Richard S. Smith

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The BRRHS Lady Trojans' incredible season came to an end with a tough 10-0 loss to a talented Attleboro Blue Bombardiers team in the Elite 8. While the result wasn't what they hoped for, reaching the Elite 8 is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to the hard work, dedication, and heart this team showed all season long. Congratulations to the Lady Trojans on an amazing run and a season to be proud of. The future remains bright for Bridgewater-Raynham softball!
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🚨 DEFENSIVE GEM ALERT! 🚨

Ella Maynard, BRRHS Lady Trojans shortstop, lays out for an AMAZING grab to rob Methuen of a base runner! 💥🥎

A highlight-reel play when the Trojans needed it most, showing off incredible focus, athleticism, and determination in the field. #BRRHS #LadyTrojans #Softball #WebGem #DefenseWinsGames #MIAA @CamMerritt_News @TauntonToGo @emchugh229
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Claire Roy appeared to be headed for a force out at third, but an errant throw by Methuen's Ava Nartiff kept the inning alive and Claire in the game. The costly error opened the door for the BRRHS Lady Trojans, who capitalized on the opportunity and rolled to an 11-2 victory over Methuen.

With the win, the Lady Trojans punch their ticket to the Elite 8 and continue their postseason run. Congratulations and good luck in the next round! ⚾🥎 #elite8 #oneteamonefamily

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Middleboro Sachems Advance to Division 4 Elite Eight

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Sachems are headed to the MIAA Division 4 Elite Eight after a convincing 9-0 victory over the Hudson Hawks in the Sweet 16.

The Sachems combined strong pitching, solid defense, and timely hitting to control the game from start to finish and secure their spot among the final eight teams in Division 4.

Middleboro now moves one step closer to a state championship as its postseason run continues.@SachemsBaseball @BostonBBJournal
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Move Over. Slow Down. Pay Attention.

WEST BRIDGEWATER — At approximately 3 a.m., while firefighters and emergency personnel were already operating on the roadway to protect and save lives, another tragedy unfolded. A distracted driver—whether impaired by alcohol, drugs, a cell phone, or some combination of the three—plowed into West Bridgewater Fire Department Engine 2, causing catastrophic damage to the apparatus and placing first responders directly in harm's way.

The resulting destruction serves as a stark reminder of why Massachusetts' Move Over Law exists.

The law requires drivers approaching emergency vehicles with flashing lights to slow down and move over when it is safe to do so. Yet incidents like this continue to occur with alarming frequency, often because motorists are not paying attention until it is too late.

The image of Engine 2 tells the story better than words ever could. The rear of the apparatus was crushed and torn apart by the force of the collision. Debris was scattered across the roadway. What was once a critical piece of lifesaving equipment is now out of service.

Thankfully, fire trucks can be repaired or replaced. Firefighters and EMS personnel cannot.

Every time first responders step onto a highway or roadway, they accept a certain level of risk. They expect dangers from fire, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, and vehicle crashes. What they should not have to fear is being struck by drivers who fail to slow down, move over, or simply pay attention.

For a community the size of West Bridgewater, the loss of a front-line fire engine is not a minor inconvenience. Departments with limited resources depend heavily on every apparatus in their fleet. While insurance may cover some of the financial loss, the reality is that reimbursement is rarely immediate or complete. The amount recovered may depend heavily on the circumstances surrounding the other driver's actions and insurance coverage.

Even if funding is secured, replacing a modern fire engine is not as simple as writing a check. Fire apparatus manufacturers currently face significant production delays, and it can take one to two years—or longer—to design, build, and deliver a replacement engine. During that time, the department's firefighting capabilities are reduced, forcing reliance on reserve equipment, mutual aid, and operational adjustments.

The cost is measured not only in dollars, but in readiness.

This crash should outrage anyone who values the men and women who respond when their neighbors need help. Firefighters, EMTs, and police officers were already on scene doing their jobs—protecting the public in the middle of the night. Instead of focusing solely on the emergency at hand, they were forced to confront another preventable danger: a driver who failed to pay attention.

The message could not be clearer:

When you see emergency lights, slow down. Move over. Put the phone down. Never drive impaired. Pay attention.

Because the next vehicle destroyed might not be a fire engine.

And the next victims might not be as fortunate.

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BRIDGEWATER-RAYNHAM: SOFTBALL
Bridgewater-Raynham finished the 2026 regular season scoring 179 runs in 19 games including 6 of those games they scored 15 or more runs in a game.

Leaders:

Junior Claire Roy led the Trojans in the regular season in total hits with 33, stolen bases with 8 and runs scored with 28. In 19 games Claire Roy had a .471 batting average and .554 On Base Percentage. With her quickness and speed, she was also an asset making an abundance of plays for outs in right field on defense.

Junior Avery Erlichman led the Trojans with 25 RBIs. In 19 games, Avery Erlichman finished the regular season with 28 hits, a .444 batting average, .514 On Base Percentage and .603 slugging percentage. Avery Erlichman was also a big asset on defense at first base as she produced 72 put outs, had a 1.000 fielding percentage with 0 errors.

Senior Samantha Clay led the Trojans with 3 Home Runs and a .679 slugging percentage. In 19 games, Samantha Clay added 18 hits and 24 RBIs. At the catcher position Samantha Clay made 109 put outs.

