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Massachusetts Army National Guard Expands Partnership with Bay State Games

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:41:54 GMT

Massachusetts Army National Guard Expands Partnership with Bay State Games

Woburn, MA – Bay State Games is proud to announce an exciting expansion of its partnership with the Massachusetts Army National Guard, which will now serve as the Presenting Sponsor of both the Wrestling and Weightlifting competitions for the 2026 Bay State Summer Games.

Building on a successful first year as the presenting sponsor of wrestling, the Massachusetts Army National Guard will return in 2026 to once again support the Bay State Games Wrestling Tournament while expanding its impact to include the Weightlifting competition. This enhanced partnership reflects a shared commitment to strength, discipline, character, and excellence in athletics across the Commonwealth.

As part of this expansion, the 2026 Bay State Games Weightlifting Competition will move to a new venue, the Massachusetts Army National Guard Readiness Center in Natick. This new location provides an exciting opportunity to elevate the competition experience for athletes, coaches, and spectators alike.

In addition to event sponsorship, the partnership will introduce new opportunities to enhance and support the Bay State Games Ambassador Program. Through increased engagement, mentorship, and on-site activations, the Massachusetts Army National Guard will play a key role in strengthening leadership development and community connection among Bay State Games participants.

The 2026 Bay State Summer Games Wrestling Competition, Presented by the Massachusetts Army National Guard, will once again feature top athletes from across the region competing for custom medals awarded to the top three finishers in each weight class. The Commander's Cup, presented by the Massachusetts Army National Guard, will also return, recognizing the top-performing club at the conclusion of the tournament.

The Massachusetts Army National Guard will maintain a strong presence across multiple Bay State Games events, providing interactive and educational activations designed to engage athletes and spectators while highlighting opportunities for personal and professional growth.

“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with the Massachusetts Army National Guard and build upon the success of last year’s collaboration,” said Bay State Games Deputy Executive Director, Alanis Tirabassi. “Their increased involvement allows us to elevate key competitions like wrestling and weightlifting while also enhancing the overall athlete experience and strengthening our Ambassador Program in meaningful ways.”

“The strength, discipline, and competitive spirit demonstrated in wrestling and weightlifting are the same qualities we build in our Soldiers every day,” said Lieutenant Colonel Brent S. Bundy. “If you’re driven to compete, push past your limits, and be part of something bigger than yourself, the Massachusetts Army National Guard offers the opportunity to serve, grow, and excel – on the mat, on the platform, and in uniform.”

Registration for the 2026 Bay State Summer Games is ongoing. For more information and to register, visit www.baystategames.org . For additional information about the Massachusetts Army National Guard, visit nationalguard.com/massachusetts .

Bay State Games Announces New Board and Staff Appointments

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:59:33 GMT

Bay State Games has announced new staff appointments and board leadership changes leading into the 2026 Summer Games.

Alanis Tirabassi has been promoted to deputy executive director. Alanis has been with Bay State Games since 2017, when she began as an intern while attending Salem State University. She was hired full-time as sports coordinator in 2020 and later promoted to director of operations before her recent promotion.

She joins Kevin Cummings, who has been with the Bay State Games since 1984 and has served as executive director since 1999, as part of the organization’s two-person full-time staff.

In addition to her role with Bay State Games, Tirabassi serves as a committee chairperson for the National Congress of State Games. She also works as a consultant for Dave McGillivary Sports Enterprises and Conventures Events, Communications & Marketing.

After more than 22 years as chair of the Bay State Games Board of Directors, Phil Gloudemans will step down this spring. Under his leadership, Bay State Games has grown into one of the largest multi-sport nonprofit organizations in New England. He joined the Board of Directors in 1987 and he will continue to serve on the board and its executive committee.

Gloudemans is the associate director of media relations at Boston College. Prior to his BC position, he held senior media relations roles at Brown University and Boston University, as well as with three international public relations firms in Boston.

The Board of Directors has elected Dan Adams of Polsinelli PC Law Firm in Boston as its new board chair. Adams has served on the Bay State Games board for nearly 20 years and is head of sports and entertainment at Polsinelli PC. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston College, a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and an MBA from Harvard University.

In addition to his volunteer work with Bay State Games, Adams serves on the Board of Directors of the East Greenbush Miracle League. His experience with state games spans decades, including as a three-time participant in the Empire State Summer Games of New York.

Registration for the 2026 Bay State Summer Games will begin in early March. The 2026 Summer Games will feature events from May 9 through July 25 across 30 different sports throughout eastern and central Massachusetts.

For more information, visit www.baystategames.org

Bay State Winter Games Return to the Berkshires in 2026

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:29:11 GMT

Bay State Winter Games Return to the Berkshires in 2026

The 2026 Bay State Winter Games will return to the Berkshires, with events scheduled across the region between February and March. This will be the 38th year that Winter Games events have been held in the Berkshires.

“Since 1985, Bay State Games has been proud to bring our Winter Games to Berkshire County so that participants from across Massachusetts and surrounding New England states can experience the unprecedented beauty, hospitality and recreational opportunities that the region has to offer,” said Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of the Bay State Games. ”We are excited to return in 2026 as we bring back alpine skiing after a decade long absence, look to expand our masters ice hockey event, and bring over 300 figure skaters to the region from across New England.”

Bay State Games events are expected to attract athletes and their families from over 125 Massachusetts communities as well as surrounding New England states, bringing an economic boost to the region. "We are delighted to welcome the Bay State Games figure skaters to Williamstown on February 14–15, 2026, and we hope our community and spirit make it a truly memorable and successful competition for all" said Sue Briggs, Executive Director of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce.

The Games will open with Figure Skating on February 14–15 at the Lansing Chapman Rink at Williams College in Williamstown, MA. The two-day event will include over 20 hours of skating events with participants ranging from age 5 to 58. Skaters include Learn to Skate participants up to some of the top U.S. Figure Skating levels.

Bay State Winter Games events are open to the entire Berkshire Region community. All competition events are open to spectators free of charge. On Saturday evening, February 14, at the Williams College Lansing Chapman Skating Rink, the Bay State Skate figure skating show will feature top medal winning skaters from Bay State Games events earlier in the day. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. This event is open to the general public with admission at the door of $10 for adults and $5 for children.

The schedule continues March 6–8 with the Masters Ice Hockey Tournament at the Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Skating Rink in North Adams. The three day tournament will feature eight teams including four teams in Over 40 and Over 60 divisions.

The Games will celebrate the return of Alpine Skiing on Sunday, March 15, at Bousquet Mountain in Pittsfield. This will be the first time Alpine Skiing has been included in the Winter Games in more than a decade. Alpine Skiing was included in the very first Bay State Winter Games in 1985. Past participants include Krista Schmidinger and Kim Jochl (Schmidinger) who began their careers skiing at Bousquet. The two run giant slalom event will include divisions for skiers age 8 to 60+.

“Bousquet is pleased to be a part of bringing back the Alpine Ski Bay State Games to Massachusetts, and serving as host of the event. The Bay State Winter Games has a rich history in the state of being a premier sporting event for sports like Figure Skating, Hockey, and Curling and we’re excited to once again add Alpine Skiing to that list,” Said Brian Seminara, Co-Race Director of Bosquet Mountain.

The Winter Games will also include events in Central Massachusetts with Curling, scheduled to take place at the Blackstone Valley IcePlex in Hopedale on March 28-29 in partnership with the Blackstone Valley Curling Club. The curling competition will feature 16 teams from across Massachusetts and New England.

Additional information, including event updates and registration details, is available at www.baystategames.org/winter-sports .

About the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation/Bay State Games

The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1982 to host the first sanctioned state games of the Commonwealth. It operates with the mission of promoting personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship to Massachusetts citizens of all ages and abilities. The Foundation is recognized for hosting high quality, Olympic-style events through the Bay State Summer and Winter Games, as well as educational programs, including the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, and the High School Ambassador Program.

Bay State Games Awarded a B.A.A. Gives Back Grant

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:54:29 GMT

Fall edition of the B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program awards $125,000 to local non-profit organizations

Boston - Twelve organizations have been awarded a B.A.A. Gives Back Grant as part of the Fall edition. A total of $125,000 has been awarded to support their work that aligns with the Boston Athletic Association’s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, in order to build healthy communities.

Since the program’s inception in spring 2023, $773,000 has been awarded to 56 organizations across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with more applications being received with every edition.

Nicole Juri, Director of Development at the B.A.A. said, “The B.A.A. Gives Back Grant program is delighted to be able to support some incredible organizations with their important community work in this fall edition.

“We end the year with twelve selected organizations that we believe will use the funds to do great things to support athletes of all ages in getting and staying active. The impact of this program is far reaching, with 56 organizations receiving grants from us to date, and we look forward to continuing the growth and impact of this program in the years ahead.”

The B.A.A. awards monetary grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 through an application process open to all nonprofit organizations that meet the following criteria:

Organization is a registered 501(c)(3) or a public agency.
Organization is not political.
Organization's program advances the B.A.A.'s mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running, in order to build healthy communities.
Organization is located in and serves residents of Massachusetts.

The next round of grant applications will launch in February 2026.

Find out more information HERE.

Fall 2025 B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Recipients:

Achilles International - Boston

Back on My Feet Boston

Bay State Games

Boston Educational Development Foundation

Boston Lions Track Club and Mentoring

Cops For Kids with Cancer, Inc.

Heroes In Transition

Massachusetts Wonderfund

Ohketeau Cultural Center

Run Your City

Soccer Without Borders Boston

WellStrong

Quotes from B.A.A. Gives Back Grant recipients:

Joseph LeMar, Chapter Lead, Boston, Achilles International: “Achilles Boston programming is free for our athletes with disabilities and always will be. This generous Gives Back Grant from the B.A.A. is instrumental to supporting our commitment to that promise. We are so grateful for the B.A.A. for helping us break down the financial barrier that stands in the way of the sport of running and social connection for people with disabilities.”

Nathan Watt, Chief Executive Officer, Back on My Feet: “The B.A.A. Gives Back Grant will help us get more of our members in Boston moving forward, on the roads and in their lives. With this support, Back on My Feet can expand access to early-morning running and walking groups, as well as the job training, education, and housing resources that follow. We’re grateful to the Boston Athletic Association for investing in a healthier, more connected community and for recognizing the power of running to change lives.”

Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of Bay State Games: “Bay State Games is honored and grateful to receive this community grant from the Boston Athletic Association Gives Back Program. This support will help us to expand recreation and education opportunities for youth and amateur athletes across Massachusetts, especially for underserved participants and communities.”

Kevin McCaffrey, Boston Educational Development Foundation: “It is hard to express how thankful I am to receive this grant. It will truly be instrumental in implementing our Spring Running Club programming at three elementary schools. The funds will be used to purchase running shoes and other equipment for our youth participants. It will help us to honor the commitment of our coaches by providing youth wellness opportunities. This award is very timely as it will allow us to add one and possibly two more sites for the spring by introducing it to schools who want to start a club, but do not have the funding set aside this year to do so.”

Tomorrow Peeples-Taylor, Boston Lions Track Club Founder and Head Coach: “We are deeply honored to receive the B.A.A. Gives Back Grant. This support helps us continue our mission of getting lives on track through track and field - providing youth with opportunities to grow as athletes, leaders, and community change makers. The Boston Lions Track Club is more than a team; we are a family committed to developing discipline, confidence, and resilience in every child we serve. We thank the B.A.A. for believing in our vision and investing in the future leaders of Boston.”

Mary Coulter-Bennett, Cops for Kids with Cancer Board Member: “The B.A.A. Gives Back Grant directly amplifies our ability to provide critical financial assistance to families of children with cancer. With this support, Cops for Kids with Cancer can help more families focus on what matters most—their child’s treatment and well-being.”

Silene Gordon, Executive Director, Heroes in Transition: “On behalf of Heroes In Transition, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Boston Athletic Association for your very generous donation in support of our Fitness In Real Motion (FIRM) program. Your contribution will have a profound impact on the lives of veterans, especially in encouraging them to maintain healthy and active lifestyles. This partnership is a testament to the B.A.A.'s dedication to our nation's heroes, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to helping those who have served. Your support is making a difference, and we look forward to continuing this important work together.”

Colleen Walsh, Director, Development & Communications of Massachusetts Wonderfund: "This grant from the B.A.A. means that more vulnerable children and teens engaged with the Department of Children and Families across Massachusetts will experience the positive benefits of joining a team with their friends, moving their bodies, and working towards a shared goal helping them to reach their highest potential and achieve better health outcomes."

Larry Spotted Crow Mann, Executive Director, Ohketeau Cultural Center: "The meaning of this grant is beyond words. We are deeply grateful, and we are excited to use this funding to support our Natives Run Youth event. Twenty-one miles of the Marathon route follow an ancient Nipmuc path that stretches back thousands of years and at the 2024 Boston Marathon we saw remarkable “firsts” for Native Americans across New England and history was made. For the first time ever, two Nipmuc runners completed the Boston Marathon in 2024. This extraordinary race has ignited inspiration among Tribal Citizens throughout New England—sparking a wave of motivation that continues to change lives. The Natives Run Youth event helps us prepare the next generation of athletes by providing meaningful opportunities, guidance, and encouragement for young Indigenous runners. Kuttubatomish! (thank you very much)"

Mary Blankemeier, Founder & CEO, Run Your City: "We are deeply honored to be recognized by the B.A.A., an organization that embodies the transformative power of running. This grant is a critical investment that directly enables our mission to remove barriers and provide every child with access to sports. With this support, we can keep our programs 100% free for every participant and empower more kids to reach their starting line, fostering the confidence and growth of young people in the Boston area and beyond.”

Bruno Contreras, Hub Director, Soccer Without Borders Boston: “We’re extremely excited to receive this funding. It will help us deliver a high-quality program across our two new middle-school sites in Framingham, covering transportation, league fees, and dedicated mentoring for more than 50 newcomer youth. This support comes at a critical moment, allowing us to continue breaking down barriers to participation so that every young person — regardless of their background or circumstances — can access a safe, welcoming, and empowering space through Soccer Without Borders.”

Alicia Conlin, Executive Director Wellstrong: "This grant from the Boston Athletic Association holds deep meaning for WellStrong. Our founder began by leading a small running group at a local recovery center, using movement as a pathway to hope. Today, this support makes it possible for our members in recovery to train, to run, and to continue proudly participating in the Falmouth Road Race, an event we’ve been honored to be part of for eight years. This grant helps reduce barriers, so even more runners can join us-crossing finish lines they once thought were impossible. For them, it’s not just running; it’s healing, confidence, and the powerful belief that they can reclaim their lives."

Bay State Games Announces 2025 Future Leaders Scholarship Recipients

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:17:14 GMT

The Bay State Games has selected six statewide scholarship recipients for the 2025 Future Leaders Scholarship Program. These student-athletes were selected from a large applicant pool after a process that included committee reviews of all applications and virtual interviews with selected applicants.

These future leaders were selected based on their achievements and involvement in academics, community service, athletics, and leadership roles. The Bay State Games Future Leaders Scholarship program was established in 1989 and has since distributed nearly $400,000 in financial aid. Each of these high school seniors will receive a $1,000 scholarship for their first year of college.

“Bay State Games is proud to continue the Future Leaders Scholarship program which since 1989 has provided over $400,000 in aid to support the continuing education of outstanding young leaders." said Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of the Bay State Games. “These well deserving student-athletes have excelled in the classroom, on the field and in the community, representing a variety of schools, sports and regions across Massachusetts”

This year’s six scholarship recipients are Elyse Bissada, Brooke Blahut, Abigail Howie, Olivia Laaper, Sabina Mackechnie, Molly McIntyre.

Elyse Bissada is a senior at Dover-Sherborn High School, where she is a four-year varsity field hockey and track & field athlete, as well as the team captain for both sports. In 2025, Elyse was a member of the Bay State Games Southeast field hockey team where she won a gold medal. Elyse is the founder of the Veterinary Medicine Club at her school and in her free time volunteers at local farms and Animal Rescue Leagues across the state. Elyse has committed to play field hockey and study biology at Hamilton College, where she plans to pursue veterinary medicine and ultimately establish an affordable low-cost clinic that serves her community.

Brooke Blahut is a senior at North Quincy High School where she is a 4-year varsity member of the soccer team, and captain of the varsity ice hockey team. Brooke is also a well accomplished figure skater. She began skating at age 2 at Winterland Skating School and is now a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist. Brooke has participated in Bay State Games annually since 2016, medaled 6 times, and is a 4-year Bay State Games High School Ambassador. Brooke is also the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Ambassador for NQHS. Brooke is Vice President of her class, a member of the National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society and academically ranks in the top 5% of her class with a 4.6 GPA. Brooke is a two-time team leader and participant in the FBI Teen Leadership Academy and plans to pursue her master’s in forensic science and criminology and become an FBI Special Agent.

Abigail Howie is a senior at Wilmington High School, where she is on the varsity soccer team and is captain of the Winter and Spring Track teams. Abigail serves as President of Student Council and the Wildcat Service Council, where she founded the “Bridging Generations” community initiative. She is a member of the National Honor Society, DECA, and Best Buddies. Abigail coaches a Wilmington fourth-grade team and is a USSF-certified soccer referee. She has most recently created an Alzheimer's Awareness community service project for her senior year. She hopes to continue her athletic career in college while studying sports management and marketing.

Olivia Laaper resides in Stow and is a senior at Fusion Academy in Burlington. Laaper has been a captain of multiple high school sports teams including Track & Field and Swimming. Olivia is captain of her archery team at Riverside Archers and has won multiple medals in archery at Bay State Games and state competitions. Beyond athletics, Olivia has gained hands-on experience in emergency medicine as a high school intern with Pro EMS and plans to take her EMT certification this fall. She gives back to her community by lifeguarding and coaching youth swimming at Goldfish Swim School, volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters and at local food banks. In college, Olivia plans to pursue a degree in nursing with a minor in emergency medicine and psychology.

Sabina Mackechnie is a senior at East Longmeadow High School where she is a three sport athlete and captain in Soccer, Basketball and Lacrosse. She has earned all-league and second-team All-Western Mass honors in soccer and lacrosse. Sabina has been a By State Games Ambassador for two years and is a member of her school's Athletic Leadership Council and Pink Ribbon Club. Sabina participates in canned food drives and fundraisers for her school sports teams. Sabina will continue her lacrosse career at Springfield College while pursuing a degree in Education.

Molly McIntyre is a senior at Norton High School where she is a three-sport captain in cross country, basketball, and outdoor track, earning multiple TVL All-Star honors, and MVP awards. Molly serves in key leadership roles on Student Council, DECA, Best Buddies, and five National Honor Societies. She volunteers at local youth sports programs, community events, and the MSG Gregory Trent Foundation. Molly works part-time at a donut shop and local ice cream store. She plans on attending Stonehill College where she will compete in track and study Finance and Marketing.

For more information on the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, click here.

For a list of past recipients and the colleges and universities they've attended, click here .

About the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation/Bay State Games

Bay State Games Selects 80 MA student-athletes for the 2025-2026 High School Ambassador Class

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:19:25 GMT

Bay State Games Selects 80 MA student-athletes for the 2025-2026 High School Ambassador Class

Woburn, MA - The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation / Bay State Games is proud to announce the 80 selected high school student-athletes who have been chosen to serve as Ambassadors for the 2025-2026 academic year.

These student leaders were selected from schools and communities across Massachusetts based on their involvement in athletics, commitment to leadership, and desire to inspire future participation in the Bay State Games and statewide community sport initiatives.

The Ambassador Program provides leadership development, event experience, and networking opportunities while ambassadors serve as representatives of Bay State Games in their schools, on their teams, and in their communities. Ambassadors play a key role in growing awareness, supporting recruitment efforts, and connecting their peers to the opportunities and events offered through Bay State Games including the Summer & Winter Games, scholarships, internships, and other year-round programs.

“The Ambassador Program helps expand statewide awareness and impact of Bay State Games programs while mentoring high school students on the career and education opportunities available in the world of sports” said Kevin Cummings, Bay State Games Executive Director.

“This class of ambassadors represents the next generation of leaders in sport from across Massachusetts. We are excited to support them as they help inspire participation in the Bay State Games and lay the foundation for their future careers”

The 2025-2025 Ambassador program kicked off on November 2 with a statewide Ambassador Summit at the Natick Armory, hosted by the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Ambassadors from across the state participated in the program that included a fitness warm up and team building exercises, a panel discussion on the college athletic recruiting process and an address from motivational speaker, philanthropist, athlete and race director Dave McGillivray.

For a list of selected Ambassadors, please visit - https://www.baystategames.org/current-ambassadors

The Ambassador term began in October 2025 and runs through July 2026.

For more information on the Bay State Games Ambassador Program, visit https://www.baystategames.org/high-school-ambassador

Kevin Cummings Receives Highest National Honor from National Congress of State Games

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:52:32 GMT

BSG Executive Director Kevin Cummings Receives The 2025 NCSG Jim Hallihan Legacy Award

The Bay State Games (BSG) is proud to announce that Executive Director Kevin Cummings has been awarded the Jim Hallihan Legacy Award, the highest honor given by the National Congress of State Games (NCSG). The award was presented at the 2025 SportsTravel Awards during the 2025 NCSG Annual Symposium held in conjunction with the TEAMS Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

The Jim Hallihan Legacy Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the development and betterment of the State Games movement across the United States. Kevin Cummings' decades of service and leadership have made a lasting impact on both the Bay State Games and the NCSG community.

Cummings is currently serving his third term as President of the National Congress of State Games, a role he previously held from 2005–2007 and 2023–2025. He has served on the NCSG Board of Directors for over 20 years, including 12 years as Vice President, and chaired the State Games of America (SGA) Committee from 2013 through 2024. Under his leadership, the SGA host city selection and contract process has been conducted for eight locations across the country.

Since 2007, Cummings has represented NCSG on the United States Olympic Committee’s Affiliated Organization Council. He has also played a key role at the TEAMS Conference for over a decade, promoting opportunities for states to launch or expand State Games programs.

Beyond his work with NCSG, Kevin’s contributions to the broader sports and event management industries are extensive. A 1983 graduate of Boston College, he has worked on two Olympic Games (1996 in Atlanta and 2002 in Salt Lake City), and has long served as a consultant for major events including the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, Falmouth Road Race, and others. He has been a game day statistician for the NFL/New England Patriots since the mid-1980s.

Bay State Games Strengthens Ties with MIAA

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:29:39 GMT

Bay State Games Strengthens Ties with MIAA

The Bay State Games (BSG) is proud to announce a yearlong sponsorship of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), a partnership that unites two organizations dedicated to supporting student-athletes across the Commonwealth.

Through this sponsorship, the Bay State Games will enhance its connection to the state’s high school athletic community while supporting the MIAA’s mission of promoting educational athletics. It will also introduce more high school athletes to the opportunities available through the Bay State Summer and Winter Games. Both organizations recognize the importance of building lifelong lessons through athletics, preparing young people not only for success in sports but also in life.

“The Bay State Games is honored to support the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association,” said Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of Bay State Games. “This sponsorship reflects our mutual dedication to providing student-athletes with meaningful opportunities to excel both on and off the field. The alignment of our missions makes this partnership a natural fit.”

“The MIAA is proud to partner with the Bay State Games to celebrate and expand opportunities for student-athletes across Massachusetts,” said Bob Baldwin, Executive Director of the MIAA. “Together, we share a commitment to teamwork, sportsmanship, and creating memorable experiences that inspire young people both on and off the field.”

This sponsorship highlights the continued collaboration between two of Massachusetts’ most respected athletic organizations and reaffirms their joint mission to support the next generation of leaders through the power of sport.

With this partnership, the Bay State Games and the MIAA will continue to elevate the athletic experience for students across the state, ensuring that Massachusetts remains a leader in youth and amateur sports.

Bay State Games Announces 2025 Athletes of the Year

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:00:30 GMT

(L-R) Delaney Ochs (Baton Twirling), Dewey Hathaway (Archery), Ginny Richburg (Track & Field), Wayne Dickenson (Judo & Table Tennis)

Bay State Games is excited to announce they have selected its Athletes of the Year. This award is based on participation in the Games and other athletic achievements. The 2025 selections for Athlete of the Year are:

Female Youth Athlete – Delaney Ochs

Female Adult Athlete – Ginny Richburg

 Male Youth Athlete – Dewey Hathaway

Male Adult Athlete - Wayne Dickenson

Delaney Ochs , 12, of South Hadley, MA has been twirling since the age of two and is the Feature Twirler for the South Hadley High School Marching Band. A seven-year Bay State Games competitor, she has earned 29 gold, 17 silver, and 6 bronze medals, along with numerous state, regional, and national honors, including the 2025 Pre-Teen Miss Majorette of Massachusetts and the 2022 Bay State Games Sportsmanship Award. A member of the award-winning Belchertown Twirlers, Delaney has overcome health challenges and continues to train daily with dedication and passion.

Ginny Richburg, 66, of York, ME has 40 years experience as a coach and educator. As an athlete at Brandeis University, she became the first woman to represent the school at the NCAA Championships and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2009. She coached successful high school track, cross country, and soccer programs, guiding Randolph Union HS cross country to four state titles. Ginny has earned multiple national titles in masters track and represented Team USA at the World Masters Championships. She has competed in Bay State Games in 2019, 21, 24 and won nine medals.

Dewey Hathaway, 18, of Chesterfield, MA is a freshman at Western New England University majoring in Electrical Engineering. He is a member of USA Archery’s U18 Team and captured gold at the 2024 World Archery Field Championships and the 2023 World Archery Youth Worlds. He has also won the 2025 JOAD Nationals Championship and numerous nationwide tournaments including Arizona Cup, Buckeye Classic in Ohio and the Vegas Shoot. Dewey has competed in the Bay State Games archery competition since 2018 and has won four golds and one silver medal.

Wayne Dickenson, 61, of Somerset, MA a 5th-degree black belt and Head Coach at Celtic Judo Club. He has competed in two sports at Bay State Games since 1995, earning 15 gold and 3 silver medals in Judo as well as bronze in table tennis. A 13-time Judo National Masters Champion, 5-time Pan Am Masters Champion, and 7-time World Masters/Veterans medalist, Wayne most recently won silver in Abu Dhabi in 2023. Wayne was instrumental in organizing Bay State Games judo events and served as commissioner for four years.

For more information on the Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program and past winners, go to www.baystategames.org/AOY .

Bay State Games Announces 2025 Sportsmanship Award Recipients

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:51:33 GMT

Bay State Games Announces 2025 Sportsmanship Award Recipients

The Bay State Games is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2025 Sportsmanship Awards Presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods, an honor given annually to athletes who best demonstrate fairness, respect, integrity, and a commitment to the spirit of competition.

This year, more than 40 athletes from across Massachusetts, representing eight different sports, were chosen by their coaches for their outstanding character and leadership. These honorees stood out not only for their athletic performance, but also for the way they carried themselves on and off the field during the 2025 Bay State Summer Games.

“Sportsmanship is a core value of the Bay State Games which we emphasize to all athletes, coaches and parents” said Executive Director, Kevin Cummings. “We are grateful for the support of DICK’S Sporting Goods which allows us to recognize these outstanding student-athletes who are role models for good sportsmanship”

In recognition of their achievement, each recipient is awarded a Bay State Games Sportsmanship award certificate and medal.

The full list of the 2025 Sportsmanship Award recipients is available at www.baystategames.org/sportsmanship

Bay State Games Announces 2025 High School Spirit Award Recipients

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:31:56 GMT

Bay State Games Announces 2025 High School Spirit Award Recipients

Bay State Games is excited to reveal the recipients of the 2025 High School Spirit Challenge, awarding $1,000 grants to three Massachusetts high schools that demonstrated outstanding support and participation in the 2025 Bay State Summer Games.

These awards, organized by the Bay State Games, recognize Massachusetts High Schools that have the largest representation of athletes participating during the 2025 Bay State Summer Games. Bay State Games hopes these grants will support Massachusetts athletic programs.

Award winners by enrollment category:

Small schools (500 students and under): Pope Francis Preparatory

Medium schools (501–999 students): Somerset-Berkley Regional High School

Large schools (1000+): Agawam High School

Three $1,000 grants, one per enrollment category, are awarded to schools with the highest number of registered student-athletes. Winners are determined by participation data collected during the Summer Games registration period, which spans from March through late July.

“Since 1982, the support of high school athletic directors from across Massachusetts has been instrumental to our long-time success” said Kevin Cummings, Bay State Games Executive Director. “We welcome the opportunity to recognize schools for their support and provide funds to enhance their athletic programs”

For more information on the High School Spirit Challenge, please visit https://www.baystategames.org/spirit

2025 Girls Basketball Showcase Recap

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:14:32 GMT

The 2025 Girls Basketball Showcase took place between July 18th and July 20th

at Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst in Newton

RESULTS

Friday July 18

Game 1

Northeast Comeback Runs Out Of Steam Against Central

Northeast couldn't quite finish off a comeback against Central, falling 51-45 on Friday. Central led by as many as 22 points before hanging on for the win.

Despite the loss, Peyton DiBiasio had a solid game with 26 points for Northeast.

Trailing 24-21, Central went on an 18-point run to take the lead. Northeast had a promising first half, taking a 24-21 lead into halftime, but couldn't hold on for the victory.

The fourth quarter was the best for Northeast as they outscored Central 19-10. DiBiasio scored 11 points in the quarter.

DiBiasio knocked down six shots from beyond the arc for Northeast. Kaitlyn Hashem (7 points), Tessa Andriano (5 points), Shea Tassinari (3 points), Sophia Gallivan (2 points), and Madilyn Halmen (2 points) also pitched in for Northeast.

Akosua Adu-Gyamfi was the leading scorer for Central with eight points. Adu-Gyamfi hit two threes for Central. Mia Ducos (7 points), Alicia Stone (7 points), Elizabeth Bennington Lynch (6 points), Lillian Denomme (6 points), Kathleen Galvin (5 points), Camryn Kinne (3 points), Maria Fox (3 points), and Claire Acocelli (2 points) helped out Central as well.

Game 2

Emersynn Cage Lead West Past Metro

A strong performance from Emersynn Cage, helped West defeat Metro, 54-31, on Friday. Cage scored 15 points to lead the way for West.

The game was tied at 2 when West went on a 16-point run to take the lead. West got out to a 45-22 lead at halftime before closing out the victory.

West bested Metro 23-8 in the first quarter, their strongest of the game.

Cage hit two threes for West. Lauren Cross (11 points), Taryn Carriveau (10 points), Taylor Bullough (4 points), River Seagrave (4 points), Kate Phillips (4 points), Lacey Bermudez-Lizardi (3 points), Noelani Santiago (2 points), and Katie Gilhooly (1 point) also pitched in for West.

Linda Sheng was the leading scorer for Metro with 10 points. Also contributing for Metro were Cailynne Tyler (8 points), Emilia Maria-Babcock (5 points), Kiara Collins (4 points), Regan Antonelli (2 points), and Nell Sparks (2 points).

Game 3

Linda Sheng Lead Metro Past Central

Linda Sheng scored 18 points to lead Metro past Central, 64-52, on Friday.

Leading 36-24, Metro went on a 7-point run to pull further away. Metro got out to a 41-24 lead at halftime before closing out the victory.

Metro controlled the first quarter, outscoring Central 18-8.

Sheng, Cailynne Tyler, and Regan Antonelli each hit multiple three-pointers for Metro. Nell Sparks (14 points), Antonelli (8 points), Kiara Collins (7 points), Emilia Maria-Babcock (7 points), Tyler (6 points), and Bailey Ferguson (2 points) helped out Metro as well.

Mia Ducos was the leading scorer for Central with 12 points. Akosua Adu-Gyamfi, Camryn Kinne, Ducos, and Claire Acocelli each hit multiple three-pointers for Central. Additional scorers for Central included Alicia Stone (11 points), Lillian Denomme (7 points), Adu-Gyamfi (6 points), Kinne (6 points), Acocelli (6 points), Kathleen Galvin (3 points), Maya Lewis (2 points), and Elizabeth Bennington Lynch (1 point).

Game 4

Southeast/Coastal Sneak Past Northeast

Southeast/Coastal narrowly defeated Northeast, 45-43, on Friday.

Southeast/Coastal trailed 21-10 at one point in the game before mounting their comeback.

Trailing 8-7, Northeast went on an 11-point run to take the lead. Southeast/Coastal captured the win despite trailing 25-18 at halftime.

Southeast/Coastal controlled the fourth quarter, outscoring Northeast 15-10.

Josslyn Mantoni led Southeast/Coastal in scoring with 14 points. Mallorie Peterson knocked down four shots from beyond the arc for Southeast/Coastal. Additional scorers for Southeast/Coastal included Peterson (12 points), Mya Knowles (8 points), Eden Murray (7 points), and Sophia Forrester (4 points).

Peyton DiBiasio led Northeast in scoring with 14 points. DiBiasio knocked down two shots from beyond the arc for Northeast. Additional scorers for Northeast included Hannah Frew (9 points), Shea Tassinari (8 points), Kaitlyn Hashem (4 points), Dominique Breton (3 points), Madilyn Halmen (3 points), and Tessa Andriano (2 points).

Saturday July 19

Game 5

Metro Beat Southeast/Coastal Thanks To Nell Sparks

Metro past Southeast/Coastal, 49-23, on Saturday as Nell Sparks scored 16 points.

Leading 22-16, Metro went on a 17-point run to pull further away. Metro had a strong first half, leading 31-16 at halftime and never looked back, securing the victory.

Sparks poured in 12 points in the second quarter as Metro outscored Southeast/Coastal 23-2.

Also contributing for Metro were Linda Sheng (10 points), Emilia Maria-Babcock (9 points), Kiara Collins (7 points), Maya Fu (3 points), Katerin Landaverde (2 points), and Cailynne Tyler (2 points).

Mallorie Peterson was the leading scorer for Southeast/Coastal with nine points. Peterson knocked down three shots from beyond the arc for Southeast/Coastal. Also contributing for Southeast/Coastal were Eden Murray (8 points), Mya Knowles (4 points), and Kylie O’Brien (2 points).

Game 6

West Win Hard Fought Contest Against Central

West defeated Central, 65-50, in a back-and-forth game on Saturday. There were eight lead changes in the game.

Taryn Carriveau scored 15 points to lead West.

The game was tied at 32 when West went on a 10-point run to take the lead. West had a strong first half, leading 34-32 at halftime and never looked back, securing the victory.

West bested Central 22-3 in the third quarter, their strongest of the game.

Katie Gilhooly, Aubrie Jodoin, Emersynn Cage, and River Seagrave each hit multiple three-pointers for West. Also contributing for West were Cage (13 points), Jodoin (12 points), Gilhooly (7 points), Seagrave (6 points), Kate Phillips (5 points), Taylor Bullough (4 points), and Lauren Cross (3 points).

Lillian Denomme led Central in scoring with 16 points. Akosua Adu-Gyamfi (7 points), Camryn Kinne (5 points), Kathleen Galvin (5 points), Maria Fox (5 points), Alicia Stone (3 points), Madelyn Hogan (2 points), Mia Ducos (2 points), and Claire Acocelli (2 points) helped out Central as well.

Game 7

Taryn Carriveau Carries West To Victory Over Southeast/Coastal

West past Southeast/Coastal, 71-52, on Saturday as Taryn Carriveau scored 34 points.

Leading 27-24, West went on a 13-1 run to pull further away. West had a strong first half, leading 36-25 at halftime and never looked back, securing the victory. Leading 56-46, West went on a 10-point run to pull further away.

West played particularly well in the second quarter, outscoring Southeast/Coastal 19-11.

Carriveau and Lauren Cross each hit multiple three-pointers for West. Additional scorers for West included Cross (23 points), Kate Phillips (6 points), Katie Gilhooly (3 points), Noelani Santiago (3 points), and Emersynn Cage (2 points).

Kylie O’Brien was the leading scorer for Southeast/Coastal with 15 points. Mya Knowles (13 points), Josslyn Mantoni (10 points), Eden Murray (9 points), Sophia Forrester (7 points), and Mallorie Peterson (1 point) also pitched in for Southeast/Coastal.

Game 8

Big Game From Peyton DiBiasio Not Enough As Northeast Fall To Metro

Peyton DiBiasio scored 14 points, but Northeast still fell to Metro, 49-41, on Saturday.

The game was tied at 16 when Metro went on an 11-2 run to take the lead. Leading 32-29, Metro went on an 8-point run to pull further away.

The first quarter was the best for Northeast, as they outscored Metro 9-7.

DiBiasio hit two threes for Northeast. Also contributing for Northeast were Sophia Gallivan (8 points), Madilyn Halmen (6 points), Shea Tassinari (4 points), Hannah Frew (3 points), Kaitlyn Hashem (3 points), and Tessa Andriano (3 points).

Nell Sparks was the leading scorer for Metro with 20 points. Additional scorers for Metro included Linda Sheng (14 points), Kiara Collins (8 points), Cailynne Tyler (6 points), and Emilia Maria-Babcock (1 point).

Sunday July 20

Game 9

West Battle Hard In Loss To Northeast

West fell to Northeast, 61-54, in a back-and-forth game on Sunday. There were 12 lead changes in the game.

West faced a tough challenge, as they fell behind by 13 points 45-32, but never gave up and tried to mount a comeback.

Trailing 29-26, Northeast went on a 13-point run to take the lead. West had a strong start to the game, leading 29-28 at halftime, but couldn't keep up the momentum and ultimately fell short.

West bested Northeast 20-14 in the fourth quarter, their strongest of the game.

Taryn Carriveau was the leading scorer for West with 13 points. Carriveau, Noelani Santiago, and Lauren Cross each hit multiple three-pointers for West. Additional scorers for West included Kate Phillips (12 points), Taylor Bullough (10 points), Cross (8 points), Santiago (6 points), Emersynn Cage (4 points), and Lacey Bermudez-Lizardi (1 point).

Peyton DiBiasio scored 11 points to lead Northeast. Madilyn Halmen and DiBiasio each hit multiple three-pointers for Northeast. Also contributing for Northeast were Sophia Gallivan (10 points), Tessa Andriano (9 points), Hannah Frew (9 points), Kaitlyn Hashem (7 points), Halmen (6 points), Shea Tassinari (6 points), and Dominique Breton (3 points).

Game 10

Central Sneak Past Southeast/Coastal

Central narrowly defeated Southeast/Coastal, 62-58, on Sunday.

Central held on for the win after building an 11-point lead at 62-51.

Central fell behind 34-32 at halftime before claiming victory in the end. Leading 55-51, Central went on a 7-point run to pull further away.

The third quarter was the best for Central, as they outscored Southeast/Coastal 18-8.

Camryn Kinne was the leading scorer for Central with 12 points. Mia Ducos and Kinne each hit multiple three-pointers for Central. Additional scorers for Central included Ducos (9 points), Alicia Stone (8 points), Kathleen Galvin (7 points), Billie Whittle (6 points), Madelyn Hogan (6 points), Maya Lewis (4 points), Lillian Denomme (4 points), Akosua Adu-Gyamfi (2 points), Claire Acocelli (2 points), and Elizabeth Bennington Lynch (2 points).

Eden Murray was the leading scorer for Southeast/Coastal with 18 points. Mallorie Peterson, Mya Knowles, and Kylie O’Brien each hit multiple three-pointers for Southeast/Coastal. Additional scorers for Southeast/Coastal included Sophia Forrester (15 points), Peterson (11 points), Knowles (6 points), O’Brien (6 points), and Josslyn Mantoni (2 points).

Bronze Game

Alicia Stone Lead Central Past Southeast/Coastal

Alicia Stone scored 13 points to lead Central past Southeast/Coastal, 48-32, on Sunday.

The game was tied at 19 when Central went on a 16-point run to take the lead. The game was tied at 19 at halftime before Central pulled out the victory in the second half.

Central bested Southeast/Coastal 19-3 in the third quarter, their strongest of the game.

Elizabeth Bennington Lynch (8 points), Mia Ducos (7 points), Camryn Kinne (6 points), Lillian Denomme (5 points), Kathleen Galvin (4 points), Madelyn Hogan (3 points), and Claire Acocelli (2 points) helped out Central as well.

Mallorie Peterson led Southeast/Coastal in scoring with nine points. Peterson hit three threes for Southeast/Coastal. Sophia Forrester (7 points), Mya Knowles (5 points), Josslyn Mantoni (4 points), Kylie O’Brien (4 points), and Eden Murray (3 points) also pitched in for Southeast/Coastal.

Gold Game

Linda Sheng Lead Metro Past West

Linda Sheng scored 20 points to lead Metro past West, 59-46, on Sunday.

Metro got out to a 32-21 lead at halftime before closing out the victory. Leading 34-26, Metro went on a 12-point run to pull further away.

The second quarter was the best for Metro, as they outscored West 18-9.

Nell Sparks (14 points), Emilia Maria-Babcock (10 points), Cailynne Tyler (5 points), Maya Fu (3 points), Regan Antonelli (3 points), Kiara Collins (2 points), and Bailey Ferguson (2 points) helped out Metro as well.

Lauren Cross scored 16 points to lead West. Cross knocked down four shots from beyond the arc for West. Taryn Carriveau (12 points), Lacey Bermudez-Lizardi (4 points), Kate Phillips (4 points), Aubrie Jodoin (3 points), Emersynn Cage (2 points), Noelani Santiago (2 points), Katie Gilhooly (2 points), and Taylor Bullough (1 point) also pitched in for West.

2025 Boys Volleyball Showcase Recap

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:11:56 GMT

The 2025 Boys Volleyball Showcase took place between July 12th and July 13th

at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS

Game 1: Northeast v. Central Boys

In the opening match of the Bay State Games Boys Volleyball Showcase, Northeast delivered a commanding performance, sweeping Central in straight sets. The final scores were 25-13 and 25-11 in favor of Northeast.

From the first whistle, Northeast controlled the tempo with strong serves, aggressive net play, and solid defensive coverage. Their cohesive team play and communication kept Central off-balance throughout both sets. Central showed flashes of promise but struggled to find rhythm against Northeast’s consistent pressure.

The Southeast team served as the work crew for this match.

With this dominant victory, Northeast sets a strong tone for the rest of the tournament.

Game 2: Southeast v. West Boys

In the second volleyball match of the day, West edged out Southeast in two straight sets, winning 25-22 and 25-17.

The opening set was tightly contested, with both teams trading points in a back-and-forth battle. West pulled ahead late with a key run, capitalizing on Southeast errors and strong serving to take the set 25-22.

In the second set, West built on their momentum, tightening up their defense and finding success at the net. Southeast fought hard but couldn’t keep pace, as West closed out the match with a 25-17 victory.

Northeast served as the work team for this match.

With this win, West starts the tournament strong, showing early promise in this year’s showcase.

Game 3: Coastal v. Northeast Boys

In a thrilling opening match of the boys volleyball Round Robin tournament, Northeast edged out Coastal in a hard-fought three-set battle. After dropping the first set, Northeast stormed back to take the next two, winning the match with set scores of 25-20 and 17-15.

Coastal came out strong in the opening set, using sharp serving and aggressive net play to keep Northeast on their heels. They maintained a steady lead to take the first set 25-21.

Refusing to back down, Northeast regrouped in the second set. With improved communication and a more consistent attack, they pulled ahead midway through and held on to win 25-20, forcing a decisive third set.

The final set was a nail-biter, with both teams trading points and momentum. In the end, Northeast showed grit under pressure, narrowly clinching the set 17-15 to complete the comeback victory.

West served as the work team for this match.

Northeast earns a hard-earned win, while Coastal proves they’re a tough competitor in this closely contested matchup.

Game 4: Central v. Southeast Boys

In the fourth match, Southeast secured a straight-set victory over Central, winning 25-15 and 25-21.

Southeast came out strong in the first set, establishing an early lead with consistent serving and aggressive play at the net. Central struggled to find rhythm, and Southeast capitalized on errors to take the set comfortably, 25-15.

The second set was more competitive, with Central tightening up their defense and keeping pace early on. However, Southeast maintained their composure and pulled away late, closing out the match with a 25-21 win.

West served as the work team for this match.

With this win, Southeast picks up a solid victory, showing poise and energy as the tournament continues.

Game 5: Northeast v. West Boys

In one of the most competitive matches of the boys’ volleyball showcase so far, Northeast edged out West in a thrilling three-set showdown. Set scores were 25-17 and 16-14 in favor of Northeast and 25-20 in favor of West.

Northeast started strong, dominating the first set with sharp execution and aggressive play. Their serve-receive and net presence kept West off-balance, leading to a convincing 25-17 win.

West bounced back in the second set, adjusting their strategy and cutting down on errors. With improved communication and timely kills, they took control late in the set and evened the match with a 25-20 victory.

The third and deciding set was a nail-biter. Both teams battled point for point, trading momentum and showing great resilience. In the end, Northeast held their nerve, clinching the set 16-14 and the match in dramatic fashion.

Southeast served as the work team for this match.

Northeast’s victory adds another strong result to their Round Robin campaign, while West showed toughness in a closely contested loss.

Game 6: Coastal v. Central Boys

In Game 6 of the Boys’ Volleyball Showcase, Coastal held off a determined Central squad to win in straight sets, 27-25 and 25-22.

The opening set was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading leads and pushing each other past the 25-point mark. Coastal managed to stay composed under pressure, edging out Central 27-25 in a thrilling finish.

The second set followed a similar pattern, with Central fighting hard to stay in the match. Coastal, however, maintained a slight edge with steady serving and solid defense, eventually sealing the set 25-22 to complete the sweep.

Southeast served as the work team for this match..

With this win, Coastal picks up a key victory and continues to build momentum in the tournament, while Central showed grit in a tightly contested matchup.

Game 7: Southeast v. Coastal Boys

In Game 7 of the volleyball showcase, Southeast delivered a strong performance to defeat Coastal in straight sets, 25-22 and 25-19.

The first set was closely contested, with both teams exchanging runs and keeping the score tight throughout. Southeast pulled ahead late with key defensive plays and clutch serving, holding on to win the set 25-22.

In the second set, Southeast built on their momentum, establishing an early lead and maintaining control with smart hitting and solid court coverage. Coastal battled to stay close, but Southeast’s consistency proved too much as they closed out the match 25-19.

Central served as the work team for this match.

With this win, Southeast continues to show strong form in the tournament, while Coastal looks to regroup heading into their next matchup.

Game 8: West v. Central Boys

In the eighth game of the volleyball showcase, West cruised to a straight-set victory over Central with scores of 25-12 and 25-17.

West came out firing in the first set, dominating from the service line and applying consistent pressure at the net. Central struggled to find their rhythm as West jumped to an early lead and never looked back, taking the set decisively, 25-12.

The second set saw a more competitive effort from Central, but West maintained control with disciplined defense and efficient offensive execution. A late run sealed the deal as West closed out the match with a 25-17 win.

Coastal served as the work team for this match.

With this convincing win, West continues to assert itself as one of the strong contenders in the tournament, while Central looks to bounce back in knock-out play.

Game 9: Northeast v. Southeast Boys

To start off Sunday, in a high-energy matchup during Game 9 of the boys’ volleyball showcase , Southeast outlasted Northeast in three sets, claiming the victory with scores of 25-14 and 15-9.

Southeast came out dominant in the first set, jumping to an early lead with powerful serving and a fast-paced attack. Northeast had difficulty keeping up with Southeast’s rhythm, and the set ended decisively at 25-14.

Northeast responded in the second set with better communication and stronger defense. They found success with consistent hitting and forced several Southeast errors, pulling away to win 25-19 and tie the match at one set apiece.

In the deciding set, Southeast regained their focus and intensity. They controlled the tempo early and kept Northeast at arm’s length, ultimately finishing the set 15-9 to secure the win.

Coastal served as the work team for this match.

The win boosts Southeast’s morale as they head into knock-out play, while Northeast put up a strong fight in one of the most competitive matches to start the day.

Game 10: West v. Coastal Boys

In the final match of Round Robin play, West closed it out with a strong straight-set win over Coastal, taking the match 25-18 and 25-21.

West set the tone early in the first set with consistent serving and aggressive net play, building a steady lead that Coastal couldn’t overcome. Their balanced attack and defensive hustle led to a 25-18 victory.

The second set was more tightly contested, with Coastal pushing back and keeping the score close. However, West maintained their composure and executed key plays down the stretch to pull away and finish the match 25-21.

Central served as the work team for this final match.

With this win, West wraps up the Round Robin with the 1 seed in knock-out play, while Coastal showed resilience but couldn’t break through against a well-organized West squad.

Game 11: (4) Coastal v. (5) Central Boys

In a tightly contested matchup, Coastal (4) edged out Central (5) in straight sets, winning 25-23 and 25-21.

The first set was a nail-biter, with both teams exchanging leads and battling point for point. Coastal managed to pull ahead in the closing moments, securing the set 25-23 with clutch serving and solid defense.

The second set remained competitive, but Coastal maintained control through consistent attacking and strong teamwork. They closed out the set 25-21 to clinch the match.

The first-seeded West served as the work team.

Coastal’s win strengthened their position as the 4th seed, as they will take on 1-seeded West in the semifinals, while Central fought hard as the 5th seed in a well-matched battle, ending their run in the 2025 Bay State Games Boys’ Volleyball Showcase.

Game 12: (1) West vs (4) Coastal Boys

In the first semi-final game, top-seeded West asserted their dominance with a straight-set victory over 4-seeded Coastal, winning 25-20 and 25-12.

The opening set was competitive, with Coastal putting up a strong fight and trading points early. However, West pulled away in the final stretch behind powerful serving and precise attacking to take the set 25-20.

In the second set, West ramped up the pressure, overwhelming Coastal with aggressive net play and tight defense. Coastal struggled to keep pace as West closed out the match decisively with a 25-12 set.

Central served as the work team for this match.

With this win, West moves on confidently to the finals, while Coastal will look to regroup heading into the bronze match.

Game 13: (2) Southeast vs (3) Northeast

In a thrilling semi-final showdown, second-seeded Southeast edged out third-seeded Northeast in a tight three-set battle, winning 25-23, 19-25, and 15-9.

The first set was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads and battling fiercely. Southeast managed to pull ahead late, capitalizing on strong serves and timely kills to take the set 25-23.

Northeast came back strong in the second set, tightening their defense and increasing their offensive consistency. They controlled the pace and secured the set 25-19 to force a decisive third set.

In the final set, Southeast regained momentum and maintained control from the start. With aggressive serving and solid teamwork, they pulled away to close out the set 15-9, clinching the match.

Top-seeded West served as the work team.

Southeast’s victory earns them a spot in the finals against top-seeded West, while Northeast fought hard but fell just short in this hard-fought contest, earning a spot against Coastal in the bronze matchup.

Bronze: (3) Northeast vs (4) Coastal Boys:

In the bronze medal matchup, third-seeded Northeast came out on top in a closely contested two-set battle against fourth-seeded Coastal, winning 25-22 and 28-26.

The first set featured intense rallies and solid defense from both teams, but Northeast managed to pull ahead in the final points, securing the set 25-22.

The second set was even more dramatic, with neither team willing to give an inch. The set extended beyond the standard 25 points, with Northeast ultimately prevailing 28-26 after a thrilling back-and-forth finish.

Southeast (2) served as the work team for the bronze match.

Northeast’s victory earned them the bronze medal, capping off a hard-fought tournament, while Coastal gave a strong effort but fell just short in this intense contest.

Championship: (1) West vs (2) Southeast Boys:

In a thrilling gold matchup, second-seeded Southeast upset top-seeded West in straight sets, winning 25-22 and 25-17 to claim the tournament title.

The first set was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging leads and battling hard. Southeast pulled ahead late behind powerful serves and timely kills, edging out West 25-22 in a nail-biter.

Building on their momentum, Southeast took control of the second set early, showcasing strong defense and aggressive attacking at the net. West struggled to keep pace as Southeast closed out the set 25-17 to secure the championship victory.

Fourth-seeded Coastal served as the work team for the gold match.

Southeast’s impressive win caps off a dominant tournament run and earns them gold, while West fought valiantly but fell just short in the championship match.

2025 Girls Volleyball Showcase Recap

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:11:28 GMT

The 2025 Girls Volleyball Showcase took place between July 12th and July 13th

at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS

Game 1: Northeast v. Central Girls

In the opening game of the 2025 Bay State Games Girls’ Volleyball Showcase, Northeast came out on top with a solid straight-set victory over Central, winning 25-21 and 25-18.

The first set was closely contested, with both teams exchanging points and momentum. Central fought hard, but Northeast's balanced attack and steady defense helped them pull ahead late, securing a 25-21 win.

In the second set, Northeast continued their strong play, maintaining consistent serving and aggressive net play. Central struggled to break through as Northeast built a commanding lead, eventually finishing the set 25-18 to take the match.

Metro-Southeast served as the work team for this game.

With this win, Northeast starts the tournament strong, while Central will look to regroup for their next matchup.

Game 2: Metro-Southeast v. West Girls

In the second Round Robin match of the day, West took control early and never looked back, securing a straight-set victory over Metro-Southeast with scores of 25-20 and 25-19.

The first set was a competitive one, with Metro-Southeast putting up a strong fight and staying close for much of the set. However, West's consistent serving and solid defensive play allowed them to pull away at the end, winning 25-20.

In the second set, West continued to build on their momentum, executing sharp attacks and managing to keep Metro-Southeast's offense at bay. Despite a strong effort from Metro-Southeast, West closed out the match with a 25-19 victory.

Central served as the work team for this match.

West’s win gives them a strong start in the tournament, while Metro-Southeast will look to adjust and bounce back in their upcoming games.

Game 3: Northeast v. Coastal Girls

In the third Round Robin matchup of the day, Northeast defeated Coastal in straight sets, 25-16 and 25-19.

The first set was all Northeast, who dominated from the start with sharp serving and quick transitions. Coastal struggled to find their rhythm, allowing Northeast to take control early and finish strong with a 25-16 victory.

Coastal came out more determined in the second set, making a push to stay competitive. However, Northeast’s balanced offense and solid defense proved too much. They pulled away late in the set, securing a 25-19 win to seal the match.

West served as the work team for this game.

Northeast's solid performance puts them in a strong position in the tournament, while Coastal will look to regroup and adjust as the competition continues.

Game 4: Metro-Southeast v. Central Girls

In the fourth Round Robin match of the day, Metro-Southeast powered past Central with a straight-set victory, winning 25-21 and 25-16.

The first set was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams exchanging points early on. However, Metro-Southeast’s aggressive serving and solid net play helped them seize control late in the set, finishing 25-21.

In the second set, Metro-Southeast maintained their momentum, tightening up their defense and continuing to execute their offense efficiently. Central fought hard but couldn't keep up, and Metro-Southeast closed out the set 25-16 to seal the win.

Northeast served as the work team for this match.

With this win, Metro-Southeast gains a valuable victory, while Central will look to regroup for their upcoming games.

Game 5: West v. Coastal Girls

In the fifth Round Robin matchup, Coastal claimed a strong straight-set victory over West, winning 25-21 and 25-16.

The first set was competitive, with both teams exchanging leads. West put up a solid fight, but Coastal's serving and quick transitions gave them the edge. With a late run, Coastal secured the first set 25-21.

Coastal continued to dominate in the second set, improving their defense and maintaining aggressive net play. West struggled to keep pace, and Coastal finished the match with a 25-16 win.

Central served as the work team for this match.

Coastal's victory gives them a boost in the standings, while West will look to adjust for their next matchup in the tournament.

Game 6: Northeast v. Metro-Southeast Girls

In the sixth Round Robin game, Northeast earned a solid straight-set victory over Metro-Southeast, winning 25-20 and 25-18.

The first set was competitive, with both teams battling through some long rallies. Metro-Southeast kept the score close, but Northeast's consistent serving and strong defensive play helped them close out the set 25-20.

In the second set, Northeast continued their dominant play, keeping Metro-Southeast off balance with sharp attacks and quick transitions. Despite some spirited efforts from Metro-Southeast, Northeast pulled away to secure a 25-18 win and complete the sweep.

Coastal served as the work team for this match.

Northeast’s victory strengthens their position in the tournament, while Metro-Southeast will look to regroup for their upcoming matches.

Game 7: Central v. West Girls

In a thrilling three-set match during the seventh Round Robin game, Central emerged victorious over West, winning 25-23, 24-26, and 15-12.

The first set was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams showing strong offensive and defensive play. West held a slight lead for most of the set, but Central managed to rally and tie it up late. Despite the pressure, West finished strong to take the set 25-23.

The second set was just as competitive, but this time it was Central who came out on top after a fierce exchange of points. West had multiple chances to close it out but couldn’t quite finish, and Central capitalized on their opportunities, edging out a 26-24 victory to tie the match.

In the final set, both teams gave it their all, with Central gaining a slight edge early. West fought hard but couldn't catch up as Central closed out the set 15-12 to win the match in dramatic fashion.

Northeast served as the work team for this match.

With this win, Central takes the match in a hard-fought battle, while West will look to rebound in their next games tomorrow.

Game 8: Coastal v. Metro-Southeast Girls

In the eighth and final Round Robin game of Saturday, Coastal came through with a strong performance, defeating Metro-Southeast in straight sets with scores of 26-24 and 25-20.

The first set was a nail-biter, with both teams going back and forth in a series of long, intense rallies. Metro-Southeast made a push to take control late, but Coastal managed to hang on and squeeze out a 26-24 win in the final moments.

In the second set, Coastal maintained their momentum, delivering consistent serving and quick transitions. Metro-Southeast kept fighting but struggled to break through Coastal’s defense, and Coastal closed out the match with a 25-20 victory.

Northeast served as the work team for this match, handling the officiating and scorekeeping duties.

Coastal's victory boosts their standing in the tournament, while Metro-Southeast will look to adjust and look forward to knock-out play.

Game 9: Northeast v. West Girls

To open up Sunday, in the ninth Round Robin match, Northeast outlasted West in a thrilling three-set showdown, winning 25-19, 21-25, and 15-13.

The first set saw Northeast come out strong, taking advantage of sharp serving and quick attacks at the net. West struggled to keep up, and Northeast pulled ahead to win 25-19.

West bounced back in the second set with more aggressive serving and improved defense. They managed to control the pace and build a steady lead, holding off Northeast to win the set 25-21 and tie the match at one set apiece.

In the decisive third set, both teams dug deep in an intense back-and-forth. West fought hard, but Northeast held their composure, securing the final set 15-13 to claim the victory in a dramatic finish.

Coastal served as the work team for this match.

With the win, Northeast came out on top in a tightly contested match, going undefeated in round-robin play and locking up the 1-seed, while West showed plenty of fight but fell just short in the final set.

Game 10: Central v. Coastal Girls

In the final Round Robin game, Coastal secured a hard-fought straight-set victory over Central, winning 25-21 and 25-23.

The first set was competitive, with both teams exchanging strong rallies. Coastal’s serving and quick transitions gave them an edge, allowing them to finish the set 25-21 despite Central’s push in the latter stages.

The second set was even more intense, with Central fighting hard to keep the match alive. However, Coastal’s consistency and clutch plays down the stretch ultimately made the difference, and they closed out the set 25-23 to seal the win.

Metro-Southeast served as the work team for this match.

Coastal’s victory gives them momentum as they move forward as the 2-seed, while Central will look to regroup and improve for the next phase of the tournament.

Game 11: (4) Metro-Southeast v. (5) Central Girls

In the first knock-out game of the tournament, fifth-seeded Central dominated fourth-seeded Metro-Southeast with a straight-set victory, winning 25-12 and 25-20, pulling off the upset.

The first set was a one-sided affair, as Central came out with high energy and controlled the tempo from the start. Metro-Southeast struggled to keep up with Central's powerful serving and solid defense, allowing Central to cruise to a 25-12 win.

Metro-Southeast regrouped in the second set and showed more resilience, staying close for much of the set. However, Central’s consistent offensive pressure and ability to capitalize on key moments kept them ahead. They sealed the match with a 25-20 victory in the second set.

Third-seeded West served as the work team for this match.

Central’s dominant performance moves them forward in the tournament, looking to face top-seeded Northeast, while Metro-Southeast ends their campaign in the 2025 Bay State Games Girls Volleyball Showcase.

Game 12: (1) Northeast v. (5) Central

In the first semi-final game of the tournament, top-seeded Northeast powered past fifth-seeded Central with a straight-set victory, winning 25-16 and 25-15.

The first set was controlled by Northeast, as they showcased their strong serving and well-executed attacks at the net. Central struggled to contain Northeast’s offense, and despite some solid rallies, Northeast took the first set 25-16.

Central came out with more energy in the second set, but Northeast’s defense remained impenetrable, and their offensive firepower continued to shine.

With a consistent display of serving and precision, Northeast finished the set 25-15, securing the match in dominant fashion.

Fourth-seeded Metro-Southeast served as the work team for this match.

With the win, Northeast advances to the finals, while Central will look to regroup and look forward to the Bronze Matchup.

Game 13: (2) Coastal vs (3) West Girls

In a thrilling semifinal match, third-seeded West triumphed over second-seeded Coastal in a dramatic three-set contest, with set scores of 15-25, 26-24, and 15-8.

The first set saw Coastal come out strong, dominating the court with a well-balanced attack and solid defense. West struggled to match Coastal’s intensity, and the set ended with Coastal securing a comfortable 25-15 win.

West quickly regrouped in the second set, displaying incredible resilience. They fought back from a few deficits, pushing Coastal to the limit. The set was a nail-biter, with both teams exchanging leads. In the end, West eked out a hard-fought 26-24 victory to even the match at 1-1.

In the final set, West carried their momentum forward, executing sharp serves and blocking Coastal’s attacks with precision. Despite Coastal’s best efforts, West pulled away late and closed out the match with a 15-8 win, clinching their spot in the final.

Fourth-seeded Metro-Southeast served as the work team for this semifinal matchup.

With the win, West advances to the championship against undefeated Northeast, while Coastal will look to regroup and refocus for the Bronze Matchup against Central.

Bronze: (5) Central v. (2) Coastal Girls

In the bronze medal match, second-seeded Coastal defeated fifth-seeded Central in straight sets, winning 25-14 and 25-23 to secure third place in the tournament.

The first set was a dominant performance by Coastal, who controlled the pace from start to finish. With powerful serves, quick transitions, and solid defensive play, Coastal had little trouble dispatching Central 25-14.

Central came out with more fight in the second set, showing resilience and putting up a tough challenge. They kept things close and even threatened to pull ahead at times. However, Coastal stayed composed and executed their game plan efficiently, edging Central 25-23 in a tight finish to clinch the win.

Third-seeded West served as the work team for the bronze matchup.

With the victory, Coastal secures a well-deserved third place, while Central gave it their all but fell just short in the tight second set.

Championship: (1) Northeast v. (3) West Girls

In a dominant performance in the gold match, top-seeded Northeast defeated third-seeded West in straight sets, winning 25-21 and 25-9 to claim the gold and end undefeated.

The first set was a competitive one, with both teams battling for control early. West put up a strong fight, keeping the set close, but Northeast's powerful serving and well-executed offensive plays allowed them to edge ahead late. Despite a few late pushes from West, Northeast held on to win the set 25-21.

In the second set, Northeast turned up the heat. Their defense became impenetrable, and their offense ran on all cylinders. West struggled to find a rhythm, while Northeast capitalized on every opportunity. The set ended in a dominant 25-9 victory for Northeast, clinching the championship in convincing fashion.

Fifth-seeded Central served as the work team for the gold match.

With the win, Northeast secured the gold in a well-rounded and impressive performance, while West fought hard but came up short in the final.

2025 Field Hockey Showcase Recap

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:17:25 GMT

The 2025 Field Hockey Showcase took place between July 11th and July 13th

at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS

8:30 AM - GAME #1 - Metro/Northeast v Central

Final Score: Metro/Northeast - 0, Central - 3

Central’s 3 goals were scored by rising senior Elly Schofer (12) adding two goals with assists from Makenna Pustis (1) and Makenzie Casey (2). Rising sophomore Bella Baltramaitis (7) had the other goal for Central with an assist from Maia Tatum (15).

10:00 AM - GAME #2 - Southeast v Coastal

Final Score: Southeast - 2, Coastal - 2

Both Southeast goals were scored by rising junior, Ella Morgan (16) with assists from Elyse Bissada (1) & Libby Baxter (12). For Coastal, Adeline Finlaw (14) (2026) added a goal and an assist with the second Coastal goal coming from rising junior Ella Hyland (14).

12:00 PM - GAME #3 - Central v West

Final Score: Central - 4, West - 2

Central doubled up West with two goals from rising junior Makenzie Casey (2) and one goal each from rising senior Elly Schofer (12) and rising sophomore Isabelle Stanley (4), who also had an assist in the win. West’s two goals were scored by Haly Doucette-Kaplan (1) & Guliana Gauthier (11).

1:30 PM - GAME #4 - Southeast v Metro/Northeast

Final Score: Southeast - 10, Metro/Northeast - 0

The Southeast attack exploded with rising juniors Ella Marzullo (18) & Ella Morgan (16) having four and three goals, respectively. Morgan (16) also added three assists on the day. Elyse Bissada (1), Libby Baxter (12), and Rylan Mckillop (15) all rounded out the scoring with a goal each, with both Baxter (12) and Mckillop (15) also adding one assist each.

3:00 PM - GAME #5 - Coastal v West

Final Score: Coastal - 3, West - 4

West edged out Coastal in a close and competitive battle led by Guliana Gauthier (11) finding the back of the net twice. Haly Doucette-Kaplan (1) and Kendall Placzek (7) recorded the other two goals for West. Henley Gilstrap (6) and Gloria McDonald (17) tallied the assists for West. For Coastal, Adeline Finlaw (2) recorded two goals with the third coming from Ella Hyland (14).

Saturday, July 12th -

8:30 AM - GAME #6 - Southeast v Central

Final Score: Southeast - 5, Central - 2

Southeast was led by Ella Morgan (16) scoring two goals and Ella Marzullo (18) having one goal and assist. Rising sophomore Abby Presley (2) and rising junior Shannon Lane (10) both added one goal and one assist each in the win, and the scoring was rounded out by an assist from Libby Baxter (12). For Central, both Charlotte Bacon (6) and Elly Schofer (12) each scored a goal.

10:00 AM - GAME #7 - Metro/Northeast v Coastal

Final Score: Metro/Northeast - 0, Coastal - 7

Coastal had a balanced attack led by Adeline Finlaw (2) with three goals and one assist, while Ella Vaught (1), Caroline Houdelette (3), Breanna Averia (12), and Ella Hyland (14) each added one goal. Hyland (14) and rising sophomore Addyson Spencer each tallied an assist in the win.

12:00 PM - GAME #8 - Southeast v West

Final Score: Southeast - 4, West - 1

Southeast's four goals came from Tayla McDuff (6), Shannon Lane (10), Kristen Barry (11), Ella Morgan (16). Lane (10) also exploded for three assists. West’s lone goal was scored by rising junior Alyssa DaSilva (8), assisted by fellow rising junior Lily Charest (18).

1:30 PM - GAME #9 - Central v Coastal

Final Score: Central - 5, Coastal - 3

Central edged Coastal in a close battle led by Elly Schofer (12), who had two goals and one assist. Central’s scoring was rounded out by Makenzie Casey (2), Gianna Candelaria (8), and Payton Lavigueur (10) each contributing one goal in the win. The Coastal offense was led by Adeline Finlaw (2) who found the back of the net three times with assists coming from Ella Vaught (1) and Breanna Averio (12).

3:00 PM - GAME #10 - West v Metro/Northeast

Final Score: West - 4, Metro/Northeast - 0

Both Haly Doucette-Kaplan (1) and Gloria McDonald (17) tallied one goal each with two and one assists, respectively, in West’s shutout win. Kendall Placzek (7) recorded two goals, with Giuliana Gauthier (11) recording the last assist.

*home team listed first

Sunday, July 13th -

10:00 AM - GAME #11 - West (#3) v Coastal (#4) * BRONZE MEDAL GAME

Final Score: West - 3, Coastal - 2 (SO)

In a thrilling bronze medal matchup, West edged out Coastal 3-2 in a nail-biting finish that came down to a 1v1 shootout. With back and forth goals, Ella Hyland (14) scored both goals for Coastal with Ella Vaught (1) adding an assist. West responded with goals by Alyssa DaSilva (8) and Giuliana Gauthier (11) with Henley Gilstrap (6) adding an assist. After a scoreless overtime, West held their nerve in the shootout, with the winning shot coming from rising senior Giuliana Gauthier (11) and class of 2027 goalie, Kelsey Blais (0) made crucial saves to clinch the win and secure the bronze.

