The offense couldn’t get going for the Franklin Tech field hockey team in a 3-0 loss to Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in the MVADA tournament championship game in Upton on Monday afternoon.
The Beavers scored in the first quarter and then scored twice in the fourth quarter to put the game away and capture the trophy. Blackstone Valley had 10 shots on goal and 10 penalty corners during the game. Macy Sullivan had two goals and an assist for the Beavers. Emma Yargeau added another goal late in the fourth quarter.
The Eagles forced five corners and managed only one shot. Redyn Gutierrez made seven saves for Franklin Tech. The Eagles now await state tournament seeding in the Division 4 field.
Schools
The Franklin Tech football team drew the 12th-seed in the MIAA Division 8 state tournament. The Eagles (7-1) have a road game against fifth-seeded Lynn Vocational Technical Institute on Friday night at 7:30. The game is at Manning Field in Lynn.
In non-playoff competition, Frontier Regional travels to Pathfinder for a game at Legion Field on Friday night at 6:30. On Thursday night, Greenfield hosts Smith Vocational at 6 p.m. Mahar Regional has a date with Chicopee at Szot Park on Thursday night at 6 p.m. Athol plays at Ludlow on Thursday at 5:30.
The MIAA announced on Monday that Gillette Stadium is no longer an option for the state tournament championship games. The MIAA will work to find host sites in the meantime. Gillette Stadium began hosting the games in 2007.
Girls soccer
Franklin Tech 3, St. Mary’s 0 — The Eagles shut out the Saints in their final game of the regular season in Westfield. Kaelyn Mclean, Faythe Sobieski and Summer Williams all had goals for the Eagles. Sobieski added two helpers for the offense. Sheyenne Ballentine made four saves to record the shutout.
Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley
Sunday Scotch Doubles: High Single – John Terault and Mike Forgue 100; High Triple- John Terault and Mike Forgue 287; Monday Mixed League —Women’s High Single – Tera Tippett 93; Women’s High Triple- Tera Tippett 257. Men’s High Single – Mike Elie 112; Men’s High Triple- Mike Elie 306; Tuesday Mixed League — Women’s High Single- Jane Stangl 100; Women’s High Triple – Mindy Goodin 277; Men’s High Single – Mike Elie 114; Men’s High Triple – Anthony Gutierrez 304. Wednesday Mixed League — Women’s High Single- Sue Fuller 99; Women’s High Triple- Jill Jablonski 275; Men’s High Single- Lew Goodnow 110; Men’s High Triple- Erich Price 303. Thursday Social League — Women’s High Single – Colleen Barrows 110; Women’s High Triple – Colleen Barrows 293. Men’s High Single – Matt Gilbert 134; Men’s High Triple- Matt Bird 338.
Golf
Country Club of Greenfield
Fall Final Bramble results: 1. Gary Blanchette, George Mount, Barry Dow, Elizabeth Archer — 27 (117); 2. Mark Kennedy, Jason Yuryan, Ernie Patnode, Gail Miller — 23 (121); 3. Josh Harker, Jeff Neipp, Gordon Parker, Sue O’Connor — 21 (123); 4. Mike Archer, Jack Killeen, Elaine Goodhind, Doug Finck — 20 (124); 5. Robert Haigh, Roy Emerson, Lou LaPlante, Brittany Bourassa — 15 (129).
Greenfield Touch Football
Gill Woodworking 20, Sirum 6 — Pat Viencek threw touchdown passes to Jalen Sanders and Cody Underwood in the win for Gill Woodworking. Adam Bastarache added a rushing touchdown, while Alex Bourrasa paced the defense with two interceptions. Derek Hellie and Zak French combined for three sacks. Parker Hickey found Chris Hart for a 11-yard touchdown for Sirum.
Blitzing Bears 0, Tar Heels 0 — A defensive struggle between the Bears and the Tar Heels ended in a tie. The teams combined for seven sacks and four interceptions. The Tar Heels got strong games from Mike Wiggins and Jackie Vu. The Bears had great pressure all day from WaWa Perry, Jordan Miller and Steve Torres.
J&J Athletics 54, Firebirds 6 — Mak Rodgers tossed eight touchdown passes in the victory for J&J Athletics. Cedric Gonnett, Adam Osherow and Trevor Thomas each caught two, while Erik Pardee and Loren Kelly both added additional touchdown receptions. The Firebirds got on the board with a Dan Jenks to Cody Baker touchdown pass.
Youth football
Franklin County Bulldogs (juniors) 32, Easthampton 0 — The Bulldogs blanked the Eagles in a first-round playoff contest. Justin Martin led the offense with two touchdowns. Ben Thompson, Zion Carter and Brock Puchalski also had a touchdown. Damien McCarthy forced a fumble for the defense, recovered by Jace Brunelle.
