The second annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk saw 170 athletes get together for a good cause on Nov. 8 in Greenfield.
The Rev. John Williams, a Marine Corps veteran and the priest at Blessed Trinity Parish, organized the patriotic walk/run event last year to celebrate the American military and those who have served. Williams made it a yearly tradition this fall. Marine veteran Maria Burge also helped organize the event.
The overall winner was Daniel Mickus of Greenfield, finishing in 18 minutes, 14 seconds. Marv Giullaume, also of Greenfield, was third overall (22:23.4)
For the female category, Heather De La Barre topped (24:56.4) the field in first place.
In the 18-U female category, Greenfield High School’s Kyra Tamsin took first (26:56.8). Tamsin was 16th overall. Julianna Hamilton (19-39) and Taffy Ruggeri (40-99) won their respective age groups for females. Sofia Ruggeri of Greenfield High School took 17th overall (26:57).
Rounding out the top finishers in the male categories was Julian Fornes Sicam (18-U), Nathaniel Pierce (19-39) and Len Bedaw (40-99).
Schools
The PVIAC announced the field hockey All-League selections on Nov. 10. Coaches and athletic directors voted on the selections. For the Suburban league, Frontier Regional had five representatives. Elsa Brown, Harper Modestow, Addie Harrington, Amelia Bouchard and Rowan Reilly all received recognition. Greenfield’s Kyra Tamsin also secured a selection for the Green Wave.
Franklin County had plenty of representation in the County league selections. The County league champion, Franklin Tech, had six players receive recognition. Abigail Dobias, Amelia Rider, Leah Meattey, Nora Cutting, Redyn Gutierrez and Cammy Jacques all made the list. For Mohawk Trail, Heidi Helenek, Sadie Wilcox, Naomi Den Ouden and Jayda Waters also received selections. Ella Larouche (Turners Falls) and Bella Burnett (Mahar) rounded out the selections for local teams.
Volleyball
Stoneleigh-Burnham 3, MacDuffie 1 — The Owls advanced to the SENE finals with a win over the Mustangs. Several players filled the stat sheet for Stoneleigh-Burnham, including Aby Youmell who had six kills, 13 assists and 14 aces. Macy Buxton added seven kills and 15 aces. Karli Zera recorded eight kills, seven digs and 10 aces. Jenna Hamilton contributed three kills, six digs and three aces. Layla Coffin had a nice match at the service line with five aces.
Track & field
The Sugarloaf Mountain Athletic Club has created a teen indoor track program for interested runners in grades 7-12. Smith College’s indoor track facility will host the program, beginning Dec. 3, which will run for 10 weeks on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m.Registration costs $100 and includes a free running t-shirt.
For more information visit: https://sugarloafmountainathletic.org/events/teen-track-thursdays/
