Massachusetts
Friday night’s 10 high school sports takeaways, from triple OT to Shine retirement to Case football coach – The Boston Globe
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▪ Andover junior Josh Roux needed just 4 points to reach 1,000 for his career and he got there early in a narrow 55-50 loss to top-ranked Central Catholic. He finished with 30 points in a battle.
Congratulations to Josh Roux for scoring his 1000th career point tonight in the 1st quarter of the Merrimack Valley Conference Championship against Central Catholic HS!! Incredible!! pic.twitter.com/fgncjGoSEc
— Jimmy D’Andrea (@AndoverPrin) February 14, 2026
▪ Taunton senior Dray Thielker sank a free throw with 21.6 seconds left in a 69-62 win over Milford to reach 1,000 for his career. He finished with 22, including 11 in the fourth quarter, becoming the 13th member of the program’s 1,000 point club, which also includes his father (Matt, 1995).
1,000! Taunton senior Dray Thielker hits a free throw to complete a three-point play to hit 1,000 career points with 21.6 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Thielker is the 13th male Taunton player (joining dad Matt ‘95) to hit the milestone. #hockomock pic.twitter.com/4TCVfS3ROU
— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) February 14, 2026
▪ Bishop Fenwick senior captain Caitlin Boyle, who is committed to Stonehill, eclipsed 1,000 career points during a 14-point, 10-rebound senior night effort to beat Shrewsbury, 63-30.
▪ West/East Bridgewater senior goalie Brayden Bates recorded his 3,000th career save in a 4-2 boys’ hockey loss to Stoughton/Brockton.
▪ Medfield sophomore Luke Dickson raced past 100 career points with a 6-point night featuring three goals and three assists in an 8-1 drubbing of Norton. His older brother, Matt, a senior, added two goals and two assists.
▪ Medway boys’ hockey senior captain Jason Drake reached 100 career points during a 3-2 loss to Hudson.
▪ In Tuesday’s 66-61 loss to Walpole, Needham senior captain Hannah Levine surpassed 100 career 3-pointers, the most of any player in the program in the past decade. The achievement was celebrated Thursday after beating Cathedral, 39-38.
▪ Lowell girls’ basketball pulled off a two-for-one, capturing both the Merrimack Valley Conference Division II Cup, and the Division 2 regular-season title outright with a 47-33 victory over Dracut. Deb Kisekka sparked the offense with 13 points and Quinn McDonald and Jeneasia Richardson both had 10.
▪ Oliver Ames boys’ basketball clinched the Hockomock League Davenport Division crown with a 70-51 win over Stoughton powered by 20 points from Zaire Maddox and 19 from Josiah Marshall.
▪ Durfee girls’ basketball earned a share of the Big Three crown with New Bedford by beating the Whalers, 51-42, and splitting the season series. Jasiya Norwood led the charge with 15 points.
▪ The Lynn Tech boys rode 30 points from Andy Batista to an 83-53 win over Lowell Catholic and Greater Lowell defeated Whittier Tech, 78-28, to share the Commonwealth Conference title.
▪ Duxbury senior captain Hailey Flynn connected on a midrange jumper at the buzzer to lift the Dragons to a 48-46 overtime triumph over Silver Lake. Flynn breezed past a defender, dribbled behind her back from right to left, and calmly stuck the shot with a hand in her face.
“It was just crazy,” Flynn said. “Everybody worked so hard the whole game, and getting to win in front of the crowd was super awesome. Celebrating together at the end was huge.”
▪ It took three extra sessions for Lawrence and Methuen to determine a boys’ basketball winner, with Jaydace Ferrer finally putting the Lancers ahead, 70-69, with an and-one with 1.2 seconds remaining in the third overtime. Aiden Torres paced Lawrence with 23 points, while Niles Scott produced 28 points and 11 rebounds for Methuen.
▪ The night also saw a double-overtime battle, as North Quincy’s Logan Le made a shot with 20 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, which led to a second extra period before Scituate pulled out a 75-72 win.
▪ North Andover boys’ basketball went to overtime to defeat Billerica, 52-51, supported by 14 points from senior Angel Sanchez.
▪ Quincy boys’ basketball erased a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter and Jaethan Pinet drained a buzzer-beater to produce a 49-46 win over Pembroke. Yhan Medina had 15 points and Malcolm McMorrow grabbed 13 rebounds.
Joe Baraky, Duxbury — The senior captain exploded for a career-high 34 points to power a 65-61 win over Silver Lake.
Thad Broughton and Mark Mendonca, Peabody — It’s hard to produce more identical statistical lines, with Broughton, a sophomore, finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Mendonca, a junior, nearly matching that with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists.