12:00 PM - GAME #12 - Southeast (#1) v Central (#2) *GOLD MEDAL GAME

Final Score: Southeast - 2, Central - 0

Southeast claimed the gold medal with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Central in a close and competitive final. Both teams battled intensely throughout the match, with rising junior Shannon Lane (10) scoring both goals for Southeast and rising junior Tayla McDuff (6) adding an assist on the day to lead Southeast to the win.

2025 Boys Soccer Showcase Recap

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:14:13 GMT

The 2025 Boys Soccer Showcase took place between July 10th and July 12th

at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS | PHOTOS

Game 1 Central v Northeast: Boys 10:45 on Thursday July 10

Central and Northeast battled to a 1-1 draw in a closely contested boys soccer match. Central’s goal came from #8 Danny Kristo off an assist from #9 Caleb Iborra, while Northeast answered with an unassisted strike from #13 Alan Melara. Both teams had scoring chances but were held in check by solid defensive play. Central’s #12 Byron Restrepo received a yellow card during the match.

Game 2 Southeast v Coastal: Boys 10:45 on Thursday July 10

Coastal earned a convincing 4-0 win over Southeast in boys soccer action. #11 Mason Deneault led the way with a hat trick, including one goal assisted by #3 Tyler Carvalho. #2 Landen Novo also added a goal to round out the scoring for Coastal. Southeast battled throughout the match but couldn’t break through Coastal’s strong defense.

Game 3 Metro v West: Boys 10:45 on Thursday, July 10

The West team dominated in a 5-1 victory over Metro in boys soccer action. Metro struck first with a goal from #14, Patrick Valentim off an assist from #8 Ben Hawes, but West quickly took control. West’s scoring was led by #17 Griffen Wrisley, who netted two goals — one unassisted and another assisted by #5, Timothy Haley. Additional goals came from #4, Cajun Benson (assisted by #14, Casey Bestler), #5 Timothy Haley(unassisted), and #6 Joshua Rosemond Jr, who converted a penalty kick. Metro saw two players, #13 Daniel Medina and #4 David Alas, receive yellow cards during the match.

Game 4 Metro v Southeast: Boys 2:15 on Thursday July 10

Metro pulled out a 4-3 win over Southeast in a competitive boys soccer match. Metro’s scoring was led by #4 David Alas, who found the net twice, along with goals from #11 David Tamayo on a penalty kick and #14 Patrick Valentim. Southeast’s goals came from #14 Jax Poverman on a penalty kick, as well as #3 Colin Pham and #14 Jax Poverman. The match was physical, with yellow cards issued to Southeast’s #17 Adam Bougoussa and Metro’s #6 Bilal Ouriour.

Game 5 West v Central: Boys 2:15 on Thursday July 10

West dominated Central with a 6-0 victory in boys soccer action. West’s scoring was led by #16 Will Senn-McNally, who was involved in four goals — scoring two and assisting on goals by #4 Cajun Benson and #2 Glodie Manyegezi. #7 Brandon Barker added an unassisted goal, while #1 Sam Busone also contributed two goals. West controlled the match from start to finish with a relentless offensive attack. Central struggled to generate chances against West’s strong defense.

Game 6 Coastal v Northeast: Boys 2:15 on Thursday July 10

Coastal and West battled to a thrilling 3-3 draw in boys soccer action. West’s #6 Joshua Rosemond Jr delivered a standout performance, scoring all three goals — two unassisted and one assisted by #13 Tyler Supczak. Coastal responded with goals from #12 Austin Raposo (unassisted), #8 Jackson Chase (assisted by #12 Austin Raposo), and #11 Mason Deneault (assisted by #1 Owen Borges) to even the score. Both teams traded chances late but were unable to break the deadlock. Coastal’s #19 Daniel Bogan and #8 Jackson Chase were shown yellow cards during the match.

Game 7 Metro v Coastal: Boys 10:45 on Friday July 11

Coastal earned a 3-0 shutout victory over Metro in boys soccer play. Coastal’s goals came from #11 Mason Deneault and #3 Tyler Carvalho, with #13 Rowan Jensen adding another off an assist from #11 Mason Deneault. Metro struggled to break through Coastal’s defense and saw yellow cards issued to #4 David Alas and #17 Abel Aklog. Coastal’s solid all-around performance secured the win.

Game 8 Central v Southeast: Boys 10:45 on Friday July 11

Central outlasted Southeast 4-3 in a high-scoring boys soccer matchup. Central’s #17 Luis Zambrano led the way with two goals, while #6 Nate Wilder and #19 Reece Miner each added one to complete the scoring. Southeast kept the game close with goals from #14 Jax Poverman, #4 Joshua Kim, and #5 Trey Poverman. Both teams played with intensity, and Central’s #6 Nate Wilder received a yellow card during the match.

Game 9 Northeast v West: Boys 10:45 on Friday July 11

West earned a 2-0 win over Northeast in a tightly contested boys soccer match. #17 Griffen Wrisley opened the scoring for West, giving them early momentum. #4 Cajun Benson added an insurance goal to secure the victory. Northeast created several chances but couldn’t find a way past West’s strong defense.

Game 10 West v Southeast: Boys 2:15 on Friday July 11

West cruised to a 5-0 victory over Southeast in boys soccer action. Goals came from #15 Evan Tyrrell, #13 Tyler Supczak off an assist from #12 Spencer Parsons, and #14 Casey Bestler assisted by #5 Timothy Haley, with additional scoring contributions rounding out the win. West maintained control of the match with sharp passing and solid defensive play. Southeast fought hard but was unable to break through West’s organized back line.

Game 11 Northeast v Metro: Boys 2:15 on Friday July 11

Northeast secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Metro in boys soccer action. Goals came from #6 Edison Chacon, who scored twice, along with contributions from #19 Owen Smith, #10 Nicholas Stein, and #2 Alexander Faiella. Northeast controlled the pace of the game with strong ball movement and disciplined defense. Metro’s efforts were stifled throughout, and #13 Daniel Medina received a yellow card during the match.

Game 12 Coastal v Central: Boys 2:15 on Friday July 11

Coastal earned a 3-1 victory over Central in a tough and physical boys soccer match. Both teams showed strong effort and determination throughout the game, battling hard on every play. The match featured solid defensive stands and aggressive challenges, keeping the score close until Coastal pulled ahead. Coastal’s consistent pressure and teamwork ultimately secured the win.

Game 14 Northeast v Southeast: Boys 10:45 on Saturday July 12

Northeast secured a 3-2 win over Southeast in a thrilling boys soccer match. Northeast’s #7 Gianluca Locilento was a key contributor, scoring twice, while #19 Owen Smith added another goal. Southeast fought back with goals including one from #20 Keagan Gray, keeping the game close until the final minutes. Both teams played with great intensity in a competitive contest.

Game 15 Central v Metro: Boys 10:45 on Saturday July 12

Central earned a 3-1 win over Metro in a competitive boys soccer matchup. Central’s #9 Caleb Iborra had a standout performance, scoring two goals and assisting #12 Byron Restrepo’s goal. Metro’s lone goal came from #4 David Alas on an unassisted effort. The match saw physical play on both sides, with yellow cards issued to Metro’s #7 Luis Gutierrez, and Central’s #10 Antonio Salort, #9 Caleb Iborra, and #11 Alejandro Jimenez.

Gold Medal Game West v Coastal: Boys 10:45 on Saturday July 12

West claimed the boys gold medal with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Coastal. Goals from #2 Glodie Manyegezi and #17 Griffen Wrisley lifted West to the win, while Coastal’s lone goal came from #8 Jackson Chase. Both teams played with intensity in a tightly contested match. West’s #19 Tiago Destapado received a yellow card during the game.

Bronze Medal Game Northeast v Central: Boys 2:15 on Saturday July 12

Northeast secured the boys bronze medal with a 5-2 victory over Central in a high-energy matchup. Northeast’s #10 Nicholas Stein led the way with two goals, while #13 Alan Melara and #8 Jayden Dullea also added to the scoring. Central’s offense was highlighted by a goal from #16 Christiano Almeida. Both teams played with intensity, and Central’s #9 Caleb Iborra received a yellow card during the contest.

2025 Girls Soccer Showcase Recap

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:14:03 GMT

The 2025 Girls Soccer Showcase took place between July 10th and July 12th

at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS | PHOTOS

Game 1 Northeast v Central: Girls 9:00 on Thursday July 10

Northeast powered to a 6-1 win over Central in girls soccer action. Central’s lone goal came from #19 Kalli White, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Northeast’s dynamic offense. Northeast’s goals came from #7 Addison McCafferty, #16 Brooke Hagerty, #3 Kylie Geary (assisted by #2 Kylie Seitz), #12 Cordelia Zwirek (assisted by both #1 Mia Sanchez and #10 Stella Cass), and #9 Ava Damiani (assisted by #18 Siena Hesbach). Northeast controlled the match with sharp passing and strong finishes to cap off an impressive performance.

Game 2 Coastal v West: Girls 9:00 on Thursday July 10

Coastal came out on top in a high-scoring 6-3 win over West in girls soccer action. West’s goals came from #4 Addison Perich (assisted by #8 Lylia Ellis), #9 Kyra Lippman (unassisted), and #1 Monique Fredette (assisted by #12 Kylie Warner). Coastal responded with a balanced offensive attack, including goals from #3 Molly Houghton (assisted by #8 Mackenzie Pires), #10 Emily Fernandes (assisted by #9 Erin Gustaitis), #5 Hannah Slavin (assisted by #10 Emily Fernandes), #7 Layla Venancio, #2 Avianna Andrade, and #11 Samantha Souza (assisted by #2 Avianna Andrade). Both teams showed strong attacking play, but Coastal’s depth and finishing made the difference.

Game 3 Central v West: Girls 12:30 on Thursday July 10

West rolled to a 6-1 victory over Central in girls soccer action. West’s scoring was spread out, with goals from #12 Kylie Warner (who scored twice), #5 Hannah Haesaert, #4 Addison Perich, #15 Kate Moccio, and #6 Willow Claps, who found the net off an assist from #17 Kilee Trajkovski. Central’s lone goal came from #19 Kalli White. West controlled much of the match with consistent offensive pressure and solid team play.

Game 4 Southeast v Coastal: Girls 12:30 on Thursday July 10

Coastal earned a commanding 4-0 win over Southeast in girls soccer play. Goals came from #7 Aryanna Secia and #5 Noa Beaudry, with #13 Paige Duggan scoring off an assist from #2 Skyla Slott and #5 Noa Beaudry adding her second of the game, also assisted by #2 Skyla Slott. Coastal controlled the tempo throughout the match with strong possession and teamwork. Southeast continued to compete but couldn’t break through Coastal’s solid defense.

Game 5 Northeast v West: Girls 9:00 on Friday July 11

Northeast claimed a 5-2 win over West in girls soccer action. Northeast’s attack was led by #7 Kayleen Sullivan, who scored twice with assists from #9 Kyra Lippman and #8 Lylia Ellis. #16 Brooke Hagerty and #13 Genevieve Bilotti each added a goal to round out the scoring for Northeast. West’s offense was highlighted by a goal from #15 Kate Moccio.

Game 6 Central v Southeast: Girls 9:00 on Friday July 11

Southeast edged out Central 4-3 in a thrilling girls soccer match. Central’s #19 Kalli White led the way with two unassisted goals, while #15 Sofia Pellerin added another off an assist from #18 Grace Sherman. Southeast’s scoring was spread out, with #14 Gianna Baldner-Thorne netting two goals — one assisted by #5 Noa Beaudry and one unassisted — while #4 Marissa Duff and #19 Sophea Souza each added a goal of their own. Both teams showcased strong offensive efforts in a closely contested game.

Game 7 Central v Coastal: Girls 12:30 on Friday July 11

Coastal delivered a dominant performance with a 6-0 win over Central in girls soccer action. #1 Namiko Traore led the scoring with a hat trick, while additional goals came from #2 Avianna Andrade, #12 Nora Grabowski, and #15 Payton Fiumara. Coastal controlled possession throughout the match and kept Central’s offense in check. It was a complete team effort that led Coastal to victory.

Game 8 Southeast v Northeast: Girls 12:30 on Friday July 11

Northeast earned a 4-2 win over Southeast in a competitive girls soccer match. Northeast’s scoring came from #4 Mica Niles, #8 Bella DeOliveira, #2 Kylie Seitz, and #1 Mia Sanchez, showcasing a well-rounded offensive effort. Southeast responded with goals from #5 Noa Beaudry and #1 Nicole Constantino assisted by #5 Noa Beaudry, but couldn’t close the gap. The match was intense throughout, with Northeast’s #6 Ava Peckham receiving a yellow card.

Game 9 West v Southeast: Girls 9:00 on Saturday July 12

West rolled to a 6-1 victory over Southeast in girls soccer action. West’s scoring came from six different players: #4 Addison Perich, #5 Hannah Haesaert, #6 Willow Claps, #16 Kylie Marino, #9 Kyra Lippman, and #17 Kilee Trajkovski, showcasing their depth and offensive power. Southeast’s lone goal came from #2 Skyla Slott. The match saw physical play at times, with a yellow card issued to West’s #13 Gabriella Ramos.

Game 10 Coastal v Northeast: Girls 9:00 on Saturday July 12

Coastal secured a 3-0 win over Northeast in girls soccer with a strong all-around performance. Goals came from #2 Avianna Andrade, #5 Hannah Slavin, and #3 Molly Houghton, as Coastal controlled the pace of the match from start to finish. Northeast battled throughout but couldn’t break through Coastal’s defense. With the win, Coastal capped off an impressive showing on both ends of the field.

Girls Gold Game Coastal v Northeast 12:30 on Saturday July 12

Coastal defeated Northeast 2-1 in a hard-fought girls gold medal soccer match. Coastal’s #2 Avianna Andrade was the standout, scoring both goals to lead her team to victory. Northeast’s only goal came from #12 Cordelia Zwirek, assisted by #2 Kylie Seitz, but the team couldn't find the equalizer. Both sides battled hard, but Coastal held on to claim the gold.

Girls Bronze Game Southeast v West 12:30 on Saturday July 12

West claimed the bronze medal in the girls soccer tournament with a commanding 3-0 win over Southeast. West controlled the pace of the game from start to finish, showcasing strong teamwork and solid defense. Despite the scoreline, Southeast continued to fight hard and

showed resilience until the final whistle.

2025 Softball Showcase Recap

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:54:04 GMT

The 2025 Softball Showcase took place between July 8th and July 10th

at Willard Field Complex in Devens

RESULTS | PHOTOS

Game 1

Southeast Ousted Central In Opening Game 5-1

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Central opened the scoring in the third after a passed ball scored one run.

Southeast captured the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the third after Kiley Dolan hit a sacrifice fly, and Southeast scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run.

Two more Southeast runs crossed the plate in the fourth inning to extend the lead to 4-1. Brooke Wilson hit a solo home run to left field, and Taylor Kotch singled, scoring one run.

Shay Rexrode started the game for Southeast. The starting pitcher allowed three hits and one run (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out two and walking two. Kheira Ashey began the game for Central. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and two runs over three innings, striking out five and walking two.

Sydney Cull, Wilson, Kotch, and Dolan each collected one hit for Southeast. Wilson and Dolan each drove in one run for Southeast. Wilson stole two bases.

Sienna Stawiecki, Julia Grebinar, and Addison Scoble each collected one hit for Central. Central turned one double play in the game.

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Game 2

Northeast Edged Out Metro With A 2-1 Victory, Thanks To Timely Hitting And Smart Base Running

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The scoring open in the bottom of the 4th when Harding sparked the offense with a single. She quickly stole second, setting the stage for Disessa, who delivered a clutch double to drive in the game’s first run and give Northeast a 1-0 lead.

Metro responded with a single by Spector in the top of the 5th, followed up by Goncalves hitting a single and both Spector and Goncalves stole leaving runners at 2nd and 3rd no outs. Drouillard hits a sac fly towards center to score Spector to tie the game 1-1.

In the bottom of the 6th, LaFontaine walks and moves to second off of a single from Tringale, and scores from second off of a single from Veator.

Northeast hold off Metro by a final score of 2-1.

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Game 3

Bats Stymied For Both Teams As West Loses To Coastal

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Both teams were strong in the circle , but Coastal was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-0 victory over West. Reilly McCauley started the game for West and recorded 17 outs.

Coastal got on the board in the bottom of the sixth inning after Ivy Mattos doubled, scoring two runs, and Marissa Kelly grounded out, scoring one run.

McCauley opened the game for West. The hurler allowed 10 hits and three runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking none. Reese Taylor stepped in the circle first for Coastal. The pitcher surrendered seven hits and zero runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out 10 and walking one.

Leadoff hitter Alexina Lentes led West with two hits in two at bats. Lentes and Kalin Dubay each stole multiple bases for West. West turned two double plays in the game. West were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Emma Maurer had the most chances in the field with six.

Coastal accumulated 10 hits in the game. Mattos drove the middle of the lineup, leading Coastal with two runs batted in. The infielder went 3-for-3 on the day. Emma Thibedeau collected two hits for Coastal in three at bats. Coastal turned one double play in the game. Coastal were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Thibedeau made the most plays with 10.

Game 4

Metro and Southeast Went Back And Forth All Game In A 5-5 Tie

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Dolan got it started with a walk in the top of the first, Wilson ended up hitting into a fielders choice where Dolan was safe at second Wilson was out at first. With 2 outs in the inning Pazyra comes up to bat and she ends up walking. Dolan ends up scoring after an error on the pitcher scores Dolan to make the game 1-0.

Metro end up responding quickly with run of there own in the bottom of the first Maddie got it started with a walk and then stole second, she scored on a double by Hamel, Hamel then ends up scoring on a Fielders Choice RBI by Kutchta to make the score 2-1 Metro.

Rexrode got it started in top of the 6th inning with a single and an error on the pitcher and first basemen. Dennis reached on an error by the catcher to Rexrode on second and Dennis on first. Foxconn then gets hit by the pitch to make bases loaded. Ahluwalia hit a single to score Lilly and Dennis. Dolan then hits a double to score Fosco and Ahluwalia to make the score 5-2.

In the bottom of the 7th Drouillard gets hit by the pitch, which sends up Dahl she reached on error by the second basemen, where she reached second, with Hamel up to plate with 2 outs she hits a single to score both Drouillard and Dahl to make the score 5-4. Conti comes up to the plates hits a double to score Hamel.

The game ends up tied after 7 innings 5-5.

Coastal Triumph over Central 5-3

By GameChanger Media

A single by Alyssa Burdzel put Central on the board in the bottom of the first.

Marissa Kelly tripled to center field following a 6-pitch at-bat, which helped Coastal tie the game at two in the top of the third.

Central took the lead in the bottom of the third. Paige King singled, scoring one run, to give Central the advantage, 3-2.

Coastal jumped into the lead in the top of the sixth when Ella Okeefe singled, scoring two runs, and Emma Thibedeau grounded out, scoring one run.

Kaylee Magnan began the game for Coastal. The pitcher allowed six hits and three runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out four and walking none. Jaclyn Sullivan stepped in the circle first for Central. The hurler allowed seven hits and two runs over four innings, striking out one and walking one. Reese Taylor threw three innings of scoreless ball for Coastal in relief. The pitcher allowed one hit, striking out five and walking three.

Coastal amassed eight hits in the game. Leah Worthley and Okeefe were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Coastal. Okeefe and Kelly each drove in two runs for Coastal.

Burdzel provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Central with two runs batted in. The second baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. Sierra Lopes led Central with two hits in two at bats.

Game 6

West Takes Late Lead And Defeats Northeast

By GameChanger Media

West snatched the lead late in their 4-3 victory over Northeast on Tuesday. The game was tied at three in the bottom of the sixth when Grace Julieano hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Northeast opened the scoring in the fourth after Madison LIlley tripled, scoring two runs.

Angelina Leone doubled down the left field line, which helped West tie the game at two in the bottom of the fourth.

A single by Lila Areias gave Northeast the lead, 3-2, in the top of the fifth.

West took the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning after Jaylianie Santiago singled down the left field line, and Julieano hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.

Mia Shaw opened the game for West. The pitcher gave up four hits and two runs (zero earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking one. Caitlin LaFontaine began the game for Northeast. The starting pitcher gave up six hits and four runs (one earned) over six innings, striking out seven and walking none. Reilly McCauley appeared in relief for West.

Leone provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led West with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Skyler Steele went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead West in hits. Alexina Lentes stole two bases.

Northeast accumulated nine hits in the game. Lilley led Northeast with two runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Olivia DiSessa, Areias, and Lilley each collected two hits for Northeast.

Game 7

Bottom Of The Lineup Carries Central Past Metro

By GameChanger Media

The bottom of the lineup helped Central capture a 9-7 victory over Metro on Wednesday at Field 2. Lillian Grebinar and Sienna Stawiecki combined for four of the team's seven hits in the victory. They scored three runs and drove in one.

Central came back to win despite trailing 7-0 in the third.

Metro got on the board in the top of the first inning after Brianna Arzuaga singled down the right field line, Anna Kuchta grounded out, Allie Hesik singled to center field, and Zoe Spector singled up the middle, each scoring one run.

Metro extended their early lead with three runs in the top of the third thanks to home runs by Nora Hamel and Kuchta.

Central scored five runs on four hits in the bottom of the third inning. Morgan Lucas grounded out, scoring one run, Zoe Chila drew a walk, scoring one run, Kaylee Charlton tripled, scoring two runs, and a steal of home scored one run.

Stawiecki hit a sacrifice fly, which helped Central tie the game at seven in the bottom of the fourth.

Central took the lead in the bottom of the fifth inning after Charlton singled down the right field line, and Metro committed an error, each scoring one run.

Giana Colon pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for Central. The hurler surrendered two hits and zero runs while, striking out four and walking one. Jaclyn Sullivan opened the game for Central. The pitcher allowed seven hits and seven runs (six earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out none and walking one. Hamel led things off in the circle for Metro. The starter surrendered four hits and five runs over three innings, striking out three and walking one.

Grebinar, Charlton, and Stawiecki each collected two hits for Central. Charlton led Central with three runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-2 on the day.

Metro amassed nine hits in the game. Hamel and Sydney Conti were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Metro while hitting back-to-back. Kuchta drove the middle of the lineup, leading Metro with three runs batted in. The outfielder went 1-for-3 on the day.

Game 8

Close Game Between Southeast And Northeast Ends In Tie

By GameChanger Media

Southeast and Northeast tied 5-5 on Wednesday at Field 2.

Southeast were the first to get on the board in the first when Brooke Wilson hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Northeast jumped back into the lead in the top of the second inning after Britton Harding doubled down the left field line, and Chloe Veator singled to the left side of the infield, each scoring one run.

Southeast jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after Shay Rexrode singled to center field, Taylor Kotch grounded into a fielder's choice, and Sienna Powers doubled down the left field line, each scoring one run.

Northeast took the lead in the top of the fifth. Sydney Wells doubled, scoring three runs, to give Northeast the leg up, 5-4.

Rexrode grounded out, which helped Southeast tie the game at five in the bottom of the seventh.

Rexrode stepped in the circle first for Southeast. The hurler surrendered nine hits and five runs (three earned) over seven innings, striking out one and walking five. Lindsay Stuart started the game for Northeast. The pitcher gave up six hits and three runs (two earned) over three innings, striking out three and walking none.

Southeast tallied eight hits in the game. Powers led Southeast with three hits in four at bats from the leadoff position. Wilson stole two bases.

Northeast amassed nine hits in the game. Emmalynn Proia, Wells, and Veator each collected two hits for Northeast. Wells went 2-for-4 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Northeast worked the count all day, tallying five walks. Northeast turned one double play in the game.

Game 9

Pitching Impressive As West Beat Metro

By GameChanger Media

Both teams were strong in the circle on Wednesday, but West defeated Metro 2-1. Reilly McCauley started the game for West and recorded 20 outs.

West opened the scoring in the first after Jaylianie Santiago singled, scoring two runs.

Sydney Conti hit a solo home run to left field in the bottom of the seventh for the Metro.

McCauley opened the game for West. The hurler surrendered eight hits and one run over six and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking none. Anna Kuchta opened the game for Metro. The pitcher allowed seven hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out four and walking two.

Santiago drove the middle of the lineup, leading West with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-4 on the day. Leadoff hitter Alexina Lentes led West with two hits in three at bats. Skyler Steele stole two bases. West turned one double play in the game.

Metro accumulated eight hits in the game. Conti and Kuchta were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Metro. Conti led Metro with one run batted in. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day.

Game 10

Britton Harding’s Big Game Propels Northeast Past Coastal

By GameChanger Media

Britton Harding drove in four runs on three hits to lead Northeast past Coastal 9-0 on Wednesday at Field 2. Harding doubled in the second inning, scoring two runs, and hit a home run to left field in the sixth inning, scoring two.

Northeast won thanks in part to six runs in the second inning. an error scored one run, Harding doubled, scoring two runs, Lila Areias doubled, scoring one run, and Emmalynn Proia doubled, scoring two runs.

A fielder's choice by Sydney Wells put Northeast on the board in the bottom of the first.

Northeast scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth on a home run to left field by Harding.

Mia Tringale started the game for Northeast. The starter surrendered five hits and zero runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking two. Madeleine Pineault stepped in the circle first for Coastal. The starter surrendered six hits and seven runs (zero earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking two.

Northeast tallied 10 hits in the game. Wells collected two hits for Northeast in four at bats.

Kaylee Magnan, Ivy Mattos, Reese Haskell, Reese Taylor, and Erin Gunn each collected one hit for Coastal.

Game 11

Big Second Inning Leads West Past Central

By GameChanger Media

West defeated Central 10-2 on Wednesday at Field 1 thanks in part to eight runs in the second inning. a wild pitch scored one run, Kalin Dubay singled, scoring one run, Kheira Ashey induced Alexina Lentes to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Skyler Steele singled, scoring two runs, and Grace Julieano homered to center field, scoring three runs.

Central opened the scoring in the first after Addison Scoble grounded out, scoring one run.

Jaylianie Santiago homered to right field, scoring two runs in the bottom of the fourth for the West.

Raine Wonsey stepped in the circle first for West. The pitcher gave up two hits and two runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking four. Ashey led things off in the circle for Central. The starter gave up five hits and eight runs over one and one-third innings, striking out one and walking three. Mia Shaw tossed one and one-third innings of shutout ball for West in relief. The reliever surrendered zero hits, striking out one and walking one.

West collected 11 hits in the game. Julieano drove the middle of the lineup, leading West with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Steele and Angelina Leone each collected two hits for West. West were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Mia Bauer made the most plays with six.

Scoble drove the middle of the lineup, leading Central with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Morgan Lucas and Scoble each collected one hit for Central. Julia Grebinar paced Central with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating five walks for the game. Lucas stole three bases.

Game 12

Walk-Off Seals The Deal In Coastal Victory Over Southeast

By GameChanger Media

It came down to the wire on Wednesday at Field 2, as Coastal grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 9-8, over Southeast. Coastal were down 8-6 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Ivy Mattos homered to center field, scoring three runs.

Coastal rallied for the victory despite trailing 8-2 in the seventh.

Southeast got on the board in the top of the fourth inning after Stella Beaudry singled, and Southeast scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run.

Coastal flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the seventh, scoring seven runs on three hits to take the lead, 9-8. The biggest blow in the inning was a home run to center field by Mattos that drove in three.

Reese Taylor started the game for Coastal. The hurler allowed 12 hits and eight runs (six earned) over seven innings, striking out five and walking three. Kiley Dolan stepped in the circle first for Southeast. The pitcher allowed five hits and four runs (three earned) over six innings, striking out three and walking none.

Mattos drove the middle of the lineup, leading Coastal with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Taylor led Coastal with three hits in four at bats. Coastal turned one double play in the game.

Southeast piled up 12 hits in the game. Beaudry, Sienna Powers, Dolan, and Brooke Wilson each collected two hits for Southeast. Molly Pazyra and Wilson each drove in two runs for Southeast. Wilson stole four bases. Southeast stole nine bases in the game.

Bronze Medal Game

Northeast Victorious Over Southeast In Bronze Medal Clash

By GameChanger Media

Northeast were triumphant over Southeast 7-2 on Thursday at Field 2.

Northeast got on the board in the first inning after Sydney Wells doubled, scoring one run.

A double by Chloe Veator extended the Northeast lead to 2-0 in the bottom of the second inning.

A double by Adriana Delaney extended the Northeast lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the third inning.

Three more Northeast runs crossed the plate in the sixth inning to extend the lead to 7-1. Olivia DiSessa tripled, scoring one run, and Britton Harding homered to left field, scoring two runs.

Stella Beaudry led things off in the circle for Southeast. The hurler gave up 13 hits and six runs (five earned) over six innings, striking out three and walking one. Mia Tringale and Caitlin LaFontaine each appeared in relief for Northeast.

Northeast accumulated 14 hits in the game. Wells led Northeast with three hits in three at bats. Harding and Delaney each drove in two runs for Northeast. DiSessa, Tringale, and Lila Areias each collected multiple hits for Northeast. DiSessa stole two bases.

Southeast accumulated nine hits in the game. Lucy Ferreira, Gabrielle Richards, and Kate Fosco each collected two hits for Southeast. Richards and Sienna Powers each drove in one run for Southeast. Southeast were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Molly Pazyra had the most chances in the field with seven.

Gold Medal Game

Skyler Steele Leads West Past Coastal In Gold Medal Showdown

By GameChanger Media

Skyler Steele collected four hits in four at bats, as West defeated Coastal 11-7 on Thursday at Field 1. Steele singled in the fourth inning, singled in the sixth inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the third inning.

West opened the scoring in the first after Jaylianie Santiago grounded out, scoring two runs.

West added one run in the third. Coastal committed an error, making the score 3-0.

Coastal scored six runs on five hits in the bottom of the seventh inning. Marissa Kelly grounded out, scoring two runs, Erin Gunn doubled, scoring one run, Madeleine Pineault singled, scoring one run, and Calleigh Richmond tripled, scoring two runs.

Reilly McCauley stepped in the circle first for West. The starting pitcher gave up nine hits and four runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking three. Reese Taylor started in the circle for Coastal. The hurler allowed nine hits and 10 runs (six earned) over six innings, striking out two and walking two. Raine Wonsey appeared in relief for West.

West accumulated 11 hits in the game. Santiago provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led West with three runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Chelsea Hull, Grace Julieano, and Kalin Dubay each collected multiple hits for West. Steele stole three bases. West turned one double play in the game. West didn't commit a single error in the field. Emma Maurer had the most chances in the field with four.

Coastal piled up 12 hits in the game. Kaylee Magnan and Ivy Mattos each collected two hits for Coastal. Richmond led Coastal with two runs batted in. The left fielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Mattos paced Coastal with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up six walks for the game. Coastal turned one double play in the game.

2025 Baseball Showcase Recap

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:06:43 GMT

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

at Howard and Maplewood Park in Malden.

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

By GameChanger Media

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.

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

By GameChanger Media

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

By GameChanger Media

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

By GameChanger Media

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

By GameChanger Media

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

By GameChanger Media

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

By GameChanger Media

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

By GameChanger Media

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.

Bay State Games Inducts NBA Champion, US Olympian, and Thirty Year Volunteer Coach into 2025 Hall of Fame

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:05:14 GMT

WOBURN – Pat Connaughton (Basketball/Baseball), Brian Harris (Basketball/Softball Coach), and

Ada Korkhin (Pistol Shooting) have been selected for induction into the 2025 Bay State Games' Hall of Fame. The inductees will receive their award at a pre-game ceremony at Fenway Park on Friday, June 27 prior to the Red Sox game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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), Tom Thibodeau ('17) and the late Reggie Lewis (`02); WNBA’s Rebecca Lobo (’03), the NHL’s Bill Guerin ('09) and Keith Yandle ('14); Major League Baseball’s Carlos Pena ('11) and Rich Hill ('13); Olympians Nancy Kerrigan ('07), Jim Pedro (’04) and Bill Cleary ('14) as well as US Paralympic Gold Medalist Joe Lemar (’15).

“The Hall of Fame has been a great way to recognize the many Bay State Games alumni who have gone on to prestigious athletic careers as well as those organizers and officials who have contributed to our success over the last four decades” said Kevin Cummings, the Bay State Games Executive Director. “It is an honor to recognize this year’s class that includes an NBA Champion, a US Olympic team member and a volunteer coach of over thirty years”.

PAT CONNAUGHTON - BASKETBALL/BASEBALL

Pat Connaughton was a two sport Bay State Games athlete in both Basketball and Baseball. In high school at St. John’s Prep, he earned the Massachusetts Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year Award. After an illustrious basketball and baseball career at the University of Notre Dame, Pat led the Irish to its only Men’s Basketball Conference Championship in the ACC. Pat was selected in the MLB draft in 2014 and NBA draft in 2015. In 2021 he became an NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks. Beyond the court, Pat is Co-Founder and CEO of real estate development company, Three Leaf Partners, headquartered in Milwaukee and he started the Pat Connaughton Foundation in 2016 based on the pillars of - courts, clinics, and character.

BRIAN HARRIS - BASKETBALL / SOFTBALL COACH

A lifelong resident of Somerville, Brian has volunteered as a Bay State Games coach in both girls basketball and softball for over thirty years. Brian is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Harvard Law School. He spent over three decades serving at the Somerville District Court. Brian is involved with several youth organizations and serves as board president of the Somerville YMCA. Brian has built an extraordinary coaching legacy across high school basketball and softball, amassing over 500 varsity wins and earning numerous Coach of the Year honors.

ADA KORKHIN - PISTOL SHOOTING

Ada Korkhin from Brookline, competed at the Bay State Games in Pistol Shooting. She also served as a Bay State Games Ambassador at Brookline High School. At the age of 14, Ada started competing internationally with trips that included events in Buenos Aires, South Korea and Egypt. She has medaled at multiple world and US events. At the age of nineteen, Ada made her Olympic debut as a member of the US Pistol Shooting team in Paris. She is currently a member of the Ohio State University shooting team where she is studying biochemistry.

For more on the Bay State Games Hall of Fame and past inductees, click here.

https://www.baystategames.org/hall-of-fame

The 2025 Bay State Summer Games are currently underway with competitions spanning the months of June and July. For more details on the Summer Games, click here.

https://www.baystategames.org/summer-sports

About the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation/Bay State Games

The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was

established in 1982 to host the first sanctioned state games of the Commonwealth. It operates with the mission of promoting personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship to Massachusetts citizens of all ages and abilities. The Foundation is recognized for hosting high quality, Olympic-style events through the Bay State Summer and Winter Games, as well as educational programs, including the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, and the High School Ambassador Program.

Jenny Pizza Named 2025 Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Thu, 08 May 2025 17:46:24 GMT

On May 5, Jenny Pizza was awarded the Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship at the 2025 McCormack Department of Sport Management Awards Banquet.

Jenny is a freshman at UMass Amherst. She is originally from New Jersey and chose to attend UMass to pursue her passion for sports and management at the Isenberg School of Management. On campus, Jenny serves as a manager for the UMass Women's Basketball team and is active in Women in Sports Management (WISM). Her dream is work for the New York Yankees and hopes to work toward gender equality in every aspect of the sports industry.

The Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship was established by Bay State Games and UMass Amherst in memory of Kristian Rose, who was tragically killed in an auto accident during his Bay State Games internship. This scholarship is open to Sport Management students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with preference given to students with community service experience, and financial need.

For more information on the Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship and a list of previous recipients, click here .

Bay State Games and Massachusetts Army National Guard Announce Partnership Expansion

Mon, 05 May 2025 16:16:10 GMT

Bay State Games is excited to announce an expansion to their partnership with MA Army National Guard as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Bay State Games Wrestling tournament and a supporter of many additional sports.

The 2025 Bay State Summer Games Wrestling Competition Presented by Massachusetts Army National Guard will take place Saturday, July 12 at Game On in Fitchburg. Wrestling athletes who finish in the top 3 will be awarded a special custom medal unique from other BSG medals. A new 2025 Bay State Summer Games Commander's Cup Presented by MA Army National Guard trophy will be presented at the conclusion of the tournament to the top performing club. MA Army National Guard will be onsite throughout the wrestling competition, which coincides with numerous Bay State Games tournaments at Game On in Fitchburg on the same day.

MA Army National Guard will be onsite at various competitions for many fun and informative activations. Events they will be present at include Trap Shooting on Saturday, May 17 at North Leominster Rod & Gun Club in Lunenburg; Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Wrestling, and Archery on Saturday, July 12 at Game On in Fitchburg; Track & Field on Saturday, July 19 at Regis College in Weston; and Rugby on Saturday, July 26 at Union Point Sports Complex in Weymouth.

“We are thrilled to expand our partnership in 2025 with the MA Army National Guard and are looking forward to the many ways they will enhance the overall athlete and spectator experience during the 2025 Bay State Summer Games,” said Bay State Games Director of Operations, Alanis Tirabassi. “Through this partnership we will be able to incorporate some new and exciting activations, promotions, and awards through many of the Bay State Summer Games events with a focal point on the 2025 Wrestling competition and the weekend at Game On in Fitchburg.”

“The Massachusetts Army National Guard is proud to collaborate with the Bay State Games, united by a mission to forge toughness, build character, and elevate excellence through personal growth, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship,” said Lieutenant Colonel Brent S. Bundy. “By presenting the 2025 Bay State Games Commander’s Cup, we’re not just recognizing winners, we’re shaping the next generation of leaders, on and off the mat.”

Registration for the 2025 Bay State Summer Games is ongoing. For details on the competition and a link to registration, go to www.baystategames.org . For additional information on Massachusetts Army National Guard, go to nationalguard.com/massachusetts

Meet BSG Athletes: Avery Motta

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:36:40 GMT

Bay State Games athletes excel on AND off the field! BSG Field Hockey athlete and current sophomore at BMC Durfee High School recently published her first novel, "In the Game."

"In the Game" is a teen/young adult action/romance novel based in Paris, France.

Synopsis: Colette Toussaint is no stranger to hard work. After being pulled out of a public high school in the tenth grade and thrown into a rigorous training program via her parents’ agency, Colette was forced to ditch a normal life and focus on saving the world as a spy... All at the grand age of sixteen. And now, two years later, on the cusp of adulthood, she feels like she’s finally getting the hang of things. That is, until a video call by her best friend and future heir of the company, Jean-Luc, reveals to her that she’s definitely not. Colette’s entire perception of herself is flipped upside down; how is she supposed to finish the mission with knowledge of the inevitable? And why is this mission proving to be the most difficult one she’s ever been on?

But, business is business and spy work doesn’t stop for anyone.
Especially in the City of Love.

You can check out Avery's book on Amazon and at the Viva Fall River Visitors Center and Shop!

About the author : Avery Motta is a sophomore at B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River, MA. She competes in both field hockey and track and field as a varsity athlete, and has participated in the BSG Field Hockey Showcase for the past two years (2023 and 2024), earning both a gold and a bronze medal. Throughout the school year, Avery is actively involved in extracurriculars, including Class President freshman and sophomore year. She is a member of Yearbook Club, as well as an MIAA Student Ambassador. Outside of school, Avery participates in club field hockey for Allegiance. In the future, she intends on competing in either field hockey and/or track and field at the collegiate level, and hopes to work in major sports leagues (NFL, NBA, etc.) as a sports agent or sports journalist. A fun fact about Avery is that she has written both a novel and a children’s book!

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Meet BSG Athletes: Leo Amadeo

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:19:41 GMT

Photos courtesy of Anne Amadeo

Name: Leo Amadeo

Sport: Swimming

His story:

Leo began swimming with Coach Mike Prout and Adaptive Sports New England with their Youth Para Swimming Program. Coach Mike worked with Leo on improving different strokes. Thet did drills and speed training and focused on different kicks. Coach Mike also spent time with Leo to improve his dive off the block and his flip turns.

Later, Coach Mike encouraged Leo to take part in Bay State Games. This was Leo’s first experience at any meet and his first Bay State Games. He didn’t know what to expect, he was a bit nervous but also excited.

He LOVED the whole experience! He did the 50 and 200 freestyle at BSG and he placed silver in both. He loved the energy of the event with all the swimmers and all the heats. He said it was exciting both to participate and to watch.

But more importantly, competing in BSG gave Leo confidence and he wanted more! Before BSG, swimming was a competition with himself to improve his personal best. But to actually compete against others, he became energized with the competitive spirit and endorphins. Again, he wanted more!

From this experience, he gained the confidence to try out for his local Y swim team. He made the team and he just finished his first season of swim team with the Y. And true to form, Leo’s personal records were also set in competition, in the heats with adrenaline and Leo’s competitive mindset in full force!

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A Discussion With Fabian Ardila About College Recruiting

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:15:49 GMT

Fabian Ardila is the Bay State Games Southeast Girls Volleyball Head Coach, Owner of MGA Volleyball, and an Assistant Coach of the Women's Volleyball team at Babson College. Fabian has many years coaching at the high school, club, and college level and sat down with the Bay State Games Ambassadors to discuss the college recruiting process.

Understand all the things that come into play when they're looking at playing in college, how early should they start looking at getting recruited or being seen? And it's a tough thing. If you go to the rest of the United States, they'll tell you in middle school. And although the NCAA does not allow college coaches to recruit middle school players anymore, that used to be a thing for many years. The middle school kids are already starting that process.

For the Northeast, where we're at right now, most kids start that process sophomore, junior year. And I believe that's late. They should start when they are freshman in high school to at least get their name out there and start getting coaches to see them. Even though coaches are not going to be talking to them nor are they going to be making any decisions that early on because they can't. They can't do it until their junior year. But the bottom line is we want kids to start the process of understanding how to communicate with coaches, how to get their names out there, how to create videos and highlights so that they can be seen. That's on one side.

On the other side, there are three divisions in the NCAA. There are junior colleges, there's different places or levels where kids can play volleyball in college. And so, the first conversation is always about division.

Do you see yourself playing in a Division I school, division II or Division III?

And as far as I'm concerned, it comes down to what is your level and what is your personality? I have three daughters. All of them played in college. I haven't paid 1 dime for college because they all received athletic scholarships and played all four years in college. They've all graduated, but the difference in personality is what drove them to play in the school they played in.

My oldest daughter wound up going Division I in her first year, and that was not something I wanted her to do because her personality was not a Division I personality. She wanted a social life. She wanted to go to parties; she wanted to go do extra activities or other things. On the Division I side, you basically play volleyball, and you hang out with the volleyball players, and they become your family, your friends, the people you do stuff with. But there really isn't time for you to go do other things. If that's for you, it's going to be a great time because you will enjoy it. But if you want to do other things, Division I is not for you.

My middle went to Northeastern, and she loved every minute of it, but they restricted everything she did. She had a schedule from when she woke up to when she went to sleep. They told her when to eat, they told her when to study, they told her when to lift, and they told her when to practice. Everything was very, very specific. So when you play Division I, that's the type of personality you need to have.

So getting back to my oldest child wound up going to Stonehill, which was a division II school. They just became Division I, but at the time they were Division II. And that was right for her personality because it combined even amounts of academics. Of the team while still participating in high level practices and good competition. So you have to kind of look at it that way.

Division III is a little bit different than or the opposite of Division I, where academics dictates when you practice, how often you practice and where you play can be very high level. But the difference is academics first, so you kind of have to look at your personality to see where you fit first.

The second thing that I would recommend is to locate geographically where do you want to be? And mind you, we haven't even talked about the type of school yet. But the bottom line is, are you OK with being on the East Coast, on the West Coast? Do you want to be in the South? Do you want warm weather? Are you OK with being in the Northeast? Those are things that are very important because based on the location of where you want to be, then you start looking at how many schools within a certain radius. So I normally say if you're looking to study somewhere in Virginia, I would look at every state that surrounds Virginia and all the schools in that area that are the division you're interested in and make that list.

And then start figuring out, do they have the things academically? You might be interested in talking about academics when you look at a school. And maybe you're too young to decide as a 9th grader that you're going to be a doctor. Maybe you don't like math. Maybe you're interested in the arts or writing. It's better for you to know what you don't like than what you do want to be. Because if you know you don't like math, you're not going to go play at MIT. So, you kind of need to figure out where you want to be in terms of academics.

Then after you've looked at geographical location, the division, the type of school, I want you to look at the setting. Do you want to be in a city Northeastern? OK, maybe you don't like it. Maybe you want something traditional that has a quad, that has a cathedral that has all the Ivy and stuff that are a traditional school of what we know it to be. For a university like Boston College, that's a traditional school. Are you interested in that type of setting? And then the last one would be near any towns, for example, Penn State. They are their own town. There is no town around them. There is nothing else. Lehigh, another one that has nothing around them. It's just the school, so if those environments are something you're OK with, then those are the schools you need to kind of consider.

And then lastly, how large of a school do you want to go to? I went to the University of Pittsburgh. I received an academic scholarship and then I walked on to the volleyball team. My school was very large. I would walk 2 blocks and not know anyone within those two blocks. That's what a Division One large school is all about. Division I, medium sized school, Boston College, you'll walk two blocks. You'll know maybe two or three people because the school isn't huge. Most division two schools are kind of that same size where you're going to know two or three people as you walk a couple of blocks. A Division III school, you know the majority of people you're walking around with. And so it depends on what you're looking to do and the difference between a large school, a medium size and a small school.

Not only is it about who you know, but it's about what the school can offer you. So if let's say you're looking at a semester abroad, semester abroad on a large scale, school may have 10 options, A medium school may have 3. A Division III, school may only have one or two. So again, like you have options based on the sizes of the school.

Once you've done basically this analysis of yourself of narrowing down all of these things, then you start looking at the schools academically to see if you like the programs that they offer and the classes that they offer. Once you've narrowed that down, then start looking athletically at the school and does it have a program that meets your needs, meets your level and that you have watched them play.

You know something about the coach and start that process of emailing the coach, inviting them to come play, to watch you play and see if there's a connection and, or if there's a need for your year of graduation for that particular school.

And basically that's the process in a nutshell.

I ask every kid to come up with 30 universities, colleges that they're interested in academically. And then we look at the volleyball program and if the volleyball program fits who they are and if that works, we narrow it down to about 10 schools and we start emailing those coaches. The player does and then they start that communication process of getting them to come and watch them play at tournaments.

The other thing that I ask all players to do is to go to a website called University Athletes. University Athletes is a software that has both an online component as well as an app. Every single college coach has that app on their phone because every tournament that exists in the United States is on that app. So when I go to a tournament, I open up the app, there's the tournament. It tells me every single person that has either emailed me is interested in Babson or I'm interested in them. And it gives me their schedule. It tells me what court they're on and what time they're going to be there for me to be able to go and watch them play. So get on a recruiting site that's free.

It's very easy for you to just go to the college website, find the name of the head coach, find their e-mail address, it's normally there and send them information. So get on a recruiting site and let's make sure that that recruiting site offers a free page.

The only one thing I'm going to say is do not give up because coaches are not good at corresponding back with you, communicating with you and keeping you up to date. That's something you have to do. You have to be relentless and you have to keep at it. Even if it's like a full year of you communicating with coaches and you haven't heard back, you got to keep it up because at some point in time a coach will be like, I need this person, and now all of a sudden you're lost and you're gone. You want to be top of mind no matter what.

Question 1: Is it a good idea to invite college coaches to one of your high school games?

FA: Yeah, invite them. The only problem is we have a very small budget for us to go and watch kids at their high school. I want to say the vast majority of college coaches go to large format tournaments because that's where they're going to see the most kids in one setting. I only know of one or two coaches locally. Like for example, the head coach at BC may go to 1 high school to watch one kid play, but that's because it's a local kid who's interested and he's interested in them. I know of the Northeastern coach who did that once three years ago as well. It is extremely hard for a college coach from California to fly all the way out here to go and watch a kid play in a in one high school match because they're only going to come and watch one kid. The budget doesn't allow for it, so they tend to go to large festival will be happening in the next two weekends. You're going to find a lot of college coaches to go to that tournament because there's 5000 players there. It's easy to watch more players, so you could invite them, but the likelihood that a coach is going to go to a high school to watch one player, it's kind of tough money wise.

Questions 2: If you had to pick one piece of advice about how to e-mail a college coach, what type of information should they include or highlight with that?

FA: The first thing you should say is I am interested in your school academically because you offer X, Y or Z. Then talk about the volleyball program because obviously you're going to college to get an education. It just so happens that you're going to play volleyball as well, but they want to know that you're interested in their school 1st and obviously see their program as well. But you got to talk a little bit about the school so that they know that you're not just fishing to get onto a volleyball team.

Question 3: What can I do to stand out when people come visit campus?

FA: You know what, when you're having an athlete come visit campus, what do you think are the things that stand out compared to you know, the athletes that are just coming through, having a meeting and then going home normally? Why are you here? Are you here because there's an opportunity for you to play volleyball? Are you here because the school is attractive academically or are you making the rounds to see what is the best offer you're going to get? Now, this is tougher for kids in Division I and division two than it is for Division III. And the reason is in Division III there is no athletic money.

So if you're coming to visit me at Babson, it's because you're interested in Babson and volleyball is something that you do. We obviously because of being in the top 20 yearly, we have very high level volleyball players coming to us, but they've got to get in first. That the school is really tough. It's also very expensive. So it's kind of a tough thing for kids to just come and visit. They have to really be interested in the school. But Division I and Division II, as we know, money is a factor. And so a lot of kids come in because they're looking for a scholarship first and at the Division One level, they're looking to play. So the question really becomes be honest. What are you doing here? Why are you here? Why do you like our school? And when you're talking, it's very easy to see if you're telling the truth or not. So be honest of why it is that you're interested in that particular school?

Bay State Games Presents 2025 Berkshire Hero Award

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:03:23 GMT

Pictured: Ashwan Malhotra (right) receives the Berkshire Hero award from Bay State Games Executive Director, Kevin Cummings (left) on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (January 9, 2025) – Bay State Games presented the Berkshire Hero Award to a staunch supporter of the Bay State Winter Games on January 4. The 2025 award recipient is the Maple Terrace Motel in Williamstown. The Maple Terrace Motel has long donated rooms for BSG staff, judges, and volunteers while serving as a comfortable and hospitable host for BSG athletes and their families during the Bay State Winter Games Figure Skating competition. With close proximity to the rink, this property has long been filled during BSG weekend and provided country charm in the heart of Williamstown.

Nestled in the heart of Massachusetts' scenic Berkshire Mountains, our inn is a cozy retreat within walking distance of the renowned Clark Art Institute and Williams College, along with other local attractions. Explore the area, with the Lansing Chapman rink just half a mile away and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Skating Rink a short 14-minute drive.

For a list of past Berkshire Hero recipients, click here .

Bay State Games Announces 2024 Future Leaders Scholarship Recipients

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:22:03 GMT

WOBURN (November 15, 2024) – The Bay State Games has selected six statewide scholarship recipients for the 2024 Future Leaders Scholarship Program. These student-athletes were selected from a large applicant pool after a process that included committee reviews of all applications and virtual interviews with selected applicants.

These future leaders were selected based on their achievements and involvement in academics, community service, athletics, and leadership roles. The Bay State Games Future Leaders Scholarship program was established in 1989 and has since distributed nearly $400,000 in financial aid. Each of these high school seniors will receive a $1,000 scholarship for their first year of college.

“Since its inception in 1989, the Future Leaders Scholarship Program has recognized outstanding high school students that excel in the classroom, in the community, and on the field of play,” said Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of the Bay State Games. “We are proud that this program has provided nearly $400,000 in aid to support the continuing education of these well deserving student-athletes that represent all regions of Massachusetts and many different sports.”

This year’s six scholarship recipients are Akosua Adu-Gyamfi, Priya Bedard, Shannon Gustin, Keira Manning, Emilia Maria-Babcock, and Amelia Spencer.

Akosua Adu-Gyamfi is a resident of Holden and attends the Winchendon School. At school, she plays on the varsity basketball team, where she is an active team leader. She played in the 2024 Bay State Games Girls Basketball Showcase on the Central team and won the DICK’S Sporting Goods Sportsmanship Award. Akosua started a Bible study club at her school and plays the piano. Outside of school, she is a childcare worker at a local elementary school and volunteers at the Akwabba Free Clinic in Worcester. She hopes to continue playing basketball in college while studying criminal justice with hopes of becoming a lawyer.

Priya Bedard is a senior at Medway High School. At school, she is captain of the varsity softball team and plays on the varsity soccer and basketball teams. Priya competed in the 2024 Bay State Games Softball Showcase and was awarded the DICK’s Sporting Goods Sportsmanship Award for the Southeast team. She was selected as her school’s representative to attend the MIAA Leadership Conference. At school, Priya is a photographer for the school newspaper and volunteers for Relay for Life. She is currently completing an internship at the Innovation Center Pathways at Milford Regional Hospital. She volunteers at the Medway food pantry. After graduation, Priya plans to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Hartford as a member of the softball team.

Shannon Gustin is a senior at Rockland High School. She is ranked #11 in her class, sporting a 4.22 GPA through her junior year. Shannon is the Spirit Chair on the student council, which includes planning inclusion pep rallies, dances, spirit weeks and any other school spirit related event hosted at our school that bring us together as one “Bulldog Nation”. At school, she is also a member of the volleyball team, a founding member of her school’s DECA chapter and Vice President of Career Development, is a feature editor and writer for the RHS Veritas newspaper, and a secretary of Key Club. She was a founding member of the Women’s Empowerment Club at her school, which successfully was able to get feminine hygiene products installed in all the girl’s bathrooms at her school. Shannon is a high school sports and prom dress content creator as well. Shannon also competes in figure skating with the Winterland Skating School and has competed in Bay State Games Figure Skating competitions since 2016. Shannon plans on attending a 4-year university to study marketing and journalism to later work in the sports media field after graduation.

Keira Manning is a native of Marlborough and attends the Advanced Math & Science Academy, where she plays field hockey and lacrosse. She is captain of her co-op field hockey team with Marlborough High School and is on the MIAA Student Advisory Committee. Within her school community, she is involved in a variety of clubs, including Leaders of Tomorrow, NHS, and Peer Mediation. She is a member of the Principal’s Council and is a Bay State Games Ambassador. Keira played for the Central team in the Bay State Games Field Hockey Showcase for 3 years. Keira is involved in the community through the Marlborough Public Library as a member of the Teen Advisory Board. She has won several leadership awards and attended leadership conferences all around the county, including being one of the four students from Massachusetts to be selected to attend the National Student Leadership Summit in Indianapolis this past summer. Keira plans to continue playing field hockey at Dickinson College after graduation while studying international studies or pre-law with hopes of attending law school.

Emilia Maria-Babcock is a senior at Everett High School. She is ranked #6 in her class of 630 students with a 4.76 GPA. She is captain of the varsity basketball and soccer teams and plays softball at Everett High School. She played in the Bay State Games Girls Basketball Showcase for the Metro team twice, winning a silver medal in 2023 and gold in 2024. Emilia is the president of her class, in NHS and Spanish NHS, a student ambassador, and a member of Key Club. She has been presented with a National Women in Sports Leadership Award. When she’s not on the field or court, you can find Emilia playing the violin in the high school orchestra. Emilia is a youth basketball and softball coach and works as a sailing instructor. She hopes to become a physical therapist.

Amelia Spencer is a native of Lynn and Winthrop and attends Winthrop High School. She holds a 4.3 GPA through her junior year. She has been president of her class for two years, is president of the student council, and was the sophomore class videographer. She is also a member of student government, debate club, math club, and wellness club. She is an MIAA Student Ambassador, Morgan’s Message Ambassador, and Bay State Games Ambassador. Athletically, she is captain of her school’s ice hockey and softball teams and played in the Bay State Games Girls Ice Hockey Showcase for 3 years, winning the gold medal each time. She is a Learn to Skate instructor, a Special Olympics volunteer, and completed an internship with the North Shore Navigators. Amelia was one of 4 students from Massachusetts to attend the National Student Leadership Summit in Indianapolis this past summer. In college, Amelia will continue to play NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey and will be studying special education and minoring in nutrition. Her dream job is to become an adaptive physical education teacher.

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College Admissions 101 - Going to College with Your Siblings

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:48:41 GMT

We asked our 2024 Summer Interns to give advice on a variety of topics for student-athletes entering the college admission process. Last up, we asked Michael Maiava about going to school with his brothers.

Q: What school do you go to?

MM: I go to Tufts University

Q: Why did you choose your school?

MM: I specifically chose Tufts for the education as well as an opportunity to continue playing football.

Q: What factors influenced your decision?

MM: Some factors that influenced my decision to go to Tufts were the opportunities that can come with going to a school at Tufts.

Q: Did you plan on going to school with your siblings?

MM: Yes, it was always a dream of ours to go to college together as well as play college football with each other.

Q: What is it like going to school and living with your brothers?

MM: I enjoyed my time going to school with my brothers, I can’t really compare what it’s like going to school by myself since I’ve never experienced it before. But, it’s definitely been a unique experience growing up here and finding ourselves in different ways.

Q: What advice do you have for an incoming college student or someone going through the process of choosing?

MM: With recruiting today, I would advise athletes to be patient in the decisions that they make as well as know your reasons for going to a school that is best for you.

Q: Now that you have been in school, what are some things you wish you knew beforehand?

MM: Something that I wish I knew before going to Tufts was the importance of office hours as well as getting to know other students that aren’t on your team.

About Michael Maiava

Born and raised in Hawai’i, Michael is now in his junior year at Tufts University where he plays offensive tackle for the football team and is majoring in economics and finance. With a passion for all sports, he hopes to pursue a career in coaching and/or sports management. When he is not busy with football and school, Michael enjoys playing video games, rooting on the Boston Celtics, and spending time with his family & friends.

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College Admissions 101 Previous Posts

October 2, 2024 - Going to School Far From Home

October 9, 2024 - Transferring After Your First Year

October 16, 2024 - Experiencing a Career Ending Injury

October 23, 2024 - Not Playing Sports in College

October 30, 2024 - Balancing School and Sport

College Admissions 101 - Balancing School and Sport

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:18:02 GMT

We asked our 2024 Summer Interns to give advice on a variety of topics for student-athletes entering the college admission process. Next up, we asked Bryan Kane to discuss balancing school and sport.

Q: What school do you go to?

BK: Western New England University

Q: Why did you choose your school?

BK: I picked Western New England because of the great sports management program, along with being able to play football.

Q: What factors influenced your decision?

BK: Some of the factors that influenced my decision were the family aspect of the football team. When I went to visit it felt like a place where I would enjoy being every day. I also went to a very small high school so I wanted to transition into a smaller college because I felt like that would be easier for me. The coaches at Western New England also made me feel like that was a place that I was going to excel academically and athletically which was ultimately what I wanted to do.

Q: When choosing classes, how does the practice/game schedule affect your choices?

BK: When I’m choosing classes my practice schedule has rarely affected my choices. We have set practice times every day of the week and they normally don't change. It allows the athletes to pick their schedule around practice very easily. If there is a class conflict it is never an issue to take that class. Our coaches want it to succeed outside of football as much as they do inside of football. There may be times when a class interferes with meetings which are out of our control. If that happens you have to take responsibility and have a meeting in the morning with your coach to make sure you have the playbook down and ready to go for the game on Saturday.

Q:What skills are important to balancing school and sport?

BK: The biggest skill you need to have to balance school and football is time management. Throughout the season there will be times where you feel like a lot of stuff is adding up and you don't know how you're going to finish all your work, but we have study hall every week of the season. Many times this is where I will finish all my homework for the week. That just allows me to not feel like I have an overwhelming amount of stuff to do on top of learning the plays that we are putting in. As a freshman, I had a reality check when it came to the workload of being a student athlete. But once you get into the swing of things and start to understand that when you have downtime, you should finish that paper, instead of laying down and taking a nap or playing xbox. Once you are able to find your way of finishing all your work and preparing for practice/games you will find that it isn't as hard as you think it is.

Q: What advice do you have for an incoming college student or someone going through the process of choosing?

BK: Some advice I have for incoming freshmen is that you need to trust the process. When I was freshman in college I just thought that was some of the seniors telling me that and I didn't really listen. Going into my senior year I wish I did listen to them because it would have saved me a lot of worrying and stress. When I was a freshman in college, I wasn't doing great in school and I was not playing. And every year I have progressed in school and football. Some things take time and it's a learning process when you get to college. I also didn't understand that I was going into college and playing football with grown men. I was a very small freshman who played every single snap of high school football. When I got to school I quickly realized I wasn't the top player anymore and for a lot of people that's hard to hear. I believe the best advice for an incoming freshman is that you need to trust the process.

For someone who is choosing a home for the next 4 years, in my opinion you need to choose a place where it feels like home and somewhere where you find yourself succeeding in whichever way you choose. I picked Western New England because I felt wanted. I felt like the professors that I met and the coaches wanted me there. You need to feel welcomed and wanted at the school you choose for the next 4 years.

Q: Now that you have been in school what are some things you wish you knew beforehand

BK: Now that I have been at school, one thing I wish I knew beforehand is that college really does go by as quick as people tell you. I wish I listened to everyone telling me that you're going to blink and it will be your senior year. College isn't about going out every night of the week, it's about making connections with kids you would've never met, it's about those little moments you have with your friends that you will never forget. It's about taking advantage of the little time you have with the same group of friends for 4 years.

About Bryan Kane

Bryan Kane was an Operations Intern for the 2024 Summer Games. Bryan is from Millis, MA and graduated from Millis High School in 2021. He is in his senior year at Western New England University where he is majoring in Sports Management, and he hopes to pursue a career in sports. This year, he plans to finish his degree and complete his final year as a safety for the Western New England Golden Bears.

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College Admissions 101 Previous Posts

October 2, 2024 - Going to School Far From Home

October 9, 2024 - Transferring After Your First Year

October 16, 2024 - Experiencing a Career Ending Injury

October 23, 2024 - Not Playing Sports in College

College Admissions 101 - Ending Your Sports Career After High School

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:42:47 GMT

We asked our 2024 Summer Interns to give advice on a variety of topics for student-athletes entering the college admission process. Next up, we asked Annie Pratt about looking a colleges without wanting to continue playing sports.

Q: What school do you go to?

AP: I go to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Q: Why did you choose your school?

AP: I chose to go to UMass Amherst because of Isenberg and the sport management program that is offered there.

Q: What factors influenced your decision?

AP: One factor that influenced my decision was the campus and the Sport Management program. Isenberg having such prestigious programs was a big influence on my decision.

Q: Did you consider playing sports in college or only look at schools based on academics/campus fit?

AP: I looked at schools based on just academic and campus fit.

Q: What advice do you have for an incoming college student or someone going through the process of choosing?

Choose what feels right and feels like the best fit! When you’re at the right college, everything will fall into place. Start participating in intramurals or club teams if you have an interest in continuing to play sports!

Q: Now that you have been in school, what are some things you wish you knew beforehand?

I wish I knew that everyone was just as nervous as me to be starting college and that we were all in the same situation! Everyone is really eager to make new friends and get to know each other.

About Annie Pratt

Annie Pratt was a Bay State Games Operations Intern for the 2024 Summer Games. Annie is studying Sport Management and Communication at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and is currently an intern for Game Day Operations, which includes preparing the field for the game, communicating with the officials and the visiting team, as well as many different in- game jobs. Originally, Annie is from Syracuse, New York.

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College Admissions 101 Previous Posts

October 2, 2024 - Going to School Far From Home

October 9, 2024 - Transferring After Your First Year

October 16, 2024 - Experiencing a Career Ending Injury

College Admissions 101 - What Happens If You Have a Career Ending Injury

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:06:53 GMT

We asked our 2024 Summer Interns to give advice on a variety of topics for student-athletes entering the college admission process. Next up, we asked Ava Hilaire about experiencing a career ending injury after being recruited to play a sport in college.

Q: What school do you go to?

AH: I go to Western New England University

Q: Why did you choose your school?

AH: The sports management program and being recruited to play softball

Q: What factors influenced your decision?

AH: The main reasoning was the softball aspect of school. I knew I wanted to play college softball and the program had a great resume to back them. The coaches and being able to meet the players was a great opportunity to see more of an insight into everyday demands of that schedule but also getting advice on to actually balance school, softball, and social life.

Q: How did your college experience change when you made the decision to stop playing softball?

AH: I tore my achilles the first day of the second week of school, which was also the first practice of preseason of my sophomore year of college. I stayed and helped out the team for the entirety of sophomore season, helping with paperwork, taking stats, giving the pitchers signs, and being the best teammate I could be. But I knew the injury was a full year recovery after surgery. Going through my freshman year, I knew of the demand it would have on my physically and mentally plus the addition to retraining my body on how to pitch. I knew my junior year was going to be my most difficult year yet academically so I chose to step away for this year and see how it works. Overall, my workload and recovery were the main factors that swayed my decision. This past year I got a job and have another for this upcoming school year so that has helped keep my free time productive. I definitely miss playing softball and would advise anyone going through any type of decision about taking a step back from the sport you love, to think about what is best for you in the future, meaning either sticking with it because you know you still have more to accomplish or moving on and doing other things that you wouldn’t expect yourself to do with this new found free time.

Q: What advice do you have for an incoming college student or someone going through the process of choosing?

AH: When it comes to the recruiting process, I have two pieces of advice - (1) be prepared with questions for coaches after clinics and (2) market yourself as much as you can.

My BIGGEST piece of advice is to, before clinics, think of 2-3 questions to ask the coaches. It can be about anything - what everyday life is for athletes at that school, how do people balance it, what a week in preseason looks like, etc. At the end of recruiting clinics, coaches always bring all the players and parents into a huddle and talk about the softball aspect, what they are looking for, etc. To set yourself apart from others, think of some questions that they could take a minute to answer. It makes them think you care rather than just one of the girls who just showed up because their parents made them and are just waiting to go home. I can’t count the number of times coaches, including the coach I eventually committed with, told me they remembered me specifically by either the question I asked them or the conversations we had.

Another thing I did specifically, was I filmed EVERYTHING. My parents bought a GoPro and we filmed every hitting practice, pitching practice with my pitching coach, and games. Before games, my mom would go and stick the GoPro in the fence right behind home plate to get the best view. We then edited them to into small clips and posted them on a softball Instagram page we made. YOU NEED TO MARKET YOURSELF! I would post clips of every clinic I went to and would send them to all the coaches to show them my progress or just what I am up to. Follow all the schools you like so that your videos can show up on their feed.

About Ava Hilaire

Ava is a senior at Western New England University studying sports management. As a two-sport high school varsity athlete, Ava continued to play softball at WNE before tearing her Achilles sophomore year. In the summer of 2023, Ava was a Sports Coordinator Intern with Boston Ski and Sports Club and looks forward to growing her sports management experience with Bay State Games. A fun fact about Ava is that to celebrate her high school graduation, Ava went skydiving!

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October 9, 2024 - Transferring After Your First Year

College Admissions 101 - Transferring After Your First Year

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:45:57 GMT

We asked our 2024 Summer Interns to give advice on a variety of topics for student-athletes entering the college admission process. Next up, we asked Maeve Clark about the process of transferring after her first year of college.

Q: What school do you attend?

MC: I go to Ithaca College

Q: Why did you choose your school?

MC: The overall team environment was very welcoming and fun. I met all of the players and coaches and knew that Ithaca was a team that I really wanted to be a part of. I really enjoyed the campus and the surrounding area, there is a really cute downtown and a lot of hiking trails and nature surrounding it. Ithaca also has a really good school of communications, and a specified sports media program that I was interested in.

Q: What factors influenced your decision?

MC: My decision to transfer was made after I realized that the team and coaching staff at my previous school did not have the same values as me when it comes to what a team should look like and treat each other. I could not see myself there for the next 4 years, and I knew that in order to make any change, I had to be the driving force. I entered the transfer portal after our season ended, because even though I loved a lot of things about the school outside of my sport, at the end of the day I could not see myself giving up field hockey and I didn’t want to be at school without the sport that I loved.

Q: Was your college application and decision process different this time vs. high school?

MC: I committed to play at my previous school during my junior year of high school, so when I had applied to school my senior year, I only did one application. On top of that, I never met any of the team when I visited the school, and I did not do an overnight. My second time around, I talked to the coaches multiple times, talked to current players and alumni, and talked to professors in the communications department. I made sure to cover all of my bases, and even took an overnight visit during a long weekend I had at school.

