Of all the great news Kentucky fans have been blessed to see this offseason, Otega Oweh‘s return takes the cake. Today, Otega Oweh will be enjoying some cake to celebrate his 22nd birthday.

No. 00 actually gave back before receiving a gift for his big day. He brought a giant check to a satellite camp at North Laurel High School, worth $40,000 to tornado relief efforts. On Saturday morning, he joined the Wildcats for another camp in Russell County.

Otega Oweh was outstanding during his first season at Kentucky. He scored in double figures in the first 26 games of the season. He led the team in scoring with 16.2 points per game. Josh Hubbard is the only player returning to the SEC with more points per game on his resume.

Oweh scored 20 points or more in 13 games. His most impressive performance was against his old team. In the middle of a dogfight in Norman, he put the team on his back and scored the final 18 points of the game, culminating with the go-ahead bucket in the final seconds. On the other end of the floor, he blocked a shot to secure the victory.

It wasn’t the only time he broke hearts in the state of Oklahoma. Facing off in the SEC Tournament, Kentucky had a nine-point lead with just over 90 seconds to play. Then they threw the ball away, time and time again. Oweh was the culprit of one of those crucial turnovers, and it helped give the Sooners the lead with 5.6 seconds to play. Oweh made up for that mistake by driving the length of the court to hit another off-balance game-winner.

That was fun. But we all know those plays were just a small snippet of what he provided during his first season at Kentucky. Daniel Hager has more than 50 minutes of Otega Oweh highlights. Drink ’em up.

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Undefeated no more.

The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (4-2-1) handed the Brewster Whitecaps (6-1) its first loss of the Cape Cod Baseball League season after a 3-0 win at Red Wilson Field on Saturday.

Chris Hacopian (Maryland) hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning, which proved to be the difference in a defensive battle.

Brady Hamilton (Wichita State), Tyler Pitzer (South Carolina), Jack Nobe (Xavier) and Bo Rhudy (Kennesaw State) combined for the shutout for Yarmouth-Dennis.

Both Hamilton (four innings pitched, two walks and three strikeouts) and Pitzer (three innings pitched, one walk and four strikeouts) gave up zero hits. Rhudy gave up just one hit in 1 1/3 innings of work to earn the save.

Tegan Kuhns (Tennessee) had a strong outing for Brewster as the starter. He gave up just three hits and struck out six batters in four scoreless innings. Camden Wimbish (North Carolina State) was dinged for five hits, three runs (all earned) in 1 1/3 inning in the loss. The Whitecaps pitching staff combined for 12 strikeouts.

The two teams combined to leave 13 runners on base and were 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position.

In other Cape Cod Baseball League action:

Hyannis Harbor Hawks 3, Cotuit Kettleers 1

The Harbor Hawks (4-2-1) were straight back in the win column with a win over the Kettleers (1-6) to maintain their spot atop the West Division standings.

Chris Rembert (Auburn) did all the damage for the Harbor Hawks with a pair of home runs. He hit a two-run shot in the top of the first inning and then smashed a solo homer for an insurance marker in the eighth.

Trey Beard (Florida Atlantic), Carson Jasa (Nebraska), Adam Troy (Pepperdine) and Ryan Speshyock (Stanford) combined for a three-hit shutout on the mound for the Harbor Hawks. Jasa picked up the win on the mound after he gave up zero hits and four walks to go with three strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings.

Speshyock picked up his second save of the season after pitching 1 2/3 scoreless and hitless innings. He struck out a pair of batters.

Luke Lavin (Stanford) drove in the only run for the Kettleers in the bottom of the second inning. Case Sanderson (Nebraska) collected a pair of hits as he went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored.

Reed Moring (UC Santa Barbara) dropped to 0-1 on the season after he gave up three hits, two runs (both earned), including a home run, and two walks. He struck out four batters.

Wareham Gatemen 4, Falmouth Commodores 1

After starting the season 0-3, the Gatemen (4-3) have won four straight games.

Kyuss Gargett (Kentucky) set the tone with a triple on his lone hit of the game, which drove in a pair of runs in the bottom of the second inning. Brayden Randle (Mississippi) and Kollin Ritchie (Oklahoma State) both then hit singles that tacked on two more runs to make it 4-0.

Antonio Morales (Wake Forest) scored the only run of the game for the Commodores (3-4), who were limited to just three hits. They drew seven walks but went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position, and left eight men on base.

Both pitching staffs didn’t give up a whole lot with the two teams combining for just 10 hits.

Chase Richter (Arkansas State) struck out eight batters and gave up just two hits and two walks in 4 2/3 innings, while Kaleb Applebey (Austin Peay State) improved to 2-0 for the Gatemen. He walked three batters but gave up just one hit and one run (earned) in three innings.

Patrick Galle (Mississippi) earned his second save of the year after he pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless and hitless baseball.

