Nick Mallard

Fitchburg

Sports Reporter at Sentinel and Enterprise

Sports reporter for the Sentinel & Enterprise. @naninoodle's husband. father of two. Hockey fanatic.

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Articles

MIAA releases tourney pairings

1 week ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Nick Mallard

The road to a third straight Division 3 baseball crown will require a little extra work for Oakmont Regional. The two-time defending state champion Spartans were one of three local programs to have earned the right to take part in the postseason, as the MIAA released its baseball, softball and boys and girls lacrosse pairings on Wednesday. Not all times and dates for contests were immediately available.
Local notebook: Lacrosse stars get stage to shine on

1 week ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Nick Mallard

High school lacrosse fans, circle June 12 on your calendars. The Central Mass. Lacrosse Coaches Association (CMLCA) will hold an All-Star Game that Thursday evening, showcasing some of the best and brightest in the area, squaring off in an exhibition contest. The CMLCA announced the rosters and format Tuesday, as well as revealing handful of season awards. The All-Star Game will be played at 7 p.m. at Grafton High School on June 12.
Local notebook: Battipaglia ready to join Falcons

1 week ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Nick Mallard

The champions continue to add. Coming off a season that saw the Fitchburg State ice hockey team claim the MASCAC tournament title and an NCAA tournament berth, the process of recruiting hasn’t slowed at all at the Wallace Civic Center. The Falcons recently garnered another commitment, adding Worcester Railers Junior Hockey Club forward Tye Battipaglia to the mix for the upcoming season.
Former Falcon Ryan Bedard “was a warrior”

2 weeks ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Nick Mallard

Every time Ryan Bedard’s skates hit the ice, he gave a maximum effort for the Fitchburg State hockey team. Unafraid of contact, willing to work in the corners and along the boards for the puck, Bedard was a coach’s dream during his four years with the Falcons: selfless and focused on helping the team succeed.
Leominster’s Osiris Lopez chooses Coastal Carolina

3 weeks ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Nick Mallard

LEOMINSTER — Osiris Lopez has taken a major step in his football career. And that big step will send him south. The Leominster High junior declared his intentions for college on Wednesday afternoon, making a verbal commitment to Coastal Carolina University in front of dozens of classmates, coaches and school administrators in the school’s gym.
Local notes: Noah Gray to host clinic in Leominster

3 weeks ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Nick Mallard

As he has for each of the last three years, Noah Gray will return to Doyle Field this summer. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end will once again host a football clinic at the field that was his home during his high school years, holding a pair of sessions at Doyle Field on June 7. The former Leominster High gridiron standout will lead drills with the help of area coaches, as well as college coaches. The two sessions will be divided based on the age of participants.
Local roundup: Patriots storm to win at home

3 weeks ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Nick Mallard

The North Middlesex Regional baseball team had no problem topping visiting Marlboro on Monday afternoon, winning 10-3 in Townsend. Colin Taylor went 3-for-3 with a double and drove in a pair, while Brady Reardon belted a double and had two RBI for the Patriots (10-3). Owen Mossey had a pair of doubles and drove in a run and Daniel Frade pitched six solid innings, allowing two runs (none earned) on three hits and three walks, striking out six.
Local roundup: Kitchin walks it off for Fitchburg

1 month ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Nick Mallard

The Fitchburg High softball team won in style Wednesday afternoon, earning a 15-14 walkoff victory over visiting Nashoba Regional. Ella Kitchin capped a solid day with a two-run single to end the game as the Red Raiders (4-7) scored five times in the seventh. Kitchin finished the afternoon 3-for-3 with a solo home run and […] Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: May 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM EDT
College notes: Great week for Liam Bourassa

1 month ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Nick Mallard

It’s been a good week for Liam Bourassa. By mid-day Tuesday, the Fitchburg State track and field standout had been honored twice and sat atop a statistical category not only for the Falcons, but the entire nation at the Division 3 level. An Ayer-Shirley grad, Bourassa was named the Paul Waring Male Athlete of the […] Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: May 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM EDT
College hockey: Helenklaken commits to Falcons

1 month ago | sentinelandenterprise.com | Nick Mallard

The Falcons could very well have a distinct international look to them when they hit the ice next winter. Already with three skaters from France and a goalie from Canada on the roster this season, the Fitchburg State ice hockey team continues to add in the offseason, harvesting talent born in other countries. The defending MASCAC tournament champions garnered a commitment from Kyan Helenklaken, a defenseman from the Netherlands who skated for the Northern Cyclones of the USPHL last season.