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By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

WILLIAMSTOWN — Offense was in the air Sunday afternoon in Williamstown.Mount Greylock and Hopkins Academy finished with what looked like a football score.The seventh-seeded Golden Hawks came out victorious as they defeated the No. 2 Mounties, 27-14,...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

The University of Massachusetts ultimate team made their mark at the USA Ultimate Division I College Championships in Mason, Ohio over the weekend.Over 24 Div. 1 men's teams from all over the country competed over a four-day slate, and the ‘Zoodisc’...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

NORTHAMPTON — The Smith Vocational baseball team secured a 13-0 victory over Sci-Tech in a five-inning, run-ruled affair on Wednesday at Arcanum Field. The Vikings ran their record to a perfect 10-0, their second consecutive 10-0 start to a season.The...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

GRANBY — The Holyoke softball team got off to a hot start and never let up Wednesday, as the visitors defeated Granby, 18-5 in five innings, to capture their fourth straight win.The Purple Knights started fast – scoring three runs in the top of the...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

The high school spring lacrosse season is underway throughout Hampshire County, and there’s a common thread among many teams – new coaches.Granby and South Hadley are among the programs that are hoping new leadership will lead to improvement on the...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

GRANBY — Riley Goodhind set the tone early for the Granby boys lacrosse team Wednesday.Goodhind, who finished with four goals and an assist, attacked the Smith Vocational defense all day en route to a 10-3 victory. Whether it was scoring, assisting or...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

NORTHAMPTON — Kaliya Valentin winded up, and launched her final pitch of the night.Strike three.The Northampton fielders rushed the circle around their pitcher, celebrating the 10-5 victory over Belchertown on a blustery Wednesday afternoon.In...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

EAST LONGMEADOW – It was a long afternoon for the Belchertown boys lacrosse team, as the Orioles suffered an 11-2 defeat to East Longmeadow on Thursday in a season-opening road contest.The Orioles (0-1), which played well early on, were unable to get...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

For most athletes, there comes a time to hang it up, and give up competitive sport for good. Whether it’s injuries, age or the mental fortitude, there’s typically a time when it's appropriate to put playing days behind them. Most transition into other...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

SPRINGFIELD — With about five minutes remaining on Monday night in the MIAA Division 4 Round of 16, the Springfield International Charter School boys basketball team held a double-digit lead – just as it had throughout most of the second half. The...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

SPRINGFIELD — Midway through the second period on Wednesday night, the Belchertown hockey team led Nashoba Valley Tech 2-1. The Orioles’ lead had already been cut in half, and the Vikings were threatening again. Kyle Bouvier intercepted the puck in...

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LONGMEADOW – Down to their last possession, with their backs against the wall, on the road, and momentum on the other side, the Northampton girls basketball team needed some magic to pull out a win in Monday night’s MIAA Division 2 preliminary...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

WEST SPRINGFIELD – When two teams are neck and neck throughout an entire game, mistakes are often costly. One slip up and it could cost you the game. When the Belchertown hockey team entered the final period of Saturday’s Western Massachusetts Class B...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

SPRINGFIELD — The first quarter between the South Hadley and Springfield International boys basketball teams was a back and forth battle, with both defenses playing well. The second-seeded Bulldogs began to set the tone after that.Their stifling...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

SPRINGFIELD — As the final buzzer sounded on Monday night, the Pope Francis girls basketball team jumped for joy, along with their fans. They had completed not one, but two second-half comebacks and ultimately defeated South Hadley, 58-53, in the...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

SPRINGFIELD – The Mount Holyoke women’s basketball team traveled to Springfield College on Saturday for their final game of the season.The Pride stormed to a 33-point halftime lead and secured a 78-26 victory at Blake Arena.Although the game was never...

By LUKE WHITEHOUSE

EASTHAMPTON – Up until the third period of Wednesday night’s game, the Amherst and Easthampton hockey teams had played a relatively clean game. Each time the Hurricanes went ahead, the Eagles found a way to tie it. It became a back and forth affair...

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NORTHAMPTON – Silas Coles rose up through a group of Holyoke defenders and flicked the ball through the hoop, putting Northampton within one point.  Not even 20 seconds later, Coles was at it again. This time, he gave the Blue Devils the lead. It was...