A year removed from another league championship and a second place finish at the Western Mass. Division 2 championships, the Frontier Regional girls track & field team comes into the spring season with experience along with some new talent.
All signs point to continued dominance for Frontier.
“We are working hard to build a strong team with a solid base of returning girls,” Frontier coach Bob Smith said. “And many very talented newcomers.”
One of the newcomers is junior Louise Flagollet, who transferred from Pioneer Valley Regional. Flagollet specializes in the high jump and has some plans for the event.
“I really want to get up to five-four again in the high jump,” Flagollet said. “I think I can. But that’s a goal. I want to be able to that a little more consistently.”
She will also run the 400-meter and participate in relays, among other events. Flagollet is still getting to know her new teammates.
“It’s really nice getting to know people’s strong suits and what they are good at,” Flagollet said. “But I recognize a lot of people from indoor and I think we could have a pretty strong team.”
Senior Madelyn Antes specialized in the 400-hurdles last season. Maia Christensen is set to attack the high jump. Phoebe Radner is coming off an impressive indoor season in sprinting events.
The Frontier boys track and field team has talent up and down the roster. The team also has a healthy Luke Howard for distance events.
“We have all of our throwers back,” Frontier coach Walt Flynn said. “He finally (Howard) healed. He was in recovery for most of last season…that’s an improvement for us over last year.”
Ezra Rich and John Reloj will lead the throwers for Frontier. Another important piece for the Redhawks is distance runner Evan Hedlund. After taking the winter to train on his own, Hedlund has a focus on the mile and the 2-mile. He has a goal of completing the 2-mile in under nine minutes.
“Only time will tell,” Hedlund and said. “I am just looking for a consistent season. I always peak at states.”
Adrien Pazmandy, Kai Fripp and Howard will attack the 4×800 relay with Hedlund this season. Pazmandy had an excellent indoor season in sprinting events for Frontier.
Mohawk
COACH: Joe Chadwick (girls), Tim Shearer (boys)
LEAGUE/DIVISION: Intercounty
BOYS ROSTER: Seniors — Peter Healy, Malcolm Briggs, Charlie Georgantas; Juniors — Tanner Biagini, Aidan Gauthier, Luke Reed, Cole Cross, Sam Barrows; Sophomores — Carson Richardson, Rex Kuoppala, Aymeric Loucka, Leo Boltz, Peter Macmillan; Freshmen — Cole Raffa, Tristan Feinstein, Josh Cerone, Sawyer Thurber, Oliver Ferris’ Eighth grade —Everett Long, Xerxes Law, Tristan Towe, Cooper Morey, Liam Zarotny, AJ Redeker, Gus Foote, Ricky Davis, Thomas Pariseau; Griffin MacLean, Chase Hamel, Lucas Vidal, Bob Feury, Calvin Long, Isaac Kovalchick, Otto Misenheimer, Tripp Thompson, Elias Bzomowski.
GIRLS ROSTER: Seniors — Ella Thompson, Cammie Thompson, Anya Read, Cleome Gardner, Emma Canaday, Aryannah Boltz-Thurman. Juniors —Brianna Bowie, Heidi Helenek, Virginia Krezmien, Natalie Lanoue, Sam Mizula, Katie Osterman, Morgan Raffa. Sophomores — McKenzie Sonntag, Claire Johnston, Zephyr Jetzon, Naomi den Ouden, Payton Blanchard, Libby Amstein. Freshman — Anna Whitaker, Zoe Mojallali, Grace Earle; Eighth grade — Grace Sisum, Samantha Krumm-Poulin, Georgia Gauthier, Laurel Colbeck, Katelyn Bozek; Seventh grade — Ellie Rubinaccio, Molly Ross, Hailey Martin, Jo cross, Lili Adams.
OUTLOOK: Virginia Krezmien is a force in distance running for the Warriors. Heidi Helenek impressed during the winter in sprinting and hurdling events. Naomi den Ouden is another distance runner poised to have a strong season. For the boys, watch out for Tanner Biagini in sprinting events and the high jump. Rex Kuoppala and Peter Healy are premium distance runners.
