Eight high school takeaways from Thursday, as the quarterfinals take shape for every sport
Most brackets have gone to chalk — more evidence of the effectiveness of the power rankings formula — with no seed lower than 10 remaining in softball, nobody worse than No. 11 Ursuline left in girls' lacrosse, and No. 11 Shawsheen representing the worst seed still going in boys' lacrosse.
But in baseball there's been plenty of upheaval, as eight double-digit seeds made the quarterfinals (13 double-digit seeds made the quarterfinals in all other sports combined) and two No. 1 seeds (Taunton and St. Mary's) have already fallen. No. 17 Natick and No. 16 Apponequet are still alive, as are 14 seeds Milford and Chelmsford, 13-seed Wakefield, 12-seed Franklin and two 11 seeds: Dennis-Yarmouth and Mount Everett.
Get Starting Point
A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday.
Enter Email
Sign Up
1. Reading list
Advertisement
From
2. Three stars
Edy Latour
, Dighton-Rehoboth — The sophomore lefthander pitched a two-hitter, allowing just one run with seven strikeouts, but it was her hitting that drew the headlines, going 4 for 4 with two doubles and four RBIs in a 13-1 Division 3 second-round win over Medway.
Advertisement
Criss Luna
, Charlestown — The junior not only started the game for the Townies on the mound and delivered a game-tying two-run single in the third, but seven innings later he produced a walkoff home run over the fence in left field in the bottom of the 11th, giving the Townies a 3-2 Division 5 second-round win over Bromfield. Next up, City rival English Saturday night.
Related
:
Liam Williams
, Westwood — The junior middie netted his second goal of the game with five seconds remaining to lift the Wolverines' boys' lacrosse team into the Division 2 quarterfinals.
3. Going, going, gone
No home run was more important Wednesday than
Natalia Leach's
, which stood as the only run in Foxborough's 1-0 win over St. Mary's in the second round of the Division 3 softball tournament. Milford's
Joe Butler
and
Ian Carter
both cranked two-run shots in No. 14 Milford's 9-7 upset of No. 3 North Attleborough in the second round of the D2 baseball bracket. Also homering were Dighton-Rehoboth's
Emma Horrocks
, Attleboro's
Lola Ronayne
and Medway's
Olivia Klaus
.
4. Daily lacrosse leaderboard
Goals
Arann Hanlon
, Nantucket, 5
Emily Hagan
, Walpole, 5
Kelan Cardinal
, Lynnfield, 4
Kendall Herrick
, Medfield, 4
Sawyer McCutchen
, Nauset, 4
Sophie Zeppieri
, Medfield, 4
Points
Hagan, Walpole, 9
Arann Hanlon
, Nantucket, 7
Owen Considine
, Lynnfield, 6
Herrick, Medfield, 6
Zeppieri, Medfield, 6
5. Daily strikeout leaderboard
Delaney Moquin
, Silver Lake, 13
Jimmer Donnelly
, Millbury, 11
Patrick Higgins
, Norwell, 11
Mylee Ramer
, Bishop Feehan, 11
Connor Grieve
, Braintree, 8
Edy Latour
, Dighton-Rehoboth, 7
Madux Iovinelli
, Lynnfield, 6
6. Coaching corner
Looking to boost its boys' basketball program, St. John's Prep announced the hiring of
Corey Lowe
to replace
David Clay
, who stepped down earlier this year for personal reasons.
Advertisement
Lowe coached Newton South the last two years, flipping a 7-13 record to 16-4 in his second season, when he was named Dual County League Coach of the Year. Previously, he led the Bradford Christian Academy girls to a 20-3 record.
Former Newton South coach (and Newton North alumni) Corey Lowe will take over the boys' basketball program at St. John's Prep.
Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff
'I am blessed to be able to be the next leader of the Eagles program,' said Lowe in a statement. 'I will put a lot of focus into the development of all players from our middle school up to the varsity team. Sharpening skills that will allow us to play fast, spaced, and aggressive.'
Lowe, a 2006 Newton North graduate, played four seasons at Boston University and is still the program's all-time leader in minutes and 3-pointers. He played internationally in Latvia, Israel, and Brazil before injuries ended his playing career.
Lowe takes over an Eagles program that went 2-18 last season and hasn't made the playoffs since 2019.
'I'm excited to get working with Corey,' Eagles AD
Jameson Pelkey
said in a statement. 'He has an outstanding background as a player achieving success at the highest levels in high school, college, and professionally.'
We are pleased to announce that Newton native and former Newton South boys basketball coach Corey Lowe will be the new head coach of the Eagles' program, effective immediately. Read more:
— St. John's Prep (@stjohnsprep)
7. Commitment corner
Haverhill's
Jordy Oriach
has committed to play baseball at Georgia after a breakout season at New Mexico. The 6-foot-5-inch outfielder and 2022 Hillies graduate spent two seasons at Frank Phillips College before hitting .388 with 16 homers and 63 RBIs last season with the Lobos.
Breaking: Jordy Oriach has committed to Georgia, he tells me.
