What Does it Mean to be a Foxborough Warrior?

Foxborough High School Athletic Director Caitlin Brown defines a student-athlete as someone who is dedicated, hardworking and passionate.

A student athlete who chooses to don Foxborough's Blue and Gold is often dedicated, hardworking and passionate about their sport, according to FHS Athletic Director Caitlin Brown. Brown says to be a Foxborough Warrior, student athletes are leaders both on their team and in the community. They exhibit sportsmanship and represent the town "very well." "They strive to be the best they can," Brown said. Developing these young leaders is a goal of Brown's moving forward as she settles into her first year as athletic director. "[Goal is] looking at athletics as part of the academic curriculum instead of a separate entity of it, Brown said. "I think as a former athlete myself, I think it taught me a lot about resiliency and dealing with setbacks…

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PHOTOS: Foxborough Basketball Scenes from Friday Night's Tilt with Unbeaten Taunton

The Foxborough boys' basketball team lost to Taunton, 62-54 Friday night at Foxborough High School.

The Foxborough High School boys' basketball team returned to their home court after a successful trip to Florida over winter break to tip off against unbeaten Taunton Friday night. The Warriors entered the contest with a 6-1 record (unbeaten in Massachusetts) and 3-0 in the Hockomock League while Taunton took the court Friday looking to improve a 5-0 overall record (3-0 in the Hock). And that's exactly what the Tigers did in a 62-54 win over Foxborough at FHS. The Warriors (6-2, 3-1) were sluggish to start, digging themselves into a 14-4 hole after the first quarter. But Foxborough's shooters woke up in the second behind four 3-pointers from Tim O'Halloran and outscored Taunton 24-9 in the quarter to go into halftime with a 28-23 lead. …

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5 Things for Oct. 17: Advisory Committee to Discuss Town Hall Project, Win Pats Tickets at CBS Scene and More

Here's five things you need to know today in Foxborough: NWS calls for sunny with a high near 61, find out how to win a pair of tickets to a Patriots home game and the Foxborough High School girls' soccer team will celebrate senior night at Ahern Field ag

Editor's note: Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. If you know of something happening in town that did not make our list, please add it in the comment section! 1. Expect Sunny with a High Near 61 Wednesday in Foxborough Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light southwest wind. 2. Advisory Committee to Discuss Town Hall Renovation/Replacement at Wednesday’s Meeting Foxborough’s Advisory Committee is expected to hear a presentation and discuss the Town Hall …

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5 Things for Sept. 21: Foxborough Football Home Opener, Live Music, Weekend Events and More

Here's five things you need to know today in Foxborough: Warriors football kicks off Whitman-Hanson at Ahern Middle School, live music at Patriot Place and a look ahead to the weekend.

Editor's note: Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. If you know of something happening in town that did not make our list, please add it in the comment section! 1. Sunny with a High Near 65 Today in Foxborough Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for Patchy fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Friday night: Patchy fog after 11 p.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. 2. Foxborough High School Football Hosts Whitman-Hanson in Home Opener …

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PHOTOS: Foxborough Girls' Soccer Falls to North Attleboro Monday

North Attleboro beat Foxborough, 3-1 at Booth Fields Monday.

The Foxborough High School girls' soccer team finally put a result in the standings but it wasn't the one the Warriors were looking for. Visiting North Attleboro scored two first-half goals and added another after the intermission to beat Foxborough, 3-1 Monday at Booth Fields. Prior to Monday's game, the Warriors hadn't seen much game action to start the season. Foxborough's season opener was postponed due to rain and their match in Mansfield Friday was suspended due to lightning. Foxborough was leading that contest, 1-0 at halftime. Foxborough travels to Attleboro on Wednesday for a 3:30 p.m. match. View scenes from Monday's game in the photo gallery above.

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Foxborough High's Athletic Director Leaving for Holliston

Foxborough High School Athletic Director Craig Najarian has informed school officials he is leaving his post after five years to accept a similar position in Holliston, according to Superintendent of Schools Debbie Spinelli.

  Athletic Director Craig Najarian is leaving Foxborough High School after five years with the Warriors to take the same position in Holliston. Foxborough Superintendent of Schools Debbie Spinelli confirmed the rumor to Foxborough Patch on Wednesday. "Yes, [Najarian] is regretfully leaving Foxborough," Spinelli said. "He called me last Saturday, June 16, and submitted his resignation letter only [Tuesday]. We had a great conversation about how this move will improve quality of life for his young family ... he lives in Northboro." Najarian is expected to begin in Holliston on July 1 and Spinelli said she hopes to hire his replacement in Foxborough by the end of July. "We will post and advertise the position this week, and hope to hire a new…

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Warriors Hockey Earn 9-2 Win On Senior Night

Owen Campbell had four goals and two assists. Greg Stamatov scored three goals and two assists. Nick Dowling had a pair of assists.

From start to finish there was no doubt who the better team was on the ice. Playing what will be the second of three consectuive games, the Warriors did not show many of the problems that were on display during the second period of the previous night’s game against Tri-County Millis. “We took it too them and we played well. The whole team from both goaltenders to the last forwards out there.” Foxborough head coach Jim Genovese said. The Warriors defeated the Minuteman Regional High School Mustangs 9-2 to get the victory on Senior Night. Foxborough winger Owen Campbell put the Warriors on top scoring three goals in the opening period. The first goal came off a pass across the slot from Greg Stamatov at 6:21 of the first period. Campbell …

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