Madison DeLano was a valuable player on both sides of the field as she completed the 2026 regular season getting 300 career high school strikeouts in the circle pitching and at bat on offense collected more than 100 hits in her high school career. During the 2026 regular season she threw 83 strikeouts and had a no-hitter. In 15 games at bat on offense, she had 19 hits, 13 RBIs and a .520 slugging percentage.

Layla Medas played in 15 games, had 16 hits and powered for a .500 batting average and .656 slugging percentage.

Pitcher Carley McEwan pitched 41 innings with 39 strikeouts.

Bridgewater-Raynham’s starters Chloe Martin, Maddie O’Keefe, Maddie Morelli, Ella Maynard, and Gabby Cross all had a solid, valuable regular season and contributed to the success of the team during the regular season and will be counted on in the MIAA Tournament.

Bridgewater-Raynham finished the 2026 regular season with a record of (12-7) and are the number 6 seed in the Division 1 MIAA Massachusetts State Tournament.

Photos of players credit by Richard S. Smith of RSS Photography.

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Here's day two photos of the @MIAA033 Division 5 Unified Track and Field Championship tournament held at @BridgeStateU. @DYSchools @SpellmanNews
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A moment of reflection today while photographing the MIAA Division 4 Unified Track & Field Championships.

During the triple jump competition, one athlete's bib number caught my eye: 343.

As a firefighter who watched the events of September 11, 2001 unfold live, that number carries a weight that never fades.

For just a brief moment, the competition, the camera, and the crowd seemed to fade into the background. It was a quiet reminder of courage, service, and the lasting impact of those we lost.

Sometimes a simple number can bring back a lifetime of memories. @newburyportnews @Port_Athletics @MIAA033 @FDNY

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May 23, 2026. King Philip defeated Bridgewater- Raynham 8-0. King Philip connected for 4 home runs in the game as a key factor in the win. King Philip’s Ali Gill hit 2 home runs, singled, scored 2 runs and had 2 RBIs. Cheyenne Murray hit a home run, singled and 1 RBI. Reegan Durden hit a home run and 2 RBIs. King Philip pitcher McCoy Walsh tossed 7 strong innings, allowed only 3 hits and struck out 12 batters to earn the win in the circle.
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Baseball is bigger than the scoreboard sometimes. During his first at bat, #3 Kyle Carey sent a hard line drive back toward the mound that struck pitcher #13 Levon Mulready in the back of the head as he turned to protect himself. Thankfully, after being evaluated, Levon was cleared to return to the game.

What stood out most was what happened next — Kyle went over to check on Levon personally and apologize. A true display of sportsmanship, respect, and class from a young athlete. Moments like this remind us what the game is really about. 👏⚾ #Sportsmanship #RespectTheGame #Baseball #ClassAct @GWPBaseball @BaseballCarver @WBSportsRecaps @AbingtonAD @BrocktonSports @BosHeraldSports @CamMerritt_News

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The @AbingtonAD varsity baseball team got game-ready before facing the @BaseballCarver by sharpening their foot-eye coordination with a little hackey sack competition ⚾🥎

Looks like it worked! The Green Wave battled through extra innings and came away with an exciting 12-10 victory over Carver! Great teamwork, focus, and determination from the boys tonight. 💚🌊

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After limiting the @AbingtonAD to just two runs in the top of the first inning, Carver appeared firmly in control Thursday night, building a commanding 10-2 lead heading into the seventh inning on May 7, 2026, in Carver. But the game took a dramatic turn as Abington exploded for eight runs in the top of the seventh to erase the deficit and force extra innings. The Green Wave carried the momentum into the eighth, adding two more runs to complete a stunning comeback victory, defeating @BaseballCarver 12-10 in a game that slipped away late for the hosts. @BrocktonSports @ChrisMcDaniel88 @WBSportsRecaps @GlobeSchools @BosHeraldSports

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What a game for @BR_softball

Taking on @PlymouthNorthHS , the Trojans found themselves in an early hole, trailing 4-0 through four innings. But this team never quit. In the bottom of the 5th, they rallied for three huge runs to cut the deficit to just one. Then in the 6th, they kept the momentum going, pushing across the tying run to even things up at 4-4.

With the crowd on its feet in the final inning and a runner on third, the Lady Trojans delivered in the biggest moment—smashing a walk-off hit to bring home the winning run and cap off an incredible comeback victory over Plymouth North!

Pure heart, resilience, and clutch hitting. This is what softball is all about. 💙💛 #LadyTrojans #BRRHS #Softball #ComebackWin #WalkOff #BeatPlymouthNorth @WBSportsRecaps @CamMerritt_News @BrocktonSports @BR_Athletics_MA @sports_ledger @TauntonToGo

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@BaseballCarver fell to @StableBaseball , 5–2, on April 14, 2026, in a hard-fought matchup.
Barnstable took control early, plating runs in the opening innings to build a lead that Carver struggled to overcome. Carver showed life midway through the game, pushing across two runs to cut into the deficit, but couldn’t generate enough offense down the stretch.
Strong pitching and timely hitting helped Barnstable maintain its advantage, while Carver’s defense kept the game within reach. Despite late opportunities, Carver was unable to rally, dropping the contest by three runs.
Carver looks to bounce back in its next outing as the season continues.
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