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Past articles by Eric:

Everything to know about the MIAA six high school hockey state championships at TD Garden

Five local teams will take to the Garden ice on Sunday to try to win state championships. → Read More

Canton boys, girls hockey headed back to TD Garden for annual state championship games

At Gallo Ice Arena on Saturday, the boys rallied past Duxbury, 3-1, while the girls edged Archbishop Williams, 1-0, in their Div. 2 state semifinals. → Read More

Armani Perkins' big second half powers Holbrook boys basketball into Div. 5 semifinals

The Bulldogs are two wins away from a state crown after beating Mount Greylock, 75-60, on Friday. → Read More

Third-period goal lifts Reading past Braintree in Div. 1 boys hockey quarterfinals

The Wamps could not crack Rockets goalie Chris Hanifan in Wednesday's 1-0 loss at Zapustas Arena. → Read More

Kully Reardon steps down as Cohasset girls lax coach; ex-UNC star Billy Bitter takes over

In 10 years at the helm, Reardon guided the Skippers to two state championships and a runner-up finish last spring. → Read More

Full speed ahead for these Clippers: Norwell girls basketball mows down another Div. 3 foe

Chloe Richardson scored 21 points to lead the Clippers into the state quarterfinals. → Read More

Mission accomplished: Milton Academy boys basketball finally nets Class A New England crown

The Mustangs (24-2) topped St. Sebastian's, 77-76, in Sunday's title game in Springfield. → Read More

Tolton's hot hand helps Scituate boys basketball weather second-half storm vs. Middleboro

Jimmy Tolton scored 11 of his game-high 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Sailors beat the Sachems, 66-55. → Read More

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Champs crowned in boys and girls track, wrestling, gymnastics

Pembroke track, Bridgewater-Raynham boys wrestling and girls gymnastics, and Silver Lake girls wrestling were among Saturday's stars. → Read More

See where South Shore high school boys and girls basketball teams landed in MIAA tourney

The South Shore has a ton of state-title contenders. → Read More

See where South Shore high school boys and girls basketball teams landed in MIAA tourney

The South Shore has a ton of state-title contenders. → Read More

Championship hopefuls in all four divisons: South Shore boys hockey top 10 rankings

The state tournaments are about to start and several area teams look poised for deep playoff runs. → Read More

These 'Cats have been wild this winter: Weymouth boys, girls basketball headed to playoffs

The boys had been shut out of the postseason since 2014. The girls hadn't made it since 2012. → Read More

Notre Dame Academy basketball to remember former coach 'JBA' with upcoming tournament

Jessica Bradbury Adams played for the Cougars and served as an assistant coach from 2011-17. She died of breast cancer at age 38 in 2017. → Read More

New coach (an ex-Tiger) has Thayer Academy boys hockey trending up despite sub-.500 record

Former Boston College player David Hymovitz took over on the eve of the season. The Tigers seem to be hitting their stride. → Read More

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Avon girls basketball tops Holbrook at home to wrap up regular season

Kylie Mallett scored 12 points to lead the Panthers to a 46-43 victory. → Read More

T.J. Byrne says switch to Hingham High football is about coaching 'where your heart is'

The former Weymouth (and Sacred Heart) coach has lived in Hingham since 2006. → Read More

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Abington boys basketball tops Oliver Ames in Don Byron Classic

Tyler Staiti scored 30 points Wednesday night to power the Green Wave to a 69-57 home win. → Read More

'End of an era' as Milton Academy boys hockey coach Paul Cannata approaches retirement

After 20 seasons behind the bench, the Hamilton College grad is ready for a "different phase of life." → Read More

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Abington splits basketball doubleheader vs. Martha's Vineyard

Ella Williamson sparked the Green Wave girls to a win, but Connor Pease's big game wasn't enough for the boys. → Read More