Greenfield
COACH: Peter Conway (boys), Amy Youmell (girls)
LEAGUE/DIVISION: Intercounty
BOYS ROSTER: Seniors — Dylan Breiwick, Tim Derivolkov, Liam Grahame-Lawson, Jack Laurie, Mark Nero, Zachary Ozdarski, Ryan Pedigree, Alex Scotera, Nate Woodard, Mason Youmell; Juniors — Henry Anhalt, Julian Fornes-Sicam, James Iavorschi, Esteban Barreat-Kenny, Ryan Spofford, Lucian Volosenco; Sophomore —Jon Caron, Hayden Church, Rowan Lewis, Prince Mitchell, Alexandru Parpalov, Kymel Ramsey; Freshman — Grady Anhalt, Declan Joyce, Siah Maysonet, Derek Scotera, Isaac Trip. Eighth grade — Gavin Davis, Yothnais Miranda, Jay Philstetler, Xavier Woodard; Seventh grade — Oliver Audet, Chazz Badillo, Darby Cardin, Wes Darling, Ethan Duong, Ben Woodard.
GIRLS ROSTER: Seniors — Holly Babineau, Alice Fortin, Kristina Kostov, Auburn Mass, Suhani Patel, Nina St. Clair. Juniors — Levi Badillo, Delia Ekblom, Isabella Ekblom, Lauren Helie, Ashlyn Koscinski, Bella Lafleur, Miel Snir-Alvarado, Alice Wondolowski. Sophomores — Annie Cobileanschi, Natalia Cody, Rose Fortin, Kyra Tamsin. Freshman — Brooklynn Tillson; Eighth grade — Megan Bacigalupo, Sophia Budrawich, Grace Fortin, Jaileen Garcia, Lyric Grossett, Juliana Helie, Tailyn James, Skyler Kinsmith, Modesty Matos, Bella Mitchell, Autumn Pickup, H’Azayzel Rivera; Seventh grade —Lillian Caron, Kenzie Cussick, Mylee Demers, Rihanna Figueroa, Jordyn Johnson.
OUTLOOK: Mason Youmell takes his athleticism to the spring season for multiple events for the Green Wave. Kymel Ramsey is a blur in sprinting events. In distance events, keep an eye on Alex Scotera, Ryan Spofford and Dylan Breiwick. Zach Ozdarski is an effective thrower for Greenfield. Alice Fortin has a personal best of 54-6 in the javelin from last season. Suhani Patel is a player to watch in all jumping events. Kyra Tamsin enters her sophomore year to compete in sprinting, hurdles and jumping events.
Turners Falls
COACH: Leslie Charles (girls), Isaac Bingham (boys middle school)
LEAGUE/DIVISION: Intercounty
GIRLS ROSTER: Seniors — Tristan Bliss, Dani Chagon, Molly Howe, Anya Livingstone, Shelby Senn, Payton Tierney. Juniors — Mara Gray, Emma Sibley. Sophomores —Kourtney Cummings, Morgan DeLuca, Laura Fuess, Jazzy Gonzalez, Cece LaFlamme, Abby Lenois, Addi Lively, Alyssa Nelson, Izzy Thompson, Carly Walsh, Jakhia Williams; Freshmen — Izzy Allen, Zoe Morrison, Belemy Sonta. Eighth grade —Ellie Gonzalez, Amber Marcy, Daisah Ovalle-Perez; Seventh grade —Aria Berube, Nova Gallup, Grace Giguere, Brenna Guilbault. Sixth grade — Beverly DeJesus.
BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL: Eighth grade — Anthony Cronin, Tyler Girard, Cooper Hobbs; Seventh grade — Justin Jose Abarua-Corona, Ryker Bray, Lucian Carlo, William Tyler. Sixth grade — John Lemerise-Reinking, Bentley Taylor.
OUTLOOK: Tristan Bliss could smash some records in the discuss in her senior season. Jakhia Williams is looking to qualify for state competition in the 100-meter for the third straight year as a sophomore. She also added the 100-hurdles this season. Abby Lenois is someone to watch in the high jump.
Pioneer
COACH: Paul Hake
LEAGUE/DIVISION: Intercounty
BOYS ROSTER: Junior — Carter Berthiaume; Sophomore — Lorenzo Bordas; Middle School — Jovani Borgos, Griffin Buxton.
GIRLS ROSTER: Sophomores — Maddie Keefe, Esme Moran, Mystic Glenn; Freshman — Harper Hake, Amelia Hescock, Sophia Wood, Serenity Brown; Middle School — Liliana Bordas, Joslynn Brown, Addison Chapin, Talitha Costello, Elisa Hanono, Emma Koppenheffer, Emma Lanoue, Olivia Miller, Hannah Skorupa.
