When Central Mass Town Square launched the high school sports page in September, we wanted to look beyond the scoreboard, stat sheet and random box score. Our goal was to tell the inspiring stories of local high school athletes, coaches, and parents who make the sports community great. We wanted to get to know them and learn what inspires and motivates them to persevere through adversity.
Our mission was to celebrate these athletes for not only the positive impact they make on the field with their teams, but also the important roles they play in their community and in the classroom. For me, it has been an honor and privilege to witness their amazing prowess in the playing arena and it was even more remarkable getting to know them as people. Although they are young athletes, many are positive role models who have faced and overcame injuries, losing, and heartache to triumph in the end, regardless if they won or lost. They are the future leaders of this country and hopefully they will inspire you to be better in 2022.
Here is a roundup of my top six Town Square sports stories of 2021 in no particular order. I included the links to the stories in case you missed them the first time around.
Morgan Lucas, 13, of Rutland was happy to be playing baseball. Photos by Kevin Paul Saleeba
As the only girl on her baseball team, Rutland’s Morgan Lucas brings confidence and leadership to the field.
Published on August 17, 2021
A League of Her Own – Town Square Central Massachusetts (centralmasstownsquare.com)
Blackstone-Millville sophomore Victoria Miranda winds up for a shot. Photo by Kevin Paul Saleeba
With less than ten seconds to go, the winless Blackstone-Millville Regional High School field hockey team clung to a slim 2-1 lead against the then 3-1 Stags of Tahanto Regional.
Published on September 28, 2021
The Thrill of Victory – Town Square Central Massachusetts (centralmasstownsquare.com)
Suzies Bring the State Title Back Home to Sutton
The eventual Sutton High School state champs enjoyed a victory in the rain. Photo by Kevin Paul Saleeba
The Sutton High School girls’ soccer team wins their first championship in four years.
Published on November 24, 2021
Published on November 18, 2021
The Wright Stuff – Town Square Central Massachusetts (centralmasstownsquare.com)
Bromfield Boys Win Fourth Straight Title
Bromfield are the Central Mass Division 3 champions and the Division 5 state champs. Photo by Kevin Paul Saleeba
Strong defense and a timely overtime goal clinches the state championship for the Trojans.
Published on November 23, 2021
Published on November 18, 2021
One Win Away – Town Square Central Massachusetts (centralmasstownsquare.com)
Spartans Complete Postseason Run with a Title
The Spartans showing off their state championship medals. Photo by Kevin Paul Saleeba
Amelia Blood scores the lone goal of the game as Uxbridge High School wins their first ever state field hockey championship, 1-0.
Published on November 22, 2021
Published on November 19, 2021
Published on November 15, 2021
The Offensive Line of Demarcation
Line of Demarcation
South High’s ground attack separates them from the competition.
Published on October 8, 2021
The Offensive Line of Demarcation – Town Square Central Massachusetts (centralmasstownsquare.com)
Published on November 29, 2021
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