After falling in a tight second set, Athol High School rebounded with two wins to close out Southwick-Tolland Regional High School, 25-16, 25-27, 26-24, 25-20, in an independent boys’ volleyball match Wednesday night in Southwick.
The Red Raiders improved to 7-3 overall with the victory, their second in a row. Athol is back in action tonight when Leominster High School comes to Mallet Gymnasium for a 6 p.m. start.
Justin Blake continued his strong run of play with a team-high 19 kills against Southwick. Jordan Carrasquillo joined him in double figures with 10 kills. Nick Casella contributed nine kills.
Colby Soltysik just missed 50 assists in the victory, as the sophomore amassed 49 assists for Athol.
Blake and Casella had 19 digs each to lead the defensive effort. Hudson Carlson amassed two solo blocks, while Zach Aldich contributed all over with three kills, an ace and two digs.
NMH lacrosse falls
Isaac Pope had two goals, and Zack Gordon and Charlie Kenyon also tallied, but Northfield Mount Hermon School fell to St. Paul’s School, 11-4, in a boys’ lacrosse game Wednesday afternoon.
Franklin County clinic
Registrations are now being accepted for the Franklin County Field Hockey Clinic, which will take place July 9 through 13 at Greenfield High School.
The clinic is run by GHS coach Erin Thayer as well as Green Wave players. It is open to students entering grades third through seventh.
The clinic runs each day from 9 a.m. until noon and costs $150. Players can purchase an equipment package (which includes stick, ball, bag and shin guard) for an additional $56. Mouth guards must be warn to play.
The clinic will focus on stretching and footwork drills, fundamental skills, and offensive and defensive skills as well as small games and 7 vs. 7 scrimmages.
To register or for more information contact Thayer (Esuchanek@aol.com). The registration deadline is June 29.
Turners Suburban tryouts
The Turners Falls 14-and-under Suburban softball team will hold tryouts on May 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Turners Falls High School varsity softball field. The rain date is May 13.
One parent or guardian must be present after tryouts for a quick overview of the summer league. A player is eligible if she did not turn 15 before Jan 1, 2018.
League play begins on June 19 and ends the week of Aug. 6. Games are played on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
For more information, contact coach Jenna Putala at 413-824-9549 or Jason Salls at 413-923-1196.
Girls’ hoop coach sought
Turners Falls High School is accepting applications for the varsity girls’ basketball position for the 2018-19 season.
Applicants should include cover letter, resume and two reference letters to:
Adam Graves, Athletic Director, Turners Falls High School, 222 Turnpike Road, Turners Falls, MA, 01376
GHS baseball breakfast
The Greenfield High School baseball team will host a breakfast fundraiser on Sunday at the 99 Restaurant.
The fundraiser will run from the hours of 7:30 a.m. until 10 a.m., and cost is $9 per person. Tickets are available at the door or players on the team will also be selling them.
Greenfield Rec League
Registration is open for the Greenfield Recreation Tennis League, with play set to begin the week of May 20.
The league is open to players 16 years old to adult. There will be one match per week on the clay courts in Greenfield. The format is singles, best-of-three sets, and players set up their own time to play.
The cost to register is $25 for Greenfield residents and $35 for non-residents. The deadline to register is May 13. To register or if you have any questions, call Rick Miner at 413-824-1695.
FC Hoop Clinic
The 21st annual Franklin County Hoop Clinic sponsored by DRIVE Hoops will take place from July 16 through 20 at Greenfield High School.
The clinic will run daily from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and is open to boys and girls ages 6 through 14. Cost is $150 per participant and includes breakfast and lunch.
The clinic, which will be limited to the first 60 participants, will be run by Hopkins Academy boys’ varsity basketball coach Angelo Thomas and Greenfield High School girls’ varsity basketball coach John Hickey.
For more information, contact Thomas at 824-6679.