Q: What is it like applying to other schools while in college? Describe that experience.

MC: Balancing applying to several schools, while at the same time scheduling meetings with coaches, visits, and maintaining grades and getting schoolwork done was definitely challenging. Most coaches were very flexible with my schedule when setting up visits and meetings, and had a lot of support from my family and friends.

Q: Did you look for different things compared to your first college process?

MC: Coming out of a program that I knew I didn’t like, it gave me a lot more information about what I actually wanted in a school. When I first committed to my previous school, I was so caught up in the opportunity to play at a Division 1 level that I did not really consider what I wanted from my college experience. When I was transferring, I decided to look at all divisions, because truly what I wanted was a team that I would fit in with. At Ithaca, I really like the focus on academics and community. The coaches and team put a huge emphasis on being a team and treating everyone there with love and respect. Academics are also highly prioritized, which is important when you consider where you want your life to be when you are no longer playing your sport.

Q: What advice do you have for an incoming college student or someone going through the process of choosing a school?

MC: Talk to as many people as you can about the school. Have phone calls or zooms with coaches, talk to players in the same major as you, ask them questions and get the best feel for the school that you can. I would also recommend going to ID clinics on campus, where you can see campus, meet players, and usually get a feel for the coaches' coaching style. Make sure when you make your decision to consider why you play your sport, and look for a program that has the same values as you. Consider where you want to be in your education when you are out of college and no longer playing a sport. Everything happens for a reason, which was my motto during my recruiting process. Even now, after transferring I still really believe it is true. Without my previous school, I would have never met some truly great people and wouldn’t have had the chance to become the person I am now. When one opportunity closes, it just means there is another one waiting for you. Knowing what I know now, there is a school that is the perfect fit for every athlete, don’t try to force yourself to be happy somewhere that you are not.

Q: Now that you have been in school what are some things you wish you knew beforehand

MC: Dorms look a little like jail cells. Bring lots of decorations and pillows to make it more homey.

About Maeve Clark

Maeve is from Beverly, MA, and graduated from Hamilton Wenham High School in 2023. Last year, she attended Monmouth University, where she played field hockey and studied communications. This year, she transferred to Ithaca College, where is continuing to play field hockey and is studying sports media and advertising. Maeve was an Operations Intern for the 2024 Bay State Summer Games.

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October 2, 2024 - Going to School Far From Home

College Admissions 101 - Going to School Far From Home

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:28:03 GMT

We asked our 2024 Summer Interns to give advice on a variety of topics for student-athletes entering the college admission process. First up, we talked to Jameer Alves about going to school far from home.

Q: What school do you go to?

JA: I go to Tufts University.

Q: Why did you choose your school?

JA: The opportunity to keep playing the sport I love with great academics.

Q: What factors influenced your decision?

JA: My coaches throughout my entire recruiting process before coming to Tufts were huge on family. That was really important to me because I wanted to go to a school that valued me as a person outside of football. This way, if something happens and I have to stop playing, I will still be supported.

Q: Did you plan on going to school far away?

JA: My plan was always to go to school out-of-state but I did not see myself going this far.

Q: What things do you have to think about compared to local schools? (i.e. how far is the airport, how can I get around, what is the community like, etc.)?

JA: I think what is so great about Tufts now is the addition to the green line. Its only a 30 minute train ride into Boston. If you want visit all the other great schools that the city has to offer. Or you can take the Tufts Shuttle to Davis Square which has pretty much everything you will need along with a Red Line stop as well.

Q: How often do you go home?

JA: Every thanksgiving and Christmas break. My family is a big part of my life and I try to visit when we have enough time off from school.

Q: Does your family visit you at school to see your games?

JA: Yes, last season my mother and sister attended 5 games along with few other family members at a few games.

Q: What advice do you have for an incoming college student or someone going through the process of choosing?

JA: Go to a school that wants you to be there, that could be for sports or for academics. Make sure you are welcomed.

Q: Now that you have been in school what are some things you wish you knew beforehand?

I wish that I knew how challenging it would be to balance school along with a varsity sport being so far away from home.

About Jameer Alves

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Jameer is a senior at Tufts University playing defensive back for the Jumbo football team while studying biopsychology and chemistry. He was an operations intern during the 2024 Summer Games, working on the operations for volleyball, track & field, and fencing. He also interns for multiple departments for Tufts Athletics during the school year. In his free time, Jameer enjoys spending time with family & friends, riding his skateboard, or watching sports.

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Bay State Games Announces 2024 Athletes of the Year

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:54:56 GMT

(L-R) Mia Leveille (Baton Twirling), Alyssa Ardai (Figure Skating), Castor Kao (Fencing), Anthony "Tony" Leger (Archery)

Bay State Games is excited to announce they have selected its Athletes of the Year. This award is based on participation in the Games and other athletic achievements. The 2024 selections for Athlete of the Year are:

Female Youth Athlete – Mia Leveille

Female Adult Athlete – Alyssa Ardai

Male Youth Athlete – Castor Kao

Male Adult Athlete - Anthony "Tony" Leger

Mia Leveille, 13, resides in Berwick, ME and attends Berwick Academy. She has been competing in Bay State Games Baton Twirling for 2 years and has been twirling for 9 years overall. Mia demonstrates extraordinary dedication, relentless hard work, and outstanding achievements in baton twirling. As a national champion and Team USA qualifier, she has demonstrated exceptional skill and commitment, training tirelessly day and night in dance, twirling, and gymnastics to perfect her craft. Her discipline, perseverance, and passion for the sport are evident in her performances and competitive successes. Beyond her athletic prowess, she serves as an inspiration and role model to others, exemplifying the values of dedication, resilience, and excellence. Mia is also an excellent student and is continuously on the honor roll.

Alyssa Ardai, 24, is a native of Malden, MA. Alyssa has competed in Bay State Games Summer and Winter Figure Skating competitions and has been skating for a total of 19 years. At Bay State Games, she is a two-time Adult Bronze USFS Gold Medalist, a gold medalist in USFS Bronze Compulsory Moves, silver medalist in ISI Open Freestyle 5, and bronze medalist in ISI Artistic Silver 5. She is a two-time Theatre on Ice National Competitor, a Synchro Sectional Competitor, Colonial Open/North Shore Open Medalist, and Get Up Champion. Alyssa is also a Learn to Skate Instructor and is a member of the Maplewood Association, Urban Media Arts (local TV studio), Malden Ward 6, and Girl Scouts of Eastern, MA. Additionally, Alyssa faces the daily challenge of alopecia areata, which has caused visible hair loss, but she doesn't let that get to her. For Alyssa, skating is a sanctuary where she can embrace her true self without the constraints of her condition.

Castor Kao , 18, is a resident of Needham, MA, a graduate of Beaver County Day, and on his way to attend school at Yale University. Castor is a passionate fencer who has dedicated his time, energy, and heart to the sport of fencing. He is one of the top fencers in his cohort and has won numerous medals and awards from tournaments around the world. In 2024, he made the USA Fencing Junior Olympic team and competed in the FIE Junior World Cup in 2023. He was the 2024 MVP at his high school, Beaver Country Day, and will attend Yale University as a fencing recruit. He also consistently makes the USA Fencing All-American First Team, showing competence in both athletic and academic endeavors. Castor serves as a role model for younger fencers as he works as an assistant coach at his fencing club. The younger athletes look up to him and will often seek his coaching during their tournament matches. His students respect him as a coach and as a mentor. Castor is incredibly dedicated to the sport as a whole. Aside from competing, he spends his time working as a referee, demonstrating a knowledge of the intricacies of the sport. Aside from fencing ability and knowledge, Castor has a very kind heart, evidenced by his relationships with younger fencers who look up to him as a mentor. He is a kind friend and is generous with his time. Younger fencers at his club have been known to seek out his coaching over the coaching of their more experienced professional coaches due to his relatability, empathy, and commitment. His passions lie in the camaraderie that he has found with his fellow fencers. He plans to enter the pre-medical track at Yale in order to eventually go into sports medicine; giving back to the sport that he's loved all his life and caring for athletes like him.

Anthony "Tony" Leger, 51 , is a resident of West Brookfield, MA. Tony has competed in Bay State Games Archery since 2023 and has been involved in the sport for 12 years. Tony didn’t start doing archery until he was 36 years old and quickly fell in love with the sport. He not only started competing, but also became a USA Archery instructor, and was formerly a USA Archery Judge, and took an active role as a board member for his local club when living in Michigan. In 2017, he became the NFAA National Outdoor Target Champion & record holder. In recent years, his top achievements include 2024 MA State Outdoor Champion, 2024 CT Master’s Games Champion, and 2020 Michigan Archery Association Shooter of the Year, among a long list of awards. On top of his archery achievements, Tony has overcome physical setbacks which include multiple retinal tears/detachment, vitreous detachment, and other ocular issues, making it difficult to see/focus at distance even with corrective lenses. Tony continues to push himself and encourage others while having an infectious love for archery.

For more information on the Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program and past winners, go to www.baystategames.org/AOY.

2024 Boys Volleyball Showcase Recap

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:53:41 GMT

Boys Volleyball Showcase took place Saturday, July 13 - Sunday, July 14 at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Saturday, July 13

Game 1: Central vs. Northeast

The Boys Volleyball Showcase started with a good match-up between two teams. The sets were split 1-1, with Northeast taking the first one 25-19. Central came back to win 25-20 in the second.

Game 2: Metro vs. Southeast

Southeast showed strength early against a gritty Metro team who ultimately fell short in both sets. Southeast swept with victories of 25-12 and 25-14.

Game 3: Coastal vs. West

Two teams, early on paper, looked set to play extremely well. This match did not disappoint. The sets were split, with Coastal taking the first 25-21. West rallied back against Coastal’s late match mistakes to take the second set 25-15.

Game 4: Metro vs. Northeast

Northeast showcased high-flying players along with high energy and rousing chants. The dominant Northeast team was too much for Metro, winning 25-16 and 25-18 as they swept Metro.

Game 5: West vs. Central

Both teams, coming off a game split and looking to gain momentum, aimed for a sweep. West did exactly that, with scores of 25-12 and 25-21. Central had a slow start and could not muster a comeback in the second set.

Game 6: Coastal vs. Southeast

Coastal found themselves in another highly exciting matchup. However, Southeast demonstrated their strength and teamwork, sweeping Coastal with scores of 25-16 in the first set and 25-18 in the second.

Game 7: Metro vs. Central

Metro scraped and clawed their way to victory in the first set, with an impressive performance resulting in a close 28-26 win. Central found a way to close out and prevent the sweep, winning the second set 25-16.

Game 8: West vs. Northeast

West found themselves in a tough battle yet again, but the firepower of the Northeast team was too much as they secured a hard-earned sweep with scores of 25-16 and 26-24. West stayed close until the end, trying to force a split but could not get it done.

Game 9: Coastal vs. Central

Both teams looked to bounce back after splitting their previous matches. The sets were split, with Coastal taking the first victory 25-19. The second set belonged to Central, 25-22, in a much closer contest.

Game 10: Southeast vs. Northeast

The top two teams in pool play clashed in an exciting matchup. This was a tough game during both sets, resulting in a series split. Northeast won the first set 25-19, while Southeast claimed the second set in a close 26-24.

Game 11: Coastal vs. Metro

Metro aimed to steal a set from the strong Coastal team, but the overwhelming power of Coastal players proved too much as they won in a sweep, 25-15 and 25-19.

Game 12: Southeast vs. West

West managed to pull off a split in pool play, showing the rest of the tournament they were as good as any other team. West took the first set with a score of 25-16. Southeast, however, found a way to steal a win from the hungry West team, with a final score of 25-22 in the second set.

Sunday, July 14
Game 13: Southeast vs. Central

Sunday pool play games started with Southeast sweeping Central 25-14 in both sets.

Game 14: Metro vs. West

West swept Metro and locked in the 3rd seed. The final scores were 25-11 and 25-16.

Game 15: Coastal vs. Northeast

Coastal played spoiler against Northeast, splitting the series and causing Northeast to fall to the 2nd seed due to the split. Coastal took an early win in the first set 25-23. Northeast showed their strength in the second set with a final score of 25-18.

Quarterfinal 1: #3 West vs. #6 Metro

West cruised to victory 25-7 and moved on to play 2nd Seed Northeast in the semi-final.

Quarterfinal 2: #4 Coastal vs. #5 Central

This game was close early, but Coastal took control and finished the set with a final score of 25-14. Coastal moved on to play Southeast in the semi-final.

Semifinal 1: #2 Northeast vs. #3 West

West kept their energy high from the Metro game and won the first set 25-23. Northeast fought back to win the second set 25-16. West took the tiebreaker set 15-10 to advance to the gold medal game.

Semifinal 2: #1 Southeast vs. #4 Coastal

It was a back-and-forth game throughout all sets. Southeast took the win for the first set 25-17. Coastal fought back to earn a second set win 25-22. In the third set, Coastal was up but gave up multiple unforced errors and lost to Southeast 17-15. Southeast moved into the gold game.

Bronze Medal Game: #2 Northeast vs. #4 Coastal

Coastal went full throttle to sweep the #2 Northeast team earn the bronze medal in the 2024 Bay State Games Boys Volleyball. The final scores were 25-17 and 25-18.

Gold Medal Game: #3 West vs. #1 Southeast

West continued their hot streak late in the tournament to sweep the #1 seed Southeast for the gold medal. The final scores were 25-22 and 25-18.

2024 Girls Volleyball Showcase Recap

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:16:26 GMT

Girls Volleyball Showcase took place Saturday, July 13 - Sunday, July 14 at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Saturday, July 13

Game 1: Central vs. Metro:

Central starts the day hot with two wins over Metro, 25-15 and 25-20, in the weekend's first game.

Game 2: Southeast vs. Northeast

Southeast sweeps Northeast, 25-16 in the first and 25-21 in the second. Northeast's slow start costs them an early win.

Game 3: Central vs. Coastal

Central continues the strong start with another sweep against Coastal, 25-18 and 25-22. Coastal improves as the sets progress but cannot close out the game.

Game 4: Southeast vs. West

West's first game of the tournament is a back-and-forth battle with Southeast. Unfortunately, West falls short in both sets, 25-21 and 25-20, as Southeast remains undefeated.

Game 5: Northeast vs. Metro

A dominant bounce-back win for Northeast against Metro, 25-12 and 25-21.

Game 6: West vs. Central

West showed a dominant performance in the first set against the Central team, who entered the game undefeated. The teams split sets, with West taking the first, 25-21, and Central winning the second, 25-13.

Game 7: Coastal vs. Metro

Metro's struggles continue as Coastal wins both sets, 25-9 and 25-19.

Game 8: Central vs. Southeast

The top two teams clash in a back-and-forth match, with Southeast earning the win against Central in two close sets, 25-24 and 25-19.

Game 9: Coastal vs. Northeast

Coastal comes out on top, winning 27-25 in the first set and 25-20 in the second.

Game 10: West vs. Metro

West secures two more wins, sweeping Metro, 25-15 and 25-14.

Game 11: Southeast vs. Coastal

A thrilling game as the top seed suffers its first loss. Coastal scrapes by with a win in the first set, 25-23, but falls to Southeast in the second, 27-25. Despite the loss, Southeast remains poised to dominate in pool play.

Game 12: Northeast vs. West

In Saturday's final game, teams split sets with nail-biting scores. West wins the first set, 26-24. Northeast fights back to win the second, 28-26.

Sunday, July 14
Game 13: Coastal vs. West

Sunday starts with an exciting game between two strong teams. Coastal wins the first set, 25-16. West bounces back to take the second set, 25-21. Both teams await seeding results.

Game 14: Central vs. Northeast

Northeast comes out strong, sweeping Central with scores of 25-20 in both sets. Both teams await seeding results.

Game 15: Southeast vs. Metro

Southeast sweeps Metro, proving too strong with scores of 25-12 and 25-14.

Quarterfinal 1: #3 Northeast vs. #6 Metro

The third-seed Northeast defeats the sixth-seed Metro, 25-12. Northeast moves on to face the second seed Coastal.

Quarterfinal 2: #4 West vs. #5 Central

Central's earlier loss places them as the fifth seed against fourth-seed West. Both teams have similar records, splitting series on Saturday. West comes out on top, 25-21.

Semifinal 1: #2 Coastal vs. #3 Northeast

In the semifinals, teams play best of three sets. Northeast wins the first set, 25-19, but Coastal rallies to win 25-15 and closes with a 15-11 victory to advance to the Gold Game.

Semifinal 2: #1 Southeast vs. #4 West

West upsets the number one seed Southeast. Southeast takes the first set, 25-18. West claims the second and third sets, 25-17 and 15-12.

Bronze Medal Game: #3 Northeast vs. #1 Southeast

Southeast sweeps the Bronze game against Northeast, 25-19 and 25-13, taking home the bronze medal for the 2024 Bay State Games Girls Volleyball Showcase.

Gold Medal Game: #2 Coastal vs. #4 West

Underdogs West fall short against the dominant Coastal team. Coastal wins the Gold Game in two sets, 25-10 and 25-14. West takes home the silver medal, while Coastal claims the gold for the 2024 Bay State Games Girls Volleyball Showcase.

2024 Softball Showcase Recap

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:33:41 GMT

The Softball Showcase took place Tuesday, July 9 - Thursday, July 11at Devens Fields.

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Tuesday, July 9

Game 1: Central vs Southeast

Central starts the tournament off strong going by taking the W in a close game against Southeast resulting in a final score of 6-4.

Game 2: Metro vs Northeast

Metro comes out on top of the back and forth matchup against Northeast. Metro takes the win in their 7-6 victory, starting their record off as 1-0.

Game 3: Southeast vs Metro

In their second game of the tournament, Metro takes the win over Southeast in their 11am matchup. Making their record 2-0.

Game 4: West vs Coastal

In West’s first matchup of the tournament, they take the easy sweep over Coastal with the final score being 15-3. They try to hopefully set the stage for the rest of the tournament.

Game 5: Coastal vs Central

In Coastal’s second matchup, they continued their winning streak with a 8-1 victory over Central.

Game 6: Northeast vs West

In a tight competition, West and Northeast tie 3-3 in their 5 inning matchup.

Wednesday, July 10

Game 7: Northeast vs Southeast

Starting off Day 2 strong, Northeast takes the W with a 7-1 victory over Southeast.

Game 8: Metro vs Central

In Metro’s first game of the day, they unfortunately took the loss 4-0 against Central.

Game 9: West vs Metro

In a great matchup, West and Metro complete the game in a tie.

Game 10: Coastal vs Northeast

In Coastal’s third matchup of the tournament, they take the win over Northeast in a 9-4 victory.

Game 11: Central vs West

In a top matchup game, Central and West tie the game 11-11 in a highly competitive back and forth exhibition.

Game 12: Southeast vs Coastal

In the back and forth game between Southeast and Coastal, Southeast takes their first victory over Coastal in their 10-6 win.

Thursday, July 11

Game 13: Northeast vs Central

To start the last day of the tournament off right, Northeast takes the easy upset against Coastal with the 6-2 victory over Coastal.

Game 14: West vs Southeast

In the final round robin game for West and Southeast, West takes the easy victory over Southeast with a 13-2 victory.

Game 15: Metro vs Coastal

In the final red robin game of the tournament, Metro takes the easy win over Coastal, with their 9-4 victory.

Bronze Medal Game

#3 Northeast sweeps the Bronze game against #4 Central, 8-3, taking home the bronze medal for the 2024 Bay State Games Softball Showcase.

Gold Medal Game

Underdogs #2 West fall take the win against the dominant #1 Metro team. West wins the Gold Game in a 4-0 victory with 4 runs in extra innings. Metro takes home the silver medal, while West claims the gold for the 2024 Bay State Games Softball Showcase.

2024 Boys Soccer Showcase Recap

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:48:42 GMT

The Boys Soccer Showcase took place Thursday, July 11 - Saturday, July 13 at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Thursday, July 11

Game 1: Central v Northeast

Central: 3

Northeast: 1

Central came out strong for the start of the tournament both offensively and defensively. Northeast was only able to get one goal against them, which was made by Dillon Reilly (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS). Michael Defreitas (Smithfield, Smithfield HS) of Central had one goal and assisted another. The other two goals were made by Joseph Lavela (Worcester, North HS) and Nicholas Jennings (Auburn, Auburn HS).

Game 2: Southeast v Coastal

Southeast: 1

Coastal: 1

These two teams were very well matched and it could’ve been anyone's game. In the end, both teams had one goal. Coastal’s goal was made by Will Quinlan (Westport, Westport HS) and assisted by Nathan Oliveira (Somerset, Somerset Berkley Reg HS). The Southeast goal was made by Reaves Debin (Sherborn, Dover-Sherborn HS) and assisted by Scott Cronin (Sherborn, Dover-Sherborn HS). Both teams defended their goals well and played a great defensive game against each other.

Game 3: West v Metro

West: 4

Metro: 1

West played a strong game offensively against Metro, scoring four goals. Imran Daher (Roxbury, Boston Latin Academy) was the only Metro player that was able to get a goal against West. Daniel Martin (Easthampton, Hampshire Reg HS) had a good game. Martin made two goals and assisted another. Martin assisted Thomas Wadas (Ludlow, Ludlow HS). Alex Hensch (Longmeadow, Longmeadow HS) assisted Owen Miller (South Hampton, Hampshire Reg HS) on West’s third goal of the game.

Game 4: Southeast v Metro

Southeast: 7

Metro: 3

Despite their best efforts, Metro was unable to defend their goal effectively during the second half of the game, when Southeast scored four of their goals. All the goals in this game came in quick succession for both teams during the first half. Unfortunately, Metro was unable to put a play together in the second half that resulted in a goal. Two of the Metro goals were made by Kayk Dos Santos (Boston, East Boston HS) and the third was made by David Alas (East Boston, East Boston HS). Four of Southeast's goals were made by Simon Hart (Dover, Dover-Sherborn HS). The remaining three were made by Joshua Kim (Hopkinton, Hopkinton HS), Jack Martin (Sherborn, Dover-Sherborn HS), and Timofei Zakharow (Hopkinton, Hopkinton HS). Defensively, Southeast stood strong in the second half, not allowing any goals. Levi Beaudry (Somerset, Somerset-Berkley), Kevin Cristi (Attleboro, Attleboro HS), and Langston Coyle (Norwood, Arlington Catholic HS) all played a big part in Southeast’s win.

Game 5: Central v West

Central: 0

West: 0

Central and West were both strong defensively as well as offensively but neither was able to secure a goal. Both took some great shots at the opposing team's goals but their defensive line and each goalkeeper, Mason Dorr , for Central (Grafton, Blackstone Valley Reg Voc Tech HS) and Colin Holt , for West (Belchertown, Hampshire Reg HS) weren’t letting any balls hit the back of the net.

Game 6: Northeast v Coastal

Northeast: 3

Coastal: 2

Dillon Reilly (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS) played a good game against Coastal, scoring two of the three goals Northeast had as well as assisting the third. Edison Chacon (Lynn, Lynn Classical HS) and Brendan Reilly (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS) both assisted Dillon Reilly. The third goal was made by Thomas O’Brein (Middleton, Essex Agricultural and Tech HS). For Coastal, Will Quinlan (Westport, Westport HS) was assisted by Asher O’Brien- Nichols (Mattapoisett, Old Rochester Reg HS) for their first goal of the game. The second was assisted by Carter Couto (Westport, Westport HS) and made by Leonardo Alfama (Fall River, B.M.C. Durfee HS).

Friday, July 12

Game 7: Coastal v Metro

Coastal: 4

Metro: 1

Coastal started the second day of the tournament strong with a 4-1 win over Metro. Nicholas Scanlan (Somerset, Somerset Berkley Reg HS) of Coastal had one goal and assisted another. Leonardo Alfama (Fall River, B.M.C. Durfee HS), Will Quinlan (Westport, Westport HS), and Brayden DeRego (Somerset, Somerset Berkley HS) each also scored a goal. For Metro, David Alas (East Boston, East Boston HS) made a goal in the first half.

Game 8: Central v Southeast

Central: 2

Southeast: 2

Although Southeast was trailing 0-1 in the first half, they were able to make a comeback and end the game in a tie. Nathan Davis (Oxford, Oxford HS) made Central’s first goal of the game. In the second half, Davin Gace (Worcester, Doherty Memorial HS) made the second goal. Joshua Kim (Hopkinton, Hopkinton HS) made Southeast’s first goal. The goal that tied the game was assisted by William Sarhadda (Sherborn, Dover- Sherborn HS) and scored by Simon Hart (Dover, Dover-Sherborn HS).

Game 9: West v Northeast

West: 1

Northeast: 3

Northeast only allowed one goal this game. It was made in the first half by Jack Walsh (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS). Northeast didn’t trail for long, they responded to Walsh with three goals of their own. These goals were scored by Alexander Faiella (Littleton, Littleton HS), Andre Groberio (Wenham, Hamilton-Wenham Reg HS), Jayden Dullea (Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury HS).

Game 10: West v Southeast

West: 7

Southeast: 0

Although Southeast was taking some beautiful shots on goal, they were unable to respond to West. Colin Holt (Belchertown, Hampshire Reg HS) never let any of the Southeast shots get past him. Ryan Davis (Belchertown, Pope Francis Prep School) had three goals, Daniel Martin (Easthampton, Hampshire Reg HS) had two, and both Justin Davis (Belchertown, Pathfinder Voc Tech HS) and Michael Gallagher (Longmeadow, Wilbraham & Monson Academy) made one goal.

Game 11: Northeast v Metro

Northeast: 3

Metro: 0

Dillon Reilly (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS) of Northeast played an amazing game. Despite Metro’s best defensive efforts, they were unable to stop Reilly from the three goals he scored during this game. In goal, Gabriele Russo (Topsfield, Masconomet Reg HS) didn’t allow any of the attempted shots by Metro to get past him.

Game 12: Coastal v Central

Coastal: 0

Central: 4

While Coastal had some great plays, they were unable to score against Central. Ayslan Boscollo (Auburn, Auburn HS) and Tedi Ajazi (Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury HS) both played excellent games. Boscollo had a goal and assisted Ajazi who scored two goals. Joseph Lavela (Worcester, North HS) assisted the second goal Ajazi scored. Wilkins Pierre (Auburn, Auburn HS) assisted Michael Defreitas (Smithfield, Smithfield HS) which led to a beautiful goal.

Saturday, July 13

Game 13: West v Coastal

West: 2

Coastal: 1

Coastal was able to hold West off until the second half of the game. During the first half, Landen Freitas (Fall River, B.M.C. Durfee HS) of Coastal scored a goal which Michael Gallagher (Longmeadow, Wilbraham & Monson Academy) of West responded to with one of his own. West’s second goal was scored by Ayden St. Martin (South Hampton, Hampshire Reg HS).

Game 14: Northeast v Southeast

Northeast: 5

Southeast: 0

Northeast came out strong against Southeast. Northeast really showed their ability to be great playmakers. Dillon Reilly (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS) scored two of the goals for Northeast. Edison Chacon (Lynn, Lynn Classical HS) also proved to be an asset to this team with his goal and assist.

Game 15: Metro v Central

Metro: 0

Central: 4

Offensively, Central played very well together during this game. They were able to find the open players and feed them the ball, which often resulted in an attempt at goal. Wilkins Pierre (Auburn, Auburn HS) scored two of the four goals. The other two goals were scored by Tedi Ajazi (Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury HS) and Jovuan Mensah (Worcester, Burncoat HS).

Bronze Medal Game: Southeast v West

The teams decided to not play and call it a tie, resulting in West winning the bronze medal.

Gold Medal Game: Northeast v Central

Northeast: 1

Central: 4

Dillon Reilly (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS) scored the final goal for the Northeast team. The four goals for Central were scored by Tedi Ajazi (Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury HS), Joseph Chidester (Sturbridge, Tantasqua Reg HS), Nathan Davis (Oxford, Oxford HS), and Michael Defreitas (Smithfield, Smithfield HS). While this game was fun to watch, the celebration was even more so. The Central goalie Mason Dorr (Grafton, Blackstone Valley Reg Voc Tech HS) celebrated by jumping into the cooling tub and the team celebrated as a whole by giving their coach Chris Bailey a gatorade shower!

2024 Girls Soccer Showcase Recap

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:47:07 GMT

The Girls Soccer Showcase took place Thursday, July 11 - Saturday, July 13 at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Thursday, July 11

Game 1: Central vs Metro/Northeast

Central: 3

Metro/Northeast: 1

In an exciting first game for the Central Girls Soccer team, Kalli White (Granby, Granby HS) had two of the goals for her team. One of which was beautifully assisted by Loretta Petrashewicz (Bondsville, Palmer HS). Aislyn Smith (Holden, Notre Dame Academy) had the third goal which was assisted by Emma Sousa (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS). On the other side of the field, Siena Hesbach (Maynard, Maynard HS) had a beautiful goal against Central.

Game 2: Coastal vs West

West: 5

Coastal: 1

In an exhilarating first game for the West Girls Soccer team, they beat their opponent 5-1. Allison Fleury (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) had a great game with two assists and one goal. Both Brianna Ribeiro (Belchertown, Belchertown HS) and Megan McGrath (North Adams, Dury HS) had two goals. For Coastal, Savannah Parker (Lunenburg, Lunenburg HS) made the goal in their fight against West.

Game 3: West vs Southeast

Southeast: 2

West: 1

In the close game between the West Girls Soccer team and the Southeast Girls Soccer team, Natalie Raposa (Swansea, Joseph Case HS) and Sienna Miranda (Seekonk, Seekonk HS) both got goals which led to the Southeast Girls’ win. Kylie Marino (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS) got the goal for the West team. It was a close and exciting game to watch.

Game 4: Metro/Northeast vs Coastal

Coastal: 1

Metro/Northeast: 0

In this tight game between the Metro/Northeast Girls team and Coastal Girls team, there was only one goal made, despite many shots being taken. Avianna Andrade (N. Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS) held the single goal that was made in this game. It was a good fight for both teams with Coastal coming out on top in the end, thanks to Andrade and the hard work of their defense.

Friday, July 12

Game 5: Metro/Northeast vs West

Metro/Northeast: 1

West: 0

In this matchup between Metro/Northeast and West there was only one goal scored in the 80 minutes of playing time, but it was a notable one at that. There was a beautiful assist made by Kiera Brozgal (Andover, Andover HS) to Dulce Juarez (Lynn, Lynn Classical HS) who scored the goal. During the whole game, both teams defended their goals fiercely.

Game 6: Central vs Southeast

Central: 0

Southeast: 0

These two teams were very evenly matched making it a very exciting game to watch. Although no goals were scored, Kalli White (Granby, Granby HS) and Aislyn Smith (Holden, Notre Dame Academy) from the Central team had impressive games. On Southeast, Mikayla Beane (Bridgewater, Bridgewater-Raynham Regional HS) also had a spectacular game and was a strong player throughout the tournament.

Game 7: Central vs Coastal

Central: 3

Coastal: 2

It was a close game between Central and Coastal. Ultimately, Central came out on top with three goals against Coastal’s two. Maddie Dempsy (Clinton, Nashoba Regional HS), Kalli White (Granby, Granby Jr/Sr HS), and Brenna Moreno (Granby, Granby Jr/Sr HS) all made goals for Central which led to their win. For Coastal, Avianna Andrade (North Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS) and Katherine Canniff (Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS) both made goals.

Game 8: Southeast v Metro/Northeast

Southeast: 2

Metro/Northeast: 1

This was a tight game between the Southeast Girls Soccer team and Metro/Northeast Girls Soccer team. For Metro/Northeast, Sienna Hesbach (Maynard, Maynard HSl) had a beautiful goal that was assisted by Gianna Parker (Lynn, Lynn Classical HS). Erin Beane (Bridgewater, Bridgewater-Raynham Regional HS) wonderfully assisted Kayley DeAngelis (Dedham, Ursuline Academy) for Southeast’s first goal of the game. The second goal- that put Southeast in the lead- was made by Sienna Miranda (Seekonk, Seekonk HS).

Saturday, July 13

Game 9: West v Central

West: 4

Central: 0

Despite Central taking some beautiful shots, the goalkeeper for West, Chloe Laizer (West Springfield, West Springfield HS) wouldn’t let any past her. Kylie Marino (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS), Allison Fleury (South Hadley, South Hadley HS), Katie Gilhooly (Chicopee, Chicopee Comp HS), and Fallon Clancy (Belchertown, Belchertown HS) all made goals that ultimately led to their win.

Game 10: Coastal v Southeast

Coastal: 2

Southeast: 0

Southeast took some great shots during this game but despite their best effort, were unable to make any goals against Coastal. Lila Wilcox (Bridgewater, Bridgewater-Raynham Regional HS) assisted the first goal that was made by Audrey Thomas (Rochester, Old Rochester Reg. HS). The second goal was made by Ava Fernandes (Acushnet, Dartmouth HS).

Bronze Medal Game: West v Coastal

West: 3

Coastal: 0

In this game for the bronze medal, West had an early lead on Coastal and was able to hold it throughout the game. The three goals that solidified the bronze medal for West were made by Katie Gilhooly (Chicopee, Chicopee Comp HS), Fallon Clancy (Belchertown, Belchertown HS), and Maya Tellier (Belchertown, Belchertown HS).

Gold Medal Game: Central v Southeast

Central- 2 PK’s: 3

Southeast - 2 PK’s: 2

The gold medal game came down to PK’s. After an exciting full game and overtime, neither team was able to sustain a lead. Libby Harper (Hull, Hull HS) and Aryanna Secia (Somerset, Somerset Berkley Reg HS) on Southeast both had beautiful goals during regulation time. Emma Sousa (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS) and Emma Litz (Belchertown, Belchertown HS) both scored amazing goals for Central. In the end, it came down to PK’s. Central took home the gold with just one more PK made then Southeast.

2024 Field Hockey Showcase Recap

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:52:02 GMT

The Field Hockey Showcase took place Friday, July 12 - Sunday, July 14 at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Friday, July 12

Game 1: Metro/NE vs. Central

Final score Central 3 - Metro/Northeast 1. Central goals scored by juniors Katelynn Swistak (6) and Emma Huslander (2) as well as sophomore Elly Schofer (8). Metro/Northeast’s lone goal was scored by sophomore Lia Arevalo (10) assisted by freshman Addison Aufiero (8).

Game 2: Coastal vs. Southeast
Final score Coastal 2- Southeast 3. Coastal goals scored by juniors Kacey Curran (13) and Summer Silverman (11). Both goals were assisted by sophomore Paige Moreau (8). For Southeast, junior Raena Crandall (9) scored 2 goals, and freshman Tayla McDuff (5) scored the third. Goals were assisted by freshmen Ciara Maloney (10) and Emma Hudak (14).

G3: Central vs. West

Final Score Central 1- West 1. Central goal scored by freshman Makenzie Casey (1) and assisted by Audrey Blend (9). West goal scored by sophomore McKenzie Boswell (1) and assisted by junior Tess Denault (15).

G4: Southeast vs. Metro
Final score Southeast 4- Metro/Northeast 0. Sophomore Kristen Barry (2) scored twice, and freshmen Tayla McDuff ( 5) and Molly Cormier (15) each scored once. Juniors Raena Crandall (9) and Cassudy Leger (13), as well as 8th grader Penelope Brady each had one assist. Freshman goalie Beatrix Cohen-Raymond (17) had a shutout.

G5: Coastal vs. West
Final Score Coastal 2- West 1. Coastal goals scored by 8th grader Breanna Aveiro ( 6) and sophomore Paige Moreau (8). Moreau also had an assist for the game. West goal was scored by sophomore Ava Gile (12) and assisted by 8th grader Corrine Gates (6)

Saturday, July 13

G6: Southeast vs. Central

Final score Southeast 3 -Central 4. Freshman Emma Hudak (14) had two goals for Southeast, and junior Raena Crandall (9) had 1 goal. Freshman Ella Marcullo had 2 assists for Southeast. Central goals were scored by Audrey Blend (9), sophomores Elly Schofer (8) and Gianna Candelaria (5), and junior Emma Huslander (2). 8th grader Isabelle Stanley had an assist.

G7: Coastal vs. Metro/Northeast
Final score Coastal 2- Metro/Northeast 0. Goals for Coastal were scored by sophomores Adeline Finlaw (3) and Reese Jefferson (4). The first goal was assisted by junior Lily Cook (9), and the second goal was assisted by junior Kacey Curran (13). Junior goalkeeper Anna Michaud (17) had a shutout.

G8: Southeast vs. West
Final score Southeast 2- West 1. Both of Southeast's goals were scored by freshman Tayla McDuff (5) and assisted by freshman Ella Marzullo (8). West goal scored by junior Kendall Gates (7) and assisted by junior Tess Denult (15)

G9: Coastal vs Central
Final score Coastal 5- West 5. Sophomore Adeline Finlaw (3) scored 2 goals and had one assist for Coastal. Sophomore Paige Moreau (8) had both a goal and an assist. Other Coastal goals scored were from juniors Lilly Cook (9) and Summer Silverman (11). Junior Ellia Delisle ( 15) and sophomore Kelsey McCleary (5) each had an assist. Central goals scored by juniors Emma Huslander (2) and Katelynn Swistak (6), sophomore Elly Schofer (8), freshman Makenzie Casey (1), and 8th grader Isabelle Stanley (4).

G10: Metro/Northeast vs. West

Final score Metro/Northeast 1- West 4. Freshman Riya Karunakaran (6) scored Metro's lone goal, assisted by freshman Brynn Henning (11). For West, sophomore Ava Gile (12) had a hat trick scoring 3 goals. The other goal was scored by junior Riley Thayer (5). Sophomores Henley Gilstrap (3) and Gloria McDonald (16) each had an assist, as well as junior Grace Rajpold (13).

Sunday, July 14
Bronze Medal Game: Coastal vs. West
Final score Coastal 3 West 1. West’s lone goal scored by junior Grace Rajpold (13). Coastal’s Goals scored by 8th grader Breanna Aveiro (6), sophomore Paige Moreau (8), and junior Ellia Delisle (15). Freshman Maura Kennedy (2) and sophomore Adeline Finlaw (3) each had an assist. Coastal won the bronze medal.

Gold Medal Game: Southeast vs. Central
Final score southeast 1-Central 2. Southeast’s lone goal was scored by freshman Ella Marzullo (8). Central’s sophomore Elly Schofer (8) scored 2 goals in the final game, one unassisted and the other assisted by freshman Mackenzie Casey (1). Central took home the gold while Southeast settled for the silver.

2024 Girls Basketball Showcase Recap

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:22:44 GMT

The Girls Basketball Showcase took place Friday, July 19 - Sunday, July 21at Babson College in Wellesley.

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Friday, July 19

Game 1

Central/Northeast- 27

Metro-51

Metro began the weekend with a 51-27 win over Central/Northeast. With a strong first half from Breanna St. Germain , who finished the half with 15 points (18 for the game) and help from Emilia Maria-Babcock (7 points) picked up their first of a few 20 point wins during the showcase.

Game 2

Coastal- 33

Southeast- 57

Southeast began the tournament with a strong showing as they never looked back on a 24 point win over Coastal. Led by guard Natalie Kerstein (14 points) and Danike Kirby (12 points), Southeast was able to secure their first win of the showcase in dominant fashion.

Game 3

Metro- 54

West- 28

Metro would continue their 1st win with another dominant win over West leading to another 20 point win along with going undefeated on the day. Metro started the game fast as Metro was able to outscore West 32 to 9 in the first half. Brenna and Jordan St. Germain combined for 25 points. With help from Angela Tshowa (9 points), Metro was able to build as large as 26 to finish the day off undefeated.

Game 4

Central/Northeast- 47

Southeast- 54

After a strong second quarter from Southeast, Maliah Pierre (17 points) was able to help her team close out a late game surge from Central/Northeast to close out the day undefeated. Southeast had a bunch of contributors to their winning effort as Ella Griffin scored 12 points and Maeve Gavin scored 8 points.

Game 5

West- 43

Coastal- 48

Looking for their first win of the showcase, Coastal and West faced off in a close affair. With Coastal holding a 1 point lead going into half, Lila Polansky (13 points), Jillian Doherty (12 points), and Jolee McGinnity (11 points) were able to hold off West and secure their first win of the weekend.

The leading scorers for West were Avery Burkholder (11 points) and Taylor Bullough (10 points).

Saturday, July 20

Game 6

Metro- 56

Southeast- 53

Following Friday's games, Metro and Southeast started the day off as the first and second seeds of the tournament. Following a strong start by the Southeast offense and building a large lead in the first half. Metro, led by guards Jordan and Breanna St. Germain , would lead Metro to a narrow victory over Southeast to secure the first seed in the tournament as well as remain undefeated.

Game 7

Central/Northeast- 56

Coastal- 46

Led by guards Elizabeth LaRovere (Andover HS 2027) and Lily Polansky (Bridgewater-Raynham Reg. HS 2027), Coastal and Central/Northeast squared in a back and forth game as Central proved to be too much for Central/Northeast and came out with a 10 point win and their first of the tournament.

Game 8

West- 47

Southeast- 44

In a physical matchup and a strong start in the first half from Southeast. West was able to mount a comeback and secure their first win of the tournament led by Avery Burkholder (Southwick-Tolland Reg. HS 2026) and Lauren Cross (MacDuffie School 2026).

Game 9

Coastal- 46

Metro- 54

Metro continued their strong start to the tournament and secured their spot in the gold medal game with a strong showing from Regan Antonelli (Somerville HS 2024) and the St. Germain sisters.

Game 10

Central/Northeast- 41

West- 44

In a matchup that had Gold medal game implications, West would secure a spot against Metro with a narrow victory over Central/Northeast.

Sunday, July 21

Game 11: Bronze Medal Game

Central/Northeast- 49

Southeast- 52

In the Bronze Medal Game, Central/Northeast looked to redeem themselves from their loss to Southeast on Friday. After a back and forth first half Southeast would gain a lead as large as 12 going into the 4th. A late game comeback was stopped by Southeast as they held on to a 3 point win and a 3rd place finish in this year's showcase.

Game 12: Gold Medal Game

West- 33

Metro- 53

Metro continued their dominant performance in this year's showcase as the St. The Germain sisters led a fast attack in transition leading to a quick 10 point lead in the first half as well as a great display of defense from Emilia Maria-Babcock (Everett HS 2028). In the third quarter, Center Mary Turco (Malden Catholic HS 2025) would continue to build on the lead with a series of strong rebounds and finishes scoring 7 points in the 3rd. Metro would go on to win the Bay State Games Gold Medal Game 53-33.

Lauren Cross finished the game as the leading scorer for West with 10 points.

2024 Baseball Showcase Recap

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:03:16 GMT

The Baseball Showcase took place Tuesday, July 9 - Thursday, July 11 at Maplewood Park & Howard Park in Malden.

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Game 1

Northeast: 8

Metro: 5

Metro started off the game strong with 5 runs in the first two innings but Northeast was able to make a strong comeback. Nick Bonasera (Rowley, Triton Reg HS) was able to double that and scored a run. Things kept rolling for Northeast after that.

Game 2

West: 6

Central: 5

Central started this game off hot with Willem Haker (Uxbridge, Rockmeadow Academy) hitting a home run his first at bat. West was able to string some runs together with Ian McDonald (Belchertown, Belchertown HS) going 3 for 4 and scoring twice.

Game 3

West: 11

Southeast: 7

At the end of the first inning Southeast had a three point lead. Things didn't pick up until the sixth and seventh inning for the West. Ian McDonald (Belchertown, Belchertown HS) had a great performance again at the plate going 4 for 5 with a double and two runs scored.

Game 4

Northeast: 2

Coastal: 3

Northeast left the first inning leading by two but after that their bats started to slow down. Coastal got the bats going late in the game being led by Logan Schipper (Pembroke, Pembroke HS) who was 3 for 3 on the day.

Game 5

Central: 13

Southeast: 1

Central got off to an electric start scoring 10 runs in two innings. Ryan Miley (Bellingham, Northbridge HS) went 3 for 4 with a double and two singles.

Game 6

Metro: 14

West: 4

Metro tallied a total of 7 runs in the first 3 innings. This all started when Jackson LaValle (Westfield, Westfield HS) got on base with a single. The runs just kept flowing after that.

Game 7

Metro: 11

Southeast: 4

David Ruane (Everett, Malden Catholic HS) was 3 for 3 leading the Metro team to another win. The bats came alive in the seventh inning for the Metro team. They had 6 unanswered runs in the seventh.

Game 8

Coastal: 4

Central: 2

The pitching in this game was outstanding. For Central, Bryce Everson (Worcester, Auburn HS) had 8 strikeouts. For Coastal, everyone was making every single play they could. There were no errors and ultimately Coastal pulled away when their bats came alive.

Game 9

Southeast: 12

Coastal: 9

The bats came alive early for southeast. They scored 8 runs in the second and third inning. Coastals bats started to come into play in the last few innings but unfortunately it was not enough.

Game 10

Coastal: 2

Metro: 1

This game was an extremely well played defensive game. There was no room for error in this game. Metro scored early and could not keep that going into the final innings of the game. Coastal finally answered by putting up 2 runs.

Game 11

Northeast: 9

Central: 5

Both teams struck early in this game. Northeast kept the runs coming in though. This game was close on up until the fifth inning. Northeast started to pull away.

Game 12

Central: 13

Metro: 2

Central immediately started to put the pressure on Metro by scoring 8 runs in the first 2 innings. Central was doing a great job of having quick defensive innings and then getting right back up to hit, to add more runs.

Game 13

West: 0

Coastal: 1

Coastal was putting balls in play and this allowed them to score the lone point of the game. West wasn't able to put people on the bases which ended up hurting them at the end of the game.

Game 14

Northeast: 10

Southeast: 5

Northeast started off hot which helped them keep the momentum throughout the game. Southeast struggled at the beginning to get the bats going and northeast to take advantage of that.

Game 15

Northeast: 4

West: 4

This game started off with Northeast putting up 4 points in the first inning. West answered in the third inning. After that inning it was a neck and neck all game.

Bronze Medal Game

Central: 8

West: 5

This game started off with both teams scoring early runs. The fourth and fifth inning Central was scoring runs and West was not able to capitalize with men on base. That is what the deciding factor in this game was.

Gold Medal Game

Northeast: 5

Coastal: 7

Northeast was the first to strike in this gold medal game when Joshua Hersey (Salisbury, Triton Reg. HS) hit a triple to score a run in the first inning. Coastal responded in the first inning scoring one but from there they kept adding to their total every inning.

Bay State Games Inducts Three Into Hall of Fame

Tue, 28 May 2024 17:48:18 GMT

Longtime softball coach, officials association and BSG Executive Director join past MLB, NBA, NHL and Olympians with Bay State Games ties.

(L-R): Tessie, Patti Rowe of the Boston Field Hockey Umpires Association, Fred Roach, Kevin Cummings, Phil Glodemans, Dan Adams, and Wally during the pregame ceremony at Fenway Park on May 25.

BOSTON – Boston Field Hockey Umpires Association, Fred Roach (Softball Coach), and Kevin Cummings (BSG Executive Director) have been selected for induction into the 2024 Bay State Games’ Hall of Fame. The inductees received their award at a pre-game ceremony at Fenway Park on May 25 prior to the Red Sox game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

BOSTON FIELD HOCKEY UMPIRES ASSOCIATION - FIELD HOCKEY

The Boston Field Hockey Umpires Association (BFHUA) was founded in the mid 1960’s and is the largest field hockey umpire association in Massachusetts with over 200 members that officiate at the middle and high school level. BFHUA has supported Bay State Games on a volunteer basis since the early 1980’s. Accepting the award, Patti Rowe has been on the organization's executive board since 1987 and has served as president since 2020.

FRED ROACH - SOFTBALL

Fred Roach is from South Hadley, Massachusetts. Fred has coached high school softball in western Massachusetts for the past 24 years, currently at West Springfield High School. Fred has been Head Coach of the West Region softball team for 21 seasons, having led the team to many gold medals. He has served as a dedicated volunteer for decades and mentored countless western Massachusetts softball players who have gone on to successful playing careers in college.

KEVIN CUMMINGS - BAY STATE GAMES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kevin Cummings from Medford, Massachusetts has been involved with the Bay State Games since 1984 and is celebrating his 40th year with the organization in 2024. Kevin started with the organization as a Sport Coordinator and was promoted to Executive Director in 1999. He has dedicated his life's work to organizing the Bay State Summer & Winter Games and helping to provide opportunities to tens of thousands of athletes over 40 years. Kevin's induction into the Hall of Fame was a surprise organized by board members and fellow staff members.

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), Tom Thibodeau ('17) and the late Reggie Lewis (`02); WNBA’s Rebecca Lobo (’03), the NHL’s Bill Guerin ('09) and Keith Yandle ('14); Major League Baseball’s Carlos Pena ('11) and Rich Hill ('13); Olympians Nancy Kerrigan ('07), Jim Pedro (’04) and Bill Cleary ('14) as well as US Paralympic Gold Medalist Joe Lemar (’15).

For more on the Bay State Games Hall of Fame and past inductees, click here .

Jesse Foote Named 2024 Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Thu, 16 May 2024 14:22:13 GMT

Image description: Jesse Foote joined by BSG Executive Director , Kevin Cummings (back second from the right) and the family of Kristian Rose after being presented the Kristian J. Rose Jr. Memorial Scholarship at the 2024 McCormack Awards Banquet.

On May 2, Jesse Foote was awarded the Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship at the 2024 McCormack Department of Sport Management Awards Banquet.

Jesse Foote is a freshman at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Growing up in New Hampshire, he is excited to see where his future at UMass and Isenberg takes his. Having played baseball through his entire upbringing, he has always been extremely invested in sports and athletics, leading him to major in sports management. At school, Jesse has taken engaging courses in history of sport and attended meetings with the McCormack Sports Analytics Club. He has prior experience working for the Parks & Recreation Department in his hometown in New Hampshire, where he helps organize and facilitate the statistics of the recreation basketball league.

For more information on the Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship and a list of previous recipients, click here .

Bay State Games Partners with Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:17:51 GMT

WOBURN – Bay State Games is excited to announce a new partnership with Mass Youth Soccer. Bay State Games Boys and Girls Soccer has a long history of showcasing some of the best high school players in Massachusetts in an event well attended by college coaches from dozens of New England area schools. Many high school coaches across the state have supported Bay State Games by volunteering to serve as team coaches or providing their players with information on the competition.

The partnership will help ensure that all high school players and coaches across Massachusetts are aware of the valuable opportunities available through the Bay State Games soccer competition and the outstanding programs provided by Mass Youth Soccer including District. This also allows Bay State Games and Mass Youth Soccer to coordinate their event schedules to avoid conflicts and allow players to be part of both the events.

"We are pleased to collaborate with the Mass Youth Soccer Association and coordinate our tournament schedules," said Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of the Bay State Games. "We hope that this collaboration will allow Massachusetts soccer athletes to participate in and reap the benefits of competing in both the Bay State Games Soccer Showcase and Mass Youth Soccer’s Districts Program."

“Mass Youth Soccer is excited to collaborate with the Bay State Games and provide opportunities for athletes across the state to participate in exciting soccer programs and events through calendar alignment and shared communication,” said Rob Holliday, Executive Director, Mass Youth Soccer. “We hope to expand the partnership with Bay State Games in future years!”

Registration for the 2024 Bay State Games Boys and Girls Soccer Showcase competition is now open. The showcase tournament will take place July 11-13 at Game On in Fitchburg. Athletes can register to try out for one of six regional teams based on where they live and/or go to high school. For additional details on the competition and a link to registration, go to www.baystategames.org/girls-soccer or www.baystategames.org/boys-soccer . For additional information on the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association, go to https://mayouthsoccer.org/ .

Bay State Games Celebrates Selection as a Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Beneficiary

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:10:35 GMT

Woburn, Mass. – Bay State Games has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the month of April.

The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, which launched in May 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work.

Bay State Games was selected as the February beneficiary of the program by store leadership at the Stop & Shop located at 2 Elm Street in Woburn . Bay State Games will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at this location during February, unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag attached to the bag.

“Bay State Games is honored to be selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community bag program,” said Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of the Bay State Games. “Funds raised through this program will help support the recreation, education and personal development programs annually produced by the Bay State Games that impact thousands of participants of all ages and abilities.”

Bay State Games is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1982 to host the first sanctioned State Games of the Commonwealth. Bay State Games operates with the mission of promoting personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship to Massachusetts and surrounding New England states citizens of all ages and abilities through athletic competitions and scholarship programs. Learn more about Bay State Games by visiting www.baystategames.org

For more information on the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, visit stopandshop.2givelocal.com .

Marathon Sports to Supply 2024 Bay State Games Jacket

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:14:53 GMT

The Bay State Games Jacket returns thanks to Marathon Sports

Bay State Games is excited to announce a new partnership with Marathon Sports as the presenting sponsor of the 2024 athlete gift. Thanks to this partnership, Bay State Games is pleased to announce the return of the Bay State Games Jacket. The award item aims to bring back some nostalgia for Bay State Games athletes who have competed throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s.

“The Bay State Games athlete jacket has been a treasured memento of participation for generations of athletes dating back to the inception of the Games in 1982. It has been several years since we have been able to present jackets to honor our participants and the many volunteers that make the Games possible,” said Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of the Bay State Games. “We are extremely grateful to Marathon Sports for coming on board as a sponsor in 2024 and bringing back the tradition of presenting jackets to Bay State Games participants, coaches, and officials.”

The partnership will help ensure that Bay State Games constituents receive a quality item that they can proudly wear as a symbol of their athletic accomplishments. Any medal winner, showcase finalist, official, and volunteer will receive the 2024 Bay State Summer Games Jacket presented by Marathon Sports.

“We are very excited to join the Bay State Games as a partner and sponsor,” Dennis Sheppard, Senior Manager at Marathon Sports. “The Games have always been about community and that is something we feel fits our brand as well. We look forward to the opportunity in working together.”

Registration for the 2024 Bay State Summer Games is ongoing. For details on the competition and a link to registration, go to www.baystategames.org . For additional information on Marathon Sports, go to www.marathonsports.com .

Registration Open for 2024 Bay State Summer Games

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:52:54 GMT

WOBURN, MA – Registration for the 42nd annual Bay State Summer Games is now open. The 2024 Summer Games will include thirty sports with competitions from May 11 – July 27 at venues throughout eastern and central Massachusetts including Game On in Fitchburg, Boston Sports Institute in Wellesley, Union Point Sports Complex in Weymouth, and North Star Ice Sports in Westborough. Bay State Games participants range in age from 5 to over age 75 and represent more than 300 Massachusetts communities as well as surrounding New England States in some sports. From grassroots participants to accomplished amateur athletes, the Bay State Games provide opportunities for the athlete in all of us.

Seven high school showcase sports will take place for a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Athletes currently in grade 8-11 who live or go to school in Massachusetts are eligible to attend regional tryouts during the month of June. These tryouts will determine teams representing the various regions of the Commonwealth that will compete against each other in July. Check each sport page for specific eligibility requirements.

The Summer Games include a wide variety of individual sports including swimming, track & field, figure skating, pickleball, wrestling, weightlifting, badminton, and more. These sports are open to a wide range of ages and skill levels from youth participants to masters-aged athletes. Adaptive sport divisions in archery, swimming, and track & field are offered, as well. Bay State Games also organizes tournaments for pre-existing teams in rugby, and 6v6 field hockey.

Returning in 2024, Table Tennis will take place on June 1 at PingPod in Boston after a 5-year hiatus from the Summer Games sport lineup. New venues include Babson College , which will host the Girls Basketball Showcase, and NorthStar Ice Sports , which will host Figure Skating and the Girls Ice Hockey Showcase. Game On in Fitchburg will serve as a hub venue for eight sports. Bay State Games expects 1,500 athletes and their families to attend competitions at Game On during the second week of July.

Bay State Games is pleased to announce a new partnership with Marathon Sports to provide athletes, officials, and volunteers with a special, traditional Bay State Games gift. Details will be released later in March.

“We are excited to present the 2024 version of the Bay State Summer Games where Massachusetts amateur athletes of all ages and abilities can have their ‘Time to Shine,’” said Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of the Bay State Games. “This year will feature the addition of table tennis and ultimate as well as several new host venues including Babson College in Wellesley, Howard Park and Maplewood Park in Malden and NorthStar Ice Sports in Westborough. We look forward to welcoming athletes from across the Commonwealth as we celebrate the 42nd year of the Bay State Summer Games.”

An additional feature in 2024 is that in over a dozen sports, athletes who win a gold, silver, or bronze medal at the 2024 Bay State Games will qualify to participate in the 2024 State Games of America in San Diego, California . The State Games of America features more than 8,000 athletes from over 25 different state games programs nationwide. To see the list of qualifying sports, please visit www.stategamesofamerica.com.

In addition to sports programming, Bay State Games offer college scholarships, a sportsmanship initiative, college internship opportunities, and a High School Ambassador program.

For more information on all sports in the 2024 Summer Games, links to online registration, and information on other programs, go to www.baystategames.org.

For questions, email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555.

Bay State Games Presents 2024 Berkshire Hero Award

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:52:22 GMT

Pictured: Howard Herman (right) receives the Berkshire Hero award from Bay State Games Executive Director, Kevin Cummings (left) on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Photo by: Berkshire Eagle

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (January 30, 2024) – Bay State Games presented the Berkshire Hero Award to a staunch supporter of the Bay State Winter Games on January 27. The 2024 award recipient is Howard Herman , Sports Editor and Columnist for the Berkshire Eagle Newspaper in Pittsfield . Howard Herman joined the sports staff of the Berkshire Eagle in 1987. Early in his career, he covered Bay State Summer Games in Boston in basketball, baseball, soccer, wrestling and other sports where Berkshire County athletes were playing. Since 1987, Howard has covered all sports in the winter games including alpine and Nordic skiing, figure skating and master’s ice hockey.

Outside of covering Bay State Games, Herman covers all high school sports in Berkshire county. He has been to five Division III Men's Basketball Final Fours covering Williams College, the NCAA men's basketball final four when UMass Amherst participated and The Red Sox World Series championships in 2004, 2007, and 2013.

Howard is a longtime supporter of the Bay State Winter Games in Berkshire County and is truly deserving of this award.

For a list of past Berkshire Hero recipients, click here .

A Recruiting Discussion with Elms Field Hockey Coach Katelynn Leclerc

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:53:21 GMT

Katelynn Leclerc is the head field hockey coach at Elms College. She previously served as an assistant coach at American International College, where she played field hockey for 4 years.

This discussion on recruiting took place on December 5, 2023 with the Bay State Games High School Ambassadors.

KL: One other thing that I wish I knew when I was being recruiting is just have an open mind. When I was looking at college, I thought I wanted a big school, far away from home, wanted all the things. I was touring colleges and I was very close to committing to Holy Cross, a bigger school, a little farther away from home, and then I was at Bay State Games as a junior and I had been reached out to by the American International coach and she really wanted me to come to her campus, kept emailing me, and I was pretty set on Holy Cross at the time and I was like, you know what, I will go and tour it just to say I did it, and I toured it, and that night I realized that was where I felt most comfortable and that is where I wanted to go. I think sometimes it’s easy to get lost in things like the social media and what your friends are doing and where they’re going and try to stay true to what you like, where you feel most comfortable and my parents always told me, “yes sports if you want to continue, it is a big part of your college career, but always be happy at a school where if god forbid you got injured, you’d still be happy there,” so that is something I always stuck with me when I was touring colleges as well, but always have an open mind, be open to new experiences, like I said, I wanted a big school at the time and went the complete opposite to a smaller school closer to home.

Any questions about the student side? One of the things you talked about, starting early, was playing in the showcases, or reaching out to coaches?

KL: I think both. So, I think when college coaches are looking to recruit athletes, letting them know where you’re playing is probably the most important thing. You can always send film, but if they have the chance to see you play in person, they’re gonna much rather that than watching film. They’re never gonna say no if you send film, but if they’re able to go or one of their assistant coaches is able to watch you play in person, it just adds that other level of connection with students as well. And I think contacting coaches, like you said, just kind of goes along with that; wherever you are playing, they might not be able to go, even if it’s livestreamed, that can be better than sending film.

And just one other question…. My experience has been that some schools and coaches are very good about video and getting video and some not as much. What resources, if you’re an athlete that doesn't have some of those resources at their school, because video is such an important part of this, what other resources are available if they don’t have those resources at the school?

KL: I think social media is very big now, so take advantage of that in the positive ways you can. A lot of people are making sport specific social media accounts where it might not be a completely streamed game that you are playing in, but just clips, for example if you are a field hockey player and you are going to the turf and shooting around and doing stick skills, you can set up your phone and just kind of record that to get a glimpse into that, it doesn’t need to be a completely streamed video of an exact game, so I think capitalizing on those kinds of opportunities. I was gonna touch on from college coach perspective, making NCSA accounts is very big, especially since there is a ton of information you can put on there. I think one of the main things to focus on is if you have an intended major. They have opportunities where you don’t …. As college coaches we can even see if we have your major because we might think you’re a great fit and start investing time with you and we don’t want to get too far down the road when the application time comes and we don’t even have your major, so to try to save time on both sides of it, I think provide as much information as possible.

How should I decide which division fits me best?

KL: So, I think, obviously I have been experienced being recruited at the division I level, playing at the division II level, and now coaching at the division III level, so I have experience at all 3. I think what it comes down to is being open minded where you feel most comfortable both athletically and academically. So, I think obviously division I is athletic based and academic based, and you don’t really have time for extracurricular school activities. If that is what you feel will be the best fit, for some people that is great. Division II is more athletically driven and academically driven with a little more time for a nice balance for both while division III is the whole package. Obviously, there’s rules for different types of seasons, division III has the least amount of restrictions recruiting wise but also playing wise. For each fall season, all divisions are gonna be pretty much the same, as well as winter and spring when those are your main priority sports. DIII, DII, and DI all differ for your offseason. Division I you’re probably going to have the most time to practice during your offseason. You’re probably not going to see much difference from in season and off season. DII you’re in season is regular, off season will have limited hours, probably 4 times per week. And DIII is only about a month and a half for your off season, so it is a little less rigorous timewise but I think finding the best balance of if you want academic and athletic, if that’s all you want, if you want academic, athletic, and some extracurricular activities, or if you want the whole package and having that time to also have jobs and things like that, there are also those different kinds of opportunities for you.

There are more questions geared at contacting college coaches. Do you first want to talk about what you look for as a head coach now?

KL: Before I started as head coach at Elms, I was the assistant field hockey coach at American International for 2 years, so having that experience to recruit to 2 different schools is pretty unique but I learned what works and what coaches all look for across the board. So, I touched on creating an NCSA profile is a big one, a lot of schools use that. It has the opportunity to post, like I said, your major, your stats, your conditioning times, anything like that, your school, contact information for your high school coaches, club coaches, it has the opportunity to upload film, it is kind of all there. Add the most information you can, because as a college coach, when we are at tournaments, we start to look people up and like I said we can see “oh they played for this school or this club and this is their major.” So, it kind of eliminates all of those steps of finding out before we start investing. Another huge thing that I recommend, you have the option to put an email in there. Make sure you put down an email that you’re checking because a lot of coaches tend to email recruits and if it’s a generic email that you put in for a tournament because you didn’t know what to put in, then that’s the email they have on file. So, if we’re emailing you because we’re interested, they might just sit there unopened. So, make sure your emails that are in there are ones that you are checking if you want to be actively recruited as well as a working cell phone number. Different coaches use different tactics. I currently work with some coaches that at tournaments they prefer to text the perspective athlete rather than emailing, so prefer to email first and then follow up with a text, so I think providing accurate information that you are consistently checking is your best chance at being recruited.

What is the bet way to get in contact with a coach?

KL: Definitely email. All schools on their website, their athletics website, will have sport specific pages, they should have a coaches tab as well, with their company or school email provided. If they do not have sport specific tabs, they will have a staff directory which will also have their email. Some things a lot of coaches like to do, when they receive an email they will set up a call with them first and see if you’re a good fit, get more information about who you are, more than just your stats, learn who you are as a person, what you are interested in and then have them come to campus and tour.

As a college coach, does it impact you any differently if you get an email from the athlete or the athlete’s parent in terms of how you react to that candidate?

KL: I mean, for me personally, at the level that we’re coaching and trying to build a culture of, we’re trying to build – I coach female sports – so we’re trying to build young women and create these responsibilities and have them become independent so something that is in our code of conduct is that now you are part of this program, we (the coaches) are only going to contact you (the athlete) directly, so we’re not texting or calling your parents saying this is the schedule for the year. It is up to you to get that information and go from there. Obviously if there is any worry academically like that, where parents and families need to start getting involved, I’ll go from there, but for the most part we are looking to contact with the student because as much we are recruiting your family that comes along with coming to this school, but we’re focused on developing and creating and growing you as individuals.

What do you look for as a coach that should be included in the email (you receive from an athlete)?

KL: Definitely what position you play. Obviously, you’re emailing a college coach, you don’t need to say your sport. But your position, your high school, intended year of graduation, and if you do know what you want to major in, you can include that as well.

Something if you’re depending on what time you’re emailing your coach, you could also include upcoming games if they are local and you know they are able to attend. You can also provide “these are some of my games coming up, I’d love to have you” and include contact information, like a cell phone number.

If I email a coach and they do not respond, should I give up on that college?

KL: I would definitely not give up. I would email again. There are sometimes, like I said, an email that was given by a recruit was not a valid email, so if you can find a new way to contact them, definitely try that out. Admissions at a college do a great job connecting prospective student athletes to college coaches as well. If you cannot get in touch with a coach, it could have gotten lost in the email chain, or anything like that. If you reach out to admissions and show interest in the college, most, if not all colleges will make an interest sheet with who the prospective student is and if they are interested in a specific sport and those specific sports get sent to the specific coaches. I would follow up with an email directly, like I said if you find contact information, most times there will be an email for a coach as well as a phone number. Sometimes that’s an office number, sometimes it’s a cell phone number. If that doesn't get you anywhere, definitely reach out to admissions because they do a great job working hand in hand with athletics to make sure that they even know if people who might not be recruited by the coach but are coming to the institution and want to play as well.

What do college coaches look for in a student and an athlete?

KL: Definitely time management. I think being able to have those skills is very important and being able to adapt. I think a lot of times, that transition from high school to college can get really tricky especially if you are a fall sport coming in for your season a little early. You’re in for preseason and all you’re doing is your sport, so life is great, and then you’re there for 2 weeks and then classes start and you’re like what’s going on, I thought I was just playing my sport forever. But I think being able to adapt and being able to use all of your resources is something that coaches look for. When you’re attending colleges, they have a ton of resources that you are essentially paying for, it’s built into your tuition but making use of all of those resources is just going to benefit you {in school} as well as your whole career.

What do colleges offer, not just to athletes? What resources are available to all students?

KL: Especially academically, like tutoring and study hall might sound boring and you might not need it, but having that scheduled time, especially when you are a student athlete, just carving out that time where you’re able to go and have that people to check in and make sure you’re going, it just helps with that time management. It doesn’t have to be those resources that help you academically or athletically, but if they’re holding events so you can kind of have that whole college experience. For example, the team that I coach currently, they love to go to bingo. They go once a month as a team. So, like making use of all of the resources that your school is providing because like I said, it is built into your tuition, so if you’re paying for it, you might as well use it. A lot of colleges also provide writing center help, like I said that transition from high school to college can be tricky, especially for your English classes, writing styles, they do provide writing centers that help you with different writing centers with what are recommended for your classes.

How often should I be contacting coaches and what else should I be sending them other than game footage?

KL: I would say once you are getting recruited, college coaches will tend to check in on you. Obviously recruits may be texting me and checking in to see how things are going, I am not going to ignore them, having that relationship is important but I think especially being a college coach, when you are in season, I’m not going to be texting you every day to say “how’s it going, how’s it going?” I think I try to do a good job in texting and checking in on seasons and things like that, so if you want to remain in contact with a college coach that you are looking to attend their school, you can look up their schedule, and if they win, you can send something simple like congrats on the win, I watched your game, so that way you can remain in contact, it doesn’t need to be always professional and things like that. Just make sure you are still establishing that relationship even after you’re committed to a school, you can continue to build that relationship because you will be attending there. Like I said, it doesn’t need to be as professional in an email every time if you just shoot them a text, “congrats on the win”, “good luck today”, “saw the score,” things like that, it goes a long way for the coaches.

