Sports & Recreation

Plans for Coverage of School Sports

The Acton Exchange Team recognizes that coverage of sports, especially school and youth sports, is a staple of community news, and our vision going forward includes robust coverage of this important aspect of our community. Responsible coverage of Sports involves new challenges for our emerging news organization, around fairness, conflict of interest, and protection of minors. We aspire to begin regular coverage of school sports beginning with the fall 2024 season. If you would like to be part of this exciting new phase of the Acton Exchange’s growth, please email info@actonexchange.org, specifying what volunteer role you could see yourself playing.

Bike share launch attracts crowd in East Acton

June 21, 2025
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On June 13, curious bikers gathered on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail at East Acton Village Green to learn about The Minuteman Regional Bike Share Program from representatives of the four host towns: Patricia Costa from Acton; Beth Williams and Alyssa Sandoval from Concord; Jennifer Curtin from Lincoln; and Zoe Piel from Maynard. Attendees were able to test-ride multi-purpose bikes from sponsors who also offered tasty snacks. Representatives from local businesses including Enterprise Bank, Teamworks/Five Star Sports Rehab and Physical Therapy, Anita’s Shoe Boutique, Waypoint Adventure adaptive programs, Pedal Power, and Majestic Day Spa participated in the opening. There will…
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Boston Globe honors five Acton-Boxborough athletes, coach

June 7, 2025
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Five members of the AB sports community were honored in the Boston Globe’s Winter Sports All-Scholastics page: Shaylin Bernard, nordic skiing; Andrew Lu, swimming; Hanne Ridley, gymnastics; Olivia Baytarian, girls’ basketball, honorable mention; and Coach Sarah Shamel, girls’ nordic. Athletic Director Jim Scanlon summed up the success of…
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Student athletes move on

June 7, 2025
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May 27, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School auditorium: Twenty-one student-athletes will be taking their talents to as many colleges next fall, competing in eleven different sports, across nine states. The eleven Seniors who attended today’s ceremony, hosted by AB Athletic Director Jim Scanlon, are as follows: Good luck to…
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AB softball: A full slate of games

May 31, 2025
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The AB Revs softball team had a busy few weeks, with a double-header against Concord-Carlisle Regional High School (CC) on May 19 followed by a Memorial Day makeup game against Shepherd Hill Regional (SH) on May 26. Revs earn split in double-header with CCRHS after bats heat up…
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A-B boys dust off bats, gloves for first scrimmage

April 5, 2025
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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…
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People playing pickleball under a very large bubble.

Marcus Lewis Tennis Center announces move

March 1, 2025
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Marcus Lewis recently announced that he will build a new tennis and pickleball facility at 45 Nagog Park Road, on land behind the River of Life Church. His tennis center has been leasing property off Granite Road in North Acton since 2014. Rather than negotiate a new lease,…
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Revs outlast Patriots in Dual-County League tilt, 63-58

February 15, 2025
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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…
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Steals, fast breaks power Revs rout, 74-51

January 25, 2025
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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,…
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A-B girls hoop: Bench scoring key to win over Waltham

January 10, 2025
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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…
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A-B girl hoopsters press, prevail in season opener

December 21, 2024
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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…
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