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MIAA soccer and field hockey games postponed because of frigid temps, rain

The D1 and D2 field hockey semifinals scheduled for Braintree High will be played Thursday night.
MIAA GIRLS’ SOCCER Roundup

Caldarelli sisters lead Stoneham over Swampscott in D3 North girls’ soccer semifinals

Top-seeded Stoneham will face Wayland in the North Sectional final on Saturday.
MIAA girls' soccer roundup

Hope Shue delivers again to put Dover-Sherborn girls’ soccer in D3 South final

The junior delivered last week in penalties, and again Monday with an overtime clincher to beat defending Division 3 state champion Norwell.

MIAA D1 North girls' soccer semifinals | Brookline 2, Westford Academy 1Brookline girls’ soccer reaches D1 North final
Senior Eleanor Fisher converted the tiebreaker in the 63d minute of a 2-1 victory over Westford Academy.

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MIAA Boys' soccer roundup

Dante Gesamondo backstops Lynnfield in D3 North semifinal win over Watertown

Junior keeper made 15 saves to help the 10th-seeded Pioneers (12-8-1) reach Saturday’s D3 North final vs. Bedford at Manning Field.
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D1 North boys' soccer semifinals | Lincoln-Sudbury 3, Framingham 2

Joseph Mepham propels Lincoln-Sudbury boys’ soccer to D1 North finals

Senior scored the golden goal for the No. 3 seed Warriors (16-1-2) in a 3-2 overtime victory over No. 7 seed Framingham (13-3-4).

Two Martha’s Vineyard boys’ soccer players suspended for abuse of an official

The players struck and shoved the official after their team was eliminated from a tournament.
miaa south sectional swimming & diving championships

Wellesley girls, Braintree boys rule the pool in South swimming sectionals

Freshman Naomi Boegholm was Wellesley’s only individual winner, while Braintree narrowly edged Walpole.
North: Andover girls remain dominant
FOOTBALL | WEEK 10 NOTEBOOK

How Nantucket turned it around after an 0-3 start and made it to the Division 7 South final

Nantucket football has won six straight after it turned things around, and will face Abington with the goal of their first Super Bowl since 2011 in mind.
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FOOTBALL | WEEK 10 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Winchester’s Tommy Degnan headlines Week 10 Players of the Week

The senior rushed for 124 yards and three TDs and threw for 147 yards and a score as the Sachems beat D3 North top seed Danvers.
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MIAA GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL | DIVISION 1 CENTRAL/WEST FINAL

Needham outlasts Hopkinton in a battle of unbeatens

The top-seeded Rockets rallied from an 0-2 deficit to defeat the second-seeded Hillers and win their first sectional title
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MIAA GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL | SECTIONAL FINALS

Boston Latin fights back to win Division 1 Central/East title

The fourth-seeded Wolfpack upset third seed King Philip to win their first sectional championship in 11 years.
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D2 SOUTH FOOTBALL | NATICK 30, WELLESLEY 0

Natick pounds Wellesley to reach Division 2 South final

Jalyn Aponte scored four touchdowns and Felix Ferrucci led a ferocious Natick defense.
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d4 north FOOTBALL | melrose 26, Marblehead 14

Brendan Fennell powers Melrose over Marblehead

The junior passed for 151 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 77 yards and a TD.
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D4 north FOOTBALL | revere 42, wayland 35

Joe Llanos sparks unbeaten Revere to win over Wayland

He rushed for 238 yards and three touchdowns to help the Patriots advance to the Division 4 North title game.
high school football roundup

Catholic Memorial lets up, but still handles BC High

After racing out to a 27-0 halftime lead the Knights turned in a ragged second half before taking a 27-16 win.
MIAA GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL Roundup

Danvers, Lynnfield reach D2 North girls’ volleyball championship game

Both teams are undefeated and swept their semifinal opponents.
MIAA Boys' soccer Roundup

Medford holds off Lexington in D1 North boys’ soccer quarterfinal

A dazzling give-and-go goal between seniors France Memeus and Kendy Prince was the difference in the Mustangs’ 2-1 win.
miaa state tournament

MIAA state tournament schedules for soccer, field hockey, girls’ volleyball, cross country, golf, girls’ swimming

Field hockey state semifnals are on Tuesday and girls’ volleyball state semifinals will be held on Wednesday. Boys’ and girls’ soccer sectional finals are on Saturday and Sunday.
D1 North Football | Central Catholic 39, Everett 37 (OT)