The 6-foot-5 slugger had a breakout season in his first year at the Div. 1 level at New Mexico, where he hit .388 with 16 HRs and 63 RBIs.
One of the best stories in college baseball. Now, he's headed to the SEC.
— Evan Applebaum (@EvanApplebaum2)
Harvard men's basketball announced its incoming class, which includes Worcester Academy graduate
Ryan Sullivan
of Auburn. A NEPSAC AA All-League selection, the 6-foot-9-inch, 205-pound forward helped Worcester win three league titles. A four-year varsity baseball player, Sullivan also plays AAU for BABC.
Advertisement
8. Upcoming events
The Mass HS Volleyball All-Star game events will begin at 10 a.m. on June 14 at SLAM Volleyball in Marlborough.
The Boston City League All-Star baseball game will be played Monday at 3:30 p.m. Rosters are expected to be announced Friday.
The 47th annual Shriners All-Star Football Classic will be held June 13 at 7 p.m. at Hormel Stadium in Medford.
The girls' flag football championship tournament will be held June 12 at Boston College.
The ISL Underclassmen All-Star game will be held at Boston College on Monday.
Brendan Kurie can be reached at
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Newsweek
3 hours ago
- Newsweek
Daniel Ricciardo Slammed by Fans Over Controversial Social Media Post
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo is under fire from fans after making a controversial social media post. Since leaving the F1 grid, Ricciardo has remained silent. He stepped away from the sport and the spotlight in totality. He broke his silence on June 18, opting to release a controversial advertisement on his X (formerly Twitter) account. Ricciardo partnered with the Australian sports betting company Dabble. Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills and Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo pose for a photo before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium on November 3, 2024 in Orchard Park, New... Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills and Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo pose for a photo before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium on November 3, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. More Photo by TimothyHe announced a competition that will have a winner and a guest who will travel from an English airport to the United States for an American football weekend extravaganza. The prize offers flights, a three-night stay, VIP tickets to the tailgate party, and a meet-and-greet with the driver. The contest is named The Ultimate Texas Tailgate with Daniel Ricciardo. To enroll, people have to create an account on the Dabble app. I've given retirement a crack, but It's not for me. So, I've teamed up with the legends at Dabble to start a Tailgate business... Check it out at What are you really gambling with? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit… — Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) June 18, 2025 All over the world, sports gambling is growing as more areas continue to legalize it. In the United States, sports betting is everywhere, essentially inescapable for a sports fan. As the industry grows, people are becoming more and more aware of gambling addictions and the risks of making them more accessible. The aftermath of Ricciardo's announcement was a wave of negative comments under the post, many of which were disappointed by his promotion of a gambling company. "Would have supported the tailgate business idea without the direct link to a betting company, man. Disappointed," a user commented. "What a shame. You're shilling for a gambling company. JFC. Surely you don't need the money that badly," another said. "Seriously mate? Money that tight is it? Of all the things you choose to put your name and face on you chose gambling? So bloody disappointing," a third added. "Yikes! Considering Aussies gamblers have the highest losses per capita in the world and a high rate of teenagers on gambling sites, this isn't it DR," a person posted. "Come on mate I'm a massive fan but this isn't at all something good to put your name to. Gambling destroys lives, surely there's better things to work with," a fifth person said. Ricciardo is far from the only athlete to take money from a gambling company, but his set of fans have shared their disappointment over his willingness to promote the vice. The Australian racer left F1 back in 2024 after being replaced during the season by Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls. Red Bull Racing gave him another opportunity with the team in 2023, hoping he would beat out teammate Yuki Tsunoda and rebuild his confidence, but it never clicked. After several races, the higher-ups at Red Bull decided to give Lawson a look, leaving Ricciardo on the outside looking in. Since leaving, Ricciardo has promoted his wine company and clothing brand while staying away from the limelight until now. Given the negative reaction, it will be interesting to see if he continues to advertise Dabble or calls an end to the tailgate party.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Ronald Acuña Jr.'s RBI double
Weston Wilson gives the Phillies the lead in the fifth! With the game tied at one in the fifth inning, Weston Wilson brings in Otto Kemp from third with a RBI base knock!Weston Wilson gives the Phillies the lead in the fifth! originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Fox Sports
8 hours ago
- Fox Sports
Orioles' Jordan Westburg exits game against Yankees with left hand discomfort
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg exited Saturday's game against the New York Yankees in the third inning because of left hand discomfort. Westburg, who started at designated hitter, walked in the first inning and stole second during an at-bat by Gunnar Henderson. He was replaced in the third by rookie Coby Mayo. The 26-year-old missed more than a month with a left hamstring strain before returning on June 10. Westburg is hitting .229 with seven homers and 17 RBIs in 34 games this season. He had 10 hits in his first 25 at-bats before going hitless in his next 14. Westburg was an All-Star last season, when he batted .264 with 18 homers and 63 RBIs. Earlier Saturday, the Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the injured list with a strained left oblique. Rutschman felt pain in batting practice Friday and is on the IL for the first time in his career. ___ More AP baseball: recommended
