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SLIDESHOW: Freshman Baseball Defeats Newton North Tigers

The combined efforts of Framingham Flyers pitchers Chris Grome & Anthony Tunno limited the Tigers to just two runs for the game.

The Framingham Flyers freshman baseball team defeated the Tigers from Newton North 3-2 on Thursday.   The combined efforts of Flyers pitchers Chris Grome & Anthony Tunno limited the Tigers to just two runs for the game.   Going into the bottom of the seventh inning, Framingham trailed 2-1, but with bases loaded & 2 outs in the inning, the Flyers tied the score on a walk, then won the game on a passed ball that allowed the runner to score from third base.

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Tiago Torres Finishes Second in 110M Hurdles

Framingham High freshman and sophomore competed in weekend track meet.

More than 40 teams competed in a freshman and sophomore meet this weekend at Notre Dame in Hingham. "Some great results from a small freshman/sophomore pack," said Framingham High Boys Track Coach Chris Collins.     "The Flyers will send Matt Gramigna and Brian Gilligan into Boston Sunday (today)  to try to defend their team title in the BAA Invitational Mile against several powerhouse programs," said Coach Collins.

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The Framingham High freshman baseball team defeated Dedham 14-1, in its home opener on Thursday.

The Framingham High freshman baseball team defeated Dedham 14-1, in its home opener on Thursday. Starting Southpaw pitcher Chris Grome pitched a complete game. Thanks to Charlie Pasewark of Photography in Motion for the slideshow.

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How to Get Your Spring Sports Team Featured on Framingham Patch

Here are several ways you can make sure your high school or youth sports teams are highlighted on Framingham Patch this season.

Spring sports at Framingham High School will begin play this month, with many teams looking to build on their success in 2012. Around Framingham, youth sports are also underway and we want to help share all the great moments and highlights from this spring with the community. We are looking for athletes, coaches, parents, booster club members and fans who are ready, willing and able to show their team spirit on Framingham Patch. News about any team -- high school, college, youth sports teams, recreational leagues, etc. – is welcome! Here's how you can share news about your sports team this fall: 1. Start a blog about your sports team: Share stats, recaps, photos and/or videos from the game in your own sports blog. Discuss the team, coaches…

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Flyers Playoff Hockey Game Tonight

The Framingham High School boys hockey team will battle Natick in a playoff game tonight, Feb. 27 at 7 at Loring Arena.

The Framingham High School boys hockey team will battle Natick in a playoff game tonight, Feb. 27 at 7 at Loring Arena.

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Susan Petroni

9:17 pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Sorry to report Natick wins in OT 3-2. Great season for the Flyers!!   more ›

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IMAGE GALLERY: Hoop Clinic at Framingham High

Coaches Adam Cluff and Dee King, with help from Framingham High boys and girls varsity hoopsters conducted a very organized and spirited clinic to help players at all ability levels develop better skills.

Framingham High School’s basketball program sponsored a youth basketball clinic Saturday for all players in grades 4-8. Coaches Adam Cluff and Dee King, with help from Framingham High boys and girls varsity hoopsters conducted a very organized and spirited clinic to help players at all ability levels develop better skills and better themselves as players. They began with some basic stretching exercises and progressed into several areas of specific focus; including layups, jump shots, “triple threat," dribbling, passing & overall communication while on court.   From my vantage point, everyone had a great time, but more importantly, everyone learned something.   Kudos to the coaching staffs at Framingham High & all the players who gave up …

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Flyers Finish Second in Massachusetts Pentathlon

For the second year in a row, the Framingham High boys track team finished second in the Massachusetts State Coaches Team Pentathlon.

For the second year in a row, Framingham High boys track team finished second in the Massachusetts State Coaches team. And for the second year in a row, Newton North won. "We had some great performances from a young squad," said head coach Chris Collins. In the 55 hurdles, captain Luke Halberstadt finished in 8.71 seconds. In the long jump, sophomore Tiago Torres jumped 17-feet and 7-inches. Senior Brian Gilligan ran the 1000 in 2:47 minutes. Senior captain Andrew Petricone threw the shot put 41-feet, 7-inches.  

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Flyers Boys Hockey Season Opener Tonight

The Framingham High Flyers will skate against the Weymouth Wildcats at 7 p.m. at Loring Arena. Not a hockey fan but love to golf, then read below for a once-in-a-lifetime golf auction benefiting the hockey program.

Got Hockey? We do! Tonight, Dec. 12 is the Framingham High School Flyers boys hockey season opener. Come on down to Loring Arena for our home opener and see the Flyers Varsity Hockey Team take on the Weymouth Wildcats. See the new 2012-2013 team in action! The puck drops at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 adults, $3 students with a valid ID and $2 for children. Not a hockey fan? How does airfare, 18 holes of golf at the Liberty National Golf Course, dinner & overnight hotel accommodations for 2 sound? As an ongoing fundraiser this season, the Framingham Flyers will be auctioning off this amazing golf experience. That’s 18 Reasons to Love Flyers Hockey! Liberty National is a one-of-a-kind, world class golf club in Jersey City, New Jersey, overlooking…

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UPDATED: 5 Things You Need To Know Today: Dec. 11

Selectmen and Board of Health scheduled to meet, Framingham Library fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen and Godspell auditions 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 Selectmen are scheduled to meet tonight at 7 in the Memorial Building. It is a short agenda. On tap is renewal of licenses and a report on the resident pilot parking study evaluation. 2. The Framingham Public Library is holding a fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen in Natick. Bring the flyer attached to this report, order your favorite items, present the flyer to your server and the library will get 20% of your check. Can be used for dine in or take out orders. Saturday, the main Framingham Library held its annual Winter Arts & Crafts Fair. Views a slideshow from the event here…

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5th Annual Holiday Marketplace Saturday at Framingham High

Sponsored by the high school's Parent Athletic Council, the event benefits student athletes and athletic programs at the high school.

Holiday shopping? Stop by the 5th Annual Holiday Marketplace Saturday, Dec, 1, 2012 at Framingham High from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Looking for unique holiday gifts? This is your place. There will be 75-100 vendors selling original and boutique style items including jewelry, handbags, scarves, home décor, specialty food items, children’s clothing, books and accessories, and more. Admission is $4. There will be food sold also. The marketplace is sponsored by the high school's Parent Athletic Council and all monies are donated directly to student athletes and athletic programs at the high school. Even with the mandated sports fee, there is still not enough money in the budget to pay for bussing for athletes, and other costs, such as uniforms and …

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