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Girls Golf Team Seeking Third Staight Title

Girls Golf Team Seeking Third Staight Title

The girls’ golf program at Westborough High School has grown significantly since its start nine years ago. Coaches Sandy Robichaud and Laurie Kinney are proud to be behind this successful program.
The team started to reach full stride in 2008 when they had an undefeated season, with a record of 14-0. The girls went on to the state championships to earn silver, finishing just three strokes behind Notre Dame of Hingham High School. In 2009, the Rangers had another strong season, with a record of 15-0 and again taking second at the state championships at the end of the season. These undefeated records have earned the Rangers the league title both years. Coach Robichaud hopes “to get back to states” in 2010.
This season proposed new challenges, especially after the team graduated

Celtics’ GM Fined For His Loyalty

Celtics’ GM Fined For His Loyalty

Danny Ainge, Celtics General Manager, was fined $25,000 for “an unauthorized distraction and for conduct detrimental to the game.” The fine was issued by NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson after last Monday’s playoff game between the Celtics and Cavaliers.
During the third quarter, Ainge swung and threw a towel in the air, in order to distract free throw shooter J.J. Hickson. Ainge’s seat was located in the first row under the basket where the free throws were being shot. J.J. Hickson, the shooter, calmly hit the shot despite the distraction. The Celtics went on to win the game 104-86

Why Students Should Attend Game of the Week

Why Students Should Attend Game of the Week

Game of the Week is an up and coming tradition here at WHS; it started in the fall athletic season of this school year. Thinking of ways to get all students and fans involved in WHS spirit and sports, Coach Ellis came up with the idea for Game of the Week. During the season, every [...]

Ranger Hockey 2009-10

Ranger Hockey 2009-10

The 2009-2010 Westborough Ranger hockey season is underway as they had their first game last night at Northstar arena against Wachusett Regional High School. Unfortunately the Rangers lost to the Mountaineers 5-0. The Rangers have recently participated in the annual Jamboree where they faced a very good Marlboro team and the defending state champs Shrewsbury [...]

Who let the Tiger out of the bag?

Who let the Tiger out of the bag?

Tiger Woods gained his fame through his countless wins on the golf course, but over the past month Tiger has obtained a new claim to fame. Most everyone has heard of the Woods’ scandal (how could you not…it’s been in the news since before Thanksgiving!). The media has made sure that they cover every aspect [...]

WHS Boys’ Varsity Basketball Preview

WHS Boys’ Varsity Basketball Preview

The Westborough Rangers varsity basketball team ended their last year’s season with a record of 8 wins and 11 losses. Since the last season ended Coach Rahul Shah has been preparing for the upcoming schedule and creating new rosters with a team of twelve players.

WHS Freshmen Football Wrap-Up

WHS Freshmen Football Wrap-Up

Last Thursday, with the football season coming to a close, we sat down with freshman football Coach Lorin Reed to discuss this season. With arms folded and a confident grin, Coach Reed discussed with us his feelings about this year’s Frosh team. The best aspect was “the team’s dedication, and unity”; while the worst aspect [...]

Field Hockey Wrap-Up

Field Hockey Wrap-Up

WHS varsity field hockey team once again had a successful season in the fall of 2009. With a solid regular season record of 11-1-4 they became the Co- Mid-Wach B champions, sharing the title with Oakmont High School. In the post season the Rangers hammered Leominster shutting them out 4-0 in the district quarter final [...]

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: The Ongoing Fight for WHS Turf Lights

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS:  The Ongoing Fight for WHS Turf Lights

Night games are one of the highlights of fall sports’ season. Fans go to these games not only to support their team, but also because they’re extremely fun! Now here’s the question: Why doesn’t Westborough have lights on our turf? For years this question has been asked by numerous students and nonstudents. Recently I sat [...]

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