We're about to hit the stretch run of the high school baseball season in Massachusetts. The past week around the MIAA saw plenty of shutdown pitching performances in addition to some big-time offensive showings, be it two-way performers in Blackstone's Jack Marino and Westford's Nic Bonica or key … [Read more...]
MIAA: 5 standouts from Wellesley’s walk-off win over Braintree
WELLESLEY, Mass. – All Wellesley needed was a little bit of luck. Tied 3-3 with Braintree in the bottom of the seventh with Henry Redgate on second, Luke Miele had a chance to be the hero for the Raiders. In a 1-1 count, Miele cracked a hard grounder down the third-base line. It took a big hop and … [Read more...]
MIAA Top 10: St. John’s Shrewsbury takes over the top spot
The dog days of the high school baseball season are upon us. The playoffs are still a ways off, but the stretch run of the regular season is drawing near. In just over three weeks, the tournament brackets will be released on Wednesday, May 29. There are plenty of big moves to keep track of in this … [Read more...]
MIAA Peak Performers: No shortage of offense in this week’s top 10
We've reached the midway point of the MIAA season. Some teams have been strong from the get-go, while others are starting to hit their stride. The last week saw plenty of offensive fireworks around the MIAA, as well as a perfect game, albeit a shortened one due to the mercy rule. Throughout the … [Read more...]
MIAA: 5 standouts from Xaverian’s 6-2 win over Catholic Memorial
WESTWOOD, Mass. — It wasn't the prettiest start for Xaverian, falling behind 2-1, but the Hawks came alive to knock off Catholic Memorial, 6-2, in a key Catholic Conference matchup on Wednesday. Paul McCarthy (Walpole, Mass.) got the win for Xaverian (8-3), throwing six strong innings before Abe … [Read more...]
MIAA Midseason Report: Top teams/players, burning questions
We're reaching the midway point of the MIAA season. We're already starting to keep an eye on the all-important MIAA power rankings. Soon enough, the stretch run and the postseason will be upon us. The brackets will be released on Wednesday, May 29, before the preliminary round of the state … [Read more...]