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Framingham Today
By the People, for the People
Vote for the First Daily News Boys Athlete of the Week
Wayland and Framingham baseball teams kick off spring season
Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:27am
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The Daily News' new Athlete of the Week poll will spotlight standout spring sports performances, starting with the season-opening baseball clash between Wayland and Framingham.Framingham TodayThe spring sports season is underway, and the Daily News is launching its first Boys Athlete of the Week poll to recognize top high school performances. The poll will feature standout players from baseball, lacrosse, track, and other boys' spring sports across the region.
Why it matters
The Athlete of the Week award is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the hard work and talent of local student-athletes, helping to build community pride and inspire the next generation of sports stars.
The details
The first poll will highlight players from the season-opening baseball game between Wayland and Framingham, which Wayland won 2-1 in extra innings at Bowditch Field. Voters will be able to choose the player they feel had the most impactful performance to kick off the spring campaign.
- The spring sports season officially began this week.
- Wayland and Framingham played their season opener on April 5, 2026.
The players
Wayland baseball team
The high school baseball team from Wayland, Massachusetts that won its season opener against Framingham.
Framingham baseball team
The high school baseball team from Framingham, Massachusetts that lost its season opener against Wayland.
What’s next
Voting for the first Daily News Boys Athlete of the Week will open on the newspaper's website on April 8, 2026.
The takeaway
The launch of the Daily News Boys Athlete of the Week poll marks the start of an exciting spring sports season, giving the community a chance to celebrate the achievements of local student-athletes.
