Patriots and Pro Football Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti passes away

MEMBER OF THE PATRIOTS FROM 1962-68 PASSES AWAY AT 78

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Patriots and Pro Football Hall of Famer linebacker Nick Buoniconti, who passed away on Tuesday, July 30, at the age of 78.

A native of Springfield, Mass., Buoniconti had an outstanding collegiate career at Notre Dame as a guard and linebacker and was drafted by the Boston Patriots in the 13th round of the 1962 AFL Draft. He played linebacker for the Patriots from 1962 through 1968 before finishing his career with the Miami Dolphins. Buoniconti earned his law degree while a member of the Patriots and worked as a practicing attorney as well as an agent.

“Today is a sad day for Patriots and Dolphins fans alike, as we mourn the loss of the legendary Nick

Kenzie Kent Joins Women's Lacrosse Coaching Staff

An IWLCA First Team All-American and team captain in 2019, Kenzie Kent helped lead Boston College women’s lacrosse to its greatest era in program history.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Devon Wills, The Carole Kleinfelder Head Coach for Harvard Women's Lacrosse, announced the addition of Kenzie Kent to the Crimson coaching staff.

"Kenzie is not only a phenomenal lacrosse player, but she is an incredible athlete overall," Wills said. "Kenzie has an incredible athletic IQ and I am just as eager to learn from her as I am sure the team will be. I am excited to see Kenzie transition from player to coach as I know that she will add great skill, enthusiasm, and positivity to our team."

An IWLCA First Team All-American and team captain in 2019, Kent helped lead Boston College women's lacrosse to its greatest era in program history.

A native of Norwell, Mass., Kent led the nation in scoring this past season, racking up 127 points on 52 goals and 75 assists. Kent helped guide BC women's lacrosse to its second straight appearance in the NCAA championship game.

A First-Team All-ACC selection, Kent set the single-season program assist record just 12 games into the season before going on to hit her 75 total on the year. Kent also picked up 35 ground balls, 25 draw controls and caused 10 turnovers. She finished her standout collegiate career with 255 career points (124 goals, 131 assists).

A graduate of the Sport Administration Masters' program in BC's Woods College, Kent also made her mark in another sport at Boston College.

One of the most versatile athletes in the NCAA and the 2017 Atlantic Coast Conference Female Athlete of the Year, Kent starred for the BC women's hockey team, leading the Eagles to three Frozen Fours. Kent completed her hockey career tied for eighth in program history in career points (138), fourth in career assists (98) and setting the program's games played record (157).

Kent earned her undergraduate degree from the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences as a communication major in May of 2018. She was a three-time U.S. Lacrosse high school All-American (2012, 2013, 2014).

Kelly Pickreign Named AHCA All-American Scholar

By Athletic Communications | July 30, 2019

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College women's hockey rising sophomore goaltender Kelly Pickreign has been named an AHCA Division I All-American Scholar, as announced Tuesday by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA).

Each All-American Scholar averaged a grade point average of 3.6 or better each semester and participated in 40 percent of their school's games during the 2018-19 season or was granted a waiver due to injury or for back-up goaltenders.

Pickreign earned three starts on the year, going 2-1-0 while posting a 1.34 goals against average and .946 save percentage. The Harvard, Mass. native earned her first career win with an 18-save performance against New Hampshire on Feb. 8.

"We are extremely proud of this group of student-athletes who have competed at the highest levels of the game on the ice and matched that performance in the classroom," said AHCA executive director Joe Bertagna. "The sport demands a great deal from these athletes, so it is a great statement they make, individually and collectively, with their ability to attain this level of academic achievement."

Along with collecting this AHCA All-American Scholar award, Pickreign earned a spot on the Women's Hockey East All-Academic Team earlier this month.

Women's Lacrosse Named IWLCA Academic Honor Squad

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GRAND LAKE, Colo. - The Worcester State University women's lacrosse team has been named an Academic Honor Squad by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association. The announcement came last week from the IWLCA, the same day Lancer juniors Kelly Austin (Brimfield, Mass.) and Isabell Baldrate (Plymouth, Mass.) were named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll.

Worcester State was one of 312 institutions spanning all three NCAA divisions and the NAIA to receive the award, and one of five in the MASCAC. To be eligible for the honor, teams must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher as a team for the entire academic year.

The Lancers finished in fourth place in the MASCAC standings this season, and earned a spot in the MASCAC Semifinals with a first round victory over Mass. Maritime on April 30. The team finished with a record of 11-6, tied for the fifth most single-season wins in program history.

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Coast Guard Cutter Campbell holds change-of-command ceremony

Cmdr. Mark McDonnell shakes hands with Cmdr. Thomas Crane during a change-of-command ceremony at Station Portsmouth Harbor, New Castle, New Hampshire, Friday, July 12, 2019. The Campbell, a 270-foot Cutter with a crew complement of 100, is homeported in Kittery, Maine. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

BOSTON, Massachusetts — Cmdr. Thomas Crane assumed command of Coast Guard Cutter Campbell from Cmdr. Mark McDonnell during a change-of-command ceremony, Friday, July 12, 2019, at Station Portsmouth Harbor, New Castle, New Hampshire.

McDonnell is scheduled to report to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C.

"I had the opportunity to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented men and women who make up our fine service," said McDonnell. "I know this crew will be well led and couldn’t have picked a better replacement than Cmdr. Tom Crane."

Crane assumes command after an assignment in the office of Cutter Forces at Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C.

“I am excited to be apart of the local community and work alongside the impressive Campbell crew," said Crane. "The cutter has an outstanding reputation, and I am humbled to serve as her next commanding officer."

Atlantic Area Commander Vice Admiral Scott A. Buschman presided over the ceremony.

The Campbell, a 270-foot Cutter with a crew complement of 100, is homeported in Kittery, Maine. The crew's missions include counter drug, alien and migrant interdiction, living marine resources protection, and search and rescue operations.

The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored military tradition deeply rooted in Coast Guard history and signifies a complete transfer of authority and responsibility from one individual to another.

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PATRIOTS SIGN OFFENSIVE LINEMAN J.J. DIELMAN

 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots announced that they have signed free agent OL J.J. Dielman. Terms of the contract were not announced.

    Dielman, 25, originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round draft pick (176th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals out of Utah. The 6-foot-5, 309-pounder was released by Cincinnati prior to the start of the 2017 season and was claimed off waiver by the Los Angeles Rams. After one week on the Rams active roster he was released and signed to the Cincinnati practice squad. Dielman was signed by Denver to the 53-man roster from the Bengals practice squad on Dec. 16, and was inactive for the final two games of the season. He was released by Denver on Sept. 11, 2018, and spent portions for the rest of the season on the Seattle Seahawks and Rams practice squads. He has not appeared in an NFL game.

    Dielman started 31 consecutive games (26 at right tackle; five at center) for Utah before suffering a season-ending foot injury his redshirt senior season. He also started 13 games as a junior at right tackle, earning second-team All-Pacific 12 Conference honors.