2025 Baseball Showcase Recap

August 5, 2025

The 2025 Baseball Showcase took place between July 7th and July 9th

at Howard and Maplewood Park in Malden.

Central: Gold

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RESULTS | PHOTOS

Game 1

Northeast Opens The Showcase With A Statement Over Metro

Northeast won in a dominant 11-3 fashion over Metro to kick off the showcase on Monday morning.

Game 2

Southeast Wins Battle Over Coastal

At Maplewood Park, Southeast defeats Coastal 6-3 in a hard-fought matchup.

Game 3

West Fall After Strong Showing By Central

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West couldn't keep up with Central and fell 9-1 on Monday at Howard Park.

Central got on the board in the top of the second inning after Patrick Saucier walked, and Zachary Deptula grounded into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run.

Noah Amaral pitched four innings in relief for West. The reliever surrendered nine hits and seven runs while striking out five and walking three. Canyon Charron started the game for West. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and two runs over three innings, striking out two and walking five. Ryan Nikiforow stepped on the bump first for Central. The hurler allowed two hits and one run over four innings, striking out five and walking one.

Isaiah Gomez led West with one run batted in. Gomez went 1-for-3 on the day. Gomez, Jack Stathatos, and Jack Abel each collected one hit for West. West turned one double play in the game.

Central accumulated 10 hits in the game. Jack Maude and Liam Doyle each collected two hits for Central. Maude led Central with two runs batted in. Maude went 2-for-3 on the day. Anthony Moura led Central with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Maude stole three bases. Central stole six bases in the game. Central turned two double plays in the game.

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Game 4

Metro Earns First Win In Defensive Showdown Against Coastal

In the lowest scoring game of the day, two teams out for redemption after losing earlier in the morning fought hard for their first win. Ultimately, Metro came out on top 3-2.

Game 5

Southeast Defeated Afters Consistent Performance Throughout By West

By GameChanger Media

Southeast had trouble keeping up with West in a 14-4 loss on Monday at Howard Park.

Southeast were the first to get on the board in the first when Chuck Hamer grounded out, scoring one run.

West made the score 4-1 in the top of the second after Joseph Breguet doubled, scoring two runs, Kyle Kaczuwka doubled, scoring one run, and Isaiah Gomez singled, scoring one run.

West added one run in the third after Samuel Torres doubled to center field.

Anthony Maturo pitched four innings in relief for Southeast. The reliever gave up 12 hits and nine runs while striking out two and walking two. Mason White began the game for Southeast. The pitcher surrendered seven hits and five runs over three innings, striking out three and walking two. Matteo Cuccovia began the game for West. The hurler allowed seven hits and three runs over four innings, striking out five and walking two.

Southeast collected 12 hits in the game. Sean Lundrigan went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Southeast in hits. Henry Healey and Lundrigan each drove in one run for Southeast. Hamer collected two hits for Southeast in four at bats.

West collected 19 hits in the game. Brandon Carillon, Jack Stathatos, and Gomez each collected three hits for West. Gomez and Peter Szenda each drove in three runs for West. Jesse Thompson and Kaczuwka each collected multiple hits for West. West turned one double play in the game.

Game 6

Central Closes Day One With A Rout Against Northeast

By GameChanger Media

Central climbs to the top of the standings at the end of Day 1 with a huge 13-1 win over Northeast.

Game 7

Offense Hard To Come By In Northeast Defeat To Coastal

By GameChanger Media

Both teams were strong on the mound on Tuesday, but Coastal was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-1 victory over Northeast. Aidan Bligh started the game for Northeast and recorded 18 outs.

Coastal got on the board in the second inning after an error scored one run.

Coastal committed an error, which helped Northeast tie the game at one in the top of the third.

In the bottom of the fifth, Coastal broke up the tie when Levon Mulready tripled, scoring one run. Then a single by James Alfieri followed to extend the lead to 3-1.

Bligh led things off on the bump for Northeast. The hurler surrendered nine hits and three runs (two earned) over six innings, striking out eight and walking three. Mulready led things off on the mound for Coastal. The hurler gave up six hits and one run (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out four and walking three.

