WHATELY — After dominating play through most of the first half, the Frontier Regional boys soccer team had a minute left until the intermission in a scoreless match against Chicopee Comp on Monday afternoon.
The Redhawks got the goal they needed for momentum when Xavier Fripp scored just before the halftime whistle in a 2-0 win over the Colts at sunny and windy Herlihy Field in a Holley League matchup.
Xavier Fripp of Frontier celebrates after scoring against Chicopee Comp, Monday in Whately. Credit: ADAM HARGRAVES / Staff Photo 
Henry Pleasant of Frontier moves up the field against Chicopee Comp, Monday in Whately. Credit: ADAM HARGRAVES / Staff Photo 
Grant Biancamano of Frontier moves against multiple Chicopee Comp defenders, Monday in Whately. Credit: ADAM HARGRAVES / Staff Photo 
Grant Biancamano of Frontier moves up the field against Chicopee Comp, Monday in Whately. Credit: ADAM HARGRAVES / Staff Photo
Frontier snapped a five-game winless streak. Possession wasn’t a problem for the Redhawks, and the scoring chances multiplied as the game moved forward. Late in the game, the Chicopee Comp defense was under intense pressure from the Frontier attack.
“I thought today we looked better trying to create scoring chances,” Frontier coach Evan Horton said. “In the past, we have not created chances in the first half. Then I feel like our chances become fewer and fewer as the game has gone on through frustration. I felt it was the opposite today.”
Sebastian Forhan fed Fripp on the first goal, sending the Redhawks into halftime with a 1-0 lead. Fripp found himself with the ball after Forhan’s entry into the 18-yard box.
“It bounced right to me in the box, and I knew time was running out in the half,” Fripp said. “I stayed composed and put it away. It set us off and we didn’t have to restart in the second half. We could keep our momentum.”
Frontier is ranked 21st in the MIAA Division 4 power rankings. With good opponents upcoming, the Redhawks could move up the rankings with victories. The first step was a win over the Colts.
“Right now, we are trying to get a handle on things and calm things down,” Horton said. “But we’ve talked about it, a lot. For us, it’s transitioning out of a defensive position into a more attacking position…with the competition coming up, we have to figure out how to get goals.”
Fripp set up Frontier’s second-half goal. The senior midfielder sent a beautiful cross to the far post where Sebastien Migeon gained possession. Migeon settled and fired, giving the Redhawks a 2-0 lead.
Frontier’s stout defense did not give up many chances to the Chicopee Comp offense. Goalkeeper Mason Weis made three saves in the shutout.
Golf
Frontier 168, Pioneer 190 — Addy Wood and Braiden Dion both shot a 41 for the Redhawks in a win over the Panthers at Northfield Golf Course. Christian Powell carded a 42 for Frontier. Leading the way for Pioneer was Weston Jones, who finished with a 45.
Franklin Tech 165, Hopkins 185 — The Eagles (14-0) stayed hot with a win over the Golden Hawks at Westover Golf Course. Jack Day was the medalist, shooting a 40. Braeden Talbot and Brady wood both finished with a 41 for the Eagles.
Boys soccer
Franklin Tech 4, Pioneer 0 — The Eagles shut out the Panthers in Northfield.
Westfield Tech 5, Mahar 0 — The Tigers cruised past the Senators at the Woodward Complex.
Field hockey
East Longmeadow 4, Greenfield 0 — The Spartans got goals from Abigail Kusnierz, Brooke Pelzek, Ella Bailey and Abigail Meehan in the win over the Green Wave (1-7) at Woodcock Field. Hailey Sadler made 18 saves in net for Greenfield.
Volleyball
Pioneer 3 Mahar 0 — Sophia Wood had nine kills and 10 assists for the Panthers (5-4, 5-3 Western) in the sweep of the Senators at Messer Gymnasium. Set scores were 25-11, 25-18 and 25-14. It was a special day for Pioneer.
“This was an especially meaningful win for the girls, as they were playing without their teammate Greta Lewis on the sideline,” Pioneer coach Shannon Connolly said. “Greta underwent surgery today for the ACL injury she suffered during our season opener against Greenfield. The girls carried her with them onto the court and fought hard for the win.”
Evangeline Lewis added six digs, six aces and seven digs. Corrie Glenn added six kills to the offense and five digs for the defense.
Franklin Tech 3, Turners Falls 1 — Madison Petengill had 15 aces for the Eagles in the win over the Thunder in Montague. Set scores were 25-15, 26-24, 16-25 and 25-18. Pettengill added five kills and seven digs. Emma Petersen had three aces, four kills and four digs for Franklin Tech (8-2, 7-0 Western)
Abby Moffatt had 13 digs for the Thunder. Maddie Haight played set up with 12 assists. Jakhia Williams led the hitting attack with six kills.
Mohawk 3, Drury 0 — Behind a strong game from Emmalee Inman, the Warriors swept the Blue Devils in Buckland. Inman had 14 aces and seven kills for Mohawk. Maddie Finn added four aces and three assists.
Friday results
Turners Falls 3, Southwick 2 — Maddie Haight came alive in the Thunder’s win over the Rams. Haight had six kills, 12 aces and 11 assists. Abby Moffatt had 20 digs, with Jakhia Williams adding eight kills. Set scores were 26-24, 18-25, 18-25, 26-24 and 16-14.
