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Running store and race promoter 4Run3 goes out of business, leaving WMass charities scrambling
EAST LONGMEADOW – Running shop and race organizer 4Run3 closed abruptly Monday, with owners Tim and Jill Murphy telling their customers via a Facebook post: “We have financially lost everything. Our home, our business, our everything.”. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Starfires add three to coaching staff
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Starfires have filled out their coaching staff for the 2024 season, naming Nate Cormier as hitting coach, Joe Colucci as bench coach, and Scott Ross as assistant coach, manager Paul Bonfiglio announced this past week. “This is a strong group of hard-working baseball coaches; they’re...
The Westfield News Scoreboard: Josh Wagner, Bombers baseball keep rolling
Westfield sophomore pitcher Josh Wagner scattered four hits, six walks and two runs over seven complete innings, and the Bombers offense racked up eight runs to defeat West Springfield on the road Wednesday. Wagner finished with 9 Ks. It was the eighth straight win for Westfield (14-2). If you purchase...
WMass teams compete in Unified Track and Field sectional championship (photos)
HOLYOKE - Twelve schools came together to compete at the Western Massachusetts Unified Track & Field championships on Wednesday in events ranging from shot put and javelin to the long jump and 100-meter dash. In the end, Wahconah won the team title, but the day was more about just winning...
Ethan Purcell helps No. 3 Minnechaug baseball defeat No. 1 Central in regular-season finale (video)
SPRINGFIELD – The No. 3 Minnechaug baseball team, fueled by their recent double-digit loss against No. 1 Central, stepped onto the field with a burning determination to turn the tables on Thursday night. “I came in here knowing we needed to get a win,” Falcons starting pitcher Ethan Purcell...
Higher-than-expected cost will delay pickleball courts at Southwick parks
SOUTHWICK — After gathering several cost estimates for the installation of pickleball courts at Town Hall and Whalley Park, the members of the Parks and Recreation Commission agreed the amount approved last December at Special Town Meeting isn’t enough. “I think it’s fair to say it isn’t going...
Westfield boys lacrosse survives thriller with Nashoba to keep perfect season intact
WESTFIELD – Although the playoffs are still a week or so away, the Westfield High School boys lacrosse team is clearly tournament tested. Tristan Koumentakos and Luke Florek scored four goals apiece and Westfield survived a knock-down, drag-out fight against one of Central Massachusetts top ranked teams, defeating Nashoba, 14-12, Tuesday at home.
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