Monday, November 2, 2009
MIAA WESTERN MASS. FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS
AS OF: NOVEMBER 2, 2009
DIVISION 1
1. CHICOPEE 13.14
LONGMEADOW 13.14
3. CHICOPEE COMP 12.86
4. WEST SPRINGFIELD 9.75
5. CENTRAL 6.57
6. MINNECHAUG 6.29
7. AGAWAM 6.25
8. HOLYOKE 5.75
9. WESTFIELD 4.25
10. NORTHAMPTON 1.75
DIVISION 2
1. HOOSAC VALLEY 15.75
2. EAST LONGMEADOW 15.71
3. WAHCONAH 13.75
4. SCI TECH 8.29
5. SOUTH HADLEY 7.75
6. PUTNAM 6.50
7. COMMERCE 3.50
8. TACONIC 3.00
9. AMHERST 1.75
10. PITTSFIELD 1.25
11. LUDLOW 0.00
DIVISION 3
1. MAHAR 16.29
2. ATHOL 14.50
3. FRONTIER 13.14
4. GREENFIELD 12.86
5. DRURY 9.00
6. MOUNT GREYLOCK 8.75
7. CATHEDRAL 8.25
8. LEE 7.75
9. ST. JOSEPH'S 4.50
10. BELCHERTOWN 2.75
11. MONUMENT MOUNTAIN 0.00
DIVISION 4
1. PIONEER VALLEY 14.00
2. WARE 12.25
3. PALMER 8.50
4. MOHAWK 7.75
5. FRANKLIN TECH 5.00
6. EASTHAMPTON 4.00
7. TURNERS FALLS 2.29
8. PATHFINDER 2.00
9. DEAN TECH 1.50
10. MC CANN TECH 1.50
Friday, October 30, 2009
Hopkins senior golfer and three-time western Mass. champion Sean Gaudette confirmed this morning that he has made a verbal commitment to play at Yale University next year.
We'll have more on the story later tonight.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Somehow, last week's complete list didn't get through the system and I didn't realize it until right now. So here are last week's updates and this week's:
WEEK 8 — THURSDAY, OCT. 22
Sean Gaudette (Hopkins Academy golfer)
We plan to take the momentum from our league championship victory over Smith into the Western Mass. Tournament, this coming Monday at Greenfield CC. Anything can happen when it gets to tournament time, especially in a sport like golf.
Steph Slysz (Smith Academy field hockey)
The annual Homecoming Alumni game that the field hockey team played was really fun this year. It’s when current varsity members play against former SA players. We lost to the alums 3-1, only because we didn’t have a goalie. They all have been coached by Ms. Webb. There were graduates from the early 80’s up until a couple of years ago. It was a great time.
Paul Norton (Brandeis cross country/Amherst Regional grad)
I enjoyed a relaxing weekend at home, but now it’s crunch time with two midterms this week, a midterm paper next week, and the championship season right around the corner. It’s hectic but this is what college is about!
Molly Brooks (Northampton field hockey)
Our team is so close to clinching Western Mass we can taste it. We’ve got 4 games left but were willing to give it our all.
Nicholas Rouzier (Villanova soccer/Amherst Regional grad)
2 wins past 2 games. 4-2 vs DePaul. 1-0 vs Columbia. Played in both games at center mid. Away at South Florida on Saturday night. School still extremely tough, harder than ever. Class averages have been low. Test in Structures Analysis on 10/21. I do enjoy this class and actually understand the material.
Jamey Mercer (South Hadley boys soccer)
Last Friday night at hampshire regional my “indestructible” knee brace that protects the rest of my partially torn ACL broke. I had to sit the last 6 minuets of the game as we finished in a 0-0 tie. I also had to sit out Mondays game against Southwick. Luckily we won handily, 4-1. My replacement brace came in Wednesday afternoon, just in time for our game at comp thursday night. Hopefully this one holds up.
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WEEK 9 — FRIDAY, OCT. 30
Leah Haake (Amherst Regional cross country)
My team may be running a 5k on Halloween, in costumes! But the best part will be that the course is challenging in a very different way-there are hay barrels and other obstacles along the way. Should be fun!
Steph Slysz (Smith Academy field hockey)
Our last games were this week. Our Senior Day game was sad and fun and happy all at the same time. Balloons and flowers were gifted to the six of us before the game. It’s weird to think that I’ll never play on my home field again. (Unless I come back for the alumni game…yay! ) This season has gone by way too fast. I’m ready for tournament!
Abby Majewski (Providence volleyball/Frontier grad)
Suffered a tough loss at URI on Tuesday.. putting in a good week of practices to prepare for our last game on Nov. 11th! I can’t believe the end is almost here!
Paul Norton (Brandeis cross country/Amherst Regional grad)
Championships are on the horizon! The UAA Championships are this weekend, and then regionals and nationals are soon to follow. This is where the speculation ends and the real results begin, and I can’t wait!
Nicholas Rouzier (Villanova soccer/Amherst Regional grad)
Last game lost to USF at USF 3-1. Up 1-0 at half, but only had 10 men in the second half and then concedded 3 goals. School is going fine, still have a ton of work. Play Rutgers on 10/28 and Louisville on 10/31. Big East playoffs start next week.
Danielle Parenteau (MCLA soccer/Hampshire Regional grad)
huge game tomorrow! if we win, we take first place in the conference- for the first time in school history. We already clenched a play-off spot- also something that doesnt happen often at MCLA. it’s been an exciting season!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday’s results
HIGH SCHOOL
Boys soccer
Holyoke Catholic 3, St. Mary 1
Northampton 5, West Springfield 2
Gateway Regional 2, St. Joseph 0
Girls soccer
Granby 3, Easthampton 0
South Hadley 0, Monson 0
Ware 2, Holyoke Catholic 0
Hopkins 1, Gateway 0
Frontier Regional 2, Central 1
Belchertown 5, Amherst Regional 1
Hampshire 1, Northampton 0
Field hockey
Northampton 2, West Springfield 0
Frontier Regional 5, Mahar 0
Smith Academy 6, Pioneer Regional 0
Cathedral 1, South Hadley 0
Greenfield 1, Amherst Regional 0
Golf
Western Massachusetts Championships
Division 1 - Longmeadow wins
Division 2 - Cathedral wins
Division 3 - Hopkins wins (Sean Gaudette first individual)
Girls volleyball
East Longmeadow 3, Belchertown 0
Sabis 3, South Hadley 0
