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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...
Thunderbirds hosts second community caravan in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WWLP) – The Springfield Thunderbirds put on their second community caravan of the summer filled with local vendors, musicians, and face paint. The proceeds of the summer caravan events will go towards a local non-profit organization. Today’s event raised funds for the Grey House in Springfield.
Valley Blue Sox end losing against Bristol Blues, keep posteason hopes alive
HOLYOKE – The Valley Blue Sox walked into Saturday’s game on a two-game losing streak, 3.5 games behind the Bristol Blues for the division lead, and fell out of the playoff picture. It was a must-win situation against the division leader themselves, the Bristol Blues, in a possible...
Temple Men's Basketball To Face Rhode Island In The Hall Of Fame Classic
The Temple University men's basketball team added a familiar foe to its schedule as the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Owls will face Rhode Island in the Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on December 21. "We're excited to be a part of...
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.
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...
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.
Massachusetts Hires Diehl As Director Of Hockey Operations
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts hockey has hired Hunter Diehl as its director of hockey operations, contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, head coach Greg Carvel announced on Monday. Diehl comes to UMass from the Colorado Eagles where he was the video coach and team services contact for the Colorado Avalanche AHL affiliate from 2023 to 2024.
Early 2024 Preview: Liberty at UMass
We have begun our series of an early look ahead to the teams on Liberty’s 2024 schedule. We will give a quick preview of all 12 teams that stand in the Flames’ way of a second straight unbeaten season as second-year head coach Jamey Chadwell prepares his team to defend its 2023 CUSA title.
Volleyball Honored with AVCA Academic Award
NORTHAMPTON - The Smith College volleyball team garnered the American Volleyball Coaches' Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT, it was announced by the organization last week. INTENT, which is in its first year of sponsoring the prestigious award, is a game-changing, digital platform links student-athletes (along with military...
2024 All-Western Mass. Boys Tennis: Longmeadow, Northampton among leaders for Classes A, B & C
MassLive announced its 2024 All-Western Mass. for boys tennis on Saturday, July 20. Longmeadow and Northampton top the group in Class A, with East Longmeadow leading Class B. PVCICS is also featured heavily in Class C. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Westfield Starfires’ comeback attempt falls short against Worcester Bravehearts
WORCESTER – Max LeFrancois (Assumption) grounded a walk-off single to center field, lifting the Worcester Bravehearts to an 8-7 walk-off win over the Westfield Starfires at Fitton Field Sunday. The Worcester native’s game-winning knock helped the Bravehearts stave off a late Starfire comeback and snapped the ‘Hearts’ five-game losing...
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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