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Div. 4: Cathedral girls extend reign of dominance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:50 GMT

LOWELL — The preseason favorite to win the Div. 4 girls title left little doubt it was a deserving champion on Sunday at the Tsongas Center.The Cathedral Panthers simply overwhelmed No. 3 Wahconah as senior Sara Thompson led four players in double figures while Cathedral’s defense stifled the high-scoring Warriors. It all added up to a 75-53 win and the Panthers fourth title in the last seven years.“These girls have a piece of history now with a state championship,” Cathedral coach Clinton Lassiter said. “I told them to leave everything they had on the floor and they did.”Wahconah’s Grace Wigington actually lead all scorers with 23 points but the Panthers’ (20-3) depth gave the Warriors fits almost from the opening tip.The Warriors led only once at 2-0 as Cathedral turned the game into a runaway by halftime thanks to torrid shooting from behind the arc. The Panthers knocked down nine three pointers in the first half, four of them coming from Thompson.Hijjah Allen-Paisley (13 p...

Boston Amateur Basketball Club back in session

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:50 GMT

QUINCY – As the state crowned new high school hoops champions this weekend, it was the perfect time to fire up the 46th season of the Boston Amateur Basketball Club.The BABC kickoff showcase at the Hale Family YMCA was a three-game sweep that featured BABC 11th graders taking on the NJCAA Region 21 All-Stars and the MIAA All-Seniors in a doubleheader, along with 10th graders taking on MIAA underclassmen.In the opener, BABC 11th graders jumped to a 20-8 lead en route to a 100-79 victory as the team never trailed despite only six available players able to suit up.A 59-33 halftime lead quickly evaporated as the NJCAA squad’s Tony Palavra (Quincy College) hit four of his five three-pointers. The Quincy Granite sophomore trio of Palavra, Derek Williams, and Tyler Victor cut the lead to 12 midway through the second half.But long-time BABC leader and head coach Leo Papile calmed the waters.“The 40-minute game had an effect,” said Papile. “We were happy with our effort and execution, ...

MBTA Green Line speed restrictions remain in place after T identifies possible ‘multiple defects’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:50 GMT

It was still slow going on the Green Line over the weekend, as the speed restrictions remained in place after the T identified potential “multiple defects” on parts of the track.The MBTA had been optimistic they’d be able to lift the 25 mph-cap speed restrictions on Saturday, but that plan was derailed for the perpetually maligned state agency.“Speed restriction of 10-25 mph remains in place on Green Line from end-to-end,” the MBTA tweeted on Sunday, as green-clad paradegoers flocked to the city for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. “T has identified portions of track which may include multiple defects that need to be investigated or mitigated.“As each defect is validated and corrected as needed, that track portion will be able to have the speed restriction lifted,” the MBTA added. “Speed restrictions are in place for the safety of employees and customers.”On Saturday, the MBTA said the T had identified 30 speed limit sig...

Wareham dominant in Div. 4 state boys basketball title game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:50 GMT

LOWELL — In Sunday’s Div. 4 boys basketball state final, Wareham was everywhere it wanted to be, from start to finish, against Springfield International Charter.The Vikings (22-3) never trailed, dominating on offense, defense, and the boards throughout a 66-40 victory.“Their energy and effort, they just fly around on defense,” Wareham coach Steve Faniel said. “But really our key for today was rebounding. (Springfield) had a big size advantage. … we haven’t had a problem getting stops and getting people to miss shots all season long. We have had a problem sometimes rebounding and getting out on the break. The most important part of our defense was getting on the glass.”No one for Wareham was bigger than junior Antoine Crosson, who pulled down 16 rebounds and scored 14 points. The leading scorer was Ajay Lopes, with 20 points. Aaron Cote added eight points, and Jayce Travers had six points on two 3-pointers.Springfield (23-3) was led by Kenny ...

South Boston’s St. Patrick’s day breakfast serves up barbs for the departed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:50 GMT

Potatoes weren’t the only things roasted for breakfast in South Boston Sunday, when the state’s senior U.S. senator used her time at the microphone to tell everyone in an overcrowded room exactly what she thought about spending the morning with them.“Daylight savings was last weekend, we lost an hour; now we’re about to lose the next three hours,” U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren cracked during state Sen. Nick Collins’ St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast in Boston.This year’s irreverent breakfast, an annual tradition which brings together many of the state’s elected officials for hours of ribbing over pastries and eggs, was less a roast of those present than it was an opportunity for the politicians that remain in the state to make fun of those who have left for, shall we say, “greener pastures.”“Everyone’s favorite punching bag, Charlie Baker, isn’t here. What jokes are even worth saying anymore without him being here?” state Senate Pres. Karen Spilka said. “I...

