Showing posts with label unified sports. Show all posts
Showing posts with label unified sports. Show all posts

Friday, June 21, 2019

Alston,Asmath and Frongillo: photo session with NE Revolution

Franklin athletes Carly Alston, Farley Asmath and Calen Frongillo, participated in the second annual Unified Team Day at Gillette Stadium, hosted by the New England Revolution.

Alston, Asmath and Frongillo are a part of the Special Olympics Unified Team – made up of about a dozen Special Olympics athletes and partners – which aims to develop and strengthen the existing bonds between members of the Special Olympics Massachusetts and the New England Revolution players and promotes inclusion within sports.

The Unified team attended a Revolution training session ahead of participating in a special photo session with Revolution players.

This marked the third event of the Revs’ season-long partnership with Special Olympics, following the Unified Team Open Clinic in March and the team’s contract signing in May. 

On August 21, the annual fundraising event “Bowl For a Goal,” will direct all proceeds to Special Olympics Massachusetts, climaxing the season-long partnership – more information on the annual event can be found at revolutionsoccer.net.

Six photos from the photo session with NE Revolution players Juan Agudelo and Carles Gil are shown in the Flickr slideshow:

Special Olympics Unified Team

Friday, May 31, 2019

"Milford High School “an incredible host” for the event"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Launching her longest javelin throw yet at 11 feet, 10 inches, Cape Cod resident Rachael Abudaram landed first place in the Division 1, tier 16 spear-tossing event at the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association/Special Olympics Massachusetts Unified Track and Field State Championship on Wednesday. 
Her excitement at the accomplishment on the Milford High School fields radiated as she ascended the podium to receive her ribbon. 
“I’m not the same [as most people],” said Abudaram, 17, wearing a blue Riverview School jersey, her blond-dipped bangs restrained by a pink headband. She’s an incoming senior at the boarding school in East Sandwich, and also enjoys swimming, specializing in freestyle."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190530/record-number-compete-in-miaaspecial-olympics-unified-track-state-championship-in-milford




@fhs_unified
@fhs_unified


Wednesday, May 22, 2019

FHS boys lacrosse and girls tennis post wins; Unified Track competed at King Philp

Via HockomockSports and Twitterwe share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.


Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 15 @ Canton, 7 – Final
– Franklin raced out to a 5-0 lead after a quarter but Canton chipped away to get within two (9-7) early in the fourth quarter, but the Panthers scored the final six goals to pull away and secure a perfect record in Hockomock League action. Jake Davis had three goals and three assists for Franklin while Owen Palmieri scored five goals, Ben Greco had a goal and four assists, and Jacob Alexander (who had a strong day at the faceoff X) added two goals. Griffin Roach (assist) and Andrew Canto each had three goals for Canton while Tommy Vaughan had one goal and two assists. LSM Nick Mackay had his best all-around game of the season and won some key faceoffs for the Bulldogs.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 2 – Final
– Franklin swept doubles action and earned one more point with a victory in singles action to beat Attleboro. Krissy Stoyonova earned a 6-0, 6-1 win at third singles, the team of Brynn Jacobs and Ashvika Boopathy won 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at first doubles, and Vagmi Kantheti and Tessa Cacioppo teamed up for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win at second doubles. Attleboro’s Ella Lynch-Bartek won 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 at first singles and Bri Aronne picked up a 6-4, 6-0 win at second singles.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-21-19/

Photo gallery from the Hockomock Unified Track meet
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Spring-2019/2019-Hockomock-Unified-Track-Meet/i-X3pdZ8G


Photo from the Hockomock Unified Track meet (HockomockSports.com photo)
Photo from the Hockomock Unified Track meet (HockomockSports.com photo)








Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Franklin Unified Partners Signed by New England Revolution and Special Olympics Massachusetts to 2019 Unified Team

Franklin, MA Unified Partners Carly Alston, Farley Asmath and Calen Frongillo were signed by the New England Revolution and Special Olympics Massachusetts to their 2019 Unified Team on May 6 at Gillette Stadium. 

