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GAZETTE FILE PHOTO Jordan Page, of South Hadley Pettengill Insurance Post 260, pitches to Easthampton last year. The American Legion baseball season started last week.

American Legion baseball teams begin quest for postseason

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

For most high school baseball players the summer started last week with the opening of the American Legion season. It will be difficult for any team to repeat the success Pettengill Insurance Post 260 experienced last season. After starting the season 4-8, Pettengill of South Hadley rattled off nine straight wins, including a 5-0 record in its division, to secure second place in Zone 2 and a playoff spot. With nine players returning this summer, coach John O’Hara hopes his team can replicate the that kind of performance. “We have a good core,” he said. “There’s great senior leadership on this team, and a lot … 0

Gateway Regional High School Class of 2013 officers Kolby Lafayette, presdent, front row from left, Krista Garriepy, vice president, Ryan Fisk, secretary, and Kolleen Morrissey, treasurer, applaud beside other graduates during commencement Friday at the school. JERREY ROBERTS

Gateway Regional grads hear: ‘Once a Gator, always a Gator!’

Friday, June 7, 2013

HUNTINGTON — A drenching rain curtailed the traditionally outdoor graduation, but inside the auditorium at Gateway Regional High School the enthusiasm of the Class of 2013 was infectious. It was standing room only as parents, grandparents, and friends packed the school’s auditorium. Many sat with large bouquets of flowers on their laps as … 0

Thursday’s high school tournaments: Northampton baseball team beats Central in Division 1 first-round

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Freshman Hunter Salem got the job done on the mound and senior Zack Goodwin-Boyd did it at the plate as the Northampton baseball team defeated Central 9-5 in the first round of the Western Massachusetts Division 1 Tournament Thursday. Salem struck out one, walked four (two in the seventh) and allowed five hits over 6-plus innings in the win. He induced 14 ground … 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

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

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

Monday’s high school lacrosse/volleyball: South Hadley upends Northampton

Monday, May 13, 2013

Meg Ginley scored five goals with two assists as the South Hadley girls lacrosse team beat Northampton 17-10 on the road Monday. Maddie Brandts had two goals and two assists for the Tigers (7-7, 4-6 Valley Wheel). Brooke Marion (two assists) and Claudia Menard each scored twice, while … 0

Monday’s high school softball: Frontier qualifies for postseason with win over Pioneer Regional

Monday, May 13, 2013

Krystel Enko’s pitching and a pair of big innings put the Frontier Regional softball team into the postseason with a 13-3 win at Pioneer Regional on Monday. Enko struck out 14 in a complete-game victory for the Red Hawks (10-5, 8-4 Franklin), who scored six runs in the … 0

Monday’s high school track/tennis: After busy tennis weekend, Amherst rolls past Lenox

Monday, May 13, 2013

Fresh off a busy weekend advancing through the individual sectional tournament, the Amherst Regional girls tennis team returned to the court Monday and beat Lenox 5-0 at Amherst Middle School. Sisters Nicole McCann (first singles) and Allison McCann (second singles), and the second doubles team of Sarah Knapp … 0

Sean Quill of Hopkins Academy, left, runs down Rylan Baronas of Frontier Regional, right, before tagging him out near home Monday at Frontier. Hopkins pitcher Tim Knightly, center, stands ready to assist. JERREY ROBERTS

Monday’s high school baseball: Mike Molloy collects 100th career hit for Smith Academy

Monday, May 13, 2013

Smith Academy senior Mike Molloy knew how many hits he needed for milestone No. 100 before he took to Arcanum Field to face Smith Vocational Monday. Molloy is working on a school project with his history teacher and … 0

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