Girls’ soccer aims high, looks forward to playoffs
October 13, 2017
The girls’ varsity soccer team has begun an excellent start to the season, holding a strong record of 9-3-1 with the support of a newfound team chemistry. The team got off to a difficult start with a loss against Nashoba and a tie against Franklin, but worked together to bounce back quickly. ...
Girls’ field hockey finds success through new motto of team camaraderie
October 5, 2017
Through consistent support and encouragement for each other, the girls’ varsity field hockey team has performed strong with a record of 5-1-2 and a path for further improvement for the rest of the season. Although introducing new members to a closely-bonded team can be challenging, the seven new...
New football head coach Allen promotes improvement, teamwork
Paige Morse, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2017
Filed under Sports
With leadership being passed on to new head coach Taylor Allen and the loss of 22 graduated seniors, the football program is in the midst of reform. However, the team still has their sights set on a strong season. Former head coach Justin McKay resigned his position to coach St. Peter-Marian High Scho...
Interim athletic director Fran Whitten hopes to provide positive experiences for athletes
Darby Kim, Sports Editor
September 26, 2017
Fran Whitten has returned as interim athletic director, after the resignation of former athletic director Karrah Ellis over the summer. “When [Ellis] resigned, they were in a very difficult spot, because it was the beginning of August, and they didn’t really have time to post and hire a new a...
Girls’ golf swings into success
Darby Kim, Sports Editor
June 18, 2017
Currently with an 11-3 record and a Conference Championship win under their belts, the girls’ golf team is having a strong season. The team began at Algonquin two years ago and is a co-op team with the Westborough varsity team. According to senior captain Jordan Yung, math teacher Nancy Hart,...
Boys’ volleyball spikes out killer season with 15-1 record
Liza Armstrong, Assistant Sports Editor
June 18, 2017
Filed under Sports
The boys’ volleyball team is heading into the Central Mass playoffs as the Mid-Watch champions, and they are ready to bump their way to a state championship. The team is entering playoffs as ninth in the state, a position earned by their outstanding performance on the court. “We’ve just kind...
Boys’ tennis swings for championships after big win early in season
Jen Piekarz, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
The boys’ tennis team, which sits atop Mid-Wach A with a 7-0 league record (13-2 overall), is on the road to championships after beating the defending State Champions, Westborough, 3-1. For the past four years, Westborough has had an overwhelming amount of success; this year, however, the loss of ...
Unified track allows for friendships, competition, unity in school community
Hailey Thompson, Staff Writer
May 13, 2017
Filed under Sports
Unified track and field is welcoming to all, allowing all students to compete, train and participate under a team goal of unity. In its sixth season, the team is made up of athletes with and without intellectual and physical disabilities; each and every individual is dedicated to the sport and the unity of t...
Underrated, undefeated boys’ volleyball sets season for success
Chloe Bernier, Staff Writer
May 12, 2017
Filed under Multimedia, Showcase, Sports
Despite their 11-0 record, the boys’ volleyball team feels as though they continue to go unnoticed by the student body. Still perceived by some as a relatively new sport, the team was formed approximately 14 years ago, according to athletics secretary Susan Baburins. It took a while to achieve success, but the...
Girls’ rugby remains undefeated through practice, hard work
Kaylin Blair, Staff Writer
May 12, 2017
Filed under Sports
With a majority of the team being completely new to the sport, girls’ rugby sees their hard work being paid off during their first season as an MIAA sport as they are currently undefeated. While almost half of the girls on the team’s starting lineup are new players, countless practices and advice from se...
Girls’ softball has rough start, hopes to improve with practice
Kelly McCann, Staff Writer
May 11, 2017
Filed under Sports
Girls’ softball had a tough start to their season, but despite their early difficulties the team is ready for more challenging games to come. After graduating many starters last year, the team is young and inexperienced with the high school level. “Our weakness is probably the lack of exp...
Boys’ lacrosse gains momentum after victory against Westborough
Kate Hostage, Staff Writer
May 11, 2017
Filed under Sports
Boys’ lacrosse shocked many as their season started out rougher than they had anticipated. Starting the season with a 4-7 record, the boys put themselves in a tough position. Fortunately, the tides may be changing since their victory against Westborough on April 29. Thus far, the team has suffered som...
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