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  • Austin Elliott makes 21 saves, UMass Lowell defeats No. 19 UMass, 3-1

    Freshman goaltender Austin Elliott made 21 saves to backbone the UMass Lowell hockey team to a 3-1 win over UMass during a Hockey East clash Friday night at the Tsongas Center.

    The win snapped a four-game losing streak by UML (10-17-0, 5-11-0). The River Hawks received goals from senior forward Dillan Bentley (No. 12), sophomore forward Lee Parks (No. 4) and junior forward Jak Vaarwerk (No. 6) to defeat 19th-ranked UMass.

    Vaarwerk’s empty-net goal with 2:07 left in regulation sealed the victory for the River Hawks. Libor Nemec and Connor Eddy picked up assists.

    Bentley opened the scoring in the second period, wristing a shot from the left faceoff circle into the top right corner behind UMass goalie Michael Hrabal. Assists on the play were earned by Luke Shipley and Mirko Buttazzoni.

    UMass tied it on a goal by Justin Kerr. But late in the second period, Parks tallied the game-winning goal. Nate Misskey passed behind UML’s net to TJ Schweighardt.

    Situated next to the rear boards, Schweighardt feathered a pass more than 100 feet to Parks, who broke in alone on Hrabal. Parks’ low shot found the net.

    UML held a 33-22 shots advantage.

    UML will play at UMass (16-11-0, 9-8-0) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. It will be the third meeting in seven days.

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  • Derrick White (28 points), Celtics romp past host Rockets

    HOUSTON (AP) — Derrick White made six 3-pointers and scored 28 points and the Boston Celtics used a big third quarter to build the lead and cruise to a 114-93 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

    White’s performance helped the Celtics win a fourth straight game despite missing star Jaylen Brown, who sat out with left hamstring tightness in the second game of a back-to-back.

    Houston coach Ime Udoka was ejected at the end of the third quarter after receiving a double technical for arguing with officials, and Alperen Sengun was tossed midway through the fourth after receiving two technical fouls for yelling at an official following a no-call.

    The Rockets trailed by four after a 3-pointer by Amen Thompson early in the third before Boston went on an 18-3 run to make it 67-48 with about seven minutes left in the quarter. The Celtics made five 3-pointers in that stretch, with two apiece from White and Baylor Scheierman.

    Thompson made a basket for Houston before Boston used a 10-1 spurt to push the lead to 77-51 with four minutes remaining in the quarter. White led the way during that run, scoring the first eight points, with two 3-pointers.

    Reed Sheppard received a loose ball foul near the end of the quarter and Udoka received two technical fouls after the call and was tossed. Boston converted four free throws off those fouls to make it 87-63 entering the fourth.

    Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 15 points in his return after sitting out Monday with a sprained left ankle. Sengun, who had 39 points and 16 rebounds in Monday’s win over Indiana, had 13 points and nine rebounds.

    Neemias Queta had 10 points and a career-high 19 rebounds, and Luka Garza added 19 points to help the Celtics to the victory.

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  • U. of I. Republicans club faces backlash for post supporting ICE: ‘Only traitors help invaders’

    The Illini Republicans club at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is facing backlash after posting an illustration on social media of a masked gunman holding a weapon to a kneeling man’s head — alongside the caption, “Only traitors help invaders.”

    The Instagram post, published Friday, also says Alex Pretti and Renée Good — who were both fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis last month — had “voided their liberties the moment they decided they were above the law.”

    “Our nation has come under invasion from the masses of the third world and those incompatible with Western civilization,” the post says. “Now, the current administration, as duly elected by its people to do so, has taken a stand against this invasion.”

    The illustration was later deleted from the post, as first reported by the Daily Illini. But it prompted a complaint to the university’s Title VI Office, and drew a slew of criticism from U. of I. students online, who argue that it glorified the deaths of Pretti and Good as well as the unrest engulfing Minnesota.

    “My first initial reaction was just disgust, horror and nausea,” said sophomore Rylee Graves, 19, a member of Illini Democrats. “For them to say that that post was not violent or they weren’t condoning violence is a lie, and they know exactly what they’re doing.”

    The image, set against the backdrop of the American flag, depicts a bearded man with his back turned as the gunman looms above him. Some students said that both the man and the scene resembled the Jan. 24 killing of Pretti, who was shot multiple times in the back.

    An illustration, posted by Illini Republicans on Instagram, depicts what appears to be a federal agent pointing a gun at a man’s head. The group has said it stands with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Illini Republicans)

    Illini Republicans wrote in an email to the Tribune that the image was removed “to prevent misinterpretation while we review concerns,” but it was “not an admission of wrongdoing.” They declined a request for an interview.

    “We take concerns raised by others seriously and are committed to engaging in good-faith dialogue while exercising our right to express political viewpoints as a registered student organization,” the club wrote.

    “The claim that the post glorifies or endorses violence is incorrect,” the club added. “At no point did it advocate harm, violence or extrajudicial action against any individual or group.”

    The post is under review by the university’s Title VI Office, which investigates civil rights complaints, according to a statement from a U. of I. spokesperson. As a registered student organization, Illini Republicans are required to follow the student code of conduct, but U. of I. “cannot discipline them for the viewpoint or content of protected speech,” the spokesperson added.

    “Hate and intolerance are not aligned with our university values,” the spokesperson said. “We strive to be a campus where every member of our community has a transformative and positive experience.”

    More than 1,600 people have commented on the post since Friday. It was posted the same day as “ICE Out” demonstrations across the U.S., including a walkout on the Urbana-Champaign campus.

    The intensified immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, dubbed Operation Metro Surge, began in December. Good was shot during an encounter with agents Jan. 7, and Pretti was shot Jan. 24. The Trump administration said the use of force was justified — but videos of both incidents contradict those claims.

    When Lillie Salas saw the Illini Republicans’ post, her emotions fluctuated from disbelief to outrage. It’s jarring knowing that some of her classmates felt comfortable using phrases such as “foreign invaders” to refer to immigrants, the 22-year-old senior said.

    Citizens who stand against Trump’s immigration aren’t “traitors” either, she added. She said that type of rhetoric is “racist” and shouldn’t be acceptable on campus.

