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Panthers’ Boys’ Basketball Looking to Build off Last Year’s Solid Season
AYER – The Ayer-Shirley Regional boys’ basketball team will be looking to duplicate last year’s success as the team ventures into the 2025-2026 winter campaign. Under head coach Rick Kilpatrick, who is entering his sixth season at the head of the Panthers bench, the team will once again look to bring an exciting brand of basketball to 141 Washington Street this season. “It’s a new group with a couple of returning players from last year,” said Kilpatrick. “Some of them didn’t
Michael James LeClair
Dec 17, 2025


The Parker Fun Run
DEVENS - Get ready to lace up your sneakers and pound the pavement for a good cause, an all-around win win. The Parker Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 22 to benefit the Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is celebrating its 31 st year and there are still spots available to participate. The community event beginning at 10 a.m. at 49 Antietam St. is an annual fundraiser for the school and there will be 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place medals and prizes for both males and females in a
Danielle Ray
Nov 18, 2025


What is the Ravoli Theory
AYER - A new restaurant in town has been getting a lot of buzz due to its unique menu offerings that provide a fusion of world flavors...
Danielle Ray
Jul 30, 2025


Ayer-Shirley Boys’ Volleyball Continues to Grow
AYER – Though only in its third year of existence, the Ayer-Shirley boys’ volleyball team has seen quite a bit of growth from where it...
Michael James LeClair
May 1, 2025


Littleton Sneaks Past Ayer-Shirley in Boys’ Basketball Postseason Action
LITTLETON – It’s no secret that the Ayer-Shirley Regional and Littleton boys’ basketball rivalry is as fierce as any in the North Central...
Michael James LeClair
Mar 19, 2025


Ayer-Shirley Boys’ Basketball Secures Victory in Clark Tournament Opener
AYER – On February 15, the Ayer-Shirley Regional boys’ basketball team created a little program history. It’s been a dream season for the...
Michael James LeClair
Feb 26, 2025


Iannacone Reaches Milestone in Panthers Win
AYER – It was a monumental road trip for the Ayer-Shirley Regional boys’ basketball team over the weekend. On Saturday February 8, the...
Michael James LeClair
Feb 11, 2025
Ayer-Shirley Boys’ Basketball Cruises by Nashoba Valley Tech
AYER – The Ayer-Shirley Regional boys’ basketball team finished with three players in double figures on Sunday night as the Panthers had...
Michael James LeClair
Dec 31, 2024


Dallas Nealy Takes Over as Panthers Girls’ Basketball Head Coach
AYER – There will be a changing of the guard at Ayer-Shirley Regional High School this winter. Athletic Director Steve Kendall recently...
Michael James LeClair
Nov 20, 2024


Ayer-Shirley Girls’ Volleyball Continues to Shine
AYER – The Ayer-Shirley Regional girls’ volleyball team has been impressive through the first half of the fall 2024 season. The Panthers,...
Michael James LeClair
Sep 25, 2024


Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The talent is there. The culture created from a 2022 Mid-Wach banner season remains intact. But one season and two weeks removed from a...
Adam K. Ellis
Sep 19, 2024


Ayer-Shirley Girls’ Soccer Takes Down Visiting Fitchburg
AYER – The Ayer-Shirley Regional girls’ soccer team is off to a strong start to the 2024 season. On Thursday night, the Panthers welcomed...
Michael James LeClair
Sep 19, 2024
Panthers Basketball Camp a Big Success
AYER – On Thursday afternoon, the Ayer-Shirley Regional boys’ and girls’ basketball programs put the finishing touches on the first...
Michael James LeClair
Aug 24, 2024


Lunenburg and Ayer-Shirley Basketball Teams Take Part in Summer Basketball League
FITCHBURG – The summer months are no time to put the basketball on the shelf as many local high school athletes are in the gym working on...
Michael James LeClair
Jul 19, 2024


Ayer-Shirley Athletic Director Honored
AYER – Since taking as athletic director of the Ayer-Shirley Regional School district, Steve Kendall has put his heart and soul into the...
Michael James LeClair
May 14, 2024


Ayer Shirley’s New Reaches Unthinkable Heights Before Suffering Adversity
AYER – It was the highest level of elation for Ayer Shirley Regional High School junior Cole New when he shattered his personal record in...
Tracker Staff Story
Apr 9, 2024


Marty’s Corner Cafe in Devens the Destination For Quality Food on the Go
Editor’s Note: The Tracker is offering this story in free view so that families and seniors that are in tough financial circumstances...
Tracker Staff Story
Mar 13, 2024


Ayer-Shirley Basketball Teams Fall in the State Tournament
AYER – Ayer-Shirley Regional boys’ Basketball head coach Rick Kilpatrick recently announced the accomplishments of three of his Panthers as Zach Iaconne and Tommy Bergin have been selected as co-MVP of Midland Wachusett League D while Bobby Manchester was selected as a league all-star.
Michael James LeClair
Mar 13, 2024


Ayer Shirley Gets Two Podium Spots in All-State Track Meet of Champions
BOSTON – Just getting to the all-state championship, known as the meet of champions, is a major accomplishment for any athlete, and for a...
Tracker Staff Story
Mar 6, 2024
Lunenburg Boys’ Track Races to a Bronze Medal at District’s
Editor’s Note: The Tracker is offering this story in free view so that families that are in tough financial circumstances still have the...
Tracker Staff Story
Feb 24, 2024
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