Runners To Watch: Oxford’s Cameron Davis
From the time she was an eighth-grader finishing seventh at the Meet of Champions, Cameron Davis has stood out as one of Division 3’s finest. As a sophomore last year, the consistently strong Davis earned her well-deserved reward with her first individual MOC title, breaking the tape in 18:20.5 — a comfortable 35-second margin over […]
Runners To Watch: Whitinsville Christian’s Emily Flagg
While she’s enjoyed success on the track, there’s no doubt that Emily Flagg’s forte is cross country. Over the past two years, the Whitinsville Christian junior has established herself as one of the state’s best on the trails, particularly in Division 2. Last fall, Flagg defended her crown at the Division 2C Championships and then […]
Runners To Watch: Greg McGrath, Boston College High
Over the last few years, Boston College High’s Greg McGrath has consistently ranked among the state’s best distance runners. While he’s come close — particularly last year — the one thing that has eluded the Eagles senior is an individual title at the Meet of Champions (MOC). That could change this fall. McGrath enters the […]
Runners To Watch: Needham’s Greta Hammer
Over the past few weeks, our cross-country previews have focused on the top teams to watch. With the competitive season kicking off Sept. 6, we’re turning the spotlight to some of the state’s best returning runners. This fall features five returning champions from last year’s Meet of Champions — setting up what promises to be […]
BSR Scribbles: XC Season Set To Launch, Former HS Stars Shine On National Stage
Over the last week – and with still more to come – Bay State Running has been highlighting what we believe are our top 20 cross-country teams for 2025-26 season. It’s only a matter of time before we see just how strong those squads are when the racing begins. Once again, the competition starts early […]
Memorable Moments, Spring 2025: Assa Shines On National Stage With 5K Silver
It was yet another eventful season for our MA track & field athletes. Throughout the summer months, Bay State Running will feature some of our most memorable performances during the outdoor campaign. Here we feature Marblehead’s Nathaniel Assa. While he demonstrated some talent his first two years as a high school distance runner, we’re sure Assa grabbed […]
Memorable Moments: Spring 2025: Hennessy Smashes State Mile Record at Nationals
It was yet another eventful season for our MA track & field athletes. Throughout the summer months, Bay State Running will feature some of our most memorable performances during the outdoor campaign. Here we feature Westford Academy’s Abigail Hennessy. The most exciting part? She still has one more year to go. With plenty of races ahead, the […]
Memorable Moments, Spring 2025: Pulpi Claims MOC Gold, Clocks 48.08 PR In Standout Season
It was yet another eventful season for our MA track & field athletes. Throughout the summer months, Bay State Running will feature some of our most memorable performances during the outdoor campaign. Here we feature Reading Memorial’s Ryan Pulpi. (Photo by Byron Flagg) With times in the 52-second range for the 400m, Pulpi showed the potential he […]
BSR Scribbles: Former C-C Star Ratcliffe Primed for USATF Nationals After 3:33 1,500m
The country’s top track & field athletes will be in Eugene, Ore., in less than two weeks for the Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships. Former Concord-Carlisle standout Thomas Ratcliffe appears ready to excel at the elite competition (July 31 to Aug. 3), where he’s scheduled to toe the line in the 5,000-meter run. The 27-year-old Ratcliffe, […]
Memorable Moments, Spring 2025: Deardorf Soars To State’s No. 7 All-Time At New Balance Nationals
It was yet another eventful season for our MA track & field athletes. Throughout the summer months, Bay State Running will feature some of our most memorable performances during the outdoor campaign. Here we feature Lexington’s Aubrey Deardorf. One of the state’s most impressive records for girls is the long jump mark of 20 feet, 11.75 inches, […]