Michael Phelps and Giacomo Berardinelli III each collected two hits for Northeast.

Mulready, Jason Cunningham, Brock Winslow, and Cash Finn each collected two hits for Coastal. Mulready, Domenic Toto, and Alfieri each drove in one run for Coastal.

Game 8

Central Beats Metro And Comes Away With Second Double-Digit Performance

By GameChanger Media

Central won big over Metro 10-2 on Tuesday at Maplewood Park.

Central got on the board in the second inning after Brady Wajda singled, scoring one run.

Willem Haker homered to center field, scoring two runs in the top of the third for Central.

Cody Veneziano stepped on the bump first for Central. The starter gave up seven hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out three and walking five.

Central collected 15 hits in the game. Haker drove the middle of the lineup, leading Central with three runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-5 on the day. Noah Smith, Haker, and Trevor Ewing each collected two hits for Central. Central turned three double plays in the game.

Devon Milonopoulos, Jacob Gisetto, Ryan Beach, Ryan McMahon, Travers Moodie, Nick Santonastaso, and Anthony Capalino each collected one hit for Metro. Davante Layne and Capalino each drove in one run for Metro. Metro turned two double plays in the game.

Game 9

Southeast And Central Tie

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Southeast and Central tied 5-5 on Tuesday at Howard Park.

Southeast opened the scoring in the second after Mason White singled, scoring two runs.

Central tied the game in the bottom of the sixth thanks to a double by Ryan Nikiforow, a single by Dylan Diosomito, and a single by Caden Green.

Chuck Hamer stepped on the mound first for Southeast. The pitcher gave up 11 hits and five runs over five and one-third innings, striking out four and walking one. Jack Maude stepped on the mound first for Central. The starting pitcher allowed five hits and three runs over four innings, striking out seven and walking four.

Southeast piled up 10 hits in the game. White, Nikhil Siano, and Sean Lundrigan each collected two hits for Southeast. White and Jack Therrien each drove in two runs for Southeast. Adrian Alviarez paced Southeast with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. Southeast turned one double play in the game.

Central tallied 11 hits in the game. Anthony Moura, Trevor Ewing, Nikiforow, Tommy Kursonis, Green, Jacob MacDonald, Noah Smith, Maude, Bryce Everson, Willem Haker, and Diosomito each collected one hit for Central. Nikiforow went 1-for-1 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Central turned one double play in the game.

Game 10

West Grabs Lead Late For Victory Over Coastal

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West beat Coastal 5-4 on Tuesday after taking the lead late in the game. West were down 4-3 in the bottom of the sixth inning when Kyle Kaczuwka doubled, scoring two runs.

Coastal opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. Coastal first got on the board when Levon Mulready singled, scoring one run.

Coastal added one run in the second after Mulready singled down the right field line.

West tied the game up in the bottom of the fifth thanks to two singles. West tied the game at three on a single by Noah Amaral.

Coastal took the lead in the top of the sixth. A wild pitch scored one run, to give Coastal the upper hand, 4-3.

Logan Millet opened the game for West. The hurler allowed nine hits and four runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking one. Cash Finn opened the game for Coastal. The starter surrendered 14 hits and five runs over six innings, striking out two and walking four. Amaral tossed one and one-third innings of zero-run ball for West in relief. The pitcher gave up zero hits, striking out one and walking two.

West collected 14 hits in the game. Kaczuwka went 4-for-4 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Jack Stathatos and Cam Charron each collected multiple hits for West.

Mulready drove the middle of the lineup, leading Coastal with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Mulready, Evan Szumylo, and Finn each collected two hits for Coastal. Coastal turned two double plays in the game.

Game 11

Game 12

Southeast Go Down On Final Play Against Northeast

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A walk-off left Southeast on the wrong end of an 11-10 defeat to Northeast on Tuesday at Maplewood Park. The game was tied at 10 in the bottom of the sixth when Michael Phelps singled, scoring one run.

