Monday, April 8, 2013
Berardi launches grand slam, pitches shutout in game two.
The Wheaton College softball team swept a pair of New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) games against MIT by scores of 6-5, and 8-0 on Saturday afternoon at Briggs Field. Wheaton 6, MIT 5 Freshman Emma Hart (Lincoln, R.I./Lincoln) and junior Ashley Brillon (Attleboro, Mass./Bishop Feehan) knocked in a combined five runs to pace the Lyons offense. Junior Allison Baker (Orange, Conn./Amity Regional) earned the win (8-5) on four innings pitched, nine hits and four runs (three earned). Sophomore Noelle Christmas (Plymouth, Mass./Plymouth South) recorded her first save of the season allowing one unearned run over three innings, one hit and one strikeout. MIT sophomore Ellie Fodor (Trenton, Mich./Trenton) suffered the loss …
Titans 2-0 so far.
Norton in springtime is filled with the sound of baseballs pinging off aluminum bats and the whoosh of fastballs hitting the catchers’ mitts. In increasing numbers we have Norton youth pursuing a different spring pastime. Titans Lacrosse comprised of Attleboro and Norton youth has been growing since their inception in 2003. This year over 40 Norton youths have grabbed their sticks and headed to the lacrosse field. This year, the Titans have fielded their first ever club level select team. Three Norton youths have assumed key roles on the inaugural Titans U-15 Lax Select Team. Andrew Ranieri, Joe Weber and Luke Kane have helped key a 2 and 0 start to the select season. Last weekend’s game was held at the Polo grounds in Portsmouth, R.I. The…
Friday, April 5, 2013
Wheaton scores 18 runs on 21 hits.
Wheaton College senior outfielder Sean Ryan(Norton, Mass./Norton) knocked in a game-high four runs to lead the Lyons, ranked no.10 overall in the latest D3baseball.com national poll, over WPI by an 18-2 score in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Thursday evening at Sidell Stadium. The Engineers were tabbed as the home team for today's contest in a makeup game originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 in Worcester, Mass. Senior right-hander Frank Holbrook (Middletown, R.I./Portsmouth Abbey School) ran his record to 5-0 overall scattering 11 hits over six innings of work, two runs (both earned), zero walks and two strikeouts. Junior Mike Bisceglia (New Boston, N.H./Goffstown), freshman Jordan Jenkins (…
Your Patch Facts for the day.
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Norton Middle School wrestling meet Norton Middle School will be hosting Randolph Middle School for the first-ever middle school wrestling meet in Norton history. Matches will start at 4:30 p.m. in the Norton Middle School gym. Admission is free. 2. Bingo Bingo is held every Friday night at St. Mary's Church. Doors open at the Parish Center 4:30 p.m., bingo begins 6:30 p.m. 3. Avery Street Band performance Trinity Bar & Restaurant will host the Avery Street Band 9:30 p.m. to close. There is no cover. 4. “How to Succeed …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Lyons take every match in their own invite.
The Wheaton College women's tennis team earned victories in every match of its own tournament inside Beard Field House on Sunday afternoon against Clark University, Curry College and Salve Regina University. Junior Lyndsay Cooke (Bakersfield, Calif./Bakersfield Christian)defeated Megan Mulrooney (Curry) 8-0 in the opening flight and posted a straight-sets triumph over Kasey Walther (Salve Regina) in the championship round at No.1 singles. At No.2 singles, sophomore Alexandra Marlowe (Mesa, Ariz./Mountain View) posted an 8-0 victory over Ana Gwozdz (Salve Regina) in her first flight. Marlowe won the championship round by a score of 6-0, 6-0 against Phoebe Hughes from Clark University. Senior Jesse Boggis (Hopkinton, Mass./Hopkinton) ousted …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Okoye sets school record in discus.
