The 2023 season for the Holy Cross men, on paper, looked like a lost one. Finishing last in the Patriot League, 0-8 in conference play for the second straight year, the Crusaders know there is room for improvement. But Crusaders' fourth-year head coach J.L. Reppert has confidence in his unit after … [Read more...]
DIVISION DIVIDED: Tension rising between MIAA publics, privates
For three straight seasons, the MIAA Division 1 championship game has featured the same foes and the same result: St. John’s Prep taking down fellow Catholic Conference rival Boston College High School. Though the title games generated loads of interest and showed off high-level play, the pattern … [Read more...]
MIAA Division 4: How Cohasset added to program’s rich legacy
Cohasset (Mass.) High School played lights-out lacrosse all season long. Finishing the season with a 20-2 record, the top-ranked Skippers capped off their eye-catching season with an 8-4 victory over Sandwich in the MIAA Division 4 championship game on June 18. Having played – and bested – … [Read more...]
MIAA Division 3: How defense propelled Norwell to more glory
For the second straight season, Norwell (Mass.) High School is the MIAA Division 3 champion. The Clippers beat Falmouth, 10-4, in the title game on June 18 to complete a 19-3 season and achieve a second straight D-3 title. Their appearance in the state championship game would seem to be little … [Read more...]
Three for all: St. John’s Prep and BC High to meet once again
And then there were two. The MIAA Division 1 championship game is set and will feature a rematch of the last two seasons, as top-seeded St. John's Prep takes on No. 2 BC High. The two split the series in the regular season, but with St. John's Prep taking the title from BC High in each of the last … [Read more...]
MIAA D-1: How more spice was added to A-B vs. L-S rivalry
ACTON, Mass. -- Acton-Boxborough (Mass.) High School was the first team in the MIAA Division 1 playoffs to punch its ticket to the final four with a win over longtime rival Lincoln-Sudbury, 15-7, on Friday night. Behind strong performances by St. Lawrence commit Cam Matthews and UMass commit Tyler … [Read more...]