The fourth and final Saturday of Franklin County Babe Ruth League practice/clinics will be this Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon at Abercrombie Field in Greenfield.
In addition to the clinic, which includes developing and improving players skills, National Federation of High School Rules Instructor Steve Wall will explain the new school baseball rules and how they will affect play from 11-12. The league will also be taking registrations for its fall ball league.
The fee per session is $10. Registration will be at the field. A limited number of scholarships are available. Questions can be directed to Tina Crocker (413-896-8576) or Joe Mignault (413-774-3876).
Frontier Mantle wins
Kyle Barnes was 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI, as Frontier Alber Hearing Services thumped Northampton, 11-2, in a Pioneer Valley Youth Baseball League Mickey Mantle game on Monday night in South Deerfield.
Kevin Baumann (three RBIs) and Dylan Martin (RBI) had two hits apiece to pace the Frontier offense. Tynan Creagh tripled and drove in two runs, while Gehrig Brynda, Tyler Baranowski, Tom Alber and Ethan Russell all added a single. Baranowski was the winning pitcher.
Ashfield Tuesday Night
Bob Jillson, Robin Hartnett, Bev Williams and Tony Warhol posted a winning total of 31 as the Ashfield Community Golf Course’s Tuesday Night Twilighters League played a best ball format.
Norma Labelle, Cyndie Stetson, Terry Norwood and Diane O’Connell were second with a score of 33.
Four Rivers seeks coaches
Four Rivers Charter Public School is actively seeking two coaches for the upcoming fall season.
The school is seeking a qualified girls’ varsity soccer coach who knows and understands soccer, has a positive attitude, loves to coach and loves working with teenagers.
Four Rivers is also seeking a cross country coach to work with all students for the upcoming fall season. The school is looking for a qualified candidate who knows and understands running, training plan design, has a positive attitude, loves to coach and loves working with teenagers. Coaching includes a mix of in-person (outdoors) and remote coaching (online). Specific COVID protocol is being followed to make modified distance athletic programs possible.
All interested candidates should contact Four Rivers Athletic Director Kyle Bissell at athletics@fourriverscharter.org.
GTA Meet & Greet
The Greenfield Tennis Association (GTA) is holding a meet & greet tennis event this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. at the Highland Park tennis courts.
The format is doubles, and the play level is casual and fun. Players can leave whenever they’d like. If you are new to the area, or if you’ve been meaning to pick up your racket again, this is a great opportunity.
New balls and refreshments will be provided, and social distancing and mask wearing will be practiced when appropriate. Participants may want to bring a portable chair as well.