Are there any things that are important than need to be done early in your high school years that will help you in getting recruited for college?

KL: I know all of your guidance counselors say it, but your grades definitely matter. A lot of time, you don’t pay attention to it much until the application process, but your grades through your entire high school career all get put into your transcript. That can hinder your academic standing when applying. So, I think really focusing on that academic side is gonna be very important. It might not seem like it right now but that is obviously one of the most important things because if your GPA is on the lower side, it may hinder acceptance and then you won’t be able to play a sport either way. Making sure you’re on top of your grades but making sure you are in communication with your guidance counselor about sending things in when it comes time for your application process as well.

I think like Erika (BSG Director of Communications) said, there have been a lot of Bay State Games alums that gone on to play in college and utilizing those connections because people have gone through the process they kind of know what to look for, what to send to college coaches, so just network if you guys play clubs or AAU or travel as well, utilize those coaches because they probably experience their other athletes continuing on to play in college. Just make those connections. More times than not, if you know them, their coach or a college coach may have a connection to the high school. So, it’s just about utilizing your resources

Erika: absolutely. If any of your teammates too, like Katelynn said, that you played with in the showcase that are going through the recruiting process or are already playing in college, they would be a great resource to reach out to.

KL: Kind of going on how often to contact coaches, something that I instill in my recruits when I am talking to them is an open lines of communication. It comes with a lot of – I don’t want to say pressure for recruits, but you’re going through a time where are trying to find the best fit for what you want. So, it’s gotta be the best fit academically – they have to have your major – it has to be the best fit socially where you are comfortable, and also if you are an athlete, where you feel the most supported and where you thing you are going to be the most successful. If you are talking to multiple schools, it kind of gets to be a lot. You shouldn’t feel any pressure to tell a coach “no.” because at the end of the day, it’s your life, it’s where you are going to school. So, I tell me recruits an open line of communication, so that means if you don’t want to go to school where I am coaching, I am completely ok with that because it’s your career, it’s your life, it’s where you feel most comfortable. But you can tell me that and you should tell a coach that so they are not wondering in May are they coming? Are they not? Because no coach is going to be made so that you are choosing what is best for you. So even if you do choose to go to that school, great, you should call them, text them, that you are committing or not but if coaches are checking in, don’t just respond to them because you are scared to tell them you are committed to another school. Tell them thank you for your time, showing your interest, but this is not the best fit for me. More times than not, the coach will say “thanks for letting me know. Wishing you all the best. Let me know if anything changes.” So, it shouldn’t be scary, I don’t want to tell a coach no, because at the end of the day, it is your decision and where you feel you are going to be the most successful.

Erika: That is some really good advice.

KL: I think when I was being recruited, I kind of went through, you feel a lot of pressure you have to figure out what you want, and I think being a people pleaser, you don’t want to tell them no, but you can’t go to 5 schools at once. So, I think that you have to be upfront, and I try tell my recruits, when it comes time they will be making their decision, just let me know either way. I am not going to force you to come to this school if you’re not completely happy or invested because if that happens, you might only stay there for a year and want to leave.so I think, don’t be afraid to say no but also let them know so they’re not continuing to reach out to you asking when you are playing again, how’s it going, if you’re entertaining that if you’re already committed to another school.

When can college coaches start looking at you?

KL: So at tournaments, or any time of games like that, they can see you, it’s just a different contact period. Division I can start your junior year, and that’s the same at division II. So, it’s I want to say the spring of your junior year, I can look up those dates, in your junior year, you can continue to contact them, but they cannot reach out to you. For DI and DII. So, if you email a coach your sophomore year, they’re not ignoring you, they’re just not allowed to contact you. Division III is the most lenient, where they can contact you at any point. Obviously with commitment, you don’t apply until senior year, but you can talk to them, and they can answer you as well. But if you are looking to play Division I or Division II and you’re emailing them and you’re like this coach isn’t even emailing me back, they must not be interested, they just can’t contact you

Erika: All of those resources can be found on the NCAA website. If you look up the recruiting rules and like those dates when they are allowed to communicate, all of that information can be found on the NCAA website. It’s really helpful to just understand from the coaches’ perspective what the recruiting process looks like.

KL: and they also have down periods as well. So even if you are a junior or senior getting recruited there are what they call dead periods where they are not allowed to contact you. I want to say it’s a time within November. So, if you are sending emails, like Erika said, looks at those resources to see if it is a dead period before sending like 50 emails to them asking if they are still interested.

What is your advice to our ambassadors if they are interested in a school, but the coach hadn’t contacted them first. You know it’s great when the coach reaches out first and maybe you’ve never heard of the school, so you look into it. But you have your dream school, but the coach hasn’t reached out yet, what do you do?

I would say definitely reach out because it could be an oversight. They could have not gone to a tournament you played at. A lot of coaches, if they are recruiting you, it because they had seen you play. They could have just not seen you play. You could have been at a tournament that’s on 6 different fields and they just didn’t get to your game or they just didn’t upload your name because it was a mistake or they missed it. But if you’re interested in a school, definitely email. A lot of times, it could have been an oversight, they could have just not known. If you email them and you’re local to that college, they’ll likely make time to see you play. That doesn’t mean you’re a recruited athlete because they’re gonna see if you’re the best fit as well.

When you talk about contacting coaches, I think one difference I’ve seen too, there are less coaches in Division III as there are in Division I in terms of coaching staff sizes. When these guys are looking on the website and they are looking at all of these coaches, should the email go just to the head coach, to the assistants? Some schools have a director of recruiting, who is the best person to send it to?

I would definitely send it to the head coach. You can cc the assistant because – I think someone before asked if a college coach doesn’t email you back should you give up, NO, because if a college coach, like I said they could have lost sight of the email but if you include the assistant or the recruiter, they might be able to send it along to the head coach just if case they didn’t see it and then “oh there it is” so the more people the better. I don’t think you should be including the entire athletic department, but I think definitely include the head coach and the assistant if that is listed as well and if you cannot get in touch with them that way, admissions does a great job communicating with the coaches if there is interest in sports.

Bay State Games Announces 2023 Future Leaders Scholarship Recipients

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:18:57 GMT

WOBURN (November 20, 2023) – The Bay State Games has selected six statewide scholarship recipients for the 2023 Future Leaders Scholarship Program. These student-athletes were selected from a large applicant pool after a process that included committee reviews of all applications and virtual interviews with selected applicants.

These future leaders were selected based on their achievements and involvement in academics, community service, athletics, and leadership roles. The Bay State Games Future Leaders Scholarship program was established in 1989 and has since distributed nearly $400,000 in financial aid. Each of these high school seniors will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

“Since its inception in 1989, the Future Leaders Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding high school students that excel in the classroom, in the community and on the field of play,” said Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of the Bay State Games. “We are proud that this program has provided nearly $400,000 in aid to support the continuing education of these well deserving student-athletes that represent all regions of Massachusetts and over 25 different sports.”

This year’s six scholarship recipients are:

Avery Avila is a senior at Westport High School, where she plays field hockey and softball. Avery serves as captain for the field hockey team and played on the Coastal team in the 2022 and 2023 Field Hockey Showcase, winning the gold medal both years. Avery also competes in golf outside of school and has competed in Junior PGA tournaments. Avery is ranked #3 in her class, sporting a 4.71 GPA. She is very involved in her school community, serving as secretary of the Student Council, stage manager for her school's drama productions, a Project 351 ambassador, and a member of the medical club. Avery also volunteers at a food pantry and referees youth field hockey. Avery hopes to study biology and go into the medical field.

Ian Born is a senior at Somerville High School. He is ranked #2 in his class with a 4.87 GPA. Ian is a captain on the Highlanders baseball and basketball teams and also plays on the golf team. Ian played on the Metro team in the 2023 Baseball Showcase. He is also a black belt in Kung Fu and now works as an instructor for younger athletes. Ian also spends time as a tee-ball assistant coach and a Little League umpire. Outside of sports, Ian is the viola section leader in the orchestra and an Alpha Scholars researcher. Ian has been published in the Harvard International Review for a paper, "Success Factors for Desalination: Qualitative Case Studies of Desalination Around the World.” Ian is highly involved with the Special Olympics. He plans to study engineering and play baseball at Swarthmore College.

Hannah Bryson is a senior at Wilmington High School, where she competes in cross country, track & field, and wrestling. Hannah competed in the 2023 Bay State Games Wrestling tournament, winning silver in her weight class. Hannah also runs cross country and track and served as a team captain this past season for cross country. She is a black belt in Krav Maga martial arts and now teaches younger athletes. At school, Hannah is an MIAA ambassador and president of the book club. She is also a skilled artist and an accomplished writer, having written five full-length novels. Hannah hopes to study English literature and creative writing in college.

Morgan Fillion is a native of Westfield and attends the Groton School, where she plays soccer and basketball, serving as team captain. She played in the Bay State Games Girls Soccer Showcase on the West team for 4 years, winning two silver medals and two bronze medals. Morgan is a club head of many clubs on campus including Morgan's Message, OneLove, Super Secret Queer Club, Bell Ringing, Acolyte, and Active Minds. Morgan is also an Admissions Prefect, Counseling Center Prefect, and Peer Counselor. She also gained campus recognition for her "Chapel Talk" on financial aid in life. Morgan is also an excellent student, holding a 99 GPA. Morgan plans to study forensic psychology or criminal justice while playing on the women's soccer team at the College of St. Rose next fall.

Savannah Gao is a senior at Hudson High School sporting a 4.57 GPA. Savannah is a two-time state champion and school record holder in javelin after not starting to compete until she entered high school. She competed in the 2023 Bay State Games Track & Field meet, winning gold in the scholastic javelin throw. Savannah also plays soccer, where she is the senior captain of the Hawks varsity girls soccer team. Outside of sports, Savannah is the vice president of her school's chapter of National Honors Society, vice president of the Relay for Life club, secretary and liaison for the Environmental Club, and a member of Jr. Boosters. She also volunteers at her local library and at Newton Wellesley Hospital. Savannah is committed to go to Boston University in the fall of 2024 to compete on the track & field team. She hopes to study health sciences and pursue the premed track.

Mattia McIntyre is a native of Norton and attends Norton High School. Mattia is a three-sport athlete, competing in swimming, cross country, and track & field. She has been a captain on the swim team since sophomore year. Mattia competed in Bay State Games Swimming in 2022 and 2023, winning two silver medals in 2023 and a bronze in 2022. Mattia is the secretary of the Student Council, vice president of the Spanish Honors Society and is a member of the National, English, and History Honors Societies. Outside of school, Mattia is a barista at Honey Dew and interns at an elementary school. After graduating in May, Mattia plans to study elementary education and psychology and compete on the swim team at Roger Williams University.

For more information on the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, click here.

For a list of past recipients and the colleges and universities they've attended, click here .

Bay State Games Selected as Official Member of the Bank of America Boston Marathon® Charity Program

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:55:11 GMT

WOBURN, MA – Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation/Bay State Games is one of the many nonprofit organizations who were accepted into the 2024 Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity Program. As an Official Charity, Bay State Games is offering runners the opportunity to participate as an official entrant in the 2024 Boston Marathon®. The 128th running of the 128th Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America will take place on Monday, April 15, 2024.

The Bay State Games Charity Team gives runners the opportunity to compete in one of the world's most famous marathons and achieve their athletic goals while raising funds that go directly toward Bay State Games programming. These funds are essential to allow the Bay State Games to continue its mission of producing quality recreational, health, and educational programming for Massachusetts citizens of all ages and abilities.

“For over 40 years, Bay State Games has impacted hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts athletes of all ages and abilities through its recreation, education, and personal development programs,” said Bay State Games Executive Director, Kevin Cummings. “Being selected to become a member of the Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity Program will not only raise important funds that will support Bay State Games initiatives but will also provide our athletic minded constituents with an opportunity to participate in the most prestigious marathon in the world.”

Team members will receive several amenities including a team singlet and Bay State Games clothing, as well as training and fundraising support.

Applicants must be a minimum of age 18 and capable of running a marathon in less than six hours. Runners interested in running the marathon and raising money to support important programming, which benefits thousands of participants annually, can apply on the Bay State Games website . Bay State Games will review applications and select team members on a rolling basis.

For more information on fundraising and how to join our team, go to www.baystategames.org/marathon-charity-program .

For questions, email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555.

Bay State Games Announces 2023 Athletes of the Year

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:41:55 GMT

(L-R) Chuck Barnes (Masters Swimming), Kali Denty (Pickleball), Mena Sheth (Swimming), Daniel Gao (Fencing)

Bay State Games is excited to announce they have selected its Athletes of the Year. This award is based on participation in the Games and other athletic achievements. The 2023 selections for Athlete of the Year are:

Female Youth Athlete – Mena Sheth

Female Adult Athlete – Kali Denty

Male Youth Athlete – Daniel Gao

Male Adult Athlete - Chuck Barnes

Mena Sheth , 14, is a rising sophomore at Concord Carlisle High School. One of her great passions in life is swimming. She won two bronze medals in butterfly and backstroke at the 2023 Bay State Games in Wellesley, MA.

Mena has been swimming competitively for over a decade. At age 4, Mena became the youngest swimmer on the Concord Otters Swim Team. As she became more senior on the team, she earned the Coaches Award for her sportsmanship and team spirit. She also coaches the younger swimmers as a volunteer. She now swims for her high school team, as well as the North Shore Swim Club. During spring, she plays lacrosse for her high school team. Mena is also an honors student.

Outside of sports, Mena is a published author. During the pandemic, she wrote a middle grade science fiction novel entitled “Project Apollo,” which was published in November 2022. Thereafter, in May 2023, she was invited to a Simon & Schuster authors' convention in New York City, where her book was on display. Additionally, this year, Mena was a speaker for her mother's judicial swearing-in ceremony, alongside a State Senator and a State Representative. She spoke before a packed, standing-room-only audience of judges, elected officials, and attorneys.

Mena is currently training to be a guide for disabled athletes through the Boston chapter of Achilles International, a nonprofit organization that provides racing opportunities for adults and children with disabilities. Additionally, this summer, Mena swam a one-mile open-water challenge in the Boston Harbor hosted by Swim Across America, to benefit Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Mena’s coach at North Shore Swim Club, David Martin, describes her as an athlete who "demonstrates confidence every day at practice and swim meets. She is a swimmer and teammate you can count on to do the right thing in all situations. Mena is extremely well liked by her teammates and coaches. She manages her swimming, academics, family and other activities at the highest level."

Kali Denty is 25 years old and has played in Bay State Games pickleball for the last 2 years and played in the Girls Soccer Showcase when she was in high school. In 2023, Kali won silver in both the women’s and mixed doubles event. While in high school, she was the starting goalkeeper and helped the Southeast team to back-to-back gold medals in the Girls Soccer Showcase.

Kali began playing soccer at age three, and first played goalkeeper at age five. Kali played Galway Rovers U17 Elite Division I Maple League. When she was 11, she played for the Massachusetts Olympic Development team as a U14, and each summer she earned a spot on the Massachusetts District Select team. In high school, she was the starting goalkeeper for all 4 years and served as team captain for two years. In addition to soccer, Kali played softball and ice hockey in high school and won the best athlete award as a senior. In college, Kali was named Rookie of the Year for the women’s soccer team. She was named All-Conference and All-Academic in soccer and softball all 4 years. Kali was recruited to play semi-pro soccer in Italy last year and earn her master's. At her first scrimmage, she was recruited to play professional soccer.

Outside of sports, Kali has volunteered with patients with Alzheimer's, Meals on Wheels, and Dream Day (children with terminal illnesses). She has also volunteered to coach youth soccer.

With all her accomplishments, community service, volunteering, and athletic and academic awards, she has done all of this with a brain tumor. Kali had a severe migraine, vision issues, and other medical issues for the past five years. She persevered, still played sports, graduated college, earned her master's, and played professional soccer in horrible pain, and still gave so much to others. She had the tumor removed in April 2023. Nine days after major brain surgery, she was back on the pickleball court.

Daniel Gao is a native of Weston, MA and a rising senior at Weston High School. Daniel won gold in the 2023 Bay State Games Fencing competition in Junior Men’s Epee. Daniel has been fencing for just 3 years and has racked up a long list of accomplishments. After only three and a half years, Daniel has become one of the top-rated fencers in America, with his highest rankings including 7th nationally at the Cadet level. This year, he was also the top regional point scorer in the Northeast region. Daniel has gained multiple national medals and has represented Team USA to compete in 6 designated international competitions in his short fencing career. He most recently won two gold medals for the U.S. in the 2023 Pan American Championships held in Bogota, Columbia. He also placed 7 ^th at the 2023 Summer National Championships in Div1A and won the bronze medal at the 2023 Junior Olympics Junior team competition. Daniel has competed at many other national and international fencing competitions including the 2023 January North American Cup, 2023 Raleigh Super Junior/Cadet Circuit, 2022 Pan American Championship held in Peru, 2022 Slovakia European Cadet Circuit, 2022 Krakow European Cadet Circuit, 2022 Grenoble European Cadet Circuit, and 2022 Belgrade European Cadet Circuit.

Daniel is the chair of the Weston Student Corp and has led community service in multiple events such as volunteering in the 2023 Asia-Pacific Festival Celebration, making New Year cards for the senior center, and volunteering in the Weston Mid-Autumn Festival. He is also a volunteer English Tutor for high school students in China, a tutor in the Key Club, a teaching assistant for the Chinese American Youth Association online camp, and a volunteer who makes handmade hats and scarves in the winter for people in need. As a percussionist, he also volunteered to perform holiday music for the Avalon Senior Center.

His coach, Qibing Wang, says Daniel is one of the hardest working and most promising athletes he has ever seen. “[Daniel} always exceeds my expectations with his athletic ability, work ethic, and spirit. Throughout my years as a fencer and as a coach, I have never witnessed a faster growing fencer than Daniel, as he rose to an A rating within 6 months of becoming an E rated fencer.” Wang continues, “[Daniel] is at the club during all open hours and is always the last fencer to leave the strip. He also impresses me because he maintains strong grades and test scores in difficult classes despite his intense practicing, independent conditioning and traveling.” His coach adds, “He truly loves the sport…for the athleticism, tactics, and features that make fencing unique.”

Chuck Barnes is a resident of Seekonk, MA and has competed in Bay State Games Masters Swimming for 2 years. He has won a gold medal in every race he has competed in, and in many cases has out-raced swimmers 20 years younger than him. He holds 7 BSG records in the men’s 35-49 age group, 5 of which he set at the 2023 Masters Swimming competition.

In high school, Chuck set the Massachusetts state record in the 100 butterfly and in the 100 yard backstroke. He finished his career with 6 state titles and was Catholic Conference MVP for all 4 years. He was inducted into the Boston College High School Hall of Fame in 2014.

Chuck went on to have an illustrious swimming career at Brown University, where he was inducted into the school’s athletics hall of fame in 2006. Graduating in 1999, he held team records in 5 different events, many of which stood for 15+ years. He was also named the Ivy League’s Most Valuable Swimmer for three straight years and was recognized as a Top 100 Athlete of the century at Brown.

Barnes was named the team’s MVP all four of his years at Brown and served as captain his senior year in 1999. He is just the second Brown swimmer to earn the Phil Moriarty Award at the Eastern Championships and holds the most Eastern Championship Titles in Brown history, racking up seven throughout his career.

After graduating from Brown, Barnes continued training and qualified for the 2000 Olympic Trials in the 100 back, 200 back, 100 fly, and 200 free. He finished 12 ^th in the 200 backstroke. After finishing his swimming career, Barnes competed in triathlons and placed 37th in the world's largest in Chicago.

Over the last few years, Chuck has also made waves in US Masters Swimming. He has broken 12 USMS records and currently holds 9 records in the men’s 45-49 age group. He has earned 9 USMS All-American honors (5 individual, 4 relay). In October, he will be inducted into the New England Masters Swimming (NELMSC) Hall of Fame.

When not in the pool, Chuck is the president of a real estate and appraisal company.

Individuals chosen as Bay State Games Athlete of the Year were also submitted for recognition as the National State Games Athlete of the Year. The winners will be announced in late September. The other National Athlete of the Year recipients will be recognized at the National Congress of State Games annual symposium on October 4 at the SportsTravel Awards Luncheon in West Palm Beach, Florida.

For more information on the Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program and past winners, go to www.baystategames.org/AOY .

Return to play tips from Boston Children’s Hospital

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:05:07 GMT

Sports injury? Three tips to get back in the game

When you love your sport, even the hardest workout isn’t as grueling as unplanned time off. Spend as little time in the injury zone as possible with these tips.

Three recovery essentials

1. Listen to the pros. Your sports medicine specialist is the expert here. They’ll let you know what you need to do to return to play.

2. Commit to PT. This includes doing your physical therapy exercises regularly at home. They’ll help you come back stronger with a lower risk of injury in the future.

3. Seize the opportunity. If your sport is the center of your life, downtime may throw you off balance. Take this chance to develop other interests.

Ready, set, go?

Returning to play after a sports injury is a series of small steps.

Step 1. You can do basic movements without pain. Your doctor will let you know when you can resume daily activities, like walking.

Step 2. You can play for short periods without pain. Your doctor may have you do easy drills for a few minutes at a time and build up as you improve.

Step 3. You feel confident and ready. A sports injury can go deeper than the injury itself. Before returning to your previous level of play, talk with your doctor to make sure both your mind and your body are ready.

Learn how Boston Children’s Sports Medicine Division can help you return to play.

2023 Boys Volleyball Showcase Recap

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:40:23 GMT

Boys Volleyball Showcase took place Saturday, July 8 - Sunday, July 9 at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Saturday, July 8

Game #1 - Northeast (25:18, 25:13) VS Metro

In the opening match, Northeast showed that they were here to play, with impressive 5, and 6 point runs in the first set. Liam Quinn (Chelmsford, Chelmsford HS), Walter Palacio (Lowell, Lowell HS), Noah Chanthaboun (Andover, Andover HS), and Ayden Roum (Lowell, Lowell HS) were all great contributors, as none of these players started, however made a great impact for the Northeast squad to take home this win. Metro was unable to recover in the second game, as Northeast didn’t let up. They took the second game 25-13 and completed the opening game sweep.

Game #2 - Central VS West (25:15, 25:18)

West came out firing on all cylinders in this one, with a seven-point run to begin the game. David Dzhenzherukha (Agawam, Agawam HS), Ezekiel Nguessan (Agawam, Agawam HS), and Jake Gagnon (Granby, Granby Jr. Sr. HS) all had great performances, and the bench was up on their feet supporting the whole way. They took the first game 25-15, and really showed their depth in the second game, with players like Michael Swanigan and Zachary Kukharchuk (Westfield, Westfield HS) stepping on the floor for the first time this tournament, and still keeping the same rate of success. The talent and depth of this West squad makes them a tough beat, as they pick up two good wins in their first game.

Game #3 - Southeast (25:19) VS Coastal (25:18)

In this game, Coastal showed great passion, starting out with an immediate four-point run in the first match. They used this energy along with some great serves to help force their way to a 25-18 win, behind the great play of Jason Bryant (Brockton, Brockton HS) and Colin Stuessi (Fairhaven, Greater New Bedford Reg. Voc.-Tech. HS). The second game was a different story however, as Southeast game out more aggressive, and was able to better put their hitters in positions to score. Players like Nick Rosa (New Bedford, New Bedford HS), and Nikolas Brancaccio (Cotuit, Barnstable HS) were able to find their swings, and really put on a show. They took the second match 25-19, resulting in a split of these two games.

Game #4 - Southeast VS Northeast (25:21, 26:24)

This battle featured two very well coached teams, and squads that really wanted to give it their all. The game began close, with Northeast eventually stretching their lead to five points. Noah Allan (Windham, Windham HS), Michael Nguyen (Methuen, Central Catholic HS), and James Levesque (Methuen, Methuen HS) were able to help pick up the first game win for Northeast 25-21. Meanwhile, the second game turned out to be even closer, with players like Nikolas Brancaccio (Cotuit, Barnstable HS), Christopher Milfort (Fall River, B.M.C. Durfee HS) and Camron DeMello (Fall River, B.M.C. Durfee HS) putting in the work to make this one a nail-bitter, unfortunately falling short in the end, as Northeast picked up a huge sweep with the 26-24 win.

Game #5 - Central (25:18, 25:21) VS Metro

Central opened this game with a four-point run, and never looked back. Metro hung around, however Christian Colon (Worcester, Doherty Memorial HS) and Brendan O’Malley (Worcester, Doherty Memorial HS) provided steady production throughout the whole match and Central took it home, 25-18. The second match saw a slightly more contested game, thanks to great hustle and energy from Eric Su (Cambridge, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School), and Josh Burgo (New Bedford, New Bedford HS). Central still took this one 25-21 and picked up two good wins.

Game #6 - Southeast (25:17, 25:22) VS Central

Southeast came out strong in this contest with wonderful all around passing and effort from Hunter Parent (Marstons Mills, Barnstable HS), Davon Shields (New Bedford, New Bedford HS), and Travis Johnson (Taunton, Taunton HS). Central lost the first one 25:17, however, came back stronger in the second game, and seemed to have come back to life. Being as far down as 9, Central was able to cut the lead to 2, however, couldn’t get over the edge, and southeast took the second game as well, 25-22.

Game #7 - Coastal VS West (25:22, 25:14)

The first set of this match proved to be the better one, as Coastal fought the whole way to stay in this one. With neither team going on runs greater than 3 points, mistakes were limited in this game, as West used great play from Eli Dignazio (Longmeadow, Longmeadow HS), Juan Jones (Springfield, Springfield Central HS), and Ezekiel Nguessan (Agawam, Agawam HS) to take the first game home 25-22. Using that momentum, West carried on to triumph 25-14 in the second game, and once again showed how dominant their defense at the net can be, sweeping Coastal in this matchup.

Game #8 - Coastal VS Northeast (25:20, 25:22)

Northeast came out with the fire in this one, as their intensity, blocks, and bench energy helped power them through this one. A pesky Coastal squad refused to go away however, as Carter Barbosa (South Dartmouth, New Bedford HS) and Amir Slih Tavares (New Bedford, New Bedford HS) both put in valuable effort for this squad. Northeast took the first game 25-20, while the second game saw plenty more substitutions, time-outs, and over-all tighter play. Gyan Mistry (North Andover, North Andover HS) and Bobby Gilbert (North Andover, North Andover HS) were only a couple of the names that helped push this team over the edge in the second game and win it 25-22.

Game #9 - Metro VS West (25:13, 25:16)

In this game, Metro had the tall task of slowing down this West squad, that just seemed focused on winning every play. Continued great teamwork from Aidan Kingsley (Westfield, Westfield HS), Joseph Culhane (Feeding Hills, Agawam HS), and Jake Gagnon (Granby, Granby Sr. Jr. HS) helped propel West throughout the entire match. It seemed they were just picking which corners and lines they wanted the ball to hit, and unfortunately there was nothing Metro could do about it, as West took the sweep, with 25-13, and 25-16 wins.

Game #10 - Central VS Northeast (25:15, 25:16)

In this game, Northeast came in hot, looking to build off of multiple impressive wins. Using continued great play from Noah Allan (Windham, Windham HS), Michael Nguyen (Methuen, Central Catholic HS), and Theodore Addesa (Andover, Andover HS), Northeast was able to keep things rolling with a 25-15 first game win. The second set saw more of the same, as Northeast had scoring runs of 5 and 6 points. Central could not keep up with the high flyers on this Northeast squad, as they dropped the second game as well, 25-16.

Game #11 - Coastal (26:24, 25:21) VS Metro

Right out of the gate in the first match, Coastal was able to build a 7-point lead. Metro never went away however, as Kyle Graham (Sudbury, Lincoln-Sudbury Reg. HS) and Nyron Foster (New Bedford, New Bedford HS) wouldn’t throw in the towel, and helped Metro climb back to a 23-23 game. However, they were unable to complete the comeback as Coastal squeaked this one out 26-24. In the second game, the teams went back and forth for a while, with both squads struggling to find runs, however Coastal prevailed 25-21 behind solid play from Colin Stuessi (Fairhaven, Greater New Bedford Reg. Voc.-Tech. HS), Carter Wilson (Plymouth, Plymouth North HS), and Connor Lloyd (Swansea, Joseph Case HS).

Game #12 - Southeast VS West (25:19, 25:20)

In this match, West came out strong, with stifling defense at the net, and perfectly placed free balls. Southeast hung around with great plays from Nikolas Brancaccio (Cotuit, Barnstable HS), and Davon Centeio (New Bedford, New Bedford HS), however West’s all-around play helped them secure the first game 25:19. The second match began with a game of runs, as West eventually built a slight lead behind the efforts of Zachary Kukharchuk (Westfield, Westfield HS) and Miles Shepard (Wilbraham, Westfield HS), and secured the sweep with a 25:20 win.

Sunday, July 9
Game #13 - Central VS Coastal (25:18, 25:19)

Central versus Coastal started off with a bang, as Coastal made a furious seven point run to assist them on their way to a great 25-18 win. Great serving, and great defense was the feature in this game, as down the stretch, players like Amir Slih Tavares (New Bedford, New Bedford HS), Brooklyn Rodrigues (New Bedford, New Bedford HS), and Carter Barbosa (South Dartmouth, New Bedford HS) were featured in the 25-18 Coastal win. The second set seemed similar to the first, in that Coastal was doing a great job getting the ball to their setters, and having their hitters be able to pick which spots to aim for. Central brought a little more defensive intensity, however it wasn’t enough, as Coastal completed the sweep with a 25-19 win.

Game #14 - Northeast (25:23) VS West (25:23)

In this sneak-peak of the championship match-up two very evenly matched teams got off to a fast start, with lots of scoring early on. As the game wore on Noah Allan (Windham, Windham HS), and James Levesque (Methuen, Methuen HS) did their best to fend off this West squad, however they would not go away. Northeast took the first game by the slimmest of margins, 25-23. West flipped the script on them however in the second game with multiple great scoring runs, and rapid-fire substitutions to show off that deep line up. Juan Jones (Springfield, Springfield Central HS), Jake Gagnon (Granby, Granby Jr. Sr. HS), and Eli Dignazio (Longmeadow, Longmeadow HS) made the difference in this one, as West held on to grab the second set 25-23.

Game #15 - Southeast (25:17, 25:23) VS Metro

In the final game of pool play, Southeast was able to jump out to a six-point lead during the first set and rode this all the way to a 25:17 win. In the second game, Metro played them a lot closer, forcing Southeast into longer, more drawn-out volleys, and was able to capitalize on some of their mistakes. Players like Sebastiano D’Ambrosio (Lincoln, Lincoln-Sudbury Reg. HS) and Ian Lewis (Arlington, Arlington HS) made it tough on Southeast, forcing them to earn every point. Southeast stayed patient and used the wonderful play of Davon Centeio (New Bedford, New Bedford HS), Daniel Freitas (East Taunton, Taunton HS), and Christopher Milfort (Fall River, B.M.C. Durfee HS) to take home the sweep, with the second set score being 25-23.

Challenge Game #1 - Coastal (25:11, 25:19) VS Metro

In the first challenge game, Coastal came out hot, playing stifling defense at the net, while also playing great team ball, mixing the passes around, and attacking from different angles. With the help of Colin Stuessi (Fairhaven, Greater New Bedford Reg. Voc.-Tech. HS), Carter Wilson (Plymouth, Plymouth North HS), and Carter Barbosa (South Dartmouth, New Bedford HS), Coastal coasted to a 25-11 first set win, and the second set saw much of the same. The lack of substitutions for Metro could have been costly, as unforced errors seemed to be one of the only thing getting in the way of a second set win, as Coastal took that one as well, 25-19, moving on to the semi-finals.

Challenge Game #2 - Southeast (25:23, 25:20) VS Central

Southeast versus Central started off with a bang as both sides accumulated numerous aces right, making for a quick, fast-paced game. Towards the back half of the first set, players Nikolas Brancaccio (Cotuit, Barnstable HS), Davon Shields (New Bedford, New Bedford HS), and Camron DeMello (Fall River, B.M.C. Durfee HS) were all difference-makers in Southeast’s narrow 25-23 win. In the second set, Quinn Mahar-Killelea (Leominster, Leominster HS), Bryan Pedraza (Fitchburg, Leominster HS), and Cameron Kelly (Worcester, Doherty Mem. HS) all put in work for Central, however Southeast was on a mission, as they advanced to the semi-finals with a 25-20 win.

SEMI #1 - Northeast (28:26, 15:9) VS Coastal (25:22)

In the first set of this semi-finals match, it seemed that neither team was willing to give an inch. Great rallies, all time-outs being used, and plenty of action was featured in this first game, as Northeast snuck away with a 28-26 win. In the second game, Coastal came back, knowing they needed a win, with good performances from Connor Lloyd (Swansea, Joseph Case HS), and Carter Barbosa (South Dartmouth, New Bedford HS). They were able to better adjust to the powerful attack of Northeast, and better set up their hitters for point-scoring opportunities, eventually taking the second set win, 25-22. In the third, tiebreaker set, it was Cody Fitzpatrick (Lowell, Lowell HS), Michael Nguyen (Methuen, Central Catholic HS), and Gyan Mistry (North Andover, North Andover HS) who helped send Northeast into the Gold Medal game with wonderful, timely performances. Northeast took the last set 15-9, knocking off Coastal, and sending them to the Bronze Medal game.

SEMI #2 - West (25:18, 25:15) VS Southeast

In this game, West came out strong, with multiple points scored in bunches, and played the game for each other. Juan Jones (Springfield, Springfield Central HS), Nolan Rodgers (South Hadley, Westfield HS), Andrew Szpakowski (Wilbraham, Minnechaug Reg. HS), and Miles Shepard (Wilbraham, Westfield HS) all contributed to this 25-18 first set win, and game two started off looking to be more of the same. Using runs of 5, and 6, the West squad was able to confidently power their way through to the Gold Medal game.

BRONZE Medal Game - Southeast (26:24) VS Coastal (25:19, 15:9)

Teams that had split their last match met again in the bronze medal game. Coastal came out on a mission in the first set, seeming to be one step ahead of Southeast. They went on runs of 4 and 5 during the first set, as players like Amir Slih Tavares (New Bedford, New Bedford HS), Carter Barbosa (South Dartmouth, New Bedford HS), and Connor Lloyd (Swansea, Joseph Case HS) all pitched in for the 25-19 first set win. Southeast followed their common theme and played their best volleyball with their backs against the wall. Nikolas Brancaccio (Cotuit, Barnstable HS), Davon Shields (New Bedford, New Bedford HS), and Hunter Parent (Marstons Mills, Barnstable HS) all made a difference for Southeast in the second match as they tied it up with a 26-24 win. In the third and final set, Coastal used great service, and crucial mistakes on Southeast’s part to have a come-from-behind win 15-9 and take home the bronze medal.

GOLD Medal Game- West (25:20, 15:12) VS Northeast (25:19)

The two best teams of the weekend met in the championship, and as expected, it was tightly contested the whole way. Not many mistakes on either side, and plenty of substitutions highlighted the tactical battle. Michael Nguyen (Methuen, Central Catholic HS), Noah Allan (Windham, Windham HS) and Mason Holmes (Haverhill, Haverhill HS) were shining early on, but it was West who came storming back in the first set to take it 25-20. The second set saw another close game with neither team gaining a lead greater than four points. However, Northeast was able to break away in the end to a 25-23 win in the second set. In the final set of the tournament, Juan Jones (Springfield, Springfield Central HS) and Miles Shepard (Wilbraham, Westfield HS) led the West squad to an impressive win to capture gold for the West team in the 2023 Bay State Games Boys Volleyball Showcase.

2023 Girls Volleyball Showcase Recap

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:46:15 GMT

Girls Volleyball Showcase took place Saturday, July 8 - Sunday, July 9 at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Saturday, July 8

Game #1 - Central (25:13, 25:12) vs West

The Central girls team opened up the Girls side of the showcase with strong play from Katy O’Connell (Northborough, Algonquin Reg. HS) and Lily Davidson (Rutland, Wachusett Reg. HS), leading them to a 25-13 first game win. The second game saw more of the same, as the Nault twins Victoria , and Sabrina (Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury HS) also helped power Central to a dominant game one performance, winning the second set 25-12.

Game #2 - Southeast (25:23) VS Coastal (25:15)

Southeast and Coastal started off strong, with good, competitive play throughout the entire first match, as Southeast used a good effort from Grace MacGilvray (Weymouth) to build a 5-point lead late in the set. Coastal challenged them however, using great plays from Addison Shelton (Attleboro, Attleboro HS) and Molly Simpkins (Plymouth, Plymouth South HS) to get southeast within one point, but fell short 25-23. In the second game, they redeemed themselves with standout performances from Haley Jenkins (Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS) and Addyson Smock (North Easton, Oliver Ames HS), forging runs of 4, and 8 points, coasting their way to a 25-15 win.

Game #3 - Northeast (25:13, 25:11) VS Metro

Despite Metro making strong plays early on in the first set, especially from Tatiana Sanabria (Chelsea, Chelsea HS) and Erin Higdon (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS) helping them jump out to an early lead, Northeast found their game not long into this match, and was able to storm their way to a 25-11 win. The second set saw more of the same, with Akira Sopheap (Dracut, Bishop Guertin HS) and Meghan Downs (North Billerica, Billerica Memorial HS) getting involved. The team played fantastically together and went on to win the second set 25-11.

Game #4 - Central (25:16, 25:15) VS Metro

Central came out firing on all cylinders in this game with a lot of strong hitting and great team play from Teeghan Patch (South Grafton, Westborough HS), Katy O’Connell (Northborough, Algonquin Reg HS.) and Katelyn Julian (Mendon, Nipmunc Reg. HS). The second game was closer contested towards the beginning, with Erin Higdon (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS) putting in a good fight, however the continued Central attack with Alexyss Chartier (Blackstone, Blackstone-Millville Reg. HS) and Ava Lemire (Webster, Bartlett HS) was too much, as Central marched their way to a 25-15 second game win.

Game #5 - Northeast (25:10) VS Southeast (26:24)

In the first set, Northeast was able to use a dazzling 12-point run to be on their way to a dominant first game, with the efforts of Gabriella Burdier (Bradford, Haverhill HS), Kathryn Driend (Sandown, Methuen HS), and Emmerson Cerasuolo (Bradford, Haverhill HS), taking the first set 25-10. In the second match, Southeast completely flipped the script on Northeast, forcing a locked, competitive game throughout. Despite Southeast’s steady lead, Northeast threatened with multiple runs. Caroline Gray (Whitman, Whitman-Hanson Reg. HS), and Keora Deeney (Norwell, Norwell HS) helped Southeast stand their ground, and take the second set, 26-24, forcing a split in the match.

Game #6 - Coastal (25:16, 25:21) VS West

This match featured an impressive start for the West squad, as they held the lead numerous times thanks to Sasha Fyfe (Dalton, Waconah Reg. HS) and Gabrielle Adams (Greenfield, Frontier Reg. HS). Unfortunately, they were unable to hold the lead, as Coastal stormed back to grab a 25:16 win in the first set, and rolled through the second game as well. Although closer in the end, the Coastal team found success thanks to consistent play from Haley Jenkins (Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS) and Hannah Storm (Swansea, Joseph Case HS).

Game #7 - Southeast VS Central (25:22, 25:14)

Game #7 started off with competitive play, and neither team being able to grab a big lead. This is when Central used quick substitutions, a deep lineup, and a 5-point run to end the game and win 25-22. In the second game, Central used an 8-point run and very little substitutions to win 25-19 behind balanced attacks from Isabel Heithoff-Veldpape (Bolton, Nashoba Valley Technical HS), Alexyss Chartier (Blackstone, Blackstone-Millville Reg. HS) and Ava Lemire (Webster, Bartlett HS).

Game #8 - Northeast (25:19, 25:16) VS Coastal

Northeast picked up two huge wins over coastal in a match that saw great performances, and a well-balanced attack between Julie Hall (Lowell, Central Catholic HS), Sydney Chalupa (Methuen, Methuen HS), and Adrie Waldinger (Andover, Andover HS), which helped them on multiple runs of 5 points in their first game, and 7 and 4 points in the second set, winning 25-19, and 25-16.

Game #9 - Coastal (25:10, 25:15) VS Metro

This match saw Coastal jump out to a hot start, with runs of 5, 4, and 5 again. They never gave Metro the chance to gain their footing, and used Molly Fredo (Centerville, Barnstable HS), Jaden Sabina (Taunton, Taunton HS), and Logan Hurwitz (Barnstable, Barnstable HS) to power their way to a 25-10 first set win. In the second set, Chloe McKinnon (Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS), and Sadie Wellbeloved (Cotuit, Barnstable HS) also got in the mix playing great team volleyball to secure the sweep, and a 25-15 second set win.

Game #10 - West VS Southeast (25:15, 25:21)

During this match, Southeast used a 6-point run, along with multiple diving plays to help propel them to a quick 25-15 first-game win. In the second game, West used great efforts from Chloe Schott (Longmeadow, Longmeadow HS) and Gabriella Manes (Feeding Hills, Agawam HS), however it wasn’t enough as Zoe Smallman (Weston, Weston HS) and Caroline Gray (Whitman, Whitman-Hanson Reg. HS) continued their good performances on the day, winning the second game 25-21.

Game #11 - Metro VS West (25:15, 26:24)

In this match, the West squad was able to use efforts from Allie Pierce (West Whately, Frontier Reg. HS), Ariana Miller (Greenfield, Frontier Reg. HS), and Angela Humble (Longmeadow, Longmeadow HS) to topple Metro 25-15. Metro came back into the second set with a little more flare however, as they used steady, consistent scoring from Bianca Greenan (Groton, Groton-Dunstable Reg. HS), and Valerie Ramirez (Chelsea, Chelsea HS) to get within one, however it wasn’t enough, as West took the second set as well, 26-24.

Game #12 - Central (25:22) VS Northeast (25:19)

Game #12 saw a Central team fight for, and establish an early lead versus northeast, chipping away point after point. Solid effort was put in from Isabel Heithoff-Veldpape (Bolton, Nashoba Valley Technical HS) and Jordan Child (Clinton, Assabet Valley Reg. Tech. HS) to take the first game 25-22, however Northeast played with passion in the second set, flipping the script and establishing a lead in the beginning, and never letting go. Emma Quin (Billerica, Billerica HS), and Emmerson Cerasuolo (Bradford, Haverhill HS) did their fair share in the second game, and Northeast never lost the lead on their way to a 25-19, second set win.

Game #13 - Southeast (25:16, 25:10) VS Metro

Southeast opened up this one strong with runs of 6, and 5 points powered by Soley Rodriguez-Martinez (Canton, Canton HS), and Kiara Shields (Brockton, Brockton HS), and took the first match 25-16. Despite great efforts from Metro libero Eleonore Alley (Dedham, Needham HS), the Southeast offensive attack was too much, and Southeast ran all the way to a 25-10 second game win.

Sunday, July 9
Game #14 - Northeast (25:13, 26:24) VS West

In the beginning of this match, the Northeast team had good input from Julie Hall (Lowell, Central Catholic HS), and Gabriella Burdier (Bradford, Haverhill HS), leading them to an impressive 25-13 win. West fired back with a competitive second match with great efforts from Meghan O’Bryan (Dalton, Wahconah Reg. HS) and Ariana Miller (Greenfield, Frontier Reg. HS). With rapid fire substitutions and multiple four-point runs, the West squad had it at a one-point deficit, 22-23, but Northeast prevailed 26-24.

Game #15 - Central (25:23, 25:19) VS Coastal

Central opened up this game at a deficit, calling their first time-out down 12-19. However, using multiple aces, and intense rallies, they fought their way back to take a two-point win in the first match. In the second game, the confidence carried over, as Central used a hot start and great performances from Alexyss Chartier (Blackstone, Blackstone-Millville Reg. HS) and Ava Lemire (Webster, Bartlett HS) to secure the sweep over coastal, and take the second set, 25-19.

Challenge Game #1 - Southeast (25:10, 25:17) VS Metro

Southeast continued right where they left off versus Metro, with an identical 25-10 win. During the second match, Metro posed a challenge, even holding the lead towards the beginning thanks to strong play by Erin Higdon (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS), however southeast was ready for the semifinals, ultimately winning the second set 25-17 using multiple 5-point runs.

Challenge Game #2 - Coastal (25:21, 25:23) VS West

A rematch of game #6 from earlier, West was able to find themselves in a closer contest. Consistent, steady production from hitters led the West squad to be within reach of taking the first set, however a strong 8-point run for Coastal sealed it. The second game saw another close match, as the Middle Blockers on West, specifically Brianna Manes (Feeding Hills, Agawam HS), and Quinn Rowe (Westfield, Westfield HS) were able to help neutralize the Coastal attack, however Molly Fredo (Centerville, Barnstable HS), and Jaden Sabina (Taunton, Taunton HS) powered Coastal through to the semifinals with a 25-23 win.

SEMI #1 - Northeast (25:16, 25:22) vs Southeast

In this semi-final match, the Northeast team was able to use runs of 5, and 7 to help put them over the edge in a solid 25-16 win in set one. In a closer contested second set, Southeast used great effort from Zoe Smallman (Weston, Weston HS) however great defense and solid performances from Kathryn Driend (Sandown, Methuen HS) helped push Northeast into the Semi-Finals.

SEMI #2 - Central VS Coastal (25:10, 25:15)

In this semi-finals match-up, a rematch from Game #15, Central could not keep up with the powerful offense, ignited by wonderful passing that included Sadie Wellbeloved (Cotuit, Barnstable HS), and Molly Simpkins (Plymouth, Plymouth South HS). This well-balanced Coastal team found their way all weekend long, especially in closer fought battles, and in this one, they showed they were ready to compete for gold against the Northeast team.

BRONZE Medal Game - Southeast VS Central (25:13, 25:23)

The Central girls squad came out strong in their bronze medal match versus Southeast, with runs of 4 straight, and five straight points in the first set. Great defense by middle blocker Katy O’Connell (Northborough, Algonquin Reg. HS), and libero Laura Piekarski (Upton, Nipmunc Reg. HS) helped propel Central to a dominant first set. The second game saw more of the same early on, however Southeast challenged Central, tallying 10 more points than they had in the first set. Continued strong play from Zoe Smallman (Weston, Weston HS) and Caroline Gray (Whitman, Whitman-Hanson Reg. HS) helped contest Central in the second game, however it wasn’t enough, as Central grabbed the 25-23 win, and the bronze medal.

GOLD Medal Game - Northeast (27:25, 25:15) vs Coastal

In the first match of the gold medal game, both teams jostled for position attempting to build a lead, however it was Coastal who jumped out to the early advantage featuring great offense from Molly Fredo (Centerville, Barnstable HS). It was Northeast however, who never fell behind more than 4 points, and swooped in to snag the 27-25 win, with solid, consistent play from libero Erin Workman (Andover, Andover HS), and strong swinging from Gabby Burdier (Bradford, Haverhill HS). The second game saw more of this, as Northeast dominated on their way to a gold medal. Strong play also from Adrie Waldinger (Andover, Andover HS) and Kathryn Driend (Sandown, Methuen HS) all weekend helped Northeast take home the gold.

2023 Softball Showcase Recap

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:15:03 GMT

Softball Showcase took place Tuesday, July 11 - Thursday, July 13 at Willard Field in Devens.

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Tuesday, July 11

Game 1

Central: 1

Southeast: 9

The first game of the tournament started off with a Southeast victory on behalf of the 9 runs put up in the first two innings. Taylor Dolan (Holbrook, Cardinal Spellman HS) reached base 3 out 4 times at the plate. Shannon Macleod (Cohasset, Notre Dame Academy) anchored the offense with a multi RBI game.

Game 2

Metro: 6

Northeast: 7

Northeast was able to escape with the narrow victory over the Metro team. Northeast was led by Emmalynn Proia (Bradford, Haverhill HS) who got two hits and later scored two runs to help lead Northeast to the win.

Game 3

West: 8

Coastal: 6

West started off their first game of the tournament with an offensive display, putting up 8 runs, with 6 coming in the last two innings to get the comeback win. Skylar Steele (Shelburne Falls, Frontier Reg HS) and Allyssa Slack (Westfield, Westfield Voc Tech HS) started off the 4 run 5th inning by scoring the first two runs of their comeback win.

Game 4

Southeast: 6

Metro: 2

Southeast was able easily handle this win by keeping Metro to only 2 runs. Southeast was anchored by Shannon Macleod (Cohasset, Notre Dame Academy) who had 3 hits and a couple of RBIs as well.

Game 5

Coastal: 1

Central: 11

Central was able to swiftly handle the Coastal team by only allowing one run over the course of the fight. Central was led by Mia Keenan (Fitchburg, Leominster HS) who went 3 for 3 in her at bats with 2 singles. Central added on 5 securities runs late in the sixth inning to solidify the win.

Game 6

Northeast 3

West: 8

West got the win on behalf of a late game scoring surge that saw them put up 4 runs in the fifth inning. The late game rally was led by Caelyn Thayer (Holyoke, Hampshire Reg HS) and Morgan Peabody (West Springfield, West Springfield HS) who both had hits and later scored to start the rally.

Wednesday, July 12

Game 7

Metro: 8

Central: 5

Metro started off the game strong with 5 runs in the first two innings. They were able to hold off Central’s late game comeback to win the game. Shakura Lynch (Boston, Milton HS) had a single and a double on the day that translated into 2 runs.

Game 8

Northeast: 0

Southeast: 10

Southeast was able to win the game on the back of an outstanding pitching performance. Shannon Macleod (Cohasset, Notre Dame Academy) pitched a shutout only allowing one hit through the 6 innings played.

Game 9

West: 10

Metro: 1

West was able to easily handle Metro’s powerful offense by holding them to only 1 run. West was able to score 3 runs in each of the first 3 innings. Morgan Peabody (West Springfield, West Springfield HS) and Allison Rehor (Westfield, Westfield HS) both doubled in the first inning to start off the scoring.

Game 10

Coastal: 3

Northeast: 10

Northeast was able to handle this game easily led by a 6 run sixth inning. The rally was led by Nevaeh Eth (Lynn, Lynn Classical HS) who had a double that started the scoring in that inning by driving in Emmalynn Proia (Bradford, Haverhill HS).

Game 11

Central: 0

West: 1

In this pitchers duel, saw West squeak by with the win from scoring the sole run in the 4th inning. Morgan Peabody (West Springfield, West Springfield HS) reached on a single and stole second base shortly after. She was then batted in by Allyssa Slack (Westfield, Westfield Voc Tech HS) with a double to score the game winning run.

Game 12

Southeast: 9

Coastal: 6

Southeast was led by a great offensive performance from Shannon Macleod (Cohasset, Notre Dame Academy) and Alyssa Edwards (Stoughton, Stoughton HS). Shannon Macleod (Cohasset, Notre Dame Academy) had 4 hits with one of them being a home run. Alyssa Edwards (Stoughton, Stoughton HS) had 2 hits on the day including a home run as well.

Thursday, July 13

Game 13

Northeast: 3

Central: 2

In this low scoring affair between Northeast and Central, saw Northeast pulling away with the victory after a 3-run 5th inning. The rally was led by Emmalynn Proia (Bradford, Haverhill HS) and Nevaeh Eth (Lynn, Lynn Classical HS) who each had doubles and later scored.

Game 14

Metro: 11

Coastal: 9

Metro was able to build an early lead with a 6 run first inning, but narrowly escaped Coastal’s comeback efforts. Metro was led by Lila Southiere (Newton, Newton North HS) who went 3 for 3 on the day with 2 singles and one double.

Game 15

West: 9

Southeast: 1

West was able to smoothly handle the Southeast team by scoring 4 runs in both the 3rd and 4th inning. Morgan Peabody (West Springfield, West Springfield HS) and Allison Rehor (Westfield, Westfield HS) started off the scoring with back to back doubles that gave them the first runs of their rally.

Bronze Medal Game

Metro: 21

Northeast: 8

Metro put on an offensive masterpiece by putting up 21 runs with 10 of them coming in the second inning. Lila Southiere (Newton, Newton North HS), Shakura Lynch (Boston, Milton HS), and Soline Fisher (Arlington, Arlington HS) all had multiple hit games securing the bronze medal for Metro.

Gold Medal Game

Southeast: 6

West: 2

Southeast was able to secure gold over the first seeded West team. Southeast was led by Taylor Dolan (Holbrook, Cardinal Spellman HS) who batted 4 for 5 in the gold medal game. Southeast pulled away with the lead with a 3-run 5th inning, securing the medal.

2023 Baseball Showcase Recap

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:24:54 GMT

The Baseball Showcase took place Wednesday, July 5 - Friday, July 7 at Boston College High School in Boston

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Wednesday, July 5
Game 1

Metro: 1

Northeast: 7

In the first game of the tournament, Northeast dominated Metro. Northeast was led by Nick Vallono (Peabody, Bishop Fenwick HS) who led the team with 2 RBIs in their first game. Angel Castillo Soler (Lawrence, Lawrence HS) and Jake Gilbo (Georgetown, Georgetown HS) both had doubles and later scored.

Game 2
Central: 2

Southeast: 3

A close game throughout the 7 innings ended with a walk off win for Southeast. Anthony Maturo (Bellingham, Blackstone Valley Reg Voc Tech HS) walked, scoring Kole Cotkowski (Norfolk, King Phillip Reg HS) to win the game. Stephen Madden (Abington, Abington HS) led the Southeast team with 2 RBIs and 2 walks.

Game 3
West: 4

Coastal: 8

A back and forth game throughout the first 5 innings until Coastal pulled away with a 3 run sixth inning. Joey Foley (East Bridgewater, East Bridgewater HS) and Anthony Digiacomo (Marston Mills, Barnstable HS) both led Coastal with 2 RBIs each. Jaden Lovell (East Bridgewater, East Bridgewater HS) struckout 8 batters through 4 innings only giving up one earned run in the win.

Game 4
Southeast: 3

Metro: 3

A low scoring battle between Metro and Southeast resulted in a tie after 7 innings.

Game 5
Coastal: 7

Central: 6

High scoring late innings resulted with Coastal pulling away with the close victory. Sladen Johnson (Centerville, Barnstable HS) led the team batting 3 for 4 on the day with Benjamin Conlon ( Sagamore Beach, Sturgis Charter HS) picking up the save. Finn Hyora (Chatham, Monomoy Reg HS) additionally had two hits while Jack Tarbox (Hyannis, Barnstable HS) batted in 3 of Coastal’s 7 runs.

Game 6
Northeast: 2

West: 3

A low scoring game with West narrowly sneaking away with the win by scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the 5th. Jack Abel (Pittsfield, Pittsfield HS) batted in Bryce Trumbull (Chicopee, Chicopee HS) for the winning run. Nathan Kaczuwka (West Brookfield, Ware Jr/Sr HS) pitched a strong 3 innings giving up zero hits and picking up the win.

Thursday, July 6

Game 7
Metro: 2

Central 3

In the first game of the second day, saw Central pulling off a late game comeback to walk it off in the seventh. In the bottom of the 7th, Daniel Gudin (Bolton, Nashoba Reg HS) doubled on a line drive to left field. Andrew Malkowski (Lancaster, Nashoba Reg HS) then doubled with a fly ball to left field driving in the walk off run from second base.

Game 8
Northeast: 8

Southeast: 9

In an exciting game, Southeast scored 8 runs in the last two innings and walked it off for the win. Armani Lorusso (Brockton, Brockton HS) drove in the winning run Joseph Silvia (Fall River, B.M.C. Durfee HS) with a game winning double to right field. Stephen Madden (Abington, Abington HS) went 2 for 2 in his at bats leading the team with 3 RBIs.

Game 9
West: 8

Metro: 0

West dominated Metro from early on in the game. John Mumper (Ware, Ware Jr/Sr HS) threw for 4 innings only giving up one hit, helping West complete the shutout. Daniel Sciarretta (Chicopee, Chicopee HS) threw for 2 innings also holding Metro to only 1 hit and no runs.

Game 10
Coastal: 8

Northeast: 5

Coastal was able to rally for 7 runs in the fifth inning to win the game. Northeast’s comeback efforts came up short, only scoring 3 runs in the last two innings. William Dionne (Somerset, Somerset Berkley Reg HS) struck out 7 batters over the course of four innings. Dean Gobeil (Somerset, Tabor Academy) led Coastal’s offense batting 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs in the game.

Game 11
Central: 5

West: 6

A close game throughout with an exciting finish to end it. West was down 1 run heading into the last inning, Johnny Marchefka (Bernardston, Greenfield HS) started the comeback by getting on base with a single. Jack Abel (Pittsfield, Pittsfield HS) then hit a two run walk off home run to center field to win the game.

Game 12
Southeast: 8

Coastal: 8

A great comeback by the Coastal team ended with a tie. Southeast put up an 8 run second inning, only for Coastal to come back from 8 down to tie the game in the late innings. Sladen Johnson (Centerville, Barnstable HS) struckout 6 batters only giving up one hit and no earned runs. Stephen Madden (Abington, Abington HS) led the Southeast team with 2 RBIs and 2 hits.

Friday, July 7

Game 13

Northeast: 12

Central: 10

In a wild ending, Northeast put up a 6 run seventh inning to take the lead. Central’s late game comeback effort came up short, only able to get two runs back in the bottom of the seventh. Angel Castillo Soler (Lawrence, Lawrence HS) showed out both offensively and defensively, hitting a home run over the left field wall as well as making a great spinning throw from shortstop to get the runner out at first. He also led the team with two hits totaling 4 RBIs in the game. Cameron Haley (Townsend, North Middlesex Reg HS) led the Central team with 3 RBIS.

Game 14
Metro: 4

Coastal: 8

In the second game of the last day, Coastal finished strong by defeating the Metro team. Jack Tarbox (Hyannis, Barnstable HS) led the team by going 3 for 3 on the day. Nathan Levesque (Assonet, Apponequet Reg HS) pitched a complete game striking out a total of 11 batters. With the win, Coastal had to wait and see what would happen in the final game of the day to see their standing. Coastal ended up winning the gold medal.

Game 15
West: 14

Southeast: 1

In the last game of the tournament, West easily won the game by scoring half of their runs in the top of the 3rd. West then cruised to the easy win posting 4 straight shutout innings. John Mumper (Ware, Ware Jr/Sr HS), Nathan Kaczuwka (West Brookfield, Ware Jr/Sr HS), and Damian Mantzios (Agawam, Pope Francis Prep) combined for 6 innings only giving up 3 hits and 6 strikeouts. Bryce Trumbull (Chicopee, Chicopee HS) helped offensively, going 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs in West’s offensive showcase. With the win, West won the silver medal, and Southeast ended the tournament walking away with the bronze medal.

2023 Boys Soccer Showcase Recap

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:20:28 GMT

The Boys Soccer Showcase took place July 6 - 9 at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Thursday, July 6

Game 1: Central v Northeast

Central 2-1

The opening game of the Bay State Games Boys Soccer Showcase saw Central and Northeast face off in what would turn out to be a closely contested game. The first half saw both teams net a goal a piece. Northeast scored on a beautiful header by forward Dillon Reilly (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS) assisted by Jared Halpern (Marblehead, Marblehead HS). Central evened the scoring with a tremendous rebound off a free kick from Prince Sonpon Jr (Worcester, South High Community School). Entering the second half tied 1-1, Central would open the scoring with a goal by Kingston McGee (Sutton, Sutton HS) assisted by William Baltas (Worcester, St. John’s HS). Central would not let go of the lead and the first match of the showcase ended 2-1 Central over Northeast.

Game 2: Coastal v Southeast

Coastal 3-0

Coastal came ready to play for their first game, with a commanding 3-0 win over Southeast. Keith Gillette (Tiverton, Tiverton HS) netted a powerful strike assisted by Benjamin Novo (Westport, Westport HS) to seal the deal for Coastal in the second half.

Game 3: West v Metro

West 5-2

In a display of dominance, West overpowered Metro 5-2. West got on board first with a sensational strike from forward Brayden Marta (Ludlow, Suffield Academy). Followed by a hat trick of goals from Mateo Balbino (Ludlow, Ludlow HS). Down 4-0, Metro was able to get on the board with a tremendous effort from Oscar Martinez (Boston, East Boston HS) who scored both Metro goals to bring them within two. West then scored to make it 5-2 to capitalize on a dominant win in their first match.

Game 4: Northeast v Southeast

Northeast 5-1

Northeast bounced back from an earlier loss with force defeating Southeast comfortably 5-1. Dillon Reilly (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS) continued his scoring ways netting two of the five Northeast goals.

Game 5: West v Coastal

West 3-0

West continued their dominance with a solid 3-0 win over Coastal. Brayden Marta (Ludlow, Suffield Academy) etched another goal to his name with a beautiful strike. Followed by a goal from midfielder Benjamin Goodman (Longmeadow, Longmeadow HS). West then closed the game out with another goal.

Friday, July 7
Game 6: West v Central

West 4-0

West controlled again with a 4-0 defeat over Central. Forward Cole Bamford (Ludlow, Ludlow HS) netted the first two West goals. Shortly followed by a goal from Joe Presnal (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS). West then ended the game with a late goal to seal a controlled win over Central.

Game 7: Northeast v Coastal

Northeast 3-0

Northeast resumed their winning ways with a 3-0 win over Coastal. Netting a goal early, followed up with two more goals from midfielder Kaya Jackson (Salem, St. Mary’s HS).

Game 8: Metro v Central

2-2

In a closely contested game, Central got on the board first with a goal from Davin Grace (Worcester, Doherty Memorial HS). Metro bounced back with a solid strike from Oscar Martinez (Boston, East Boston HS) his third goal of the showcase. Omar Abulail (Auburn, Auburn HS) then socred to give Central a 2-1 lead. Metro was able to score a late goal to tie the game before the last whistle.

Game 9: West v Southeast

West 6-1

West continued their winning streak with a comfortable 6-1 win over Southeast. Cole Bamford (Ludlow, Ludlow HS) netted another goal to add to his tally, while Christiano Marta (Ludlow, Suffield Academy) scored his first goal of the showcase.

Game 10: Metro v Northeast

Metro 5-0

Metro put on a show to capture their first win of the showcase. Running away early with two goals, one from David Paiva (Malden, Malden HS). Followed by two more, one from midfielder Dieff Bonhomme (Everett, Everett HS) netted his first goal of the showcase to give Metro a 4-0 lead. David Marquez (Boston, Brighton HS) rounded out the scoring giving Metro a 5-0 lead and a win.

Saturday, July 8

Game 11: Metro v Coastal

Metro 2-1

Metro opened Saturday with another win. Stevin Mejia (Revere, Revere HS) opened the scoring with his first goal of the showcase. Followed up by Brayan Medina (Revere, Revere HS) to give Metro a 2-0 lead. Coastal did get on the board with a goal late in the game but fell short.

Game 12: Central v Southeast

Central 7-2

Central dominated in their first game on Saturday, with a 7-2 win over Southeast.

Game 13: West v Northeast

West 1-0

West Finished their win streak with a 1-0 win over Northeast, ending pool play with a 5-0 record and the favorite for the Gold Medal.

Game 14: Central v Coastal

Central 2-0

Central racked up another win on Saturday with a sold 2-0 win over Coastal. Jovuan Mensah (Worcester, Burncoat HS) opened the scoring with a beautiful strike. Central rounded out the scoring with a blast from William Baltas (Worcester, St. John’s HS).

Game 15: Metro v Southeast

Metro 7-2

Metro lit up the scoreboard with a commanding 7-2 win over Southeast. Five different players scored for Metro: Bryan Toro (Revere, Revere HS) and David Paiva (Malden, Malden HS) both netted two goals. David Marquez (Boston, Brighton HS), Oscar Martinez (Boston, East Boston HS), and Stevin Mejia (Malden, Malden HS) each had a goal apiece, adding to their own individual goal tallies respectively. Southeast was able to net two goals, one from Logan Macomber (Swansea Joseph Case HS) and one from Christian Geerdes (Fair Haven, Fair Haven HS).

Sunday, July 9
Game 16: Northeast v Metro (Bronze Medal Match)

Northeast 1-0

The Bronze medal match was slated to be a fantastic match, however, it was forfeited by Metro due to travel issues. Northeast ended the showcase with a 2-3 overall record, while Metro ended with a 3-1-1 record.

Game 17: West v Central (Gold Medal Match)

West 3-2

The Gold medal match saw powerhouse West face off against Central in what would be an exhilarating and heated match. West opened the scoring within the first minute of the match with a blast from Cole Bamford (Ludlow, Ludlow HS). West then went up 2-0 with help from a penalty kick, expertly taken by Mateo Balbino (Ludlow, Ludlow HS). Swiftly followed by another goal to give them a commanding 3-0 lead. Central was able to crawl back within one with a strike from Jovuan Mensah (Worcester, Burncoat HS) and Kingston Mcgee (Sutton, Sutton HS). West ended the showcase with a dominant 5-0 record. Central ended with a 3-1-1 record.

2023 Girls Ice Hockey Showcase Recap

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:26:27 GMT

The Girls Ice Hockey Showcase took place Friday, July 7 - Sunday, July 9 at New England Sports Center in Marlborough.

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Friday, July 7
Game 1: 10:00 am - Rink 1

Metro: 0

Northeast: 5

To kick off the 2023 Bay State Games Girls Ice Hockey Showcase, we began with a matchup of two teams that would come to meet each other yet again later on in the tournament. We saw a great showing by a strong Northeast team as the Metro squad proved that this was a fluke warm-up game for them. Avalina Coffey (Winthrop, Winthrop HS) opened up scoring for the Northeast squad, followed by a score by Talia Martucci (Winthrop, Winthrop HS) - both goals served up with an assist by Ava Buckley (Peabody, Peabody Vet Mem HS). Forwards Tia Picardi (Saugus, St. Mary’s HS), Lucia LaFauci (Middleton, Pingree School), and Alexa Pepper (North Reading, North Reading HS) combined to notch the last three genos for Northeast.

Game 2: 10:00 am - Rink 3

Central/West: 1

Southeast/Coastal: 2

Despite being the smallest team in the tournament, Central/West packed their punch with their first game. Southeast/Coastal kicked off scoring for this game as Maria Cantino (Prembroke, Pembroke HS) put the puck away in the first period and was followed by a goal by incoming junior Chloe Bryda (Cumberland, RI, Bishop Feehan HS). Central/West kept the game close with a score by McKenna Zamboni (Pittsfield, Pittsfield HS) in the final period of play but fell to Southeast/Coastal 2-1.

Game 3: 2:30pm - Rink 1

Metro: 4

Central/West: 4

Metro and Central/West competed tooth and nail to record the only tie of the 2023 Bay State Games Girls Ice Hockey Showcase. Defenseman Katherine Pusik (Belmont, Belmont HS) of Metro scored unassisted for the first game of the match. The next goal would come from opposing D-man, Jane Pelletier (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS) of Central/West, at nearly the same minute mark of Metro’s first goal. The next three would all come from incoming sophomore Kaili Dawson (Shirley, The Winchendon School) to put Central/West seemingly out of reach with her hattrick, her team now up 4-1. Alyssa Jankowski (Medford, Malden Catholic) fueled her team with her two goals in the third period and the comeback was solidified with a snipe from defenseman Ava Baker (North Reading, Malden Catholic HS) with 2:26 left in the game, resulting in a 4-4 tie.

Saturday, July 8
Game 4: 9:00am - Rink 1

Central/West: 2

Northeast: 7

Northeast came in ready to play on Saturday, beating Central/Westl 7-2 during this game. Central/West attacked first as Moira O’Brien snuck in an unassisted goal. To follow, Northeast added five points to their name, the last of that bunch scored on a power play by defenseman Tegan Pereira (Winthrop, Winthrop HS). Central/West responded with a goal fired off by Carissima Heinis (Leominster, Leominster HS), but Northeast tallied two more power play genos in the end, shot by Tia Picardi (Saugus, St. Mary’s HS) and Alexa Pepper (North Reading, North Reading HS) respectively.

Game 5: 9:00am - Rink 2

Metro: 7

Southeast/Coastal: 1

After a loss and a tie, Metro leveled up to find their first victory against Southeast/Coastal. Thea Monovich (Belmont, Belmont HS) opened up scoring with the first two goals for the Metro squad, followed by two goals from Alyssa Jankowski (Medford, Malden Catholic). Defensemen Ava Baker (North Reading, Malden Catholic) and Katherine Pisuk (Belmont, Belmont HS) played tic-tac-toe, each scoring two goals in the second period. The game finished at a score of 7-1.

