BY RYAN O’CONNORThe Lady Blue Knights still have a chance. Despite their current 3-9 record, the West girls lacrosse team, with two Division I games left this season, still has a chance to sneak into the playoffs. But whether her team accomplishes the goal or not, first-year head coach Brenna Matarazzo said she couldn’t be happier ...

BY SAPNA PATHAKIt’s simple. It’s obvious. It’s exactly the approach Whitney Boucher takes: team confidence breeds better play. That has been Boucher’s No. 1 priority this season, and the squad’s winning record proves it’s working. “I let the girls know they’re good,” said the West High girls ...

BY MATT STOUTThese days, the Manchester West boys lacrosse team isn’t short on motivation – or playoff talk. The Blue Knights understand several things have to go their way in the next week to sneak into the Division I state tournament. They’ll need to beat teams they’re chasing, such as Nashua South and rival Manchester ...

BY SAPNA PATHAKDan Drewniak won’t freely admit it. Point out his actions during the game, and he’ll quietly say it. But after hosting Queen City foe Manchester Central, the West softball head coach reluctantly came out with it. “It’s a friendly rivalry,” said Drewniak with a laugh. “I hate to say it, but it is. ...