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Ayer-Shirley Cross Country Teams Fall in Final Home Race of the Season.
AYER – The Ayer-Shirley Regional boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams put the finishing touches on the home portion of the schedule last Wednesday afternoon when the Panthers welcomed Littleton to town.
Michael James LeClair
Oct 30, 2021


On the prowl; Panthers (6-2) are one win away from a playoff
Bill Wright couldn’t remember what his kids were singing Friday night on the ride home from McCarran Field in Lunenburg.
Adam K. Ellis
Oct 28, 2021


Ijeoma Ezechukwu Named Student Athlete of the Month
AYER – The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) recently announced that Ayer Shirley Regional senior three-sport athlete Ijeoma Ezechukwu has been selected as the recipient of the MIAA Student-Athlete of the Month Award for September 2021.
Michael James LeClair
Oct 28, 2021


Close but no cigar; Panthers fall to defending champs in high-profile showdown
AYER - The Brooklyn Dodgers had a saying: wait ‘til next year.
Adam K. Ellis
Oct 22, 2021


Panthers continue to roll
Photo Credit to Kristin Clayton AYER - Spooky season has arrived and Ayer Shirley has been feeling festive, showcasing its two-headed...
Adam K. Ellis
Oct 11, 2021


Parker Charter Boys’ Soccer Falls to Monty Tech
FITCHBURG – The Parker Charter School boys’ soccer team hit the road Friday afternoon, traveling to the Fitchburg/Westminster line to...
Michael James LeClair
Oct 11, 2021


Ayer-Shirley Girls’ Volleyball Refuse to Give Up Despite a Struggling Season.
AYER – It’s been a frustrating season for the Ayer-Shirley Regional girls’ volleyball team.
Michael James LeClair
Oct 8, 2021


Ayer-Shirley Cheerleading Squad On The Rise
AYER – Back in March, the Ayer-Shirley Regional cheerleading squad was preparing for a Fall 2 season with a pair of rookie coaches at the helm.
Michael James LeClair
Oct 5, 2021


A finishing touchPanthers looking for killer instinct as stretch run approaches
AYER - Winning is becoming a routine for the Ayer Shirley High School football team. But if the gridiron gang wishes to be a contender in this year’s MIAA playoffs, the next challenge will be learning how to close out contests. “We got a little complacent and let Gardner back into the game,” said Coach Bill Wright following a 30-24 victory over the rival Wildcats. “This team has had a lot of losses over the past two years. You learn how to put people away by winning. It’s a
Adam K. Ellis
Oct 5, 2021


Wright-ing the ship New coach has Panthers winning again
Three months ago, Ayer Shirley Athletic Director Steve Kendall didn’t know if the school would continue to field a football team. But...
Adam K. Ellis
Sep 28, 2021


PANTHERS GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL FALLS IN HOME OPENER
AYER – On Tuesday evening, the Ayer-Shirley Regional girls’ volleyball team was hoping a little home cooking would help get them on the...
Michael James LeClair
Sep 22, 2021


Ayer Shirley Football Falls to Worcester Tech
LUNENBURG – The Ayer-Shirley Regional football team suffered its first loss of the season on Friday night.
Michael James LeClair
Sep 22, 2021


Ayer Shirley Regional Football Brings Back Experience and is Hungry for Success
AYER -- After a couple of difficult years with a youthful squad, the Ayer Shirley Regional High School football team returns a boatload of experience in the skill positions. If the Panthers can stay healthy this season, first-year head coach --but former longtime assistant -- Bill Wright thinks success is just around the corner for the Maroon and White.
Tracker Staff Story
Sep 9, 2021


Corey Phillips Named New Ayer-Shirley Girls’ Basketball Coach
By Michael James LeClair AYER – The Ayer-Shirley Regional girls’ basketball program will have a new head coach this winter. Ayer-Shirley Regional School District Athletic Director Steve Kendall announced recently that Corey Phillips has been named new
Pamela Porter
Sep 1, 2021


Ayer-Shirley Senior Ruth Squad Comes Up Short in Championship Game
Third time wasn’t the charm for the Ayer-Shirley Senior Babe Ruth squad on Sunday evening.
Michael James LeClair
Aug 25, 2021
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