3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (1764+ words) Another year is in the books in the local sports scene. 2025 was filled with mind-boggling achievements, Cinderella runs and the passing of some inspirational coaches. Here's a look back at the Lowell area's top 10 stories from an interesting year. He…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1503+ words) LOWELL " Talk about a galaxy of stars. On Thursday night, the Lowell High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction night was held at Lenzi's in Dracut. This year's class featured five star athletes: Edward Kulis (Class of 1976), Natalie Shea Welch…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (92+ words) Westford Academy's Patrick Claycomb has been named the Dual County League's golf Coach of the Year. Senior Maddie Smith, who will play collegiately at Memphis University, was selected all-conference. Named DCL all-stars from WA were Peier Li, Enzo Mora and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (703+ words) LOWELL " When Jim Durkin would pass by the Durkin Ballfield on Chelmsford Street as a child, he knew the park's name was connected to his family, but he never really knew why. It wasn't until a few years ago that…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (55+ words) The Massachusetts Pirates are heading on a voyage away from the Bay State. The team announced Saturday that the franchise is leaving Massachusetts after seven seasons " the last two in Lowell " for a market that has yet to be announced....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (37+ words) As neighboring towns, the sports rivalry between Wilmington and Tewksbury has been intense for decades. On Wednesday, the golf teams from each school staged a spirited battle for the top spot at ... More in High School Sports...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (58+ words) Chelmsford High golf captain Jacob Carlson played an historic nine holes Monday over the back nine at the Country Club of Billerica. Carlson carded an incredible 6-under 29, the lowest score in a high school match at the course. He recorded…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (678+ words) TEWKSBURY " Will Harrison wasn't going to let this one slip away. The Tewksbury quarterback rushed for two touchdowns, including the game winner with 11 seconds to play, as the Redmen edged Lowell 25-21, Friday night, in a Merrimack Valley Conference barnburner. Lowell…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (627+ words) When I moved to Boston in 1980, it was only natural that I became a Red Sox fan, determined to destroy the New York Yankees. After all, competition had always coursed through our family's blood. My mother was tennis champion of…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (295+ words) Sporting a losing record didn't sit well with the Massachusetts Pirates. Shortly after ending a 7-9 season, the first losing mark in the franchise's seven-year history, Jawad Yatim announced a series of major changes to the coaching staff. Yatim, the team's…...