Nick Giovanni

BOSTON -- The Boston University softball team is making a habit of rewriting the program's record books. "Last year was labeled historical.

The captains of Braintree High School's women's lacrosse team are not only leading their team, they're inspiring a new generation of kids to take up the sport.

FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots got a day off from practice on Tuesday, but many of them put in some work on a different playing field -- or court.

PEABODY - When rising senior Alex Jackson steps into the shot put circle, he can't help but command the spotlight. That's just one of the reasons he's BZ's MVP.

MILTON - A recent Massachusetts graduate is heading to college after establishing a legacy of athletics, leadership and service at her high school.

STOUGHTON - The BZ-MVP of the Week is a Massachusetts basketball star who paved his own path and is now teaching the next generation.

BOSTON - Ismael Zamor is this week's BZ's MVP. He hasn't even lined up for a single snap yet, but they wide receiver is already inspiring his Eagles teammates.

The New England Revolution hosted Brock Nowicki who helped design the club's jerseys for next month's Fight Childhood Cancer match at Gillette Stadium.

DARTMOUTH - A freshman college football player is dominating on the field in Dartmouth, Massachusetts and the most surprising thing is he only started playing the sport a year ago.

EASTON - This week's BZ MVP of the Week is a Stonehill College football player who is known for always helping others and has been nationally recognized for his community service.