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Massachusetts Hockey on Hold Amid COVID Spikes
Ice hockey is on hold in the state of Massachusetts as a rise in COVID-19 cases has forced the Bay State to temporarily shut down hockey rinks throughout the state. Late last week, state health officials announced the use of indoor ice rinks and s...

Brand Loyalty: Maximizing School Spirit Through Branding & Graphics
On any given Friday evening in the winter, deep in the woods of Rochester, Massachusetts, the overhead lights of the gymnasium at Old Colony Regional Vocational High School go dark. A spotlight switches on and flashes over the hardwood as a howl crie...

Cape Cod schools stay connected during self quarantine
While schools are out of session amid the coronavirus outbreak, schools on Cape Cod, MA, are staying connected by participating in virtual challenges via social media. Spring sports may be put on hold until May 4 at the earliest in Massachusetts, ...

Massachusetts lays plans for spring sports season amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) is efforting to keep some semblance of a spring sports season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, schools in the Bay State are closed until May 4 on orders from Governor Charlie Bake...

Massachusetts to require background checks on refs
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association has approved a new measure that will require background checks for all of the state's high school referees. [caption id="attachment_11085" align="alignright" width="288"] Massachusetts will be...

Mass. lawmaker seeks background checks on referees
A Massachusetts lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require background checks on those who referee high school sporting events. Currently, more than 20 states conduct background checks on officials. Massachusetts was put under the spotlight la...