    “I honestly felt very concerned and scared,” Salas said. “It kind of hits differently to see groups so close to you spewing hate so outspokenly. … I know a lot of immigrants who are the most dedicated, hardworking people I’ve ever met in my life.”

    It’s a feeling Salas, who is Mexican American, said she’s grown accustomed to during Trump’s immigration crackdown. She’s sensed anxiety on campus, particularly with her Hispanic friends who’ve told her about feeling “frozen in time “and “stuck.”

    Cat Lodico, a 20-year-old sophomore, likewise, said she’s seen the stress her friends who are international students have faced in recent months. They worry that if they do or say the wrong thing, their visa will get revoked, and they won’t be able to continue their studies.

    U. of I. has one of the largest international student populations in the country. The Illini Republicans post calls immigrants without legal status “enemies of the American people.”

    “Although the main focus is studying and getting good grades and the normal college life,  because of what’s going on in the country now, there is that anxiety and worriedness in the back of everyone’s mind,” Lodico said, adding that her mom also immigrated to the U.S. from China.

    Lodico said as an engineering major, she’s not the most politically involved, but she tries to stay informed. Even still, she said she was shocked and “genuinely concerned” that people her age could agree with Illini Republicans’ post.

    “Saying we stand with enforcement of the law, like is it really lawful for random (immigration agents) to be killing other people,” she said. “I just feel like it’s so backward.”

    College campuses have increasingly become flashpoints in national debates over free speech.

    In the wake of mass student protests over the war in Gaza in 2024, Republican lawmakers have criticized elite colleges and progressive campus culture. The Trump administration froze millions in federal research funding at universities, including at Northwestern University, accusing them of failing to address antisemitism.

    Meanwhile, in September, the killing of Charlie Kirk — a right-wing activist and founder of Turning Point USA — ignited a surge of conservative activism on campuses.

    Lodico said it seems hypocritical for Illini Republicans to seemingly make light of the deaths of Pretti and Good, given the outcry over Kirk’s killing.

    “When people die from ICE suddenly it doesn’t matter? Suddenly it’s valid to shoot people? The logic is not logic-ing, you know,” she said.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • ‘ICE out! We are not savages’: Bad Bunny pleads at Grammys before Super Bowl

    Bad Bunny had a message for the millions of TV viewers as he accepted the Best Musica Urbana Album award on Sunday night at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

    “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say — ICE out,” said the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, who is set to perform during the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. “We’re not savages. We’re not aliens. We are humans.

    “And we are Americans.”

    Bad Bunny would also win what’s widely regarded as the top trophy of the night — the Grammy for Album of the Year — during the ceremony in the Grammys in Los Angeles.

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  • UML hockey notebook: River Hawks, UMass set to clash 3 times in 7 days

    LOWELL — As Hockey East rivalries go, the Hatfields vs. the McCoys comes to mind.

    And by next Saturday night, don’t expect a lot of hugs to be exchanged between UMass Lowell and UMass players.

    Starting with Sunday (3:30 p.m.) at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, the River Hawks and Minutemen will play three times over a seven-day span.

    UML (9-16, 5-10 HE) will host UMass (15-10, 8-7 HE) again on Friday (7:15 p.m.) and then the Minutemen will host the third game on Saturday (7:30 p.m.) at the Mullins Center.

    “It’s more like a playoff series than it is a regular-season series,” UML head coach Norm Bazin said.

    In-state bragging rights are on the line whenever the programs play. Despite the frigid temperatures outside, emotions on the ice may boil over due to the expected intensity level.

    UML has dropped three games in a row, including a painful 6-5 overtime loss to Maine last Saturday. UML scored five straight goals to take a 5-3 lead, but then allowed the final three games to fall at home.

    Senior Dillan Bentley (11-9-20) continues to lead the River Hawks in goals and points. Graduate student Jay Ahearn (9-6-15) and junior Jak Vaarwerk (5-9-14) have also supplied consistent offense.

    In goal, neither Samuel Richard (2.93 GAA, .901 save %) nor Austin Elliott (2.70 GAA, .898 save %) has been able to get on a roll.

    Conversely, UMass is riding a six-game winning streak. In that span, the Minutemen have posted three shutouts and only allowed five total goals.

    “They’ve been hot of late,” Bazin said. “The last two or three weekends they’ve been tough to score on. From a structure standpoint, they’re playing a good brand of hockey.”

    Michael Hrabal has been superb between the pipes with a 2.15 goals against average and .929 save percentage. Offensively, the top scorers have been Jack Musa (10-14-24) and Vaclav Nestrasil (11-12-23).

    UMass has shined on the road, going 8-4.

    UMass Lowell’s Jak Vaarwerk (29) is denied by Maine goaltender Albin Boija during Friday’s college hockey game at the Tsongas Center. (James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)

    Kroll makes jump

    Due to season-ending injuries to defensemen Tnias Mathurin and Daniel Buchbinder, the River Hawks recently brought in Des Moines (USHL) captain Ryan Kroll. Kroll has seen action in two games.

    A 6-1, 194-pound native of Plainville, Ill., Kroll is a sturdy, stay-at-home defenseman who plays a simple game.

    “We didn’t give him a big workload, but he played well. We feel he’s going to be a good defenseman,” Bazin said. “He’s a defensive defenseman. He has a good attitude. He knows what he is.”

    UML has struggled to find consistency. One reason is the lack of collegiate experience among the defensemen.

    “Sometimes we show our age,” Bazin said.

    Loose pucks

    Bazin was encouraged by the play of sophomore forward Lee Parks, who tallied a goal and assist in Saturday’s game. He also led the River Hawks with three blocked shots.

    A 6-foot-2, 210-pound native of Ontario, Parks tallied eight goals as a freshman. He has three goals and five assists this winter.

    “He’s starting to really move his feet,” Bazin said, “and when he moves his feet he’s an excellent player.” … Sunday’s game can be viewed on NESN. … The River Hawks are hoping to improve on their 2-8 record at the Tsongas.

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  • How should Richmond spend its $550 million Chevron settlement? City leaders want to know

    RICHMOND — As half a billion dollars from Chevron start to flow into Richmond’s coffers, city leaders want to know exactly how residents would like to see that money spent.