Despite the loss, Southeast did collect 15 hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Northeast had 17 hits on the way to victory.

Southeast opened the scoring in the first after Sean Lundrigan doubled, scoring one run.

Northeast captured the lead, 3-1, in the bottom of the first when Engel Thomas scored after tagging up, and Dylan DiFilippo singled, scoring two runs.

Southeast took the lead, 5-3, in the top of the second thanks to singles by Max McPhillips, Adrian Alviarez, and Anthony Maturo.

A double by Nikhil Siano, and a walk by Mason White helped Southeast extend their early lead in the third.

Northeast flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring seven runs on seven hits to take the lead, 10-8. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Griffin Graham that drove in two.

Lundrigan doubled down the left field line, which helped Southeast tie the game at 10 in the top of the fourth.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, Northeast went back into the lead after Jack Pennacchia singled to center field, and Phelps singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Nicholas Fantini stepped on the mound first for Southeast. The starter gave up eight hits and 10 runs over two and one-third innings, striking out one and walking six. Graham stepped on the mound first for Northeast. The starter gave up 10 hits and eight runs (seven earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out two and walking one.

Southeast collected 15 hits in the game. Lundrigan drove the middle of the lineup, leading Southeast with three runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Leadoff hitter Alviarez led Southeast with three hits in four at bats. Siano and McPhillips each collected multiple hits for Southeast. Maturo stole two bases.

Northeast tallied 17 hits in the game. Aidan Bligh and DiFilippo each collected three hits for Northeast. DiFilippo led Northeast with four runs batted in. The infielder went 3-for-3 on the day. Phelps, Thomas, and Matthew Tracy each collected multiple hits for Northeast. Pennacchia led Northeast with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game.

Game 13

Southeast Defeated By Metro

By GameChanger Media

Southeast could not keep up with Metro 7-4 on Wednesday at Howard Park.

Metro opened the scoring in the first after Travers Moodie drew a walk, scoring one run.

Southeast captured the lead, 3-1, in the bottom of the first when Sean Lundrigan hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Grady Green doubled, scoring two runs.

A ground out by Nathaniel Tiani extended the Southeast lead to 4-1 in the bottom of the second inning.

Metro jumped back into the lead in the top of the fourth inning after Moodie doubled down the left field line, and Liam Powers hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.

Adrian Alviarez pitched three and one-third innings in relief for Southeast. The hurler gave up four hits and four runs (two earned) while striking out three and walking two. Nikhil Siano led things off on the hill for Southeast. The starter allowed three hits and three runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out none and walking eight. David Ruane led things off on the hill for Metro. The starter surrendered two hits and four runs over four innings, striking out two and walking five.

Green went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Green and Chuck Hamer each collected one hit for Southeast. Southeast had patience at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Jack Therrien and Jake Maturo led the team with two free passes each. Southeast turned two double plays in the game.

Ruane set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Metro with two hits in three at bats. Moodie led Metro with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-1 on the day. Metro had a strong eye at the plate, piling up 10 walks for the game. Ryan Beach and David Layne led the team with two free passes each.

Game 14

Neither Team Pulls Away As West And Northeast Tie

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West and Northeast tied 4-4 on Wednesday at Maplewood Park.

A fielder's choice by Charron put West on the board in the top of the first.

West added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Matteo Cuccovia tripled to center field, and Kyle Kaczuwka singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.

West added one run in the third after Joseph Breguet walked.

Northeast tied the game in the bottom of the fourth thanks to a single by Christopher Chiodo, and a ground out by Dylan McDermott.

Breguet started on the mound for West. The pitcher surrendered six hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out six and walking three. Michael Phelps led things off on the mound for Northeast. The hurler allowed 11 hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out three and walking two.

West tallied 11 hits in the game. Cuccovia, Kaczuwka, and Charron each collected two hits for West. Cuccovia, Kaczuwka, and Charron each drove in one run for West. Peter Szenda stole two bases. West ran wild on the base paths, amassing eight stolen bases for the game.