Brooke Fisher, Somerset Berkley — The senior was a pest defensively, nabbing eight steals to go with 24 points in a 48-21 win over Joseph Case.
Jahmari Harrell, Cathedral — The freshman — and younger brother of Providence freshman Jaylen Harrell, the two-time Gatorade Massachusetts Player of the Year — erupted for 33 points, knocking down 10 3-pointers and hauling in five rebounds.
Leila Kennedy, Cardinal Spellman — The freshman went for a career-high 22 points, adding 10 rebounds in a 46-16 rout of Randolph.
Burke Lombardi, Nantucket — The sophomore continued his season-long scoring surge, dropping 38 points in an 80-53 chomping of Sandwich.
John Milne, Plymouth North — The senior’s first hat trick came in a 7-4 victory over Nantucket.
Jenna Mishou, Archbishop Williams — The senior forward produced on both ends, scoring 18 points and dominating defensively with six blocks and 10 rebounds.
Elkin Pena, Central Catholic — The sophomore forward controlled the glass to the tune of 19 points and 18 rebounds in a 55-50 win over Andover.
Ladainian Rodrigues, Attleboro — The senior put up 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, igniting a 93-44 destruction of King Philip.
Four years after retiring as boys’ hockey coach, Dan Shine is retiring as athletic director at Arlington Catholic after 49 years, effective at the end of this school year.
Shine, class of ’72, will be succeeded by Rob Sarmiento, the school’s boys’ basketball coach and associate athletic director. Shine transitions to athletic director emeritus, a role which he will contribute to special projects and “represent AC at all MIAA meetings and events and will also serve as the liaison to the Town of Arlington.”
“Mr. Shine’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping a strong, values-based athletic program rooted in sportsmanship, teamwork, and excellence both on and off the field,” the school wrote in a statement. “Throughout his remarkable 49-year tenure, Dan has guided our athletic department from humble beginnings into one of the most recognized and respected programs.”
Sarmiento is social studies chairperson and has taught at Arlington Catholic for 16 years.
“We are confident that Rob Sarmiento will build upon the strong foundation Dan has established,” said Father Marc J. Bishop in a statement. “His leadership, vision, and enthusiasm will serve our students and athletic community well.”
Shine went 575-303-83 in 43 seasons as boys’ hockey coach, reaching 12 Super 8 tournaments and winning three state championships.
Wayland senior captain Nathan Hartunian announced he will wrestle at Wesleyan. The heavyweight won the Anthony Lisitano Memorial Tournament in Wakefield earlier this season and was the Division 3 Central champ at 285 pounds last year.
Seekonk has promoted offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Brendan Costa to head football coach.
Costa has been on the Warriors staff since 2023, delivering an offense that produced 27 points per game and set a program record on Thanksgiving in 2024. He also served as defensive backs coach for the Warriors.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to lead our student-athletes and continue building on the work we have started,” Costa said in a statement. “My philosophy centers on discipline, communication and effort — controlling the things we can control and striving to improve every day. We will adapt our schemes to fit our players’ strengths, keep our systems clear and effective, and emphasize a team culture of accountability, positivity and shared achievement.”
Costa previously coached at Williams after playing quarterback at Bates. He won the starting QB job at New Bedford High as a freshman, then transferred to Joseph Case in neighboring Swansea where he threw for 4,095 yards and 45 touchdowns and ran for 3,121 yards and 47 touchdowns over three seasons, winning the Otto Graham award his senior year. A three-year captain for the Cardinals, he graduated with all season and career records for completions, passing yardage, and passing touchdowns, plus the single-game mark for rushing yards (328).
“We are very excited to see Brendan step into the head coaching role,” athletic director Kathryn Manigan said. “His familiarity with our students, his knowledge of the game and his dedication to building a positive team culture made him stand out throughout a highly competitive hiring process.”
Costa succeeds interim coach Matt Brown, who followed Jason Azulay, who coached from 2021-24, following former Patriots linebacker Vernon Crawford’s 10-year stint from 2012-21.