Nebraska’s T.J. Coats dropped to 0-1 on the season after he allowed four runs (all earned) on four hits and three walks.

Orleans Firebirds 3, Harwich Mariners 1

Jordan Taylor (Stetson) hit a solo home run as the Firebirds (3-4) ended a three-game losing streak with a win over the Mariners (4-3).

Jonathan Mendez (UC Santa Barbara) helped overturn a one-run deficit in the bottom of the fourth inning as he drove in two runs on a fielder’s choice.

Auburn product Bristol Carter’s single in the top of the third served as the lone run for the Mariners.

Hits and runs were at a premium with the two teams as they combined 2-for-19 with runners in scoring position with 18 left on base.

Cole Tryba (UC Santa Barbara) picked up the win on the mound after he gave up just one hit in two innings of work in relief of San Diego’s Cal Scolari (four innings, two hits, one run, one walk and two strikeouts).

Steele Murdock (UC San Diego) picked up his first save after he allowed just one hit to go with two strikeouts in one inning.

Thomas Shurtleff (Pennsylvania) was on the losing side of the decision after he gave up two hits, two runs (both earned), three walks to go with three strikeouts in two innings.

Allen Gunn covers high school sports for the Cape Cod Times. You can contact him at agunn@gannett.com and follow him on X at @allentgunn.

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The 96th annual TCGA Amateur Championship continued Saturday with the second round at Endwell Greens Golf Course.

The top thirty spots, plus ties, makes the cut and advances to Sunday’s final round.

Leaderboard – After Two Rounds

(Total score to par after two rounds)

1. Justin Fiato (-2)

2. Luke Barney (-1)

3. Matt Maione (+1)

4. Keith Chesk (+4)

5. Nick Barney (+6)

6. Kyle Nedlik (+7)

t7. Matt Congdon (+9)

t7. Luciano Giammarino (+9)

t9. Mike Meleski (+10)

t9. Blaise Brixner (+10)

t9. RJ Juodaitis (+10)

To see the full leaderboard, click here.

The final round of the TGCA Amateur Championship tees off at 11 a.m. Sunday at Binghamton Country Club. 

 2025 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Boys Tennis and Boys Outdoor Track & Field 

30 Student-Athletes named Greater Boston League All-Stars. 

2 GBL MVP’s: Kerby Luxama (Track) and DJ Freeman (Boys Tennis)

Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Tournament Information (MIAA): 

Girls Tennis: Lost 4-1 to Somerset Berkley Regional High School in a hard-fought match in the preliminary round of MIAA Tournament play.

Boys Tennis: Won 3-2 in the preliminary round of the MIAA Tournament vs Marshfield High School. The team advanced to the Round of 32, where they lost in a hard-fought match to Hingham High School.

Boys Volleyball: Lost 3-1 the preliminary round of the MIAA Tournament vs Greater Lowell Tech High School. The team battled hard and showed a lot of grit in every set.

Greater Boston League All-Stars and Team Records for the Spring Season 

Baseball: (Record 8-12)

All-Stars: Colin Born and Preston Ardolino

The baseball team wrapped up a strong season, just narrowly missing a spot in the MIAA tournament. The team showed growth and resilience throughout the year, with competitive play and solid teamwork. With only one senior graduating, the future looks bright for Highlander baseball as a talented and motivated core returns next season.

Softball: (Record 3-17)

All Stars: Kailey McWeeny and Lillian Fucile

With a young softball team, this season was all about growth and development. Our players gained valuable experience, and the future looks bright, especially with 8th grader Lillian Fucile, earning league all-star honors. The team is excited to build on this foundation next year!

Girls Lacrosse: (Record 12-5)

All-Stars:

Julia Rafkind

Camila Plata

Rowan Buckley

Ava Davis

The girls’ lacrosse team had another great season in the books! While we came up just short of defending the GBL title, the team earned a spot in the MIAA tournament for the third straight year—a testament to their hard work and consistency.

Boys Lacrosse: (Record 7-11)

All-Stars:

Zach Gordon

Sheamus Foley

Timmy Jones

Pasquale Candelino

The boys’ lacrosse team finished second in the GBL and came just a few games short of qualifying for the tournament. They played with grit and determination all season.

Girls Tennis: (Record 13-4)

All-Stars: Carmen Wheeler and Xinyi Zhu

Another strong season for the girls’ tennis program, proving once again that they’re a force in the GBL. The team finished second in the league and earned a spot in the MIAA tournament for the third consecutive year, an impressive run of consistency and success!

Boys Tennis: (Record 13-3)

League Co-MVP: DJ Freeman

All-Stars:

Ethan Cross

Nitish Kaushal

Milo Kochansky

DJ Freeman

Motivated and determined all year, the boys’ tennis team earned the title of GBL Co-Champions alongside Malden. They qualified for the MIAA tournament, went on the road and won their first-round match in the preliminary round before falling to Hingham in the Round of 32. This team has shown growth every season.

