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New women’s basketball head coach Nicole Ambrose steps into a new opportunity

A season ago, head coach of the Springfield College women’s basketball team, Naomi Graves, stepped away from the court and retired after 35 seasons with the Pride after their NEWMAC semifinal game on Feb. 27th. Now with the season just a mere two weeks away, a new face has arrived in the role, bringing a fresh start, a new scheme, and an immense opportunity.

Lenox, Three Berkshire Individuals Qualify for State Championshps

But then he had to play the waiting game. Mongeon carded an 82 Tuesday at Ludlow Country Club in the Western Massachusetts Division 3 Championships. That gave him a tie for fifth place and a spot in next week’s State Championships at Stockbridge Golf Club, where he will join a big Berkshire County contingent that includes the Lenox team and two golfers from McCann Tech.

Seniors Lead Way in Senior Night Win for Spartans

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. – Senior Sadie Raifstanger scored twice and assisted on a goal Wednesday to lead the Monument Mountain girls soccer team to a 5-0, Senior NIght win over Hoosac Valley. Raifstanger set up classmate Lila Brown for the only goal of the first half in the 24th...

Lenox Tops Drury on Millionaires' Senior Night

LENOX, Mass. – Caleb Ketchen scored a pair of goals Wednesday to lead the Lenox soccer team to a 4-0 win over Drury on Senior Night for the Millionaires. Ketchen scored both his goals in the first half on assists from Dylan Blake. Senior Addison Hall scored off Everett...

MHS boys soccer team tests the D-2 defending state champs, only to come up just short

The Marblehead High boys soccer team (9-4) had a pretournament warmup against non-league host West Springfield (7-5-2), the defending Division 2 state champs, last Saturday, Oct. 17. It was a competitive battle, but the visitors ended up on the short end of a 2-0 final score. As of the Oct....

Women’s Basketball: UConn cracks the code in exhibition matchup vs. Texas

HARTFORD — Some say Sarah Strong or Paige Bueckers are cheat codes to make it to the National Championship. Others may deduce that a cheat code for UConn women’s basketball is an exhibition game against high-caliber opponents like Madison Booker and the Texas Longhorns. Programs have exhibition games...

UConn women’s basketball is not No. 1 in preseason AP poll

STORRS, Conn. (WFSB) - The UConn women’s basketball team is not number one in The Associated Press Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Poll. The AP released its preseason poll on Tuesday. It put the Huskies at No. 2. Only South Carolina was ranked ahead of them. UConn has...

These Connecticut teams are set for the 2027 Panini Hoophall Invitational in Springfield, Mass.

Connecticut is sending 24 teams, including 22 CIAC schools, to Springfield’s Jan. 16-17 tournament.

UMass, Greenfield Savings Bank Announce Three-Year Deal Through 2028

UMass Athletics and Greenfield Savings Bank have launched a three-year sponsorship running through 2028, covering football, basketball and hockey. The partnership includes in-venue branding and is managed through Learfield’s UMass Sports Properties. 3-year sponsorship, through 2028. 3 sports: football, basketball and hockey. UMass has 21 NCAA Division I programs...

Week 6 Connecticut high school football top performers (Oct. 19)

This week's top performances included a few receivers topping 100 yards.

UMass Women’s Basketball Picked Third in 2026-27 MAC Poll

UMass was picked third in the MAC women’s basketball preseason poll after a 23-win debut season in the conference. Junior guard Yahmani McKayle earned a place on the Preseason All-MAC First Team, the first Minutewoman to receive that honor. UMass went 23-6 overall and 15-3 in MAC play in...

Who's undefeated? 4 takeaways from the MIAA girls soccer power rankings

The number of undefeated teams in the state is shrinking. Here are four takeaways from the latest MIAA girls soccer power rankings.

Inside The Lens With Jimmy McLaughlin

On game days, Williston athletes are either home or away pursuing their sport. Not long after the game, there is usually a social media post featuring the athletes. This is made possible by the hard work and dedication of multiple photographers and videographers. Although students may not see them practicing hard on the field, pool, or track, they carefully make edits, take photos, and help the athlete’s get recruited with their great film work. The videos and the photos of the athletes exceeding makes the school look better for possible recruits or incoming students.

International Volleyball Hall of Fame honors newest inductees and award winners

HOLYOKE — The International Volleyball Hall of Fame, located at 444 Dwight St., inducted nine new members in its 2026 class and highlighted four special award winners on Oct. 17. Before the enshrinement ceremony, the IVHF hosted its annual mayor’s reception at the IVHF Museum on Oct. 16 to...

UConn’s toughest games are coming early. That’s not ideal for March: Mike Anthony

After facing a long list of power teams in November and December, UConn is unlikely to be tested down the stretch.

Cormier Leads Taconic Past Wahconah

DALTON, Mass. – Gracie Cormier led the Taconic volleyball team in three categories Tuesday as the Thunder beat Wahconah in three sets. Cormier recorded eight kills, seven aces and six digs in the 25-21, 25-10, 25-22 win. “Very important win tonight as we try to hang onto our sixth-place...

Men's Golf Second Following 36 Holes at NE10 Championship

When and Where: October 19, 2026 – Longmeadow, Mass. (Twin Hills Country Club) Score: Southern New Hampshire University – 585 (2nd/7) Junior Andrew Surprenant (Boscawen, N.H.) fired a 4-under 67 in the second round of the Northeast 10 Championship on Monday at Twin Hills Country Club to climb into second place. The two-time defending NE10 Champion Southern New Hampshire University men's golf team is also in second with 18 holes to play.

Men's Golf Wraps Up NE10 Championship in Seventh Place

LONGMEADOW, Mass. – The Saint Anselm College men's golf team concluded competition at the 2026 Northeast 10 Conference Championship on Tuesday at Twin Hills Country Club, finishing seventh in the seven-team field. The Hawks carded a 35-over 319 in the final round to finish with a three-round total of...

Men's Golf sits in fifth after Day One of the NE10 Championship

LONGMEADOW, Mass. – The Assumption University men's golf team sits in fifth place after the opening round of the 2026 Northeast 10 Conference Championship on Monday afternoon at Twin Hills Country Club. THE BASICS. Finished 5th/7 (+35) T-3rd - CJ Strong (E | 73/69) 12th – Christopher Stilwell (+6...