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Wednesday’s high school results: Frontier’s Krystel Enko hurls first career no-hitter

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

After striking out 23 Taconic batters Friday, Frontier Regional pitcher Krystel Enko fired a six-inning no-hitter against Mahar Regional, as the Red Hawks cruised to a 5-0 win Wednesday in South Deerfield. The game was stopped by weather concerns. Enko struck out 10 and came within a third-inning walk of a perfect game, but still finished with her first career no-hitter. Ally Hamelin got things started offensively with a two-run … 0

Wednesday’s high school baseball: Northampton, South Hadley keep tourney hopes alive

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The Northampton and South Hadley baseball teams kept their postseason hopes alive with wins on the road Wednesday. Both teams now must win games on Friday in order to qualify for the Western Massachusetts Division 1 and Division 2 Tournaments, respectively. Northampton 9, Belchertown 3 — The Blue Devils (9-10, 5-4 Suburban) plated three runs in three separate innings for the road win. … 0

John Sacco of Belchertown pleads guilty in national investment fraud scam

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

BELCHERTOWN — A 64-year-old Belchertown man pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court to seven criminal charges including conspiracy, mail fraud and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The guilty plea by John Sacco of 32 Railroad St. comes 12 years after the former loan officer was convicted of bank fraud and sentenced to seven months of community confinement, according to … 0

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Wednesday’s prep schools: Williston baseball qualifies for postseason

Friday, May 17, 2013

The Williston-Northampton baseball team pulled out a 10-9 win in eight innings to qualify for the postseason for the seventh straight year. Erik Ostberg of Florence singled, stole second then scored on a Mike Thomson (Northampton) ground ball for the walk-off. Adam Krol of Sunderland earned the win. … 0

Mat Sulda, of Smith Academy, has been named the Daily Hampshire Gazette Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

Gazette Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Mat Sulda

Friday, May 17, 2013

Mat Sulda had all the dreams — some farfetched and some more realistic — of a young basketball player. He wanted to become the best basketball player at his high school, score 1,000 points and win championships, play … 0

STEVE PFARRER Quabbin Reservoir.

FBI, state police investigate trespassing at Quabbin Reservoir 

Friday, May 17, 2013

BELCHERTOWN — Massachusetts State Police and the FBI are investigating a late-night trespassing incident at the Quabbin Reservoir that has triggered increased patrols at water supply facilities around the state. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority said water quality … 7

Jordan Vigneault of Belchertown, left, shoots against Westfield defenders Jared Piubeni, center, and Dan Charvat Tuesday in Belchertown. JERREY ROBERTS

Tuesday’s high schools: Hopkins Academy baseball cruises past Mahar

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The Hopkins Academy baseball team gave Evan Delaney all the run support he needed in the top of the first inning Tuesday in Orange. The Golden Hawks scored four times and cruised to an 11-2 victory over Mahar … 0

Tuesday’s high school softball: Easthampton holds off Southwick

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Caelin Mottor earned her eighth and final strikeout with the tying run on third in the top of the seventh inning as the Easthampton softball team held off Southwick 4-3 at home Tuesday. Rachel Connell was 3-for-3 and scored a run for the Eagles (11-4), while Kelly Avard … 0

Tuesday’s high school tennis/track: Frontier tennis qualifies for postseason

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The Frontier Regional girls tennis team clinched its spot in the boys Western Massachusetts tournament with a 4-1 victory over Turners Falls at home Tuesday. The Red Hawks (8-5, 4-2 Tri-County North) must play in the boys’ field in order for the entire team, which features boys, to … 0

Forestland preserved in Belchertown

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

BELCHERTOWN — An 88-acre parcel of forestland that provides a key link to a wildlife corridor and serves as a popular hiking area will be preserved as the Meads Corner Conservation Area. The Kestrel Land Trust and Belchertown Conservation Commission announced Tuesday the creation of the conservation area … 0

Elizabeth Whitney, right, of Easthampton, has been named the Daily Hampshire Gazette Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

Gazette Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Elizabeth Whitney

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

It’s hard to imagine a player more valuable than Elizabeth Whitney has been to the Easthampton girls basketball team during the 2012-13 season. Whitney culminated an outstanding career with a senior year that saw her do it all … 0

Area police news

Friday, May 17, 2013

Amherst ■ Deidreann M. Dennis, 27, of 760 Riverglade Drive, Unit A, was arrested Tuesday at 12:24 a.m. on East Pleasant Street on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a motor vehicle to endanger and possessing an open container … 0

Barn destroyed in Belchertown fire Monday night

Friday, May 17, 2013

BELCHERTOWN — A barn at 410 Franklin St. burned to the ground Monday night. The suspected cause of the fire is a lawn mower. Firefighters were alerted to the blaze at 6:54 p.m., Monday. When they arrived on scene, half of the barn was already engulfed in flames, … 0

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