Ray Evans was named the Daily News Boys Athlete of the Week for April 27-May 3 after a standout performance in baseball. He threw a complete game with nine strikeouts and contributed offensively in a win against Blue Hills.
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Ray Evans named Daily News Boys Athlete of the Week
Evans threw a complete game with nine strikeouts
He allowed just one hit in a 3-2 win against Blue Hills
Evans received 24.76 percent of over 400 votes
Candidates for May 4-10 include Jayden Alvarez and Brady Sacca
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Jayden Alvarez & Brady Sacca, Assabet Valley lacrosse: Each scored four goals each in a 13-5 win against Minuteman.
Wayland senior captain Finn Bell spikes the ball during the game in Wayland against Marlborough, April 8, 2026. The Warriors defeated the Panthers, 3-0.
Wayland senior captain Finn Bell spikes the ball during the game in Wayland against Marlborough, April 8, 2026. The Warriors defeated the Panthers, 3-0.
Finn Bell, Wayland volleyball: Blasted home 36 kills with four blocks in a 3-2 win over Milford. Put down 17 kills with two blocks in a 3-0 win over Westford Academy.
Michael Chagnon, Framingham baseball: Crushed a walk-off tirple in the botom of the 10th inning to beat Milton 7-6. Also threw 2⅔ innings of shutout relief and had six strikeouts for the Flyers.
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Luke Danielson, Lincoln-Sudbury baseball:
Luke Dratch, Natick volleyball: Distributed 34 assists with 2 kill, 2 blocks and an ace in a 3-0 win against Weymouth. Had 28 assists with 4 aces, 3 blocks and a kill in a 3-0 win over Medfield.
Kyle Fetrow, Holliston lacrosse: Put away four goals in an 11-5 win against Wayland.
Luis Franco, Marlborough volleyball: Distributed 38 assists in a 3-0 win against Shrewsbury.
Max Gaudette, Hudson lacrosse: Had four goals and an assist in a 17-4 win against Bay Path.
Natick senior William Wright throws the ball to the plate during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Natick senior Gavin Weddle pops the ball foul during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Holliston senior Cullen Forde fires his pitch towards the plate during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Holliston junior Gavin Sammon makes it safely to 2nd base before the throw to Natick senior Landon Sullivan during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Holliston senior Tommy Quinn watches as his hit goes foul during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Natick senior Henry Kinchla is stuck in a pickle between Holliston senior Brogan Roche (1) and Holliston junior Henry Leek (18), during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. Leek tagged Kinchla out.
Natick senior captain Cam Gobeille slides into 2nd before the tag by Holliston senior Brogan Roche during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Natick senior Gavin Weddle watches the base running of a teammate, after Weddle crossed home plate, during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Natick senior captain Cam Gobeille connects with the baseball during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Natick senior captain Jack Weierman talks with head coach Jason Hoye before Weierman’s at bat, during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Holliston junior Gavin Sammon sprints to first base during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Holliston junior Aidan Kramera makes it back to first base before the throw to Natick senior Henry Kinchla during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Natick senior captain Cam Gobeille watches his ball in flight to the outfield during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
The Panthers infield meets at the mound to support Holliston senior pitcher Cullen Forde during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Holliston senior Max Maurao watches the path of the ball during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Natick senior Gavin Weddle watches the trajectory of his hit into the outfield during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Natick head coach Jason Hoye and members of the Redhawks watch the action on the field during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Holliston junior Aidan Kramera gets congratulated by Holliston freshman Tristan Snyder after crossing home plate during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Holliston senior Tommy Quinn watches the action on the field during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Natick junior Ryan Edelson can’t believe the umpire’s call, after Holliston freshman Finn Belason tagged him out at 2nd base, during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. Holliston senior Brogan Roche provided backup. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Natick senior captain Alexander Jacques waits for his pitch during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field
Natick senior William Wright throws the ball to the plate during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick senior William Wright throws the ball to the plate during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick senior Gavin Weddle pops the ball foul during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Holliston senior Cullen Forde fires his pitch towards the plate during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field
Holliston junior Gavin Sammon makes it safely to 2nd base before the throw to Natick senior Landon Sullivan during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Holliston senior Tommy Quinn watches as his hit goes foul during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field
Natick senior Henry Kinchla is stuck in a pickle between Holliston senior Brogan Roche (1) and Holliston junior Henry Leek (18), during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. Leek tagged Kinchla out.
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Natick senior captain Cam Gobeille slides into 2nd before the tag by Holliston senior Brogan Roche during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick senior Gavin Weddle watches the base running of a teammate, after Weddle crossed home plate, during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick senior captain Cam Gobeille connects with the baseball during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick senior captain Jack Weierman talks with head coach Jason Hoye before Weierman’s at bat, during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Holliston junior Gavin Sammon sprints to first base during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick baseball tops visiting Holliston, 10-5, in game at Mahan Field
Holliston junior Aidan Kramera makes it back to first base before the throw to Natick senior Henry Kinchla during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick senior captain Cam Gobeille watches his ball in flight to the outfield during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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The Panthers infield meets at the mound to support Holliston senior pitcher Cullen Forde during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Holliston senior Max Maurao watches the path of the ball during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick senior Gavin Weddle watches the trajectory of his hit into the outfield during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick head coach Jason Hoye and members of the Redhawks watch the action on the field during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Holliston junior Aidan Kramera gets congratulated by Holliston freshman Tristan Snyder after crossing home plate during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Holliston senior Tommy Quinn watches the action on the field during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick junior Ryan Edelson can’t believe the umpire’s call, after Holliston freshman Finn Belason tagged him out at 2nd base, during the game at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. Holliston senior Brogan Roche provided backup. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
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Natick senior captain Alexander Jacques waits for his pitch during the game against Holliston at Mahan Field in Natick, April 22, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Panthers, 10-5.
