Briefs

Berkshire Trail loses heat briefly

CUMMINGTON - There was no heat for part of the day Wednesday at Berkshire Trail Elementary School because of a problem with the fuel tank, according to the school principal.

Around Pelham: Local wheat coming back to Valley tables

Ben Lester is trying to revive wheat production in the Pioneer Valley nearly a half century after it vanished from area fields. Tonight, Lester will be at the Pelham Library to talk about that experience at a meeting sponsored by the Pelham Carbon Watchers, a community group, and the library. The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

Reign goes on for Hurricane girls

NORTHFIELD - Before Saturday's Western Massachusetts cross country championships, Amherst Regional retired girls coach Art Keene walked through the sopping-wet grass, felt the cold rain, and commented, "We always say bad weather conditions favor the underdog."

Lutz races to a milestone for Blue Devils

NORTHFIELD - For several years the Northampton High School cross country program has been building itself into a respectable contender in western Massachusetts.

Amherst wins 15th straight girls title

NORTHFIELD - Before Saturday's Western Massachusetts cross country championships, Amherst Regional retired girls coach Art Keene walked through the sopping wet grass, felt the cold rain, and commented, "We always say bad weather conditions favor the underdog."

Lutz wins Division 1 boys race

NORTHFIELD - For several years the Northampton High School cross country program has been building itself into a respectable contender in western Massachusetts.

Amherst dominates overmatched Ludlow

AMHERST - Senior running back Walker Nambu came up with the idea for the 45-yard reception that set up the fourth touchdown for the Amherst Regional football team Friday night.

Nambu, who had been running all over Ludlow for much of the contest, had a hunch that he could find success as a wide receiver.