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SLIDESHOW: Scarlet Knights End Flyers Lacrosse Season

The North Andover girls lacrosse team defeated the Framingham High girls lacrosse team 9-7 in the Division 1 North semifinal tournament game Tuesday afternoon at Wayland High.

The North Andover girls lacrosse team defeated the Framingham High girls lacrosse team 9-7 in the Division 1 North semifinal tournament game Tuesday afternoon at Wayland High. Freshman goalie Lauren Hiller made 18 saves in the Scarlet Knights win over #2 seeded Framingham. North Andover, the #3 seeded team, now advances to the Division 1 North title game against Westford Academy, seeded #1. The Flyers were down 6-3 at halftime Tuesday. Unlike their last game Friday night, where they rallied to tie the game and send it into overtime; the Flyers could not earn the win. With six minutes left in the game, the Flyers rallied to within one goal of North Andover 7-6, but couldn't shoot past them for the win. Coached by Stacey Freda, the Flyers …

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SLIDESHOW: Westford Academy Ends Flyers Softball Season

The Framingham High girls softball team ended its season Saturday afternoon with a 2-1 loss to Westford Academy.

The Framingham High girls softball team ended its season Saturday afternoon with a 2-1 loss to Westford Academy. The Flyers were seeded #2 in the Division 1 North tournament, after they won the Bay State League title. Thanks to Kevin Cummings of Cummings Photography for the slide show. Editor's Note: Patch and Kevin were having technical issues uploading photos. When it is fixed, Kevin will finishing uploading more than 75 photos from Saturday's game.

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: June 1

Framingham High softball starts tourney run today, The Holy Cows win first middle school spelling bee, free acupuncture for veterans, karaoke at Nobscot Cafe tonight and lots of yard sales featured in today's column.

Our daily column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, will help you to get your day started and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation. 1. The #2 seeded Flyers girls softball team will play Westford Academy, seeded #15 in the MIAA Division 1 North tournament, at home today at 4 p.m. Go Flyers.  2. Congrats to The Holy Cows spelling bee team from Christa McAuliffe Regional Public Charter School for winning the first ever Framingham Middle School Spelling Bee. The event featured 20 teams and 60 students form four middle schools. Held at the the main Framingham Library Friday night the event was sponsored by the Middle School Homework Center and a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.  Framingham Patch will have a…

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SLIDESHOW: Flyers Girls Lacrosse Defeats Lexington High

The Framingham High girls lacrosse team defeated Lexington 15-10 at Wayland High School Wednesday night.

The Framingham High girls lacrosse team, seeded #2 in the state tournament, defeated Lexington High School 15-10 at Wayland High School Wednesday night. Thanks to Kevin Cummings of Cummings Photography for this slide show. The Flyers will now host Lincoln-Sudbury, seeded #7 in the 2013 MIAA Girls Lacrosse North Division 1 tournament, tomorrow, May 31 at 4 p.m. at Framingham High. The winner moves on to the semi-finals.

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: May 29

Flyers girls softball & lacrosse both seeded #2 in state tourney, Town Meeting approved wine samples & rejected a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries, Women's Fun Federation kick-off event tonight all featured in today's column.

Our daily column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, will help you to get your day started and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation. 1. Framingham High School girls lacrosse team ranked #2 in the Division 1 tourney will take on #15 ranked Lexington High tonight at 7 at Wayland High School, if the weather cooperates. Note: the new location and time for the game, as it was originally scheduled for 4 p.m. in Framingham. 2. The Framingham High boys lacrosse team are also in the state tourney and will play Franklin High today at Framingham High School at 4 p.m. The Flyers are ranked 16th in the 2013 MIAA Boys Lacrosse East Division 1 tournament. 3. Framingham Town Meeting ended last night after a dozen nights. Town Meeting members …

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Slater Pitched a No Hit, Shutout in Flyers Win

Slater just missed a perfect game in the Flyers 2-0 win over Brookline High School.

Framingham's Sam Slater pitched a near perfect game last week for Framingham High School. Slater hurled a complete game, no-hit shutout in the Flyers 2-0 win over Brookline High. After retiring the first 12 players he faced, Slater hit a batter in the foot on an inside curve ball, giving up the free stroll down to first base. He then proceeded to neutralize every remaining Brookline plate appearance, including a game-ending pop-up to second base, to seal the special victory in the record books. Slater produced a hit of his own – a single to right field – to help his own cause. Mike Rotchford factored in both runs for the Flyers with an RBI and a run scored.

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Flyers Freshman Baseball Finishes Season at 13-2

The Framingham High freshmen baseball team ended their season last week, with a convincing 5-0 victory over the Raiders from Wellesley.

The Framingham High freshmen baseball team ended their season last week, with a convincing 5-0 victory over the Raiders from Wellesley. Chris Grome earned a complete game victory, keeping the Raiders’ hitters off-balance all afternoon.   The victory was the Flyers’ 13th, against only 2 losses for the season. Congratulations to Coach Gonzales and the entire team for a great season and a job well done! *** Thanks to Charlie Pasewark of Photography in Motion for the slideshow!

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Flyers Softball Earns Bay State Conference Title

With a regular season record of 18-2, the Framingham High softball team captured its first the Bay State Conference since 2003.

Written by Erin Powers The Framingham High Flyers softball team wrapped up its regular season with a commanding 11-0 victory over Wellesley this week.  Junior Jess Proia pitched a two-hit shutout, her fifth of the season.  Senior catcher Gia Ferreira was 2 for 4 with 3 RBI and senior first baseman Casey Diana hit two doubles and drove in 4 runs for the Flyers.  Junior shortstop and captain Marisa Sanchez made some stellar defensive plays on her way to a 3 for 3 day at the plate. Senior captain and third baseman Sam Bell  pitched in with a 1 for 3 hitting performance.  The win against Wellesley Wednesday capped an historic season where the Flyers earned an 18-2 record and won the Bay State Conference for the first time since 2003.  In their…

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Flyers Softball Team Remains in First Place with 15th Victory

With a win over rival Newton North, the Framingham High girls softball team improved their record to 15-2, and remain in first place in the Bay State Conference with 3 games remaining in the season.

Written by Erin Powers On a day dedicated to honoring the seniors, the Framingham High softball team took a key step in its quest for the Bay State Conference title with a win over visiting Carey Division rival Newton North.  The Tigers took a one-run lead into the sixth inning when the Flyers’s bats came alive.  Senior catcher Gia Ferreira (3 for 3) ignited the Flyers’s offense,  hitting  a 1-out double.  Junior Cassie McKinnon, running for Ferreira, moved to third on a fielder’s choice hit by junior second-baseman Leslie Ferreira.  With runners on the corners, junior pitcher Jess Proia worked through a several pitch at bat before rocketing a triple to centerfield, scoring McKinnon and Ferreira. Proia then scored on an RBI single from …

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