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Scouting the Opponent: Three questions about UMass
HEAD COACH: Don Brown (47-39; seven years, two stints; 74-59 overall). 2023 RECORD: 3-9 (Independent) RETURNING STARTERS: Offense – 4; Defense – 5, Special Teams – 2 PLAYERS TO WATCH: QB Taisun Phommachanh, WR Anthony Simpson, C Josh Atwood, LB Gerrell Johnson, DB Isaiah Rutherford, S Te'Reai Powell.
Whitney Park diamond dedicated as ‘Chico Field’
WESTFIELD — Current and former softball, basketball, baseball and hockey officials and players, family and friends came together to honor Robert “Chico” Veronesi at Whitney Playground on Shepard Street on June 29, and to dedicate Field 1 as Chico Field. Veronesi, a lifelong resident of Westfield, served...
Fans flock to Holyoke Valley Blue Sox’s 20th game of the season
The city of Holyoke also got into the 4th of July spirit with America's favorite pastime - baseball! Large crowds gathered at the Valley Blue Sox game, eager to enjoy the sport as part of the holiday celebrations.
Pittsfield, Dalton-Hinsdale Earn 10-Year-Old Little League Wins
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Pittsfield Little League 10-year-old All-Stars Tuesday jumped on top early and went on to their second run-rule win of the Don Gleason District 1 Championship at Deming Park. Myles Morrison-Gould went 2-for-2 with a double, and Sean Rozak struck out seven in 3 and a...
Independent Power Rankings: College Football 2024 – The Difficult CFP Path Notre Dame Has
Happy Independence Day! As part of today’s celebration, it’s a perfect time to look at the Independent College Football teams that do not have a conference, but still compete at the FBS level. These teams are Notre Dame, UConn, and UMass. Independent Teams Aren’t as Trendy As They...
Starfires split doubleheader with Silver Knights, play in first home run derby of FCBL season
WESTFIELD, Massachusetts (July 2, 2024) – The fans who came to the Richard Jewelers Diamond at Billy Bullens Field more than got their money’s worth as the Westfield Starfires played to a 3-3 tie in eight innings before falling in the first home run derby of the 2024 Futures Collegiate Baseball League season and then bounced back from an early deficit for a 10-4 win in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, July 2.
Westfield State's Lapierre Named CSC Baseball Academic All-American
WESTFIELD, Mass. – Westfield State University senior pitcher Ryan Lapierre (Pittsfield, Mass./Pittsfield HS) capped his fine career with the Owls by earning Academic All-America honors from the College Sports Communicators today. Lapierre was announced as a third-team selection in NCAA Division III by the CSC voters after a near-flawless...
Willpower Foundation Announces Annual Golf Tournament
NORTHAMPTON — The Willpower Foundation announced its annual golf tournament, set to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Orchards Golf Club in South Hadley. The tournament is open to all golf enthusiasts, with a registration fee of $125 per person. Participants will enjoy a round of golf, lunch, and opportunities to win prizes. Proceeds from the event will support the Willpower Foundation’s mission to provide financial support to children and families affected by disabilities.
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