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Seven high school sports takeaways from a Friday chock-full of walk-offs, wallops, and wild performances
The weather was splendid and it seemed every team in Eastern Mass. took advantage, playing on a warm, sun-splashed April afternoon to cap the first full week of spring action. 21 minutes ago
WALPOLE 4, BRAINTREE 2
No. 6 Walpole baseball goes back to the well with a classic small-ball win over No. 5 Braintree
With two key squeeze bunts — both of which ended up being singles — the Timberwolves bested the Wamps on the road in a key Bay State Conference battle. 21 minutes ago
Celtics 123, Suns 103
Jaylen Brown helps the Celtics get back on track in record-setting home win over the Suns
Brown had 31 points in a breezy 123-103 victory over the Suns during which the Celtics set an NBA season record for 3-point attempts. 1 hour ago
High schools
Girls’ lacrosse roundup: Emma Connerty connects for 9 goals as Notre Dame-H throttles Duxbury
Check out the latest high school girls’ lacrosse scores, news, and highlights from The Boston Globe. 1 hour ago
High schools
Boys’ lacrosse roundup: Walker Valeo (3 goals) is the difference for Manchester Essex in win over Ipswich
Check out the latest high school boys’ lacrosse scores, news, and highlights from The Boston Globe. 1 hour ago
High schools
Softball roundup: No. 1 Taunton walks off No. 3 Dighton-Rehoboth in early-season instant classic
Check out the latest high school softball scores, news, and highlights from The Boston Globe. 1 hour ago
South Carolina 74, Texas 57
South Carolina tops Texas in women’s Final Four, stands one win from defending NCAA basketball title
The Gamecocks are looking to become the first team to secure consecutive titles since UConn won four straight from 2013-16. 2 hours ago
High schools
Baseball roundup: After 0-2 start, Chelmsford responds by taking down No. 7 St. John’s Prep
Check out the latest high school baseball scores, news, and highlights from The Boston Globe. 2 hours ago