Game 6: 1:30 pm - Rink 1

Northeast: 7

Southeast/Coastal: 0

Northeast capped off their win streak in pool play with a 7-0 victory over Southeast/Costal. Tia Picardi (Saugus, St. Mary’s) had herself a hattrick and Talia Martucci (Winthrop, Winthrop HS) notched two goals to lead the Northeast squad to the Gold Game played against Metro on Sunday.

Sunday, July 9
Bronze Medal Game: 11:00am - Rink 1

(#4) Central/West: 4

(#3) Southeast/Coastal: 5

Central/West and Southeast/Coastal battled until the end, but Southeast/Coastal built momentum to push themselves over the hump to claim Bronze between the end of the first period and throughout the second. Despite their loss, incoming sophomore Kaili Dawson (Shirley, The Winchendon School) had herself a game for Central/Westas she was letting the puck go for all four of Central/West's points. Her and her Central/West team fought hard in what made for a great game, but fell to the hands of Chloe Bryda’s hattrick (Cumberland, RI, Bishop Feehan HS) and Eleni Spack’s goal and assist (Peabody, Peabody Vet Mem HS) for Southeast/Coastal.

Gold Medal Game: 1:00pm - Rink 1

(#2) Metro: 1

(#1) Northeast: 3

Metro and Northeast faced each other for what made out to be a hard-fought, back-and-forth Gold Medal game. Alexa Pepper (North Reading, North Reading HS) started Northeast off hot with a goal, assisted by forward Penny Levine-Stein (Salem, Essex Agricultural & Technical HS). Talia Martucci (Winthrop, Winthrop HS) scored two, the last of the two led off by a pass from Ava Buckley (Peabody, Peabody Vet Mem HS). Metro scored in the second period with a goal fired by Ava Baker (North Reading, Malden Catholic HS), assisted by defensive partner Gianna Holland (Malden, Malden Catholic). Northeast claimed Gold after a star performance and Metro earned Silver along with the 2023 Bay State Games Girls Ice Hockey Showcase Sportsmanship Award for displaying exemplary sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

2023 Girls Basketball Showcase Recap

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:12:27 GMT

The Girls Basketball Showcase took place Friday, July 14 - Sunday, July 16 at Emmanuel College in Boston.

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Friday, July 14

Game 1

Southeast: 68

Metro: 79

In the first game of the tournament, Ella Williamson (Abington, Abington HS) scored a game high 22 points for Southeast, while Linda Sheng (Belmont, Belmont HS) led Metro with 18 points to secure the win.

Game 2

Coastal: 50

Northeast: 55

The second game of the tournament was close till the end. Mia Gentile (Somerset, Somerset Berkley Reg. HS) led all scorers with 16 points for Coastal, and Shaelagh Green (Haverhill, Central Catholic HS) scored 13 points to clinch a 5 point win for the Northeast team.

Game 3

Central: 24

West: 57

West, led by Amber Bergeron (Greenfield, Greenfield HS) and Tessa Kawall (Amherst, Amherst Reg. HS) with 15 points apiece, dominated the third game of the tournament with a 33 point win over Central.

Game 4

Metro: 69

Northeast: 51

Metro secured their second win of the day with an 18 point lead over Northeast. Linda Sheng (Belmont, Belmont HS) put on a stellar performance for Metro with 31 points, while Isabella George (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS) led the Northeast team with 16 points.

Game 5

Southeast: 90

Central: 60

Southeast put on a dominant performance with a 30 point lead over Central in the fifth game of the day. Bryant commit, Alana Scott (Groveland, St. Andrew’s School), led all scorers with 31 points for Southeast, and Camryn Kinne (Sutton, Sutton HS) scored a team-high of 15 points for Central.

Game 6

West: 54

Coastal: 23

West, led by Amber Bergeron (Greenfield, Greenfield HS) with 8 points, secured a win over Coastal in the last game of the day. Ella Tetrault (Norton, Norton HS) and Allyson Piecewicz (Raynham, Bridgewater-Raynham Reg. HS) each contributed 5 points to lead Coastal.

Saturday, July 15

Game 7

Northeast: 69

Central: 50

Northeast grabbed a 19 point win in the first game of the day. Brooke Boyle (Concord, Concord-Carlisle HS) led Northeast with 14 points while Rachel Carpenter (Westborough, Westborough HS) scored 17 points for Central.

Game 8

Metro: 61

Coastal: 22

Metro, led by Breanna St. Germain (Malden, Prospect Hill) with 12 points dominated Coastal in a 39 point win. Ella Tetrault (Norton, Norton HS) scored a team-high 12 points for Coastal.

Game 9

West: 51

Southeast: 30

West secured a 21 point win over Southeast in the ninth game of the tournament. Amber Bergeron (Greenfield, Greenfield HS) led West with 11 points, and Zariah Ottley ( Rockland, Rockland HS) led Southeast with 9 points.

Game 10

Central: 66

Metro: 73

In the tenth game of the tournament, Linda Sheng (Belmont, Belmont HS), and Nell Sparks (Arlington, Winsor School) each scored 16 points to lead Metro to a win. Rachel Carpenter (Westborough, Westborough HS) put up 18 points for Central, alongside Brianna Whitelaw (Barre, Quabbin Reg. HS) and Camryn Kinne (Sutton, Sutton HS) who each contributed 16 points.

Game 11

Northeast: 32

West: 66

West, led by Kayley Downie (Easthampton, Easthampton HS) who scored 9 points, grabbed a win over the Northeast team. Gabriella Bellacqua (West Newbury, Pentucket Reg. HS) scored a team-high of 15 points for Northeast.

Game 12

Coastal: 35

Southeast: 69

In the last game of the day, Southeast pulled out a 34 point win over Coastal. Alana Scott (Groveland, St. Andrew’s School) had put on an impressive performance with 30 points, and Mia Gentile (Somerset, Somerset Berkley Reg. HS) led Coastal with 14 points.

Sunday, July 16

Game 13: Bronze Medal Game

Northeast: 62

Southeast: 63

The first game of the day was a thriller between rivals, Northeast and Southeast. The competition was neck-and-neck the whole game, ending in an overtime win for the Southeast team. In the final few minutes, Southeast, led by Alana Scott with 32 points (Groveland, St. Andrew’s School), was able to secure the bronze medal in the tournament. Gabriella Bellacqua (West Newbury, Pentucket Reg. HS) put up an impressive 20 points to lead the Northeast team.

Game 14

Metro: 45

West: 70

West, led by point guard, Drew Alley (South Hadley, South Hadley HS), secured a 25 point win over Metro in the second game of the day. Alley scored 17 points in the win for West, and Linda Sheng (Belmont, Belmont HS) led the Metro team with 26 points.

Game 15

Coastal: 56

Central: 60

Central pulled out a 4 point win against Coastal in a close competition on Sunday afternoon. Ella Tetrault (Norton, Norton HS) led Coastal with 19 points, while Central’s Morgan Gentilucci (Worcester, Doherty Mem. HS) also netted 19 points for her team.

Game 16: Gold Medal Game

Metro: 51

West: 61

In the last game of the tournament, West beat Metro by 10 points to win the gold medal. Drew Alley (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) and Tessa Kawall (Amherst, Amherst Reg. HS) each scored 14 points to secure the win for West. Linda Sheng (Belmont, Belmont HS) contributed 15 points for Metro while Breanna St. Germain (Malden, Prospect Hill) and Nell Sparks (Arlington, Winsor School) each scored 10.

2023 Girls Soccer Showcase Recap

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:36:22 GMT

The Girls Soccer Showcase took place July 6-9 at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Thursday, July 6

Game 1: Southeast v Coastal

Southeast: 2

Coastal: 2

In a closely contested match, Southeast's midfielder Fallon Ryan (Hull, Hull HS) showcased her playmaking prowess by setting up both goals for midfielder Sarah Duran (Hull, Hull HS) and forward Elly Thomas (Hull, Hull HS), while Coastal's forward Audrey Thomas (Rochester, Old Rochester Regional HS) proved to be a formidable force, netting both of her team's goals. The thrilling encounter concluded in a 2-2 draw.

Game 2: Northeast v West

West: 9

Northeast: 1

In a dominant display of attacking prowess, West's forwards Hannah Murphy (Monson, Monsoon HS), Gianna Sakowski (Springfield, Minnechaug Regional HS), and Lauren Marjanski (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) each notched two goals, alongside contributions from midfielder Danica Dorozynski (Chicopee, Chicopee Comprehensive HS) and defender Makenna Kennedy (West Springfield, West Springfield HS), securing an emphatic 9-1 victory. Northeast's midfielder Siena Hesbach (Maynard, Maynard HS) scored the consolation goal, with an assist from midfielder Phoebe Whitcomb (Newburyport, Newburyport HS).

Game 3: Metro v Coastal

Coastal: 6

Metro: 0

In a commanding display of offensive showcase, Coastal's forwards Sarah Kelly (Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS), Kaitlyn Coutu (Fall River, BMC Durfee HS), Ava Oliveira (Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS), and Avianna Andrade (North Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS), along with midfielder Ella Choi (Lakeville, Thayer Academy), all found the back of the net, securing a dominant 6-0 victory over Metro.

Game 4: Southeast v Northeast

Southeast: 1

Coastal: 1

In a closely contested match, Southeast's midfielder Sarah Duran (Hull, Hull HS) capitalized on an assist from forward Kate Austirno (Avon, Avon HS) to secure a goal, while Northeast's midfielder Samarah Paiva (Saugus, Saugus HS) showcased a well-earned goal of her own. The game ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw.

Game 5: Central v Metro

Central: 6

Metro: 0

Central dominated from the beginning, as forward Emma Sousa's (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS) early goal set the tone. Midfielder Kiana Ramos (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) notched two of her own, accompanied by a goal from forward Ella Santaniello (Westfield, Westfield HS), leading to a commanding 6-0 victory for Central.

Friday, July 7
Game 6: Northeast v Coastal

Coastal 6-

Coastal's three killer forwards, Ava Oliveira (Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS), Audrey Thomas (Rochester, Old Rochester Regional HS), and Kaitlyn Coutu (Fall River, BMC Durfee HS), showcased their scoring prowess with a pair of goals each, leading their team to a commanding 6-1 victory. Despite Northeast's effort, midfielder Caitlyn Downey's (Newburyport, Newburyport HS) lone goal was not sufficient to overcome Coastal's dominant performance on the field.

Game 7: Metro v West

West:11

Metro: 2

West demonstrated their depth as six different players found the back of the net, with forward Lauren Marjanski (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) leading the charge with four goals, securing a dominant 11-2 victory. Metro's forward Yelsa Garcia (Everett, Everett HS) was a standout for her team, scoring both of their goals.

Game 8: Northeast v Central

Central: 2

Northeast: 0

Central emerged as the winners in this match, with forward Bianca Facchetti (Longmeadow, Minnechaug Regional HS) and midfielder Kiana Ramos (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) each finding the net to secure a 2-0 win.

Game 9: Southeast v West

Southeast: 2

West: 1

In a tightly contested match, Southeast clinched a narrow 2-1 victory thanks to midfielder Kate McLaughlin's (Sharon, Noble and Greenough) goal, while West's forward Hannah Murphy (Monson, Monsoon HS) managed to score their solitary goal.

Game 10: Central v Coastal

Coastal: 2

Central: 0

In a fiercely contested and physical match, Coastal emerged victorious with forward Ava Oliveira's (Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS) decisive goal, securing a 2-0 win.

Saturday, July 8
Game 11: Southeast v Central

Southeast: 3

Central: 0

Southeast dominated the match, with midfielder Sarah Duran (Hull, Hull HS) and forward Elly Thomas (Hull, Hull HS) leading the charge and finding the net.

Game 12: Metro v Northeast

Northeast: 3

Metro: 0

In a commanding performance, Northeast took control of the game and secured a triumphant victory with three goals, one of which was credited to forward Gianna Parker (Lynn, Lynn Classical HS).

Game 13: Central v West

West: 1

Central: 0

In a tightly contested match, West's forward Hannah Murphy ( Monson, Monsoon HS) found the back of the net with an assist from midfielder Lilly Jaeger (Enfield, Enfield HS), playing a crucial role in their hard-fought victory.

Game 14: Southeast v Metro

Southeast: 3

Metro: 0

Southeast displayed their dominance on the field, led by midfielder Danielle Lomuscio (Wrentham, King Philip Regional HS), who contributed with a goal and an assist, while Sarah Duran (Hull, Hull HS) also made her mark with a goal.

Game 15: West v Coastal

Coastal: 1

West: 0

In an intense and closely-fought game, Coastal's forward Audrey Thomas’s (Rochester, Old Rochester Regional HS) goal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory.

Sunday, July 9
Bronze Medal Game: Central v West

West: 3

Central: 2

In the bronze medal game, Central and West battled fiercely in a close match. Central's forward Bianca Facchetti (Londmeadow, Minnechaug Regional HS) opened the scoring with an assist from forward Kalli White (Granby, Granby HS), holding the lead at halftime. However, West fought back in the second half, as forward Gianna Sakowski (Springfield, Minnechaug Regional HS) netted a goal off a corner kick. Central responded with a goal of their own from forward Sydney Reed (West Springfield, West Springfield HS), assisted by midfielder Sabina Mackechnie (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS). With tensions high, West was awarded a penalty kick, which forward Lauren Marjanski (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) converted confidently. In the final moments of the match, West midfielder Allison Fleury (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) sealed the victory with an assist from Marjanski (South Hadley, South Hadley HS), leading West to a thrilling comeback win.

Gold Medal Game: Southeast v Coastal

Coastal: 1

Southeast: 0

In a highly competitive gold medal match, both Coastal and Southeast displayed tremendous determination throughout the game. Coastal's forward Avianna Andrade (North Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS) broke the deadlock with a crucial goal, assisted by Kaitlyn Coutu (Fall River, BMC Durfee HS), securing a narrow 1-0 victory. Despite Southeast's late efforts to equalize, Coastal's defense held strong, earning them the gold medal under the guidance of their first-year Bay State Games head coach, Hayden Tavares.

Sports nutrition tips from Boston Children’s Hospital

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:55:29 GMT

Sports nutrition tips from Boston Children’s Hospital

What should an athlete eat to prepare for a big event? Read on for sound tips from the Sports Medicine Division.

Carbs are your friend and other game-day nutrition advice

Like a car, your body needs fuel to run. These foods help you rev up for top performance on game day:

Carbohydrates (pasta, fruit, bread, oatmeal, sugar) provide fast energy. Without carbs, an athlete is likely to hit a wall of sluggishness.
Fat (nuts, nut butters, olive oil, avocados, salmon or tuna) provides longer-lasting energy. Fats and carbs work together to fuel performance.
Protein (chicken, beef, eggs, dairy) builds muscle and repairs tissues. Protein after a practice or game is essential to building and maintaining muscle strength.

Pre-game fueling

Three to four hours before a practice or game, an ideal pre-game meal includes mainly carbs with some protein and fat.

peanut butter toast with a banana
granola bar
yogurt and fruit

Closer to game or practice time, snacks or meals should decrease in volume and be mostly carbs.

oatmeal
sports drinks

Post-game recovery

A snack or meal with both protein and carbohydrates within 30 to 45 minutes after a game helps muscles recover more rapidly.

chocolate milk
banana and peanut butter or almond butter
graham crackers with peanut butter or almond butter
yogurt with granola
turkey sandwich

Foods that work for your teammates might not work for you. Be sure to try out different foods before and after practice and see how they make you feel. When game day rolls around, you’ll know what fuel your body thrives on.

Stay tuned for more news and injury-prevention tips from Boston Children’s Hospital!

Learn more about the Sports Medicine Division or book an appointment.

The latest in sports medicine from Boston Children’s Hospital

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:46:27 GMT

The latest in sports medicine from Boston Children’s Hospital

Boston Children’s Hospital is proud to be a sports medicine resource for Bay State Games. We are experts in every aspect of child and adolescent athletes — from injury prevention and recovery to nutrition and mental health. In these emails, we’ll be offering tips to help athletes train, compete, and enjoy their sport to the fullest, all while avoiding injury.

Kids’ Health Podcast: Is my child too focused on just one sport?

There’s a lot of pressure on young athletes to focus on one sport throughout the year. Does early specialization help or harm a kid’s future athletic success? Podcast host Dr. Jennifer Arnold talks with Dr. Michael Beasley, a physician in Boston Children’s Sports Medicine Division, about the pros and cons of early sports specialization and how parents and coaches can help kids achieve balance.

Listen here .

Your athlete’s health is a team sport

As a department of athletes, we value the rewards of sports and understand how devastating a sports injury can be. Boston Children’s Sports Medicine Division helps young athletes get the most out of sports.

You can count on us for a full range of services that help athletes remain healthy, active, and strong, including:

sports injury diagnosis and treatment
sports injury prevention services
athletic training and physical therapy
nutrition services
mental skills training
care of female athletes
recovery from sports-related concussion
state-of-the-art ACL reconstruction and rehabilitation

Learn more about us or book an appointment.

Stay tuned for more news and injury-prevention tips from Boston Children’s Hospital!

Bay State Games to Induct Three Into Hall of Fame

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:42:13 GMT

Longtime baseball coach, BSG founder, and sport commissioner join past MLB, NBA, NHL and Olympians with Bay State Games ties.

(L-R): Wally, Dave McGillivray, Steve Freker, Debra Terho, Phil Glodemans, Dan Adams, and Tessie during the pregame ceremony at Fenway Park on June 29.

WOBURN – Steve Freker (Baseball Coach), Dave McGillivray (BSG Founder), and Debra Terho (Trap Shooting Commissioner) have been selected for induction into the 2023 Bay State Games’ Hall of Fame. The inductees will receive their award at a pre-game ceremony at Fenway Park on June 29 prior to the Red Sox game against the Miami Marlins.

STEVE FREKER - BASEBALL

Steve Freker is one of the most respected baseball coaches in the state and has been a coach at Bay State Games for 35 years. In his high school coaching career, Steve has won 7 sectional finals, 1 state championship, and has been awarded Boston Globe All-Scholastic Coach of the Year twice. Steve is a National Director of Blue Gray USA Baseball, a board member for Massachusetts Baseball Coach Association, and is a member of the the Malden High Golden Tornado Hall of Fame, the Intercity League Baseball Hall of Fame, the Brother Cremin Malden Catholic Lancers Hall of Fame, and the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches State Hall of Fame. He was also named the National High School Baseball Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2003.

DAVE MCGILLIVRAY - FOUNDER

Dave McGillivray founded and incorporated Bay State Games in 1982, and also served as a board member for the organization. Dave is the founder and president of DMSE Sports, an event management company which produces regional & national race and fundraising events. He has also been the Race and Technical Director of the Boston Marathon for 36 years. Dave has run 168 marathons, 9 IRONMAN triathlons, and competed in the 2018 World Marathon Challenge– 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Dave is also the author of 3 children’s books, and through his events, he and his company have helped raise over $100 million for local charities.

DEBRA TERHO - TRAP SHOOTING

Debra Terho has served as the Bay State Games trap shooting commissioner for 8 years, and continues to be an influential figure in youth shotgun shooting. She has been a shotgun shooter for 36 years, and has also made the female All-American Team for the National Skeet Shooting Association. Debra is currently a shotgun coach for a youth team called the High Flyers, and is also an instructor for the Scholastic Clay Target Program, where she helps individuals to become certified shotgun coaches. Debra is the Treasurer of the Nashua River Ducks Unlimited Association, and is also the skeet advisor for Massachusetts through the Scholastic Clay Target Program.

For more on the Bay State Games Hall of Fame and past inductees, click here .

Maura Gillis Named 2023 Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Fri, 05 May 2023 13:34:35 GMT

Image description: Maura Gillis joined by BSG Executive Director, Kevin Cummings and the family of Kristian Rose after being presented the Kristian J. Rose Jr. Memorial Scholarship at the 2023 McCormack Awards Banquet.

On May 4, Maura Gillis was awarded the Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship at the 2023 McCormack Department of Sport Management Awards Banquet.

Maura is a sport management and operations & information management dual degree candidate at UMass Amherst expected to graduate with the class of 2024. In her time at UMass she has been a part of the Pioneer Valley Tip Off, a high school basketball showcase that is entirely student run by the McCormack Student Leaders Club. She is also a member of the Women in Sports Management club at UMass. Maura was an Operations Intern at Bay State Games during the 2022 Summer Games and is completing an internship as a Property Assistant with Learfield Sports during the 2022-23 school year. This coming summer, Maura will be working as a Marketing and Ticketing Intern at Holy Cross Athletics.

The Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship was established by Bay State Games and UMass Amherst in memory of Kris tian Rose, who was tragically killed in an auto accident during his Bay State Games internship. This scholarship is open to Sport Management students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with preference given to students with community service experience, and financial need.

For more information on the Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship and a list of previous recipients, click here .

Registration Open for 2023 Bay State Summer Games

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:15:24 GMT

WOBURN, MA – Registration for the 41 ^st annual Bay State Summer Games is now open. The 2023 Summer Games will include thirty sports with competitions from June 3 – July 29 at venues throughout eastern and central Massachusetts including Game On in Fitchburg, Boston Sports Institute in Wellesley, Union Point Sports Complex in Weymouth, and New England Sports Center in Marlborough. Bay State Games participants range in age from 5 to over age 75 and represent more than 300 Massachusetts communities as well as surrounding New England States in some sports. From grassroots participants to accomplished amateur athletes, the Bay State Games provide opportunities for the athlete in all of us.

Eight high school showcase sports will take place for a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Athletes currently in grade 8-11 who live or go to school in Massachusetts are eligible to attend regional tryouts during the month of June. These tryouts will determine teams representing the various regions of the Commonwealth that will compete against each other in July. Check each sport page for specific eligibility requirements.

The Summer Games include a wide variety of individual sports including swimming, track & field, figure skating, pickleball, wrestling, weightlifting, archery, judo, badminton, and more. These sports are open to a wide range of ages and skill levels from youth participants to masters-aged athletes. Adaptive sport divisions in archery, swimming, and track & field are offered, as well. Bay State Games also organizes tournaments for pre-existing teams in girls lacrosse, rugby, and 6v6 field hockey.

The 2023 Summer Games will feature Game On in Fitchburg as the host venue for 8 sports. Bay State Games expects 1,500 athletes and their families to attend competitions at Game On during the second week of July. “We are excited to expand the roster of sports being held at Game On this year,” said Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of the Bay State Games. “This state-of-the-art facility allows us to enhance the athlete and spectator experience and provide a true Olympic-style multi-sport atmosphere for our participants.”

An additional feature in 2023 is that in over a dozen sports, athletes who win a gold, silver, or bronze medal at the 2023 Bay State Games will qualify to participate in the 2024 State Games of America in San Diego, California. The State Games of America feature more than 8,000 athletes from over 30 different state games programs nationwide. To see the list of qualifying sports, please visit www.stategamesofamerica.com.

In addition to sports programming, Bay State Games offer college scholarships, a sportsmanship initiative, college internship opportunities, and a High School Ambassador program.

For more information on all sports in the 2023 Summer Games, links to online registration, and information on other programs, go to www.baystategames.org .

For questions, email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555.

Bay State Games Celebrates Selection as a Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Beneficiary

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:44:10 GMT

Woburn, Mass. – Bay State Games has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the month of February.

For more information on the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, visit stopandshop.2givelocal.com .

Bay State Games Presents 2023 Berkshire Hero Award

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:02:51 GMT

Pictured: Cheri Erbin Archambault (left) receives the Berkshire Hero award from Bay State Games Executive Director, Kevin Cummings (right) on Saturday, January 14

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (January 18, 2023) – Bay State Games presented the Berkshire Hero Award to a staunch supporter of the Bay State Winter Games on January 14, the first since 2020. The 2023 award recipient is Cheri Erbin Archambault from Christmas Brook Figure Skating Club. Cheri received her award during the Bay State Skate Figure Skating Show, which took place at Lansing Chapman Rink on the campus of Williams College on Saturday, January 14.

Cheri Erbin Archambault became President of Christmas Brook Figure Skating Club in 2021 when the rink and club reopened after the pandemic. She first became involved with Christmas Brook Figure Skating Club as a skater at age 8, then stayed part of the club as a coach, Test Chairman, Learn to Skate Director, and now President. Cheri's first Bay State Games was in 1989 as a coach. She started a Production Team that was featured in the Bay State Games Show. Her favorite BSG memory is the year Nancy Kerrigan and Paul Wylie were guest feature performers in the Bay State Skate Show. When Cheri is not at the rink she works in the Special Education Department of a local technical high school.

For a list of past Berkshire Hero recipients, click here .

BSG 40 - The First Summer Games (1982)

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:36:44 GMT

For this last post, we are looking back at how it all started in 1982. A few weeks ago, we heard from Dave McGillivary about how Bay State Games started, but we didn't dive into the first "Sports Fest." The archives are limited, but from what we can gather from some film strips, the main event was basketball. For the first several years of Bay State Games, BSG Basketball was THE tournament to play in. The top players from across the state (of all ages) would play.

The first Bay State Games also had weightlifting and track and field. If you look closely at some of the pictures below, you can see some of the top shots captured on film. The opening ceremonies are also captured with the lighting and presentation of the torch.

Image Descriptions: Photos on a film strip from the 1982 Bay State Summer Games aka Sports Fest.

Thank you for following over the last 40 weeks and thank you for the last 40 years. We'll see you in 2023 for year 41!

Week 39 - The Bay State Games That Weren't

Week 38 - Sportsmanship

Week 37 - A Discussion on Bay State Games with Dave McGillivary

Week 36 - Berkshire Hero

Week 35 - BSG 35th Anniversary (2016)

Week 34 - 1996 Winter Games

Week 33 - Nancy Kerrigan

Week 32 - BSG Alumni (Winter)

Week 31 - BSG Alumni (Summer)

Week 30 - BSG 30th Anniversary (2011)

Week 29 - 1998 Winter Games

Week 28 - 2009 Top Shots

Week 27 - BSG Internship

Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

W eek 17 - Entry Books

W eek 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - The Bay State Games that Weren't

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:38:20 GMT

It's been 39 weeks since we started these posts, and you may have wondered, "hey, if Bay State Games started in 1982, wasn't the 40th anniversary in 2021?" Originally, that was the plan. Those plans started in late 2019 knowing that after the 2020 Summer Games, we would be doing a special campaign all year long leading up to the 2021 Summer Games.

In preparation, we had just redesigned the BSG website. We had just finished the 2020 Winter Games. Then, a few days later, (it was March 2020)... we all know what happened; a time in our lives we never expected or could have even imagined. We have a saying at Bay State Games that 60% of the plan won't go according to plan, so plan for it. Well what happens when 100% of the plan doesn't go according to plan? We can't ignore the unfortunate but significant part of Bay State Games history that the pandemic imposed.

As the pandemic was just beginning to unfold, we had plans finalized and were ready to hold the 39th Summer Games in just a few more months. It seemed the spring months brought on more cancellations than competitions. We even opened registration in an attempt to remain hopeful. We officially cancelled the 2020 Summer Games on May 18, 2020, just a few weeks before we planned to begin the Summer Games. That meant the plans for the 40th celebration got pushed one more year. In 2021, we did unofficially celebrate the 40th anniversary of the organization (Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation), but we were waiting patiently for the big celebration that would be the 40th Bay State Summer Games. Come 2021, just like the Olympics, we had to "restart." The 2020 Summer Games were happening in 2021. We had the 2020 medals, the 2020 athlete gift, and the 2020 registration platform, dates, and venues all ready to go 1.5 years in advance.

When we weren't allowed to hold live, in-person events, we had to get creative. We started virtual games for some sports, ones that allowed individual ad safe competition from the comfort of your home. Unexpectedly, Bay State Games reached athletes all over the country, and while we weren't able to hold our Summer Games, the Virtual Games helped us remember what it was like to run events and compete during a time that live sports were becoming rare.

We were lucky to come back strong in 2021 and even stronger in 2022. This past summer was one that took and extra year to get to, but once it came, we were excited to get closer back to the Bay State Games we know and love.

40 years is just the beginning. We can't wait to see what the next 40 years bring.

Check back next Thursday for the final post.

Week 38 - Sportsmanship

Week 37 - A Discussion on Bay State Games with Dave McGillivary

Week 36 - Berkshire Hero

Week 35 - BSG 35th Anniversary (2016)

Week 34 - 1996 Winter Games

Week 33 - Nancy Kerrigan

Week 32 - BSG Alumni (Winter)

Week 31 - BSG Alumni (Summer)

Week 30 - BSG 30th Anniversary (2011)

Week 29 - 1998 Winter Games

Week 28 - 2009 Top Shots

Week 27 - BSG Internship

Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

W eek 17 - Entry Books

W eek 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - Sportsmanship

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:17:59 GMT

sports·man·ship : fair and generous behavior or treatment of others, especially in a sports contest (Oxford Dictionary).

In recent years, sportsmanship has been a hot topic in sports because of the numerous incidents of bad sportsmanship that has made the news cycle all too often. Bad sportsmanship has been on of the main reasons we are currently seeing the shortage of officials across all sports.

Back when Bobby Orr served as an honorary coach during a few Summer Games in the mid-1990s, he wrote a guest column on sportsmanship that was published in pretty much every local newspaper. Titled "Sports don't always mean winning and losing," Orr discussed the importance of the values that come from sport - teamwork, discipline, and self-esteem. As we all know, Bobby Orr is one of the greatest ice hockey players of all-time. He spent the majority of his life at this point in and around sports. He knows a thing or two.

Orr says, "I believe we all have the great opportunity to help mold young people's lives through sports - as parents, volunteers, sponsors , and as fans." This article was written almost 30 years ago, but his words still ring true and are extremely relevant to the current landscape of sport.

Beginning in 2003, the Bay State Games created a “sportsmanship initiative” which was implemented into the annual Summer Games. It was created to educate Bay State Games participants on the elements of good sportsmanship. In it's early days, this program was presented by New Balance. Since 2022, Bay State Games, alongside DICK'S Sporting Goods will recognize athletes & teams who are role models for sportsmanship. This programs aims to help curb the incivility we are seeing in sports among players, coaches, & spectators.

For more on the Sportsmanship Initiative, click here .

Check back every Thursday for more throwback content.

Week 37 - A Discussion on Bay State Games with Dave McGillivary

Week 36 - Berkshire Hero

Week 35 - BSG 35th Anniversary (2016)

Week 34 - 1996 Winter Games

Week 33 - Nancy Kerrigan

Week 32 - BSG Alumni (Winter)

Week 31 - BSG Alumni (Summer)

Week 30 - BSG 30th Anniversary (2011)

Week 29 - 1998 Winter Games

Week 28 - 2009 Top Shots

Week 27 - BSG Internship

Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

W eek 17 - Entry Books

W eek 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - A Discussion on Bay State Games with Dave McGillivray

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:46:58 GMT

As we are winding down on the 40 ^th anniversary of Bay State Games, we dug into some history. Who better to discuss this than with one of the founders of Bay State Games, Dave McGillivray. You may have heard of him before. He is the founder and president of DMSE Sports Inc. and serves as the race director for some of the biggest road races around the world, including the Boston Marathon.

Before all of that, in 1978, McGillivray completed the Run Across America running from Medford, Oregon to Medford, Massachusetts. He finished his run at Fenway Park and gained notoriety through this run, which raised funds for the Jimmy Fund. He later opened a running store in Medford and began putting on events to promote the store.

How did McGillivary first get involved with Bay State Games?

Doing all these athletic endurance feats, McGillivray got immersed in sport marketing and the event management world and got invited to be on Governor’s Council for Physical Fitness and Sports. He immediately accepted the invitation because he thought it was so cool. The Council would meet three or four times per year, and early on, most of the time was spent brainstorming what they might be able to initiate for athletic programs in Massachusetts. McGillivray recognized there were State Games programs in other states. Being familiar with Olympic Games, McGillivray thought the next best thing to hosting the Olympics is to host amateur games in the state. He led the charge and started putting together the plan for the first Bay State Games.

A little bit of history on the State Games movement: The concept of State Games began in New York in the late 1970s with the creation of the Empire State Games. Massachusetts was part of the next wave of states to create State Games programs in 1982, along with Florida, Alabama, and Pennsylvania.

Who did McGillivary recruit to get involved? Who were the key people to make Bay State Games happen?

The first thing they decided to do was get folks on board to help with this project, which at the time was called Sports Fest. They floated out that they were looking for someone with a skillset in event management and operations, and it happened to be Doug Arnot. Arnot’s brother, Bob was a medical correspondent for local TV and the Arnot family had strong contacts. The Council decided Doug Arnot was the guy and hired him in 1982 to lead the efforts.

If you’ve never heard of Doug Arnot, he has been a big part of some of the world’s largest sporting events over the last 30 years. After his time at Bay State Games, Arnot held positions on the organizing committees for four Olympic Games and was the Executive Vice President of World Cup USA 94. He has been an advisor for four other Olympic Games and multiple world championships. To say the least, Arnot was for sure “the guy.”

The first year was like dipping a toe in water. There was no infrastructure, and the organization had a small budget from the state. (McGillivray noted, “we walk before we run”). The first couple of years was a pilot program. There was no name or logo. The name Sports Fest was ultimately used. There were just 4-5 sports in summer with 200-300 athletes. The first few years of Sports Fest looked like this.

Over the next several years, Arnot developed the program into what became known as the Bay State Games. Arnot served as Bay State Games Executive Director for 10 years before passing it on to Pete Thomsen, followed by Charlie Noonan and Linda Driscoll, until current BSG Executive Director, Kevin Cummings, became the director in 1999.

What was the biggest obstacle in the early Bay State Games?

The biggest obstacle to getting Bay State Games off the ground was funding. Funding would end up coming from grants and sponsorship, but at the beginning there were none. Bay State Games relied heavily (as we still do) on a great group of volunteers. They got the local colleges involved to host the tournament.

How has the landscape of sport changed since incorporating the Bay State Games in 1982?

It’s first important to separate pro sports from amateur sports. On an amateur level, when Dave started the business of putting on road races, he was almost ridiculed. He was told, “you think you can earn a living putting on road races?” Dave’s response was, “I’m not putting on road races; I’m helping to raise the self-confidence and self-esteem of thousands in America. A target or mark to go after, get off the couch, motivate themselves to stay healthy. Run the race, get the medal, go home feeling good about themselves. Core of sport is that.”

There is a competitive component to sport. For most of us, the chance to be a participant runs out in high school or college. We then transition to being a spectator. BSG offers the kind of opportunity to participate well beyond those years, which Dave compares to the Boston Marathon. We can’t all run in Olympic Games, but we might have the same drive or desire an Olympian has. While the Boston Marathon has qualifying standards (goals, earning the right to run the “holy grail”), it gives the opportunity for “ordinary” people to achieve athletic goals they never saw possible. The similar objective of participatory sports and competitive sports is to feel good about yourself. It is the foundation by which we accomplish anything in our lives. The want to get better, the want to get healthy.

At its very core, the landscape of sport has not changed other than more and more people are finally getting it. The pandemic, as bad as it was, also encouraged people get outside more and walk, run, bike– get some exercise. The hope is that it will bode well down the road as events come back and maybe they will choose to participate resulting in higher participation than pre-pandemic.

Dave’s motto is that as years go by the walls of intimidation begin to crumble and people begin to believe in themselves. Dave believes the Bay State Games do that (he’s right). At the end of the day, Bay State Games is about promoting personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship to athletes around Massachusetts. Once we decide it’s time to participate (or compete) for the love of the game, or for the sake of being athletic, those barriers begin to fall, and we remember how Bay State Games came to be in the first place..

Check back every Thursday for more throwback content.

Week 36 - Berkshire Hero

Week 35 - BSG 35th Anniversary (2016)

Week 34 - 1996 Winter Games

Week 33 - Nancy Kerrigan

Week 32 - BSG Alumni (Winter)

Week 31 - BSG Alumni (Summer)

Week 30 - BSG 30th Anniversary (2011)

Week 29 - 1998 Winter Games

Week 28 - 2009 Top Shots

Week 27 - BSG Internship

Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

W eek 17 - Entry Books

W eek 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - Berkshire Hero

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:40:12 GMT

In 2008 the Bay State Games created a special honor called the Berkshire Hero Award. This award was formed to recognize Berkshire County citizens who have made significant contributions to the success of the Bay State Winter Games over the last 30 years.

One of the primary reasons why the Bay State Games have returned to the Berkshires each year is the outstanding volunteer support from county residents who go above and beyond, year after year, to make sure that the Games are successful and memorable. The Bay State Games thought it quite appropriate to create this award and begin to publicly recognize individuals who have played a critical role in the success of the Winter Games.

Image description: The Berkshire Hero Award presented to the 2020 recipients, Nate Cariddi of Williams College and Sue Briggs of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce. Both pictured with BSG Executive Director, Kevin Cummings.

After a 3 year hiatus of the Winter Games, Bay State Games will be awarding the Berkshire Hero Award again at the 2023 Figure Skating competition in January.

For a full list of recipients and their bios, click here .

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Week 35 - BSG 35th Anniversary (2016)

Week 34 - 1996 Winter Games

Week 33 - Nancy Kerrigan

Week 32 - BSG Alumni (Winter)

Week 31 - BSG Alumni (Summer)

Week 30 - BSG 30th Anniversary (2011)

Week 29 - 1998 Winter Games

Week 28 - 2009 Top Shots

Week 27 - BSG Internship

Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

W eek 17 - Entry Books

W eek 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - BSG 35th Anniversary (2016)

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:30:00 GMT

35 years! We are getting closer to 40.

The 2016 Summer Games looks very similar to the Games we see now. The new logo has been in use for a couple of years - the notable bright orange flame donned on the jerseys and t-shirts. 2016 also sported one of the best athlete gift (in the admin's opinion) - the black backpack. The BSG staff still uses theirs daily (there's only one left for the archives - sorry).

The 2016 Summer Games featured about 7,000 athletes in 26 sports at 20 venues. Sports offered were archery, badminton, baton twirling, baseball, basketball, fencing, field hockey, figure skating, ice hockey, judo, lacrosse, pistol shooting, rugby, swimming, synchronized swimming, soccer, softball, shooting sports, track & field, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling. That year, the youngest athlete was 6 years old, and the oldest athlete was 86.

Image descriptions: Mosaic photos from 2016 Summer Games (1) and 2016 athlete gift (2)

Check back every Thursday for more throwback content.

Week 34 - 1996 Winter Games

Week 33 - Nancy Kerrigan

Week 32 - BSG Alumni (Winter)

Week 31 - BSG Alumni (Summer)

Week 30 - BSG 30th Anniversary (2011)

Week 29 - 1998 Winter Games

Week 28 - 2009 Top Shots

Week 27 - BSG Internship

Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

W eek 17 - Entry Books

W eek 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - 1996 Winter Games

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:00:00 GMT

The 1996 Winter Games were held February 2-4 throughout the Berkshire region. Hundreds of winter sport athletes made their way to the Berkshires for their chance to win Bay State Winter Games gold in four sports.

Image descriptions: Top shots from the 1996 Winter Games

Figure Skating was held at Williams College, highlighted by the skating show on Saturday, February 3 featuring Fred Palascak and Melanie Lambert. Masters Ice Hockey was held at Vietnam Veterans Rink in North Adams, Alpine Skiing was at Jiminy Peak in Hancock, and Cross Country Skiing was at the Swift River Inn in Cunningham.

Some volunteers braved the cold to carry the torch in a torch relay to mark the start of the 1996 Winter Games.

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Week 33 - Nancy Kerrigan

Week 32 - BSG Alumni (Winter)

Week 31 - BSG Alumni (Summer)

Week 30 - BSG 30th Anniversary (2011)

Week 29 - 1998 Winter Games

Week 28 - 2009 Top Shots

Week 27 - BSG Internship

Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

W eek 17 - Entry Books

W eek 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

Bay State Games Announces 2022 Future Leaders Scholarship Recipients

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:08:57 GMT

WOBURN (November 16, 2022) – The Bay State Games has selected six statewide scholarship recipients for the 2022 Future Leaders Scholarship Program. These student-athletes were selected from a large applicant pool after a process that included committee reviews of all applications and virtual interviews with selected applicants.

“For over 30 years, the Future Leaders Scholarship program has recognized the remarkable achievements of Bay State Games student-athletes and provided financial resources to continue their education in college” said Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of the Bay State Games. “The class of 2023 recipients were chosen from a large group of highly qualified candidates and have exhibited outstanding success in academics, community service, athletics, and leadership. They are truly deserving of these scholarships and Bay State Games is honored to recognize their achievements.”

This year’s six scholarship recipients are:

Sydney Blaney is a senior at Rockland High School where she is ranked second in her class. She is an AP scholar, vice president of the National Honor Society, a member of a mentoring club for incoming freshmen, a committee chair on the student council and has served as president of her class for two years. Sydney is a member of the Rockland High School Basketball team, serving as captain. Sydney is a gold level figure skater who has medaled in numerous New England and state competitions. Sydney also participates in multiple volunteer programs, accumulating hundreds of volunteer hours while in high school.

Gwendolyn Duggan is a senior at Palmer High School where she is a high honors student ranked 2nd in her class. She has been selected for the National Honor Society and serves as secretary for the Palmer High School Student Council which produces many student events and external community service projects. Gwendolyn actively volunteers her time as an altar server at her church, at a local Day Care Center and as a youth soccer referee. Athletically, Gwendolyn is a four-year member of the soccer team where she serves as captain. She is also a four-year member of the varsity basketball team.

Owen Jin is a Boston native who attends Boston Latin School with a 4.41 GPA. He is active in school serving as captain of the math team, vice president of the Income Tax Assistance Club, Vice President of the Diablo Club and a flute player in the Band. Owen volunteers as a teacher’s assistant for a third grade math class and as a tutor for elementary school students. He also served as an intern at Boston City Hall. Owen is an accomplished fencer and is the 2022 US Fencing Division 1A National Champion. He also captained the Boston Latin Fencing team and led them to a state championship.

Sophia Latham lives in Rowley, attends Triton Regional High School, and is ranked third in her class. She is a member of the National and World Foreign Language Honors Societies, serves as a class officer, an AP French Teachers Aid, president of the French club and founder of the knitting club. Sophia volunteers for the Essex County Greenbelt, has planted a native bee garden and donated knitted blankets to the pregnancy center at a local church. Sophia is currently the 18 ^th ranked archer in the nation by USA Archery for females under age 21 and is ranked 1 ^st in New England with several state championships.

Peyton Maloney is a senior at West Boylston Middle/High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society and a Student Council Class Representative. She also participates in Girl Scouts of America and is an organizer for Day of Change. Peyton is an intern for the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office, preparing anti-drug and bullying campaigns for middle and high school students. Peyton is a three-time captain of the West Boylston High School softball team, receiving team and league MVP awards as well as selection as an all-central Mass softball super team member.

Abbie O'Brien is a senior at Somerset-Berkeley High School and is ranked fourth in her class. She serves as a Big Buddy Freshman Guide, president of the Anti-Bullying coalition, vice president of Model UN, President of National Honor Society and Vice President of Student Council. Abbie is the youngest member of the town of Somerset Democratic Committee. She is a three-sport athlete in field hockey, track, and tennis, serving as captain in two sports. Abbie is also an accomplished dancer. She volunteers for the Somerset baseball league and recreation departments, the Family Service Association and Cradles to Crayons.

For more information on the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, click here.

For a list of past recipients and the colleges and universities they've attended, click here .

BSG 40 - Nancy Kerrigan

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:52:27 GMT

Winter 2023 Figure Skating registration is open which means it's time to talk about the first Winter Games competition! We have to go all the way back to 1985, but before Nancy Kerrigan became the legendary figure skater we all know now, she was a 16 year old competing in Bay State Games Figure Skating.

The Stoneham native made the drive up to Williamstown to compete in the first Bay State Winter Games, and became one of Bay State Games' first gold medalists in figure skating.

Image descriptions: Nancy Kerrigan competing in Bay State Games Figure Skating in 1985 at Williams College in Williamstown

Just a few years later, Kerrigan rose to national and international prominence after winning two Olympic medals. Kerrigan returned to Bay State Games in 1992 to perform in the Bay State Skate Show, an exhibition show at the figure skating competition.

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Week 32 - BSG Alumni (Winter)

Week 31 - BSG Alumni (Summer)

Week 30 - BSG 30th Anniversary (2011)

Week 29 - 1998 Winter Games

Week 28 - 2009 Top Shots

Week 27 - BSG Internship

Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

W eek 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - BSG Alumni (Winter)

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:58:24 GMT

Bay State Games has a long list of alumni who have gone on to professional or Olympic athletic careers. The following notable alumni all competed or were featured show performers for figure skating over the last 40 years.

Surya Bonaly

1999 Bay State Skate Figure Skating Show Performer
1992, 1994 and 1998 French Olympic Figure Skating Team Member

Ray Bourque

Bay State Games Masters Ice Hockey Competitor
22-year NHL Veteran
Holds records for most career goals, assists, and points by an NHL defenseman
Played for Team Canada in 1998 Olympic Games

Michael Botticelli and Cheryl Franks

Bay State Skate Figure Skating Show Performers
1980 U.S. Pairs Figure Skating Olympic Team Members

Kitty Carruthers and Peter Carruthers

Bay State Skate Figure Skating Show Performers
1980 and 1984 U.S. Pairs Figure Skating Olympic Team Members

Karen Cashman

Bay State Winter Games Figure Skating Competitor
1994 U.S. Olympic Speed Skating Team Member. Bronze Medalist

Jim Craig

Bay State Winter Games Masters Ice Hockey Athlete
1980 U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Team Member

Philip Dulebohn and Tiffany Scott

Bay State Skate Figure Skating Show Performers
Bay State Winter Games Figure Skating Competitor (Scott)
2002 U.S. Pairs Figure Skating Olympic Team Members

S cott Gregory and Suzanne Semanick

Bay State Skate Figure Skating Show Performers
Member of the 1988 US Olympic Figure Skating Team
U.S. Ice Dancing Olympic Team Members

David Jensen

Bay State Winter Games Masters Ice Hockey Athlete
1984 U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Team Member

Nancy Kerrigan

1985 Bay State Winter Games Figure Skating Competitor
1992 Bay State Skate Figure Skating Show Performer
1992 and 1994 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Medalist

Krista Schmidinger

1985 Bay State Winter Games Alpine Skiing Athlete
1992 and 1994 U.S. Alpine Skiing Olympic Team Member

Nikki Stone

Bay State Winter Games Alpine Skiing Competitor
1998 U.S. Olympic Aerial Skiing Team Member

Paul Wylie

1992 Bay State Skate Figure Skating Show Performer
1992 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Silver Medalist

For the full list of alumni, click here.

Which recent or future BSG athlete will join this impressive list?

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Week 30 - BSG 30th Anniversary (2011)

Week 29 - 1998 Winter Games

Week 28 - 2009 Top Shots

Week 27 - BSG Internship

Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - BSG Alumni (Summer)

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:02:39 GMT

Bay State Games has a long list of alumni who have gone on to professional or Olympic athletic careers. The following notable alumni all played or coached in Bay State Games over the last 40 years.

Dana Barros

Bay State Summer Games Boys Scholastic & Men’s Open Basketball Athlete
Played for Boston College. 1988 Big East 1st team selection. BC number retired
NBA Player (1989-2004)
1995 NBA All-Star

Mike Burns

Bay State Summer Games Boys' Scholastic Soccer Athlete
1992 U.S. Olympic Soccer Team Member
MLS Player (1996-2002)
Member of the 1998 U.S. World Cup Soccer Team

Pat Connaughton

Bay State Games Baseball Athlete
Played for University of Notre Dame in Baseball & Basketball
2014 MLB Draft 4th Round Pick for Baltimore Orioles
2015 NBA Draft 2nd Round Pick. Currently plays for Milwaukee Bucks (NBA)

Ed Cooley

Bay State Games Basketball Coach
Men's Basketball Coach at Providence College

Bill Curley

Bay State Summer Games Boys' Scholastic and Men's Open Basketball Athlete
NBA Player (1994-1998)
Head Coach Emerson College Men's Basketball Team

Tara Danielson

Bay State Games Field Hockey Athlete
U.S. Field Hockey National Team Member (1998-2005)
Competed in Pan American Games, World Cup and Olympic Qualifiers
Head Coach of Stanford University Field Hockey Team

Greg Derr

Bay State Summer Games Shooting Competitor
1996 U.S. Olympic Shooting Team Member
6 time member of the US Shooting Team which competed in the World Championships

Kelly Dostal

Bay State Summer Games Scholastic Field Hockey Athlete
Three-time All-American and National Champion at Wake Forest (2002–04)
2016 Inductee to Wake Forest University Athletic Hall of Fame

Howard Eisley

Bay State Summer Games Men's Open Basketball Athlete
Member of the Boston College Men’s Basketball Team
1994 to 2006 NBA Player

Bill Guerin

Bay State Summer Games Boys' Scholastic Ice Hockey Athlete & Gold Medalist
1998, 2002 and 2006 U.S. Ice Hockey Olympic Team Member
18 year NHL Veteran
Four time NHL All Star, MVP in 2001, 2 time Stanley Cup Champion

Greg Herenda

Bay State Games Basketball Coach
Men's Basketball Coach at Providence College

Bill Herion

Bay State Games Basketball Coach
Men's Basketball Coach at Farleigh Dickinson University

James Chico Hernandez

Bay State Summer Games Wrestling Competitor
Five-time U.S. Sambo National Team Member (2000–2005)
World Cup Sambo Vice-Champion (2000)

Rich Hill

Bay State Games Baseball Athlete
18 year MLB Veteran

Joe Lemar

Bay State Games Track & Field Athlete
Bay State Games Board Member
1992 Barcelona Paralympics Gold Medalist
2000 Sydney Paralympics Bronze Medalist

R eggie Lewis

1985 and 1986 Bay State Summer Games Men's Open Basketball Athlete
Boston Celtics NBA Player (1987-1993)

Samantha Livingstone

Bay State Games Swimming Gold Medalist
2000 Sydney Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist
Seven-time NCAA All American Women's Swimming
Co-Captain University of Georgia 2005 NCAA Women's Swimming National Championship Team

R ebecca Lobo

Bay State Summer Games Girl's Scholastic Basketball Athlete
1995 NCAA Women’s Basketball National Champion
1996 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team Gold Medalist
WNBA Player (1997-2003)

Melissa Malloy

Bay State Summer Games Shooting Competitor
2000 U.S. Olympic Shooting Team Member

Kevin McGlinchy

Bay State Summer Games Baseball Athlete
1999 to 2000 Atlanta Braves MLB Player

Jimmy Pedro

Bay State Summer Games Wrestling Competitor
Four-time U.S. Olympic Judo Team Member (1992, 96, 2000, 04)
Two-time Olympic Silver Medalist (1996, 2004)

Carlos Pena

Bay State Games Baseball Athlete
13 year MLB Veteran
2009 MLB All-Star
2009 AL Home Run Leader

Elena Pirozhova

Bay State Games Wrestling Athlete
2012 & 2016 member of U.S. Olympic Women's Wrestling Team
World Women's Wrestling Championships. Gold-2012, Silver-2010 & 2014, Bronze 2013
Pan American Championship Gold Medalist 2008, 2009, 2010

Stephen Scherer

Bay State Summer Games Shooting Competitor
2008 U.S. Olympic Shooting Team Member

Tom Thibodeau

Bay State Games Basketball Coach
Former Assistant Coach - Boston Celtics
Former Head Coach - Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves
Current Head Coach - New York Knicks

Orlando Vandross

Bay State Games Basketball Athlete and Men's Open Basketball Coach
Previously served as Assistant Coach at Boston University and Charlotte University
Currently serves as Assistant Coach at University of Virginia.
Member of coaching staff that won the 2019 I Men's Basketball National Championship

Kara Wolters

Bay State Summer Games Girls' Scholastic Basketball Athlete
2000 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team Member
WNBA Player (1999-2003)

Nicole Woods

Bay State Games Field Hockey Athlete
Four-year Field Hockey player at University of Louisville
Three-time All-ACC Selection
Member of the U.S. Field Hockey National Team

Keith Yandle

Bay State Games Ice Hockey Athlete
17 year NHL veteran
3-time NHL All-Star
Became NHL's Ironman on January 25, 2022 after playing in 965 consecutive NHL games, the most in NHL history. The streak ended at 989 games.

For the full list of alumni, click here.

Which recent or future BSG athlete will join this impressive list?

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Week 30 - BSG 30th Anniversary (2011)

Week 29 - 1998 Winter Games

Week 28 - 2009 Top Shots

Week 27 - BSG Internship

Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - BSG 30th Anniversary (2011)

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:03:38 GMT

Week 30 means it's time to revisit the 30th Bay State Summer Games! In 2011, the Games were held July 5-24 across 18 venues. Some notable ones were Bentley University (baseball), Harvard University (swimming, diving), Regis College (softball, baton twirling), UMass Boston (badminton, wrestling, judo, weightlifting), and Wentworth Institute of Technology (girls basketball, lacrosse).

Image descriptions: Top shots from the 2011 Summer Games

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Week 29 - 1998 Winter Games

Week 28 - 2009 Top Shots

Week 27 - BSG Internship

Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

Two BSG Athletes Named NCSG Athlete of the Year

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:00:40 GMT

Grand Rapids, Mich.,– Officials with the National Congress of State Games (NCSG) announced the 2022 Athletes of the Year. A youth female, youth male, adult female and adult male athlete are chosen as Athlete of the Year. Athletes are nominated after winning Athlete of the Year at their local State Games. In 2022, 29 State Games organizations awarded Athletes of the Year and submitted their nominations for the national award.

The 2022 Athletes of the Year are:

Adult Female: Winifred “Winkie” LaForce – Pickleball – Chapel Hill, NC

Adult Male: Buck Wood – Pickleball – Minden, NE

Youth Female: Erika Blanchard – FootGolf – Norton, MA

Youth Male: Delmace Mayo – Para Track & Field – Jamaica Plain, MA

Delmace and Erika become the sixth and seventh Bay State Games Athlete to be selected as the recipient of this national award. Since 2017, six athletes from Massachusetts have been named National Athlete of the Year.

The 2022 recipients will be recognized at the NCSG Annual Symposium and TEAMS Conference and Expo on Wednesday, October 26th, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Erika Blanchard , 17, seems to be involved in every sport possible. A rising senior at Southeastern Regional Vocational High School, Erika has competed in soccer, track and field, surfing, futsal, and FootGolf over the last 12 years. She has participated in every Bay State Games FootGolf competition since the sport was added in 2019, winning a silver medal her first year and back-to-back golds in 2021 and 2022. When not playing sports, Erika is eager to help others, especially those with epilepsy, including coordinating a yearly training session for her soccer team with the Epilepsy Foundation and helping spearhead an Epilepsy Awareness Day at her school, which focuses on increasing awareness among students and staff. In addition to what is listed previously, Erika volunteers at the Epilepsy Foundation of New England, Brockton Charity Guild Food Drive, is on the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Student Athletic Advisory Board, and is a Bay State Games High School Ambassador. Erika was named MIAA Rookie of the Year in 2019 and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives Scholar Recognition Recipient. In her upcoming senior soccer season, she will serve as team captain. According to her high school soccer coach, “Erika is undoubtedly a courageous and brave young woman; with a drive to succeed both on and off the field. She is passionate about the development of skills and feels that participation in sports is very important for young adults.” Outside of school and sports, Erika is a driven student-athlete, working full time every other week as a medical assistant student at her co-op at Pediatric Associates of Brockton and part-time as a barista. There is no doubt Erika’s drive to succeed while also assisting and empowering others makes her a true role model and exemplifies the State Games spirit.

Delmace Mayo , 16, is a thriving and successful para athlete. Delmace has competed in Bay State Games in the Para Track & Field meet for two years and is undefeated. In 2022, he won three gold medals, breaking the meet record in each of his events. Shortly after the 2022 Bay State Games meet, Delmace went to the Move United Sport Junior National Championships in Denver, CO and came home with a seven gold medals (1500M, 800M, 400M, 100M, discus, javelin, and shot put) and one silver medal (Universal Relay). Sports ’N Spokes Magazine named Delmace Junior Athlete of the Year following his performance at the meet. Delmace was born in Haiti, was adopted at the age of four, and moved to Boston. A student at Boston Green Academy in Brighton, he competes on the Brighton High School track & field team. As a freshman, he was named Boston Public Schools Male Track Athlete of the Year. Delmace earned Adaptive Sports USA High School All-American honors in 2021 for the 100M. Outside of track & field, Delmace also competed in wheelchair basketball, sled hockey, and wheelchair motocross. He competed in Wheelchair Motocross World Championships three times, earning a silver medal and two gold. In addition, he has raised thousands of dollars for the Challenged Athletes Foundation, an organization aimed at providing support, opportunities, and hope to individuals with physical challenges so they can pursue. Delmace has a go-getter attitude and a heart to match it, making him an athlete that will be competing for medals for years to come.

The NCSG has awarded Athletes of the Year since 1994.

For a complete list of previous winners please visit www.stategames.org/aoy

For more on the Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program, visit www.baystategames.org/aoy

About the National Congress of State Games:

The National Congress of State Games (NCSG) is a membership organization comprised of over 30 Summer State Games and 10 Winter State Games organizations and a member of the United States Olympic Committee's Multi Sport Organizational Council. The mission of the NCSG is to support State Games member organizations in the promotion of health, fitness and character building through Olympic-Style competitions and physical activities.

BSG 40 - 1998 Winter Games

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:39:24 GMT

We just learned we'll be able to return to the Berkshires for the first time in 3 years to host the Winter Games. To celebrate, let's take a look back to the 1998 Winter Games this week. The Winter Games were held from January 30 - February 8, 1998 in communities all around the Berkshires.

Snowboarding was at Brodie Mountain, which closed in 2002; ice hockey was at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams; cross country skiing was at Cranwell Resort & Golf Club in Lenox (now called Wyndhurst Golf & Club); alpine skiing was held at Jiminy Peak in Hancock; and figure skating was held at Williams College in Williamstown.

We dug up some photos from the handful of sports we held back then - snowboarding, alpine skiing, youth ice hockey, and cross country skiing. Of course, we also had figure skating, the Winter Games' ongoing largest sport. We lit the torch, had an athlete party (where athletes could grab an autograph from an Olympian) and had amazing (and cold) days of competition.

Check out some of our favorite shots from the 1998 Winter Games.

Image descriptions: Top shots from the 1998 Winter Games

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Week 28 - 2009 Top Shots

Week 27 - BSG Internship

Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - 2009 Top Shots

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:15:00 GMT

The 2009 Summer Games featured 26 sports: archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, juniors basketball, baton twirling, diving, fencing, field hockey, 6v6 field hockey, gymnastics, ice hockey, judo, lacrosse, pistol shooting, rifle shooting, soccer 7v7 soccer, softball, swimming, synchronized swimming, table tennis, tennis, track & field, trap shooting, volleyball, and wrestling.

More than 7,000 athletes participated with the bulk of competitions taking place over 14 days between July 6 and July 19 at 18 different venues.

A highlight of the 2009 Games was the Athlete Sports Festival held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at UMass Boston presented by Kiss 108.

Image descriptions: Top shots from the 2009 Summer Games

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Week 27 - BSG Internship

Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - Internships

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:39:54 GMT

"Bay State Games interns don't play games; they run them" - Alanis Tirabassi, BSG Director of Operations

The Bay State Games Internship Program offers candidates the opportunity to gain valuable experience in all phases of sport management. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about event management, financial management, operations, sponsorship fulfillment, and media relations. Unlike many other internships, the Bay State Games Internship Program allows candidates to take ownership of specific projects and manage events.

The BSG Internship Program has a rich history of interns going on to successful careers in sports.

Distinguished alumni are working for professional organizations like the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, Miami Dolphins, and Philadelphia Eagles. Others have gone on to work in intercollegiate athletics at schools like Tufts University, University of Missouri, Northeastern University, Princeton University, and Stonehill College. Two former interns are also part of the current BSG full-time staff!

The application for the 2023 BSG Internship Program will open November 1. Mark your calendars for the chance to join the extensive list of impressive alumni.

Image descriptions: highlights from the 2022 BSG Internship Program

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Week 26 - BSG T-shirts

Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - BSG T-shirts

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:54:56 GMT

The Bay State Games t-shirt is a staple to BSG athletes!

Going through old photos of opening ceremonies, the sea of athletes are wearing their t-shirts, which not only acted as their ticket for admission, but served as a reminder of the hard work that went into becoming a BSG finalist.

The uniqueness of each year's t-shirt makes it a special part of the BSG experience. All current and former athletes can relate in the stack of t-shirts and other apparel that is collected throughout their athletic careers.

Even now, we still see athletes wearing their BSG t-shirts proudly at events.

Believe it or not, there are loads of BSG t-shirts on vintage reseller sites (yes we see those).

Which t-shirt design is your favorite?

Image descriptions: (left) athletes wearing their BSG t-shirts at the 1998 Opening Ceremonies

(right) a t-shirt quilt with more than 30 BSG t-shirts from over the years (courtesy of former BSG Medical Director, Jeff Stone)

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Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

W eek 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:59:34 GMT

25 years! The year was 2006 and Bay State Games was celebrating it's silver anniversary.

Opening Ceremonies to mark the games took place at Agganis Arena at Boston University on Thursday, July 13, 2006. The keynote speaker was notable BU hockey player, Travis Roy

With tryouts taking place throughout the month of June, the finals were July 10-23 at venues all across Massachusetts: Wakefield, Devens, Marlborough, Cambridge, Foxborough, Reading, Roxbury, Sharon, Boston, Franklin, and Lowell.

All these venues were needed for the 24 sports taking place that summer: archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, baton twirling, diving, fencing, field hockey, 6v6 field hockey, gymnastics, ice hockey, judo, juniors basketball, lacrosse, shooting, soccer, 7v7 soccer, softball, swimming, synchronized swimming, table tennis, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling.

Image descriptions: (left) the BSG 25th anniversary logo. (right) top shots from the 2006 Summer Games

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Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

Week 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

Bay State Games Inducts Three Into Hall of Fame

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:45:38 GMT

Longtime sport commissioners join past MLB, NBA, NHL and Olympians with Bay State Games ties.

WOBURN – Sport commissioners, Donna Rozon (figure skating), Louis Matnog (pistol shooting), and Bill Good (rugby) have been selected for induction into the 2022 Bay State Games’ Hall of Fame. The inductees received their award at a pre-game ceremony at Fenway Park on July 7 prior to the Red Sox game against the New York Yankees.

DONNA ROZON - FIGURE SKATING

Donna is from Natick Massachusetts and has served as a commissioner for the Bay State Games Figure Skating competition for 20 years. Donna is a member of the International Skating Institute and has received recognition awards from the organization in 2009 and 2019. Donna has coached for over 40 years and has led teams to gold medals at the State Games of America and ISI World Championships.

LOUIS MATNOG - PISTOL SHOOTING

Louis has served as Commissioner of the Bay State Games Sport Pistol competition for two decades. He currently serves as head coach of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sport Pistol Team and the Massachusetts Rifle Association Junior Pistol Team. Louis is a coach at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and has helped develop many members of the USA Shooting National Team which competes in international and Olympic competitions.

BILL GOOD - RUGBY

Bill brought the sport of Rugby to Bay State Games over 10 years ago and has served as sport commissioner ever since. He founded the Massachusetts Youth Rugby Organization (MYRO) and served as president for 10 years. Bill led the effort to have the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association recognize rugby as a varsity sport. He is also a delegate to USA Ruby for high school and youth sport development.

For more on the Bay State Games Hall of Fame and past inductees, click here .

BSG 40 - Future Leaders Scholarship

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:44:38 GMT

The Future Leaders Scholarship aims to identify young men and women who will be tomorrow’s leaders. Each year, six student-athletes are selected based on the overall success in academics, athletics, community service, and leadership.

Past recipients of the Future Leaders Scholarship have gone on to institutions located in New England as well as across the nation including Harvard University, Brown University, UMass Amherst, Vanderbilt University, and UConn. For a list of Future Leaders Scholarship recipients, click here .

The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation awards these scholarships because it believes the future leaders of tomorrow are developed during their high school years with a solid foundation built on academics, athletics, community service, and extracurricular activities. Achieving success in academics, athletics, and community service teaches responsibility to self and to others, fosters a sense of self-worth, and develops an appreciation for the importance of setting goals and working to achieve them. If learned well, these lessons help make effective leaders in business, education, and the community. These values help to craft the leaders of tomorrow, and the Bay State Games hopes to help these leaders with the Futures Leaders Scholarship program.

Image descriptions: (left) 2019 Scholarship winner, Ella Stanwood, presented with her scholarship award at the 2020 BSG Figure Skating competition.

(right) Kevin Cummings with the 2002 Verizon Future Leaders Scholarship recipients at the Fleet Center in Boston prior to a Boston Bruins game.

The Future Leaders Scholarship has been awarded to BSG athletes since 1989. At one point in time, the Future Leaders Scholarship was sponsored by organizations like Verizon and SBLI. Over the past 30+ years nearly $400,000 has been distributed to students who wish to continue their education.

To see more on the BSG Future Leaders Scholarship program, click here .

Bay State Games will be accepting applications for the 2022 Future Leaders Scholarship until October 13, 2022. More information can be found here .

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Week 23 - Athlete of the Year

Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

Week 13 - Title IX

Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

Bay State Games Announces 2022 Athletes of the Year

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:32:54 GMT

Bay State Games is excited to announce they have selected its Athletes of the Year. This award is based on participation in the Games and other athletic achievements. The 2022 selections for Athlete of the Year are:

Female Youth Athlete – Erika Blanchard

Male Youth Athlete – Delmace Mayo

Male Adult Athlete - Michael Lipp

Erika Blanchard is a native Norton, MA and a rising senior at Southeastern Regional Vocational High School. Erika has competed in soccer, track and field, surfing, futsal, and footgolf over the last 12 years. Erika has participated in every BSG footgolf competition since the sport was added in 2019, winning a silver medal her first year and back-to-back golds in 2021 and 2022.

Outside of Bay State Games, Erika volunteers at the Epilepsy Foundation of New England, Brockton Charity Guild Food Drive, and is on the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Student Athletic Advisory Board, and a Bay State Games High School Ambassador. Erika was named MIAA Rookie of the Year in 2019 and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives Scholar Recognition Recipient. In her upcoming senior soccer season, she will serve as team captain.

According to her high school soccer coach, “Erika is undoubtedly a courageous and brave young woman; with a drive to succeed both on and off the field. She is passionate about the development of skills and feels that the participation in sports is very important for young adults.”

Delmace Mayo is a thriving 16-year-old from Jamaica Plain, MA. Delmace has competed in Bay State Games in the Para Track & Field meet for two years and is undefeated. In 2022, he won three gold medals breaking the meet record in each of his events. Shortly after the 2022 Bay State Games meet Delmace went to the Move United Sport Junior National Championships in Denver, CO and came home with a 7 gold medals (1500M, 800M, 400M, 100M, discus, javelin, and shot put) and one silver medal (Universal Relay). Sports ’N Spokes Magazine named Delmace the Junior Athlete of the Year following his performance at the meet. Delmace continued his busy summer when he competed in the Falmouth Road Race alongside some of the best para athletes in the world. He was also presented with the George McLaughlin Junior Athlete Achievement Award by the Tolland Fund in August.

Delmace was born in Haiti. He was adopted at the age of 4 and moved to Boston. A student at Boston Green Academy in Brighton, he competes on the Brighton High School track & field team. He was named Boston Public Schools Male Track Athlete of the Year as a freshman and earned Adaptive Sports USA High School All-American honors in 2021 for the 100M. Outside of track & field, Delmace also competes in wheelchair basketball, sled hockey, and wheelchair motocross. He competed in Wheelchair Motocross World Championships three times, earning a silver medal and two gold. In addition, Delmace has raised thousands of dollars for the Challenged Athletes Foundation, an organization aimed at providing support, opportunities, and hope to individuals with physical challenge so they can pursue.

Delmace is currently training for the Hartford Half Marathon in October and the Boston Half Marathon in November on top of his preparations for the start of winter track season at his high school and his wheelchair basketball and sled hockey seasons in September.

