Due to the uncertainty of the coronavirus, a majortity of students were forced to put their future plans on hold when it came time to choose a preparatory school to attend. There were some who, fortunately, made a decision prior to the pandemic hitting our country, while others had no choice but to … [Read more...]
Prep baseball history: Seidl, Joyce lifted St. Sebastian’s to prominence
Since its inception back in 1941, St. Sebastian's School has maintained a long-standing tradition of academic excellence. Yet, in 2018, the Arrows baseball team didn't need to whip up some type of intellectual formula to figure out what needed to be done. In 2017, St. Sebs enjoyed a prosperous … [Read more...]
Prep baseball history: 2014 Salisbury squad was best ever in New England
Over the last two months, New England Baseball Journal has highlighted some of the top prep baseball teams in New England history. The features have been laden with players who went on to big league rosters and careers in professional baseball. It has also shared stories of teams that came … [Read more...]
Prep baseball history: 2018 Phillips Andover had team ERA below 1.00
The Phillips Academy baseball team of 2018 was indeed the perfect storm. The Big Blue had it all working for them. They could pitch, hit, field and steal bases. Put all of it together, and it arguably became the the most prolific season in the school's tradition-rich history. From start to finish, … [Read more...]
Prep baseball history: 2010 Cushing Academy squad overcame struggles
Back in 2009, Cushing Academy's baseball team got off on the wrong foot by losing its first nine games. The squad never recovered and wound up finishing 6-17. Once the calendar flipped to 2010, Cushing pushed itself away from the past, aiming to forge a new path with different results. Following a … [Read more...]
Prep baseball history: 2011 Lawrence Academy squad had MLB Draft buzz
History has always played a role throughout baseball from youth leagues on up to the Major Leagues. Over the upcoming weeks, New England Baseball Journal will continue to delve into some of the history of New England prep school baseball. The focus will be on individual programs and that one magical … [Read more...]
