BSR Scribbles: That’s a Wrap! Thank You For Another Memorable Season
It’s a wrap! The 2025–26 cross-country and track & field seasons officially came to a close at last weekend’s national competitions, including the New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia, where our state’s top athletes were simply at their best. It was another great sendoff to a year that provided its share of memorable moments and accomplishments […]
Bay State’s Finest Put On A Show At New Balance Nationals
What a week it was in Philadelphia! There is no denying the depth of track and field talent in Massachusetts. A look at the results from recent years – and the number of athletes who have gone on to compete at the Division I level – has proven that the Bay State can rival most […]
Bay State Stars Heating Up As Records Come Into Focus
Not that we’re surprised. As the outdoor season approaches its midpoint, things are beginning to heat up in the Bay State, with a number of athletes producing elite and national-level performances. This past weekend at the Penn Relays Carnival, Westford Academy’s Abby Hennessy continued to prove why she’s one of the best—if not the best—distance […]
For Weymouth Coach Mike Miller, Boston Marathon Was About More Than Miles
It all started with a simple question: “Do you have any bibs?” Five words Mike Miller posed to a friend with the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism six months ago. Five words that echoed something his late friend had said more than a decade earlier. What persuades someone to run the Boston Marathon? To […]
BSR Scribbles: After Arcadia Win, Hennessy Primed For Something Special At BSR Mile
The BSR Elite Scholastic Mile is less than a month away, and all eyes should be on the clock in the girls’ race. Pre-race favorite Abby Hennessy appears to be in prime position to not only to break the meet record, but possibly her own personal best, too. The Westford Academy senior owns a top […]
Records Are Made to Be Broken
Fans of track field in the Bay State have been lucky this season and had the opportunity to watch multiple state records fall. We’re not talking meet records. We mean overall state records. Some we were expecting entering 2026, while some came as a pleasant surprise.
Final Thoughts On The MIAA Meet of Champions
When three state records fall in one meet, it’s hard not to rank this year’s MIAA Meet of Champions among the best we’ve ever seen, and that includes the former All State Meet. We’re always amazed at how our track & field athletes perform in this meet. It never disappoints and is always a hugely […]
Conference Champs Roundup
Conference and League Championships offer the perfect preview for the upcoming divisional championships next week. For some they’re a tune up for their primary event, for others they’re a last chance to get a qualifying mark. Let’s take a look some of the top performances over the last week.
New Balance Athlete of the Week 1/19-1/25
Despite the weather outside, the action has continued to heat up this season. As we march closer and closer to the championship phase of the season, performances have gotten all the more impressive. Once again out athletes made it incredibly difficult to choose one, but we did our best.
Officials Deserve Spot On Podium For Flawless Work At MSTCA Northeast Invitational
How do you manage more than 5,000 athletes during a meet that spans three days? Exactly the way Massachusetts high school track & field officials did this past weekend at the MSTCA Northeast Invitational, the largest indoor competition of the season. We’re always amazed by the outstanding job these officials do at each and every […]