    To get those answers, councilmembers have agreed to set aside up to $300,000 to contract out support that would facilitate community feedback. A central goal of the initiative, approved during a meeting Tuesday, is to develop a “just transition” away from the fossil fuel industry while ensuring community buy-in for how the dollars are spent.

    “We’re in that moment where we actually do have to be as careful and as thoughtful as we can to make decisions for the future,” said Vice Mayor Doria Robinson, who drafted the item with Councilmember Claudia Jimenez and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. “We’re making a huge turning point for our city if we do it right. Or we can do it like the way people who win the lottery, go out and buy a bunch of fancy things and then be broke in 10 years.”

    The $550 million Richmond is poised to collect stems from an agreement it negotiated with the Richmond Chevron Refinery. In exchange for the funds, the council agreed to remove a tax measure, dubbed the Make Polluters Pay campaign, from the November 2024 ballot. If approved by voters, the measure would have brought in between $60 million and $90 million annually by charging Chevron for every barrel of raw material that was processed at the plant.

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  • Review: Eagles triumph even without ailing Joe Walsh in concert

    They considered canceling the show.

    But, in the end, the Eagles decided to carry on even without ailing guitarist-vocalist Joe Walsh and play their sold-out show at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday night (Jan. 24).

    The result was unlike any other show the massively popular Los Angeles band has performed during its lengthy Sphere residence, except, really, in one way:

    It was still an absolute delight to behold.

    Vince Gill, the country star who joined the band after original member Glenn Frey died in 2016, shouldered most of the load caused by Walsh’s absence. He sang the tunes that usually go to Walsh and played many of his regular guitar leads — with the other portion of those hot licks being handled, quite admirably, by ace touring member Chris Holt.

     

    Walsh was out of the fold on this night, band leader Don Henley explained to the crowd, due to his coming down with the flu. Walsh had still managed to soldier through the previous night’s Sphere gig, but his doctor reportedly advised him not to take the stage on Saturday.

    He was missed — especially vocally — since Gill’s angelic voice does not, in any way shape or form, resemble Walsh’s charmingly out-of-pitch squawk-talk style. And there were times during the guitar parts that it felt like Walsh might have pushed things a little further — or, at least, a little different — than his studio-session-ready counterparts.

    Eagles perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Jan. 24, 2026 (Jim Harrington, Bay Area News Group). 

    But Walsh will hopefully be feeling better soon and be back in the mix during this blockbuster Eagles residency, which continues at the Sphere through March 28. (For exact dates and other ticket information, visit eagles.com.)

    The continued success of this residency — which is the longest in Sphere history — is further proof of the undying love for the Eagles, which got their start as the backing band for Linda Ronstadt in 1971.

    Want even more proof? Well, consider that the Eagles’ “Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975” recently garnered quadruple platinum certification in the U.S. Never heard of the term “quadruple platinum certification” before? Well, that’s because it had never ever happened before — the Eagles are the first act to hit that mark, which translates to 40x platinum (aka, 40 millions album units sold).

     

    The group would underscore so many of the reasons for its vast popularity during Saturday’s approximately 2-hour show. The classic rock outfit performed all 10 of the songs featured on that quadruple diamond offering — which ranks as the best-selling album of all time in the U.S. — as well as others tunes from elsewhere in the band catalog as well as a few solo Henley and Walsh cuts.

    Eagles perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Jan. 24, 2026 (Jim Harrington, Bay Area News Group).
    Eagles perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Jan. 24, 2026 (Jim Harrington, Bay Area News Group). 

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  • Saturday’s high school roundup: Littleton boys hockey stars reach 100-point mark

    It was a milestone day for the Littleton High boys hockey program Saturday.

    Senior forwards Gavin Werling and Conor Glew each reached the 100-point career milestone during a 9-0 victory over visiting Gardner at the Groton School’s rink.

    Werling posted a goal and two assists, while Glew netted two goals and added an assist for Littleton (11-1, 6-0 Mid-Wach C).

    Blake Hannon recorded a hat trick to pace the high-powered offense. Ryan Pittorino and Justin Lefebvre added a goal each. In net, Jack Proulx made 15 saves to earn the shutout.

    Wrestling

    Gryphons sweep: Greater Lowell went 3-0, sweeping Malden Catholic (60-6), Weston (52-12) and Chicopee (53-12).

    Picking up three wins for the Gryphons (18-7) were Gavin Espinola, Kordae Bun, Antoine Jackman, Juan Mandujano, Alex Paasewe, Nehemiah Nieves, Connor Geoffroy, Baraka Karanja and Kevin Tully. Grabbing a pair of wins were Landyn Lane, John Evangelista and Jadiel Covarribias.

    Wildcats shine: Wilmington battled Saugus/Peabody, Fenwick/Northeast and Canton in a quad meet. Sophomore Gabriel Andrade earned his first varsity victory, pinning his Fenwick/Northeast opponent in the first period.

    Senior captain Mason Kwiatkowski continued to set the tone with his toughness and leadership, battling through a season-long injury to post a 2–1 record. At heavyweight, senior JP Jon Panatta opened his day in impressive fashion, securing a 20–5 technical fall victory.

    Rams romp: Shawsheen Tech traveled to Beverly and dominated a quad meet against Lynnfield/North Reading (60-9), Beverly (55-16) and Belmont (64-8).

    Multiple winners for defending All-State champion Shawsheen were Kyle Dube, Ethan Caceres, Dante Giusti, Hadi Sibay, Aiden Pimintal, Quinn Carbone, Tristan Lane, Dominic DiCenso, Logan Holmes and Jaron Molgard.

    Littleton’s Gavin Werling moves the puck up the ice during a boys hockey game Saturday in Groton. Werling scored his 100th career point in a 9-0 win over Gardner. (James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)

    Redmen go 2-1: Led by Nicky Desisto, who continues to impress from his return from injury by recording three first-period pins to remain unbeaten on the season, Tewksbury shined at a quad meet at Newton South.

    The Redmen defeated Plymouth North (52-24) and Newton South (48-32), and fell to Melrose (42-30).

    Going undefeated on the day were Desisto at 126, Jack Lightfoot at 132, Ryan Callahan at 138, Sean Callahan at 144 and Jack Leone at 190. Recording two wins were Evan Brothers at 150, Carlo Desisto at 157 and Louis Silva at 285.

