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The Pirates host Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday night, looking to extend a two‑year unbeaten streak while integrating eleven newcomers, including twin scorers Lydia and Nicole Proia.
Peter Alderman, a retired teacher from Natick, Massachusetts, now lives in Franklin, Tennessee, where he channels his lifelong love of baseball into a suspenseful novel titled Slider, weaving familiar New England settings with a story of retribution.
Jim Everhart takes the helm of the Wellesley High football program, inheriting a team that has reached the playoffs three consecutive years. The 2026 schedule features road trips to Braintree and Reading, a Thanksgiving grudge match against Needham, and a home opener against Walpole, all while key players like quarterback Bobby Shanahan and receivers Tennyson Charney and Matthew Leibman look to build on last season’s success.
The Flyers open the 2026 season on the road, with returning star Nick Duarte leading a revamped squad toward a Thanksgiving clash against Natick.
Natick's football team fell just short of the Final Four in 2025, but a loaded 2026 schedule and returning stars set the stage for a strong push.
A dramatic sixth‑inning double by Joel Rojas‑Cruz tied the game, and Jasen Thomas’s clutch throw sealed a 10‑8 victory over Natick. Oliver Henke’s power surge and Coach Robert Merrill’s praise highlighted the Falcons’ resilient performance as they prepare for a clash with Boston College High.
Anthony Ficco’s rapid rise from junior varsity to key varsity contributor has sparked a shutout streak that positions Franklin for a championship showdown.