Massachusetts
Last-second field goal sinks the Massachusetts Pirates, 36-33
LOWELL — The Massachusetts Pirates were defeated by the top-seeded Green Bay Blizzard with a score of 36-33 in a thrilling Saturday afternoon clash at the Tsongas Center during Indoor Football League action.
Jimmie Robinson stood out with an impressive 113 rushing yards, 35 receiving yards, and a touchdown for the Pirates. Quincy Patterson contributed three rushing touchdowns. However, despite their efforts, they couldn’t overcome Max Meylor’s stellar performance, who amassed 157 yards with a remarkable 153.6 passer rating for Green Bay.
Tied 33-33, Green Bay kept looking to Lowell Patron, and it paid off with gains of 17 and nine yards. That set the stage for a field goal attempt with just six seconds left. Andrew Mevis nailed it from 34 yards out, putting the Blizzard ahead 36-33. Robinson had a chance to return the kickoff with only three seconds remaining, but he couldn’t get past the Blizzard defense.
The Pirates got the ball to start the game and promptly focused on Robinson, who carried the ball three times and made a catch, gaining a total of 20 yards. Advancing to the nine-yard line, they encountered a critical fourth-and-one scenario. Connor Degenhardt and Thomas Owens swiftly connected on a short pass, maintaining the drive. Shortly after, Degenhardt stepped up in the pocket and delivered a bullet pass to Isaac Zico in the back of the end zone, giving the Pirates an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter.
As the Blizzard advanced down the field, they managed to enter the red zone. However, upon reaching it, the Pirates defense intensified its efforts, topping EJ Burgess twice while Devin Hafford broke up Meylor’s endzone attempt. Consequently, Green Bay opted for a field goal on fourth and goal. Andrew Mevis successfully converted the kick, narrowing the score to 7-3 with 3:49 remaining in the first quarter.
The Pirates offensive series kicked off with a promising 17-yard throw to Isaac Zico, yet this gain was negated by a personal foul attributed to Zico. Subsequently, the drive started to lose momentum, and during a second-and-five play, Degenhardt attempted a deep pass to Owens, only for Ravarius Rivers to intercept it, marking his third interception of the season.
Fire broke out at an apartment building in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, on Monday afternoon, sending a column of smoke high into the air.
NBC affiliate WJAR-TV reports the smoke was visible from miles away from the building on Juniper Road.
More details were not immediately available.
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Life Care Center of Raynham has received a deficiency‑free inspection result from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, a distinction awarded to a small share of the state’s licensed nursing homes, according to a community announcement.
The inspection was conducted as part of the state’s routine, unannounced nursing home survey process overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These comprehensive, multi‑day inspections evaluate multiple aspects of facility operations, including staffing levels, quality of care, medication management, cleanliness, food service and resident rights.
State survey records show that Life Care Center of Raynham met required standards during its most recent standard survey, with no deficiencies cited, based on publicly available state data.
The announcement states that fewer than 8% of Massachusetts nursing homes achieve deficiency‑free survey results. That figure could not be independently verified through state or federal data and is attributed to the announcement.
In addition to the state survey outcome, the facility is listed as a five‑star provider for quality measures on the federal Medicare Care Compare website. The five‑star quality measure rating reflects above‑average performance compared with other nursing homes nationwide, according to federal rating methodology.
Officials said the inspection results reflect ongoing compliance with state and federal standards designed to protect resident health and safety. According to the announcement, the outcome is attributed to staff performance and internal quality practices.
This story was created by Dave DeMille, ddemille@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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