    Track

    Indians excel: The Billerica boys and girls teams competed at the Coaches Invitational at Reggie Lewis.

    The highlight for Billerica was Kylie Donahue’s performance in the two mile. She won in a fantastic time of 10:46, which broke Anna McElhinney’s previous record of 10:51. Before McElhinney broke it, the previous record was from 1979. Hartlie Siegal placing fifth in 11:11.

    Freshman Evie Wesling placed second overall in the 600 out of the second heat with a huge personal best time of 1:36.59. That’s one of the fastest times in the state this year.

    Caitlyn Donahue took fourth in the mile in 5:08.9. Eighth-grader Maya Niles was seventh overall out of the second heat, leading from wire to wire and running a time of 5:13.5, which is second nationally for eighth-graders.

    Shane Leslie was second in the mile in 4:20.2, the seventh fastest in the state this year. He came back later to run the 4×800 with teammates Sahil Gandhi, Rylen Canney and Jackson Gearin. The boys placed third, running 8:11 for the third-best mark in school history.

    Girls hockey

    Central 2, Cambridge 0: Backboned by Sidney Foster, who posted a 30-save shutout, Central Catholic recorded the win.

    Scoring goals were Molly Boyden and Natalia Cryier for the Raiders (5-5-2, 4-3-2 league). Julia O’Neil dished out two assists, while Angela Cardillo had one assist.

    Westford wins: Host Westford Academy skated to a 3-2 victory over Wayland/Weston/NS during a DCL matchup at the Nashoba Valley Olympia.

    Girls basketball

    Merrimack Valley 49, Pelham 42: The host Pythons threw a scare into undefeated Merrimack Valley before dropping the NHIAA Div. 2 contest.

    Merrimack Valley led at the half 24-12. The Pythons cut the lead to four in the waning moments, but came up short. Grace Riley and Jessie Phillips each netted a game-high 10 points. Phillips also dominated the boards and played outstanding defense. Ava Milley added nine points and was stellar on defense as usual.

    Chelmsford 51, Lawrence 49: Spearheaded by freshman guard Brooke Dulong, the Lions claimed a thrilling MVC victory.

    Dulong pocketed a team-high 25 points. Junior forward Anna Bierwirth chipped in eight points, while senior guard Reese Hughes added seven points.

    Littleton 48, Lunenburg 31: The Tigers scored 35 points in the middle two quarters to pull away from Lunenburg and post the Mid-Wach win.

    Annabelle Couette poured in a game-high 18 points for Littleton, which received 12 points from Sara Kerrigan and nine points from Caroline DeChane.

    Boys basketball

    Weston 66, WA 60: Westford Academy rallied several times in the DCL thriller, but ran out of gas in overtime.

    Senior Captain Teddy Hirbour was immense with 19 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Senior Liam Arnold pitched in 16 points and six rebounds. Senior Captain Jack Bussey claimed 13 points and four steals. Sophomore Sam Bramanti chipped in seven points, five rebounds, five assists and two blocks for WA (3-9, 1-3 league).

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  • UMass Lowell hockey team blanked 2-0 at home by No. 17 Maine

    UMass Lowell was hoping a thrilling 4-3 overtime win at Boston University would be a springboard to a winning streak.

    Instead the River Hawks were blanked by BU the next night in Lowell and they were shut out Friday night for the sixth time this season and the fifth time in their last 14 games.

    Maine defeated UML for the seventh straight time following a 2-0 Hockey East win at the Tsongas Center in Lowell.

    Maine goalie Albin Boija posted a 25-save shutout. Austin Elliott turned aside 27 of 29 shots for UML. UML went 0-for-6 on the power play to fall to 2-7 at home this winter.

    Brock James opened the scoring in the first period for No. 17 Maine. He was denied on a partial breakaway by Elliott, but the puck squirted to Nicholas Peluso. Peluso centered it and James was able to poke it into the UML net.

    Minutes later, UMass Lowell captain Jay Ahearn snapped a 20-foot wrist shot which clanked off the left post behind Boija. Ahearn led UML with five shots on goal.

    Charlie Russell doubled Maine’s lead in the second period.

    Maine has now won the first two games of the season series against UML. The teams will battle Saturday (6:05 p.m.) back at the Tsongas.

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  • Thursday’s Golden Gloves in Lowell to feature First Responders Night

    LOWELL — Week 3 of the 79th annual Golden Gloves is a special one.

    As part of First Responders Night, presented by health benefits company Wellpoint, Thursday’s event will feature a special bout between Jonathan Rivera of the Lowell Police Department and Christopher Loftus of Massachusetts State Police.

    The action begins at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The Gloves, a nine-week tradition in the Mill City, will conclude March 5 when fights will determine the New England team which will compete at nationals. The 2026 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions will be held in Tulsa, Okla., at the Cox Business Center from May 11-16.

    On Thursday, the firefighters, police officers, EMTs and emergency personnel who keep local communities safe will be honored. Wellpoint will host a private reception for first responders before the first bout.

    The Golden Gloves, presented by Lowell Sun Charities, is one of New England’s longest-standing traditions and showcases the region’s top amateur boxers as they compete for prestigious titles in the ring.

    Several local community champions will be recognized in the ring at 7:30 p.m., including an EMT from PrideStar Trinity EMS, police officers from the Lowell Police Department and firefighters from the Lowell Fire Department. These honorees exemplify exceptional dedication to public service and positive community impact.

    “First responders are the backbone of our communities, and as a health benefits company serving state and municipal employees, we are committed to supporting their health and well-being,” said David Morales, general manager of Wellpoint. “We are proud to sponsor the First Responder Reception, and honor the brave men and women who keep us safe every day.”

    The Lowell Sun Charities organization was established in 1947 to respond to the ever-increasing challenges of the community.

    The Lowell Memorial Auditorium, which opened in 1922, is one of the top boxing venues in New England. The building, located near the Concord and Merrimack rivers, has a capacity of 2,800.

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  • First-place Boston Fleet capture shootout victory at Seattle

    SEATTLE (AP) — Hannah Brandt had the only goal in a shootout and Aerin Frankel finished with 36 saves to help the Boston Fleet pull out a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Torrent at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday night.

