Amendment seeks relief for regional schools

AMHERST - An amendment designed to relieve some pressure on regional school districts struggling beneath the weight of cuts to state transportation aid passed the state Senate Tuesday night, although questions remained over how those districts would make up for this fiscal year's $18 million cut in transportation funding.

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.

Terriers just get by Amherst in five sets

WEST SPRINGFIELD - It was the West Springfield girls volleyball team that won the Western Massachusetts Division 2 semifinal Thursday night, but Amherst Regional made the Terriers work for it.

The Hurricanes overcame a nine-point deficit in the fourth set to force a fifth, and stayed even with West Springfield for much of the contest.