Michael Lipp , 68, is a resident of Dartmouth, MA who has been competing in pickleball for 6 years. He has competed in the last two Bay State Games Pickleball tournaments, earning a bronze medal in the 2022 Men’s Doubles 3.0 bracket. Michael competed in the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Florida in April 2022, winning a silver medal in singles parapickleball division and a bronze medal in doubles. Michael’s level of play has earned him a sponsorship from Selkirk, a pickleball equipment brand. Michael is a retired elementary education teacher and life coach. According to his playing partner, Shaun Stanton, “Mike is an outstanding person with an ambassador's demeanor. Mike has polio and plays Pickleball from his wheelchair. He is an outstanding example of athletic perseverance and sportsmanship.”

Individuals chosen as Bay State Games Athlete of the Year were also submitted for recognition as the National State Games Athlete of the Year. The winners will be announced in late September. The other National Athlete of the Year recipients will be recognized at the National Congress of State Games annual symposium on October 26 at the SportsTravel Awards Luncheon in Oklahoma City.

For more information on the Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program and past winners, go to www.baystategames.org/AOY .

BSG 40 - Athlete of the Year

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:17:15 GMT

Each summer, Bay State Games honors athletes based on participation in the Bay State Summer or Winter Games and other athletic achievements. The Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program was established to recognize individuals who excel above and beyond their athletic participation in the Bay State Games. Individuals are chosen based on overall achievements, involvement in the Bay State Games, involvement in their community, effort, sportsmanship, overcoming adversity and attitude on and off the field. Nominations can be submitted by coaches, commissioners, parents, volunteers, and even other players.

This year, we are talking Athlete of the Year! In just the five years Bay State Games has honored an Athlete of the Year, we have seen some incredible athletes with incredible stories who have excelled in and out of sport.

Bay State Games Athletes of the Year are also nominated for the National Congress of State Games Athlete of the Year in their respective categories. Since BSG started awarding Athletes of the Year in 2017, Bay State Games athletes have won the national honor four times:

2017: Dorian McMenemy (swimming)
2020: Teagan Dymek (volleyball)
2020: Reese Stevenson (swimming)
2021: Brady O'Donnell (soccer)

Who will be next? Our 2022 BSG Athletes of the Year will be announced next week, so stay tuned!

Image descriptions: Jordan Talty (1), Brady O'Donnell (2), and Dorian McMenemy (3,4) receiving their 2021 BSG Athlete of the Year awards.

To see more on the BSG Athlete of the Year program, click here.

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Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots

Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

Week 13 - Title IX

Week 12 : BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - 1988 Top Shots

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:17:39 GMT

We're going back 10 more years from last week to 1988 - the 6th Bay State Summer Games! Sports offered included basketball, volleyball, field hockey, track & field, soccer, wrestling, weightlifting and racquetball, among others. Take a look at some of our favorite photos from then!

Image descriptions: Top shots from 1988 Summer Games

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Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots

Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

Week 13 - Title IX

Week 12 : BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - 1998 Top Shots

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:03:09 GMT

The 1998 Summer Games took place July 16-26 in and around Boston. The 1998 Summer Games featured 23 sports, including Girls Ice Hockey for the first time. Of some 10,000 athletes who tried out, approximately 5,000 athletes were selected to compete in the finals across all sports.

The Opening Ceremonies took place at the Fleet Center (now TD Garden) on July 16. Bob Lobel of WBZ and Ralphie Marino of JAM'N 94.5 served as emcees and guest speakers included Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe, AJ Mleczko of the 1998 US Women's Olympic Ice Hockey team that won the gold medal, and Ben Smith, Head Coach of the 1998 Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team.

Pictured below (top row, third from the left) is also the ceremony celebrating the 1998 Future Leaders Scholarship winners at Fenway Park.

Image descriptions: Top shots from 1998 Summer Games

The 1998 Summer Games served as a qualifier for the first ever State Games of America that was held in St. Louis.

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Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)

Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

Week 13 - Title IX

Week 12 : BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - 20th Anniversary: 2001 Summer Games

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:06:45 GMT

We're kicking it back to the 2001 Summer Games!

In 2001, Bay State Games celebrated it's 20th anniversary. The 2001 Summer Games featured 24 sports. The Opening Ceremonies were at Boston City Hall Plaza on Thursday, July 12, 2001 with Tom Caron of NESN serving as the Master of Ceremonies. Events were held at venues all around Boston, including Harvard, the Reggie Lewis Center, UMass Boston, Wentworth, MIT, and Northeastern, in addition to New England Sports Center and Devens. The Games spanned from July 12-22.

Image descriptions: Pictures from newspaper clippings from 2001

2001 was also the first year of the BSG Hall of Fame. The first class of inductees were Charlie Butterfield (track & field commissioner), Rob Garon (swimming commissioner) and Melissa Mulloy-Mecozzi (shooting, 2000 Olympian).

It's been 21 years and with the 40th Summer Games now complete, we look forward to 20 more years.

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Week 19 - 40th Top Shots

Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

Week 13 - Title IX

Week 12 : BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - 40th Top Shots

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:41:28 GMT

Saturday (mostly) wrapped up the 40th Summer Games. This summer was one of the most memorable with special banners, a flashy medal ribbon design, the return on some sports, and thousands of smiling athletes. A few more sports remain for the fall - a rescheduled gymnastics competition, the debut of competitive fitness and bottle bash, and two rifle shooting competitions.

Now, it's time to go through the tens of thousands of pictures from all of the events and pick out some of our favorites.

Image descriptions: BSG's top shots from 2022

We will be posting our top shots throughout the month of August and want you to share yours too! Use #BSGTopShots or email us your top shots to be featured.

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Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games

Week 17 - Entry Books

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

Week 13 - Title IX

Week 12 : BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

2022 Girls Basketball Showcase Recap

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:09:19 GMT

The Girls Basketball Showcase took place Friday, July 15 - Sunday, July 17 at Emmanuel College in Boston.

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Friday, July 15
Game 1

Southeast: 87

Metro: 63

The opening game at the Jean Yawkey Center at Emmanuel College included the Southeast team taking on the Metro team. In the first half, Southeast and Metro were going shot for shot until Sophie Bradbury (East Bridgewater, East Bridgewater HS) and Mckalah Gaine (Hanover, Hanover HS) took over in the second quarter putting Southeast up by 10. Even with Nell Sparks (Windsor School, Arlington) scoring 23 points, Metro couldn’t keep up with Southeast taking their first loss in the tournament with a score of 87-63.

Game 2

Coastal: 44

Central: 38

In the second game of the day, Central and Coastal fought through a low scoring match with Coastal taking their first win of the tournament with a score of 44-38. Coastal was led by Haley McCarthy (Monument Beach, Tabor Academy) with 12 points. Central kept kicking until the end with Rachel Carpenter (Westborough, Westborough HS), Elizabeth Johnson (Marlborough, Marlborough HS), and Camryn Kinne (Sutton, Sutton HS) sharing the leading scorer title with 11 points each.

Game 3

West: 62

Metro: 55

In the third game, with many fouls in the second half, both teams found themselves living at the line for most of the game. Metro would go 15/26 at the charity strike, but it wouldn’t be enough to get them over the West team. Metro’s leading scorer with 18 points was Nevaeh Sanchez Watertown, (Lexington Christian Academy). The West team led by Tessa Kawal (Amherst, Amherst Regional HS) with 17 points was able to help the West secure their first win of the tournament.

Game 4

Southeast: 77

Coastal: 37

With both teams entering the game 1-0, the stakes are high to see who will take their first loss in the tournament. Coastal found themselves unable to stop the Southeast team converting and-ones all game along with Sophie Bradbury (East Bridgewater, East Bridgewater HS) leading Southeast to their 40 point win over Coastal with 28 points. Bradbury's teammate Natalia Hall-Rosa (Randolph, Bridgewater-Raynham Reg. HS) helped Southeast secure the win with 19 points of her own. Coastal was led by Haley McCarthy (Monument Beach, Tabor Academy) with 17 points, but it wasn't enough to defeat the Southeast team. Coastal ends the day with a 1-1 record.

Saturday, July 16
Game 5

Central: 64

West: 90

West came into this game fired up as they scored 90 points with Tessa Kawal (Amherst, Amherst Regional HS) with 25 points and Sara Hastie (Amherst, Amherst Regional HS) adding 17 points. Central fought long and hard to stay in this game as they were only down 3 going into the second half. But Central’s Carlie Marrella (Ashland, Ashland HS) with 16 points and Kiki Fossbender (Hopkinton, Hopkinton HS) with 14 points was not enough to keep up with West. Central falls to 0-3 and West moves to 2-0.

Game 6

Metro: 69

Coastal: 49

Metro shared the rock in this matchup having four girls scoring in the double digits. N ell Sparks (Arlington, Winsor School) and Linda Sheng (Belmont, Belmont HS) both had 14 points in their win over the now 1-2 Coastal team. Coastal in the hard fought game was led by Mia Gentile (Somerset, Somerset Berkley Reg. HS) with 15 points.

Game 7

Southeast: 67

West: 59

The two undefeated teams in the tournament look to face off and battle to keep the undefeated streak going. Southeast did not seem to slow down in this matchup. West could not keep up with Sophie Bradbury (East Bridgewater, East Bridgewater HS) scoring 20 points and Natalia Hall-Rosa (Randolph, Bridgewater-Raynham Reg. HS) scoring 19 points. The West shared the rock well, but couldn’t keep matching shot for shot. Niyama Adadevoh (Amherst, Amherst Regional HS) had 10 points and Tessa Kawal (Amherst, Amherst Regional HS) had 12 points. Southeast would stay undefeated going 3-0 heading into the last day and West takes their first loss of the tournament to make them 2-1 at the end of day 2.

Game 8

Metro: 74

Central: 58

Metro looked to keep on winning and extend their record to 2-2 while Central looks for their first win of the tournament. Metro found themselves sharing the rock so well that every player on their team had scored. Metro was led by Navaeh Sanchez (Watertown, Lexington Christian Academy) with 14 points who couldn’t miss from beyond the arc. Right behind her with 13 points were Cortney Howell (Dorchester, Belmont HS) and Sophia McClendon (Belmont, Chenery Middle School) . Central looked promising in the first quarter, but couldn’t get Metro out of their rhythm as they fell 0-4 in the tournament. Central was led by Kiki Fossbender (Hopkinton, Hopkinton HS) with 14 points and Elizabeth Johnson (Marlborough, Marlborough HS) with 11 points.

Sunday, July 17
Game 9

Southeast: 64

Central: 58

Southeast looked to stay undefeated and move through this tournament with a flawless record. Central was looking to redeem themselves with a win over the powerhouse Southeast team. Central started off strong and went into the break up by 2 and shutting down the Southeast scorers early, but it was not enough as Southeast’s Natalia Hall-Rosa (Randolph, Bridgewater-Raynham Reg. HS) had 17 points. Mairead Gallagher (Bridgewater, Cardinal Spellman HS) added 11 points, 8 of which came in the second half. Central was connecting from deep all game, but even with Kiki Fossbender’s (Hopkinton, Hopkinton HS) 15 points and Camryn Kinne’s (Sutton, Sutton HS) 11 points from the paint, Central falls to 0-4 and is eliminated from the medal games. Southeast secured their spot in the gold medal game.

Game 10

West: 77

Coastal: 62

The outcome of this game would determine who goes for gold and who goes to bronze. West came out firing, scoring 21 in the first quarter alone, but Coastal came back and fought hard in the second quarter to only being down by 7 going into the break. West came out of the break firing on all cylinders and took Coastal by storm. Led by Delaney MacPhetres (Amherst, Amherst Regional HS) with 25 points and going 5 for 7 at the line, West kept the scoring going. West got help from Niyama Adadevoh (Amherst, Amherst Regional HS) with 12 points. Coastal shot almost flawlessly from beyond the arc, even with makes from the men’s college line. Coastal was led by Haley McCarthy (Monument Beach, Tabor Academy) with 27 points and Jenna Micciantuono (Bridgewater, Bridgewater-Raynham Reg. HS) with 12 points. With the win, West advanced to the gold medal game. Coastal goes on to play Metro for the bronze.

Bronze Medal Game

Metro: 73

Coastal: 49

The bronze medal match up was between the 2-2 Metro team and the 1-3 Coastal team. Metro moved the ball super well and used their advantage to the tired Coastal team to roll over them in the first half going up 38-29 and holding them to only 5 points in the 3rd. Metro kicked it into gear in the second half with easy layups and mid-range jumpers through the second half. Metro was led by Nell Sparks (Arlington, Winsor School) and Cortney Howell (Dorchester, Belmont HS) with 17 points each. Coastal had three players in double digits with Jenna Miccintuono (Bridgewater, Bridgewater-Raynham Reg. HS) with 13 points, Emerson Gonet (Fairhaven, Old Rochester Reg. HS) with 11 points, and Haley McCarthy (Monument Beach, Tabor Academy) with 10 points. Metro won 73-49 to take the bronze medal. Metro was also awarded the Sportsmanship Award presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods for displaying excellent sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Gold Medal Game

West: 66

Southeast: 64

A rematch from the second day of the tournament, this was the game to watch. With Southeast undefeated and the West looking for redemption from their only loss in the tournament, there was a lot of tension. The West team looked promising out the gate, but had 20 team fouls in the first half alone. Southeast was unable to use this to their advantage as they went 24/41 from the line. Even with all their fouls, The West went into the break up 36-28 and seemed like they weren’t going to let the lead slip away. Southeast came back in the second half, holding the West team to only 12 points in the 3rd while scoring 21 points. Southeast went into the final quarter with the momentum up by 1 with a score of 49-48. The final quarter was electric as spectators of both teams were cheering on both teams to a victory. Southeast tried to slow the tempo down on the West team, but even with the pace on their side the West team didn’t let the nerves get to them as they took high value shots. With one minute left in the game, Southeast was unable to connect to tie the game up and West took the gold with a score of 66-64. The Southeast team was led by Lauren Dunn (Hanson, Whitman-Hanson Reg. HS) with 15 points, Natalia Hall-Rosa (Randolph, Bridgewater-Raynham Reg. HS) with 12 points, and Eliana Jackson (East Bridgewater, Archbishop Williams HS) with 10 points as they take the silver medal. West was led by A mber Bergeron (Greenfield, Greenfield HS) with 10 points, and right behind her with 8 points a piece were Drew Alley (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) , Tessa Kawal (Amherst, Amherst Regional HS) , and Delaney MacPhetres (Amherst, Amherst Regional HS).

2022 Field Hockey Showcase Recap

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:17:54 GMT

The Field Hockey Showcase took place Friday, July 8 - Sunday, July 10 at Veterans Field Complex in Waltham.

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY (coming soon)

Friday, July 8
Game 1

Southeast – 1

Coastal – 17

In the first game of our tournament Coastal came out on fire scoring 17 goals to give them the first win of the tournament. Southeast did not let up, and fought hard until the very end even without having a sub.

Game 2

West – 1

Metro/Northeast – 0

West and Metro/Northeast both were looking for their first win of the tournament. It was back to back the majority of the game with both teams having multiple shots on net. Then West’s Ava Gile (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS) scored to put West up 1-0 and get the win.

Game 3

Coastal – 4

Central – 1

Coastal picked up right where they left off from their first game and scored 4 goals. Kathryn Gauvin (Fall River, BMC Durfee HS) tallied two goals, and Kacey Curran (Fall River, BMC Durfee) and Jordan Higgins (Mansfield, Bishop Feehan HS) each added one. Central's Bethie Boone (Holden, Lunenberg HS) scored one in hopes of a comeback, but Coastal took the 4-1 win.

Game 4

West – 9

Southeast – 1

Southeast put up another fight until the end against West. As West came out strong and scored 9 goals to get their second win of the day.

Game 5

Metro/Northeast – 4

Central – 4

The last game of the day was an absolute nail biter. Metro/Northeast’s Grace Seabury (Wakefield, Wakefield Memorial HS) played a strong game scoring a hattrick to keep the game close. Central’s Ruby Reid (Fitchburg, Fitchburg HS) tallied two. The game was back and forth the entire time keeping the stands on the edge of their seats. Both teams played their hearts out and ended the game with a 4-4 tie.

Saturday, July 9
Game 6

Coastal – 4

Metro/Northeast – 0

Coastal kept their momentum from day 1 going. They tallied 4 goals, one each from Kacey Curran (Fall River, BMC Durfee HS), Lilly Cook (Marion, Old Rochester Regional HS), Katie Jackivicz (Mattapoisett, Tabor Academy), and Avery Avila (Westport, Westport HS) to keep their undefeated record.

Game 7

Southeast – 0

Central – 12

Central took the energy from their last game the day before to score 12 goals and secure their first win against Southeast.

Game 8

Coastal – 3

West – 1

Both teams came into this game undefeated, hoping to keep their perfect record. Coastal’s Katie Jackivicz (Mattapoisett, Tabor Academy) scored two goals to help Coastal secure the first place standing, and place in the gold medal game. Coastal won 3-1.

Game 9

Metro/Northeast – 9

Southeast – 1

Metro/Northeast came out on fire hoping to secure their first win. They were able to accomplish that goal beating Southeast 9-1. Metro/Northeast advanced to the bronze medal game with the win.

Game 10

West – 2

Central – 1

The last game of the day could distinguish who will be playing Coastal for the gold medal game. It was a close game throughout, but West’s Rose Caltabiano (Wilbraham, Minnechaug Regional HS) scored two goals to secure the win and chance at a gold medal for West.

Sunday, July 10
Bronze Medal Game

#3 Central – 1

#4 Metro/Northeast – 0

Central won the bronze medal game due to a forfeit.

Gold Medal Game

#1 Coastal – 1

#2 West – 0

The tournament ended with the most thrilling game. It was back and forth, and intense throughout the whole entire game. Coastal got a corner with 5 minutes remaining in the game. Coastal’s Jordan Higgins (Mansfield, Bishop Feehan HS) got the goal. West fought hard for an equalizer but were unsuccessful, and the undefeated Coastal team won the gold.

BSG 40 - Rugby Joins the Games

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:09:27 GMT

One of Bay State Games' newest sports is rugby. Conversations to add the sport began in 2014 when Bill Good, president of Massachusetts Youth Rugby Organization (MYRO) reached out to Bay State Games to add the sport. At the time, rugby was a growing youth sport in Massachusetts, and MYRO was hoping to partner with Bay State Games to help grow the sport. These conversations ultimately sparked into the first BSG Rugby Sevens Tournament on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton. The event was set to wrap up the MYRO season each year as a sort of championship. Ever since, the BSG rugby has been held the same weekend each year on the last Saturday of July (with the exception on 2020).

The first tournament had 15 teams in 4 divisions. Some clubs from that very first tournament have returned year after year, including Irish Wolfhounds Mystic River, and South Shore Sharks, among others.

The tournament and the sport have grown significantly since. Due to the growth of the sport, there are more divisions, including divisions for girls. In 2022, Bay State Games will have 25 teams. In 2019, the biggest year of the tournament, BSG saw 33 unique youth rugby teams compete across all age divisions.

Image descriptions: action shots from BSG rugby throughout the years.

Bay State Games Rugby was instrumental in the proposal to add rugby as an MIAA recognized sport. In 2017, the MIAA hosted its first rugby championship for high school age teams. In 2018, the first MIAA postseason bracket was held for two boys divisions and one girls division. Now part of the MIAA spring season, high school varsity rugby teams from across the state now have an opportunity to represent their schools.

As the sport continues to grow, BSG Rugby will continue to be the sport that wraps up the annual Summer Games. The 2022 BSG Rugby tournament will take place Saturday, July 30 at Union Point Sports Complex in Weymouth.

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Week 14 - Time to Showcase

Week 13 - Title IX

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Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

2022 Boys Soccer Showcase Recap

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:30:44 GMT

The Boys Soccer Showcase took place July 8 - 10 at Veterans Complex in Waltham.

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY (coming soon)

Friday, July 8

Game 1

Northeast: 0

Metro: 2

In the first game of the boys soccer showcase, Metro defeated Northeast 2-0. Metro got off to an early lead thanks to a goal from Mario Ramirez (Revere, Revere HS) assisted by Oscar Martinez (Revere, Revere HS). It remained 1-0 until 1:25 left in the 2nd half when Joao Victor Cunha (Revere, Revere HS) passed it to Angel Ortez (Everett, Everett HS) to put the finishing touches on the game.

Game 2

West: 1

Southeast/Coastal: 0

In a close game all the way through, West finally broke the tie with 5:25 left in the second half thanks to a goal by Cole Bamford (Ludlow, Ludlow HS).

Game 3

Northeast: 2

West: 2

Northeast went up 2-0 in the first half thanks to two goals from Ryan Lovasco (Beverly, Essex Agricultural & Technical HS), both assisted by Phillip Renzullo (Lynn, St. Mary's HS). West came storming back in the 2nd half with two goals from Cole Bamford (Ludlow, Ludlow HS). The game ended in a 2-2 tie.

Saturday, July 9

Game 4

West: 1

Metro: 1

In a battle of unbeatens, West got off to an early start with a goal from Cole Bamford (Ludlow, Ludlow HS). Metro didn’t back down and they tied up the game with 8 minutes left in the game with a goal from Olgidio Contreras (Waltham, Waltham HS). The game ended in 1-1 tie.

Game 5

Southeast/Coastal: 1

Northeast: 0

The game was deadlocked for 55 minutes until Diego Silva (South Dartmouth, Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical HS) broke the tie and put Southeast/Coastal up 1-0. Northeast was unable to tie it up and Southeast/Coastal hung on for the 1-0 victory.

Game 6

Metro: 1

Southeast/Coastal: 1

In the final round robin game of the tournament Metro and Southeast/Coastal had a battle with medal games on the line. Metro took the lead 1-0 with a goal from Rogerio Filho (Boston, East Boston HS). In the 2nd half, Southeast/Coastal tied it up with a goal from Cameron Freitas (Somerset, Somerset-Berkley Regional HS). The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Bronze Medal Game

Southeast/Coastal: 2

Northeast: 0

Southeast/Coastal came out on fire with a goal scored by Kaiden Soares (South Dartmouth, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical HS) 2 minutes into the game. Tyler Chang (Acushnet, Fairhaven HS) added to the Southeast/Coastal lead scoring a goal with 4 minutes left in the first half. Northeast fought hard to attempt a comeback but they were unsuccessful, and Southeast/Coastal took home the bronze medal.

Gold Medal Game

Metro: 2

West: 3 (PK)

The boys soccer tournament ended with the most thrilling gold medal match. This rematch was back and forth the entire game with multiple shots and opportunities on both sides. West’s Cole Bamford (Ludlow, Ludlow HS), was once again unstoppable. He had scored all of the goals for West in the round robin games and added another as he sped his way to an early goal for West. Metro was able to retaliate and score to tie up the game, and with 1 minute left into the half they added another goal to head into half with a 2-1 lead over West. Metro looked to hold on to their lead, but West’s Riley Intrator (Florence, Smith Academy) scored to tie up the match. Nearing the end of regulation it was clear this game would head into extra time. Both teams fought hard in extra time, but as both teams remained scoreless, the game headed to a penalty kick shootout. The crowd was silent as each player made their way to the penalty box. Both teams scored on their first penalty kick, but in the second, Metro was stopped while West made the goal. Both teams scored again for their third and fourth kicks. West was stopped in their final kick. If Metro scored on their final kick, penalty kicks would continue. West goalie made the stop to secure the win. West won the gold medal and Metro won silver.

2022 Girls Soccer Showcase Recap

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:00:36 GMT

The Girls Soccer Showcase took place July 7-10 at Veterans Field Complex in Waltham.

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY (coming soon)

Thursday, July 7

Game 1

Southeast - 2

Coastal - 0

Girls Soccer kicked off with our eventful weekend at Veterans Field in Waltham. The first game included Coastal and Southeast. With 5 minutes left in the first half, Southeast's Sarah Duran (Hull, Hull HS) put Southeast on the board to take a 1-0 lead. There were multiple shots on net with Coastal fighting to stay in the game, but Southeast's Elly Thomas (Hull, Hull HS) scored to secure the 2-0 Southeast win.

Game 2

West - 7

Metro/Northeast - 1

In the second game of the showcase the West team came out looking strong, led by the incoming freshman, Hannah Murphy (Monson, Monson HS). The strong forward trio of Murphy, who scored 4 goals, Jordan Balint (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) who tallied 2 goals, and Lauren Marjanski (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) who added 1 gave West the 7-1 win over Metro/Northeast.

Game 3

Southeast - 0

West - 3

The two 1-0 teams faced off in a hard fought match. West’s Hannah Murphy (Monson, Monson HS) who was coming off a strong game, did not let up. Murphy scored all 3 goals in West's 3-0 win over Southeast.

Game 4

Central - 0

Coastal - 2

To wrap up day 1, Central took on Coastal. The game began with back to back shots on net from both teams. Then with 4 minutes left in the first half Coastal's Liza Pinette (Acushnet, Fairhaven HS) scored off a beautiful assist from Amilia Dias (Fall River, BMC Durfee HS). Central fought back in the second half looking for an equalizer, but Catia Fernandes (Acushnet, Fairhaven HS) found the back of the net to secure Coastal a 2-0 win over Central.

Friday, July 8
Game 5

Southeast - 4

Metro/Northeast - 3

In a tight battle until the end, Southeast went up 4-3 with less than 10 minutes remaining thanks to a goal from Elly Thomas (Hull, Hull HS), her second of the game. Sarah Duran (Hull, Hull HS) and Fallon Ryan (Hull, Hull HS) each added a goal and Kate McLaughlin (Sharon, Noble & Greenough School) had 3 assists as Southeast got the 4-3 win. For Metro/Northeast, Grace Fitzgerald (Beverly, Beverly HS) scored 2 goals and Claire Marie Bortolotto (West Roxbury, Boston Collegiate Charter School) scored 1.

Game 6

Coastal - 0

West - 3

West looking to remain undefeated, shutout Coastal 3-0. Goals from Lauren Marjanski (South Hadley, South Hadley HS), Hannah Murphy (Monson, Monson HS), and Gianna Sakowski (Springfield, Minnechaug Regional HS) helped West prevail as they moved to 3-0.

Game 7

Central - 3

Metro/Northeast - 2

With 8 minutes left in a 2-2 match, Tia Tollis (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS) scored to give Central a 3-2 lead. Central hung on to defeat Metro/Northeast. Allison Fleury (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) and Emma Sousa (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS) added goals for Central, while Grace Fitzgerald (Beverly, Beverly HS) and Claire Marie Bortolotto (West Roxbury, Boston Collegiate Charter School) scored for Metro/Northeast.

Saturday, July 9
Game 8

Central - 1

West - 1

In a low scoring game, Lauren Marjanski (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) got West off to an early 1-0 lead when she scored 3 minutes into the game. Allison Fleury (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) got it tied 1-1 4:21 left in the first half. The score remained the same and finished tied.

Game 9

Metro/Northeast - 0

Coastal - 4

Coastal started early and kept piling on as they won 4-0. Avianna Andrade (North Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS) had 2 goals and Liza Pinette (Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS) and Zoey Silvester (Fall River, BMC Durfee HS) added one each as Coastal shutout Metro/Northeast and clinched a spot in the bronze medal game. Metro/Northeast's tournament came to end, but they were awarded the Sportsmanship Award presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods for displaying excellent sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Game 10

Central - 0

Southeast - 2

In the final round robin game of the tournament, Southeast scored 2 second half goals to beat Central 2-0 and advance to the gold medal game. Elly Thomas (Hull, Hull HS) and Greta McEvoy (Milton, Fontbonne Academy) had the goals with Kate McLaughlin (Sharon, Noble & Greenough School) had both assists. Central moved on to the bronze medal game.

Sunday, July 10
Game 11: Bronze Medal Game

Coastal - 3

Central - 0

Coastal came out early with a goal in the 7th minute of the game by Catia Fernandes (Acushnet, Fairhaven HS). Central fought back to try and tie up the game, but Coastal's Avianna Andrade (North Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS) and Alexia Rodriguez (New Bedford, New Bedford HS) each scored to secure the Bronze medal for Coastal.

Game 12: Gold Medal Game

Southeast - 3

West - 0

West came in hoping to finish the tournament with a perfect record, and Southeast was looking for a revenge win. The first half was an exciting one with shots on net from both sides. The first half ended with a 0-0 score. Both teams came out of half time with one thought in mind, going home with a gold medal. Southeast’s Kate McLaughlin (Sharon, Noble & Greenough HS) scored 8 minutes into the half off of an assist from Dani Lomuscio (Wrentham, King Philip Regional HS). West fought back, but Southeast hit the back of the net two more times to win the gold medal. West won the silver medal.

2022 Girls Ice Hockey Showcase Recap

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:01:23 GMT

The Girls Ice Hockey Showcase took place Friday, July 8 - Sunday, July 10 at New England Sports Center in Marlborough.

RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Friday, July 8 2022

Game 1

Metro - 0

Northeast - 4

The first game of the 2022 Girls Ice Hockey Showcase was between Northeast and Metro. In the first period Northeast took the lead of the game going up 2-0 against Metro, Annie Biagini (Bolton, Algonquin Regional HS) and Ava Iantosca (Dedham, Dedham HS) scored the first 2 goals in the period less than 3 minutes apart from each other. Neither team got on the scoreboard during the 2nd period, then in the third Northeast’s Izzy Spencer (Westborough, Notre Dame Academy) scored 2 additional goals. Northeast took the first game of the tournament 4-0 over Metro.

Game 2

Southeast/Coastal - 5

Central/West - 2

Southeast/Coastal took an early lead in the 1st period, with goals from Olivia Viens (North Grafton, Grafton HS), Riley King (Marston Mills, Barnstable HS), and Madison Leonard (Millbury, Auburn HS) in just over two minutes. Central/West was able to get on the board in the 2nd period with a goal scored by Skylar Smith (Dorset, Vt., Burr & Burton Academy). Southeast/Coastal matched them by scoring a goal of their own in the 2nd by Izzy Spencer (Westborough, Notre Dame Academy). In the 3rd period both teams scored another goal each. Spencer scored her second goal of the game and Ava Saunders (Granby, Granby Jr/Sr HS) got on the board for Central/West, but was unable to close the lead. Southeast/Coastal won the game 5-2.

Game 3

Metro - 3

Central/West - 1

Both teams entered the game looking for the first win of the tournament. The game was an even matchup in the 1st period with each team scoring once. Metro's Mia Moretti (Medford, Matignon HS) got on the board first followed by Edith Hayes eight minutes later to even up the score for Central/West. Metro added 2 goals in the 2nd period, both goals scored by Devin Kelleher (Belmont, Belmont HS) to give Metro their first win.

Saturday, July 9

Game 4

Central/West - 2

Northeast - 5

Central/West got on the board first early with a goal from Edith Hayes 19 seconds into the game. Northeast's Abby Holmes (Winthrop/Wintrop HS) responded 5 minutes later to tie up the game. Regan Sullivan (Melrose, St. Mary's HS) scored 1:31 into the second to give Northeast a 2-1 lead. Penny Levine-Stein (Salem, Essex Agricultural & Technical HS) scored to extend Northeast's lead before Central/West's Skylar Smith (Dorset, Vt., Burr & Burton Academy) scored in the final minute of the period to make it 3-2 with one period to go. In the final period, Northeast extended their lead with a shorthanded goal from Talia Martucci (Winthrop, Winthrop HS) and a goal in the final minute of the game from Avalina Coffey (Winthrop, Winthrop HS).

Game 5

Southeast/Coastal - 3

Metro - 2

Metro took an early lead thanks to a goal from Alyssa Jankowski (Medford, Malden Catholic HS). Southeast/Coastal followed up with a goal of their own from Grace Holden (Centerville, Barnstable HS) to even the score at 1. Southeast/Coastal put the next two goals on the board in the second period. Both goals came from Holden to complete a natural hat trick. Metro came back with a goal from Angelina Gleicher (Lincoln, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HS) with 8 minutes remaining in the game, but fell short of a comeback due to stellar goalkeeping by Erin Kral (Whitman, Notre Dame Academy). With the loss, Metro secured their spot in the bronze medal game.

Game 6

Northeast - 1

Southeast/Coastal - 1

In the final game of round robin, the top two teams to this point faced off. After a scoreless first period, Northeast got on the board first in the second period with a goal from Alexa Pepper (Winthrop, Winthrop HS). Southeast/Coastal came back with a goal of their own with 1:43 remaining in the period from Madison Leonard (Milbury, Auburn HS). Heading to the third period tied with the top seed on the line, both teams came out firing, but the score remained 1-1. Northeast committed some late penalties, but Southeast/Coastal was unable to take advantage, and the game ended in a 1-1 tie. After some tiebreakers were worked out, Northeast secured the top spot in the gold medal game and we set for a rematch against Southeast/Coastal.

Sunday, July 10

Bronze Medal Game

#4 Central/West - 2

#3 Metro - 8

The bronze medal game was filled with scoring throughout. Central/West took the early lead with a goal from M ichaela Heiden (Guilford, Vt., Brattleboro Union HS). Metro's Alyssa Jankowski (Medford, Malden Catholic HS) responded a few minutes later to tie the score 1-1. Shortly after, Ava Saunders (Granby, Granby Jr/Sr HS) gave Central/West the lead before Metro came back to tie it again with a goal from Charlotte Wright (Belmont, Belmont HS). Going into the second period 2-2, Metro took the lead with a goal from Angelina Gleicher (Lincoln, Lincoln-Sudbury HS) with 7:51 remaining in the period. Bridget McAvoy (Melrose, Groton School) then extended Metro's lead with a goal two minutes later. Going into the third up 4-2, Metro continued adding to their lead with 4 more unanswered goals in the period. The goals were scored by Mikayla Holland (Malden, Malden Catholic HS), Gleicher, and two by Devin Kelleher (Belmont, Belmont HS). With the dominant performance in the third period, Metro took home the bronze medal. Central/West was awarded the Sportsmanship Award presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods for displaying excellent sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Gold Medal Game –

#2 Southeast/Coastal - 4

#1 Northeast - 5

Just like their previous matchup, the gold medal game between Northeast and Southeast/Coastal was competitive. Southeast/Coastal's Olivia Viens (North Grafton, Grafton HS) scored :44 seconds in the game. Northeast evened the score with :22 remaining in the period with a goal from Emma Holmes (Winthrop, Winthrop HS). In a score-heavy second period, Northeast added two goals in 20 seconds by Ali Spissler (Beverly, Essex Agricultural & Technical HS) and Tia Picardi (Saugus, St. Mary's HS). 17 seconds later, Southeast/Coastal closed the gap to 3-2 with a goal from Annie Biagini (Bolton, Algonquin Regional HS). Northeast then extended their lead 4-2 with a goal from Amelia Spencer (Winthrop, Winthrop HS) before Southeast/Coastal scored again by Ava Iantosca (Dedham, Dedham HS). The teams headed to third with Northeast up 4-3. In the final period, Northeast added to their lead with a goal from Zareena Sawyer (Winthrop, Winthrop HS) 25 seconds in. Southeast/Coastal's Kayla Leonard (Marshfield, Marshfield HS) scored with 11 minutes remaining to bring her team within one goal, but Northeast held tough to take the win for the gold medal 5-4. Southeast/Coastal won silver.

2022 Baseball Showcase Recap

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:46:59 GMT

The Baseball Showcase took place Tuesday, July 5 - Thursday, July 7 at Boston College High School in Boston

ROSTERS | RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Tuesday, July 5

Game 1

Central: 5

Southeast: 6

In the first game of the tournament, it was a good one all the way through. Southeast walked it off on a Jason Finkelstein (Walpole, Walpole HS) RBI double in the 7 ^th to win the first game of the tournament.

Game 2

Metro: 0

Northeast: 1

Scoreless until the 7 ^th , Nathan Dietenhofer (Salisbury, Whittier Tech) walked off on an RBI single to win 1-0. Lukasz Rondeau (Windham N.H., Central Catholic HS) pitched a 7 inning 1 hit shutout to capture the win for Northeast.

Game 3

Metro: 4

West: 1

Metro, led by an Antonio Zermani (Winchester, Winchester HS) inside the park 3 run homer propelled them to a 4-1 win over the West who was only able to get 2 hits the entire game. Will Cacciatore (Lexington, Austin Prep) and Greg Mayo (Dorchester, Archbishop Williams HS) combined to hold West to only 1 run on 2 hits.

Game 4

Coastal: 2

Central: 0

Noah Pratt went the distance as Coastal defeated Central 2-0. Andrew Johnson (Salisbury, Triton Regional HS) and Aidan Blake (Pembroke, Pembroke HS) both had RBI singles to give Coastal their 2 runs.

Game 5

Northeast: 13

Coastal: 8

Jack Sullivan (Newburyport, Newburyport HS) and Connor Stick (Newburyport, Newburyport HS) each scored 3 times as Northeast defeated Coastal 13-8 to improve to 2-0. Coastal’s big inning came in the 3 ^rd where they scored 7 runs. Jaden Lovell (East Bridgewater, East Bridgewater HS) and Aidan Blake (Pembroke, Pembroke HS) each with multiple RBIs but it wasn’t enough to overcome the onslaught of Northeast.

Game 6

Southeast: 6

West: 5

West got off to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning capped of by Matthew Nordstrom (Wilbraham, Minnechaug Regional HS) 2-run triple. Southeast came back with a Jason Finkelstein (Walpole, Walpole HS )2-run triple of his own to make it 3-2. Game was close until the end when Jack Reyes (Weymouth, Weymouth HS) hit a 2 run single to take the lead as Southeast held on to defeat West 6-5.

Wednesday, July 6

Game 7

Northeast: 7

Southeast: 4

Northeast got off to a fast start by scoring 3 runs in the first thanks to take a 3-0 lead. Marco Carrillo (Byfield, Bishop Feehan HS) pitched 3 shutout innings and Anthony Herbert Jr. (Peabody, Bishop Fenwick HS) also pitched well in relief. Jake Maturo (Millis, Bellingham HS) hit a 2 run single for Southeast as they scored 2 runs in the 4 ^th . Northeast pulled away and won 7-4.

Game 8

West: 7

Coastal: 8

In a tight back and forth game Coastal got a 2 run single from Aidan Blake (Pembroke, Pembroke HS) to go up 8-3 in the bottom of the 6 ^th . West didn’t back down as they scored 4 in the 7 ^th to make it a one run game before Sean Kenn (East Bridgewater, East Bridgewater HS) shut the door giving Coastal the 8-7 win.

Game 9

Northeast: 9

Central: 3

Jake Gilbo (Georgetown, Georgetown HS) and Michael Petro (Peabody, Peabody Veterans HS) each had 2 hits and scored 2 runs as Northeast defeated Central 9-3. Jack Sullivan (Newburyport, Newburyport HS) hit a solo shot in the 5 ^th to extend their lead as Central was never able to catch up. Drew Nestor (Tewksbury, Tewksbury HS) and David Tracy (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS) were able to hold Central to only 3 runs on 4 hits. Northeast finished the day with a perfect 4-0 record heading into the final day of the tournament.

Game 10

Southeast: 10

Metro: 4

Southeast scored 6 in the first inning to build their lead and didn’t look back. With some stellar pitching from Christopher Frost (Brockton, Brockton HS) and Jack Reyes (Weymouth, Weymouth HS), Southeast won comfortably 10-4.

Game 11

Metro: 1

Coastal: 4

Will Dionne (Somerset, Somerset-Berkley Regional HS) and Robert Higdon (Lynnfield, Lynnfield HS) pitched great for Coastal as they held Metro to one run over 7 innings. The scoring for Coastal came from Luke Barry (Bridgewater, Bridgewater-Raynham Regional HS) who provided a 2-run double in the 1 ^st . Peter Rubini (Lakeville, Apponequet Regional HS) added an RBI single that scored Joey Foley (East Bridgewater, East Bridgewater HS).

Game 12

West: 11

Central: 12

In a crazy back and forth game, Noah Pratt (Rutland, Wachusett Regional HS) hit a single that scored 2 to give Central the 12-9 lead going into the 7 ^th . West fought back and make it 12-11 thanks to a Zach Redlund (Salisbury, Berkshire School) 2-run single, but Central was able to shut it down and escape with the victory as Matthew Kelly (Millbury, Millbury Jr/Sr HS) closed it out.

Thursday, July 7

Game 13

Central: 5

Metro: 2

In their final game of the tournament, Central held on to defeat Metro. A full team effort with stellar pitching from Zack Fritze (Spencer, Bay Path Regional HS) and Cam Early (Worcester, Doherty Memorial HS), they won 5-2. Metro ended the tournament in fifth with a 1-4 record, while Central secured 4th with a 2-3 record.

Game 14

Coastal: 6

Southeast: 10

In what turned into the silver medal game, Southeast defeated Coastal. Jason Finkelstein (Walpole, Walpole HS) and Andrew Daley (Weymouth, Weymouth HS) each scored twice and Paul McLaughlin (Milton, Boston College HS) added 2 hits. Coastal had a big 5 ^th inning scoring 6 runs but it wasn’t enough as Southeast kept scoring. Southeast won silver, Coastal earned bronze.

Game 15

West: 10

Northeast: 13

Northeast looking to go 5-0 and capture the gold medal as they took on West in the final game of the tournament. West got off to an early 3-0 lead thanks to a Marshall Ingram (Hadley, Smith Vocational & Agricultural HS) 3-run double. Northeast countered back with 2 in the bottom of the first. Northeast broke the game open when they exploded for 7 in the 5 ^th . Jack Sullivan (Newburyport, Newburyport HS) and Connor Stick (Newburyport, Newburyport HS) scored twice and Northeast pulled away. Northeast won gold while West took home the Sportsmanship Award presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods .

2022 Girls Volleyball Showcase Recap

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:39:45 GMT

Girls Volleyball Showcase took place Saturday, July 9 - Sunday, July 10 at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY (coming soon)

Saturday, July 9

Match 1 – Central vs West

These teams split the two sets with West winning the first 25-14 and Central making the comeback to win the second set 25-19.

Match 2 – Southeast vs Coastal

Coastal swept Southeast winning the first set with a score of 25-11 and the second set with a final score of 25-12.

Match 3 – Metro vs Northeast

Northeast swept Metro, winning the first set with a dominant performance, making the final score 25-10. Metro stayed with the Northeast team, losing the second set by much less, 25-20.

Match 4 – Central vs Metro

Central was able to win both sets against Metro. The score of the first set was 25-9 and the score of the second set was 25-20.

Match 5 – Northeast vs Southeast

Northeast won both sets against Southeast. The final score of the first set was 25-24 and the score of the second set was 25-17.

Match 6 – Coastal vs West

Coastal swept West, winning the first set at a score of 25-16 and the second set 25-17.

Match 7 – Southeast vs Central

Central won the first set in a tight battle that ended up with a score of 27-25. The second set went Southeasts’ way, with them beating Central in another close match with a score of 25-19.

Match 8 – Northeast vs Coastal

Northeast dominated this match, winning the first set 25-12 and the second set 25-14.

Match 9a – Metro vs Coastal

Coastal was able to win both sets, the first with a score of 25-15 and the second with a final score of 25-22.

Match 9b – West vs Southeast

West was victorious in the first set that had a final score of 25-18. Southeast was able to come back and win the second set with a score of 25-22.

Match 10a – Metro vs West

West swept Metro in this game, winning the first set 25-16 and the second set 25-20.

Match 10b – Central vs Northeast

Northeast continued their winning streak and remained undefeated, winning this first set 25-13 and the second set 25-21 against Central.

Sunday, July 10

Match 11 – Southeast vs Metro

Southeast won both of these sets against the Metro team, the first one had a final score of 25-17, and the second set had a final score of 25-19.

Match 12 – Northeast vs West

Northeast remained undefeated as they beat West 25-12 in the first set, and 25-13 in the second set.

Match 13 – Central vs Coastal

Coastal won they much needed last two sets with scores of 25-19 and 25-22 against Central.

Challenge 1 – West (3) vs Metro (6)

In this one set quarter-final, the third seed West beat the six seed Metro with a score of 25-11.

Challenge 2 – Southeast (4) vs Central (5)

This one set match resulted in the four seed Southeast beating the five seed Central to advance to the semi-finals.

Semifinal 1 – Coastal (2) vs West (3)

In this best 2 out of 3 playoff match, Coastal won the first two sets against West to advance to the gold medal game. The first set score was 25-22, the score of the second set was 25-22 as well.

Semifinal 2 – Northeast (1) vs Southeast (4)

Northeast won both sets to head into the gold medal game without losing a single set. The first set score was 25-17 and the score of the second set was 25-17.

Bronze Medal Game – Southeast (4) vs West (3)

Southeast won the first two sets to clinch the bronze medal. The first set ended in a score of 25-15 and the second set ended at 25-17.

Gold Medal Game – Northeast (1) vs Coastal (2)

Northeast ended the weekend as the undefeated gold medal winners. They won the first set 25-19 and won an intense second set at a final score of 26-24.

2022 Boys Volleyball Showcase Recap

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:18:51 GMT

Boys Volleyball Showcase took place Saturday, July 9 - Sunday, July 10 at Game On in Fitchburg

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY (coming soon)

Match 1 - Metro v. Northeast

Northeast won both sets by the scores 25-15 and 25-19.

Match 2 - Central v. West

The teams split the two sets with Central winning the first one 25-20 and West winning the second 25-11.

Match 3 - Southeast v. Coastal

In their first match of the day, Coastal swept Southeast 25-15 and 25-20.

Match 4 - Northeast v. Southeast

Northeast took both sets over Southeast, winning 25-15 and 25-18.

Match 5 - Southeast v. Central

In the one of closest matches of the day, Southeast and Central split matches both earning a win by the score of 25-23.

Match 6 - Northeast v. Coastal

Turning into one of the most competitive matches that took extra points, Northeast won the first set 29-27. Coastal fought back in the second set to win 25-23.

Match 7 - Metro v. West

West won the first set 25-18 followed by Metro winning the next set by the same score.

Match 8 - Central v. Northeast

Northeast took both sets over Central. The first set took extra points with Northeast defeating Central 27-25. In the second set, Northeast dominated, winning with a score of 25-13 over Central.

Match 9 - Metro v. Coastal

The two teams split. Coastal won the first set 25-23, while Metro came back to win the second one 25-21.

Match 10 - West v. Southeast

West dominated the first set 25-13. Southeast fought back in the second set to win a tight 29-27 set to wrap up the first day of the tournament.

Match 11 - Central v. Coastal

To open day 2, Coastal swept Central 25-13 and 25-21

Match 12 - Northeast v. West

West took the first set 25-16. Northeast put up a good fight in the second set before falling 27-25 to West.

Match 13 - West v. Southeast

To wrap up round robin play, Metro swept Southeast 25-18 and 25-21.

Challenge 1 - West v. Southeast

In a one-game playoff, Southeast beat West 25-18. Southeast advanced to the semifinal, while West ended their run here.

Challenge 2 - Metro v. Central

In the second one-game playoff, Metro handed Central the loss to end their run as well. Metro advanced to the semifinal with the 25-13 win.

Semifinal 1 - Coastal v. Metro

Metro won the first set 25-17 before Coastal came back in the second set to win 25-20. In the final deciding set, Metro took the win 15-12 to advance to the gold medal game. Coastal would play for bronze.

Semifinal 2 - Northeast v. Southeast

Northeast dominated both sets on route to 25-20 and 25-12 victories.

Bronze Medal Match - Southeast v. Coastal

Coming of the loss in the semifinal, Coastal bounced back to sweep Southeast in straight sets 25-23 and 25-20 to take home the bronze. Southeast was awarded the Sportsmanship Award presented by Dick's Sporting Goods for displaying good sportsmanship throughout the entire tournament.

Gold Medal Match - Northeast v. Metro

In yet another tight match, Northeast won the first set 28-26 over Metro. The second set was just as close, and Northeast ultimately walked away with the 25-23 win to secure the gold medal. Metro was awarded the silver medal.

RECORD BREAKERS - Track & Field

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:20:16 GMT

18 meet records broken at 2022 BSG Track & Field

Image Description: Kate Powers, new BSG record holder in Girls Discus Throw Scholastic

Image Description: Peyton Rollins, new BSG record holder in Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Scholastic

Image Description: Deborah Ecklund, new BSG record holder in 60+ Hammer Throw Masters II and Discus Throw Masters II

Bay State Games held its annual Track & Field meet on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 at Regis College in Weston. More than 350 athletes competed. Throughout the two days of competition, 18 new BSG meet records were set.

Congratulations to all the athletes. A full list of the BSG Track & Field records can be found here .

2022 Softball Showcase Recap

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:10:44 GMT

Softball Showcase took place Tuesday, July 12 - Thursday, July 14 at Willard Field in Devens.

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY

Tuesday, July 12

Game 1

Northeast: 2

Southeast: 9

In the first game of the tournament, it was a good one until the end. Southeast was leading 2-1 going into the 5th when they exploded for 7 runs to take the lead for good. Led by Alyssa Edwards (Stoughton, Stoughton HS) who provided a 2-run double and by Liberty Farry (Holbrook, Norfolk County Agricultural HS) who held Northeast to 2 runs over 7 innings, Southeast got off to a fast start.

Game 2

Metro: 9

Coastal: 8

In a back in forth game the whole way, Metro scored 9 in the first 5 innings which proved to be enough as Coastal’s comeback fell short. Shakura Lynch (Boston, Winsor School) powered the way with 3 hits and Metro was off to a 1-0 start.

Game 3

West: 6

Central: 9

Defending champions West opened up their summer against Central. Game was very close until Central pulled away defeating West 9-6. West got a home run from Lauren Morse (Holyoke, Easthampton HS) but it wasn’t enough as Central racked up 7 hits in the victory.

Game 4

Southeast: 8

Metro: 5

Southeast and Metro both came into this game 1-0 but Southeast was able to hold on and win to become 2-0. Once again led by Alyssa Edwards (Stoughton, Stoughton HS) who had 2 hits they pulled away from Metro who wasn’t able to catch up.

Game 5

Coastal: 4

West: 9

West and Coastal came into this game trying to even up their records at 1-1. Game was close as West led 4-3 going into the bottom of the 4th until they exploded for 5 runs to expand their lead and win 9-4. Madison Sunderland (Ludlow, Ludlow HS) went the distance allowing 3 runs on 3 hits and West got the win to even their record to 1-1

Game 6

Northeast: 3

Central: 11

Central looking to start the tournament 2-0 got off to a hot start as they scored 3 in the first off 5 hits. They didn’t stop their as they kept piling on the runs as they won 11-3. They had 16 hits and with a full team effort pulled away. Heather Cotter (Hudson, Advanced Math & Science Academy) went the distance on the mound and got the win.

Wednesday, July 14

Game 7

Central: 4

Southeast: 4

In a matchup between the 2 undefeated teams from day 1, it was a complete back and forth the whole way. Central was down to their last 2 outs but Danielle Belliveau (Baldwinville, Monty Tech) started the rally with a 1 out double. The next batter, Gabrielle Sweeney (Shirley, Ayer HS) had a double of her own that scored Belliveau to tie up the game 4-4. Southeast was unable to walk it off and this game finished in a 4-4 tie.

Game 8

Metro: 5

Northeast: 8

Northeast was looking for their first win of the showcase as they faced off against Metro. The game got off to a fast start as Metro took an early 2-0 lead thanks to a 2 run single by Shakura Lynch (Boston, Winsor School). Northeast battled back in the bottom half of the first and took the lead 3-2 on a 2-run triple by Samantha Serio (Middleton, Masconomet Regional HS) followed up by an RBI single from Ella Tucker, who had 3 hits in the game, Northeast never looked back and got their first win 8-5.

Game 9

Metro: 4

West: 10

A total team effort by West who scored 10 runs on 10 hits to beat Metro 10-4. Kenzie Raymond (Westfield, Westfield HS) had 3 hits while Hailey Wodecki (Southampton, Hampshire Regional HS) added 2 more. MacKenzie Paulin (Greenfield, Greenfield HS) went the distance giving up 4 runs on 3 hits to help West improve to 2-1.

Game 10

Northeast: 8

Coastal: 7

Coastal looking to get in the win column got off to a fast and early start scoring 7 runs in the bottom of the 2nd to take a 7-0 lead. Northeast never gave up as they clawed their way back scoring 2 in the 4th and 5 in the 5th to tie the game 7-7. In the top of the 7th, they look the lead on an Ella Tucker (Gloucester, Essex Agricultural & Technical HS) single that scored Izzy Henderson (Lawrence, Austin Prep). That would be all they needed as Sadie Putnam shut the door in the bottom of the 7th giving Northeast its 2nd win of the day.

Game 11

Coastal: 3

Central: 7

Central took the lead 7-0 in the bottom of the first and never gave it up. 7 of the 9 batters scored in the inning and that would be all they needed. Heather Cotter (Hudson, Advanced Math & Science Academy) and Peyton Maloney (West Boylston, West Boylston HS) shut down Coastal on the mound holding them to 2 runs on 3 hits as Central improved to 3-0-1.

Game 12

Southeast: 7

West: 8

In a tight back and forth game to end day 2, West was able to walk it off and in 8-7. Alyssa Edwards (Stoughton, Stoughton HS) go the scoring started for Southeast with a 2 run homer. Moja Premmy (Westfield, Westfield HS) singled in the bottom of the 7th for West, and Madison Sunderland (Ludlow, Ludlow HS) scored as West escaped with a victory to improve to 3-1.

Thursday, July 15

Game 13

Central: 13

Metro: 5

Central was looking to lock up the top seed in the tournament and advance to the gold medal game as they faced off against Metro. They started early as they scored 4 runs in the first to take the early lead. They kept adding to their lead and a full team effort they ended up with 13 runs and won 13-5 securing themselves a spot in the gold medal game.

Game 14

Coastal: 11

Southeast: 5

Coastal looking to finish the tournament on a high note took on Southeast in their last game. They scored 4 runs in 2 separate innings led by Lilly Furman (Harwich, Monomoy Regional HS) who had 2 hits. Coastal won the game 11-5 and won the sportsmanship award presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods for their outstanding sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Southeast secured their spot in the bronze medal game.

Game 15

West: 16

Northeast: 0

In a lopsided game West just kept scoring. Morgan Peabody (West Springfield, West Springfield HS) provided 3 hits and scored 3 runs as West won this game 16-0. The 1 hit shutout by MacKenzie Paulin (Greenfield, Greenfield HS) secured West's spot in the gold medal game while Northeast advanced to the bronze medal game.

Game 16: Gold Medal Game

West: 12

Central: 6

In a highly anticipated rematch from the first day of the tournament, West took on top seeded Central in the gold medal game. West took a 5-0 lead in the 2nd highlighted by a Madison Sunderland (Ludlow, Ludlow HS) 2-run homer. Central came right back and scored 6 in the third to take a 6-5 lead. An Alyssa Slack (Westfield, Westfield Vocational Technical HS) double tied the game for and Moja Premmy (Westfield, Westfield HS) got them the lead with another double. Hailey Wodecki (Southampton, Hampshire Regional HS) added a solo shot and Lauren Morse added a 2 run shot for good measure as West won 12-6 and took home gold.

Game 17: Bronze Medal Game

Northeast: 2

Southeast: 3

In a very close bronze medal game, Southeast was able to escape with a 3-2 victory. Alyssa Edwards (Stoughton, Stoughton HS) provided a 2-run shot in the first inning giving Southeast and early 2-0 lead. Edwards added another RBI double in the 3rd to make it 3-0. Northeast came back and scored 2 in the top of the 4th to make it a 3-2 game. In the top of the 7th Northeast was threatening but Taylor Dolan (Holbrook, Holbrook Jr/Sr HS) shut the door and Southeast won bronze.

BSG 40 - Entry Books

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:58:13 GMT

Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

Week 13 - Title IX

Week 12 : BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

Have you ever seen a BSG Entry Booklet?

Believe it on not, there was a time before online registration and a BSG website where Bay State Games received around 10,000 paper registrations in the mail.

Thousands of entry booklets like the one on the left from 1998 were sent to athletes all around Massachusetts including all the tournament information you now find on our sport webpages, town codes (below), and ads from sponsors. All athletes would tear out the middle page which had the entry form on one side and the waiver on the other and mail a completed form back to the BSG office.

Executive Director, Kevin Cummings, remembers the times when several USPS mail bins full of these entry forms were delivered to the BSG headquarters each day. On top of that, each paper registration received would have to be organized by sports and manually typed into the BSG database (it builds character, right?). Interns and staff would spend hours daily completing this task. Could you imagine having to do this in 2022? (Our current interns gasped at the thought of it).

Some of the BSG staff can't imagine what it must have been like organizing the thousands of entry forms that were delivered toward registration deadlines. We are thankful we have a digital alternative now!

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BSG 40 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:11:27 GMT

Last Thursday, we inducted the Bay State Games Hall of Fame Class of 2022 (Did you see our live on Instagram?) Stay tuned for the official press release on the inductees...

The Bay State Games Hall of Fame was created in 2001 to achieve two major goals. The first was to recognize Bay State Games athletic alumni who have gone onto prestigious and successful collegiate, professional, or Olympic careers. The second was to recognize former and current coaches, officials, sports organizers, volunteers, venues, and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Bay State Games throughout its history. This unique format of recognizing athletes as well as those who have played a significant role in the Games' success has resulted in an impressive list inductees.

Bay State Games has inducted many Olympians, World Champions, and professional athletes alongside longtime Bay State Games supporters. Check out the long list of inductees here . Notice anyone familiar?

Image descriptions: The Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Fenway Park in 2019. Inductees were Yvonne Chern, Beth Sopka, Charlie Titus, and Orlando Vandross (not pictured). They are joined by BSG Board Chair, Phil Gloudemans, and Board Member, Dan Adams and Wally the Green Monster.

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Week 15 - Soccer Showcase

Week 14 - Time to Showcase

Week 13 - Title IX

Week 12 : BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - Soccer Showcase

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:46:08 GMT

The 2022 Soccer Showcase starts today! Check out some top shots from the 1993 Showcase. What photos from the showcase will be sharing 29 years from now?

Image descriptions: Action shots from the 1993 Boys and Girls Soccer Showcases.

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Week 14 - Time to Showcase

Week 13 - Title IX

Week 12 : BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - Time to Showcase

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:24:33 GMT

We are just one week away from the 2022 BSG Showcases and *drumroll please* return of BSG Wrestling and Judo. We are simply throwing it back to 1995. Who knows...maybe we'll see some moments like this in 2022.

Image descriptions: Action shots from wrestling, judo, girls soccer, boys basketball, baseball, boys lacrosse, and field hockey in 1995.

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Week 13 - Title IX

Week 12 : BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - Title IX

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:53:46 GMT

Today, June 23, 2022, we celebrate 50 years of Title IX.

So, what is Title IX?

Title IX states “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance”

In just 37 words, none of which are "sports," the landscape of sports were changed to provide more groundbreaking opportunities for girls and women in sport. Since then, Title IX has worked to provide more opportunities for minority groups.

Image Descriptions: Action shots from the Bay State Summer Games competitions. Judo (2019), Girls Basketball (2021), Girls Soccer (2019), Podium (1983), Girls Basketball (1983), Girls Soccer (1994), Softball team (2019), Girls Soccer team (1989), Rugby (2019), Girls Ice Hockey (2021), Fencing (2019), Track & Field (1991), Field Hockey (1994), Swimming (1998)

Bay State Games has offered divisions for girls and women since the start. As we are celebrating our 40th year, 27 of 30 sports offered in 2022 include a women's division.

While a lot of progress has been made, we look forward to what the next 50 years will bring to increase inclusion in sport.

For more statistics on Title IX, click here . (provided by Women's Sports Foundation)

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Week 12 : BSG Summer Figure Skating

Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - Summer Games Figure Skating

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:14:40 GMT

Did someone say Summer Games Figure Skating? You bet! It was a day celebrated in the BSG office - the live first event in 15 months!

COVID presented a lot of challenges, but one opportunity that was presented was holding 2021 Bay State Games Figure Skating in conjunction with the Summer Games for the first time, instead of in the winter. Ironically, it was the first Summer Games event in 2021 and the first since March 2020.

The 2021 event featured more than 250 skaters, 350 starts, and 32 hours of competition ice time at Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink in Boxborough.

Image Descriptions: Action shots from the 2021 BSG Figure Skating competition at Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink in Boxborough (photos by Stockman Photo)

The success of the summer event led to the idea to host two figure skating events each year - one as a part of the Winter Games and in the Summer Games. 2022 still brought it's challenges with holding a winter event, so Bay State Games quickly pivoted toward preparing the summer event, but with some new additions, including the addition of IJS competition to Bay State Games.

The second BSG Summer Figure Skating competition takes place June 18, 2022 at Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink in Boxborough. Stay tuned for highlights from the competition and for many more summer and winter competitions!

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Week 11 - BSG No-No

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - BSG No-No

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:30:55 GMT

Sunday, July 18, 1993 was a historic day for Bay State Games.

This was the date the first no-hitter was thrown at the BSG Baseball Showcase. In its first 4 years of the showcase, no one had accomplished the feat, but in the game of Metro vs. Coastal in the 1993 tournament, Revere native, Mike Spinelli tossed the historic game.

In the game, no player got further than first. Two players were walked and were each picked off at first. The sophomore southpaw faced the game minimum 21 batters and struck out 14 of them to complete an outstanding outing.

On top of throwing a gem, Spinelli hit .400 (6 for 15) throughout the tournament. Steller play on the mound and at the plate helped the Metro team to the bronze medal that year.

The local baseball star was eventually drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 4th round of the 1995 MLB draft, spending four years in the minors before his career ended due to injury.

Believe it or not, we still have the newspaper clipping that covered the game...Check back every Thursday for more throwback content.

Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - 10th Anniversary: 1991 Summer Games

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:29:51 GMT

Image Descriptions: action shots from the 1991 Summer Games. Boys Soccer (1), Field Hockey (2), Girls Basketball/Diving (3), Baseball (4), Ice Hockey (5), Girls Soccer (6), Track & Field/Lacrosse (7)

Week 10 calls for recalling the 10th Bay State Summer Games - 1991.

The 1991 Summer Games were held July 18-21 in Cambridge. Host venues included Harvard or MIT, and even Memorial Drive ( see week 8 post ).

On the 10 year anniversary, the founder and first Executive Director of Bay State Games Doug Arnot said, "on the one hand, it's hard to believe it's been ten years. Yet, when I look back it's remarkable to see how far the Games have come, and to think of the thousands of kids, volunteers, sponsors, and so many others who have become part of the Games. It is only when I think of everyone who has helped [...] that the impact of the past ten years really hits me. ( Source: TORCH '91, official yearbook of the Bay State Games).

The 1991 sports lineup included baseball, basketball, cycling, diving, fencing, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, shooting, soccer, table tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling. Baseball, which was in its second year was highlighted by former Red Sox pitcher, Roger Clemens, serving as honorary captain.

Like the Games today, the event was put on with a small staff (4 people) and over 1,000 volunteers.

Who would have thought that 30 years later, our sports lineup has doubled? Sports have come and gone, but Bay State Games remains.

Week 9 - BSG Logos

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - BSG Logos

Thu, 26 May 2022 15:14:37 GMT

Image Descriptions: Logos from milestone years

Bay State Games have seen many variations of its logos over the year (not all are pictured). Which one is your favorite?

*40th Summer Games celebrated in 2022 due to cancellation of 2020 Summer Games due to COVID-19

Week 8 - Bikes Only

Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - Bikes Only

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:51:34 GMT

Cycling at Bay State Summer Games

Image description: Cyclists entering Memorial Drive for the 1991 Cycling race.

Did you know Bay State Games used to offer cycling? For one day in July, Bay State Games would close down Memorial Drive for the cycling course. The photo above was from the race on Saturday, July 20, 1991, which was 10th anniversary of the Bay State Games.

The 1991 race was sponsored by Polaroid (did we just date ourselves?) You can see the large banner in the photo below. The cyclists were going too fast to get a quality picture...ah the glory of photos before being to load pictures in 4k.

The last BSG cycling race was held in 1992.

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Week 7 : Seeing Double at Track & Field

Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - Seeing Double at Track & Field

Thu, 12 May 2022 14:08:47 GMT

Track & Field Over the Years

Image descriptions:

Top left: Athlete competing in long jump (2007)

Top second from left: Athlete competing in hurdles (2006)

Top second from right: Athlete competing in pole vault (1998)

Top right: Athlete competing in high jump (1993)

Bottom left: Athlete competing in long jump (2006)

Bottom second from left: Athlete competing in hurdles (2013)

Bottom second from right: Athlete competing in pole vault (1993)

Bottom right: Athlete competing in high jump (1998)

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Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star

Thu, 05 May 2022 14:05:28 GMT

Image descriptions:

Left: #20 Pat Connaughton makes contact with the ball in a game again the Northeast team.

Middle:: Pat Connaughton gets caught in a pickle between first and second base

Right: Pat Connaughton fields a ball during warm ups before Metro takes on Northeast in the 2009 Baseball Showcase

Professional athlete #BSGAlum alert!! Pat Connaughton (#24 Guard, Milwaukee Bucks, Arlington native) played on the Metro baseball team in the 2009 Baseball Showcase. Wearing #20, Connaughton was a rising junior at St. John's Prep, where he was a three-sport athlete (football, basketball, and baseball).

We dug up some old box scores to see how he performed. Connaughton played in 4 games for the Metro team, starting one game as pitcher, one game at first base, and two games at shortstop.

In his first game, Connaughton took the mound for the Metro team, pitching 5 innings and allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 3 walks, and striking out 5 batters.

He went 0-2 at the plate in a 2-0 loss to Southeast. In the next game, Connaughton started at first base, going 1-3 and driving in one run in a 9-7 win against Coastal. In the third game, Connaughton led the Metro team to a 9-2 win against Northeast, going 3-4 with 2 RBI while playing defensively at shortstop. Connaughton wrapped the tournament going 0-1 and playing shortstop in an 8-0 loss to West. Metro ended up winning the silver medal.

Image Description: 2009 Metro Baseball team. Pat Connaughton (#20) stands in back row third from the left.

Connaughton also joins the rare group of athletes who played multiple sports in Bay State Games. He played in the Juniors Basketball tournament while in middle school on the same team as former NBA player, Shabazz Napier. (Sorry, we couldn't find any photos from that).

Connaughton had a stellar senior season at the Prep, eventually being named Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year and being drafted in the 4th round of the 2011 MLB draft by the San Diego Padres. He ultimately decided to attend the University of Notre Dame as a two-sport athlete in basketball and baseball. After his junior year, Connaughton was drafted in the 4th round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. He signed with the team but returned for his senior basketball season at Notre Dame, where his team won the conference championship and made it to the Elite Eight.

Connaughton was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets with the 41st pick in the 2015 NBA draft. His draft rights were traded to the Portland Trailblazers, who signed Connaughton to a 3-year contract. On August 1, 2018, Connaughton signed a contact with the Milwaukee Bucks and won the NBA Championship in 2021.

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently playing the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2022 NBA Playoffs as Connaughton is coming off a career high in points per game. While the BSG office bleeds green, we may be rooting for a certain player in a different shade of green just this once.

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Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:00:07 GMT

1996 Summer Games Top Shots

Image descriptions:

Top left: Athletes walk along the warning track for the 1996 Opening Ceremonies at Fenway Park

Top second from left: Olympic gold medalist and former Harvard Men's Ice Hockey Coach Bill speaking to athletes at the Opening Ceremonies

Top second from right: A track athlete sprinting toward the finish line

Top right: An ice hockey player playing the puck at the Ice Hockey Showcase

Bottom left: A southpaw about to throw a pitch at the Baseball Showcase

Bottom second from left: The coach talks to the metro girls basketball team during a timeout

Bottom second from right: A table tennis player rallies the ball

Bottom right: Bill Cleary at the 1996 Opening Ceremonies at Fenway Par k

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Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - Spot the Hall of Famer

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:58:47 GMT

Image description: Bobby Orr sits in the dugout with members of the Southeast team at the 1992 Baseball Showcase

Let's talk about #4 on week 4! Did you know Bobby Orr (yes, that Bobby Orr) served as a honorary Bay State Games coach in the 1992, 1993, and 1994 Summer Games? Orr could be seen at many BSG events, including baseball, field hockey, soccer, and (of course) ice hockey.

As an honorary coach, Orr also wrote features in local newspapers speaking about the athletic opportunities at Bay State Games and to discuss the expectation of sportsmanship among athletes and spectators.

Orr was also on hand at the Opening Ceremonies in City Hall Plaza helping to light the torch.