In a tense game of inches, Central Catholic staves off Everett in OT

Goal line stop of Duke Doherty’s 2-point conversion attempt highlight of riveting 39-37 victory for Raiders.
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miaa north field hockey finals

Andover’s Paige Gillette stops Acton-Boxborough

The junior goalie made two huge saves in the shootout as Andover won the Division 1 North title.
miaa emass boys' cross country championships

St. John’s Prep captures Div. 1 title

Senior Steven Jackson led the Eagles with his second-place overall finish (15:56.93) behind Franklin’s Tyler Brogan (15:54.91).
miaa emass girls' cross country championships

Lexington’s girls reign supreme in Division 1

Newton South senior Lucy Jenks delivered a strong performance (18:13.96) to win the D1 individiual title.
miaa south field hockey finals

Lucas Crook paces Somerset Berkley with hat trick

It was the second consecutive 3-1 victory over Walpole for Somerset Berkley in the Division 1 South final.
D2 NORTH FOOTBALL | NORTH ANDOVER 21, READING 18

North Andover converts, Reading does not in D2 North semifinals

North Andover had an extra-point and a 2-point conversion, which was the difference against Reading.
D2 SOUTH FOOTBALL | MANSFIELD 34, KING PHILIP 6

Mansfield gets upper hand on King Philip in Division 2 South semis

Cincere Gill scored four touchdowns as Mansfield advanced to the sectional final.
D6 SOUTH FOOTBALL | ASHLAND 33, ROCKLAND 16

Dom Cavanagh does a little of everything for Ashland in Division 6

The quarterback scored a touchdown, then picked off a pass to set himself up for another, building a lead Rockland never recovered from.

How a new rulebook will affect Massachusetts high school football

Massachusetts has adopted the national rulebook, which has 238 differences from the NCAA rules that had been used here.

How Boston’s Terrence Clarke became one of the top basketball prospects in the country

From a very early age, he stood out, seemingly earmarked for stardom, and his next step is choosing a college.

‘The hard part is, there’s no crystal ball’: MIAA facing its worst financial crunch

A Globe review found that the nonprofit responsible for running state championship tournaments in high school sports has spent itself into trouble.

2018-19 Globe Scholastic Awards: Hingham athletics developing a legacy of success

Hingham won 70.86 percent of its 415 regular-season games to win its first Globe Scholastic Awards trophy.

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Red Sox

Could Red Sox and Yankees make blockbuster trade?

The Sox would exchange Mookie Betts for young, affordable talent.

No, there is no way out of Dustin Pedroia’s contract

The Red Sox are going to pay Pedroia in 2020, and his salary will count for luxury tax purposes, whether he plays or not.

MLB checking after report 2017 Astros illegally stole signs

Mike Fiers and three other unidentified people told how the World Series champs used a center-field camera to steal signs.

Patriots

Bill Belichick isn’t sure if Patriots will attend Colin Kaepernick workout

The 32-year-old quarterback will be working out for teams this weekend.

Film study: Stats don’t tell the whole story about Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz

Wentz has the athleticism and size to throw accurately on the run, extend plays, and brush off sacks, and he is coming off back-to-back wins.

Eagles pose another test for Patriots’ leaky run defense

The Eagles are 4-1 this season in games in which they’ve rushed rushed for 120 yards or more.

Bruins

It’s Bruce Cassidy’s job to put the brake on Bruins’ skid — fast

The fact that the Bruins couldn’t close out the Panthers is particularly troubling, and something new for the coach.

In today’s NHL, a big lead isn’t exactly safe, as the Bruins found out Tuesday

The faster pace of the modern game allows for dramatic comebacks like the one the Panthers mounted at TD Garden.

Bruce Cassidy no fan of Don Cherry’s controversial comments

“I love the fact he was a great coach for the Bruins years ago,” Cassidy said. “But that’s just not the way I think.”

Celtics

Javonte Green has a real opportunity with Celtics

With Gordon Hayward expected to be sidelined for about six weeks, Green has a chance to grab an even more important role.

Why the Celtics will be able to ride out storm in Gordon Hayward’s absence

The Celtics’ depth, and the emergence of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum in heightened roles, will give coach Brad Stevens viable options.

After heartbreak and healing, dreams come true for Avery Bradley

The Celtics guard lost his mother but built a family and is right where he wants to be now.