Cam Gobielle, Natick baseball: Had the game-winning walk off hit in the seventh in a 10-9 win over Brookline.
Oliver Gray, Medway lacrosse: Picked up 10 ground balls in a 10-6 win against Ashland.
Kanal Jandu & Justin Murphy, Algonquin tennis: No. 1 doubles pair batteld for a 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 win agaisnt Zayan Sharif and Logan Le, as the Titans took down Grafton 4-1.
Carson Keenan, Assabet Valley baseball: Doubled on a two-hit day and had five RBIs in an 11-3 win over Blackstone Millville.
Franklin's Quinn Kielty loads up a shot in front of Milford's Dante Capuzzielo on Thursday at Pisini Stadium in Franklin. The Scarlet Hawks defeated the Panthers 9-7.
Franklin's Quinn Kielty loads up a shot in front of Milford's Dante Capuzzielo on Thursday at Pisini Stadium in Franklin. The Scarlet Hawks defeated the Panthers 9-7.
Quinn Kielty, Franklin lacrosse: Scored six goals in a 14-7 win over Attleboro. Had seven goals, including the overtime inner in an 11-10 vicory against North Attleborough.
Franklin High School senior captain Sean Kryzak connects at the plate against Milford at Fino Field, April 27, 2026.
Franklin High School senior captain Sean Kryzak connects at the plate against Milford at Fino Field, April 27, 2026.
Sean Kryzak, Franklin baseball: Delivered the game-winning hit as well as an RBI and a run in an 8-7 win over King Philip over eight innings.
Ben Lane, Hudson lacrosse: Put up six points on four assists and two goals in a 12-6 win over Lunenburg.
Henry Lee, Holliston baseball: Tripled and had four RBIs in an 18-1 win over Millis. Threw a complete game with eight strikeouts and zero earned runs for the Panthers in a 4-1 win over Norwood.
Elias Leite, Milford volleyball: Distributed 38 assists in a 3-0 win against Attleboro.
Jake Lemay, Ashland baseball: Drove in five runs and added two hits, including a double and two runs in a 17-4 win over Medfield.
Chace Lozano, AMSA lacrosse: Had five goals including the overtime winner in a 10-9 victory against Tantasqua.
Natick senior captain Josh London closes in on the Framingham net, as Framingham junior goalkeeper Giancarlo Barrientos and junior Jackson Fontaine try to keep him in check, during the game at Fuller Field in Framingham, April 2, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Flyers, 14-1.
Natick senior captain Josh London closes in on the Framingham net, as Framingham junior goalkeeper Giancarlo Barrientos and junior Jackson Fontaine try to keep him in check, during the game at Fuller Field in Framingham, April 2, 2026. The Redhawks defeated the Flyers, 14-1.
Angelo Macchiano, Natick lacrosse: Scored four goals with two assists in a 12-4 win over Dover-Sherborn.
Peter Matijevic, AMSA boys lacrosse: Notched five points with three assists and two goals for the Eagles in a 10-2 win against Shepherd Hill. Had three assists in a 10-9 win over Tantasqua.
Cole McGovern, Nipmuc baseball: Struck out six batters and allowed just six hits in a shutout, as the Warriors beat Hopedale 5-0.
Avery Miller, Hopedale baseball: Was 3-for-6 with a home run, a double, four RBIs and four runs in a 21-6 victory over Millis. Also went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs in an 11-1 win over St. Paul.
Anthony Moura, Hudson baseball: Threw 10 innings and allowed just three hits without an earned run and seven strikeouts in a 2-1 win over Nashoba in 11 innings. Moura also singled and doubled. Was 3-for-4 with a steal and an RBI against Bay Path, and had two hits and two RBIs against North Middlesex.
Chase O'Connell & Finn Lozeau, Blackstone Valley Tech lacrosse: Notched six points each in an 11-7 win over Auburn. O'Connell had four goals and two assists, and Lozeau distributed five assists and scored a goal. O'Connell had two goals, and Lozeau added a goal and an assist vs. Nipmuc.
Wayland sophomore Zachary O'Donnell races up for the ball during the Division 2 state semifinal game against Westfield in Worcester, June 10, 2025,.
Wayland sophomore Zachary O'Donnell races up for the ball during the Division 2 state semifinal game against Westfield in Worcester, June 10, 2025,.
Zach O'Donnell, Wayland volleyball: Distributed 35 assists with three kills in a 3-0 win over Westford Academy. Contributed 53 assists, 3 kills and 2 blocks in a five-set win against Milford.
Patrick O'Neil Tri-County track & field: Won the 400-meter hurdles in 1 minutes, 6 seconds, the 110 hurdles (15.76), triple jump (39-4) and high jump (5-10) in a 111-25 win against Bristol-Plymouth.
Dennis Orellana, Algonquin rugby: Scored two tries and gained 55 meters for the Titans in a 17-15 win against Blue Hills.
Travis Rych, Hopkinton baseball: Drove in four runs and had two hits, including a double, in a 13-3 win against Ashland.
Joey Secatore, Keefe Tech baseball: Struck out eight and allowed just two hits in a shutout, as the Broncos beat Monty Tech 1-0.
Nate Spinale, Hopkinton lacrosse: Posted his first careeer shutout in a 15-0 win over Norton.
J.C. Vivica, Keefe Tech baseball: Exploded for four hits and six RBIs in a 15-3 win over Assabet. Scored the winning run after Kelton Fertel was hit with a pitch in the botom of the sixth inning ina 1-0 win over Monty Tech.
Ben Zimmer, Wellesley volleyball: Put down 17 kills with five aces in a 3-1 win over Milton.
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