Image description (right): Bobby Orr stands with two athletes who are ready to light the cauldron at the 1992 Opening Ceremonies at City Hall Plaza.

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Week 3 - Let's Jump!

Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

BSG 40 - Let's Jump!

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:46:25 GMT

Let's jump! - 25 years apart

Image description: Two players battle for the ball in the 1994 (left) and 2019 (right) Girls Soccer Showcase.

Some things never change. Even 25 years apart, the same play in made in the Girls Soccer Showcase as two players compete for the ball.

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Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots

Week 1 - Light the Cauldron

McClellan Named 2022 Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:01:56 GMT

Image description: Caitlin McClellan (second from left) is joined by Wanda Robinson (left), Alanis Tirabassi, Erika Sheinhait (right) after being presented the Kristian J. Rose Jr. Memorial Scholarship at the 2022 McCormack Awards Banquet.

On April 7, Caitlin McClellan was awarded the Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship at the 2022 McCormack Department of Sport Management Awards Banquet.

Caitlin is a sport management student at UMass Amherst expected to graduate with the class of 2023. At UMass, she is a member of the Women in Sport Management (WISM) club and the Mark H. McCormack Sport Management Club. Growing up in Essex, Vermont, Caitlin played basketball and field hockey. Caitlin was an Operations Intern at Bay State Games for the 2021 Summer Games. She previously worked for the Vermont Lake Monsters minor league baseball team in Game Day Operations and Promotions. This summer, Caitlin will be an intern with Mass Golf.

For more information on the Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship and a list of previous recipients, click here .

BSG 40 - 1994 Top Shots

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:09:26 GMT

1994 Summer Games

Check out some top shots from 1994. The uniforms were surely a different style (very 90s), but the Games looks the same 28 years later.

The stack of film in our office was quite thick. Luckily, these ones were already developed for your enjoyment in color and in black in white.

Some of these athletes may have their own kids competing in the Games now. (Does anyone look familiar?)

Check back next week for some more BSG memories as we celebrate 40 years.

Week 1

BSG 40 - Light the Cauldron

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:34:22 GMT

1997 Opening Ceremonies at the Boston Garden

Image description: Mayor Thomas Menino and Governor Paul Cellucci lead the torch to the cauldron to be lit to start the 1997 Summer Games.

What better way to start a 40 week run than lighting the cauldron? A former Bay State Games tradition, similar to that of lighting the cauldron to signify the start of each Olympic Games. The Opening Ceremonies were held in the (old) Boston Garden, where thousands of athletes gathered wearing their BSG t-shirts and came to collect their exclusive athlete jackets. If you look closely you can see some familiar faces from BSG as well :)

1997 marked the 11th Summer Games. The Games featured 22 sports.

Mayor Menino was mayor of Boston from 1993 to 2014. Governor Cellucci was in office from 1997 to 2001. Both supported Bay State Games for many years.

Check back every Thursday for the next 40 weeks for more BSG memories and highlights!

Bay State Summer Games to Celebrate 40 Years in 2022

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 21:37:06 GMT

WOBURN, Mass –2022 marks the 40 ^th anniversary of the Bay State Games, Massachusetts' own Olympic-style amateur sports festival which has impacted nearly a quarter of a million athletes of all ages and abilities since its inception in 1982. While the grassroot amateur athlete is the focus of the Bay State Games, past participants have included collegiate stars, professional athletes, and Olympic gold medalists.

“The staff takes pride that the Games have continued to thrive and provide opportunities for participants in dozens of sports for over four decades” said Kevin Cummings who has been with the Games since 1984 and served as its director since 1999. “Despite challenges along the way, the support we have received from athletes, coaches, officials, sport organizers, and facilities from all regions of the state has been the key to our longevity and success. Throughout the upcoming year, we look forward to remembering the history, highlights, and people that have defined Bay State Games since its inception.”

The 40 ^th anniversary will be celebrated on the Bay State Games website and social media channels with a look back on the history, highlights and famous alumni who have been part of the program. An anniversary logo will be featured throughout the year and be included on a new line of commemorative merchandise.

While the pandemic lead to the cancellation of all summer events in 2020 and a reduction of events in 2021, plans are moving forward for 2022 to host a full list of thirty sports. These will be held throughout June and July at two dozen venues in eastern and central Massachusetts. New additions for 2022 include the addition of IJS events in figure skating, a female division in wrestling, a high school division in pickleball, and the addition of a new sport, competitive fitness.

Bay State Games will continue to utilize quality venues across the state including Monan Park at Boston College High School, Veterans Field Complex in Waltham, New England Sports Center in Marlborough, and Union Point Sports Complex in Weymouth. New venues in 2022 will include Boston Sports Institute in Wellesley and the Game On in Fitchburg.

Sport registration will open on a rolling basis in March. For more information on all sports in the 2022 Summer Games and links to online registration, go to www.baystategames.org . For questions, email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555.

A Recruiting Discussion with Regis Track & Field Coach Ben Colello

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:34:47 GMT

Regis College Track Coach Ben Colello shares his recruiting advice for current student-athletes.

This is a transcribed presentation that was given to BSG High School Ambassadors on February 8, 2022

I was given the topic of collegiate recruiting, which I think is awesome, and I think about daily, probably more than daily, many times per day.

Recruiting is really my wheelhouse of everything that I am thinking about on a daily basis. It is so so important to a program like mine at Regis and a school like Regis where so much of the student population is a student-athlete—about a third to half of our student population are athletes. So it is a great tool that I have become so enthralled with and I’d love to share, not only what I’ve learned through recruiting at Regis, but also through going through the recruiting process myself as an athlete not too long ago (about I guess 10 years ago at this point and I’m sure things have changed a little bit) and I’ve kind of seen that from the other side. I hope I can provide some insight into the realm of collegiate recruiting!

So first things first, the three main ways and obviously there are a few other ways thrown in there somehow, some random connections, the three main ways that I and most schools will find student athletes is (1) reach out to high school coach or athletic director. So we’ll see your results either on the net or like at a big meet like the state championship or Bay State Games or things like that. We’ll see your results and immediately try to get in contact with you via your athletic director or coach. You know, as a coach, I try to establish connections with high school coaches all across the state, all across New England, all across the country, and try to establish those kinds of pipelines, you know, where we know a specific program produces high quality student-athletes or good kids, or both, or the right students or anything like that. So, you know, getting that connection with a school is very important to me and I'm sure you know where athletes on your teams have gone after their high school days, so you know that’s always a good way for me to start looking at athletes.

The second way is those recruiting websites. So I know of three, (1) NCSA, Next College Student Athlete, again covers all sports that are looking for recruits. So you just go on, sign up, I believe there’s a free version and a paid version. I did both NCSA, and the other one is BeRecruited, when I was a high school athlete as well. So NCSASports.com and BeRecruited.co m are great tools to just get your name out there. So not only through competitions and competing at big meets, you know, getting that self-exposure through performing well, but also getting on those recruiting websites, you know, they make it very very easy for myself [as a coach] to narrow down which event I’m looking for, narrow down what marks I’m looking for in that of event, but for also in other sports, which positions [coaches] are looking for.

And the third way [coaches get in contact with athletes], I get emails and phone calls and text messages from athletes themselves. So high school athletes reach out to college coaches they want to establish the connection themselves instead of the college coach trying to find them. So I’d say it’s a pretty even split amongst those three options. So that is how we find recruits initially.

I would say the biggest things to remember when going through the recruiting process are (1) be responsive , and (2) be task-oriented .

So the first one, be responsive. That just means especially if you are interested in the school and especially if that school would be a great fit for you and you have a chance to really contribute to that team, even if they are a little above athletically where you are currently, then the biggest thing you can do to show you are interested and show that you are willing to make the commitment to improve yourself as an athlete, improve yourself as a person, and contribute to that team eventually is to be responsive. You know, it doesn’t mean responding to everything within the hour or anything like that, but making sure you are taking the time to come up with a coherent, very well-thought out response to each text message, email, whatever it is you are getting from a college coach. You know that is the biggest thing. It makes my job so much easier—it makes college coaches’ jobs so much easier—when they know who is interested and who’s not. Well, I’ll get to the who’s not interested part a little later, but the second most important thing would definitely be to be task-oriented.

Since I've started my coaching career and many other coaches live with the philosophy of 'give the recruit a task to complete so you know they are really interested.' So whether that’s something big like send in your application to the school or something small like hey keep me posted about when you get your schedule for next season, or how did that game or let me know how you did at last game or competition. Being task-oriented will get you very far in the recruiting process because a lot of the recruiting process is just completing small tasks that add up to a big picture. So those are my two big—if you are only going to take away two thing—it is be responsive to college coaches and be task oriented through the recruiting process.

(Question from a student) What are the elements of the email that athletes send that stand out to you? What information is valuable to you when connecting?

Great question! So immediately, I am looking for just coherent, complete sentences. If I just see a jumbled kind of mess of marks and times and height and weight and performances, or anything like that, you know, it doesn’t get me as excited as when I have a recruit reach out and say “I am really interested in Regis College” or “I am really interested in _____.” And the big things are your position, any kind of tangible mark or tangible award, whether that’s like starting for varsity for three years, I have the school record in this, my PRs are this and this, any weight room achievements that you have, any personal records in the weight rooms or lists, any kind of tangible thing a coach can look at and say “okay that the standard for my team” or "this is where they would land." I feel like I have an easy recruiting job in that track & field, I am just looking at the stats. If you can run on my team or not or if you can jump or throw on my team or not, like swimming, we look at your stats and look if you can compete on our team, can you score at our conference championships. For other sports, like soccer or basketball, it really depends on your level of competition. If you’re scoring 30 points a game, but you’ve been on JV for two years that’s not really giving college coaches a whole lot to go off of because they don’t really know the level of competition, so any sort of tangible evidence or tangible data that you can provide that will make you an appealing prospect, that would be very important to put in that initial email. The second thing would absolutely be would be something that tells the coach that you looked at the program, the team, or the school. So, like if I get an email for Regis with someone saying “I’ve wanted to be a mechanical engineer since I was two,” I’m going to tell that athlete “hey maybe Regis isn’t the right fit because we do not have a mechanical engineering degree.” So you know, doing a little bit of research into the school and making sure they offer your major, they have what you’re interesting in studying, is also big.

Looking at the level of their—this is kind of finding the right school, not necessarily something to put in that initial email but just looking to see which coaches you should email, look at their current athletes and see where you stack up against them. Again track and swimming are a little more clear, in that the times I am running now, or the times I’m swimming, or the marks I have, are they comparable to those on the current team? Within the next few years, will you be able to score at my conference meet? And that’s a huge piece to this. At the end of the day, coaches want to do as well as they can within their conference. They want to win their conference, get New England qualifiers, all-New England teams, all-conference teams.

And then the last thing, if you have an area of study you are interested in, make sure to put that in or just some other nod towards the school to show you’ve done a little bit of research.

The next couple of notes I have are if you are interested or not interested in a school, then coaches want to know that. Because if you are not interested in a school, and you kind of lead on a coach with a text message or email every so often, or anything like that, if you know you are not interested in a school, save yourself time and save the coach time and let them know it is not the right fit [for you]. I would absolutely reach out and tell them that instead of not responding because (1) if you don’t respond, you’re gonna get at least two more emails from them, which is just going to waste your time and clutter your inbox, and (2) even though you’re not going to establish a huge relationship with that coach, if maybe you’re transferring, that coach ends up at another school, you’re looking for postgrad employment—which for this group it sounds like in the area of sport management or anything to do with sports—and you come across that coach, they might remember you politely saying, “hey coach, thank you for the email. At this time I don’t think Regis College is the right fit for me.” I really think that goes a long way, and I think that is a very moral and good thing to do. To have those kind of deal breaker conversations as early as you can. As coaches we want to have those conversations as early as we can so we are not wasting our time trying to get someone to come to Regis who doesn’t want to come.

And the last thing I want to touch on, which many questions come out of this from my experience when on that initial phone call, I say “do you have any questions for me,” it’s usually on the recruiting timeline.

So the first step is that initial reach out . 2 out of 3 times, it will come from the coach, 1 out of 3 times it will come from the athlete. So the initial reach out will be anywhere from—and it keeps on getting earlier and earlier—but I would say summer or late sophomore year, summer of sophomore year through the summer of you junior year—especially at the Division III level—that’s when I’m looking at and initially emailing out to athletes. So the summer going into their junior year, throughout their junior year, and the summer afterwards, that is really the bulk of me reaching out to athletes. I know in sports like lacrosse and at higher levels like at Division I or Division II, it could be as early as after your freshman year, you hear people getting recruited, but generally I would say summer after sophomore year through summer after junior year, that’s a good time of when to expect and make those initial emails.

The second step would be that initial phone call . So any time I get an email or questionnaire (recruiting questionnaire), all programs no matter what division, no matter what school, they’re gonna have some sort of questionnaire on their website. If you are interested in a school, either if a coach reaches out to you, they’re probably going to include that questionnaire in the email, or if you go and find a school that you’re interested in and they have your sport and it seems like a good fit, you can go ahead and fill out the questionnaire because one of the coaches or athletic administrators are going to see that and make sure the coach gets in touch with you. So after that, I like to set up a initial phone call to get to know a recruit a little better. If there is a time to practice those, and hopefully it’s not uncomfortable, but if there’s a time to practice those uncomfortable phone calls, the recruiting process is a great time. You can talk to as many coaches as you want and you are going to have a ton of phone calls, and you know some will be easy, and some can be more difficult, depending on how much you like the school, how easy it is to talk to that coach, I think really, the biggest thing I took away from the recruiting process is how to make conversation when there may not be a whole lot there. And that is a valuable skill no matter where you are. So that initial phone call is huge to see not only how you vibe with the coach but also learn way more about the team and the school.

The third step is sending your transcript . I love to say at the end of the day you are a student-athlete, and I love that it’s a student-athlete because you are a student first. You know, unless you are at one of the top tier Division I programs that are just feeders into professional sports, you are going to be a student first, and an athlete second. So the most important thing is that the coach knows and you know that you are going to be a successful student at that school and that you are not going to struggle at that school [or] that you are not going to struggle getting into that school. You know, it is such a relief when I see a questionnaire come through or initially see a transcript that is so great that I am not going to worry at all about their admission status. It is the best feeling in the world to know it is not going to be a headache not only through the recruiting process, but also for those 4 years that they are going to be at the school. So sending transcript, being task oriented, being responsive, sending the transcript as soon as the coach asks for it, after that, it will generally be the second semester of your junior year, you know, because you will have more grades to go off of, and to make sure that you are set for admission and any merit scholarship that comes with that.

The unofficial visit will take place anywhere from the spring semester of your junior year to the spring semester of your senior year, but I would like to think the majority of those unofficial visits are gonna get done between the spring of your junior year to the fall of your senior year. The summer between your junior year and senior year is huge for campus tours, so that would be the next step.

So right now we have initial reach out, initial phone call, send transcript, unofficial visit on campus/campus tour, that can also go along with meeting the coaches, team members, seeing the facilities.

Fifth would be the application . Almost every school in the country is on the Common App, which is a great way to apply to schools. The Common App opens August 1, and that is when schools will start accepting applications and stuff like that, so I would say even if you are not at a school that will give you a lot of help with applications—I think the high schools are doing that more and more where it is part of a class where you work on the college essay and application—I would definitely say, try to get things prepared for that August 1 date and work through August so that your application is complete.

The sixth step is the official visit . Those usually run through your senior fall to your senior spring. So the official visit is where I like to say you get to come to campus and live the life of a Regis College—or whatever college you are looking at—student-athlete, for a couple days, for a day, however that school has it. So you are going to stay overnight with an athlete on the team, you are going to eat breakfast with the team, you are going to go to class, eat lunch, watch a practice, again living the life of a student-athlete, which is really cool and a great way to see if you fit in with the team, how you vibe with the school, and really how you can envision yourself there.

After the official visit, and depending on when your official visit takes place, whether it is in the fall, or like all of my recruits [this year] unfortunately will be in the spring this year because there were no official visits in the fall, which is a little tough, but now I am gearing up, we have 12 recruits coming to our Accepted Students Day , another great way to get to know the coach, get to know potential future teammates, but also a great way to meet other recruits in your class, so if you are able to attend that, that is huge.

And finally, the May 1 decision deadline . Again, not a hard deadline for most schools, but usually the recruiting process is over by then.

[Questions were then asked by some of the ambassadors]

When do you think coming in contact with colleges and college coaches is best? Should you start as a sophomore, junior, etc.?

Again, from a track & field coach standpoint, and I’m sure most other coaches say after the sophomore year is a great time. And really any time after your sophomore year. If you’re a fall sport athlete, after junior year, like if you’re a soccer player, after the junior year season in soccer. If you’re a spring season athlete, after your sophomore season, even after your junior year season, reaching out during that summer going into senior year. So no “ideal” time, probably more ideal for junior fall athletes to contact in winter of junior year and then junior spring athletes, summer going into senior year, but really any time after that sophomore year is good time to start for recruiting.

I’m a sophomore. For the initial email when reaching out to colleges, other than PRs, should you mention your goals that you have for the next few years?

Absolutely! I think that is an awesome one! And you just to give me something to ask you about. How are you going to obtain those goals? What kind of trajectory are you on? What kind of training are you doing? So yeah, I think that’s a great thing to add.

If you don’t know what major you want to study or where you want to go to school, how should you handle recruiting emails from schools?

Sure! Another great question, and definitely one I dealt with when going through the recruiting process myself. I had no idea what I wanted to study, I didn’t know until I was a sophomore in college, and I still chose the wrong one [for me]. I was an environmental studies major, and I ended up becoming a track coach. So, that’s a great question. I would say anything are interested in, again I knew I might be interested in—for me I really enjoyed my earth science classes in high school. If you are more of a math person, if you are more of a soft sciences person, anything like that. Look at their programs and see if there is potentially something you could be interested in, but the big thing is that there are so many factors going into your college decision–location, distance from home, size, campus feel, smaller school vs. bigger school, city school vs. school in the countryside—anything like that, varies person to person. There is no right way to do it, no wrong way to do it. If you are receiving emails from college coaches, I would definitely take a look at their school, look at their statistics from their team and from their school and see if it could be a potential fit. Especially if you don’t know much about where you want to go or what you want to study, definitely respond to anything to see if it could develop into a good opportunity.

How could you go about being recruited to a varsity sports team when you are already committed to the school? (This student-athlete is commitment to play field hockey at a school but is interested in also competing in track & field at the school).

Definitely, if you are already committed and already applied, or even in your case if you are already into the school, that is the big thing. The worst thing is getting an email from a recruit basically saying all of my other options fell through. Can you get me into the school? But if you are already committed, I feel there is absolutely no harm in reaching out to the track coach. I would also check with the field hockey coach to make sure they are ok with you competing on another team.

About Ben Colello

In 2021, Ben Colello was appointed as the head coach at Regis College for cross country, indoor and outdoor track. Prior to becoming the head coach, he served as an assistant coach at Regis and at Harvard University. Ben was a Track & Field Athlete at Dartmouth College from 2014-2018, earning second team all Ivy league honors three times. Ben oversees recruiting for all track programs at Regis College. He also hosted the 2021 Bay State Games Track & Field competition with plans to do so again in 2022. The Sudbury native competed in Bay State Games the summers after 8th and 9th grade.

For more information on recruiting, please visit www.baystategames.org/recruiting-tools

Bay State Games Announces 2021 Future Leaders Scholarship Recipients

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:19:11 GMT

WOBURN (November 18, 2021) – The Bay State Games has selected six statewide scholarship recipients for the 2021 Future Leaders Scholarship Program. These student-athletes were selected from a large applicant pool after a process that included committee reviews of all applications and virtual interviews with selected applicants.

These future leaders were selected based on their achievements and involvement in academics, community service, athletics, and leadership roles. The Bay State Games Future Leaders Scholarship program was established in 1989 and has since distributed nearly $400,000 in financial aid. Each of the high school seniors will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

“While the pandemic has had a significant impact on the high school class of 2022 academically, athletically, and socially, it is extremely impressive to see the outstanding accomplishments this year’s scholarship recipients have achieved in the face of so much adversity," said Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of Bay State Games. "The success these recipients have attained in academics, athletics, community service, and leadership make them truly deserving of this scholarship.”

This year’s six scholarship recipients are:

Olivia Adelabu is from North Andover and is a senior at Pingree School. At Pingree, she competes on the track & field and volleyball teams. Olivia is captain of the track & field team, the school record holder in the high jump, 4x200m, and 200m, has competed in Bay State Games Track & Field for two years, and has been a Bay State Games Ambassador. She is the founder of the Banana Splits, a club for children from divorced families, and a member of the People of Color Coalition, the Student Equity and Inclusion Committee, and the Diversity Council. Olivia is also a poll worker during presidential elections and works to encourage others to register to vote and regularly volunteers at a homeless shelter. During the pandemic, Olivia provided cooking lessons over Zoom for young children in her church. She also made over 100 masks to ship to Louisiana. Olivia was also tasked with creating short stories and art projects to help young children who were just starting school during the pandemic to learn different ways to recognize emotion when everyone is wearing a mask. Olivia plans to study neuroscience and pursue her passion for social justice while also continuing to run track in college.

Leah DeLeon is a native of Lawrence and attends Central Catholic High School, where she is captain of both the volleyball and basketball teams and competes in track & field. In 2021, Leah played for the Northeast team in the Girls Basketball Showcase. She is on the leadership team of Peer Leadership and is also a student ambassador, classroom representative, a member of the Keystone Club, and a Marist Mentor, which pairs her with a child at the local Boys & Girls Club and allows children to have a mentor that helps them throughout the week. For the last 4 years, Leah has also volunteered at a soup kitchen. Leah plans to study psychology and pursue a career in psychiatrics.

Brielle Los is a senior at Chicopee High School, where she is a three-year captain of the soccer team and has also participated on the unified track and unified basketball teams. She played in the Girls Soccer Showcase three times, helping the West team to silver medals in 2018 and 2021 and a bronze medal in 2019. In 2019, Brielle played in the 2019 Norway Cup in Oslo and her team finished 9 ^th out of 64 teams. At school, Brielle is president of her class, president of National Honors Society, and a member of Best Buddies. She was also secretary of National Honors Society as a junior. Brielle won the 2019 AMVETS National Americanism Essay Content. She also organized the Angela Marie Santiago Memorial, a garden at school in memory of their resource officer. After graduation, Brielle hopes to pursue a career in health care.

Yamirelis Matos is a native of Springfield, MA and attends Chicopee High School. She plays basketball and soccer at Chicopee and serves as captain of the basketball team. She is also the captain of her AAU team. Yamirelis has been named Western Mass Super Seven and All-Western Mass First Team since freshman year. Yamirelis helped the Central/West team to a silver medal in the 2021 Girls Basketball Showcase. Yamirelis is a member of both the National Honors Society and Spanish National Honors Society, as well as Best Buddies. She was chosen by teachers at her school to speak to the entire district on the first day of school when returning from hybrid learning. After graduation this spring, Yamirelis will attend Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA where she intends to play basketball and study pharmacy.

Kaleigh Murphy is a senior at Pembroke High School, where she is captain for the field hockey, ice hockey, and softball teams. Kaleigh played in the 2021 Field Hockey Showcase, where she helped the Coastal team to the silver medal. Kaleigh is also a Bay State Games Ambassador. At school, Kaleigh is a member of National Honors Society and DECA. Kaleigh is also part of the art club and has volunteered at the Pembroke Art Festival. She is an assistant coach of the Great Blizzards of Massachusetts, a hockey team for players of all ages with cognitive, mental, or developmental disabilities. After graduation, Kaleigh plans to study sport management.

Nina Tiani is a senior at Hull High School, where she is the captain of the soccer, basketball, and lacrosse teams. During the Fall II season in 2021, Nina also competed in indoor track & field and was named a league all-star. Nina helped the Coastal team to a bronze medal in the 2021 Girls Soccer Showcase. She is vice president of her class and served as a class representative her first three years of high school. Nina is also the treasurer of National Honors Society and a founding member of the Inclusion Project, which is a club meant to teach others how to interact with people who are neuro-divergent. Nina has also completed several community service projects. Nina is ranked #4 in her class and hopes to study business in college.

For more information on the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, click here.

For a list of past recipients and the colleges and universities they've attended, click here .

Bay State Games Launches 33rd Year of Futures Leaders Scholarship

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:13:55 GMT

The Bay State Games is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Future Leaders Scholarship Program. This marks the thirty-third year of this valuable scholarship program that recognizes the leaders of tomorrow who excel in academics, community service, and athletics. The scholarship program is available to any Massachusetts high school student in the class of 2022. Due to the cancellation of some sports in the 2021 Summer Games, participation in the Bay State Games is not required but is recommended. Six $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the top applicants.

“The Future Leaders Scholarship Program was established in 1989 and Bay State Games is proud to have distributed over $380,000 in scholarship funds to deserving Massachusetts high school students since its inception,” says Kevin Cummings, Bay State Games Executive Director. “Bay State Games Scholarship recipients are true leaders in the classroom, the community, and on the field of play, and we are pleased to be able to recognize their outstanding achievements.”

Candidates must submit their application information online by October 14, 2020. The selection process will begin with a review of each student’s application, written recommendations, and transcripts. A number of students will then be selected for virtual interviews which will be conducted the week of November 8. At the conclusion of interviews, six statewide scholarship winners will be announced.

Additional information on the scholarship and a link to an application form can be found at www.baystategames.org/future-leaders-scholarship .

For questions, email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555.

Bay State Games Selects Athletes of the Year

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:55:45 GMT

Jordan Talty of Reading selected as Female Athlete of the Year and Brady O'Donnell of Newburyport selected as Male Athlete of the Year

Left: Jordan Talty at 2021 BSG Figure Skating competition; Right: Brady O'Donnell at 2021 BSG Boys Soccer Showcase

After holding Summer Games for the first time since 2019, Bay State Games has selected its Athletes of the Year. This award is based on participation in the Games and other athletic achievements. The 2021 selections for Athlete of the Year are:

Female Athlete – Jordan Talty

Male Athlete – Brady O’Donnell

Jordan Talty is a resident of Reading, MA who has been competing in figure skating for 14 years. This past year Jordan was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Determined not to let that interfere, she has persevered in her skating by passing her senior freeskate in December and qualifying for the Excel National Festival where she competed in August.

Jordan competed in Bay State Games for the first time in 2012 and won gold in pre-preliminary test track. Most recently, Jordan won gold in senior ladies short program and silver in senior ladies freeskate in the 2021 BSG figure skating competition. In 2017, she was also a show performer, which she earned by winning gold in the open freeskate. Jordan has competed at two State Games of Americas and has won several medals. In 2017, she won two medals, and in 2019, she followed up her performance by winning 5 medals (3 gold and 2 bronze).

Outside of Bay State Games, Jordan earned a bronze medal in the Colonial Open in Senior Ladies Excel (2021), was a pewter medalist in the New England Regional Singles Intermediate Ladies (2020), USFS Excel National Festival Intermediate Ladies Champion (2019), Boston Open pewter medalist Intermediate Ladies (2019), and Cranberry Open silver medalist Intermediate Ladies Short (2019). She was also awarded the 2021 Lillian Tribby Award and 2020 Nelson S Burbank Athlete of the Year from North Shore Skating Club and was also named 2019 Most Improved Skater from North Shore Skating Club.

Jordan also spends time as a Reading Kids Connect Mentor, a Reading Recreation Special Skates Volunteer, and a North Shore Skating JR Club volunteer where she teaches Learn to Skate where she is a great role model and mentor to the younger skaters just starting their journey. Jordan is headed to Michigan State University this fall.

Brady O’Donnell is a rising senior at Newburyport High School. Brady has been playing soccer for 15 years. This past summer, he played on the Northeast team in the Boys Soccer Showcase. He scored every goal for the team in the tournament.

When he was born, Brady was diagnosed with a very rare syndrome as parents Carrie and Chris were told to prepare themselves to raise a child with significant disabilities. At age 3, defying his diagnosis, Children's Hospital Boston named him its 2007 Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Champion for Massachusetts. By age 3, Brady endured several surgical procedures to remove precancerous lesions, has overcome a brain abnormality and legal blindness in his left eye to thrive as a student-athlete.

Brady made the varsity soccer team as a freshman at Newburyport High School and continued to grow over the next two years, becoming not only the leading scorer as a junior this year for his high school team but second in overall points in the entire conference. His efforts led Newburyport High School to its first ever Cape Ann League Championship in the fall of 2020. He was named team captain as a junior and was also named Most Valuable Offensive Player this past season. Other soccer accolades include being named to Cape Ann League All-Star First Team and Daily News All-Star Team. Brady plays club soccer for Rush North Shore and just returned from Barcelona where his team placed 3rd in a European tournament after they trained at FC Barcelona, Espanyol Girona, and Villareal.

A well-rounded student-athlete, Brady has excelled academically as well. He was inducted into the National Honor Society last year, has made the honor roll every semester of high school, garnering an impressive 4.3 grade point average.

Outside of playing soccer, Brady volunteers to coach players aged 3-5 with Newburyport Youth Soccer, 5th-8th graders with Elite Week. He also volunteers for Christmas Tree Santas, distributing free Christmas trees to area families in need. Since was little he has been a snow angel, shoveling and raking for his elderly next-door neighbor.

Individuals chosen as Bay State Games Athlete of the Year were also submitted for recognition as the National State Games Athlete of the Year. Brady O’Donnell was selected as the NCSG Male Athlete of the Year – 18 & older. Brady, along with the other National Athlete of the Year recipients will be recognized at the National Congress of State Games annual symposium on September 29 at the SportsTravel Awards Luncheon in Atlantic City.

For more information on the Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program and past winners, go to www.baystategames.org/AOY .

Bay State Games 39th Annual Summer Games Nearing Completion

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:32:28 GMT

After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bay State Summer Games held nearly two dozen events in the months of June and July. Due to the support of hundreds of volunteer coaches and officials, the Bay State Games successfully executed competitive events for the 2021 Summer Games, hosting nearly 5,000 athletes.

Despite facing many challenges related to the pandemic, Bay State Games saw growth in numerous sports, including softball, figure skating, archery, pickleball, and track & field. Unfortunately, some sports like wrestling and judo were not able to take place this summer but Bay State Games remains hopeful they will return in the future.

“When Bay State Games received word in May that state regulations would allow for youth sport events to proceed, our goal was to provide participants in as many sports as possible the opportunity to compete in sports they may have not been able to for over a year,” said Executive Director Kevin Cummings. “While in many cases, the event format may have been different than what athletes had experienced in the past, participants expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to get back out onto the field of play.”

In an untraditional start to the Summer Games, the first event was figure skating, which is typically held in the Winter Games. The competition was held in mid-June at Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink in Boxborough and attracted more skaters than the 2020 competition prior to the pandemic.

Events continued in July with eight team sports, including baseball, basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, softball, and volleyball, over a 10-day span. The following three weekends in July included basketball, weightlifting, pickleball, 6v6 field hockey, footgolf, archery, rugby, and swimming.

Bay State Games has two final events scheduled for August. Fencing, with more than 150 participants, will take place August 21-22 at Boston Fencing Club in Brighton, and badminton will take place with over 200 participants August 27-29 at Boston Badminton in Westborough.

Complete results of all 2021 sports can be found here .

All athletes who competed in the 2021 Summer Games who are a member of the high school class of 2022 are eligible for the 2021 Future Leaders Scholarship. The deadline to apply is October 14. For more details, visit www.baystategames.org/future-leaders-scholarship .

The Bay State Games looks forward to celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Summer Games in 2022. Plans are being developed to mark this milestone throughout the upcoming year.

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2021 Boys Lacrosse Showcase Recap

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:52:52 GMT

Boys Lacrosse Showcase took place Monday, July 12 - Wednesday, July 14 at Veterans Field Complex in Waltham

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY

Central/Northeast - 2 v. Metro - 19

Metro came out to a flying start and never looked back as they combined for 19 total goals. Aidan Oates (#8) out of BC High proved his offensive power by scoring 6 of those goals. The lone goal scorer for the Central/Northeast squad was Aidan Swift (#2).

Southeast/Coastal - 10 v. West - 16

In a back and forth, high scoring game, West prevailed over Southeast/Coastal by a score of 16-10. Devin Lampron (#16), Carson Meczywor (#23), and Ernie Lamprant (#24) paced the offense with 4 goals each for the West. Southeast/Coastal goalie Daniel Cody (#11) had 15 saves in the loss.

Metro - 6 v. Southeast/Coastal - 7

Metro and Southeast/Coastal fought to the end in a defensive battle where faceoffs seemed to be the difference. Southeast/Coastal came out on top by a score of 7-6 as 5 different players scored in the win.

West - 16 v. Central/Northeast - 7

The West continued to prove their dominance as they put 16 on the board winning by a final score of 16-7 as Devin Lampron (#16) had 4 goals for the squad. Despite solid goaltending and a balanced attack by the offense of Central/Northeast, the West came away with the two points.

Southeast/Coastal - 12 v. Central/Northeast - 1

Southeast/Coastal showed their power in every aspect of the game winning 12 faceoffs and potting 12 goals. 4 players recorded 2 or more goals in the win including Theo Stamatel (#7), John O’Reilly (#13), Evan Paturze (#1), and Luke Thompson (#12).

Metro - 19 v. West - 14

Metro was able to put up impressive numbers finishing with 19 goals, 14 faceoff wins, and 4 different players recording 2 or more goals. Leading the way for Metro was Aidan Oates (#8) and Emmett Martin (#11) as Oates finished with 4 goals and 5 assists and Martin finished with 8 goals and 1 assist.

GOLD MEDAL GAME - Metro - 14 v. Southeast/Coastal - 3

As time ticked down, it was obvious that Metro would walk away from the tournament wearing a gold medal as their strong play carried them to a 14-3 win over Southeast/Coastal in the final game of the tournament. Aidan Oates (#8) and Emmett Martin (#11) again paced the offense for the Metro squad combining for 11 total points in the win. Southeast/Coastal goalie Daniel Coady (#11) recorded 13 saves in the loss.

2021 Softball Showcase Recap

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:47:59 GMT

Softball Showcase took place Tuesday, July 13 - Thursday, July 15 at Willard Field in Devens.

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY

Tuesday, July 13

Game 1

Southeast – 9

Coastal – 2

Both Southeast and Coastal’s pitchers threw three scoreless innings. Before giving up a run in the fourth inning, Coastal’s Madeline Hornung struck out five batters, and Southeast’s Amaya Santimore struck out four batters, respectively. The game opened up in the sixth when Southeast’s Taylor Dolan lead off the inning with a triple. Southeast plated three in the sixth and five in the seventh to cruise to a 9-2 win over Coastal.

Game 2

Metro – 6

Northeast – 8

Metro opened the event plating two runs in the top of the first inning, thanks to hits from Gricelda Castro and Madison Wong. Northeast responded with a run in the bottom half of the first. Metro followed the first inning performance with another strong second inning by plating three more runs. With a 5-1 Metro advantage, it seemed like the yellow team would run away with the game. This was not the case, as Northeast dominated the rest of the game, outscoring Metro 7-1 in the final three innings. Kylie Anthony sent a shot to left-center to hit the two game-winning runs in the fifth inning. The game ended in six innings due to the time limit with a score of 8-6, Northeast.

Game 3

Central – 9

Southeast – 11

Both teams started the game with a bang, plating four runs apiece in the first inning. Central started the first inning with four singles in a row before recording their first out. Southeast put their first five-out-of six runners on base before recording their first out as well. Central responded with two runs thanks to a Camden Heenan triple. Southeast responded in the third with two runs thanks to Julia Friday’s clutch solo home run. Southeast scored five runs in the fourth inning to make it an 11-6 game. Central made a respectable comeback, plating three runs in the fifth inning, but the game ended early due to the time limit. Central’s Deirdre Leahy finished the game 3-4 with three runs scored, and Southeast’s Julia Friday was 2-3 with a home run, 2 RBI.

Game 4

West – 14

Metro – 4

West wasted no time in the first inning, as the first seven batters reached base and scored. Metro scored two runs in the second and two in fourth but was not enough as West cruised on to a 14-4 win. West’s pitching tandem Sarah Ross and Hailey Wodecki kept the Metro bats at bay, striking out eight batters in only five innings of work.

Game 5

Coastal – 4

Central – 5

Coastal had control of most of the game, plating a run in the first, third and fourth innings. Central responded with a run in the fourth, making it a 3-1 game. Coastal plated a run in the sixth inning for insurance, making it a 4-1 game. Central made a roaring comeback in the bottom of the sixth inning, scoring four runs thanks to four singles in a row. The game ended early due to the time limit, and Central won the game 5-4.

Game 6

Northeast – 1

West – 9

West plated four runs in the first three innings of the game and cruised to a 9-1 victory over Northeast. Hannah Wodecki led the West offense, going 4-4 with a triple, 4 RBI and two runs scored. Sarah Hough was 2-2 with two doubles as well. Isabel Putnam led the Northeast offense going 2-3 with a pair of singles.

Wednesday, July 14

Game 7

Northeast – 5

Coastal – 10

Northeast started the second day, scoring two runs in the first inning and shutting down the Coastal offense. The game did not trend in Northeast’s favor for long as Coastal scored 10 runs in the last three innings of the game to cruise to a 10-5 victory. Northeast’s Isabella Fernald led the way going 3-3 with a double and a home run.

Game 8

Metro – 14

Southeast – 4

Both pitchers kept the opposing team’s bats at bay as Southeast and Metro failed to score in the first two innings. Metro broke a scoreless tie in the top of the third by scoring four runs thanks to Madi Wong’s clutch RBI double. Maya Tuozzolo homered in the fifth to put the game out of reach. Metro cruised to a 14-4 victory as Northeast’s bats failed to hang with Metro’s.

Game 9

Central – 5

Metro – 3

Central and Metro’s offense flailed in the first with both teams going down in order. Central opened the game up in the second inning after an Ashley Parker two-run-homerun. Metro responded in the third inning after Sophia Hazarika’s RBI double. Hazarika scored after a safety squeeze, making it a 2-2 tie at the end of the third. Central scored two in the fourth and shut the door on Metro to win 5-3 in five innings. The game ended early due to the time limit.

Game 10

West – 19

Southeast – 0

Hannah Wodecki hit a three-run homerun in the top of the first inning to give West an early 3-0 lead. Southeast struggled to generate any offense as West’s Sarah Ross did not give up a single run through five innings of work. West scored 11 runs in the sixth inning and went on to win 19-0.

Game 11

Central – 9

Northeast – 4

Central put the game away early after a five-run first inning. Grace Jones hit a grand slam to put Central up 4-0 early. From there, Central added five more runs and scattered four runs across six innings to win 9-4.

Game 12

Coastal – 0

West – 11

West continued their hot streak as they strung five hits in a row to score six runs in the first inning. Coastal had no response as West tacked on five more runs on and cruised to an 11-0 victory. West’s Hannah Wodecki went 2-3 with a double and two runs scored. West’s Rebecca Littlehale pitched a one-hit shutout to earn the victory.

Thursday, July 15

Game 13

Metro – 2

Coastal – 10

Coastal started the game quickly and never looked back. Coastal retired the first three batters in order, then scored seven runs in the first inning to put them ahead 7-0. Coastal held Metro scoreless until the fourth inning; nevertheless, it was not enough, as Coastal cruised to a 10-2 victory in six innings.

Game 14

West – 11

Central – 1

West dominated through the first two days, and day 3 was no exception. West’s Katelyn Baker set the tone with a leadoff double. Baker would later score after a Maggie Rubeck RBI single. Central responded with one run in the first inning but failed to score after that. West scored ten more runs through six innings and cruised to an 11-1 victory over Central.

Game 15

Northeast – 3

Southeast – 9

Southeast scored four runs in the first two innings and cruised for the rest of the game. Northeast struggled to keep up with the Southeast’ hot bats while only managing three runs. Southeast tacked on five runs in the last two innings of the game to win 9-3.

Bronze Medal Game

Central – 4

Coastal – 14

The BSG Softball Showcase bronze medal game featured #4 Coastal taking on #3 Central. Coastal started the game with a bang after scoring four runs in the first inning. The girls in green scored three more runs in the second inning to make it a 7-0 Coastal advantage. Central responded with three runs in the third inning, but it was not enough as Coastal cruised to a 14-4 win a bronze medal finish. Coastal’s Marissa Durette lead the way, going 3-4 with two doubles and three runs scored.

Gold Medal Game

Southeast – 1

West – 11

The BSG Softball Showcase gold medal game featured #2 Southeast versus #1 West. West dominated the entire event thus far, beating almost every team by double digits. Southeast knew they had to score lots of runs to compete. Southeast started the game aggressively, scratching one run in the top of the first inning after a sacrifice fly. That is all they would get as sisters Sarah and Lauren Ross no-hit Southeast for the rest of the game. West managed 11 runs across five innings to win the gold in mercy-rule fashion.

2021 Girls Basketball Showcase Recap

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:45:03 GMT

Girls Basketball Showcase took place Saturday, July 17 - Sunday, July 18 at The Rivers School in Weston

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY

Game 1 - Central/West v. Metro

The opening game of the 2021 Girls Basketball Showcase did not disappoint as Central/West and Metro battled ending in a 2 point game. Metro was able to prevail 59-57 with #8 Bleu Kerr scoring 24 points in the win.

Game 2 - Northeast v. Southeast/Coastal

Southeast/Coastal set the tone for the rest of the tournament as the scoring was evenly spread out throughout the roster. #6 Lauren Dunn of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School had 14 points in the loss for the Northeast squad.

Game 3 - Central/West v. Northeast

Central/West was able to gain their first win of the tournament after defeating team Northeast. Two notable players #1 Rylee Barrieault (13 points) and #6 Kylie Schrock (12 points) both had double digits for their respective teams.

Game 4 - Metro v. Southeast/Coastal

Southeast/Coastal continued their winning ways as #5 Sophie Bradbury was able to help propel her team over Metro with a strong performance in the 2nd quarter potting 2 3’s and 10 points.

Game 5 - Northeast v. Metro

Northeast player #4 Tatum Murray hit 3 3’s in the 3rd quarter for a total of 11 points. #6 Faith Newton for Metro had a strong performance in the team’s win finishing with 25 points with 3 3’s in the 3rd quarter.

Game 6 - Southeast/Coastal v. Central/West

Southeast/Coastal played to a convincing win against the Central/West squad receiving 17 points from #5 Sophie Bradbury of East Bridgewater. Central/West was able to spread out their scoring amongst several different players.

Game 7 (Bronze Medal) - Northeast v. Central/West

Central/West was able to capture the Bronze medal defeating Northeast 75-63. #11 Nicole Moran of Framingham High School had 23 points in the win including seven 3-pointers.

Game 8 (Gold Medal) - Metro v. Southeast/Coastal

Metro and Southeast/Coastal put on a show for the gold medal game. The nail-biting game ended in a 85-71 Southeast/Coastal win earning them the 1st place spot. It was truly a team effort as they had 3 players in double digits. Despite the loss, Metro player #8 Bleu Kerr had 21 points.

Girls Volleyball Showcase Recap

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:28:35 GMT

Girls Volleyball Showcase took place Saturday, July 10 - Sunday, July 11 at The Rivers School in Weston

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY

Match 1 - Metro v. Northeast

Northeast opened up the Girls Volleyball showcase with two wins against Metro 25-14 and 25-21.

Match 2 - Southeast v. Coastal

Southeast started their day with two wins again Coastal, 25-15 and 25-14.

Match 3 - Central v. West

West took Central in two straight sets 25-17 and 25-21.

Match 4 - Northeast v. Southeast

Northeast continued their winning ways with a sweep against Northeast 25-16 and 25-23.

Match 5 - Central v. Metro

In two tight sets, Central came out on top both times winning 25-21 and 25-22.

Match 6 - Coastal v. West

Continuing the steak of swept matches, Coastal beat West 25-18 and 25-16.

Match 7 - Southeast v. Central

In a tight first set, Central took the win 25-23 while Southeast bounced back to win the next set 25-13.

Match 8 - Northeast v. Coastal

Northeast won 25-16 and 25-21 to remain unbeaten.

Match 9 - Metro v. West

The two teams split with West winning the first set 25-17 and Metro won the second 25-16.

Match 10 - Central v. Northeast

Northeast again won both sets by a score of 25-18 and 25-17 against Central.

Match 11 - Metro v. Coastal

Coastal dominated the first set winning 25-9, but Metro put up a fight in the second set before falling to Coastal 25-20.

Match 12 - West v. Southeast

Southeast won the first set 25-21. The second set was one of the most exciting ones of the day. After a close back-and-forth game, Southeast came out on top 29-27.

Match 13 - Southeast v. Metro

Carrying over from their two wins Saturday, Southeast opened up gameplay on Sunday with two wins over Metro 25-17 and 25-21. Southeast finished this round in second while Metro finished in sixth.

Match 14 - Northeast v. West

Northeast remained undefeated to start Sunday with two wins against West 25-15 and 25-15. Northeast enters the playoffs as the top seed with West finishing fourth.

Match 15 - Central v. Coastal

To round out the round robin play, Coastal swept Central 25-13 and 25-22. Coastal finished in third place heading to the playoffs and Central finished fifth.

Challenge 1 - Coastal v. Metro

In a one set play-in round, Coastal defeated Metro 25-14.

Challenge 2 - West v. Central

In the second challenge, Central won 25-19 to advance to the semifinals.

Semifinal 1 - Southeast v. Coastal

Coastal came out strong in the first set winning by a dominant score of 25-13 against #2 seed Southeast. Southeast bounced back in the second set 25-22 to force a third set. In a back-and-forth competitive third set, Coastal pushed Southeast to the distance before falling 16-14. Southeast advances to the gold medal match while Coastal will play for bronze.

Semifinal 2 - Northeast v. Central

Keeping with their winning ways, Northeast defeated Central in straight sets 25-21 and 21-14. Northeast advances to the gold medal match having not lost a single set.

Bronze Medal Match - Coastal v. Central

Coastal cruised to the bronze medal winning 25-12 and 25-13.

Gold Medal Match - Southeast v. Northeast

This match up between the top two seeds did not disappoint. Northeast won the first set by the close score of 25-22. In the next set, Southeast put up a fight and handed Northeast their first set loss of the tournament by the score of 26-24. In the final set, the competitive play was back-and-forth, finishing with Northeast coming out on top by a score of 16-14. With the win, Northeast captured the gold medal and Southeast had to settle for silver.

2021 Boys Volleyball Showcase Recap

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:45:47 GMT

Boys Volleyball Showcase took place Saturday, July 10 - Sunday, July 11 at The Rivers School in Weston

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY

Match 1 - Metro v. Northeast

Northeast won both sets by the scores 25-21 and 25-18.

Match 2 - Southeast/Coastal v. Central/West

The teams split the two sets with Southeast/Coastal winning the first one 25-15 and Central/West winning the second 25-13.

Match 3 - Central/West v. Metro

In their second match of the day, Central/West swept Metro 25-13 and 25-12.

Match 4 - Southeast/Coastal v. Northeast

After a close set of 25-21, Northeast dominated the second set, winning 25-13 to sweep Southeast/Coastal.

Match 5 - Northeast v. Central/West

In the closest match of the day, Central/West walked away with two wins after beating Northeast 25-19 and 25-22.

Match 6 - Southeast/Coastal v. Metro

The two teams split with Metro winning the first set 25-18 and Southeast/Coastal winning 25-10 in the second to wrap up the first day of the tournament for the boys.

Semifinal 1 - Central/West v. Metro

After two tight sets (25-21 and 23-25) Central/West walked away with the victory over Metro in the decisive set 15-10 to earn a spot in the gold medal match.

Semifinal 2 - Northeast v. Southeast/Coastal

Northeast dominated both sets on route to 25-15 and 25-16 victories.

Bronze Medal Match - Metro v. Southeast/Coastal

The bronze medal match was competitive the whole way through. Southeast/Coastal won the first set 25-21 and Metro bounced back to win the second set 25-22. In a back-and-forth final set that took two tries to finish, Southeast/Coastal came away with the victory 17-15 to earn the bronze medal.

Gold Medal Match - Central/West v. Northeast

In yet another tight match, Northeast won the first set 25-23 and Central/West won the second 25-23. In the final set, Northeast went on a run to defeat top-seed, Central/West by a score of 15-12 to win the gold medal.

2021 Boys Soccer Showcase Recap

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:36:19 GMT

Boys Soccer Showcase took place Saturday, July 10 - Sunday, July 11 at Veterans Field Complex in Waltham

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY

After heavy rain cancelled all games on the first day of the tournament, teams were ready to play on Saturday.

Game 1 - West v. Northeast

The squad from the West dominated game play and potted 4 goals against team Northeast. M/F Jack Leland (#19) and F/M Byron Peabody (#4) each scored 2 goals in the win highlighting the offense.

Game 2 - Southeast/Coastal v. Metro

Game recap coming soon.

Game 3 - Southeast/Coastal v. Northeast

Northeast was blanked by Southeast/Coastal 4-0.

Game 4 - West v. Metro

Game recap coming soon.

Gold Medal Game - West v. Southeast/Coastal

In a physical game, Southeast/Coastal walked away with the win over West 2-1 and went undefeated in the tournament.

Bronze Medal Game - Northeast v. Metro

Metro went on an offensive tear, scoring 6 goals to defeat Northeast 6-2.

2021 Girls Soccer Showcase Recap

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:29:50 GMT

Girls Soccer Showcase took place Saturday, July 10 - Sunday, July 11 at Veterans Field Complex in Waltham

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY

After heavy rain cancelled all games on the first day of the tournament, teams were ready to play on Saturday.

Game 1 - West v. Northeast

Northeast was off to a good start, holding off the West team in a 3-2 victory.

Game 2 - Coastal v. Southeast

Game recap coming soon.

Game 3 - Northeast v. Southeast

The Northeast team in blue combined for 4 goals in the first half and an additional 2 in the second half. Southeast was unable to convert and fell to Northeast 7-1. 2 out of the 7 goals were scored by Veronica Ortega Pulgarin (#6) hailing from Saugus, MA.

Game 4 - Coastal v. West

After 90 minutes of play, the team from the West was able to walk away with a 4-1 win over team Coastal. Scoring 2 goals in each half, the offense of the West was able to shine as 4 different players were credited with the tallies.

Game 5 - West v. Southeast

The West team had an offensive breakthrough led by F/M Kayla McGrath (#16) who recorded 4 goals out of the teams total 6. Southeast held their own but fell to West by a score of 6-1.

Game 6 - Northeast v. Coastal

Game recap coming soon.

Bronze Medal Game - Southeast v. Coastal

Game recap coming soon.

Gold Medal Game - West v. Northeast

In a thrilling game that took penalty kicks to decide a winner, Northeast wrapped up their tournament by going undefeated and beating West 2-1.

2021 Baseball Showcase Recap

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:43:07 GMT

Baseball Showcase took place Tuesday, July 6 - Thursday, July 8 at Monan park at BC High School

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY

Tuesday, July 6

Game 1

Metro – 17

Coastal – 8

Coastal came out of the gates quickly, putting up five runs in the first inning of the game. Metro clawed its way back into the game thanks to brothers Ronan and Gavin Donahue, who both hit triples in the fourth inning to make it a 7-7 game in the fourth. Metro exploded for nine runs in the last two innings of the game to cruise to a 17-8 victory. Ronan Donahue finished the game 4-5 with a triple and three runs scored.

Game 2

Southeast – 4

Northeast – 7

Northeast started the game with the first four batters reaching base and scoring, making it a 4-0 game after the top of the first. Northeast’s Jack Iannibelli quieted the Southeast bats, giving up two earned runs and striking out five in four innings of work. Northeast cruised to a 7-4 victory over Southeast. Northeast’s Eric Paradis was 3-3 with a triple.

Game 3

Central – 9

Northeast – 3

Will Parker started his BSG Baseball debut with a lead-off home run in the first inning of the game, taking an early 1-0 lead. Northeast answered back with Chis Faraca’s RBI single to tie the game 1-1. Central scored five runs in the next three innings to put the game out of reach for the Northeast squad, winning the game 9-3. Will Parker went 3-3 with a home run and a double.

Game 4

West – 5

Coastal – 5

West took an early 2-0 lead during the first two innings thanks to a pair of Coastal mishaps in the infield. West tacked on three more runs to make it a 5-0 game after the top of sixth. Coastal came roaring back, scoring five runs in the last two innings, making it a 5-5 ball game after regulation. Both teams failed to score in the eighth inning, forcing the game to finish in a tie due to time-limit restrictions. West’s Ryan Gaughan gave up no earned runs through four innings of work.

Game 5

West – 13

Southeast – 10

West jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first three innings of the game, capitalizing on walks and extra-base hits. Facing a 13-run deficit, Southeast came back to score 10 runs in the last three innings of the game. Nevertheless, the effort was not enough as West won 13-10. West’s Ray Toth went 2-3 with a double and three runs scored.

Game 6

Metro – 2

Central – 4

In the last game of the day, Metro scored two runs in the first two innings, making it a two-run game after the bottom of the second. Metro’s Rob Iannetta kept the Central bats at bay, for the most part, giving up no runs through the first five innings of the game. In the bottom of the sixth, walks, hits, and a Metro error allowed Central to come back and score four runs. Central shut the door in the top of the seventh, winning their second game of the day 4-2. Matt Favazzo had a day for Metro, going 3-3 with a double and a run scored. Metro’s Rob Iannetta and Central’s Ryan Garner went the distance for their respective teams.

Wednesday, July 7

Game 7

Central – 16

Southeast – 5

In the first game of Day Two, Southeast jumped out to an early 4-1 lead thanks to a Steve Nardelli double and a Ben Whitman RBI-single. Central dominated the rest of the game, outscoring Southeast 15-1. Central’s Will Parker went 3-3, reaching base four times, and the Central staff combined for 13 strikeouts through seven innings of work.

Game 8

Northeast – 8

West – 12

The bats were on display during the matchup between West and Northeast. Both teams scored three runs apiece in the first inning. Northeast took a late lead into the seventh inning, winning 8-6. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Northeast walked the bases loaded, and West scratched two runs to tie it 8-8. With one out and bases loaded, West’s Michael Toth blasted a walk-off grand slam to deep left center, giving his team the win, 12-8 over Northeast.

Game 9

Metro – 2

West – 6

Both Metro and West stranded runners in scoring position multiple times at the beginning of the game. Both teams broke a 0-0 tie in the fourth inning; however, West scored six runs to take a commanding 6-1 lead. West cruised on to a 6-2 victory as Metro only responded with one run in the sixth inning. Raymond Toth had 3 RBI, thanks to a bases-clearing double in the fourth inning.

Game 10

Coastal – 6

Central – 5

Central exploded for a four-run first inning thanks to a couple of walks and Tony Salvatelli’s two-run RBI single. Central would score one more in the third inning, but that is all they would get. After five innings, Central lead 5-2; however, Coastal went on to scratch three runs in the sixth to knot the game at 5-5. Neither team scored in the seventh, leading to extra innings. In the top of the eighth, Coastal took advantage of an infield error and scratched a run to take a one-run lead. Central went down in order in the eighth inning as Coastal hung on to win 6-5.

Game 11

Northeast – 5

Coastal – 12

Coastal Erupted for 10 runs in the first three innings leading Northeast 10-0. Nolan Deandrade set the tone early as he hit a bases-clearing double in the first inning. Down 12-0 in the sixth inning, Northeast found momentum and scratched five runs across. Nevertheless, the effort was not enough as Coastal beat Northeast 12-5 in six innings due to time restrictions. Coastal had 13 hits on the day.

Game 12

Southeast – 1

Metro – 10

Southeast took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. That didn’t discourage Metro as they responded with 10 runs in the bottom half of the inning, scoring off seven walks and three base hits. After the first inning, both teams played great defense behind excellent pitching, as neither team scored for the rest of the day. Metro went on to win 10-1. Metro’s Gavin Donahue went 2-2 with a bases-clearing triple.

Thursday, July 8

Game 13

Northeast – 5

Metro – 2

In the first matchup of the last day, Both Metro and Northeast scored one run apiece in the first inning. Northeast went on to cross four more runs in the next two innings to take a commanding 5-1 run lead after three innings. However, Metro wasn’t out of the game as Gavin Donahue blasted a solo home run over the Green Monster to make it 5-2 in the sixth. Northeast found themselves in a jam in the bottom of the seventh but managed to get the last two batters out to seal the victory 5-2.

Game 14

Coastal – 18

Southeast – 4

Southeast’s defense flailed in the early portion of the game, allowing Coastal to cruise to an easy 18-4 win. Coastal’s Raymond McNaught and Nolan Deandrade lead the offense with two hits apiece. Coastal’s defense was on full display, turning two double plays and recording 19 of the 21 outs.

Game 15

West – 2

Central – 5

The final game was the perfect match-up to close out the showcase. At this point, West was in first place with a 3-0-1 record. Central was in second place with a 3-1 record. The winner of this game wins the gold medal. In the first inning, West threatened to score early but stranded two on base. Next, Central’s Will Parker walked up to the plate and did what he does best, sending a lead-off blast over the green monster to give Central an early 1-0 lead. Central scored one more run to make it 2-0 thanks to a Matt Kustigan RBI single. Down 3-0 in the top of the third, West scored two runs to cut the lead down to one. Central responded in the third inning and tacked one more in the sixth inning to cruise to a 5-2 win and a first-place finish in the Bay State Games Baseball Showcase.

2021 Field Hockey Showcase Recap

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:27:01 GMT

Field Hockey Showcase took place Saturday, July 10 - Sunday, July 11 at Veterans Field Complex in Waltham

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY

After heavy rain cancelled all games on the first day of the tournament, teams were ready to play on Saturday.

Game 1 - Coastal v. Central

In the opening game of the 2021 Bay State Summer Games Field Hockey tournament, Coastal proved themselves to be a tough competitor after blanking Central 3-0. Coastal spread the wealth across the offense as there were 3 different goal scorers in the win.

Game 2 - West v. Southeast

Both teams were defensively sound in this game as a combined 1 goal was scored between the two teams. Midfielder Elizabeth Santore (#11) got the go-ahead, and game winning, goal to send West past Southeast 1-0.

Game 3 - Metro/Northeast v. Central

Metro/Northeast set the tone for the rest of the tournament with a dominant performance. The team had 3 different goal scorers in the win blanking Central by a score of 3-0.

Game 4 - Coastal v. West

A well balanced attack from team Coastal led them to prevail over West by a score of 4-2. Avery Johnsen (#1) of East Falmouth, MA and Falmouth HS paced the offense with two goals for the Coastal squad.

Game 5 - Metro/Northeast v. Southeast

Smooth sailing for Metro/Northeast as they were able to cruise past Southeast by a score of 4-0. Grace Seabury (#11) of Wakefield HS highlighted the offense scoring 2 goals for the squad.

Game 6 - West v. Central

In a very evenly fought game, Central was able to edge West by a score of 2-1. Goal scorers for Central included Olivia Lozoraitis (#7) and Katelyn Fairhurst (#3) while Madyson Kuchieski (#1) found the back of the net for the West.

Game 7 - Coastal v. Metro/Northeast

Metro/Northeast received a hat-trick from D/M Alana Richardson (#7) and slid past team Coastal for a 3-1 win.

Game 8 - Southeast v. Coastal

As time ran down, neither Southeast or Coastal could find the back of the net resulting in the game ending in a 1-1 tie. Zofia Bangs (#9) of Stoughton, MA, recorded the single goal for team Southeast while Kaleigh Murphy of Pembroke, MA had the goal for Coastal.

Game 9 - West v. Metro/Northeast

In a very close, evenly-matched battle, Grace Seabury (#11) and Alana Richardson (#7) lifted Metro/Northeast over West 2-1 with Madyson Kuchieski (#1) getting the lone goal for the West.

Game 10 - Southeast v. Central

Central cruised on to a 3-1 win spreading the goal scoring amongst #1 Chloe Kaeller (2) and #15 Alyssa Macneil (1). Megan Courtney (#14) out of South Hadley HS had the lone tally for team Southeast.

Bronze Medal Game - West v. Central

In the afternoon matinee, Central was able to squeeze by the West earning themselves the bronze medal and a 2-2 record on the weekend. This 2-1 defeat at the hands of Central moved the West into 4th place with a 1-3 record.

Gold Game - Coastal v. Metro/Northeast

Gold Medal Game - Metro/Northeast v. Coastal

Metro/Northeast continued their winning ways earning themselves the gold medal with a 1-0 win over team Coastal in the championship game. Despite a strong effort from Coastal, (# ) was able to beat the goaltender securing the win for Metro/Northeast. Metro/Northeast finished the showcase 4-0 while Coastal finished at 2-1-1.

2021 Boys Ice Hockey Showcase Recap

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:33:50 GMT

Boys Ice Hockey Showcase took place Thursday, July 8 - Sunday, July 11 at New England Sports Center in Marlborough

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY

Game 1 - Metro/Northeast v. Southeast/Coastal

In the opening game of the 2021 BSG Boys Ice Hockey Showcase, Metro/Northeast and Southeast/Coastal battled to a 4-4 tie. Mason Travassos (#13) tallied a hat trick for Metro/Northeast.

Game 2 - West v. Central

Dylan Seymour (#16) helped the Central squad secure a 7-4 win over West with a hat trick. Central player Jimmy O’Keefe (#10) also had 2 goals and an assist in the loss.

Game 3 - Metro/Northeast v. West

In a back and forth, penalty-filled game, Metro/Northeast and West skated to a 2-2 tie. Metro/Northeast was close to securing a 2-1 win before West player Danny Stefanik (#18) scored for West with just under 3 minutes left in the 3rd period.

Game 4 - Central v. Southeast/Coastal

Despite chippy play, Southeast/Coastal was able to capitalize on man-up situations leading them to a 4-2 win over Central.

Game 5 - Southeast/Coastal v. West

Defenseman Will Blakley (#15) controlled the game from the blue line while also contributing offensively with 2 goals in Southeast/Coastal’s 8-1 win over West.

Game 6 - Metro/Northeast v. Central

Metro/Northeast jumped out to a 3-0 lead before Central cut the deficit to 2.

Metro/Northeast was able to hang on for the 3-1 victory.

Bronze Game - Central v. West

Central was able to secure the Bronze medal, and their first win of the weekend, beating the West squad by a score of 4-3 in a very up and down game.

Gold Game - Metro/Northeast v. Southeast/Coastal

After only scoring one goal in the 1st period, Southeast/Coastal began to capitalize on their opportunities scoring 5 goals in the 2nd and an additional in the 3rd. They were able to return home with the Gold medal after blanking Northeast/Coastal 7-0 to conclude the 2021 Boys Ice Hockey Showcase.

2021 Girls Ice Hockey Showcase Recap

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:32:07 GMT

Girls Ice Hockey Showcase took place Thursday, July 8 - Sunday, July 11 at New England Sports Center in Marlborough

RESULTS | ROSTERS | PHOTO GALLERY

Game 1 - Metro v. Southeast/Coastal

The matinee kickoff game of the 2021 Bay State Games Girls Ice Hockey Showcase featured Metro and Southeast/Coastal. Southeast/Coastal produced 1 goal per period earning them a 3-0 win over the Metro squad and their first win of the tournament.

Game 2 - Northeast v. Central/West

Northeast showed true domination in a 8-0 shutout win over Central/West. The score sheet was equally spread out amongst the roster with many players contributing for the win.

Game 3 - Metro v. Central/West

The physical play of Central/West could not wear down the girls of the Metro squad as they prevailed with a 3-0 win to earn their first of the tournament.

Game 4 - Northeast v. Southeast/Coastal

In an early tournament match-up between the two top teams, Northeast edged Southeast/Coastal by a score of 3-2. Each team held each other scoreless in the 3rd period.

Game 5 - Southeast/Coastal v. Central/West

Central/West jumped out to a quick 3-2 lead before Southeast/Coastal scored 6 unanswered goals of their own. Olivia Veins (#10) and Hannah O’Dowd (#15) each had a hat trick in the win.

Game 6 - Northeast v. Metro

Amanda Forziati scored two goals while Emma Holmes, Mia Martucci, Grace Corsetti, and Olivia Johnsen rounded out the scoring with one a piece to help cruise Northeast past Metro, 6-0.

Bronze Game - Metro v. Central/West

Metro and Central/West were tied with less than 1:30 on the clock until #2, Sadie Taylor scored the go ahead, and game-winning, goal for Metro on a breakaway. Metro took home the Bronze medal with this win leaving Central/West in fourth place.

Gold Game - Northeast v. Southeast/Coastal

In a back and forth game between the #1 seeded Northeast and #2 seeded Southeast/Coastal squad, the answer was Jill Gallagher. Gallagher (#8) scored 2 goals in Southeast/Coastal's 2-1 win over previously unbeaten Northeast to earn them the gold medal.

Bay State Games Inducts Three Into 2021 Hall of Fame Class

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:01:49 GMT

Beverly native Nicole Woods and longtime supporters Wally Collins of Collins Sports Medicine, and the Waltham Recreation Department join past MLB, NBA, NHL and Olympians with Bay State Games ties.

WOBURN – USA National Field Hockey Team player, Nicole Woods, medical supplier and long-time supporter, Wally Collins, and host of several BSG sports, the Waltham Recreation Department, have been selected for induction into the 2021 Bay State Games’ Hall of Fame. Woods and Collins received their award at a pre-game ceremony at Fenway Park on June 30 prior to the Red Sox game against the Kansas City Royals.

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), Tom Thibodeau ('17) and the late Reggie Lewis (`02); WNBA’s Rebecca Lobo (’03), the NHL’s Bill Guerin ('09) and Keith Yandle (14); Major League Baseball’s Carlos Pena ('11) and Rich Hill ('13); Olympians Nancy Kerrigan ('07), Jim Pedro (’04) and Bill Cleary ('14) as well as US Paralympic Gold Medalist Joe Lemar (’15).

NICOLE WOODS – FIELD HOCKEY

Nicole Woods is a recently retired US National Field Hockey midfielder/striker. Despite wanting to play ice hockey in college growing up, Nicole became a field hockey star at Beverly High School, as she was a four-time Northeastern Conference All-Star and was named the All-Conference Player of the Year in 2012. Following a hectic recruiting process, Nicole was accepted as a walk-on to the University of Louisville field hockey team, where she quickly earned a full scholarship through her standout play. During her time at Louisville, Nicole made the top 10 of both the team’s all-time career points (71) and assists (25) leaderboards. After being selected to the Team USA U19 field hockey team in 2014 and the U21 team in 2015, she finally made the United States National team in 2017. Since joining Team USA, Nicole has made 31 appearances and has participated in three world championships.

WALLY COLLINS – MEDICAL

Wally Collins and Collins Sports Medicine has been affiliated with the Bay State Games almost since the Games started back in the early 1980’s. Wally won the mile in one of the first years of the games in the time of 4:11. Wally then went on to start Collins Sports Medicine, one of the largest sports medicine distributors in the country and has been donating supplies and supporting the games for the past few decades.

WALTHAM RECREATION DEPARTMENT – HOST VENUE

For over a decade, the department has supported Bay State Games by providing high quality venues for events in field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and softball. Nick Abruzzi, Director the Waltham Recreation Department for over 20 years and his staff have provided guidance and support to ensure that all Bay State Games athletes have a positive experience.

Bay State Games Return in 2021

Thu, 20 May 2021 21:34:28 GMT

"We are excited to be able to provide opportunities for athletes who have waited, in some cases for over a year, to participate in the sports they love"

WOBURN, Mass. – The Bay State Games are pleased to announce that after the cancellation of all 2020 Summer Games events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plans are well underway to hold over two dozen sports at the 39th annual Games this Summer.

“The last live Bay State Games event was held on March 1, 2020,” said Bay State Games Executive Director, Kevin Cummings. “For the past several months we have been monitoring state protocols and working with our venue partners with hope that we could host events this summer. The recent updates by the EEA regarding youth and adult amateur sport activities will allow us to proceed with many of our events. We are excited to be able to provide opportunities for athletes who have waited, in some cases for over a year, to participate in the sports they love.

While many events will proceed, the athlete experience and format may be different in 2021 as policies will be implemented to ensure the safety of all athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators. “We are working with event organizers, sport governing bodies, individual venues, local boards of health, and the Bay State Games medical team to develop safety protocols for each event,” said Cummings. Protocols for each sport will be available on the Bay State Games website.

