Cait Kemp

6 days ago | thegardnernews.com | Cait Kemp

The duo both started tennis together as freshman two seasons agoQuabbin's undefeated first doubles tennis team, Madelyn Stauder and Elizabeth Matheson, have been friends since elementary school. Despite being offered singles positions, they chose to remain a doubles team, prioritizing their teamwork and friendship. The Quabbin girls tennis first doubles team of Madelyn Stauder and Elizabeth Matheson refused to split up this season to move into the singles spots.

1 week ago | thegardnernews.com | Cait Kemp

Quabbin's Adams was named TGN Mid-Season Player of the Year last weekLast week, readers voted Jake O'Day of Oakmont baseball the Athlete of the Week. The senior received 38.19% in the poll with a total of 3,847 votes. O'Day earned his spot on the poll for his big performance against Lunenburg on April 22. He went 2-for-4 with five RBIs in the Spartans' 14-7 victory.

1 week ago | thegardnernews.com | Cait Kemp

Abi Falconi, a junior at Quabbin Regional High School, has excelled in track and field, particularly in sprinting events. After a shoulder injury during her sophomore year, Falconi broke the school's pentathlon record. Abi Falconi was the kid on the playground at recess who would race her classmates. As she got older, she used her speed in sports, primarily focusing on soccer, though also participating in the youth and middle school track and field programs.

1 week ago | thegardnernews.com | Cait Kemp

Murdock High School's strength and conditioning program, led by coach Kyle Duplease, has become popular among students. The program focuses on both physical and mental health, providing an outlet for students and improving athletic performance. The program fosters a sense of community and camaraderie among students from different sports and grade levels. At 2:30 p.m. after the final bell of the day has already rung, the halls of Murdock High School are still buzzing.

2 weeks ago | thegardnernews.com | Cait Kemp

The Gardner News put out polls to let readers decide who the Mid-Season Players of the Year are for baseball, softball, girls and boys lacrosse. From nominations from coaches and staff, players were put on the lists due to their expectations to shine and early contributions on the field. After over 12,000 votes, here are the results of the baseball and softball Mid-Season Player of the Year. Keep voting on the girls and boys lacrosse polls which will be announced next week.