Bulldogs Showed Character in Run to Second Straight State Final

The Old Rochester Regional High School boys’ basketball team played Norwell in the MIAA Division 3 state championship on March 14 and lost, 64-61, in overtime at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell. Norwell guard Ronan Coffey hit a game-tying 3-pointer to send the game into overtime, where Norwell ended up winning.             However, only the […] Read more »

ORR Advances Through The Elite Eight

            The Old Rochester Regional high school boys’ basketball team played Greater Lawrence Tech (15-7), in the Elite Eight on March 7, and won 52-49. Gavin Martin led the way, scoring 22 points and handing out 6 assists. Grady Oliveira scored 14 points and Brody Hiles scored 6. The Bulldogs were up 24-23 at halftime, […] Read more »

Cougar Fab Five Tackle Three Questions

I asked all five of these members of the Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School boys’ basketball team the same three questions: What did it take to get there? Did you think it would happen coming into the season? What was a defining game for you in the season?             Wyatt Smiley: “1. A lot […] Read more »

Preparation Serves Bulldogs Well

The Old Rochester Regional High School girls basketball team hosted Arlington Catholic on February 27 in the first round of the MIAA Division 3 state tournament. Entering the game, the 13th-seeded Bulldogs (15-6) wanted to make sure they were ready, as they had lost in the opening round last year. But this time they took […] Read more »

Galligan, Skaters Never Quit

Connor Galligan’s senior season of hockey was in peril after separating his right shoulder midway through the schedule, but last week’s triumphant return allowed him and his teammates to win a state tournament game and finish a challenging season on a high note.             “When he went out nine games ago now, all our hearts […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Yacht Club

MYC Spring calendar is taking shape and here are some dates to mark on your calendar: April 11 – MYC Spring Fling Social. 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at The Inn at Shipyard Park. May 31 – MYC Race Committee Seminar and Skippers Meeting at MYC clubhouse, 5:00 pm. June 3 – First Tuesday Night […] Read more »

On The Road Again for Cougars

            Last year, the Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School boys basketball team won two state tournament games on the road, both far away from Rochester. If the team wants to go far in the tournament again this year, it will once again mean many miles on the bus.             The 17th-seeded Cougars are 20-2 […] Read more »

Bulldogs Hockey Ends Season With Record High

Boys’ Basketball             The Old Rochester regional high school boys’ basketball team hosted West Bridgewater on February 14, in their last game of the regular season. The Bulldogs started the game out hot, going into a full court press and not allowing West Bridgewater any breathing room.             “Our pressure defense hurt W-B leading to […] Read more »

Bulldogs Dominate Basketball and Hockey

Boys’ Basketball             The Old Rochester Regional high school boys’ basketball team hosted Joseph Case on February 7 and won 77-38. Before the game, the bulldogs honored their four seniors, Gavin Martin, Zack Mourao, Finn Kavanagh, and Ayden Monteiro. In the first few minutes, Joseph Case was hanging in there, but lots of steals turned […] Read more »

Slam Dunks and Hockey Pucks

Boys Basketball             The Old Rochester Regional high school boys’ basketball team hosted Bishop Stang (7-7), on January 29, and won 78-61. Gavin Martin was named the player of the game, as he got a double-double, scoring 13 points and having 12 assists. Finn Kavanagh scored 22 points, Grady Oliveira scored 16, and Henry Berry […] Read more »