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East Boston, Boston Latin set to open Strike Out Colon Cancer Tournament

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:50:02 GMT

Mike Theriault, or "Mikey Baseball," will pitch tomorrow against Boston Latin (Billy Owens /For the Boston Globe) By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Globe Correspondent It was five years ago that the wife of East Boston baseball coach Phil Brangiforte was diagnosed...

Melrose's Jennifer Cain headed to Merrimack to play volleyball

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:26:17 GMT

By Andy Deossa, Globe Correspondent T.J. Hajjar, third-year coach of the Merrimack volleyball team, announced Thursday that four players had committed to the Class of 2017. Among them is Jennifer Cain, who played four years at Melrose. The 5-foot-8-inch outside...

BSA scholarship recipients

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:56:02 GMT

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Globe Correspondent The following students were awarded 2013 Boston Scholar Athletes college scholarships at yesterdays BSA recognition event. School, student, college Latin Academy: Virginia McCaughey, College of Charleston Boston Latin: Lauren Palermo, Clemson New Mission: Shantal...

Carpenter carries Austin Prep to Catholic Central crown

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:50:48 GMT

Sophomore 'Bobo' Carpenter scored his fourth goal of the game with a minute left in overtime as the Austin Prep boys' lacrosse team clinched the Catholic Central League title Wednesday night with a 7-6 win over host Archbishop Williams in Braintree.

City League baseball all-stars

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:04:02 GMT

The following are the Boston City League baseball all-stars: Latin Academy Mark Guerard Vincent Lopriore Daniel O'Connell Brighton Jose Crespo Jesus Soto Jose Valenzuela Rivera Boston International Junior Perdomo Juan Manuel Urena Nelfy Velez Burke Terel Andrews Justin Davis...

City League track all-stars

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:48:47 GMT

The following are the Boston City League track and field all-stars: Girls 100-meter dash: Juleen Lewis, O'Bryant; 200-meter dash: Daitannah Smith, South Boston; 400-meter dash: Ashley Lewis, Latin Academy; 800-meter run: Britney Firmin, Latin Academy; 1-mile run: Catherine Van Even,...

City League softball all-stars

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:48:47 GMT

The following are the Boston City League softball all-stars: Latin Academy Colby Cahill Sydney McGrath Aurora O'Brien Brighton Christy Cruz Crystal Figueroa Boston International Mariliz Mendez Johenny DeJesus Jarolin Espinal Olecia Dos Reis Burke Brenda Calderon Whanellely Guerrero Renee Pierre...

City League volleyball all-stars

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:34:03 GMT

The following are the Boston City League boys volleyball all-stars: Latin Academy Chup Chiu Jian Yi Huang Fritz Jolivain Brighton Jose Mata Lizandro Nogueira Gustavo Silva Madison Park Sovenreth Chhim Bryan Pagan Marcus Soto O'Bryant Tobi Fashemi Thomas Kulch Biruk...

English's Barreiro shuts out Latin Academy

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:34:03 GMT

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Globe Correspondent There was no way Nelson Barreiro was going to allow another Latin Academy comeback. After the Dragons forced extra innings the last time they played English by scoring two runs in the seventh inning,...

City League tennis all-stars

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:34:02 GMT

The following are the Boston City League all-stars for boys and girls tennis: Latin Academy girls Diandrea Galloway Latin Academy boys Ricardel Bailey Mark Anthony Kenney Jimmy Ye O'Bryant boys Aaron Goldsmith Samuel Pham Roger Xie...

5 things to know in baseball this week

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:03:02 GMT

By Alex Hall, Globe Correspondent 1. Wednesday games will shape ISL Rivers, Belmont Hill, Governors Academy, and BB&N are all deadlocked atop the ISL standings with two losses each. The Red Wings, Govs, and Belmont Hill have games Wednesday,...

Latin Academy sweeps city leage outdoor track and field championships

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:59:33 GMT

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Globe Correspondent Lating Academy edged O'Bryant, 96-96, to win its second straight girls title at the Boston City League track and field championships Tuesday at White Stadium. This, I have to say, in all the years...

Boston City League track and field championships results

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:59:32 GMT

Here are the results from Monday and Tuesday's Boston City League track and field championships at White Stadium: Boys- 100- 1. Kevin Facey, Burke, 10.90; 2. Bless Amedoadzi, South Boston, 11.20; 3. Mehki Williams, OBryant, 11.30. 200- 1. Malik Anderson,...

Dorchester pulls out 4x400 relay

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:44:01 GMT

By Justin A. Rice, Globe Correspondent Even though Dorchesters 4x400 meter boys relay team was technically favored to win in the Boston City League track and field championships Tuesday at White Stadium, they thought of themselves as the dark horse....

With Latin Academy on its heals, OBryant looks to regain track title

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:22:32 GMT

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Globe Correspondent After the first day of the Boston City League girls outdoor track championships Monday, OBryant put itself in position to reclaim the title it lost last year after a 16-year winning streak. Despite posting...

O'Bryant boys jump out to early lead in boys outdoor city championship

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:07:02 GMT

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Globe Correspondent OBryants Brian Donna had one last hurdle to clear with the finish line in sight on Monday afternoon at White Stadium. Ahead of the pack, the leader collided with the hurdle sending him to...

Duxbury back on top of Globe boys' lacrosse Top 20

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:56:28 GMT

The Dragons have 13 wins (including the recent four-overtime victory over Lincoln-Sudbury) and their four losses have come solely against out-of-state competition.

Three games to watch for baseball this week

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:20:02 GMT

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Globe Correspondent English at East Boston, 3:30 pm Monday Both of these teams continue to ascend in each of their divisions standings. A win against English would be a huge for an East Boston team that...

B-R stays on top of Globe softball Top 20

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:44:47 GMT

Trojans remain undefeated with Milford close behind at No. 2.

Subtle changes in baseball Top 20

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:44:47 GMT

But St. John's Prep remains No. 1 with two weeks to play before tournament.

O'Bryant swings past rival Madison Park in baseball

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:11:01 GMT

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Globe Correspondent OBryant used an early offensive onslaught to win the battle of Malcolm X Boulevard against Madison Park Friday. The Tigers never looked back after scoring eight runs in the first inning on the way...

Latin Academy and O'Bryant set to compete for top spot in outdoor city championship

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:52:02 GMT

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Globe Correspondent Each of the most recent indoor and outdoor city track championships have added to the friendly rivalry between Latin Academy coach Brian Leussler and OBryant coach Jose Ortega. The upcoming city championship on May...

Boston Youth Wrestling opens summer training center

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:50:01 GMT

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Globe Correspondent City wrestlers now have the opportunity to sharpen their skills throughout the spring and summer. As a result of Boston Youth Wrestling's work with the Boston Center for Youth & Families, the Roxbury/Mission Hill...

Burke, South Boston girls split South conference title

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:05:02 GMT

By Justin A. Rice, Globe Correspondent For Burkes girls' track team, clinching a share of the Boston City League South title earlier this week marked a first. For South Boston, sharing the other half of the title marked a last....

St. John's Prep star commits to Maryland

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:27:17 GMT

Eagles running back and defensive back Johnathan Thomas has told his high school he is verbally committing to play for the University of Maryland.