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By GARRETT COTE

With the final batch of basketball games wrapping up on Friday night, we’re officially marking the end of the regular season. As always on the Friday before the Western Massachusetts basketball tournaments get underway, the PVIAC has released their...

By GARRETT COTE

NORTHAMPTON — Needing just two points to reach the 1,000 point club, Northampton’s Ava Azzaro calmly stepped to the free throw line early in the first quarter of Monday’s game against Wahconah.The senior sank the first free throw, took the ball and...

By GARRETT COTE

BUCKLAND — The Mohawk Trail girls basketball team came out firing against Smith Vocational on Thursday night.Despite it being Senior Night, the Warriors kept their emotions in check from the opening tip — as they raced out to an 11-3 lead and never...

By BRADYN COTE

SOUTH HADLEY — After a fourth quarter eruption, the South Hadley girls’ basketball team was able to defeat Wahconah 45-36 in a Suburban League contest during Senior Night on Monday.It was a battle of two of the hottest teams across Western...

Girls basketballSmith Voc 50, PVCICS 16 – The Vikings’ defense dominated en route to the lopsided victory on Friday.Smith Voc led 11-3 after one quarter and 27-5 at halftime.Jayanna Daniels poured in a game-high 20 points, while Makayla Tatro notched...

By GARRETT COTE

EASTHAMPTON — There’s nothing quite like the sweet taste of revenge.After losing to Easthampton on its home floor – snapping a near two-year home winning streak – just three weeks ago, the Frontier girls basketball team came into Thursday night’s...

By GARRETT COTE

SOUTH HADLEY — Following two Taylor Garabedian free throws, Hoosac Valley cut South Hadley’s lead to five points – the closest it had been since the midway point of the second quarter – with four minutes to go in the fourth quarter. The Tigers needed...

An up-and-down contest saw host St. Mary’s hang on for an independent girls basketball victory over Smith Vocational on Monday night in Westfield.The Saints built an early lead and managed to secure a 43-40 victory.Smith Voc saw its six-game winning...

By GARRETT COTE

WESTHAMPTON – After a close first quarter between the Amherst and Hampshire girls basketball teams, the Raiders ramped up the pressure and got hot on the offensive end.The Hurricanes had no answer.Hampshire outscored Amherst 21-5 in the second quarter...

By GARRETT COTE

HATFIELD — The Smith Academy girls basketball team came into Thursday night’s game with Duggan having its eyes set on a fifth consecutive win.But Arianna DeJesus (15 points), Shanyiah Jones (12 points) and the Jayhawks’ size were too much, as the...

By HANNAH BEVIS

The Northampton girls basketball team has consistently been a strong program, though they’ve hovered around the .500 mark the last couple of seasons. This year, all early signs point to them surpassing that and being serious contenders when it comes...

By HANNAH BEVIS 

Tessa Kawall has always been a supremely talented basketball player – Amherst head coach Ralph Loos often calls her a “freak” when talking about her athletic ability. But until somewhat recently, Kawall could sometimes let her emotions get the best of...

By HANNAH BEVIS

EASTHAMPTON – There was a lot to celebrate in Easthampton on Tuesday night. Valentine’s Day, Christine Raymond’s birthday, the Eagles’ Senior Night.But the sold-out crowd in the gymnasium was waiting for one celebration in particular: Easthampton...

By HANNAH BEVIS

South Hadley dribbled the ball up the floor and surveyed the court, looking for an open pass. Amherst’s defense swarmed all over them, shutting down passing lanes and putting the point guard on her heels. The Tigers tried to move the ball, but weren’t...

By HANNAH BEVIS 

AMHERST – The Amherst girls basketball team put on a show for a packed home crowd on Senior Night.The Hurricanes ran away with a 74-27 victory over South Hadley in Suburban League action. It was a special night for the senior class. Five seniors...

By HANNAH BEVIS

BELCHERTOWN — A Friday the 13th showdown between Belchertown and Frontier girls basketball squads made both teams unlucky offensively in the first half. Frontier managed to get hot behind the three point line in the second, propelling them to a...

By HANNAH BEVIS 

NORTHAMPTON – In a week full of nailbiters on the basketball court, the Northampton girls basketball team added to the list and pulled off a comeback for the ages on Thursday night with a 69-67 victory against Holyoke. It’s been an up-and-down season...

By HANNAH BEVIS 

NORTHAMPTON – After playing from behind the whole contest, Northampton pulled off a comeback for the ages against Holyoke on Thursday night, walking away with a 69-67 victory. Ava Azzaro paced the Blue Devils with 30 points in the win, while Bianca...

By HANNAH BEVIS 

HATFIELD – After their first win of the season in their last game against Sci-Tech, the Smith Academy girls basketball team wanted to keep trending in the right direction against Renaissance on Monday night. Despite a strong effort, turnovers and...

By HANNAH BEVIS 

EASTHAMPTON — Birds of a feather flock together, and that’s perhaps truest for the Easthampton girls basketball team. The Eagles are off to a fiery start to the season, racing out to an unbeaten 8-0 record thanks to Tuesday night’s win over Frontier....