Julian Rodriguez, Phelps, Engel Thomas, Matthew Tracy, Dylan DiFilippo, and Chiodo each collected one hit for Northeast. Aidan Bligh, McDermott, and Chiodo each drove in one run for Northeast. Rodriguez stole two bases. Northeast turned one double play in the game.

Game 15

Strong Hitting Not Enough As Coastal Falls To Central

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Even though Coastal collected nine hits to Central's eight, they still fell 5-1 on Wednesday at Howard Park. Cash Finn led Coastal with two hits.

Central got on the board in the first inning after Willem Haker tripled, scoring one run.

Central added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Haker was struck by a pitch, Anthony Moura grounded out, and Patrick Saucier doubled to center field, each scoring one run.

Domenic Toto started the game for Coastal. The starting pitcher surrendered five hits and four runs over three innings, striking out two and walking one. Jason Bolduc stepped on the bump first for Central. The hurler surrendered nine hits and one run over six and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking none.

Finn went 2-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in.

Haker provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Central with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-1 on the day. Trevor Ewing and Saucier each collected two hits for Central.

Gold Medal Game

Central Wins Gold Against West Behind Strong Performance From Bryce Everson

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Bryce Everson struck out 10 batters as the pitcher led Central past West 10-1 on Wednesday. Everson surrendered three hits and one run over five innings while walking two.

Central won thanks in part to six runs in the second inning. Jason Bolduc grounded out, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Jack Maude singled, scoring two runs, Anthony Moura tripled, scoring one run, and Everson singled, scoring one run.

Central added one run in the third. Tommy Kursonis stole home, making the score 7-0.

Jack Madsen stepped on the mound first for West. The starter allowed eight hits and seven runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out seven and walking none. Ryan Nikiforow pitched two innings of no-run ball for Central in relief. The hurler surrendered one hit, striking out four and walking none.

Moura and Kursonis each collected two hits for Central. Maude and Nikiforow each drove in two runs for Central. Keondre Gaines, Owen Morrow, and Kursonis each stole multiple bases for Central. Central stole eight bases in the game. Central turned one double play in the game. Central were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Kursonis had the most chances in the field with eight.

Kyle Kaczuwka, Matteo Cuccovia, Logan Millet, and Jack Stathatos each collected one hit for West. Cuccovia went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in.

Bronze Medal Game

Northeast's Late Push Leads To Victory Over Metro In Bronze Medal Game

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Northeast snatched the lead late in their 7-6 victory over Metro on Wednesday. The game was tied at six in the bottom of the sixth when Griffin Graham scored after tagging up.

Metro opened the scoring in the first after Giacomo Berardinelli III induced Ryan McMahon to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

Braden Pacini singled to center field on an 0-2 count, which helped Northeast tie the game at one in the bottom of the second.

Metro took the lead in the top of the third. A wild pitch scored two runs, to give Metro the edge, 3-1.

Northeast tied the game in the bottom of the fourth thanks to a double by Julian Rodriguez, and a single by James Gordon.

Northeast took the lead in the bottom of the fifth. Liam Powers induced Rodriguez to hit into a fielder's choice, but three runs scored, to give Northeast the lead, 6-3.

Metro tied the game in the top of the sixth thanks to a walk by Devon Milonopoulos, a walk by Jacob Gisetto, and a single by Jaylen Rivera Fuentes.

Berardinelli III stepped on the hill first for Northeast. The hurler surrendered seven hits and five runs over five innings, striking out four and walking three. McMahon stepped on the hill first for Metro. The pitcher gave up three hits and one run over three innings, striking out one and walking one. Jack Pennacchia threw two innings of no-run ball for Northeast in relief. The reliever surrendered four hits, striking out two and walking none.

Rodriguez went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Dylan McDermott, Engel Thomas, Pacini, Rodriguez, Gordon, Aidan Bligh, and Pennacchia each collected one hit for Northeast. Northeast turned one double play in the game.

