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Well-rounded student-athlete from Quabbin earns TGN honors for strong senior campaign
Last week, The Gardner News put out a vote to let readers have a say in the winner of The Gardner News Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year. The results of the poll, along with votes of the staff, were combined to decide the winner. Honorable Mention. The...
Reunited on the baseball diamond
WEST WARWICK - Logan Lama is a busy man these days, not that he’s complaining. The 2023 Coventry High School graduate and rising sophomore at Springfield College had plans from the onset to rejoin his hometown’s Connie Mack ball club this coming summer, a year after helping guide them to an appearance in the finals.
Starfires jump in front early, soar past Brockton Rox
Luke Yuhasz and Danny Hussey led the way for the Westfield Starfires on Thursday in their 14-5 victory over the Brockton Rox. The Starfires advance to 26-18 on the season and will remain on the road for their next game on Saturday, July 20 against the Vermont Lake Monsters, with the first pitch set for 6:05 p.m.
Westfield State University football to kick off 2024 fall season with new head coach Lou Conte, Jr.
WESTFIELD – The Westfield State University football team will be headed in a new direction this fall. Owls athletics director Richard Lenfest, Jr., recently announced the hiring of their next head coach, Lou Conte, Jr. Conte, who served as head coach at American International College in Springfield last season,...
22News joins fans for night of fun at Valley Blue Sox game
The 22News team gathered with fans to cheer on the Valley Blue Sox earlier on Saturday evening. The weather did not stop the fans from coming out to support the local team, and it was a very special game for our station.
Wigglesworth Leads Pittsfield to 2-0 Mark in Section 1 Tourney
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A combined no-hitter from Weston Wigglesworth and Mateo Fox led Pittsfield over Westfield by a final score of 9-0, in the Little League Section 1 Tournament on Friday. Pittsfield stayed in the winner's bracket of the double-elimination tournament and will host the survivor of the loser’s...
Mount Holyoke tennis players are trying to save their team. The school won’t let them
Annika Chai and Cal Smith had just finished another winning season as team captains on Mount Holyoke’s most successful team and were excited to lead the tennis squad again next year. But Chai, Smith and the other members on the team found out through an email that their program...
2024 All-Western Mass. Girls Tennis: Belchertown, Lenox among leaders for Class A, B & C lists
MassLive announced its 2024 All-Western Mass. for girls tennis on Saturday, July 20. Longmeadow and Minnechaug led the way in Class A, with Belchertown outpacing its competition in Class B. Lenox and Mount Greylock are featured heavily in Class C as well. If you purchase a product or register for...
Arizona State, UMass to Battle in 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic
The Arizona State men’s basketball team is set to take on the UMass Minutemen in the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Dec. 21. This matchup marks the first time ever these two schools will face off against each other, while Rhode Island will take on Temple as part of the double-header.
Valley Blue Sox’s offense scuffles against Danbury Westerners to open weekend
HOLYOKE – After a previous 2-1 loss against Bristol on Thursday night, the Valley Blue Sox looked to get back into the win column against the last-place Danbury Westerners. Valley, however, was dominated by Danbury starter Alex Mach and his eighth-inning shutout. His team ultimately downed Valley 13-1 on Friday night.
Wilbraham (B), Agawam (B) summer girls soccer teams ‘still learning how to play with each other’
WILBRAHAM — Despite Thursday having marked the eighth regular-season matchup for Wilbraham (B) and Agawam (B) during their respective Pioneer Valley girls soccer summer schedules, it remained clear that both teams were still attempting to bond. “We’re still learning how to play with each other,” Falcons coach Kelly Piquette...
Opportunity for growth: Westfield HS girls lacrosse program on the rise
WESTFIELD, Ind. — In the 2023 season, a new era began for the WHS Girls Lacrosse program. It achieved a significant milestone by becoming a high school sanctioned sport. This transition from club sport status has brought increased recognition and support from the school, marking a new era of growth and opportunity for the team. The program has also moved up to the 2A class, following their impressive achievements of winning the 1A State Championship in 2019 and finishing as the 1A State Runner-Up in 2021.
Westfield Starfires defeat Vermont Lake Monsters to claim season series on Saturday
BURLINGTON – For the first time in franchise history, the Westfield Starfires claimed victory in the season series against the Vermont Lake Monsters, dominating both sides of the ball in a 10-3 win on Saturday. Westfield is now 27-18-1, second in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League standings with 13...
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