Concord, defending champions of Division 1 for the first time since 2013, saw a large number of key departures from the title squad, but return three starters. The headliner is junior Nate Wachter, a .429 hitter with 20 RBI and 21 runs a year ago. Runner-up Winnacunnet, on the other hand, has a … [Read more...]
Maine high school preview: Difficult title paths for regular contenders
During its Class A championship run last year, South Portland showed it could win in any manner, taking three of its five postseason games by just one run. The Red Riots will field another competitive squad, with hopes of not waiting nearly 70 years between titles again. The lineup is a strong … [Read more...]
Connecticut HS preview: Westhill, Fairfield Warde set sights on Norwalk
The baseball spotlight was shining brightly on the Nutmeg State last season, culminating in East Catholic’s Frank Mozzicato being drafted seventh overall by the Kansas City Royals in the MLB Draft. Expect the same exciting action with high-level talent looking to put their teams over in a landscape … [Read more...]
MIAA preview: State championship contenders, players to watch
One year after removing the Division 1A Super 8 tournament from its baseball schedule, the MIAA continues to shift the tournament landscape, scrapping the regionally based early rounds for a statewide tournament across all divisions, with a fifth division now in the mix. With no more Super 8 … [Read more...]
LLWS: North Manchester/Hooksett shows resilience on way to Williamsport
The North Manchester/Hooksett Little League All-Star team captured the collective support of the New England area quietly and confidently as they marched their way to Williamsport, Pa., making the region proud with an outstanding showing at the Little League World Series. They faced adversity along … [Read more...]
Rhode Island tournament: North Kingstown, Middletown, Hope earn titles
Fifty-four years would have to wait an extra day, but despite being pushed to a winner-takes-all Game 3 in their Division 1 finals showdown with Coventry, North Kingstown made it worth the wait, capturing the program’s second-ever championship and first title since 1967. In that time, North … [Read more...]
NH preview: Bedford, Londonderry, Portsmouth chasing Granite State glory
New Hampshire’s most consistent Division 1 contender of late has been Bedford. But despite making five straight state finals, the Bulldogs have only walked away celebrating one time, in 2016. With the uncertainty looming over spring sports in the region, following the complete loss of a season last … [Read more...]
MIAA preview: North Andover, St. John’s Prep, Braintree have taste for top
Initially skeptical that such a tournament might tilt in favor of private schools, much like its older brother in hockey, the Super 8 continues to showcase some of the best postseason baseball in the region, rebutting the cynics with five public school championships in six seasons of … [Read more...]
UConn alumnus Adam Giardino creates fund for Black broadcasters
One voice can help usher in change. Look no further than sports broadcaster Adam Giardino (Franklin, Mass.), who decided in the wake of nationwide protests around racial injustice to use his platform, creating something to benefit people of color in the broadcast field. With that, the UConn graduate … [Read more...]
Harold Coll plays through pandemic with Georgia Premier Academy
As details remain up in the air surrounding the MLB Draft this summer, Harold Coll (Hyde Park, Mass.) is remaining laser-focused at simply getting better in all aspects of the game. A highly touted prospect, the shortstop has chosen to spend his senior high school season with the Georgia Premier … [Read more...]
Zavolas, Diaz head inaugural New England MiLB All-Star Team
With the conclusion of the Minor League Baseball regular season, we wanted to take a look back and recognize those players with New England ties who took great strides forward toward their ultimate goal of reaching The Show. There were plenty of great performances on the season, with locals coming … [Read more...]
Minors notes: Ryan McKenna excels after return home
Things weren’t going well at the plate for Ryan McKenna over the first two months of the season. The Berwick, Maine, native hit just .207 in April and then .210 in May playing for the Bowie Baysox of the Eastern League. It is the infielder’s second stint at Double A having earned a promotion to … [Read more...]