    Brandt beat Seattle goaltender Corinne Schroeder to deal the Torrent the loss in their first overtime match at home in their first season in the league. Schroeder totaled 20 saves.

    Megan Keller scored on a 5-on-3 power play at 12:28 in the first period to give Boston (8-1-2-2) a 1-0 lead. Four of Keller’s five goals this season have come with an extra skater. Susanna Tapani collected her fifth assist and Abby Newhook notched her first.

    Seattle (3-1-2-5) outshot the Fleet 11-4 in the first 20 minutes but couldn’t take advantage of its two power-play opportunities.

    The Torrent tied it 1-1 at 14:12 in the second period on a one-timer by Julia Gosling, who leads the club with 10 points on five goals and five assists. Brooke Bryant and Cayla Barnes picked up their first assists.

    Boston killed a third power play late in the second to extend the Torrent’s scoreless streak with an extra skater to 17. The Fleet haved surrendered just one goal in 30 power-play opportunities by their opponents, tops in the league.

    Schroeder saved a point-blank shot by Jill Sauinier in the final minute of regulation to keep it tied and also had a save on a one-on-one shot by Haley Winn in the first minute of overtime.

    Boston leads the league with 28 points, six clear of the second-place New York Sirens. Seattle earns a point and is tied for last place with the first-year Vancouver Goldeneyes, although the Torrent have two matches in hand.

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  • Legendary Bay Area rock act to perform Super Bowl Sunday concert at Levi’s

    Green Day, one of the most successful acts in Bay Area music history, is getting in on the Super Bowl Sunday fun.

    The East Bay pop-rock band, which formed in Rodeo in 1987, will perform an opening ceremony set just moments prior to the big game taking place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb. 8.

    The performance by Green Day — the multiplatinum trio consisting of vocalist-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tré Cool — celebrates the Super Bowl’s 60th anniversary and will be used as the soundtrack to usher generations of Super Bowl MVPs onto the field.

    “We are super hyped to open Super Bowl 60 right in our backyard!” Armstrong said in a press release. “We are honored to welcome the MVPs who’ve shaped the game and open the night for fans all over the world. Let’s have fun! Let’s get loud!”

    Fans including Ashley Lim, of Pleasanton, center, react as Green Day performs during their Saviors Tour at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Lim got up on stage to briefly sing with frontman Billie Joe Armstrong. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) 

    The Green Day news was announced during halftime of the NFC Divisional Playoff matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears on Sunday. This opening ceremony/performance will be aired live at 3 p.m. during the Super Bowl TV broadcast, which is being carried by NBC and Telemundo.

    The game itself is set to start at 3:30 p.m.

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  • UMass Lowell shut out at home, can’t sweep Boston University

    LOWELL – For the second weekend in a row, the UMass Lowell hockey team was unable to pull off a Hockey East sweep at home.

    One night after pulling out a thrilling overtime road victory over No. 20 Boston University, the River Hawks returned home to the Tsongas Center looking to bank more league points.

    But the Terriers had other ideas, as BU’s sophomore forward Cole Eiserman score a late goal in the second period, followed by a Nick Roukounakis goal in the third to help BU get a 3-0 win on Saturday night in front of a crowd of 5,856.

    “I thought it was a good game for the bulk of the night. I didn’t have a problem with the effort. The execution wasn’t there tonight, and we certainly made it hard on ourselves in the offensive zone, and weren’t able to get shots through,” UML head coach Norm Bazin said. “So we could do a better job that way and figure out what we can do to create more offense in the offensive zone, because I thought the effort with their first touches, for the most part were there, and the guys were hungry, but had nothing to show for it.”

    Boston University goalie Mikhal Yegorov was fantastic in net, with 23 saves in the victory, and forward Ben Merrill netted a late open net goal to seal the win.

    The River Hawks fell to 2-6 on home ice.

    The River Hawks (8-14-0, 4-8-0) hoped to take the season series against the ranked Boston University Terriers (12-9-1, 8-6-0) after their 4-3 overtime win the night prior at Agganis Arena in Boston.

    Early in the first period, senior center Dillan Bentley had a shot in front of the net that flew wide at the 18:00 mark. BU freshman forward Jack Murtagh found himself alone with a wide open shot in front, but River Hawks goalie Austin Elliott made a great blocker save to keep things even.

    UMass Lowell was able to attain its first power play opportunity of the game after a boarding call with 9:50 to go in the period, but their advantage was short lived, receiving a hooking call only four seconds into their power play chance to get back to an even 4-on-4 for the next two minutes. Both goalies traded big saving plays, as BU’s Yegorov made his at the 6:00 mark, with Elliott following that up with another great blocker save with 4:30 to go in the first. The Terriers got their first full power play chance of the game after a tripping call on the River Hawks with 1:33 to go. The first period ended scoreless, with UML leading shots on goal in the period, 6-4.

    In the second period, UML had a good scoring chance in front on a one-timer opportunity, only to be denied by Yegorov with a phenomenal diving save at the 15:00 mark. BU was given its second power play after a cross checking call on the River Hawks with 12:52 to go, but would be given an interference call only a minute and a half later to give UML its third power play chance as well.

    Elliott made another great save with 6:00 left as BU failed to corral the rebound off his blocker. BU’s Eiserman had a big breakaway chance with 3:00 to play, but his shot went wide right, as the game appeared to stay 0-0 heading into the third. Eiserman was able to make up for his mistake in miraculous fashion, however, scoring an unassisted goal with only 1.7 seconds left to give Boston University a huge 1-0 lead heading into the third, his ninth of the season.

    Knowing they had to be aggressive out the gates, the River Hawks opened up the third period with a slap shot from left wing Jay Ahearn that was saved glove side by Yegorov. UML dominated the first 10 minutes in shots on goal, with nine compared to BU with four.

    The Terriers had a 3-on-1 opportunity with 11:00 left, but Elliott kept the River Hawks in the game with a nice save, stick side. As the clock ran under 10 minutes to play, BU kept on the attack. With 9:20 left, Roukounakis was able to put another one in the back of the net, this time a rebound that bounced off Elliott’s left blocker, giving the Terriers a 2-0 lead with a little under half the period remaining.

    With three minutes left, the River Hawks opted to pull Elliott, giving them an extra attacker needing two goals to extend the game. This decision would prove to be detrimental, as BU’s Merrill scored an empty net goal with 2:00 left to give the Terriers a 3-0 lead, and eventual win against the River Hawks.