OUTLOOK: Carter Berthiaume had a monster season indoors and plans to bring the same energy to the spring season. Berthiaume jumped six foot, four inches during the indoor season and made it all the way to New Englands. Addison Chapin will focus on the high jump and javelin but will partake in various sprinting events. Harper Hake holds multiple school record in distance events for indoor track. She will compete in all distance events for the Panthers.
Mahar
COACH: Sarah Woodward
LEAGUE/DIVISION: Intercounty
BOYS ROSTER: Seniors —Orion Whitehouse, Danny Quigley, Ronnie Stone, Harol Ponce; Juniors — Kaden Vorce, Riley Murphy, Michael LaPlante, Max Kimball, Carter Hardy, Coltin Fausett, Herlackmung Calypso; Sophomores —Isiah Whitmore, Isaiah Torres, Jahleel McGinnis, Preston Ford, Ishan Coburn; Freshman — Caleb Wandrei, Sheamus Reynonds, Aryan Kheti, Lucas Hart, Silo Eaton, Lee Cruz; Eighth grade — Henry Wood, James Vellejos, Wendell Teter, Bentley Sanchez, Preston Reid, Ben Norwood, Ronan Mahoney, Lysander Lopez-Baez, Nikolas Fregeau, Jack Fitzgerald, Robbie Farrow, David Eadie, Harry Doody. Seventh grade — Danny LaPlante, Braden LeBlanc, Jacob Piscitello.
GIRLS ROSTER: Seniors — Zariah Stone, Ella Manson, Julia Hatch, Angelina Alonso; Juniors — Stellina Moore, Madilyn, Kathryn McGinness, Kamryn Hart, Yasmin Gomes, Mckaylan Dunn, Scarleth Aranda-Lebron. Sophomores — Taylor Paluk, Alexis Murcell. Freshman —Aubrey Johnson. Eighth grade —Aria Whitehouse, Khazey, Rogalski, Phoebe Merrill, Ashtry Florentino, Annabelle Esparza’ Seventh grade: Cassiy Goss, Addison Glatczak, Maggie Ringer.
OUTLOOK: Stellina Moore was a dominant in multiple events as a sophomore and it can only get better this season. Madilyn Moore specializes in throwing events for the Senators. Kathryn McGinnis (multis) and Danny Quigley (sprints/jumps) are two more athletes to watch for the Senators.
Athol
COACH: Fred Marks (boys), Bill LaRose (girls)
LEAGUE/DIVISION: Intercounty
BOYS ROSTER: N/A
GIRLS ROSTER: Juniors — Piper Bailey, Maliah Clark; Sophomores — Jada Cowen, Serena Nkengafe; Freshman — Keya Tucker, Kamrya Clark, Avery Williams, Nakeila Bueno, Emily Abram, Jessiana Soler; Eighth grade — Azyia Britt, Sofia Fredette, Annelise Devries; Seventh grade — Bella Tararra, Shania Luna, Luna Luna, Maggie Day. Sixth graders — Emily Fitzgerald, Zoey Rivers.
OUTLOOK: For the girls squad, watch out for Piper Bailey in the long jump and sprints. Maliah Clark should impress in the long jump. Kamrya Clark is someone to watch throwing events.
Franklin Tech
COACH: Roman Tsipenyuk, Oliver Rodgers
LEAGUE/DIVISION: Intercounty
BOYS ROSTER: Seniors — William Thomas, Jackson Morey, Dillon Laffond, Jared Currier, Carsten Couture, Maxon Brunette, Camden Bonnett, Samuel Bodenstein, Liam Bliss. Juniors —Truman Long, Justin Lent, Dyllan Duval, Wyatt Dejnek, Evan Alden. Sophomores — Keith Warger, Jacob Thomas, Dustin Reade, Johnny McIntyre, Ashton Marshall, Trevor Magnant, Connor Livingstone, William Hutchinson, James Edson, Sawyer Cadran. Freshman — Robert Teaca, Jacob Taylor, Leo McDonald, Lincoln LaFleur, Matthew Guilbault, Jackson Feury, Braden Couture, Jaxson Byrne, Zachary Brown.
OUTLOOK: Some athletes to watch are Carsten Couture (sprints), Sam Bodenstein (sprints), Ashton Marshall (sprints, jumps) and Leo McDonald (distance),
