James Conboy

A-B softball: Revs rally late in opener, earn 7-6 walk-off win

April 12, 2025

by James Conboy

April 2, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School: Softball fans were treated to an exciting Opening Day contest, with the AB Revolution and Chelmsford Lions providing an offensive showcase featuring six extra-base hits, including a sliding triple by Revs left fielder Shay Maria, and also some stellar fielding: only two…

AB baseball: Revs rally late, but Minutemen win battle

April 12, 2025

by James Conboy

April 4, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School: An eight-run onslaught in the sixth inning by the Lexington Minutemen proved too much for the Revolution to overcome, as they fell 13-9. Trailing by four after four innings, the Revs mounted a two-out rally in the fifth with two walks, and…

A-B boys dust off bats, gloves for first scrimmage

April 5, 2025

by James Conboy

March 26, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School baseball field: The local nine saw their first action of the new season in a scrimmage against Leominster (a scrimmage is a practice game that doesn’t count in the standings). Head Coach Patrick Grucela got a good look at his Revs squad…

A-B softball coach O’Riley sees veterans and new talent sparking many wins in 2025

April 5, 2025

by James Conboy

Recently, this reporter reached out to the Acton-Boxborough spring sports coaches for their outlook on the new season. Here are the thoughts of softball coach Kara O’Riley. “We are very excited to begin the 2025 softball season. We have eleven varsity players returning to the roster and one…

Acton 250 lecture: Renowned Acton Sculptor draws appreciative crowd

March 15, 2025

James ConboyandGreg Jarboe

March 6, Acton Town Hall: Thirty-three fans of fine art were treated to a presentation by one of their neighbors, as sculptor, essayist, and poet Meredith Bergmann, an Acton resident, offered a talk about her work, complete with a comprehensive slideshow. Part of the Acton 250 celebration, the…

Democrats rally for democracy

March 8, 2025

by James Conboy

March 1, Acton-Boxborough High School Upper Gym: An assembly featuring six speakers, ranging from eighteen years old to the mid-sixties, attracted about four hundred people on Sunday afternoon, March 2. The event, organized by the Acton Democratic Town Committee (ADTC), was promoted with an online poster that asked…

Revs outlast Patriots in Dual-County League tilt, 63-58

February 15, 2025

by James Conboy

Feb. 5, Acton-Boxborough High School gym: An important boys basketball game with a league rival demanded the Revs’ best effort possible against Concord-Carlisle (C-C), and they delivered, treating the home crowd to a hard-fought win. Trailing by two at the half, AB built a five-point cushion after three…

Freezin’ for a Reason

February 8, 2025

by James Conboy

A total of 60 hearty souls braved 27-degree temperatures, minus the wind chill, to take an aptly-named Polar Plunge on Feb. 1 at NARA Park, and raised $10,483.00 for the Massachusetts Special Olympics. Safety was paramount for the people climbing up to the dunk tank, with guides at…

Revs rout strong Dual County League rival, improve to 7-5

February 1, 2025

by James Conboy

Jan. 24, Acton-Boxborough High School gym: The Weston Wildcats brought their heady 8-3 record to Acton Friday night, but were shown little hospitality by the host Revolution, who poured in a season-high 84 points to the Wildcats’ 61. The offensive story of the night was Chad Yourk, who…

AB girls rally late, but fall to Fontbonne Academy, 63-52

January 25, 2025

by James Conboy

Jan. 17, Acton Boxborough High School gym: Trailing by more than 20 points in the first half, the AB Revolution cut the deficit to ten points in the fourth quarter, prompting Fontbonne Coach Maura Spignesi to call a time out. But in the end, the local squad couldn’t…

Steals, fast breaks power Revs rout, 74-51

January 25, 2025

by James Conboy

Jan.14, Acton-Boxborough High School gym: An explosive third quarter for the Revolution offense, combined with a tenacious defense, stretched a 36-32 halftime lead to 65-35 after three quarters, as the AB boys downed their Dual-County League rival Wayland Warriors, 74-51. Desmond Flumo’s many steals resulted in uncontested layups,…

A-B boy hoopsters edged by Newton South, despite late rally

January 10, 2025

by James Conboy

Jan. 3, Acton-Boxborough High School gym: An enthusiastic Friday night crowd cheered on the A-B boys basketball team against Dual County League rival Newton South, but it wasn’t enough, as the Revolution lost, 57-54. Scoring in double figures were Chaz Yourk with 13 points, Jake Moorman with 10,…

A-B girls hoop: Bench scoring key to win over Waltham

January 10, 2025

by James Conboy

Dec. 20, Acton-Boxborough High School gym: Perhaps buoyed by a vocal contingent of fans who cheered every basket and groaned at every miss, the A-B girls basketball team extended a 23-12 halftime lead to finish with a 45-28 win over the visiting Waltham Hawks. Senior guard Olivia Baytarian…

A-B girl hoopsters press, prevail in season opener

December 21, 2024

by James Conboy

Nov. 16, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School: It took the Revs a while to find their offense but, until then, they bided their time, using a full-court press to keep the visiting Bay Path Regional Minutemen in check. After trailing by two at halftime, Jesus Rodriquez’ squad used their…

Coach has high hopes for girl hoopsters

December 13, 2024

by James Conboy

When this reporter reached out to the Acton-Boxborough winter sports coaches for a season preview, girls basketball coach Jesus Rodriguez was the first to respond. In a phone conversation today, Mr. Rodriguez said his young squad will benefit from the experience of one returning senior, plus junior Claire…

A-B booters edge Weymouth, advance in tournament

November 22, 2024

by James Conboy

Nov. 8, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School girls soccer: An early goal by A-B sophomore Natalie Stouch was all the offense the Revs needed in the match, as Coach Ru Sweeney’s squad edged the Weymouth Wildcats to advance in the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) girls soccer tournament. The…