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Whitman-Hanson girls best Dartmouth 4-0 for D-1 South title
TAUNTON — Whitman-Hanson beat Dartmouth 4-0 Tuesday evening to win the girls Division 1 South title
The Globe's Bob Hohler investigates the sad state of athletics at Boston's public schools in an eye-opening, seven-part series.
Soccer
(Jim Davis / Globe Staff)Margolius, A-B strike gold
In a game rife with stars and story lines, the Division 1 girls' EMass soccer final appeared to have little chance of living up to its hype. But Acton-Boxboro's Marie Margolius showed a flair for the dramatic, scoring with less than a minute remaining in overtime to lift the nationally No. 1-ranked Colonials over Whitman-Hanson, 1-0.
- CM 2, Lexington 1 CM wins it in OT
- C-C 1, Sandwich 0 Bird gives C-C the one that counts
- Weston tops Spellman, lands in final
- Askins saves Knights
- Mewis carries W-H again | Video Floeck on win
Field Hockey
(Jon Mahoney / For The Globe)Colonials stay perfect
Acton-Boxboro kept its undefeated streak alive last night with a 1-0 victory over Walpole in the Division 1 state field hockey semifinals.
Volleyball
Medfield remains perfect
Undefeated Medfield swept rival Melrose last night to move into the Division 2 state volleyball championship for the fourth time in five years. The Warriors (24-0) prevailed, 26-24, 25-16, 25-12, at Newton South High School, handing the Red Raiders (22-2) just their second loss of the season.
For islanders, this was The Game
For year-round residents of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, it was an eagerly anticipated rite of fall: On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, two proudly independent communities tussled for bragging rights in the season-ending high school football matchup. (Globe Correspondent, 12:17 a.m.)
Duxbury football team feels a growing confidence
Two weeks into the season, the Duxbury High football team was winless and feeling sore. All three senior captains, halfback Bobby Murphy , receiver/defensive back Matt Savard, and two-way end Pat McWilliams sat out the second game of the season with injuries, a 14-0 loss to Plymouth North. (Boston Globe, 11/19/09)
Valerie Driscoll shoots for third state hoop title with Archbishop Williams
The Catholic Central Conference is not exactly a beacon for “bigs’’ banging down low in the post, which is precisely why Archbishop Williams senior Valerie Driscoll , a 6-foot-4 center, can’t wait to step onto a court in the Big Ten. (Globe Correspondent, 11/19/09)
(Williams Townson / Globe Photo)Scyocurka, Exeter excel
The elements couldn't stop Alex Scyocurka, nor could Phillips Andover Academy. The Phillips Exeter Academy running back was unstoppable in Saturday's 129th meeting of the longest continuing prep school rivalry in the nation played at rain-swept Phelps Stadium with the Big Blue still holding the overall lead in the series, 68-51-10.
- Week 11 results Fri. | Sat.
- Bridgewater-Raynham wins coin flip
- Video Izzo sets scoring record
- Natick 35, Walpole 14 Natick’s plan perfect
- Everett holds off Malden
- Brockton wins eighth straight Big 3 title
- Nov. 17 'The Bus' illustration
- These stars deserve a rain check
- Football Roundup Romero helps Bishop Feehan return to playoffs
(Jonathan Wiggs / Globe Staff)Division 3 Girls
Millis wins EMass title
It took 70 minutes and a pair of freshmen, but there was finally a goal in Tuesday night's Division 3 EMass title game.
(Jon Mahoney / For The Globe)Colonials stay perfect
Acton-Boxboro kept its undefeated streak alive last night with a 1-0 victory over Walpole in the Division 1 state field hockey semifinals.
(David L. Ryan / Globe Staff)Keklak, L-S pour it on
Deep puddles, mud, pouring rain, and strong winds greeted the runners at the EMass Cross-Country Championships yesterday at Franklin Park.
(John Mahoney / For the Globe)New Bedford, Central Catholic advance
New Bedford kept its unbeaten season alive - along with its state championship hopes - by sweeping Lincoln-Sudbury, 25-9, 25-22, 25-22, in a Division 1 North/South semifinal at Milton High yesterday.
(Lisa Poole / For the Globe)Andover seeking high honor
The Andover High girls' swim team will savor its Merrimack Valley Conference title, and a perfect 12-0 mark in the regular season, but are aiming for a higher honor.
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Division 1 State Golf Championships
Colonials splash their way to title
In celebration of Shrewsbury's first ever Division 1 Golf title, golfers plunged into the water hazard at the 18th hole at Turner Hill Country Club. (Boston Globe, 11/3/09)
wrestling
(WWE / Courtesy Photo)Winchester star reborn
Ask Larry Tremblay about Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah, and the longtime Winchester High wrestling coach will talk your ear off about a former Sachem wrestler who exemplifies humility, athleticism, and drive.