Seekonk High School Names Brendan Costa as New Football Coach: Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell and Athletic Director Kathryn Manigan are pleased to announce that Brendan Costa has been appointed as the new Head Football Coach at Seekonk High School. https://t.co/nxCnyFInM8 pic.twitter.com/Uev3GIPYFr
— Seekonk Public Schools (@SeekonkPS) February 13, 2026
Some upcoming tournament schedules:
The 15th Larry McIntire IAABO Board 130 Classic will be played Sunday and Monday at Marblehead High. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
Sunday, Feb. 15
1 p.m. — North Andover vs. Reading girls
2:30 p.m. — Gloucester vs. Cathedral boys
4:15 p.m. — Marblehead vs. Peabody girls
6 p.m.. — Marblehead vs. Bedford boys
Monday, Feb. 16
1 p.m. — Girls consolation
2:30 p.m. — Boys consolation
4:15 p.m. — Girls championship
6 p.m. — Boys championship
Luke Dickson, Medfield, 3
John Milne, Plymouth North, 3
Matt Dickson, Medfield, 2
Cooper Dunham, Danvers, 2
Jason Gillis, Norwood, 2
Canton Jenkinson, Nantucket, 2
Jake McSweeney, Stoughton/Brockton, 2
Timmy O’Malley, Hudson, 2
Mark Trahon, Norwood, 2
Luke Dickson, Medfield, 3
Jordan Sousa, Hudson, 3
Matt Dickson, Medfield, 2
10. Basketball leaderboard
Burke Lombardi, Nantucket, 38
Joe Baraky, Duxbury, 34
Jahmari Harrell, Cathedral, 33
Andy Batista, Lynn Tech, 30
Huey Josama, Saugus, 30
Josh Roux, Andover, 30
Jake Lofstrom, Silver Lake, 29
Ella Getz, Worcester Academy, 28
Niles Scott, Methuen, 28
Rolky Brea-Arias, St. Mary’s, 27
Nate Helms, Carver, 25
Brooke Fisher, Somerset Berkley, 24
Layla Rivera, Brockton, 24
Ladainian Rodrigues, Attleboro, 24
Oisin Faherty, North Quincy, 23
Avery Gamble, Oliver Ames, 23
Aiden Torres, Lawrence, 23
Thad Broughton, Peabody, 22
Hezaki Brown, Doherty, 22
Leila Kennedy, Cardinal Spellman, 22
Mark Mendonca, Peabody, 22
Ryan Shean, Saugus, 22
Camden Hill, New Bedford, 21
Tyler Johnson, Old Colony, 21
Reagan Maniscalco, Tewksbury, 21
Tabby McDonough, North Quincy, 21
Alana McNamara, Archbishop Williams, 21
Elian Rodriguez, Salem, 21
Brandon Antwine, Lynn Tech, 20
Jackson Fournier, St. John’s (S), 20
Matt Lennox, Carver, 20
Zaire Maddox, Oliver Ames, 20
Dom Taylor, Somerset Berkley, 20
Elkin Pena, Central Catholic, 18
Victoria Colombo, Brockton, 14
Krem Amparo, Latin Academy, 13
Tyler Johnson, Old Colony, 13
Malcolm McMorrow, Quincy, 13
Ulices Diaz, Lynn Tech, 12
Cleto Deng, Salem, 11
Zade Garron-Ciberay, Plymouth South, 11
Cece Gilbert, Central Catholic, 11
Ella Riley, Pembroke, 11
Niles Scott, Methuen, 11
Tia Williamson, Attleboro, 11
Colin Cyr, Apponequet, 10
Aidan Dookhran, Somerset Berkley, 10
Maeve Horsman, Oliver Ames, 10
Leila Kennedy, Cardinal Spellman, 10
Jenna Mishou, Archbishop Williams, 10
Aymma Semedo, Brockton, 10
Ryan Crook, Somerset Berkley, 7
Aiden Deree, Old Colony, 7
Lilly Phillips, Central Catholic, 7
Thad Broughton, Peabody, 6
Connor Houle, Attleboro, 6
Dimitri Mendes, Cathedral, 6
Mark Mendonca, Peabody, 6
Giovanni Jean, Lynn Tech, 5
Celia Neilson, Bishop Fenwick, 5
Layla Rivera, Brockton, 5
Ladainian Rodrigues, Attleboro, 5
Brooke Fisher, Somerset Berkley, 8
Cece Levrault, Apponequet, 6
Brandon Antwine, Lynn Tech, 5
Lauren Carr, Somerset Berkley, 4
Avery Gamble, Oliver Ames, 3
Hannah Kuriscak, Apponequet, 3
Jenna Mishou, Archbishop Williams, 6
Natalie Sanborn, Nashoba, 6
Victoria Colombo, Brockton, 5
Layla Rivera, Brockton, 3
Brendan Kurie can be reached at brendan.kurie@globe.com. Follow him on X @BrendanKurie.
Massachusetts
Western Massachusetts libraries celebrating National Library Week – Athol Daily News
As libraries across western Massachusetts celebrate National Library Week from April 19 to April 25, they are honoring “the last real third space where everyone is welcome,” in the words of Greenfield Public Library Assistant Director Lisa Prolman.
According to the American Library Association, National Library Week is “an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.” This year, several libraries in the region will be hosting events to highlight the roles they play in their communities.
