuliana Ligor was not aiming for another meet record in her next event, the 600.

Boston Hockey Blog • 15th February 2025

BU women’s hockey squanders opportunity to clinch Hockey East regular season title in 2-2 tie and shootout loss to UNH – The Boston Hockey Blog

With around 10 minutes remaining in the second period of the Boston University women’s hockey team’s game against New Hampshire at Walter Brown Arena, BU’s Dog Pound erupted into celebration.

Boston Hockey Blog • 13th February 2025

How BU’s Dog Pound went undercover to pull off a Beanpot prank for the ages – The Boston Hockey Blog

Standing in the heart of the Boston College student section at TD Garden, Ethan Gassé swallowed his pride and let it fly.

“F–K BU!” he yelled, getting the fans around him to join in on the chant. “F–K BU!”

Boston Hockey Blog • 13th February 2025

Eastern Mass. boys’ basketball: Globe Players of the Week for Feb. 5-11 - The Boston Globe

Boston Hockey Blog • 10th February 2025

BU men’s hockey wins 32nd Beanpot title with 4-1 win over Boston College – The Boston Hockey Blog

Each time Jay Pandolfo has been asked about the mettle of his Boston University men’s hockey team, the head coach has offered a simple response. 
“They really care.”

Boston Hockey Blog • 8th February 2025

Third period burst powers BU women’s hockey to 4-1 win over Providence – The Boston Hockey Blog

Even after sleepwalking through the first two periods of Saturday’s matinee with Providence College, the Boston University women’s hockey team kept things light in the locker room before skating out for a critical third period.

BostonGlobe.com • 8th February 2025

Depth points Franklin girls’ swimming to second South sectional title in three years - The Boston Globe

With a stellar performance Saturday at MIT’s Zesiger Center, the Panthers earned their second title in three years, posting 229 points to best runner-up Dover-Sherborn (173.50) and Attleboro (173).

BostonGlobe.com • 6th February 2025

Two small preps in Mass. are churning out elite basketball prospects. What’s happening at CATS Academy and Newman School? - The Boston Globe

It recognizes Jaylen Harrell as the 2023-24 Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year — a testament to the talent at CATS, even if the school doesn’t have the history of its prep school counterparts.

Boston Hockey Blog • 3rd February 2025

PREVIEW: BU men’s hockey prepares to battle Harvard in pressure-packed Beanpot semifinal – The Boston Hockey Blog

Sophomore defenseman Tom Willander has described the Beanpot experience in simple terms to the newcomers of the Boston University men’s hockey team.

“It’s pressure,” Willander told them. “But it’s a lot of fun.”

Boston Hockey Blog • 31st January 2025

Quinn Hutson nets hat trick as BU men’s hockey rolls past UNH, 7-2 – The Boston Hockey Blog

Every facet of the Boston University men’s hockey team was clicking Friday night against New Hampshire.

BostonGlobe.com • 30th January 2025

Their future may lie on the diamond or pitch, but these two-sport stars can dominate the boys’ basketball court - The Boston Globe

“I really like basketball because it makes me an athlete,” said Bumila, who is averaging 22.2 points and 11.8 rebounds in 16.5 minutes per game for the 16th-ranked Shamrocks (10-2).

Boston Hockey Blog • 27th January 2025

Hockey East clarifies procedural penalty in BU men’s hockey’s loss at Boston College on Saturday – The Boston Hockey Blog

In an interview with the Boston Hockey Blog, Hockey East Supervisor of Men’s Officials Brian Murphy and Associate Commissioner Brian Smith offered context on the procedural penalty called on the BU men’s hockey team in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Boston College.

BostonGlobe.com • 23rd January 2025

Eastern Mass boys’ basketball: Players of the Week for Jan. 14-21 - The Boston Globe

Boston Hockey Blog • 23rd January 2025

PREVIEW: BU men’s hockey readies for home-and-home series with rival Boston College – The Boston Hockey Blog

Even in the days leading up to this weekend’s series with Boston College, head coach Jay Pandolfo hasn’t said much to the newcomers on the Boston University men’s hockey team about what it’s like to play in the storied rivalry. 

When they take the ice Friday night at a sold-out Agganis Arena, they’ll understand.

Boston Hockey Blog • 18th January 2025

BU men’s hockey finds a different way in 2-1 overtime win over New Hampshire – The Boston Hockey Blog

Coming into Saturday night’s clash with New Hampshire, the Boston University men’s hockey team had scored at least four goals in all 12 of its wins.

But when BU’s high-octane offense struggled to find the back of the net against the Wildcats, the Terriers found a way to win in a different fashion.