The first live event to return will be Figure Skating on June 12 at the Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink in Boxborough. Normally held in the Winter Games in the Berkshires, this event was postponed due to COVID-19. Over 340 skaters will participate under strict mask and social distancing guidelines. Showcase sport tryouts in baseball, basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball will take place at statewide venues throughout the month of June with competitions held in July. After the cancellation of the 2020 Summer Games, Bay State Games has also adjusted the eligibility requirements to allow graduating seniors to compete in the showcase sports. In order to be eligible, the senior must have either already competed in Bay State Games in the past or have been registered for the 2020 Summer Games prior to its cancellation. All showcase sports, except baseball, may qualify for the team using this eligibility requirement.

Many individual sports are also confirmed with events in archery, pickleball, shooting sports, weightlifting. Plans are currently underway to confirm venues for additional sports including swimming, track & field, badminton, footgolf, fencing, and others. Discussions continue regarding high-risk sports, such as rugby, wrestling, and judo. A decision on these events should be made shortly.

For more information on all sports in the 2021 Summer Games and links to online registration, go to www.baystategames.org . For questions email contact us .

Alfano Named 2021 Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:49:53 GMT

ChangeUp Partners With The Bay State Games

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:39:13 GMT

South Hamilton, MA. — Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation, Inc. (Bay State Games) and ChangeUp, LLC announced today the signing of a strategic partnership. Under terms of the agreement, ChangeUp will serve as the “Official Pitching Safety and Performance Management System” of the Bay State Summer Games, an annual statewide athletic festival held in Massachusetts. The ChangeUp platform empowers coaches to record and monitor a baseball player’s pitching activity across an unlimited number of teams and seasons. This has become increasingly important as baseball moves to year-round training and players often play for multiple teams at the same time.

“We are truly pleased to partner with ChangeUp as they bring their unique pitch management platform to the Bay State Games,” stated Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of the Bay State Games. “The ChangeUp team has deep roots in the baseball community—as players, as coaches, as parents—and we are excited about what this new technology offers our athletes.”

“We are truly honored and excited to be partnering with the prestigious Bay State Games. As kids growing up in Massachusetts, we viewed the Bay State Games as the pinnacle of youth athletics. To now be partnering with that same organization to help make the game of baseball safer and better for today’s athletes brings things full circle and is a dream come true for us,” said Drew Tripp, CEO, and Co-Founder of ChangeUp.

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About ChangeUp LLC

Created by league administrators, parents, and coaches—for league administrators, parents and coaches—to provide a smarter, simpler way to track and analyze pitch loads, ChangeUp is unique in the pitching safety and performance management space as it captures pitch activity over multiple teams and leagues, across all seasons and for a player’s entire career. Additionally, ChangeUp offers real-time, data-driven analytics insights and performance trends that can be used to promote player safety and to shape strength/conditioning/training regimes, facilitate player recruitment processes and inform medical treatment decisions if injuries do occur.

By using ChangeUp’s player-centric, pitching safety and performance management platform to ensure players are staying within pitch limits, are receiving required days of rest, and are training accordingly, ChangeUp’s baseball coaches and programs can demonstrate their commitment to safety and player development.

For more information about ChangeUp please visit www.change-up.io

About the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation

In addition to the Summer and Winter Games, the Bay State Games also organizes a number of enrichment programs including the Future Leaders Scholarship program, the Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship, the Adopt an Athlete Program, the High School Ambassador Program, a Sports Medicine Symposium, Athlete of the Year Award, and the Bay State Games Hall of Fame.

For more information about the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation and the Bay State Game please visit www.baystategames.org

Bay State Games Partners with Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:54:44 GMT

Bay State Games is excited to announce a new partnership with the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association. Bay State Games Baseball, supported by the Yawkey Foundation, has a long history of showcasing some of the best high school players in Massachusetts in an event well attended by college coaches from dozens of New England area schools. Many high school coaches across the state have supported Bay State Games by volunteering to serve as team coaches or providing their players with information on the competition.

The partnership will help ensure that all high school players and coaches across Massachusetts are aware of the valuable opportunities available through the Bay State Games baseball competition, especially for players looking to compete at the collegiate level. It will also shed light on the outstanding programs produced by the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association including coaches clinics, a Hall of Fame, All Star Games and award programs which recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to high school baseball in Massachusetts.

“Ensuring that all high school baseball players and coaches in Massachusetts are aware of the opportunities available at the Bay State Games Baseball competition is an important goal of our organization,” said Executive Director, Kevin Cummings. “we are confident this collaboration with the MBCA will help us achieve this goal while minim izing the impact our event will have on high school coaches and teams during what will be an extended spring season in 2021 due to COVID-19.”

"The MBCA Executive Board is very excited to endorse this new, formal alliance with the Bay State Games," said Steve Freker, MBCA Executive-Secretary/Treasurer, an MBCA State Hall of Famer, and Malden HS head coach. "Having been involved with the Summer Games for over three decades now, I have seen first-hand the value Massachusetts players gain from their experiences each year. It is the one of the most heavily recruited events of the year for college and pro baseball scouts in New England and at a very low financial cost to families. It's a home run for both organizations!"

Registration for the 2021 Bay State Games Baseball competition is now open. For details on the competition and a link to registration, go to www.baystategames.org/baseball . For additional information on the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association, go to www.massbca.com .

Bay State Games Partners With High School Athletic Associations

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:06:42 GMT

Bay State Games is excited to announce new partnerships with the Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization (MCSAO) and New England Preparatory School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC).

Bay State Games has a long history with the Massachusetts Secondary School Athletic Directors Association, and now with this new partnership with the MCSAO and NEPSAC, BSG is hoping to reach all Massachusetts high school students.

Both the MCSAO and NEPSAC organize athletic championships for their respective leagues and reach thousands of student-athletes every year. Bay State Games hopes this partnership will help share athletic and educational opportunities to every high school student-athlete in Massachusetts.

“The MCSAO is very excited to partner with an organization like the Bay State Games. Working together we are hopeful to provide more opportunities for student-athletes to compete in different high-level athletic tournaments and venues,” says Drew Betts, Co-Executive Director of the Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Organization. “In addition, we are pleased that this will be additional avenues for student athletes within the MCSAO to work with the Bay State Games to promote teamwork and sportsmanship in support of the Games mission.”

Of the new partnership, NEPSAC President George Tahan said, “We at NEPSAC are thrilled to be able to partner with the Bay State Games and help afford NEPSAC student-athletes with additional opportunities to participate in a number of sports and event offerings. NEPSAC’s principle purpose aligns seamlessly with the Bay State Games mission of ‘promoting personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship’ and we at NEPSAC look forward to long and rewarding relationship.”

Offering opportunities to compete in Bay State Summer and Winter Games events, Future Leaders Scholarship Program, High School Ambassador Program, and Sportsmanship Program as well as coaching opportunities for high school coaches is the goal of this partnership.

“Ensuring that all high school student-athletes in Massachusetts are aware of and have access to all Bay State Games programs is an important goal of our organization,” said Executive Director, Kevin Cummings. “These collaborations with the NEPSAC and MCSAO will help us achieve this goal and highlight the outstanding athletes, coaches, and administrators from both organizations.

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ABOUT BAY STATE GAMES

The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation (MASF), an independent, non-profit organizer of the Bay State Summer and Winter Games, provides Olympic-style athletic competitions and developmental programs for amateur athletes of all ages. Founded in 1982, MASF operates statewide and year-round to promote personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship and mutual respect. From a modest beginning of four sports and 300 athletes, the Games have grown to include over 30 Summer and Winter Sports. The MASF is a member of the National Congress of State Games, comprised of over 35 states nationwide.

ABOUT MASSACHUSETTS CHARTER SCHOOL ATHLETIC ORGANIZATION

Established in May of 2005, the MCSAO oversees, regulates, and promotes high school interscholastic athletic programs for its twenty members throughout the Commonwealth. During the fall of 2005, the MCSAO facilitated the first ever member charter high school soccer league tournament, held at UMass-Boston. In the spring of 2006, baseball and softball leagues were formalized. Within the past few years, cross-country, track and volleyball were added. MCSAO believes that participation on athletic teams is a positive experience that can play an important role in a child’s education. In order to promote the total educational process, the MCSAO places a high value on good sportsmanship from its players, coaches, and fans and also values the fundamental concepts of teamwork, discipline, and hard work.

ABOUT NEW ENGLAND PREPARATORY SCHOOL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

NEPSAC was established in 1942 as an organization of athletic directors from accredited New England independent schools. While the Association does not function as a regulatory or oversight body (like the NCAA or state public high school associations), NEPSAC does sanction New England championship events in many sports and provides guidance in a variety of issues involving interscholastic athletics in our schools. NEPSAC consists of four District organizations, each of which operates with some autonomy in guiding the development of policies and procedures related to athletic competition within the District. NEPSAC is incorporated in the State of Maine.

Bay State Games Figure Skating unable to return to the Berkshires in 2021 due to COVID-19

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 14:57:11 GMT

After spending the last 35 years in the Berkshires, the Bay State Winter Games Figure Skating competition will not take place in Williamstown, MA in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This decision was based on the Bay State Games overriding concern to protect the health and safety of all participants, coaches, judges, volunteers, and spectators. Other factors that lead to this decision include state guidelines limiting public events, the uncertainty of whether the Williams College Lansing Chapman Rink will open in 2021, current limitations on use of Williams College facilities by outside groups and protocol requirements from national figure skating governing bodies.

“It is with great disappointment that we announce we will be unable to host the Bay State Games figure skating competition in Williamstown in 2021,” said Bay State Games Executive Director Kevin Cummings. “For the last 35 years, it has been a privilege to bring skaters and their families to Berkshire County for this longtime winter tradition. While our participants have always enjoyed travelling to the region for the event which has had a positive economic impact for local hotels and restaurants, many factors related to the pandemic prevent us from returning in the Winter of 2021”.

Bay State Games will continue to evaluate the possibility of hosting a live skating event in Massachusetts later in 2021 or as part of the Summer Games should the impact of the pandemic and restrictions improve. Potentially hosting virtual skating events later in the year is also under consideration. Future event options for 2021 are being investigated as federal, state, and local board of health protocols continue to be monitored. Bay State Games remains hopeful it can return to Berkshire County for 2022 events and beyond.

Updated information regarding the status of Bay State Games figure skating events will be posted on the Bay State Games website as soon as it is confirmed.

Bay State Games Announces 2020 Future Leaders Scholarship Recipients

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:38:55 GMT

The Bay State Games has selected six statewide scholarship recipients for the 2020 Future Leaders Scholarship Program. These student-athlete were selected from a large applicant pool after a process that included committee reviews of all applications and virtual interviews with selected applicants.

These future leaders were selected based on their achievements and involvement in academics, community service, athletics, and leadership roles. The Bay State Games Future Leaders Scholarship program was established in 1989 and has since distributed nearly $400,000 in financial aid. Each of the high school seniors will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

"Bay State Games is proud to announce the recipients of the 2020 Future Leaders Scholarship program. We congratulate these six individuals from across Massachusetts who have been leaders in the classroom, community, and on the athletic field of play,” said Bay State Games Executive Director, Kevin Cummings. “While COVID-19 impacted the scholarship application process as well as the lives of high school students across the Commonwealth, it did not appear to affect the outstanding accomplishments of the applicants which made the selection process very difficult. We are certain these exceptional recipients will excel during their college careers.”

This year’s six scholarship recipients are:

Audrey Arsenault is a native of Stow and is a senior at Nashoba Regional High School. She is a player on the varsity softball and volleyball teams and played in the 2019 Bay State Games Softball Showcase on the Central team. Audrey is involved in Best Buddies, DECA, and Relay for Life, and has also volunteered as a candystripper at Emerson Hospital. She also participated in her school’s first ever Challenge Day. Audrey plans to study nursing and hopes to play softball at the intercollegiate level.

Carly Drew lives in Rochester and attends Old Rochester Regional High School, where she plays ice hockey, softball, and field hockey. She was a senior captain on the field hockey team and a 3-year captain of the ice hockey team. She played on the Southeast/Coastal team in the 2018 and 2019 Bay State Games Girls Ice Hockey Showcase. Carly is a member of student government, community service club, and a Project 351 alumni mentor. Carly also works as an ice hockey referee and volunteers with a special needs ice hockey team. Carly hopes to play ice hockey in college while studying psychology.

Jacqueline Dugay attends Ware Junior/Senior High School. She is a is 3-year captain of the varsity girls soccer team and is also a member of the varsity basketball team and the ski club. Jackie is class treasurer, an MIAA Student Ambassador, and is a member of the domestic violence task force and the recycle club. Jackie is a member of three national honors societies and has participated in over 100 hours of community service. She played in the 2019 Bay State Games Girls Soccer Showcase on the West Team. Jackie plans to study business.

Ashley Fitzgerald attends Everett High School, where she is a three-sport athlete in field hockey, basketball, and softball. She is part of the STEM Academy, Italian club, and key club. Ashley is an artist who was commissioned by the city of Everett to paint murals in the mayor’s office and design planter boxes. She is in the top of her class academically. Ashley plans to study engineering with the career goal to go to moon.

Declan Flynn attends Hingham High School, where he competes in baseball, golf, and swimming. He was named a two-year captain of the swim team. Declan is a Special Olympics swim team volunteer coach, and a member of DECA, the fishing club, and the captains council. Declan played in the 2019 Bay State Games Baseball Showcase and won the gold medal as a member of the Southeast team. Declan is committed to play baseball at Elms College and plans to major in marketing.

Sophia Leo is a native of Stoneham and attends St. Joseph’s Preparatory High School. She competes in figure skating, cross country, and ice hockey, and previously played tennis. Sophia has been skating since 2007 and has competed in Bay State Games Figure Skating in 2017 and 2020. Sophia teaches figure skating in her club’s Learn to Skate program. She previously volunteered at York Hospital. Sophia is also active in her campus ministry and has conducted service trips in inner city communities.

Two BSG Athletes Named National Athletes of the Year

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:57:04 GMT

Teagan Dymek (Osterville) wins National Youth Female Athlete of the Year

Reese Stevenson (Harvard) wins National Youth Male Athlete of the Year

Pictured: Teagan Dymek (right) at home, and Reese Stevenson (left) at the 2019 Bay State Games Swimming Finals.

Officials with the National Congress of State Games (NCSG) announced the 2020 Athletes of the Year. A youth female, youth male, adult female and adult male athlete are chosen as Athlete of the Year. Athletes are nominated after winning Athlete of the Year at their local State Games. In 2020, 30 State Games organizations awarded Athletes of the Year and submitted their nominations for the national award.

Within the winners of the four categories, two athletes hail from Massachusetts.

Youth Female: Teagan Dymek – Volleyball – Osterville, MA
Youth Male: Reese Stevenson – Swimming – Harvard, MA

The 2020 recipients will be recognized at the NCSG Virtual Annual Symposium and TEAMS Virtual Conference and Expo.

Teagan Dymek, 17, exemplifies what it means to be a scholar-athlete. Not only has she excelled in the classroom, overcoming the obstacles of hearing loss and an auditory processing disorder, but she continues to be an outstanding athlete who sets her own bar for excellence very high. Teagan competes in volleyball, swimming, and rowing/crew. None of these sports are offered at her high school. Therefore, she has had to adjust her own schedules to accommodate for long drives to and from practices, as well as to and from competitions. Although physically very small in size, the size of this tiny competitor's heart continues to be evident in every sport in which she competes and throughout her life as she interacts not only with her peers, but also the community at large. Her smaller stature and competitive nature ignited a fire in Teagan to prove the coaches wrong who told her she was too short but putting in additional hours at the gym to be the best athlete she can be. Her determination is also mirrored in the classroom and community, as she has attained high honors and developed a program called “Greenwood Gives Back”, which began as a food drive and has blossomed into a program in which eyewear is collected and distributed in Africa. Teagan is also a Bay State Games Ambassador at her School, Teagan worked with her peers and Athletic Director to not only promote the Bay State Games but to also initiate the formation of a volleyball team at her school.

Reese Stevenson, 17, has been swimming in Bay State Games since 2015, winning several medals along the way. He has been swimming competitively since he was 11 and also played rugby for his school. He has not traveled the most natural path to find his success, but he has persevered. Reese chose to attend a boarding school that did not have a swim team rather than one that did because it was the right academic fit, but he found a way to make it work. He became a member of the Thoreau Sharks and trained at 5:00 AM at a community center with adults, most of whom were three times his age. On his team and during competition at the Bay State Games he has medaled, set records, won titles, and is consistently used as an example to younger swimmers. The last few summers Reese has joined swimmers from across Massachusetts as a member of Team New England and participated in the AAU Junior Olympic Games, where he has won 50 and the 100 free in back to back years. At the 2019 AAU Junior Olympics, Reese qualified for the 2019 USA Futures meet in both the 50 and 100 free. Out of the pool, Reese has been a Bay State Games High School Ambassador, been a member of the Kimball Union Academy Fire Brigade, a proctor in his dorm, assisting in theater, and was named Outstanding Male Citizen in the Junior Class, while maintaining grades for High Honor Roll. Reese is a quiet, unassuming, dedicated, humble, and supportive teammate. He is a role model to younger swimmers who have watched him achieve his dreams through hard work and dedication. Reese is currently a first-year student at Bryant University, where he is a member of the men's swimming team.

Teagan and Reese become only the third and fourth Bay State Games Athlete to be selected as the recipient of this national award. The NCSG has awarded Athletes of the Year since 1994. The last Massachusetts athlete to receive this honor was Dorian McMenemy (Northboro, Swimming), who was named National Adult Female Athlete of the Year in 2017. The only other National Athlete of the Year from Massachusetts is Louise Wing (Lynn, Synchronized Swimming) in 2004. For complete list of previous winners please visit www.stategames.org/aoy .

For more on the Bay State Game Athlete of the Year program, please click here .

About the National Congress of State Games

About the Bay State Games

The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation is a non-profit organization with the primary function of organizing the Bay State Summer and Winter Games. These programs attract more than 7,000 athletes from the State of Massachusetts, who compete in over 30 different sports. Summer Games begin with statewide tryouts in June and conclude with Sports competitions held in Eastern and Central Massachusetts throughout July. The Bay State Winter Games are annual held in the Berkshire Region of Massachusetts and attract athletes in figure skating, ice hockey, and curling. In addition to the Summer and Winter Games, the Bay State Games also organizes a number of enrichment programs including the Future Leaders Scholarship program, the Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship, the Adopt an Athlete Program, the High School Ambassador Program, a Sports Medicine Symposium, Athlete of the Year Award, and the Bay State Games Hall of Fame.

Bay State Games Announces 2020 Athletes of the Year

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:11:28 GMT

Despite not holding events in 2020, Bay State Games is honoring athletes based on past participation in the Games and other athletic achievements. Bay State Games selects an athlete of the year in four categories. The 2020 selections for Athlete of the Year are:

Female Athlete 18 & younger – Teagan Dymek

Male Athlete 18 & younger – Reese Stevenson

Female Athlete 19 & older – Ildiko Szekely

Male Athlete 19 & older – Seth Trahan

Teagan Dymek is a resident of Osterville, MA. Teagan is a three-sport athlete, competing in volleyball, rowing, and swimming. She was a member of the Central team in the 2019 Girls Volleyball Showcase. Outside the classroom, Teagan has been instrumental in developing the "Greenwood Gives Back" program in her community. This program started as a food drive, and more than 10 years later, it has grown to include the collection of eyewear to be distributed in Africa and hearing aids to be refurbished and distributed in to impoverished people within the United States. Teagan was also a Bay State Games High School Ambassador for the 2019-2020 school year.

Reese Stevenson is a resident of Harvard, MA. Reese has competed in Bay State Games Swimming since 2015 and has won eight medals. He was a 2020 graduate of Kimball Union Academy (Meriden, N.H.), where he also played on the school’s rugby team. Reese swims on the Thoreau Sharks in Concord, MA and has won many league titles and set league records. Reese has competed for many years at the AAU Junior Olympics, having won gold in the 50 and 100 free in back-to-back years. He has broken several records at this meet, including one that stood for 22 years. Out of the pool, he was a member of the KUA Fire Brigade, which is a group of students selected and trained to help the local volunteer fire department. Reese was a Bay State Games High School Ambassador. Reese is currently a freshman at Bryant University and is a member of the men’s swimming team.

Ildiko Szekely is a resident of Beverly, MA. She has competed in Bay State Games Masters Swimming since 2014, winning gold every year in the 200m butterfly. She holds the Bay State Games record in Women 35-49 200m butterfly. As a member of New England Masters, she has achieved many national and international accomplishments, highlighted by wining gold in the 100m and 200m butterfly at the 2014 World Masters Swimming Championships in Montreal, Canada. She has also won several U.S. Masters Swimming National titles and currently holds the U.S. Masters Swimming National record in the 400 freestyle relay (SCM). Her swimming resume includes 10 individual and three All-American honors and 59 top-ten swims. Prior to becoming an accomplished masters swimmer, Ildiko swam at Michigan State University, where she was a team captain and an Academic All-Big Ten. She held program records in the 100y and 200y butterfly and 400y IM, all of which she still ranks in the top ten in program history. Ildiko currently works as the Assistant Director at the Connors Family Learning Center at Boston College.

Seth Trahan is a resident of Sturbridge, MA. Seth has been competing in archery since he was 8 years old. He has won numerous tournaments at the junior and national level. He has made the United States Archery Team (USAT) two years in a row and has been dominating junior men’s cadet competitions in 2020 so far. Seth made his first USAT podium in 2017 with a bronze medal at the Gator Cup Qualification and World Team Trials in Newberry, FL. He has been ranked #1 in the state and country. In 2018, he ranked #3 in 2018, #1 in 2017, and #8 in 2016, all as a cadet. Seth competes all over the country and his goal is to make the U.S Olympic team.

The Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program was established to recognize individuals who excel above and beyond their athletic participation in the Bay State Games. Individuals are chosen based on overall achievements, involvement in the Bay State Games, involvement in their community, effort, sportsmanship, overcoming adversity and attitude on and off the field. The selection committee reviews nominations submitted by coaches, commissioners, parents, volunteers, and other players.

Individuals chosen as Bay State Games Athlete of the Year have been submitted for recognition as the National State Games Athlete of the Year. If chosen as the National State Games Athlete of the Year, recipients will be recognized at the National Congress of State Games annual symposium. National Athlete of the Year winners will be notified in October 2020.

For more information on the Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program and past winners, go to www.baystategames.org/AOY .

Bay State Games Launches 32nd Year of Futures Leaders Scholarship

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:18:04 GMT

Click here to apply

The Bay State Games is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Future Leaders Scholarship Program. This marks the thirty-second year of this valuable scholarship program that recognizes the leaders of tomorrow who excel in academics, community service, and athletics. The scholarship program is available to any Massachusetts High School student in the class of 2021. Due to the cancellation of the 2020 Summer Games, participation in the Bay State Games is not required but is recommended. Six $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the top applicants.

“Bay State Games is proud to provide valuable college scholarships to student-athletes representing high schools and communities from across Massachusetts,” said Bay State Games Executive Director, Kevin Cummings. “While the COVID-19 pandemic impacted our traditional spring timeframe for this scholarship, we have moved the process to the fall to ensure that students in the class of 2021 will still have access to this opportunity. I encourage all former Bay State Games Summer and Winter Games participants currently entering their senior year of high school to apply.”

Candidates must submit their application information online by October 15, 2020. The selection process will begin with a review of each student’s application, written recommendations, and transcripts. A number of students will then be selected for virtual interviews which will be conducted the week of November 9. At the conclusion of interviews, six statewide scholarship winners will be announced.

Additional information on the scholarship and a link to an application form can be found at www.baystategames.org/future-leaders-scholarship .

For questions, email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555.

Important 2020 Summer Games Update

Mon, 18 May 2020 20:14:50 GMT

2020 Bay State Summer Games events cancelled through July

All Bay State Games events originally scheduled for May 30 through July 26 will be cancelled in consideration for the health and well-being of all athletes, officials, coaches, medical staff, and volunteers. The challenges and uncertainty that COVID-19 has presented prevent the organization from appropriately planning, organizing, and producing events in 30 different sports this year.

This summer, Bay State Games was set to celebrate its 39th annual Summer Games. Due to multiple venue cancellations, the inability to conduct team sport tryouts in June, decisions by sport governing bodies to suspend competitions, medical committee concerns, as well as other factors, the Summer Games will not be able to proceed as scheduled.

“We are committed to the health and well-being of our constituents. It is of the utmost importance to keep everyone safe during these unprecedented times,” says Executive Director, Kevin Cummings. “While this was a very difficult decision, we believe it is appropriate given the unprecedented impact this pandemic has had on everyone, as well as our ability to produce events this year.”

Bay State Games remains hopeful that some events may proceed in the fall if and when it is safe to do so. The specific sport pages on the Bay State Games website will be updated with information as it becomes available. All athletes who have registered for the 2020 Summer Games will be refunded for their registration fee. If the sport you wish to compete in can be held in the fall of 2020, it will require a new registration.

For more information, please visit www.baystategames.org . Please direct all questions and inquiries to info@baystategames.org .

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About the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation/Bay State Games

The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1982 to host the first sanctioned state games of the Commonwealth. It operates with the mission of promoting personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship to Massachusetts citizens of all ages and abilities. The Foundation is recognized for hosting high quality, Olympic-style events through the Bay State Summer and Winter Games, as well as educational programs including the Future Leaders Scholarship Program and the High School Ambassador Program.

2020 Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:03:49 GMT

Congratulations Kiara!

Last month, Kiara Killelea was chosen to receive the 2020 Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship.

Kiara was a communications intern for the 2018 Summer Games and was primarily responsible for marketing the games and upcoming events through social media. Kiara will be graduating this spring from the Isenberg School of Management with degrees in sport management and marketing. On campus, she is involved with Women in Sport Management (WISM) as the President and the Associations for Diversity in Sport.

For more information on the Kristian Rose Memorial Scholarship, click here .

Bay State Games Newsletter: Spring 2020 Edition

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:08:04 GMT

To see the Bay State Games Spring 2020 Newsletter, click here .

Topics covered include the BSG statement regarding COVID-19; a preview to the 2020 Summer Games; upcoming fundraising opportunities; changes to the Future Leaders Scholarship; and a link to submit college commitments

Bay State Games begins partnership with Gentle Giant Moving Company

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:29:44 GMT

WOBURN (February 4, 2020) – Bay State Games and Gentle Giant Moving Company are excited to announce a partnership. Through this partnership, Gentle Giant will serve as the official moving and storage company of Bay State Games for the Summer Games.

“The Bay State Games’ mission of promoting personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship directly aligns with Gentle Giant’s core focus of developing exemplary leaders and our history of employing high level athletes. We’re very excited to be able to support the Bay State Games and connect with their network of athletes,” says Craig Averett, Gentle Giant Recruiting Manager and 1995 Bay State Games competitor.

Of the budding relationship, Bay State Games Executive Director, Kevin Cummings says, “since 1982, Bay State Games has produced programs that develop students, athletes, and the future leaders of tomorrow. Gentle Giant shares many of these same values and we look forward to our partnership which will focus on providing opportunities for student-athletes.”

Gentle Giant has a 40-year history of hiring the best and brightest athletes at their offices across New England and in several other regional locations. If you are looking for a paid work out, a flexible schedule, and competitive benefits please visit www.gentlegiant.com/careers for more information or to fill out the preliminary application

For questions, email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555.

About Gentle Giant

Gentle Giant was founded in 1980 by Larry O’Toole, a former Northeastern University rower. He wanted to build the best team of movers ever assembled and guarantee clients a stress-free move at a competitive price to create customers for life. Gentle Giant is now an award-winning national moving and storage company. Its commitment to customer service is still its greatest strength.

About the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation/Bay State Games

The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1982 to host the first sanctioned state games of the Commonwealth. It operates with the mission of promoting personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship to Massachusetts citizens of all ages and abilities. The Foundation is recognized for hosting high quality, Olympic-style events through the Bay State Summer and Winter Games, as well as educational programs including the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, a Sportsmanship Initiative and the High School Ambassador Program.

Bay State Games Presents 2020 Berkshire Hero Awards

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 19:38:15 GMT

Pictured: Nate Cariddi (left) and Sue Briggs (right) receive Berkshire Hero award from Bay State Games Executive Director, Kevin Cummings

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (January 5, 2020) – Bay State Games awarded the Berkshire Hero Award to two staunch supporters of the Bay State Winter Games Saturday evening. The 2020 award recipients are Nate Cariddi from Williams College and Susan Briggs of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce. The two recipients received their awards during the Bay State Skate Figure Skating Show, which took place at Lansing Chapman Rink on the campus of Williams College on Saturday, January 4.

Nate Cariddi is the Groundskeeper Lead at Williams College with responsibilities including the Williams Ice Rink. Nate has served as an important contact between the Games and Williams College. Nate and his crew put in a lot of extra work and care during the Bay State Winter Games Figure Skating competition to ensure that all participants have a first-class experience. Nate has had a long association with Bay State Games as he was a member of the Summer Games West Region Baseball team when he was in high school.

Sue Briggs is the Executive Director of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce and has been a strong supporter of the Bay State Games for many years. Sue has worked to engage Williamstown businesses to support the Bay State Games through offering local discounts and putting up promotional posters in their storefronts. Sue has also helped to enhance the Bay State Games participant experience by providing athletes and their families with information on Williamstown and the lodging, restaurant, and attraction options in the area.

For a list of past Berkshire Hero recipients, click here .

For questions, email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555.

About the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation/ Bay State Games

The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1982 to host the first sanctioned state games of the commonwealth. It operates with the mission of promoting personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship to Massachusetts citizens of all ages and abilities. The Foundation is recognized for hosting high quality, Olympic-style events through the Bay State Summer and Winter Games, as well as educational programs including the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, a Sportsmanship Initiative and the High School Ambassador Program.

Bay State Games Newsletter: Winter 2019 Edition

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 19:45:47 GMT

To see the Bay State Games Winter 2019 Newsletter, click here .

Topics covered include: 2020 Winter Games Preview, the National Congress of State Games Symposium, Marathon Charity Program, 2020 Summer Games, Bay State Games Programs, and the NFHS #BecomeAnOfficial Campaign

Bay State Games to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of Winter Games

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:51:39 GMT

Bay State Games returns to the Berkshires for its 35th year

The Bay State Games are set to host the 35th annual Winter Games in the Berkshires in 2020. The Bay State Winter Games have been held in the Berkshire region each year since 1985 except for one year due to funding. The Winter Games expects to attract hundreds of athletes and families to the Berkshire region to compete in sports like figure skating and masters ice hockey.

The 2020 Figure Skating competition will take place January 3-5, 2020 at Williams College in Williamstown, Mass. This is the earliest the competition has ever been held in Bay State Games history. This competition will feature more than 400 skaters from Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Skaters ranging in age from 5 to over 65 represent the United State Figure Skating Association or the International Skating Institute.

Highlights for this upcoming competition include the reinstatement of the Bay State Skate Show on Saturday, January 4. Gold medalists from certain events will skate in this exhibition show. The figure skating competition will begin on Friday evening with the short programs. This event will also serve as a qualifier for the 2021 State Games of America to be held in Ames and Des Moines, Iowa. All medal winners will receive an invitation to compete at the 2021 State Games of America.

“We are thrilled to be hosting the Bay State Games again in 2020,” says Sue Briggs, Executive Director of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce. “The Games bring an incredible group of up-and-coming athletes from all over Massachusetts, to our small corner of the state. We look forward to welcoming them and their families into our community in January.”

Masters Ice Hockey will take place February 28 – March 1, 2020 in North Adams, Mass. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Skating Rink. Bay State Games is expecting 8-10 teams to register to the tournament, some of whom have participated in every Bay State Winter Games thus far.

Registration for both figure skating and masters ice hockey is ongoing. For more details and links to on-line registration, go to www.baystategames.org . For questions email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555 .

Bay State Games Newsletter: Fall 2019 Edition

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 18:59:00 GMT

To see the Bay State Games Fall 2019 Newsletter, click here .

Topics covered include a Summer Games recap, Winter Games preview, Athlete of Year winners, Future Leaders Scholarship recipients, upcoming opportunities in the Internship Program and High School Ambassador Program, and a recap of the 2019 State Games of America in Lynchburg, Virginia and a preview of the 2021 State Games of America in Ames and Des Moines, Iowa.

Bay State Games Announces 2019 Athletes of the Year

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 19:02:30 GMT

Bay State Games athletes of the year are eligible for the National Athlete of Year, to be announced in September

Bay State Games selects an athlete of the year in four categories. The 2019 selections for Athlete of the Year are:

Female Athlete 18 & younger - Isabella Korbly

Male Athlete 18 & younger - Gabriel Matnog

Female Athlete 19 & olde r - Olivia Kane

Male Athlete 19 & older - Roger Pierce

Isabella Korbly is a resident of Acton, Mass. who has competed in Bay State Games swimming since 2013 and has won 17 medals, including 12 gold. She is a two-time Massachusetts State Champion in the 100 backstroke and holds the meet record for the Fall Division I Girls State Meet in the 100y backstroke. The rising junior holds two individual and one relay record at Acton-Boxboro High School. As a member of the Patriot Swim Club, she was a two-time New England Senior 200y backstroke champion. She is a USA Swimming National and Junior National qualifier and was named to the 2017-18 and 2018-19 USA Swimming Scholastic All-America team. This summer, Isabella competed at the USA Swimming Futures Championships in Geneva, Ohio and finished second in the 100m backstroke and ninth in the 200m backstroke.

Gabriel Matnog is a resident of Malden, Massachusetts. He is 15 years old and has competed in Bay State Games shooting competitions in Air Pistol, Sport Pistol and Progressive Position Pistol and won multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals. He is a high school junior and captain of the Massachusetts Junior Pistol Shooting team which he joined in 2014. He is a two-time Junior Olympian, has won medals in countless NRA sanctioned matches and holds a #1 ranking in Massachusetts for sport pistol and #3 in Air Pistol. Gabriel also plays lacrosse at Malden High School. Gabriel has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at the young age of 14 and is a very accomplished. He is very active in school activities including the mock trial team, school newspaper, and debate team.

Olivia Kane is a resident of Weston, Mass. and has won several gold medals at Bay State Games Baton Twirling over the past few years. She recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in communications. At NC State, she was a featured twirler for the Wolfpack Majorettes and served as the captain. She won the 2018 NCA Gameday Division I National Championship and was second at the NBTA Collegiate Halftime National Solo competition. She has also placed top 10 in College Miss Majorette of America more than once. In August 2019, Olivia participated in the 2019 IBTF Grand Prix in Limoges, France as a part of Team USA. She placed 14th in the solo competition and 16th in the 2-baton. Olivia began twirling at age 3 and has been competing on the national level for more than 15 years.

Roger Pierce is a resident of Rowley, Mass. who has competed in Bay State Games Masters Track every year since 1986. Roger is 74 years old and finished third in his division competing against athletes 10 years younger than him. He held the Bay State Games meet record in Men 60+ 100 Meter Dash for 4 years. Roger is a 15-time World Champion and is an 11-time World Record Holder. He has won 39 USATF National Championships and broken 17 USA records. He has been inducted into the USATF Masters Hall of Fame (2008), Northeastern University Sports Hall of Fame (2008), and Beverly High School Hall of Fame (2004).

The Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program was established to recognize individuals who excel above and beyond their athletic participation in the Bay State Games. Individuals are chosen based on overall achievements, involvement in the Bay State Games, involvement in their community, effort, sportsmanship, overcoming adversity and attitude on and off the field. Nominations were submitted by coaches, commissioners, parents, volunteers, and other players.

Individuals chosen as Bay State Games Athlete of the Year have been submitted for recognition as the National State Games Athlete of the Year. If chosen as the National State Games Athlete of the Year, recipients will receive an all-expense paid trip to receive their award at the National Congress of State Games award presentation held annually in the fall. National Athlete of the Year winners will be notified in September 2019.

For more information on the Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program and past winners, go to www.baystategames.org/AOY .

Bay State Games Announces Jack Aborn Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:06:17 GMT

Bay State Games is excited to announce Gene Kang as the 2019 Jack Aborn Memorial Scholarship recipient.

Gene Kang resides in Wilbraham, Massachusetts and is a senior at Wilbraham & Monson Academy where he has made the Academic Honor Roll 8 times. He competed in Bay State Games Archery in 2016, 2018, and 2019, winning two gold medals and one silver. Gene has competed and won numerous medals in tournaments throughout New England including the New England Indoor Championship and Massachusetts Indoor Open in addition to championships in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia, and New Hampshire. He has competed on the national and international stage including the US National Target Championships, the US National Indoor Championships, the USA Team Trials, and the Canadian National Outdoor Championship. Gene has received accolades from USA Archery including being selected as a Regional Elite Development Program Member in 2019 and a Regional Dream Team Member in 2018.

Jack Aborn served as a key member of the Bay State Games Archery committee since the sport was added to the Bay State Games in the early 1990’s. Jack was a dedicated worker and strong supporter of the Bay State Games. He also was a strong proponent of youth participation in sport especially the sport of Archery. The Bay State Games was deeply saddened by the passing of Jack Aborn in 2007. To honor Jack’s memory, his support of the Bay State Games, and his dedication to youth in sport, we have created the Bay State Games Archery Jack Aborn Memorial Scholarship.

To be eligible for the Jack Aborn Memorial Scholarship, participants must be age 21 or younger and must participate in the Bay State Games Archery competition in the year that they apply. The scholarship must be used for educational purposes including college or private school tuition, an educational class, books or school fees or other educational related expenses.

Massachusetts Athletes Compete at the 2019 State Games of America

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:10:47 GMT

125 Massachusetts athletes travel to Virginia for the 2019 State Games of America

LYNCHBURG, Va. – 125 athletes from Massachusetts competed at the 2019 State Games of America in Lynchburg, Va. The State Games of America is a biennial competition that brings together medal winners from each of the state games organizations from across the country to compete. The competition took place July 31 – August 4 and was hosted by the Virginia Commonwealth Games, Liberty University, and the city of Lynchburg.

Massachusetts had the seventh most athletes compete. 93 of the 125 athletes competed in the figure skating. Massachusetts also had athlete representation in archery (8), footgolf (3), judo (1), track & field (4), yoga (11), pickleball (1), and shooting (1).

Massachusetts was also well represented on the podium having won medals in each represented sports. Highlights included swimmer Daniel Scherrer (Wellesley, Mass.) winning six medals, figure skater Amelia Bouchard (Greenfield, Mass.) winning three gold medals, and every archer earning either a gold or silver in each of their events.

A full list of athletes from Massachusetts can be found here .

The next State Games of America will take place in 2021 and will be hosted by Iowa Games at Iowa State University. All medalists from the 2019 and 2020 Bay State Games will qualify to compete in the 2021 State Games of America.

For results, visit http://stategamesofamerica.com/results2019

About the National Congress of State Games

The National Congress of State Games (NCSG) is a membership organization comprised of 30 Summer State Games and 10 Winter State Games organizations and a member of the United States Olympic Committee's Multi Sport Organizational Council. The mission of the NCSG is to support State Games member organizations in the promotion of health, fitness and character building through multi-sport competitions and physical activities.

Bay State Games Announces 2019 Future Leaders Scholarship Recipients

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:15:39 GMT

Scholarships awarded to six outstanding student-athletes

WOBURN (June 24, 2019) – Bay State Games has selected six statewide scholarship recipients for the 2019 Future Leaders Scholarship Program . These winners were selected from a large applicant pool after a process that included committee reviews of all applications and live interviews with selected applicants.

Each of these future leaders were selected based on their achievements and involvement in academics, community service, athletics, and leadership roles. The Bay State Games Future Leaders Scholarship was established in 1989 and has since distributed nearly $400,000 in financial aid. Each of the rising high school seniors will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

"We are proud to announce our 2019 Future Leader scholarship winners, and to acknowledge six outstanding student-athletes whose contributions to their respective schools, teams and communities is extraordinary," said Phil Gloudemans, board chair of the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation, the organizer of the Summer and Winter Bay State Games. "We are very confident that these young men and women will excel during their college careers, and emerge as the new leaders, managers, and executives in whatever field they choose to pursue."

This year’s six winners are:

Emily Dobrindt attends Milton High School where she is a swimmer for the Swim Team, as well as the South Shore YMCA Strypers for the past 11 years. She is very involved with the Friends of the Blue Hills organization, responsible for the upkeep of a local state park. Emily has done over 300 hours of community service, all while earning straight As in school. She has participated in the Bay State Games swimming competition for the past six years.

Alondra Msallem attends Dedham High School. She has run track and field since 6th grade, competes in cross country, and has participated in the Bay State Games for two years. Alondra is heavily involved in LeadersNow International, which is a worldwide organization that promotes leadership in young women. Through this, she gave back to the community and created her own leadership club at school, Leaders Achieving Service and Experience, to help younger students develop leadership skills.

Nishka Pant attends Westborough High School. She has been swimming for USA club teams over the past five years as well for her varsity swim team for the past three years, qualifying for the State Championship in each year. After winning the Global Harvard Vision Leadership Conference case study competition, she started a vision club at her high school, raising money for an eye hospital in India. Nishka interns at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory of MIT, working on different research projects.

Keleyia Lamarra Rochelle is from Mattapan and attends Wellesley High School, where she swims on the varsity swim team and sings for her school’s a cappella group and jazz choir. She also is a member of the Young Ethnic Scholars club, which represents the school’s minority students and promotes diversity. Keleyia uses both swimming and music to help her community, by participating in the Swim for Life, raising money for Provincetown Social Services, and performing in assisted living communities. She participated in both the 2015 and 2016 Bay State Games swimming competition where she ranked as a finalist.

Jacqueline Smith is from Stow and attends Nashoba Regional High School in Bolton. She is a member of the Riverside Archers Road Team where she has been competing in archery competitions for the past two years. Jacqueline also has a passion for art and won a silver key in painting in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards in 2018. She wants to help teach and motivate younger students as well, and on her own became a volunteer teacher at a local elementary school. Jaqueline has participated in the Bay State Games for the past two years and will also be competing in the State Games of America this August.

Ella Stanwood is from Wenham and attends Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School. Ella has been figure skating since she was six years old and in 2018 achieved senior level for U.S. Figure Skating. She has recently competed in the New England Regional Competition and has been competing in the Bay State Games for the past seven years. Ella frequently volunteers her time to help her community, earning the Chester Twiss Memorial Award at the North Shore Skating Club, which is given to the member who dedicates the most time and effort to the community. Ella has also participated in community service trips to Nicaragua in 2018 and Panama in 2019.

College Admissions Process for Student-Athletes – Your Guide to a Successful College Visit

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:35:55 GMT

Written by: Kim Penney and Danielle Dunn, One-on-One College Consulting

A college visit may include an information session and/or campus tour. Depending on your target list of colleges, you may need to register online before you go. A helpful website to map out your visits in an efficient way is: https://goseecampus.com/

Prior to attending a college visit, student-athletes should email the coaches of each school to let them know they will be on campus. Depending on NCAA recruiting timeline and sport, coaches may be able to speak to you while you are visiting. Often times, if they are actively recruiting you, coaches will supplement your tour by showing you the athletic facilities in addition to the admissions tour.

Here is a general checklist you can use as a guide on your visits:

Take campus tour
Attend admissions information session
Eat at cafeteria
Attend a class
Read college newspaper
Tour area around campus
Talk to students and professors
Visit places of interest not on tour (i.e. music/sports facilities)
Have an admissions interview (if applicable)
Speak to college coach (if applicable)

College Admissions Process for Student-Athletes – How to Maximize Your Summer as a Recruited Student-Athlete

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:32:48 GMT

By Kim Penney and Danielle Dunn, One-on-One Consulting

Besides playing on a club team, are you doing all that you can during the summer to improve your athletic skills and increase your chance of being recruited to play at the next level? Once you identify your list of colleges that fit you academically and socially, the summer months serve as an ideal time to help overlay the athletic fit.

Below are some activities that will assist you with this process:

1. Attend College Camps:

According to your list of desired colleges, research whether the coaches of those schools offer prospect camps.
Make a calendar reflecting all of the camp dates for each school, and then determine which camps fit your personal schedule and budget.
You should plan to participate in at least 2-3 camps per summer. If you are not certain that a school on your target list offers a prospect camp, email the coach directly to ask which summer camps he/she runs or works at that would be beneficial for you to attend.
Before attending a camp, be certain you fill out/update the online recruiting form for that college with your most recent GPA and test scores.

2. Attend Individual Summer Showcases/Tournaments:

If you compete on a club team, your summer may be filled with team-oriented showcases/tournaments, but if your schedule allows, you may want to supplement it with individual events that can also be great platforms for you to be seen by college coaches.
For example, we highly recommend trying out and competing in the Bay State Games , Massachusetts’ own Olympic-style sports festival for high school student-athletes. The 2019 Summer Bay State Games typically hold tryouts in June and the competitions are held for one week in July at local sports venues across the state. For more information, go to: https://www.baystategames.org/summer-sports

3. Get In the Gym:

Nothing replaces hard work. Talent alone will not suffice. To be a top college recruit requires discipline not only working on your sport skills but also in the gym.
Commit yourself to a strength and conditioning program that will increase your potential to be a stand-out recruit.

Next BSG Blog Topic (Week of June 17, 2019) – Your Guide to a Successful Campus Visit

Bay State Games Newsletter: Summer 2019 Edition

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:49:58 GMT

To see the Bay State Games Summer 2019 Newsletter, click here .

Topics covered include the new recruiting resources, information about the 2019 Summer Games, new partnerships, and an announcement of the 2019 Bay State Games Hall of Fame Class.

Bay State Games Inducts Four Into 2019 Hall of Fame Class

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 19:51:49 GMT

Wayland resident Yvonne Chern, Marblehead native and resident Beth Sopka, Brockton’s Orlando Vandross and Roxbury’s Charlie Titus join past MLB, NBA, NHL and Olympians with Bay State Games ties.

WOBURN – Assistant coach of the 2019 NCCA National Championship Basketball Team, Orlando Vandross, Vice Chancellor of Athletics and Recreation and long-term UMass Boston Men’s Basketball Coach, Charlie Titus, and longtime Badminton Co-Directors Yvonne Chern and Beth Sopka have been selected for induction into the 2019 Bay State Games’ Hall of Fame. All four inductees will receive their award at a pre-game ceremony at Fenway Park on June 24 prior to the Red Sox game against the Chicago White Sox.

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), Tom Thibodeau (’17) and the late Reggie Lewis (`02); WNBA’s Rebecca Lobo (’03), the NHL’s Bill Guerin (`09) and Keith Yandle (14); Major League Baseball’s Carlos Pena (`11) and Rich Hill (`13); Olympians Nancy Kerrigan (`07), Jim Pedro (’04) and Bill Cleary (`14) as well as US Paralympic Gold Medalist Joe Lemar (’15).

Yvonne Chern has served as a co-director of badminton for the Bay State Games tournament for over 15 years. She lives in Wayland, Massachusetts and has been influential in expanding badminton on the East Coast. With her husband, she created the Boston Badminton Club located in Westborough, Massachusetts, which held the first USA Badminton Team trials outside of California. Yvonne serves as the Vice President of both the Northeast Badminton Association, the Massachusetts Badminton Association, and is a former board member of USA Badminton.

Beth Sopka helped initiate badminton into the Bay State Games and has served as a co-director for over 15 years. Sopka lived in Marblehead, Massachusetts where her love for badminton began while playing with her son. In 1996, she started the New England Junior Cup and in 1997 co-founded the North Shore Junior Badminton Association. She’s been President of the Massachusetts Badminton Association for nearly 20 years as well as Vice President of the Northeast Badminton Association since 2016.

Orlando Vandross grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts and competed in the Bay State Games playing basketball. Vandross played for Brockton High School and was inducted to their Hall of Fame in 2003. After playing throughout college at American International College in Springfield, he coached the 1996 Bay State Games Coastal Region Men’s Basketball team. He moved on to coach at Boston University and UNC Charlotte until 2015. Vandross now is an Assistant Coach for the University of Virginia’s Men’s Basketball team, which won their first NCAA National Championship title in 2019.

Charlie Titus has been on the board of directors for Bay State Games for over 25 years where he has made significant contributions by hosting events at UMass Boston facilities since the mid 1980’s. He currently lives and grew up in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He played basketball at Boston Technical High School and at Saint Michael’s College, where he was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 1999. Titus was the first and only head coach of the UMass Boston Men’s Basketball team until 2015 when he took over as Vice Chancellor of Athletics and Recreation. Titus was recently inducted to the New England Basketball Hall of Fame for his honorable contributions.

For more information on the Hall of Fame, go to www.baystategames.org/hall-of-fame

College Admissions Process for Student-Athletes – Timeline and Steps in the NCAA Eligibility Process

Wed, 29 May 2019 17:32:46 GMT

Written by: Kim Penney and Danielle Dunn, One-on-One College Consulting

In our latest blog, we covered the process of sending standardized test scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center and how to check your high school’s NCAA-approved courses to ensure you meet the 16-core course requirement necessary to compete in NCAA Division I and II sports.

So when should you register with the NCAA? In this blog, we will review a general timeline of when to begin the process and the steps you can expect to take.

Technically, you become a prospective college recruit the first day of your high school career. However, we counsel student-athletes to use freshman year to adjust to high school life before becoming concerned about their future college athletic experience.

The beginning of sophomore year in high school is a good time to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center :

Create a Certification Account if you plan on targeting NCAA Division I or II institutions. If you are only looking to play NCAA Division III, there is no need to register with the NCAA.
Once you receive your 10-digit NCAA ID #, you can include it on your emails to college coaches and list it on your Athletic Profile. This indicates to college coaches of NCAA Division I and II schools that you have begun the process of becoming academically eligible to be recruited by them.
Check your high school’s NCAA-approved courses to ensure you meet the 16-core course requirements and GPA sliding scale necessary to compete in NCAA Division I and II sports. If the course titles on your high school transcript do not exactly match those listed as NCAA-approved courses for your school, you must go ask your guidance counselor to update your school’s NCAA-approved course listing immediately. You want every course you took to count, if possible.
At the end of junior year, request that your guidance counselor submit your final transcript (with 6 full semesters of grades) to the NCAA.
Every time you take a standardized test, send the scores to the NCAA officially through either the SAT or ACT testing agency (NCAA code is: 9999).
Once you begin senior year, you must log into your NCAA Eligibility Center account to “Request Final Amateurism” to indicate that you did not play your sport for money and that you are indeed still an amateur.
At the end of senior year, you must request your final high school transcript to be sent by guidance to the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Then you are officially qualified to begin your athletic playing career at an NCAA Division I or II institution. Good luck!

College Admissions Process for Student-Athletes – Standardized Test Scores in Relation to NCAA Eligibility

Wed, 22 May 2019 19:40:29 GMT

Written by: Kim Penney and Danielle Dunn, One-on-One College Consulting

Any high school student-athlete who wishes to play NCAA Division I or II sports in college must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Standardized test scores are one part of the equation for determining if the student-athlete meets NCAA academic requirements.

If a student-athlete has Division I or Division II schools on his/her college list, it is the responsibility of the student-athlete to check that the high school courses which he/she is taking are accepted by the NCAA. To search for a high school’s NCAA-approved courses, visit the NCAA Eligibility Center High School Portal . Here, the student-athlete will enter his/her high school’s name and will be directed to a page which will allow him/her to search all of the NCAA-approved courses his/her school offers.

To be eligible to play NCAA Division I, student-athletes must meet the following criteria:

16 core courses
GPA of at least 2.3 in those core courses
Earn a certain ACT/SAT score matching his/her core-course GPA on a Division I sliding scale
For more detailed information on NCAA Academics Requirements for Division I, click HERE .

To be eligible to play NCAA Division II, student-athletes must meet the following criteria:

16 core courses
GPA of at least 2.2 in those core courses
Earn a certain ACT/SAT score matching his/her core-course GPA on a Division II sliding scale
For more detailed information on NCAA Academics Requirements for Division II, click HERE .

Standardized test scores from SAT and/or ACT must be sent directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center, by using the NCAA Eligibility Center code 9999 from the testing agency.

Note: There are no athletic scholarships available at the NCAA Division III level. Therefore, there is no NCAA Eligibility process necessary for high school student-athletes wishing to pursue Division III college athletics.

Next BSG Blog Topic (Week of May 27, 2019) – Timeline to Begin the NCAA Eligibility Process

Register for Bay State Games by June 1st to Save $10 on Entry Fee

Tue, 14 May 2019 19:44:52 GMT

Early bird registration deadline approaching

Registration for the 38th annual Bay State Summer Games is currently underway. The 2019 Summer Games will feature 31 sports for athletes of all ages. The Early Registration Deadline is quickly approaching. Athletes who sign up to participate prior to the June 1 early registration deadline will save $10 on their entry fee.

The registration fee will increase $10 in the following sports on June 1:

Badminton : June 22 – 23 at Boston Badminton, Westborough

Baseball *: July 8 – 12 at BC High School, Boston

Girls Basketball *: July 12 – 14 at Emmanuel College, Boston

Boys Basketball : July 20 – 21 at UMass Boston

Field Hockey *: July 12 – 14 at Veterans Memorial Field Complex, Waltham

Boys and Girls Ice Hockey *: July 11 – 14 at New England Sports Center, Marlborough

Judo : July 14 at UMass Boston

Boys Lacrosse *: July 9 – 11 at Veterans Memorial Field Complex, Waltham

Boys and Girls Soccer *: July 11 – 14 at Veterans Memorial Field Complex, Waltham

Softball*: July 8 – 10 at Danehy Park, Cambridge

Swimming – July 6 – 7 at Harvard University, Cambridge

Qualifiers: June 8 (Worcester Boys & Girls Club), June 15 (Regis College, Weston), June 22 (Lincoln Hancock Pool, Quincy)

Synchronized Swimming : June 15 at Worcester YWCA

Trap Shooting : June 22 at North Leominster Rod & Gun Club, Lunenburg

Boys and Girls Volleyball *: July 13 – 14 at UMass Boston

Weightlifting : July 20 – 21 at UMass Boston

*Tryout information for the eight showcase sports are being posted on the sport’s page as they become available.

For more information on all sports in the 2019 Summer Games, and links to online registration, go to www.baystategames.org . For questions email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555.

Bay State Games Introduces New Sports for 2019 Summer Games

Thu, 09 May 2019 19:47:30 GMT

New sports include pickleball, footgolf, and ultimate.

Bay State Games is excited to introduce three new sports to the 2019 Summer Games program. These sports include Pickleball, FootGolf, and Ultimate.

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports among the senior community in the nation. It incorporates elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Bay State Games is offering doubles and mixed doubles tournaments at a variety of skill levels. The tournament will take place July 27-28 at The Mill Works in Westford.

Medal winners in the 2019 Bay State Games Pickleball tournament will qualify for the 2021 State Games of America National Championship to be held in Ames, Iowa at Iowa State University. At the 2017 State Games of America in Grand Rapids, Michigan, over 600 pickleball players representing 34 states competed. For more information, visit www.baystategames.org/pickleball

FootGolf is a crossover of golf and soccer. The inaugural competition will take place at Quail Ridge Golf Course in Acton on June 22. This tournament will serve as the national qualifier for American FootGolf League National Championship that will take place at the 2019 State Games of America in Lynchburg, Virginia. For more information, visit www.baystategames.org/footgolf

Ultimate will take place on June 29 at Veterans Memorial Field Complex in Waltham. For its first year, Bay State Games will be hosting a U20 tournament. Male and female divisions will be offered. For more information, visit www.baystategames.org/ultimate

Jonathan Levy of New England Ultimate says of the addition, "Ultimate just celebrated its 50th anniversary as a sport. Youth players are its fastest-growing group, with participation by Massachusetts high schools exploding over the past decade. New England Ultimate is thrilled to have the Bay State Games add our sport to their Summer Games."

If you are interested in registering for any of these sports, please go to www.baystategames.org/summer-sports . For questions, email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555.

College Admissions Process for Student-Athletes – Standardized Testing in the Student-Athlete’s College Admissions Process

Wed, 08 May 2019 14:20:53 GMT

Written by: Kim Penney and Danielle Dunn, One-on-One College Consulting

There are two standardized tests that are commonly used in the college admissions process: The SAT and/or the ACT

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test): This test is administered through the College Board. The test is offered seven times throughout the school year during the following months: August, October, November, December, March, May and June. The test is scored on a 200-800 point scale in two categories (Reading/Writing and Math). The highest combined score a student-athlete can receive is a 1600. There is no limit to the number of times this test can be taken. However, a student-athlete typically takes it 2-3 times before the early fall of senior year. For more information, visit: https://www.collegeboard.org

ACT (American College Testing): This test is offered seven times as well during the following months: September, October, December, February, April, June and July. The test is scored on a 1-36 point scale in four categories: English, Math, Reading and Science with an optional Writing portion. The average across all sections is calculated into one overall composite score. Similar to the SAT, there is no limit to the number of times this test can be taken and typically a student-athlete takes it 2-3 times by senior year. For more information, visit: https://www.act.org/

Colleges accept both standardized tests. It is up to the student-athlete to submit test scores from either one or both tests if they choose to do so.

Note: There are over 1,000 colleges and universities that do not require standardized testing as part of their admissions process. To see a list of test-optional schools, go to: https://fairtest.org/university/optional

Next BSG Blog Topic (Week of May 20, 2019) – Standardized Test Scores in Relation to NCAA Eligibility

College Admissions Process for Student-Athletes – Advantages of Early Admissions Policies for the Student-Athlete

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:37:00 GMT

Written by: Kim Penney and Danielle Dunn, One-on-One College Consulting

The college admissions process for a recruited student-athlete is naturally accelerated. After completing the Early Read process, a student-athlete can begin transitioning into the application phase. Depending upon the student-athlete’s target list of colleges/universities, there will be a number of different admissions policies from which to choose:

Early Decision (ED): This is a binding agreement. If the student-athlete applies to a college under an ED admissions policy, the student-athlete must attend that institution and withdraw all of his/her other submitted college applications. A student-athlete would only choose this admissions policy if that particular college/university is his/her number-one choice. Remember: “D” for Definite.

NOTE: College coaches of institutions that offer ED admissions policies highly recommend this option. The student-athlete’s main advantage of applying Early Decision is to potentially secure a spot on the varsity roster.

Early Action (EA) : This admissions policy is non-binding. The student-athlete finds out in mid-December whether or not he/she is accepted and then has until May 1 to make his/her final decision. Remember: “A” for Almost.

NOTE: College coaches typically do not wait until May 1 to fill their rosters. It benefits the student-athlete to commit soon after they receive their acceptance letter even under an Early Action policy in order to potentially secure a spot on the team.

Regular Decision (RD) : This admissions policy is non-binding. The student-athlete typically finds out in late March – early April whether or not he/she is accepted and then has until May 1 to make his/her final decision.

NOTE: Unless the institution offers an Early Admissions Option (i.e. ED or EA), recruited student-athletes rarely choose to apply Regular Decision since college coaches like to confirm their incoming class earlier than May 1.

Rolling Admission (RA) : This admissions policy is non-binding and does not adhere to a strict deadline. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. Therefore, it benefits the student-athlete to apply as soon as they are ready to do so.

Next BSG Blog Topic (Week of May 6, 2019) – Standardized Testing in the Student-Athlete's College Admissions Process

College Search Process for Student-Athletes – What is an “Early Read” in the College Athletic Recruitment Process?

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:42:23 GMT

Written by: Kim Penney and Danielle Dunn, One-on-One College Consulting

A student-athlete should research his/her best match schools academically and socially before he/she begins to “overlay” the athletic fit. If the student-athlete receives positive feedback/interest from the college coaches he/she has contacted, he/she may transition into the next phase of the athletic recruiting process known as the “Early Read.”

An Early Read typically occurs at the end of junior year after final grades are available. This is when a college coach requests the following academic information from a student-athlete:

Official High School Transcript (final grades from 9th, 10th and 11th grade)
SAT and/or ACT Score Reports
High School Profile
List of senior year courses (including course level – i.e. College Prep, Honors, AP)

The college coach then takes this information to his/her respective admissions liaison to get an indication of the student-athlete’s chance of acceptance. From there, the coach communicates to the student-athlete whether or not he/she is a good candidate for admission.

NOTE: The better a student-athlete does academically, the more options he/she will have athletically. Remember, although college coaches may be able to help support a student-athlete’s chance of acceptance, the student-athlete must officially get accepted into the college/university on his/her own merit through admissions.

Next BSG Blog Topic (Week of April 22, 2019) – Advantages of Early Admissions Policies for the Student-Athlete

College Search Process for Student-Athletes – Importance of Creating an Athletic Profile

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:54:55 GMT

Written by: Kim Penney and Danielle Dunn, One-on-One College Consulting

Are you a high school student-athlete who desires to play at the collegiate level? If so, depending on your respective sport, an essential self-marketing tool is to create an Athletic Profile, a website link which you can directly email to college coaches.

If you participate in a “timed sport,” such as swimming or track, you may not necessarily need an Athletic Profile. However, if you play a “subjective sport,” where college coaches need to evaluate your athletic ability, an Athletic Profile could help you stand out.

An Athletic Profile typically includes the following:

Home Page : Short biography of yourself, including major academic and athletic accomplishments

Note: This is just an overview – be sure to make it brief.

Contact Page : Lists your address, email, cell phone and parent contact information

Note: It is recommended to password protect this particular page so that your contact information remains private. Be sure to let coaches know what that password is.

Academic Page : Includes GPA, standardized test scores (i.e. SAT and/or ACT), academic honors/awards, and a link to your transcript

Note: Uploading your transcript helps college coaches to facilitate the “Early Read” process (if applicable).

Athletic/Stats Page : Highlights your athletic statistics/honors/awards for both your high school and club teams

Note: Be sure to keep accurate records of your athletic achievements as soon as you begin high school.

Schedule Page : Links to high school and club team schedules of games/tournaments in which you plan to participate, including individual showcase schedules, too (i.e. Bay State Games)

Note: Be sure to indicate which games on your schedule are against your most competitive opponents so that college coaches can best evaluate your play.

Video Page : Link to your Hudl highlight video (if applicable) as well as 1-2 full-length games

Note: Coaches do not need fancy, music-filled highlight video – raw footage is fine – they just need to see you play. Remember: videos are more of “the hook” to have coaches come see you play live.

References Page : List contact information for your high school, club, and skills coaches

Note: You should include a quote from each coach – this can add great value especially if your sport is not “stat-driven.”

Next BSG Blog Topic (Week of April 15, 2019): What is an "Early Read" in the College Recruitment Process

Registration Open for 2019 Bay State Summer Games

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:56:40 GMT

The 38th Summer Games will begin in June

WOBURN, MA – Registration for the 38th annual Bay State Summer Games is now open. The 2019 Summer Games will include thirty-one sports with competitions from June 1 – July 27 at venues throughout eastern and central Massachusetts including UMass Boston, Harvard University, Union Point Sports Complex in Weymouth, New England Sports Center in Marlborough, and Veterans Memorial Complex in Waltham.

Eight high school showcase sports will take place for a variety of sports, including Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball. Athletes currently in grade 8-12 who live or go to school in Massachusetts are eligible to attend regional tryouts during the month of June. These tryouts will determine teams representing the various regions of the Commonwealth that will compete against each other in July. Check each sport page for specific eligibility requirements.

The Summer Games include a wide variety of individual sports including Swimming, Track & Field, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Table Tennis, Archery, Judo, Badminton and more. These sports are open to a wide range of ages and skill levels from youth participants to masters-aged athletes. Adaptive sport divisions in Archery, Swimming, and Track & Field are available, as well. Bay State Games also offers tournaments for pre-existing teams in Boys Basketball, Girls Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate, and 6v6 Field Hockey.

The 2019 Summer Games will feature three new sports – Pickleball, FootGolf, and Ultimate. The Figure Skating Basic Skills competition has also been reinstated, the Swimming divisions have been restructured, now opening participation to athletes aged 10 & under, and Wrestling has been combined into a one-day competition.

Athletes currently in eleventh grade are eligible for the Bay State Games Future Leaders Scholarship Program which awards six $2,000 college scholarships to Massachusetts High School student-athletes who excel in academics, community service, and athletics. Applications are now available at the Bay State Games website. The deadline to apply is June 5.

For more information on all sports in the 2019 Summer Games, the Future Leaders Scholarship, and links to online registration, go to www.baystategames.org .

For questions, email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555.

College Search Process for Student-Athletes – Contacting College Coaches

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:12:39 GMT

Written by: Kim Penney and Danielle Dunn, One-on-One College Consulting

College athletic recruiting for both scholarship and non-scholarship student-athletes naturally accelerates the college search process. Starting this process early is necessary so student-athletes have ample opportunities to market themselves to college coaches in order to gain exposure and receive critical feedback on their potential level of college play.

Student-athletes first need to target a list of colleges that fit them academically and socially, and then overlay the athletic fit. By approaching the process in this order, student-athletes are more in control and are “covering” themselves in case they get injured or if the coach who is recruiting them decides to leave. It is important that student-athletes reach out directly to college coaches themselves.

A sample target email to a college coach should include:

In Subject Line : Student-Athlete Name, Year, Position, High School, Town and State
Athletic Information : Short introductory paragraph listing physical statistics (height, weight, dominant hand/foot) and high school and/or club team name(s). Include most important high school and/or club individual accolades (i.e. Boston Globe All-Scholastic, League All-Star, etc.) and team accomplishments (i.e. State/League Champions, National Tournament ranking, etc.)
Academic Information : List such things as: GPA, test scores, class rank and desired major(s) of interest at each college.

Tip: Coaches like to know that student-athletes have already done their research on academic/social fit for their respective school.

Link to Schedule : Provide high school and/or club season schedule and indicate which games are most competitive for coaches to attend.

Tip: Make it easy to be identified by college coaches - list team name, uniform colors and jersey number. Include court/field location and game times.

List of Tournaments/Showcases : Include schedule of upcoming tournaments/showcases (i.e. Bay State Games)
Link to Video : Provide link to video (i.e. can include highlights, skills and game footage)

Tip: Videos help college coaches determine whether or not a student-athlete is a recruit they wish to see play in a live game setting

Questions to ask a college coach at end of email : Can you please let me know if you are interested in me as a potential recruit for your program? Are there any camps you run or work at that you believe would be beneficial for me to attend?
End of Email : Thank the coach in advance and express interest in hearing back from him/her soon. Be sure to list complete contact information at end, including:

Address; Cell Phone; Email

Next BSG Blog Topic (Week of April 8, 2019) – Importance of Creating an Athletic Profile

Bay State Games Newsletter: Spring 2019 Edition

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 15:14:40 GMT

To see the Bay State Games Spring 2019 Newsletter, click here .

Topics covered include a preview to the 2019 Summer Games, including new sports and changes; a review of the 2019 Winter Games; scholarship and internship opportunities; and information about the 2019 State Games of America.

Bay State Games Announces 2019 Berkshire Hero Award Recipients

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:16:31 GMT

The Berkshire Hero Award was created in 2008 to recognize individuals, businesses, facilities, and organizations within Berkshire County that go above and beyond to ensure that the Bay State Winter Games are a success. The 2019 award recipients are Gary Guerin from the Williams College Athletic Department and the Williams Inn in Williamstown, MA.

Gary Guerin is the Associate Director of Athletics for Operations at the Williams College Athletic Department. Gary has been at Williams for over 40 years, starting as an athletic trainer at the college before transitioning into an administrative role in the athletic department. Since the inception of the Winter Games, Gary has served as the primary liaison between Williams College and the Bay State Games. He has been a staunch supporter of the Games and as he enters retirement in the spring, everyone at Bay State Games would like to thank him for his longtime support.

The Williams Inn has been associated with the Bay State Games since their inception in 1985. For four decades, the Williams Inn has been considered “home” for many skating clubs located across Massachusetts when they travel to the Berkshires for the Winter Games. The Inn has also donated rooms each year to house skating judges and the Bay State Games staff. Several featured skaters, including Olympians Nancy Kerrigan, Paul Wylie, and Surya Bonaly, have had press conferences and stayed at the Williams Inn during their time in the Berkshires. As the Inn transitions in 2019 from their current location to a new property on Spring St. in July, Bay State Games would like to thank Inn owners Williams College and the Waterford Hotel Group, which manages the property, for their support of the Winter Games.