15 stars from the 2025 MIAA girls state tournament
The MIAA state tournament always shines a light on the state's brightest stars. This year, they gave us some remarkable performances. From early-tournament buzzer-beaters to…
Hijjah Allen-Paisley
2025 NEBJ awards: Our All-MIAA girls teams and individual honors
The MIAA girls basketball season is in the rear-view mirror. To put a bow on the winter, we're unveiling our first New England Basketball Journal…Read More
Hijjah Allen-Paisley and Cathedral girls cruise to Division 4 championship three-peat
LOWELL, Mass. — Cathedral coach Clinton Lassiter said he could tell his star senior, Hijjah Allen-Paisley, was battling the emotions ahead of her final high…
5 girls standouts from Bishop Feehan’s tough road win vs. Cathedral
Bishop Feehan earned a season sweep of Catholic Central League rival Cathedral, but it didn't come without a fight. The Shamrocks, who sit atop our…
5 girls standouts from St. Mary’s dramatic comeback win over Cathedral
At one point in the second half, St. Mary's head coach Jeff Newhall dejectedly tossed his whiteboard to the floor. He later said he felt…
10 guards to watch in girls MIAA basketball for 2024-25
The MIAA routinely boasts elite guard play, and this winter could have one of the greatest collections of stars in recent years. Among this 10-member…
Cathedral: What to expect in girls MIAA basketball for 2024-25
After winning six MIAA Division 4 championships in the last nine years, how does Cathedral stay motivated? For coach Clinton Lassiter, it's easy. He's believed…
