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Old Rochester boys tennis is young but undefeated

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MATTAPOISETT — With an undefeated season of 11-0 so far, the Old Rochester Regional High School boys tennis team is looking for more wins. Having lost in the second round…

Old Rochester baseball looks to hit all the bases this season

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ROCHESTER — With a record of 7-4, Old Rochester Regional High School’s varsity baseball team aims to make it to the playoffs this year. Last year, the team did not make it to the state tournament,…

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Old Colony baseball swings into winning early season

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ROCHESTER — After a month of practice and a 2-0 record, the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School baseball team is off to a strong start. A solid group of returning players have helped the team hit the ground running, with new...

Springing into action: The Old Rochester track team young, but hungry

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MATTAPOISETT — With spring in full swing, Old Rochester track and field athletes are ready to hit the ground running. Boys coach Sean Medeiros and girls coach Victoria Melahouris for the Old Rochester track team are hopeful for the upcoming...

Old Colony girls lacrosse ‘sticks together’ to start a new season

The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School girls lacrosse players end a March 27 practice by raising their sticks in the air. Photos by Grace Roche

ROCHESTER —After a conference win last year, the girls lacrosse team at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School have their eyes on the prize once again. While the team is still preparing for its first game, players and Coach Kathryn...

Old Rochester softball winds up for spring season

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MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School softball team is off to a fresh start as practices begin, led by a new coach. Ava Novakoski, who was the assistant coach last year, took over as head coach for this season. She said she is...

Old Colony softball hits off new season

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ROCHESTER — Bright green softballs flew across the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School gymnasium as the varsity softball team held its first practice of the season Monday, March 16. With many returning players along with a number of...

Old Rochester sailing team hits the waves for first day of practice

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MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional High School sailing team set sail on Wednesday, March 4 for the first day of practice of spring season on the water. Head Coach Charlie VanVoorhis of Mattapoisett has been coaching the Old Rochester...

Old Rochester, Old Colony teams make it to the playoffs

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Four winter sports teams from Old Rochester Regional High School and Old Colony Regional Vocational High School qualified for the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament in basketball and hockey. Old Rochester boys...

Old Colony celebrates graduating players with winter senior nights

From left: cheerleaders Audrey Perkins, Ashley Marsalino and Kyla Troup, and basketball player Ryan Manchester pose together.

ROCHESTER —As the winter sports season comes to a close, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School celebrated the graduationg seniors on several teams. For many of these students, these celebrations marked their final regular-season home...

Brotherhood and consistency is the goal for a young Old Colony basketball team

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ROCHESTER — Even with a young basketball team, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School’s boys basketball team looks for consistency and has eyes set on the state championship. Head Coach Donald Rodrigues, also known as Boomer, is...

Sticking it to the standard: The female Old Rochester hockey player

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MARION — When Old Rochester hockey players hit the ice, they all look the same with bulky padding, silver skates and sticks in hand. The braid sticking out from Liz Kilpatrick’s helmet is the only thing different in her uniform. Liz Kilpatrick, a...

True grit is Old Rochester hockey’s goal this season

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MARION — Grit and continual improvement are the biggest goals for Old Rochester Regional High School boys varsity hockey team this season. Coach Zach Ledogar has led the Old Rochester team, which includes players from Fairhaven High School, for...

Youth sports nonprofit coaches South Coast players on more than just basketball

David Arancio, left, and Kevin Edwards smile together during Cannons tryouts. Photos by Grace Roche

MATTAPOISETT — Kevin Edwards could be making a lot of money coaching basketball. The Lakeville resident has been playing the game since high school and has coached many successful players. Several now play professionally, including Bruce Brown on...

Old Rochester swim team dives into season

Elizabeth Chubb swims down a lane at the Gleason Family YMCA during a Friday, Jan. 23 practice. Photos by Bobby Grady

WAREHAM — With no pool of their own, Old Rochester Regional High School swimmers crowd the lanes of the Gleason Family YMCA in Wareham for practices. In previous years the girls and boys teams have practiced at Apponequet Regional High School in...

Old Rochester athlete sprints past school record

Phoebe Cowles broke the Old Rochester 600 meter record at a meet held at Wheaton College in Norton on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Photo source: Phoebe Cowles

MATTAPOISETT — When Phoebe Cowles crossed the finish line at an indoor track meet late last year, she was met with cheering and celebration from her friends and teammates. Cowles, a sophomore at Old Rochester Regional High School, had just broken...

Old Rochester Lady Bulldogs look for improvement in winter season

Emma Johnson during a home game against Cohasset High School on Saturday, Jan. 3. Photos by Grace Roche.

MATTAPOISETT — For the girls basketball team at Old Rochester Regional High School, this season is all about getting better every day. Coach Rick Regan said this has been the focus of his work with the team, whether his players are improving their...

Youth basketball shoots for development in the Tri-town

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Youth basketball season has begun in the Tri-town and the Old Rochester Bulldogs third and fourth grade youth basketball team traveled to Wareham to hone their skills in hopes of one day playing for the high school team. The game, played Sunday,...

New year, same goals: Bulldogs look for wins this season

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MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Bulldogs dribbled into the New year with high goals despite taking a Friday night loss. The Old Rochester Regional High School varsity boys basketball team’s current record is 4-3 after what Steve Carvalho, head...

A jump above the rest, Old Rochester Peewee Cheerleaders head to nationals

Pee Wee Cheer Team at New England Regional Competition with coach Jessica Stephens.

MATTAPOISETT — The Old Rochester Regional Youth Peewee cheer team is heading to the national cheer and dance competition in Charlotte, North Carolina. They will be there from Dec. 9 through Dec. 12. The Peewee team is made up of 20 fifth, sixth and...

Feast of victory for Old Rochester football at Thanksgiving rivalry

Henry Berry, far right, and Quinn Chisholm (center) jump for the ball. Photos by Mari Huglin

LAKEVILLE — Old Rochester Regional High School closed their season with a win at the annual Thanksgiving rivalry game against Apponequet Regional High School. The Bulldogs took the field Thursday, Nov. 27 at Apponequet High School, scoring early in...

Old Colony thankful for its team, regardless of the score

The team celebrates at the end of the game.

ROCHESTER— Old Colony Vocational High School lost 51-14 to Tri-County Regional Vocational/Technical High School during their Cougar Cup on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Regardless of the loss, head coach Brandan Mendez said he was proud of his players....

Old Rochester Bulldogs show off their grit in annual powderpuff game

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MATTAPOISETT - The Old Rochester Regional Bulldogs hosted the annual powderpuff flag football game against the Wareham Vikings and despite an overtime loss, those involved said the tradition is more than a game. “I think it kind of brings everybody...

Old Rochester begins improvements on athletic fields, gymnasium

Aerial view of Old Rochester Regional High School and the athletic fields. Source: Old Rochester Regional School District

MATTAPOISETT — After receiving $750,000 from former Rep. William Strauss and $30,000 from Rep. Mark Sylvia and Sen. Rodrigues, Old Rochester Regional High School is beginning improvements on their athletic fields and gymnasium. The Old Rochester...