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Western Mass Native Sobieski Joins Massachusetts Hockey Incoming Class
AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts has added 6-1, 181-pound right-shot defenseman Kazimier Sobieski to the squad for the 2024-25 season, head coach Greg Carvel announced on Tuesday. Sobieski, a Deerfield, Massachusetts native, joins forward Cameron Dunn, defensemen Francesco Dell'Elce, Daniel Jencko, Larry Keenan, Charlie Lieberman and Finn Loftus and goaltender James Norton as the eighth member of the Minutemen's incoming freshman class.
Date set for 2025 Ironman 70.3 Western Mass.
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Ironman officially launched its summer 2025 race schedule and the Ironman 70.3 Western Mass. will be taking place on June 8. Thousands turned out for this year’s triathlon where athletes swam 1.2 miles in the Connecticut River, biked 56 miles, and then ran 13.1 miles before finishing in Springfield.
'A dream come true': Local players relish appearing in EA Sports NCAA Football 25
Josh Atwood's eligibility endured just long enough. The UMass senior center from Natick is entering his fifth season as a college football player. He got to be a freshman twice after appearing in four games as a nose tackle during the 2020 COVID season and receiving an extra year because of it. ...
Belchertown Stops Pittsfield Post 68
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Belchertown Post 239’s Cooper Beckwith set the tone when he crushed the game’s first pitch to left-center field for a double. The visitors went on to pound out 14 more hits in a 9-1 win over Pittsfield Post 68 in American Legion Baseball action at Buddy Pellerin Field on Monday night.
Valley Blue Sox outfielder earns teams 2nd NECBL ‘Player of the Week’ nomination
HOLYOKE – According to a league source, Valley Blue Sox outfielder Jonathan Hogart was named week six New England Collegiate Baseball League Player of the Week. This week for Valley, Hogart hit .393 with five home runs and 16 RBI in seven games. Of those seven games, the Kentucky native recorded multiple hits in four. He only had two multi-hit games before this week began.
Ice Hockey season tickets on sale for 2024-25 campaign
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts - Season tickets for the upcoming 2024-25 American International College ice hockey season are now on sale, AIC and the MassMutual Center announced on Tuesday, July 16. A full season package, which consists of 15 home contests, is $120 for adults and $70 for children ages 2-12. It...
Valley Blue Sox fall to Mystic Schooners after late rally
The Valley Blue Sox lost on the road to the Mystic Schooners, 8-3 on Tuesday. Jonathan Hogart collected three hits including two doubles for the Blue Sox and drove in a run, while Connor Misch added a solo home run, his second home run of the season. Andre Vidal also drove in a run with a double.
2024 Boys Volleyball PVIAC All-League selections announced
The Pioneer Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference recently announced its boys volleyball All-League selections for the 2024 season. Through the region’s five divisions, 60 players were selected as All-Stars. MassLive will release its All-Western Mass. selections next week. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley to Host Golf Tournament on Sept. 7
BELCHERTOWN — Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley will host its 30th annual golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 7. Golfers will tee off at 8:30 a.m. at Cold Spring Country Club in Belchertown for a day of fun, friendly competition, and making a difference. Whether a seasoned golfer or just...
Basile joins Women's Volleyball staff
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts – American International College Director of Volleyball Matthew Cribbin has named Michael Basile as Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach, he announced on Monday, July 15. Basile will assist in all aspects of the program. "I'm thrilled to announce Mike Basile as the next assistant women's volleyball coach. Mike...
Massachusetts Men's Lacrosse Adds Pecora As Director Of Player Development
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts men's lacrosse has added Cole Pecora to its staff, head coach Greg Cannella announced on Tuesday. The 2019 Springfield College graduate will serve as the director of player development for the Gorillas. Pecora comes to UMass from Bryant where he helped the Bulldogs...
Westfield Starfires end weekend with loss against Norwich Sea Unicorns
NORWICH – The Westfield Starfires dropped the first game of a three-game series with the Norwich Sea Unicorns, 7-3, on Sunday. Westfield now stands 24-16-1 in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, with 18 games remaining. The scoring came quickly for both teams. The game’s first pitch was hit for...
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