Female Athlete of the Month:
Shelby Houghton
Female Athlete of the Month:
Shelby Houghton
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Shelby Houghton
by Mackenzie Armstrong
Shelby Houghton is a senior here at PHS. She has been doing track since her junior year, and participates in both the javelin and shot put events. Her shot put PR (personal record) is 30 feet 7 ½ inches, which she just achieved this spring season.
Q: How are you feeling about your season so far?
A: “Pretty good. I started off my first meet with a big PR. My whole winter season I was trying to work to hit 30 ft and that's like the big goal. First thing this season I got my PR by almost a foot, so it’s nice to see my work paying off. I’m feeling good.”
Q: What made you decide to play this sport, and how long have you been playing for?
A: “I started track my junior year spring season. I've always wanted to do track but I put most of my time into basketball because that was what I really loved, but with my coaches in the past it was just a really toxic environment. I thought my time would be better spent doing track where I feel valued. I just love lifting and it’s perfect, so throwing is a good combination where I get to do strength and conditioning but also technique. It’s just a great environment with coaches that want to help you thrive.”
Q: Are you going to continue this sport in college?
A: “I thought about it but probably not because I started so late, I wish I started track sooner. I was talking to this one college in Pennsylvania because they have the specific academic program I was looking at. I think with my studies it would be too difficult to balance both college athletics and school.”
Q: What is your favorite part about track?
A: “My favorite part is probably just the setup of the practices. I feel like it’s a great balance. I feel myself getting better everyday when I see my weights go up in the weight room. When we practice free throws it feels very effective and it’s nice when you have personal feedback from the coaches.”
Male Athlete of the Month: Luke Lamar
Male Athlete of the Month: Luke Lamar
by Zach Tavares
Luke Lamar, Senior Captain on the Pembroke Track and Field team made May Athlete of the month. The Titan Times asked him questions about his athleticism. He has broken many school records on the track over his four years of highschool and has received multiple awards.
Q: What's your favorite moment on the track that you will remember forever?
A: "Winning an All state championship in the 4x100m relay last year and setting the Massachusetts state record. It was an amazing experience that always reminds me to keep working hard."
Q: What does your morning routine look like on meet days?
A: "I wake up at 6:30 after 8 hours of sleep minimum, change, and eat a small breakfast with protein, like eggs with toast or yogurt, an apple and peanut butter."
Q: What motivates you to keep pushing your limits?
A: "Representing my school, family, and coaches is a big motivator for me, competing at the collegiate level also drives me to push past my limits."
Q: What challenges have you overcome to be at where you are right now?
A: "I've faced many ups and downs in my performance over the years, even going entire seasons without setting new PRs in certain events which was hard to overcome mentally, but trusting my coaches and the training helped me get over these obstacles."
Q: What advice do you have for upcoming athletes?
A: "Track is a difficult sport. You may not see progress for weeks, months, and sometimes even years, but if you continue to stay consistent, take care of your body, and trust your coaching, you are sure to have a huge breakthrough."
Q: What mark are you hoping to leave as a senior?
A: "I hope to leave a lasting impression on all of the underclassmen and incoming seniors. We lost a couple heavy point scorers after this year so the team will definitely face some adverse moments. I want to remind everyone to keep working hard and pushing each other to be better."
Photo of Luke Lamar
Photo by Marty Ward
Photo of Luke Lamar
Photo by Jacob Derochea
Baseball
by Jared Fitzpatrick
The baseball season is underway and the team is ready to build off of last season and make a case for the Division 3 Tournament. The team is off to a 4-7 start, which is not nearly as good as the team would've wished to start the season, but there are still many games left. Pembroke baseball is coming off of a strong win against Quincy, where the Titans outscored the Presidents 12 runs to 3. Asked about keys to success for the rest of the season, Senior Captain Brandon Bedrosian responded, "We need to limit the amount of walks we are giving up as pitchers, and we need to have better situational hitting." Bedrosian just recently made his return from a shoulder injury. He was 1/3 with 2 RBIs in the win vs. Quincy. Senior Cam Fryar and Sophomore Anthony Pento were among some of the stars of the Quincy game. Fryar recorded a 3/3 game and Pento pitched a solid 5 innings.