Metro tallied 11 hits in the game. Nicholas Danna led Metro with three hits in four at bats. David Ruane, Milonopoulos, Gisetto, McMahon, and Rivera Fuentes each drove in one run for Metro. E.J. Lavalle collected two hits for Metro in three at bats. Lavalle paced Metro with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Ruane stole two bases. Metro turned one double play in the game.

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Bay State Games Inducts Three Into the 2026 Hall of Fame

August 26, 2026

Representative Patricia Haddad (legislative leadership), Representative John Barrett (legislative leadership), and Ryan McCarthy (baseball coach) have been selected for induction into the 2026 Bay State Games’ Hall of Fame. The inductees will receive their award at a pre-game ceremony at Fenway Park on Sunday, June 14 prior to the Red Sox game against Texas. The Bay State Games Hall of Fame was created to recognize past participants who have gone on to prestigious and successful athletic careers, as well as former and current coaches, officials, sports organizers, and volunteers who have made significant contributions to the organization throughout its 38-year history. Past inductees among the over 60 previous honorees include the NBA’s Dana Barros (‘06), Pat Connaughton (‘25) and the late Reggie Lewis (‘02); WNBA’s Rebecca Lobo (‘03); Major League Baseball’s Rich Hill (‘13); Olympians Nancy Kerrigan (‘07), Ada Korkhin (‘25) and Samantha Livingstone (‘18) and US Paralympic Gold Medalist Joe Lemar (‘15). “The Bay State Games is proud of the many athletes who have participated in the program and gone on to achieve success at the collegiate, professional, and Olympic levels. We are equally proud of the coaches, sport organizers, community leaders, and supporters whose dedication, expertise, and generosity have helped make the Bay State Games possible.” Said Kevin Cummings, the Bay State Games Executive Director. “We are honored to recognize this year's Hall of Fame class and celebrate the significant contributions each inductee has made to the Bay State Games. Their commitment, leadership, and lasting impact have strengthened the organization and enriched the experience of countless athletes throughout the Commonwealth.” REP. PATRICIA HADDAD - LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP Massachusetts State Representative Patricia Haddad championed state support for the Bay State Games for over two decades. She has supported the recreation, health, and education-based programs of the organization that benefit thousands of Massachusetts participants each year. A former teacher for 14 years, Rep. Haddad represented the 5th Bristol District for 25 years and served as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for ten years. REP. JOHN BARRETT - LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP Massachusetts State Representative John Barrett from Berkshire County has been a strong supporter of the Bay State Games since the mid-1980s. Rep. Barrett was instrumental in bringing the Winter Games to Berkshire County, where they have been held for over 35 years. He has served as State Representative for Berkshire County since 2017 and was formerly Mayor of North Adams for 26 years. Rep. Barrett is also a leading advocate of the statewide Summer Games. RYAN MCCARTHY - BASEBALL COACH Ryan McCarthy from Portsmouth has served as volunteer baseball coach at the Bay State Games for over two decades. He has led the Northeast team to numerous championship medals. Ryan has devoted more than 25 years to coaching high school student-athletes in both baseball and football at Triton Regional High School, Newburyport High School, and Dighton-Rehoboth High School. He has had a positive impact on countless Massachusetts high school student-athletes. For more on the Bay State Games Hall of Fame and past inductees, click here. https://www.baystategames.org/hall-of-fame

