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WooSox’ Jamie Westbrook on his Western Mass. hometown: ‘I’m proud to be from Holyoke’
WORCESTER -- In Jamie Westbrook’s hometown, “if you can survive there, you can survive anywhere.”. The 28-year-old’s baseball career has taken him all over, across the country and all the way to Japan when he was a member of the silver-medal-winning U.S. National Baseball team in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Now, his journey has brought him close to home.
Southwick, May 06 High School 🏐 Game Notice
There are 2 high school 🏐 games in Southwick. The East Longmeadow High School volleyball team will have a game with Southwick Regional School on May 06, 2024, 16:00:00 CST. The East Longmeadow High School volleyball team will have a game with Southwick Regional School on May 06, 2024, 17:15:00 CST.
Week 5: West Springfield @ Westfield, Amherst @ Pope Francis, Canterbury @ Wilbraham and Monson
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Week 5 finished up with West Springfield taking on Westfield, Amherst facing Pope Francis, and Canterbury visiting Wilbraham and Monson. Copyright 2024. Western Mass News (WGGB/WSHM). All rights reserved.
Pittsfield Downs West Springfield for Second Time in One Day
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Pittsfield baseball team completed a successful road trip to take on the West Side Terriers, winning the “nightcap,” 5-1, after finishing an eight-inning game suspended from earlier this season. In Saturday’s regularly scheduled game, Morrie Fried went 2-for-3 with a triple, a...
Shane Harrington named Longmeadow football head coach, looks forward to building relationship between varsity, youth program
There is a new head football coach at Longmeadow. Shane Harrington was announced as the program’s next coach via the team’s Twitter/X account on Apr. 30. Harrington previously served as the offensive coordinator at South Hadley. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
The Westfield News Scoreboard: Andre Phaneuf spins win for Bombers baseball
Westfield pitcher Andre Phaneuf threw a complete game, striking out eight batters to help the Bombers (9-2) avenge an early season loss to Taconic on Saturday in Pittsfield. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Week 5 Friday Night Feature
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The East Longmeadow Spartans looked to get back to their winning ways on Friday as they took on the Tigers of Springfield Central. East Longmeadow Head Coach Craig DiFranco said his team has been getting ready for much of the week for the big game. He...
Pittfsfield Gets Walkoff Win over West Side
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Ben Jacob scored on a passed ball with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning Saturday to give Pittsfield a 7-6 win over West Springfield in the continuation of a game suspended earlier this season due to darkness. Jacob started the inning with...
Week 5: South Hadley @ Belchertown, Chicopee Comp @ Belchertown, East Longmeadow @ West Springfield, Minnechaug @ East Longmeadow
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Week 5 of Friday Night Frenzy began with South Hadley and Chicopee Comp taking on Belchertown, East Longmeadow facing West Springfield, and Minnechaug playing East Longmeadow. Copyright 2024. Western Mass News (WGGB/WSHM). All rights reserved.
Greenwich Junior Skyliners headline show in Simsbury with Olympic and U.S. medalists to help the fight the battle against cancer
Last week, the New York metro-based Skyliners Junior team, the 2024 World Junior Synchronized bronze medalists whose 20-member roster happens to include four Greenwich residents, Nancy Kessler, Emily Duarte, Danielle Kim and Anna Dolgov, performed in a memorable fundraiser alongside a host of Olympic, World and U.S. champions to help fight the battle against cancer in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Lagess Powers Hoosac Valley Past Comp
CHICOPEE, Mass. – Genevieve Lagess went 5-for-5 with a double and five RBIs Friday to lead the Hoosac Valley softball team to a 16-3 win over Chicopee Comprehensive. Ella Bissaillon was 3-for-5 with a double, and Rachael Wnuk was 2-for-3 with a double in a 16-hit attack for the Hurricanes.
Girls Lacrosse Scoreboard May 3: Muriella Cloutier leads Westfield past Agawam & more
Westfield girls lacrosse was led by a trio of scorers on Friday as the Bombers defeated Agawam, 13-9. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Paul Leads Monument Mountain Softball Past Westfield Tech
WESTFIELD, Mass. – Andrea Paul struck out seven and allowed two earned runs Friday to pitch the Monument Mountain softball team to a 9-6 win over Westfield Tech. Paul helped her cause with a double and an RBI at the plate. Jade Abderhalden doubled and drove in a run,...
Noah Stone, Cole Wojnar leads Chicopee baseball past Chicopee Comp at Dunkin’ Park (video)
HARTFORD, CT — Competing against a city rival is always fun. But it becomes more special when you both play on a field that future major-league players call home. Friday evening marked a significant chapter in the history of the Chicopee baseball team and Chicopee Comp. In their third-ever matchup against each other at Dunkin’ Park, Chicopee ended its two-game losing streak here with a thrilling 4-3 victory against the Colts.
Lynch, Lee Earn 1-0 Win
LEE, Mass. – Bri Lynch struck out 13 hitters on Friday as Lee won its fourth straight game with a 1-0 win over St. Mary’s of Westfield. Lynch allowed just two hits and issued no walks as she lowered her earned run average to 1.60 and kept her strikeout-to-inning ratio above 2-to-1.
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