Matty Wasserman

DARTMOUTH — With 16 hours to stir as it awaited the resumption of the Division 1 softball semifinal, Attleboro didn't let nerves creep in.

Entering the fifth inning of Wednesday's Division 3 semifinal in a scoreless deadlock, Joseph Case coach Shannon Silva called her team over for a pep talk.

Grace Simmons didn't pitch in the Tigers' first two postseason games, but she's tossed 12 innings between the quarterfinals and semifinals, allowing just three runs on seven hits.

WORCESTER — As Joseph Case sophomore Alyana DeJesus came to bat with two runners aboard in the fifth inning of Friday's Division 3 championship game, the weight of the moment did not faze her.

WORCESTER — To complete the quest for its first state title, Advanced Math & Science Academy knew it would be tested by teams with postseason mettle.

Maynard pitcher Madeleine Karlon (right) and catcher Haley Carroll shared a victorious embrace after the Tigers secured the final out in their 4-2 win over Hopedale for the Division 5 title at Worcester State.

WORCESTER — Lacking the fearsome pitching which fueled its previous five state titles, Taunton knew its sixth-straight Division 1 crown would be the toughest one yet.

Abington's quartet of (from left) Lucas de Oliveira, Aiden Calcano Da Silva, Nathan Calcano Da Silva, and Nazir Paulding set a New England record in the 4x400 Saturday, clocking in at 3:15.01.

Celebrating its 40th year, the Globe Foundation/Richard J. Phelps Scholar-Athlete Awards recognized 22 graduating seniors for excellence in academics

Lexington senior Ainsley Cuthbertson went out on top, winning the hammer throw at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals in Philadelphia on Saturday.