Buddy Carr and Billy Philpott both potted hat tricks, and the UMass men’s lacrosse team blasted Hofstra, 14-6, in a Colonial Athletic Association contest Friday at Garber Field in Amherst.
The Minutemen (10-4, 5-0 CAA) closed out their regular-season with a perfect league mark and winners of nine games in a row. The team will host the CAA Tournament set to begin on Thursday.
Chris Connolly and Jesse Leung tallied twice for UMass against Hofstra (6-7, 2-3). Connolly registered two assists, while Jeff Trainor dished out three assists in the win.
Goalkeeper Sean Sconone recorded 14 saves in the UMass net. The Minutemen stormed out to a 9-3 halftime lead and never looked back.
UM baseball falls
George Mason right-hander Zach Mort went seven innings without allowing a hit as the Patriots outlasted the UMass baseball team, 2-1, on Friday in Atlantic 10 action. Mort went the distance and allowed just two hits to secure the victory (5-2).
On the other side, UMass junior Justin Lasko pitched well and dealt his second consecutive complete game effort, although he was the recipient of the tough-luck loss (3-3).
Aside from a walk to Cooper Mrowka in the third inning, Mort did not allow a single baserunner until Justen Voghel was hit by a pitch to lead off the eighth. After Brett Evangelista replaced Voghel as a pinch runner, he moved up to second base on an Alec Norton groundout. In a pinch hit situation, Andrew Noonan then broke up the no-hit effort with a single to center field that plated Evangelista.
The Patriots’ two runs came via solo homers off the bat of Greg Popatak. In the bottom of the second inning Popatak clubbed a 1-2 offering over the right field fence to give Mason a 1-0 lead. He went yard again in the sixth with what would prove to be the difference in the game.
The loss drops the Minutemen to 11-20 on the season and 4-12 in the Atlantic 10, while George Mason is now 17-22 and 8-5 against league opponents.
The sides play the middle game of their three-game series today at 2 p.m.
Greenfield Post 81 tryouts
Greenfield Post 81, which features both a senior and junior team, will be conducting registration and tryouts at Veterans Memorial Field at 2 p.m. on the following four dates: this Sunday, May 5, May 6 and May 12. Senior team members must be 19 and under, while juniors must be 17 and under, by Dec. 31, 2018.
Players from all Franklin County schools are eligible to try out. Players are encouraged to make as many tryouts as possible. Please bring your glove, cleats and birth certificates. Those players from a previous Post 81 roster must attend tryouts to be eligible for the 2018 team.
For more information, contact Kyle Phelps (413-522-7317), Bill Phelps (413-774-3954) or Tom Bresciano (413-522-1995).
FC Babe Ruth skills
The Franklin County Babe Ruth League will hold a skill day at the league’s complex behind the Center School in Greenfield today.
The event is set for players ages 12 through 16. Players will take batting practice, field ground balls and fly balls, and will be able to ask questions and receive instruction from Babe Ruth coaching staff. The 12- and 13-year-olds will take the field at 11 a.m. and 14- through 16-year-olds will take the field beginning at 12:30.
Registration forms will also be available for the upcoming Babe Ruth season. For more information, contact Tina Crocker (648-0124) or Joe Mignault (774-3876).
Franklin County clinic
Registrations are now being accepted for the Franklin County Field Hockey Clinic, which takes place July 9-13 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). 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 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.