Josh Iby’s last-minute goal gives Pope Francis first Div. 1 state hockey title

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:50 GMT

Josh Iby’s trusty skating may not have held up amid a celebratory dash-turned-slide toward the Pope Francis student section Sunday afternoon, but in the biggest moment of his career just seconds prior, his trusty stick most certainly did.With just 25.6 seconds left to go in a tied Div. 1 state final matchup at TD Garden, Iby’s finish at the post separated the No. 4 Cardinals enough from No. 7 Xaverian to secure the state title via a 3-2 win. The turtle-shell slide toward the glass right after only added to the emotion and personality that poured from that corner of the ice, all but finishing off a title game the program never got to play back in a co-championship, 2019-2020 season.Xaverian’s Cole Pouliot-Porter (28 saves) delivered a title-worthy performance in net opposite another quality game from Nick Ritchie (16 saves), but it wasn’t enough to prevent Iby from scoring two goals en route to the championship. It was a thrilling ending suited for a thrilling game, adding to a story...

FBI searching for man last seen in San Diego

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:50 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigations Sunday released information on a missing person they are trying to locate with ties to the Las Vegas area, officials said.In a release from the FBI field office in Las Vegas, officials said they're looking for Johnnie "John" Wiens, 77. Wiens was last seen on Nov. 4, 2022, and investigators say he has had no contact with family or loved ones since that date, FBI officials said. 3 arrested at DUI checkpoint in Chula Vista The last time Wiens was seen was in San Diego, headed for Tijuana, Mexico, wearing a brown button-up long-sleeved shirt, grey sweatpants, and brown shoes, investigators say. Officials believe he may have no way to contact loved ones, may not have any money, and may require immediate assistance.Weins is described as 6'1" tall, weighing 183 pounds, with hazel eyes. He is a retired engineer, has a surgical scar on his back, and a lump on the right side of his neck.Officials believe Wiens may travel...

California to seek beds for mental health, drug treatment

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:50 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — California voters would decide whether to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction, under the latest proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom to address the state’s homelessness crisis. Newsom announced Sunday that he will ask allies in the Democratic-controlled Legislature for a measure on the 2024 ballot to authorize funding to build residential facilities where up to 12,000 people a year could live and be treated. The plan is the latest by the governor who took office in 2019 vowing to own the issue of homelessness in a state where an estimated 171,000 were unhoused last year. The governor called the plan the next step in how California expands services for unhoused people, especially those with psychological and substance use disorders. “We have to address and come to grips with the reality of mental health in this state and our nation. The question is, what can we do more and do better?” Newsom said at...

Brampton man facing gun, drug charges after road rage incident

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:50 GMT

A 33-year-old man is facing a number of charges after allegedly pointing a gun at another driver and threatening to kill them in a road rage incident in Brampton.Peel police say two drivers were involved in an argument on Friday in the area of Williams Parkway and Fletchers Creek Boulevard when one of the drivers allegedly pulled out a gun and threatened to kill the other before fleeing the scene. “Fortunately, no shots were fired, and no one sustained any physical injuries,” police said. After identifying the suspect, a search of his vehicle uncovered an illegally loaded handgun, body armour and a number of illicit drugs. Anthony Daley is facing 10 charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm, three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and uttering threats.

Bidens to host ‘Ted Lasso’ cast to promote mental health

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:50 GMT

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host the cast of the TV series “Ted Lasso” at the White House on Monday to promote mental health and well-being.Jason Sudeikis, who plays the title character — an American coaching a soccer team in London — and other members of the cast will meet with the Bidens “to discuss the importance of addressing your mental health to promote overall wellbeing,” the White House said. The third season of the Emmy-winning, feel-good Apple TV+ series began streaming last week.A White House official said the Bidens had seen some of the show and are familiar with its “message of positivity, hope, kindness, and empathy.” Cast members expected to be in attendence include: Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Toheeb Jimoh, Cristo Fernandez, Kola Bokinni, Billy Harris, and James Lance.Biden has previously called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the “mental h...