Bay State Games Announces 2026 Athletes of the Year

August 25, 2026

Bay State Games is excited to announce its selections for the 2026 Athlete of the Year Awards. Any athlete who participated in the 2026 Bay State Summer or Winter Games was eligible to be nominated for these awards. Selection is based on participation in the Games and other athletic achievements. The 2026 selections are: Female Youth Athlete – Dana Howling Wolf Keller Male Youth Athlete – Holden Choma Female Adult Athlete – Kiara Cabral Male Adult Athlete - Jacob DeAndrade Dana Howling Wolf Keller , 17, of Shrewsbury, is a senior at Notre Dame Academy in Worcester and an enrolled member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Native American Tribe. Volleyball has been a major part of her life. She started unable to serve over the net but, after countless hours of dedication, has turned serving into one of her strengths and learned that confidence is built through persistence. Dana plays setter and right side for her high school team and SLAM national club team, and captains both teams. She was named to the 2025 Central MA Athletic Conference All-Star Team and represented her school as a MIAA sportsmanship delegate. Dana represented the Central region for Girls Volleyball in the Bay State Games in 2024 & 2026. This year, she was also named the sportsmanship recipient for the Central Girls Volleyball team. Dana has also been a Bay State Games High School Ambassador. She has committed to continue playing volleyball in college at the University of St. Joseph (CT). Off the court, Dana extensively volunteers at the Shrewsbury Public Library and Shrewsbury Special Olympics. Notre Dame Academy honored her with the Katherine Forbes Eskrine Award for her community service. Dana is also active in her parish's youth group and has participated in several Catholic leadership programs. She aspires to become a forensic pathologist, and last summer served as a lab assistant to Dr. Ann Burgess in Boston College's Forensic Science Summer Program. Holden Choma, 17, of West Newbury, is a senior at Pentucket Regional High School. Holden has competed in Track and Field since his freshman year and specializes in the high jump. He dedicated himself to jumping higher, and in his first year, he improved from 5'2 to 6'6.75, and was at the top of the MIAA. He is also a 2x USATF Region 1 champion in the high jump. He also competed at the 2025 USATF Junior Olympics and was the 15-16 National Runner-Up. This year he faced a setback after suffering a patellar tendon tear on his jumping leg. After nearly a year to fully heal, he was the MIAA Division 5 champion in the spring, and this summer he competed in his second Bay State Games after winning silver in the 2025 high jump. Holden broke his slump by shattering a 30-year-old Bay State Games record in the high jump at 2.05m (6'8.75) and took home the gold medal. Outside of jumping, Holden enjoys volunteering at Ipswich Junior Sailing, teaching children how to sail safely, and now works as an instructor. As a member of his school's band, he marched in West Newbury's Veterans Day Parade and held a private performance for local veterans. Kiara Cabral, 23, of Somerset, is a recent graduate of Bridgewater State University. She also competed as a student-athlete on the track and field team in sprinting events. She had a storied career as a Bridgewater State Bear achieving accolades from the school to the national level. Kiara was named 2026 Woman’s Athlete of the Year by Bridgewater State and holds five school records in 60m Indoor, 200m Indoor, 400m Indoor + Outdoor, 500m Indoor, and 4x100 Outdoor. In the MASCAC conference she holds six championship titles which she earned from 2022 to 2026. The conference named Kiara Athlete of the Week on 21 occasions and she holds two conference records in the 4x100 and the 400m. Kiara was placed on the All-Academic team for three seasons and the Sportsmanship team once. She has been nationally recognized as an NCAA All-American and qualified for both the indoor and outdoor nationals in 2025 and the indoor nationals again in 2026. Kiara was first team All-American in the outdoor 4x100 relay in 2025 and the indoor 400m in 2026, and was named second team All-American for outdoor 400m in 2025. This summer, Kiara competed in the Bay State Games in the 100m and 200m events. She was the gold medalist in both events running a time of 12.51 in the 100m and 25.35 in the 200m. Kiara graduated last spring with a degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education. She has always had a passion for helping children understand and enjoy math, and will enter her first year teaching middle school math this fall. Jacob DeAndrade, 26 , of Foxboro, graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2024 with a Master of Business Administration and currently works in finance. Jacob was an accomplished student-athlete at Bridgewater State. In his rookie season at Bridgewater State, the school named him Rookie of the Year. He was a 10x Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference champion and a 3x member of the DIII All-Academic team. He is a 2x competitor in the Bay State Games Track and Field event. This year, Jacob had an especially impressive showing, earning gold in the 100m Open and 200m Open events with times of 10.83 and 22.04. In his free time, Jacob enjoys running, lifting, and playing soccer. Bay State Games Athlete of the Year recipients will receive a plaque commemorating their accomplishment. For more information on the Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program and past winners, go to www.baystategames.org/AOY .