The signing is part of the organizations’ partnership that leverages the power of sports to promote an environment of inclusion and friendly competition. The Special Olympics Unified athletes met with Revolution coaches, signed their contracts, and met the media.

The Unified signing marks the second event of the 2019 partnership between the Revolution and Special Olympics Massachusetts. The Revs and Special Olympics Massachusetts joined forces in March for their Unified Clinic which serves as a precursor to three other events slated for this summer: a pair of Unified matches at D.C. United on July 12 and at Gillette Stadium against New York City FC on Sept. 7, and the club’s annual fundraiser, Bowl for a Goal presented by Arbella Insurance, on Aug. 21.

Revs sign Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners at fifth annual Unified Team signing day
Revs sign Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners
at fifth annual Unified Team signing day

Calen Frongillo
Calen Frongillo

Carly Alston
Carly Alston
Farley Asmath
Farley Asmath

Monday, April 22, 2019

FHS Unified Track meet scheduled for April 25

First FHS Unified Track meet for this season is scheduled for April 25



FHS Unified Track meet scheduled for April 25
FHS Unified Track meet scheduled for April 25


Saturday, September 29, 2018

FHS football posts win, Parade of Champions at half-time

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Friday, Sep 28, 2018


Football = Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 41 – Final
1st Quarter: (F) Owen Palmieri 4-yard rush, Parker Chevront XP good; (F) O. Palmieri 4-yard rush, P. Chevront XP good; (F) Nick Gordon 32-yard pass to Jake Davis, P. Chevront XP good.
2nd Quarter: (F) N. Gordon 65-yard pass to Ryan Driscoll, P. Chevront XP good; (F) O Palmieri 40-yard fumble return, P. Chevront XP good.
3rd Quarter: No scoring.
4th Quarter: (F) Marcus Quintina 9-yard rush, Cody Trotin XP good.

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 2 – Final

Girls Soccer = Oliver Ames, 1 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– Erin Holmberg got a breakaway and scored 10 minutes into the game to give the Tigers the lead, but Franklin tied it on an Anna Balkus goal (assisted by Calen Frongillo) with less than five minutes remaining. Franklin coach Tom Geysen said that his team played well in the second half, hitting the bar several times.

Golf = Canton, 164 @ Franklin, 167 – Final

For the other results around the Hockomock League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-09-28-18/

Here’s your pic collage Mr. @FranklinHS !!! Such an awesome night celebrating @FHSBestBuddies and @FranklinUnified.
Here’s your pic collage Mr. @FranklinHS !!! Such an awesome night celebrating @FHSBestBuddies and @FranklinUnified.

And from the Twitterverse highlights from the Parade of Champions















Saturday, September 15, 2018

FHS named a "Special Olympics Unified Champion School"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Special Olympics Massachusetts has announced that Franklin High School, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, is receiving national banner recognition for its efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and without disabilities. 
Franklin High School is receiving this honor as a result of meeting national standards of excellence in the areas of inclusion, advocacy and respect. An award celebration will take place at the school at a date and time to be determined by the school. 
Franklin High School is one of ten schools in Massachusetts and 131 schools nationally to receive this distinction. The school will be presented with a banner to hang in their school and be included on a list of other schools around the country who have achieved this distinguished status."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180914/strongfranklin-high-school-to-receive-banner-recognitionstrong

https://twitter.com/SpecialOlympics
https://twitter.com/SpecialOlympics
For more about Unified Champion Schools
https://www.specialolympics.org/our-work/unified-champion-schools

Friday, August 31, 2018

In the News: FHS Unified Sports clothing for sale; 67 residents to participate in Jimmy Fund Walk

