Holyoke Catholic girls basketball shoots past Gateway Regional

CHICOPEE - In the second quarter of Tuesday night's game against Gateway Regional, Holyoke Catholic guard Kieran Ramsey stepped back behind the 3-point line, received a perfect chest pass from guard Kyra Robins, ignored a hand in her face and made her second consecutive 3-pointer and third straight basket. Such was the case for the entire game, as the Gaels seemed to score on nearly every open chance they had, despite the best efforts of the Gator defenders to stop their offensive flow. That particular shot marked the point where Catholic really began to pull away from the Gators en route to a 48-24 win at Chicopee Academy.

William Snape, loved fishing, family

MARION, S.C. - William "Billy" Joseph Snape, 48, of Marion S.C., formerly of Huntington, passed away Jan. 29, 2012, at Caroline Hospitals from complications of diabetes.

Dr. Leonard W. Kimsey, chiropractic physician

HUNTINGTON - Dr. Leonard Wayne Kimsey, 77, of Huntington, passed away on Jan. 25, 2012, in the loving arms of his wife and family after many years with leukemia.

He was a thoughtful, gentle and kind man who will be greatly missed.

Len was the husband of Jacqueline J. (Voris) Kimsey and the late Dorothy A. (Magnuson) Kimsey.

Keith Cotnoir dominates for Hampshire boys basketball in win at Palmer

Keith Cotnoir dominated in the paint as the Hampshire Regional boys basketball team snapped a two-game losing streak with a 53-35 win at Palmer on Wednesday.

Cotnoir finished with 27 points and 19 rebounds for Hampshire, which jumped out to a 20-7 lead and never looked back.

Granby boys basketball falls at Hoophall Classic

The Granby boys basketball team couldn't keep up with St. Joseph's up-tempo offense and fell 66-52 at the Hoophall Classic at Springfield College Monday night.

Corey Baker had 12 points to lead the Rams (6-3). Aaron Gaj added 10 points and 11 rebounds, while Jesse Molin added 10 points.

Granby coach Tim Sheehan was pleased despite the result.

David A. Pardoe, social studies teacher

HUNTINGTON - David Avern Pardoe, 94, died Jan. 14, 2012, at home in Huntington.

Charles D. Manley, Huntington firefighter

HUNTINGTON - Charles Dwight (Charlie) Manley, 88, of Huntington, died peacefully Monday morning, Jan. 9, 2012, at Holyoke Medical Center after a brief illness. Several family members were with him when he passed.