John Ollari of Millers Falls was chosen as one of three captains for the Westfield State University football team.
Ollari, a junior, joins Evan Cain and Devin Lekan as the team leaders.
A linebacker, Ollari led the Owls with 107 tackles (73 solo). He added 9½ tackles for losses, 2½ sacks and three interceptions with 123 return yards.
Ollari also serves as the Owls’ punter, averaging 40.9 yards per kick. He pinned opponents inside their 20-yard line 11 times and had seven punts of 50 or more yards. He was named a first team all-conference and a second-team All-East Region selection as a punter .
“Some of the things our captains talked about were about overcoming adversity and their demonstration of commitment to our program in the offseason,” said Owls head coach Pete Kowalski. “Those factors were validated in their teammates’ support for our captains. They may be young in age, but they are seasoned in their life experiences and have a deep devotion for Westfield State University and Owls football.”
Northfield Summer Series
Isaiah Morrison geared up for the upcoming high school cross-country season by winning the final Northfield Summer Road Race on Thursday night.
The incoming Greenfield High School senior completed the 3.3-mile race in 20 minutes, 20 seconds, leading the crowd of 33 runners.
Clayton Garland, who runs for Pioneer Valley Regional School, came in second at 21:23, while Joe Sumner was third at 22:02. Tyson LaBombard, another GHS runner, came in fourth at 22:31, and Derek Postema was fifth at 22:36.
Marcy Cabanas won the female race in 23:02 and was sixth overall, while Amelia Simmons was the second female (10th overall) in 25:16. Cabanas was the female winner in 12 of 13 races this summer.
Maynard 5-miler
The 22nd annual Don Maynard Memorial 5-Mile Road Race and 3-mile walk will held Sept. 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Greenfield Municipal Swimming Area.
Online registration is available at www.runreg.com, and t-shirts will be give to the first 100 registered.
For questions or more information, call Chuck Adams at 413-522-6688 or email to rcrchuck@comcast.net.
Montague fall lessons
Montague Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its fall tennis program.
The program is available for children ages 7 and up, and is held on Saturday mornings from Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 at the Turners Falls High School courts. Group lessons are 45 minutes in duration.
Fees are $50 for Montague residents and $55 for nonresidents.
For more information, call MPRD at (413) 863-3216 or log onto www.montague.net.
Ashfield Women’s
Joyce Charland and Francie Hall combined to shoot a 36 to win the Two-Person Scramble tournament during the Ashfield Community Golf Club Women’s League on Thurswday morning.
Katie Benedetti and Diane O’Connell tied for fewest putts with 11 each.
K of C League
Bob Boivin and Steve Brown both recorded a plus-6 to share top weekly point quota honors in the Knights of Columbus Golf League on Wednesday at Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club in Turners Falls.
Rod Brunelle and Bruce MacConnell tied for thrid at plus-5.
Brian Peters was closest to the pin on No. 7 (3 feet, 9 inches), and Matt Kujala was closest on No. 9 (17-0).
Thomas Memorial Ladies
April Melanson had the best point quota at plus-6 in the
Thomas Memorial Ladies Golf League on Wednesday in Turners Falls.
Dorothy Adams was the runner-up at plus-4.
Adams and Marilyn Kostanski tied for low gross at 43.
Kostanski was closest to the pin on No. 7 (16-0).
Jane Smith and Leslie Heath were tied for fewest putts with 15 each.
EDGE tournament
The 10th annual Edge Basketball Golf Tournament will be held Sept. 17 at Northfield Golf Course.
Entry fee for the 9 a.m. shotgun start event is $260 per team and includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, food on the course throughout the day, prizes and a post-tournament meal and prizes.
For more information or to register, email to TheEdgeBasketballClub@gmail.com.
Turners FH fundraiser
The Turners Falls High School field hockey team is hosting a can/bottle drive Saturday.
Donations can be dropped off at Turners Falls High School or behind Ruggeri’s on Deerfield Street in Greenfield from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
If you live in the Gill-Montague School District and would like someone to stop by during that time email coach Megan Gilbert at fieldhockeymeg5@gmail.com.
Valley Storm tryouts
The Valley Storm Softball organization will hold tryouts for its various fast-pitch teams this month.
The Storm has a 12U, 14U and 16U team and the following is information on tryouts for each:
• The 12U team will hold tryouts at Merritt Field at the Sunderland Elementary School on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Players must not be older than 12 on Jan. 1, 2017 to be eligible and it’s recommended that players attend both tryouts, but it’s not required. Preregister by emailing valleystorm12u@gmail.com with name, city of residence and birthday.
Rain dates for tryouts are the next day at the same time and place.
• The 14U team will hold tryouts at Merritt Field on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Players must not be older than 14 on Jan. 1, 2017 to be eligible and it’s recommended that players attend both tryouts, but it’s not required. Pre-register by emailing valleystorm14u@gmail.com with name, city of residence and birthday.
Rain dates for tryouts are the next day at the same time and place.
• The 16U team will hold tryouts at Merritt Field on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Players must not be older than 16 on Jan. 1, 2017 to be eligible and it’s recommended that players attend both tryouts, but it’s not required. Pre-register by emailing valleystorm16u@gmail.com with name, city of residence and birthday.
Rain dates for tryouts are the next day at the same time and place.
Greenfield Rec
The Greenfield Recreation Department is offering youth soccer programs for Grades K-6 this fall.
• Peewee Soccer — For boys and girls in grades K through 2. The program is a small field, 3 vs. 3 program, which introduces passing, dribbling and shooting skills with weekly instruction and scrimmages. The program runs Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. from Sept. 10 through Oct. 29 at the Green River Swimming & Recreation Area. and costs $30 for residents and $35 for nonresidents.
• Travel Junior League — For grades 3 and 4 with practices once during the week and games on Saturday mornings. Teams travel to surrounding towns as part of the Tri-County League for games. Cost is $45 for residents and $50 for non-residents.
• Travel Senior League — For grades 5 and 6 with practices once during the week and games on Saturday mornings. Teams travel to surrounding towns as part of the Tri-County League for games. Cost is $45 for residents and $50 for nonresidents.
Deadline to register for all leagues is Sept. 2 and a $5 late fee will be assessed for late registrations.
Coaches, assistant coaches and volunteers are needed for all levels. To register go to www.greenfieldrecreation.com or to volunteer or for more information contact the Recreation Department at 413-772-1553.
PV pole vault school
The Pioneer Valley Pole Vault School in Bernardston is open by appointment for individual and group lessons through the fall with negotiable rates.
Lessons will be taught by Pioneer Valley Regional School track and Northfield Mount Hermon pole-vault coach Jim Bell, himself a Masters pole vaulter.
For more information, contact Bell at 413-648-8929.