Photos courtesy of Andyilles_photog
Softball
by Emily Lasnier
The girls softball team’s season is starting off with a 2-7 record and currently ranked #36 in the MIAA Power Rankings. Although the team isn’t starting off how they wanted, their stats are impressive and many players seem to be doing extremely well this season by getting runs and hits. The team has 4 captains which are Amanda Graham, Haleigh Borden, Grace Baker, and Jaelyn Resil. Freshman Emma Jones stated, “I am looking forward to the rest of the season and for our team to try our best.” The players all seem excited to give the rest of the season their all, and overall the softball team seems to be ready to finish the season out strong.
Photo courtesy of Brittany Noons
Boys Lacrosse
by Jared Fitzpatrick
The boys lacrosse team started the season with a tough win over Abington before dropping a couple of games to Plymouth South and Duxbury. In recent weeks, they have gone on to win two straight games in dominant fashion. The team beat North Quincy 14 to 4 before following up with another strong victory over Whitman-Hanson, who they beat 13 to 5. When asked, what some keys are to having a good season, Senior Captain Sean Holmes said, "The boys need to come out hot and ready to fight hard for a victory." So far, the team has amassed a record of 4 wins and 5 losses, and is looking to build on this record and finish the season strong.
Photos by Marty Ward
Photo courtesy of Olivia Sowersby.
Girls Lacrosse
by Emily Lasnier
The girls lacrosse team record is currently 5-4 and they are looking to continue their wins and have an incredible season. They are currently ranked #23 in the MIAA Power Rankings. Patriot Ledger sports identified junior Maddie Conley to be nominated for the girls lacrosse player of the week. Senior Ella Bedrosian says, “The season is going good. We have had a lot of improvements since last year. We are looking forward to continuing winning games and maybe even making tournament.” Ultimately, the team seems to be playing well and ready to finish out their season successfully.
Spring Track
by Jared Fitzpatrick
After a very productive indoor track season for the Titans, the outdoor season is now fully underway. Following a Division 4 state championship in the winter, the team is looking to build on their triumph, starting the season (record). The track team kicked off the spring season with a dominant win over Hanover, outscoring them 105 to 30 and 103 to 33. The win was capped off by a new school record from Senior Luke Lamar, who ran the 400 with hurdles in 57.5 seconds. When asked how it felt to achieve a new school record, Lamar told The Titan Times, "It feels awesome, I've been working super hard for these moments and I hope I can continue to better it even more throughout the season." Following that successful meet, the teams beat Plymouth South, 73 to 63 and 75 to 61. This win featured a new freshman record set by Raelin McMullen, running a 5:34.22 mile.
Photos courtesy of Jacob Derochea
Girls Tennis
by Emily Lasnier
The girls tennis team is starting off with a 1-5 record and ranked #24 in the MIAA Power Rankings. Senior captain and first for singles Ruth Dannison is beginning with the best record on the team. Dannison's record is currently 2-2 and she is ready to take the court and increase her wins. In 2024 the girls tennis team took the National Championship title, and they are looking to keep their winning streak and defend their championship.
Last year's team poses after winning big.
Photo courtesy Ms. Walls
Photo courtesy of Tyler Kan
Boys Tennis
by Jared Fitzpatrick
The Boys tennis team started off the season with a very close loss to Rockland 2-3 before falling short against Duxbury, Hanover, and North Quincy. Although they started the season 0-4, the Titans avenged their first loss of the season with a strong 4-1 victory over Rockland. Following that, the Pembroke Boys Tennis team would go on another 3 loss stretch against Scituate, Plymouth North, and Quincy. Although the Titans have begun the season 1-7, their competition level has been high enough to place them at the #18 rank in Division 3, where the top 32 teams make the tournament. The season is still far from over.
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