BY MATT SCHOOLEY The West boys lacrosse team has struggled to win games the last several years, and the problem starts with the head coach. Mike Bradford, head coach, has no problem admitting that. The Blue Knights mentor has led his squad to one win so far this season, but Bradford has also seen his team lose games similar to the 14-1 setback ...

BY MATT SCHOOLEYDespite a threegame winning streak, the Central boys lacrosse team is not quite living up to its own expectations. The Little Green knocked off West on Thursday, April 30, to improve to 5-3, but the five wins have come against teams at the bottom of the Division I standings. “Right now we’re middle of the pack, which ...

BY MATT SCHOOLEY For roughly three minutes of game play, Salem boys lacrosse coach Chris Keleher was happy with the effort his team gave. The rest of the contest was a different story. The Blue Devils lost a 6-2 halftime lead and fell in overtime to Memorial on Saturday, April 25, despite clawing back with two goals in the final minutes ...

BY MATT SCHOOLEYIt’s fitting that Sara Bee is the final Bedford resident to don the Blue Knight uniform for the girls lacrosse team. The senior is the sole Bedford representative on a West team hoping to overcome inexperience and surpass last season’s five wins. Bee, who this fall attends Babson College on a scholarship, remains the ...

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 RYAN O’CONNORIt was a tale of two halves. The second half, which Central girls lacrosse coach Whitney Nelson said is more indicative of her team’s level of talent, saw the Little Green match undefeated Souhegan goal-for-goal for 20 of 25 minutes. The first half, which Nelson said she’s rather forget, was quite the opposite. ...

BY RYAN O’CONNORWith his boys lacrosse team led by a stingy defense and a solid core of veterans, Memorial coach Joe Bernier said it may finally be time to accumulate some wins. In fact, the Crusaders notched the first Division I victory in the program’s fouryear history on April 14, a 6-5 triumph over Nashua South – a playoff ...

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 SAPNA PATHAKFor Beth Dooley, the best part of being the head coach of Memorial’s girls lacrosse team is never having to be quiet. The first-year mentor leads a Crusaders squad that hasn’t seen a win in more than two years. But not having to hold her tongue has kept the Crusaders smiling and positive despite their winless ...

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. ...