Since that meet in November — her second consecutive top-two All-State finish — Rocha’s racked up additional accolades, to become the runner to watch as the state’s major invitational season opens Saturday in Wrentham with the first Frank Kelley Invitational.
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Newton North volleyball finds revenge
The last time the Newton North and Brookline girls’ volleyball teams met, it went five sets with the Division 1 South Sectional title on the line, and Brookline was victorious.
Roby named to NCAA DI men’s basketball Selection Committee
The NCAA announced Wednesday that Northeastern Athletic Director Peter Roby has been named to the Division I Men’s Basketball Selection Committee.
Husky splashes in London 2012 Games
Becherer was preparing to defend her 2008 Paralympic gold medal in the 50-meter freestyle sprint just three weeks ago. On Sept. 1, she did just that, in an American record time of 27.46 seconds for the gold medal.
Northeastern names Erickson head of cross country, track and field
The Northeastern University’s running and field programs are no longer coachless. Athletic Director Peter Roby announced Tuesday in a press release that Cathrine Grace Erickson will serve as director of track and field, and cross country.
Three-time gold medalist O’Reilly joins women’s soccer staff
Northeastern University athletics announced Thursday that 2012 women’s soccer Olympic gold medalist Heather O’Reilly will join the staff as a volunteer assistant.