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Every sports team wants its own merchandise and to wear its colors and logo with pride, and the Franklin High Unified Sports program is no different. 
The program has set up an online store, where anyone can buy a Unified Sports sweatshirt or T-shirt to support Franklin teams. Sweatshirts are $40 and T-shirts are $20. Each can be personalized for additional $5. 
Unified Sports is an all-inclusive high school athletic program that allows athletes with various disabilities to compete alongside other students. 
While only sweatshirts and T-shirts are currently available, Franklin officials hope more items will soon be added."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180830/franklin-unified-sports-opens-online-store

Go to the store  https://trivalley.tuosystems.com/stores/fhs-unified-sports

Support FHS Unified Sports and look smashing in a Panthers hoodie or T-shirt
Support FHS Unified Sports and look smashing in a Panthers hoodie or T-shirt


"Sixty seven residents from Franklin will walk up to 26.2 miles along the historic Boston Marathon course this September in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. 
These residents — Debra Honor, Caroline Cronin, Lisa Costa, Lorie Hurst, Pamela Vickery, Nancy Klockson, Stacy Koshivaki, Betsy Fijol, Angel Moscatelli, Peter Sullivan and 57 others — will join 9,500 expected participants in the annual event, which takes place Sept. 23. This year’s goal is to raise more than $9 million. The money goes to the Jimmy Fund for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The event has raised more than $128 million in its 30-year history. The Boston Athletic Association has supported the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk since 1989."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180830/strongfranklin-residents-to-participate-in-jimmy-fund-walk-strong

To register: http://jimmyfundwalk.org; or call 866-531-9255.

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Support FHS Unified Sports by buying some Franklin gear

Back to school shopping? 

Support FHS Unified Sports and look smashing in a Panthers hoodie or T-shirt

Online store starts Monday 8/27


FHS UNIFIED SPORTS

Welcome to the online store. This online store has been developed to greatly simplify the spirit wear ordering process for you. To get started, just select the appropriate sizes and quantities for the items below.

This store is open for ordering from Aug 27, 2018 12:00 AM EDT to 
Sep 09, 2018 11:59 PM EDT.

All orders are made custom especially for you, we do not accept returns on custom orders.

In case of an inventory stock-out, Tri-Valley reserves the right to substitute products of equal or greater value.


Go to the store  https://trivalley.tuosystems.com/stores/fhs-unified-sports




Sunday, May 27, 2018

“This is a step in the right direction for our unified sports programming"

A real nice and long article on the development of unified sports in the Hockomock League is well worth the time to read it. Josh Perry, the Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, writes:

"On May 17, more than 200 student-athletes gathered from nine of the 12 Hockomock League schools to celebrate inclusion, friendship, and the importance of giving the entire student body the opportunity to participate in athletics. 
The inaugural Hockomock League Unified Track and Field Meet was a showcase of the growth of unified sports programs across the league and the emphasis that Hockomock schools have placed on opening sports up to the entire school population. 
That Thursday started ominously with clouds and showers leftover from the day before, but as the afternoon crept closer the temperatures went up and the sun even peeked out a few times. Not that the weather really mattered because nothing was going to diminish the enthusiasm of the athletes and the partners participating in the meet or the coaches, classmates, administrators, friends, and family members that crowded around the track to show their support. 
“For the athletes and the partners, it’s one thing to say you’re going to compete against another team but when you get to say this is a Hockomock thing it raises the bar and adds just that much more relevance to the event and the program,” said Franklin athletic director Tom Angelo, who started a unified sports program at Somerset-Berkeley and Plymouth North before he arrived at Franklin."

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-league-unified-in-promoting-inclusion/

A photo gallery from the inaugural Hockomock League Unified Track and Field Meet   https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Spring-2018/2018-Hockomock-League-Unified-Track-Meet

Partners and athletes enjoy a break on the infield in between events. (Peter Raider/HockomockSports.com)
Partners and athletes enjoy a break on the infield in between events. (Peter Raider/HockomockSports.com)