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  • Guess who’s back? It’s Pitbull and he’s headed our way

    Pitbull is heading back to Northern California.

    Yes, Mr. Worldwide himself has announced plans to bring the I’m Back Tour to Toyota Amphitheatre at Wheatland on June 6 and Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View on June 7.

    And he’s bringing Lil Jon along for the ride.

    Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Jan. 30, livenation.com.

    There is also an artist presale, but fans need to register in advance — by 10 p.m. Jan. 26 at livemu.sc/pitbull — in order to participate

    PITBULL I’M BACK TOUR NORTH AMERICA DATES:

    Thu May 14 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

    Sat May 16 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

    Sun May 17 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium

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  • BottleRock Napa Valley delivers one of its best lineups to date

    BottleRock Napa Valley has released its 2026 lineup.

    And it’s one of the best in the storied history of the festival.

    That has so much to do with the inclusion of Lorde, the incredibly talented modern rock/pop entertainer whose latest release, “Virgin,” came in at No. 1 on our list of the best albums of 2025. Lorde also put on one of the top concerts we saw last year — back in October at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley.

    The second BottleRock Napa headliner that really has us excited is the Backstreet Boys, the legendary “boy band” known for such glistening pop hits as “I Want It That Way,” “Bye Bye Bye” and — ranking in as one of the finest ballads of the ’90s — “Quit Playing Games (with My Heart).”

    Other top names on the bill include Dave Grohl’s Foo Fighters — which is making its third appearance at BottleRock, following headlining slots in 2017 and 2021 — as well as Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem and SOMBR.

    Further down the bill, you’ll find plenty of other cool acts — Lil Wayne, Chaka Khan, Rilo Kiley, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, etc. — which combine to make this one of the strongest BottleRock bills in years.

    The complete lineup is listed below.

    Tickets for this three-day music (and so much more) festival — which runs May 22-24 at the Napa Valley Expo in downtown Napa — start at $475 per person and go on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 14, BottleRockNapaValley.com.

    No word on when, or if, single-day tickets will be released. Individual daily lineups will be announced in the weeks to come.

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  • Fremont experiences second fatal traffic accident of 2026

    A motorcyclist involved in a traffic incident in Fremont on Monday afternoon has died.

    It was the second fatal traffic collision in Fremont in 2026.

    Just after 3 p.m., Fremont police officers responded to the “major injury collision” — which happened at the intersection of Cushing Parkway and Northport Loop East — involving a pickup truck and a motorcyclist, according to a news release from Fremont police.

    “The motorcyclist suffered major injuries and was transported to a local area hospital,” according to the release. “The driver of the pickup was uninjured and remained on scene.”

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  • College basketball: UMass Lowell tops Binghamton, stays perfect in AE

    The River Hawks are playing like beasts in America East.

    The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team remained perfect in league play Saturday afternoon with a 73-68 victory over host Binghamton before 1,651 fans in Vestal, N.Y.

    The River Hawks (8-10, 3-0 AE) have now knocked off league opponents Albany, Bryant and Binghamton in successive games.

    Xavier Spencer tallied 18 points to power the winners, sinking 4-of-6 3-point attempts. Angel Montas Jr., coming off a career-high 27 points against Bryant, contributed 17 points. Also in double figures with 12 points was Austin Green and he hauled down eight rebounds.

    Guard Darrel Yepdo, a Dracut native, chipped in nine points. The River Hawks broke out to a 45-36 halftime lead and then held off the hosts.

    UML returns to action Thursday, hosting NJIT at 6 p.m.

    Women fall

    UMass Lowell fell 80–52 to Binghamton during America East play Saturday afternoon at the Kennedy Family Athletic Complex in Lowell.

    The River Hawks (6-11, 0-4 AE) opened the afternoon with early energy, trading baskets in the opening minutes as junior guard Maddie Rice (Charlottesville, Va.) finished inside for the first UML field goal before graduate forward Anabel Latorre Ciria (Zaragoza, Spain) converted a second-chance layup to keep the deficit within single digits. Binghamton, however, began to assert control late in the first quarter, closing the period on a 7–2 run to take a 17–12 advantage.

    Senior guard Sabrina Larsson (Uppsala, Sweden) helped spark the offense early in the second quarter, knocking down a three before freshman guard Tyanna Medina (Lawrence) finished a fast-break layup to keep UML within six. Senior guard Jaini Edmonds (Worcester) later buried a triple from the wing, and junior guard Paris Gilmore (Youngstown, Ohio) connected from deep to trim the margin to 10 late in the half.

    “They were very aggressive and very smart against what we do, and the second-chance points really hurt us to start,” said UML head coach Jon Plefka. “For us, we couldn’t match their physicality off the jump, and that set the tone.”

    Larsson led UML with 18 points, hitting five three-pointers. Medina added 11 points and five rebounds, while Edmonds recorded 11 points and five assists.

    The River Hawks play Thursday (11 a.m.) at NJIT.

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  • Wednesday’s high school scoreboard

    BOYS BASKETBALL

    Abington 81, Mashpee 60

    Blue Hills 53, Tri-County 40

    Hanover 68, Scituate 46

    Holliston 53, Bellingham 42

    Hopkinton 78, Norton 59

    Masconomet 56, North Andover 41

    Medfield 63, Dedham 49

    Medway 51, Ashland 20

    Milton Academy 79, Thayer 69

    Norwood 49, Dover-Sherborn 39

    St. Mary’s (L) 75, Bishop Fenwick 37

    South Shore Voke 53, Cape Cod Tech 39

    Weston 61, Roxbury Prep 35

    Westwood 77, Millis 54

    GIRLS BASKETBALL

    Bishop Fenwick 55, St Mary’s (L) 46

    Blue Hills 38, Tri-County 33

    Dracut 54, Wakefield 40

    Hopkinton 46, Norton 40

    Mashpee 59, Abington 49

    Medfield 74, Dedham 32

    Medway 52, Ashland 35

    Millis 54, Westwood 41

    Newburyport 58, Tewksbury 37

    Norwood 70, Dover-Sherborn 27

    Notre Dame (T) 33, KIPP 28

    Phillips Exeter (NH) 36, Pingree 35

    Tahanto 62, Hudson 57

    GYMNASTICS

    Central Catholic 137.8, Chelmsford/Tyngsboro/Billerica 131.95, Dracut 110.2

    Hingham/Hull 130.4, Whitman-Hanson 125.35

    BOYS HOCKEY

    Acton-Boxboro 2, Boston Latin 0

    Amesbury 6, Triton 2

    Arlington Catholic 5, Archbishop Williams 3

    Bedford 2, Cambridge 1

    Billerica 4, Andover 1

    Bourne 9, Greater New Bedford 0

    Bridgewater-Raynham 4, Plymouth South 3 (ot)

