Coming off a grueling 15-8 victory over undefeated Commonwealth Athletic Conference rival KIPP Academy on Saturday, Manchester Essex’s Joe Grimes has been named this week’s New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week.
Elite athletes need to be in shape to perform to their potential.
Raci Miranda is an elite athlete. Sheâs proven that since storming onto the Payson High School varsity softball scene as a power hitting shortstop her freshman season.
Sheâs continued to crush the ball at the plate and has established herself as one of the most dominant pitchers in the state.
And itâs not all physical.
âI think what helps me is mentally understanding the game,â she said. âThis is one aspect of the game that I have been working on.â
And with just one more high school season remaining, Miranda is planning for her future.