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Wednesday, April 3
The Wheaton College women's track and field team finished sixth overall out of 23 teams with 54 points at the Snowflake Classic, hosted by Tufts University, on Saturday evening. Tufts won its own invitational with 124 points ahead of Boston College (80 points) and Northeastern University (71 points). Worcester State University scored 66.50 points to earn fourth place honors while Harvard University rounded out the top-5 with 57 points. Senior Sylvia Okoye (Stanhope, N.J./Pope John XXIII Regional)ranked in the top-10 in three events and set one school record to highlight the Lyons' efforts. Okoye shattered a 14-year-old school record in the discus with a toss of 134-feet to finish fourth overall in the event behind three student-athletes …
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Feit defeats regionally ranked opponent at No.1 singles.
The Wheaton College men's tennis team fell to MIT, ranked no.20 overall in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) national rankings, by a score of 8-1 in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Saturday afternoon at the Clark Tennis Courts. Freshman Jonah Feit (Los Angeles, Calif./Milken Community)defeated MIT junior Edwin Zhang (Falls Church, Va./Thomas Jefferson HS for Science and Tech) who is ranked no.6 overall in the Northeast Regional rankings by a score of 3-6, 6-2 and 10-8 at No.1 singles. Feit and classmate Will White (Nantucket, Mass./Cape Cod Academy) battled Zhang and senior Matthew Skalak (Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y./Croton-Harmon) to an 8-3 loss at No.1 doubles. At No.2 doubles, juniors …
See who made the list.
Following a very successful wrestling season (27-3, Peckham Tournament champs, D-3 Central Sectional champs, D-3 State runners-up) seven of Norton High's top wrestlers were honored with all-star selections: JT Taylor- Junior, 145 lbs., 39-10 (25 pins), Sectional champion, Peckham Tournament champion, 4th States, Attleboro Sun Chronicle All-Star, Taunton Gazette All-Star Myles McAlpine- Junior co-captain, 152 lbs., 38-12 (18 pins), 3rd Sectionals, 3rd States, Tri-Valley League All-Star, Attleboro Sun Chronicle All-Star, Taunton Gazette All-Star Jack Cuneo- Senior captain, 160 lbs., 35-8 (17 pins), Peckham Tournament champion, 3rd Sectionals, 7th States, 106 career wins (5th all-time NHS), two time Tri-Valley League, two time Attleboro Sun …
Monday, April 1, 2013
Lyons finish inside the top-10 for 25th straight season.
The Wheaton College synchronized swimming team placed sixth overall at the U.S. Collegiate Nationals, hosted by Stanford University at the Avery Aquatics Center, with 47.5 points. The host Cardinal captured their seventh U.S. Collegiate Nationals title with 97.0 points while Ohio State University was second (78.0) and Lindenwood University ranked third (76.0). In the team routine finals, Wheaton placed eighth overall as freshman Ann Marie Brasacchio (Sarasota, Fla.), sophomore Riley Callahan-Mayo (San Diego, Calif./San Diego Sweetwater Dolphins), junior Nicole Chicoine (Santa Rosa, Calif./Red Wood Empire Synchro), senior Christine Dyster (Tempe, Ariz./Arizon Desert Gems), sophomores Janine Kopeski (Sterling, Mass./ANA Synchro) and Kayla …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Standout local players were on the stage as the Wheaton College baseball team swept a doubleheader from Babson College.
The Wheaton College baseball team, ranked No.10 overall in the latest D3baseball.com national poll, swept a pair of New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) games against Babson College on Saturday afternoon at Sidell Stadium. The Lyons won game one, 11-2 (seven innings) and posted an 8-3 triumph in the nightcap. Wheaton 11, Babson 2 (seven innings) Junior Alec Palioca of Wrentham and King Philip Regional went the distance in game one for Wheaton allowing five hits, two runs (both earned), three walks and a season-high nine strikeouts. In the opener, freshman Matt Lavanchy of Walpole drove in a run with a double to right field in the second inning as Wheaton jumped out to a 2-0 lead. Wheaton senior Sean Ryan of Norton …
Ellen Cuneo
10:09 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Excellant season for all Norton Wrestlers and their outstanding Coaches! Congratulations Jack Cuneo... Mom more ›