    Canton 6, Taunton 1

    Chelmsford 4, Lincoln-Sudbury 1

    Danvers 5, Winthrop 1

    Falmouth 3, Duxbury 2

    King Philip 4, Whitman-Hanson 2

    Lynn 5, Everett/Revere/Mystic Valley 2

    Lynnfield 3, North Reading 2

    Medfield 5, Holliston/Ashland 3

    Medford 3, Somerville 2

    Methuen 4, Lowell 1

    Middleboro 2, Rockland 0

    Needham 4, Newton North 2

    North Attleboro 4, Franklin 0

    Old Rochester 2, Bishop Stang 0

    Pingree 5, Holderness 4

    St. John’s (S) 5, St. John’s Prep 1

    St. Mary’s (L) 5, Bishop Feehan 1

    Waltham 3, Concord-Carlisle 1

    Westwood 4, Norton 1

    Weymouth 6, Brookline 1

    Wilmington 3, Watertown 1

    Woburn 2, Winchester 1

    Xaverian 3, BC High 0

    GIRLS HOCKEY

    Barnstable 7, Nantucket 0

    Belmont 5, Arlington 0

    Beverly/Danvers/Ipswich 4, Medford 2

    Bishop Feehan 1, Arlington Catholic 0

    Canton 5, Stoughton 0

    Central Catholic 7, Concord-Carlisle 1

    Dennis-Yarmouth 5, Martha’s Vineyard 1

    East Bridgewater 1, Ursuline 1

    Falmouth 6, Marshfield 1

    Hanover 3, Quincy/North Quincy 1

    Hingham 9, Plymouth 1

    Hopkinton 3, Norwood 1

    Melrose 2, Burlington 1 (ot)

    Methuen/Tewksbury 1, HPNA 0

    Nauset 3, Duxbury 2

    Newton North 2, Needham 1

    Notre Dame (H) 2, Malden Catholic 1

    PLNR 2, Winthrop 2

    St. Mary’s (L) 3, Bishop Fenwick 0

    Wakefield/Wilmington 3, Stoneham 2 (ot)

    Walpole 4, Wellesley/Lincoln-Sudbury 3

    Waltham 8, Cambridge 0

    Westwood 4, Medfield 1

    Woburn 3, Winchester 2

    BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING

    Wayland 95, Bedford 80

    GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVING

    Wayland 91, Bedford 87

    BOYS TRACK

    Bishop Feehan 87, Diman 12

    Central Catholic 70, Billerica 30

    Dover-Sherborn 50, Norton 45

    Masconomet 47, Beverly 39

    Methuen 59.5, Lawrence 40.5

    GIRLS TRACK

    Bishop Feehan 85.5, Diman 13.5

    Central Catholic 59.66, Billerica 40.33

    Methuen 71, Lawrence 20

    Norton 50, Dover-Sherborn 45

    WRESTLING

    Arlington 60, Lexington 11

    Bedford 49, Newton South 28

    Beverly 49, Salem 30

    Boston Latin 39, Concord-Carlisle 39

    Braintree 39, Wellesley 37

    Brookline 42, Milton 42

    Canton 53, Oliver Ames 28

    Chelmsford 54, Tewksbury 24

    Duxbury 48, Whitman-Hanson 32

    Gloucester 48, Danvers 34

    Hingham 45, Marshfield 34

    Lynnfield 54, Triton 27

    Melrose 62, Burlington 17

    Methuen 46, North Andover 34

    Natick 51, Needham 23

    Peabody 63, Marblehead/Swampscott 16

    Quincy/North Quincy 34, Pembroke 31

    Shawsheen 62, Greater Lowell 13

    Silver Lake 50, Plymouth North 29

    Tyngsboro 36, Marlboro 33

    Wayland 44, Westford 22

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  • High school roundup: Billerica/Chelmsford girls hockey team tops Mansfield

    The Billerica/Chelmsford girls hockey team continued its strong start to the 2025-26 season on Sunday.

    Hosting Mansfield at the Chelmsford Forum, Billerica/Chelmsford skated to an impressive 5-2 victory to improve to 3-1-2.

    Kara Gambale and eighth-grader Noelle Bussey each potted two goals, Peyton Fitzgerald dished out three assists and Aly Roark (goal, assist) scored the other goal. Picking up two assists each were Lauren Sullivan and Mia Amato.

    Boys hockey

    Billerica 5, L-S 1: Timmy Murphy scored a shorthanded goal and added two assists Saturday to power the Indians past Lincoln-Sudbury.

    Sam Parrella tallied the game-winning goal and notched an assist. It was his first varsity goal. Jacob Greene also pocketed his first goal and John Taft added a goal. Liam Gagne recorded the win in goal, stopping 20 of 21 shots.

    Shawsheen 6, Auburn 2: Justin Thibert, who notched his 100th career point Tuesday against Billerica, continued his torrid scoring Saturday by netting a hat trick and adding an assist for the winning Rams.

    It was Thibert’s second hat trick of the season. Josh Baker netted a goal and assist, while Charlie Shannon and Justin Harrington also scored for ST. Dishing out two assists were Kyle MacKeen, Dylan Minasian and Jacoby Patterson. Goalie Dylan Mainini recorded 15 saves.

    G-D 4, Nashoba Tech 2: Jonas Carpenter, Drew McKennon, Mac Kahwati and Rob Flynn each pocketed a goal and added an assist Saturday to fuel Groton-Dunstable to the victory.

    Nashoba Tech led 2-1 after one period before the Crusaders rallied. Kahwati scored on the power play. Also picking up an assist was Jared Cappella. Cam Columbus made 16 saves for Groton-Dunstable. The Crusaders put 50 shots on goal.

