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ROUNDUP   BASEBALL Connor Grieve went the distance and also helped his own cause with three hits and four RBI as No. 8 Braintree (16-8) defeated fourth-seeded King Philip 8-3 in a Div. 1 state semifinal. Matt Toland drove in two runs on two hits, and Pat Clair pitched three scoreless innings of relief as No. 11 Arlington Catholic (17-6) edged No. 7 Sandwich 5-4 in eight innings in a Div. 3 state semifinal. BOYS LACROSSE Joey McCarthy (assist), Oliver Rice (assist) and Teddy Glynn netted hat tricks to power third-seeded Norwell (16-6) past No. 7 Manchester-Essex 16-5 in a…

With the end of any school year, comes lots of memories. For the high school athletes, coaches, parents, friends, and fans across the state, they can be thankful the Globe’s high school photojournalism program helped capture so many of them.Some 250 students from 140 Massachusetts high schools signed up to participate in this unique (and free) program in 2024-25. Throughout the school year, their submitted work was used to supplement the Globe’s online high school coverage. Down below, work from more than 50 of them is on display, representing the best of spring sports. We thank the students for all…

The Boston Globe’s high school sports photojournalism program is special in many ways … and we have the pictures to prove it.For one, the program is unlike any other in the country. It is open to any high school student in Massachusetts, and costs nothing for them to participate.Some 250 students from 140 schools signed up in 2024-25, providing nearly 2,000 photos of an incredibly wide variety of sporting events.The best of those from the year are on display below.Of special note, members of the Globe’s Photo and Sports departments chose 16 images as the Best of the Best for…

Team Massachusetts is helmed by Braintree coach Bill O’Connell and assisted by BC High’s Steve Healy, Walpole’s Chris Costello, and Blackstone Valley Tech’s Mike Denise. The roster: Mac Bianchi (Nobles), Matt Blanusa (Dexter Southfield), Max Boehm (Wellesley), Owen Byrnes (Dexter Southfield), Alex Cantwell (Dexter Southfield), Chase Edgar (Austin Prep), Morrie Fried (Pittsfield), Brett Gallo (St. Sebastian’s), Luke Joyce (Braintree), Quincy Kerr (IMG), Bradley McCafferty (Austin Prep), Ryan Moreschi (Austin Prep), Braden Place (Roxbury Latin), James Rabuse (Wahconah), Nick Ranaldi (Austin Prep), Nolan Rappoli (Xaverian), Ryan Ruggiero (Winchendon), Brian Seo (Belmont Hill), Conor Secrist (St. John’s Shrewsbury), and Andrew Shute (Bishop…

While we were putting the finishing touches on Sunday’s special section, the high school sports world didn’t sleep, so let’s catch up on all the happenings, from significant signings to that ever-rotating coaching carousel. It’s been quite a week in the big-leagues for former MIAA baseball stars.There was Cam Schlitter turning the town of Walpole into Yankees fans, if only for a night. The 2017 Globe All-Scholastic and 24-year-old former Northeastern ace delivered a win for New York in his major league debut Wednesday. The 6-foot-6-inch righthander struck out seven in 5⅓ innings. Get Starting PointA guide through the most…

MILTON — The best football teams are the ones which can endure all conditions, no matter how untenable. Despite scorching temperatures Sunday, Kyle Coffin and his teammates were able to accomplish history. The junior fired four touchdown passes in the championship game, as Barnstable captured its first-ever Northeast 7-on-7 title with a 26-8 win over Abington during the Small School Divisional tournament. “We’re very confident with our group,” Barnstable coach Ross Jatkola said. “I think we’ve got a lot of kids returning, but it’s really how hard they’re working. Since November, all the way up to now, it’s been nonstop…

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Sports News “Boston stands as one of the premier sports cities in the world, and I look forward to building a program that is capable of contending for a championship every season.” Boston Fleet general manager Danielle Marmer (left) introduced new coach Kris Sparre at a news conference on Wednesday. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff By Emma Healy, The Boston Globe July 23, 2025 2 minutes to read The Boston Fleet on Wednesday named Kris Sparre the second coach in franchise history. Sparre, who spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, will succeed Courtney…

Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez rounds the bases after his two-run homer in the 11th inning of Wednesday night’s game in Philadelphia. (AP photo) SIGN UP TO CONTINUEPrint Subscriber? Sign Up for Full Access!Please sign up for as low as 36 cents per day to continue viewing our website.Unlimited access to all stories from nashuatelegraph.com on your computer, tablet or smart phone.Access nashuatelegraph.com, view our digital edition or use our Full Access apps.Get more information at nashuatelegraph.com/fullaccessLog In …

Red Sox The Red Sox avoided a series sweep with a win after a back-and-forth game. Boston Red Sox’s Carlos Narváez, right, rounds the bases after hitting a go-ahead two-run home run against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Seth Johnson during the 11th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) AP By ANTHONY SANFILIPPO, Associated Press July 23, 2025 1 minute to read PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carlos Narváez hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, Romy Gonzalez hit a grand slam in the fifth and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8…