The Athol Public Library is among the venues engaging in National Library Week festivities, with a whole host of events starting on Tuesday, April 21, with Silly Goose Story Time at 10:30 a.m. The library will hold multiple events each day, including “Free Book Friday” on April 24, which Assistant Director Robin Shtulman said is “really fantastic.”
Shtulman said the week celebrates and emphasizes the “freedom to read, community outreach and celebrating the staff, without whom nothing would happen.”
The Athol Public Library said in an event announcement that “whatever brings you joy, the library has something for everyone,” and that aspect is being emphasized this National Library Week. To name a few of the events on tap, on Tuesday, April 21, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., there’s a volunteer opportunity where teens will make greeting cards for senior citizens; “A Minecraft Movie” will be shown at the same date and time; and on Thursday, April 23, the library will host Scavenger Hunt Bingo for all ages. For a full list of events at the Athol Public Library, visit atholpubliclibrary.com.
In Shelburne Falls, the Arms Library will feature a gallery from the Carlos Heiligmann Collection, a series of photos of public libraries across western Massachusetts. Also in collaboration with the Arms Library, Pothole Pictures and the Shelburne Falls Area Women’s Club will partner for a screening of “Free For All: The Public Library” on Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m. at the Shelburne Falls Theater at Memorial Hall.
The documentary focuses on the evolution of the public library from its origins in the 19th century and the challenges it faces today, with modern-day issues such as book bans, funding cuts and debates over censorship.
It also explores the role that women’s clubs, like the one in Shelburne Falls, played in creating the modern library system. To serve their communities, women’s clubs took the lead in fundraising, collecting books and advocating for library legislation.
“Our women’s club in this town started with a group of 60 women who were gathering for lessons. … Because of the support of women in the U.S., we established over 80% of the public libraries [in the country],” said Christin Couture, program chair for the Shelburne Falls Area Women’s Club. “This film … I hear it’s so fascinating.”
Following the film’s screening, there will be a panel of local librarians who will engage in “lively conversation” about the history and future of public libraries. Tickets are $6, though school-age children will be admitted for free.
In Charlemont, Tyler Memorial Library will host an open house on Saturday, April 25, from noon to 2 p.m. featuring refreshments, a tour of the library and sun catcher crafting.
The Greenfield Public Library, meanwhile, is taking National Library Week in a bit of a different direction, as it is offering a book repair demonstration with Tom Hutcheson on Thursday, April 23, at 3:30 p.m. The day marks William Shakespeare’s birthday.
Although the book repair session required registration and is currently full, those who are interested may be placed on a waiting list at greenfieldpl.libcal.com/event/16460179.
Greenfield Public Library Director Anna Bognolo recognized the hard work that everyone has put into making the library a success, offering a “huge thank you” to the volunteers and staff who make its varied offerings possible.
“Stop by and support your library,” Bognolo said.
“Libraries, especially in this economy, are more important than ever,” Prolman said. Referencing the library’s role as a place where community members can go that is not work or home, she added, “They are the last real third space where everyone is welcome, and we don’t charge you for being here.”
Massachusetts
New Bedford MS-13 Member, Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to Role in Brutal Murders In Massachusetts, Virginia
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Massachusetts
Police shoot and kill man armed with knife in Lexington, DA says
Police shot and killed a man who officials say rushed officers with a knife during a call in Lexington, Massachusetts, on Saturday.
Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said the situation started around 1:40 p.m. when Lexington police received a 911 call from a resident of Mason Street reporting that his son had injured himself with a knife.
Officers from the Lexington Police Department and officers from the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC), who were already in town for Patriots’ Day events, responded to the call.
Police were able to escort two other residents out of the home, initially leaving a 26-year-old man inside. According to Ryan, while officers were setting up outside, the man ran out of the home and approached officers with a large kitchen knife.
She added that police tried twice to use non-lethal force, but it was not effective in stopping him. The man was shot by a Wilmington police officer who is a member of NEMLEC. The man was pronounced dead on scene and the officer who fired that shot was taken to a local hospital as a precaution.
The man’s name has not been released.
Ryan said typically in a call like this where someone was described as harming themselves, officers would first try to separate anyone else to keep them out of danger, which was done, and then standard practice would be to try to wait outside.
“It would be their practice to just wait for the person to come out. In the terrible circumstances of today, he suddenly rushed the officers, still clutching the knife,” Ryan said.
The investigation is still in the preliminary stages and more information is expected in time. Ryan said her office will request a formal inquest from the court to review whether any criminal conduct has occurred, which is the standard process.
This happened around the same time as the annual Patriots’ Day Parade, and just hours after a reenactment of the Battle of Lexington, which drew large crowds to town.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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