    Alvirne/Milford 11, Brady 2: Brandon Ganas recorded a hat trick Saturday to power an NHIAA win over Bishop Brady at Skate 3 in Tyngsboro.

    Mason Tomkins tallied two goals and added an assist. Brandon Callahan pocketed a goal and had two assists. Also dishing out two assists were Nate Ricci and Evan Pargas.

    Wrestling

    Two Pythons place: Pelham competed in the Bruce Rich Invitational at Chelmsford High and placed two wrestlers on the podium Saturday.

    Junior Victor Zanonni went 3-1 at 285 to take home the second-place medal. Junior Ben Maslanek (165) grabbed took fourth after going 5-1. Maslanek’s second win of the day gave him 100 wins for his career. Junior Drew Nicolosi went 2-2.

    Ghosts excel: Competing in the Bruce Rich Invitational in Chelmsford, Westford Academy had two placewinners Saturday. Owen Millet finished fourth place at 106, while heavweight Alex Luhrs earned sixth place.

    Redmen shine: Tewksbury placed ninth Saturday in the 22-team field at the Bruce Rich Invitational, placing five wrestlers.

    Sean Callahan (144) finished second after falling 3-1 in the final. Jack Lightfoot (132) captured third with an 8-4 decision and his tournament run included his 100th career win.

    “It’s really remarkable for Jack to hit this milestone in the manner in which he has. Because of our star-studded lineup early in his career, Jack did not wrestle varsity as a freshman,” head coach Steve Kasprzak said.

    Also starring were Jack Leone at 190 (third), Ryan Callahan at 138 (fifth) and Angelo Desisto at 150 (sixth).

    Boys basketball

    Tyngsboro 41, G-D 24: Led by TJ Bradford, who scored a team-high 13 points, the Tigers on Saturday defeated Groton-Dunstable.

    Also shining offensively for Tyngsboro were Jack Isenberger with 10 points and George Bell with eight points. Outstanding defense was played by Nico Faretra, and strong rebounding was provided by Jacob McAndrew and Garid Flood.

    Groton-Dunstable received nine points from Riley Henehan.

    Girls basketball

    Wachusett 58, WA 31: Westford Academy fell on the road during a non-league clash against the perennial Central Mass. power in Holden.

    Sophomore guard Grace Trahan led the Ghosts (4-2) with 11 points, while senior forward Kaitlyn Pepin added eight points.

    Billerica 49, Quincy 47: The Indians continue to play tough defense and had just enough offense to hold off visiting Quincy in a non-league thriller.

    Tyngsboro 53, G-D 42: Alanna Anderson drained four 3-pointers and finished with a team-high 16 points to lift the Tigers past Groton-Dunstable on Saturday.

    Maddie Marino added 14 points, while Katie O’Keefe had a huge game for Tyngsboro with 10 points, seven assists and nine rebounds. For Groton-Dunstable, Mackenzie Pauley recorded a game-high 17 points.

    Girls gymnastics

    Andover/NR 135.75, Lowell 104.9: Lowell was unable to upset undefeated Andover/North Reading (5-0) during a MVC meet at Reading Gymnastics Academy.

    Lowell received a fine performance from Grace Sanborn. She placed second on vault with a score of 8.6, took third on bars with a 8.45 and was third in the all-around with a 31.8.

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  • Friday’s high school roundup: Brendan Barth sparks Chelmsford basketball victory

    Sparked by junior Brendan Barth, the Chelmsford High boys basketball team roared to an easy 69-39 non-league win over Diman Regional Vocational Technical on Friday night.

    Barth compiled 15 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks. Junior Bryce Baker contributed 14 points, two rebounds and five assists, while junior Shane Kangethe claimed 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three blocks for Chelmsford (4-2).

    Pelham 66, Sanborn 41: Brady Hegan scored 10 of his game-high 22 points in the third quarter to extend Pelham’s lead to 51-31 and the Pythons cruised to the NHIAA Div. 2 win over the visiting Indians.

    Pelham (2-2) took an early 15-5 lead and held a 28-18 lead at the half. Brady O’Connor added 19 points and Luke Estell tossed in 13 for the Pythons.

    Lynn Tech 82, GLT 49: Greater Lowell Tech wasn’t able to keep pace with the perennial state power.

    The Gryphons (1-5) received strong efforts from freshman Jacen Padial, freshman Max Kelly, sophomore Tommy Mckieran and sophomore Innocent Muhumure.

    NM 47, Auburn 40: North Middlesex played airtight defense in capturing the Mid-Wach victory in Townsend. The Patriots snapped a two-game losing streak.

    Littleton forward Luke Duhamel (5) looks for a passing lane under pressure from Oakmont guard Jackson Pompei during Friday’s boys basketball game in Littleton. Oakmont was a 66-41 winner. (James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)

    Girls basketball

    Fenwick 45, Tewksbury 34: The Redmen gave undefeated Bishop Fenwick (5-0) a scare before falling during a non-league clash.

    Tewksbury only trailed by two (22-20) at halftime before Fenwick pulled away with a 17-5 third quarter. Tewksbury received 11 points and four rebounds from junior Nicole Barron and eight points and four steals from sophomore Reagan Maniscalco. The Redmen played strong defense for most of the game.

    Editor’s note

    High school varsity coaches are asked to submit game results to sports@lowellsun.com.

    Littleton guard Ethan Mugisa (2) goes up and over Oakmont guard Silas Roy as Oakmont's Donovan O'Shaughnessy (4) looks on during Oakmont's 66-41 boys basketball win. (James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)
    Littleton guard Ethan Mugisa (2) goes up and over Oakmont guard Silas Roy as Oakmont’s Donovan O’Shaughnessy (4) looks on during Oakmont’s 66-41 boys basketball win. (James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)
    Littleton guard Clay Blaine (3) drives the lane past Oakmont guard Jackson Pompei during Friday's boys basketball game in Littleton. The host Tigers fell, 66-41. (James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)
    Littleton guard Clay Blaine (3) drives the lane past Oakmont guard Jackson Pompei during Friday’s boys basketball game in Littleton. The host Tigers fell, 66-41. (James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)

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