Boys Volleyball: (Record 12-9)

All-Stars: Adam Hill and Ozzy Marks

This season was one to remember for our boys’ volleyball program! After missing the tournament last year, the team came back determined and earned a spot in the MIAA tournament. They battled hard all year, and we’re proud of everything they accomplished.

Boys’ Outdoor Track and Field: (Record 8-0)

League MVP: Kerby Luxama (3-time MVP, including Indoor selection)

All Stars:

Kerby Luxama

Jackson Love

Thano Frantzis

Robert Leoni

Lucca Lauers

Mashruf Mahin

With a large number of 1st year athletes assisting with max effort, the Boys Outdoor Track and Field team finished the season undefeated and were crowned GBL Champions for the third consecutive undefeated year! An Impressive group is set to return next year!

Girls’ Outdoor Track and Field: (Record 6-2)

All Stars:

Marissa Luxama

Olivia Scamman

Maggie Cotter

Eva Meli

Our girls’ outdoor track and field team took a strong leap forward this year, improving from a gutsy 2-6 season in 2024 to pushing league champion, Revere, to the brink in an incredible year! With the return of a lot of underclasswomen in the coming year, the team will continue to have a strong presence in the GBL.

Unified Outdoor Track & Field:

What an amazing and fun first season of unified outdoor track and field! Our athletes had a great time competing, supporting one another, and building community. We’re proud of this inaugural season and already excited for next year!

Somerville High School Club Sports Highlights:

Girls Ultimate Frisbee:

The SHS Girls/Non-Binary Ultimate Frisbee team had a great 2025 season, with a record turnout of 23 players on the roster, running 2-7-0 in regular season games. This season players really shined in their tournament performance. Near the start of the season, the team played their first tournament in Winchester, braving the cold and snow and pulled off an incredible 3-0-1 score, winning the tournament! The teams next stop was in May with the 2-day overnight Pioneer Valley Invitational. The Villens placed 5th in their division, with some really hard-fought games. In back-to-back style, the next weekend the team faced Division 1 States, playing 6 games total coming in 7th overall but 1st in Spirit of the Game! We are very proud of all the hard work our players put in this season and so excited to grow the program and show out next season. #villetonattys2026.

Boys Ultimate Frisbee:

After losing an incredible senior class last year, Villen Ultimate went through a bit of a rebuilding season. There was still talent throughout the roster, which was showcased by a 3-1 record in the Winchester Round Robin Tournament early in the season. Varsity had a very tough regular season schedule and had some unlucky injuries, resulting in a 2-6-1 regular season record heading into PVI. Playing in the B Division, Varsity finished the tournament with a solid 3-3 record. This gave the Varsity team a boost heading into DII States, where they were seeded 4th overall. Going into the tournament with a heavily depleted roster, the 12 athletes who played did so admirably, winning their first 3 games and making the semifinals. Unfortunately, fatigue caught up to them and they dropped the final 2, ending the season in 4th place. Varsity’s overall record this season was 11-12-1.

Villen Ultimate will be sending one player, Oliver Wicks, to the MA HS All-Star Game. He ended the season with 5 goals and 82 assists over 23 games. Villen’s leading scorer this season was junior Steven Cutro, who scored 42 goals and added 9 assists in 23 games as well. Although it was a rebuilding year, this team outperformed their expectations and played incredibly well against some tough competition. It will be exciting to see the growth into next year!

Crew:

The Somerville High School Crew team experienced a season of major transitions and remarkable achievements. Longtime coaches Stu Whitney and Katherine Faigen passed the torch to new head coaches Bryn Garrity and Kelsey Cooke, ushering in a new era for the program. Despite facing what may have been the most weather-disrupted season in recent memory, the team remained focused, determined, and resilient—qualities that defined their year on the water.

Although the opening regatta was cancelled due to inclement weather, the team came out strong at the Mystic Mashup. Hosted at the Tufts Boathouse, Somerville welcomed four visiting teams and delivered some of the fastest times of the day, setting the tone for a competitive season. Unfortunately, the Amber Zapata Regatta was cancelled entirely due to storm conditions, and delays at the Watuppa Sprints meant several Somerville boats were unable to compete. Still, the athletes made the most of their opportunities. Notable performances included Elle Gys finishing 4th in her single, and the Novice Girls 4 securing an impressive 2nd-place finish.

The season culminated at the MPSRA State Championship, Somerville delivered its customary strong performances in the sweep events. The Novice Boys made it to the grand final, finishing 5th in a competitive field. The Novice Girls 4 rowed a gutsy race to edge out Shrewsbury High School at the line and take home the bronze medal. For the first time ever, the Girls Second Varsity 4 captured silver, while the Girls Varsity 4 also earned a silver medal, marking a historic day for the program.