One Last Game: Pioneer’s seniors aim to finish the dream in D5 state baseball final against Boston English

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

Pioneer Valley Regional is going to need to invest in a bigger trophy case. 

Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Franklin County on fire as local diamond teams charge toward state glory

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Bulletin Board: Isaac Bingham wins 2nd straight Northfield Summer Road Race Series event

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

For the second week in a row, Isaac Bingham led the pack by winning the Northfield Summer Road Race Series event on Thursday.

MIAA softball: Greenfield sets up championship clash with Turners Falls after semifinal rout of Hopedale (PHOTOS)

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

WESTFIELD — After needing to come from behind against West Boylston to reach the MIAA Division 5 Final Four, the Greenfield softball team wasted no time taking command of its semifinal contest against third-seeded Hopedale on Thursday. 

Greenfield’s Youmell tops Franklin County pack at MSTCA West Heptathlon champion

By RYAN AMES

SOUTH DEERFIELD – For the second straight season, Ella Hoogendyk took first place in the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) West Heptathlon, winning with 3,742 points, following Day 2 of events on Wednesday at Frontier Regional.

Bulletin Board: Crumpin-Fox Women’s League opens season

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

The Crumpin-Fox Club Women’s League opened its season on Wednesday with a Throw Out 3 Hole contest, with Taylor Berry-Schumacher taking first with a score of 1-over. 

Turners Falls rallies from 6-run deficit to stun Georgetown, reach MIAA D5 title game

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

LOWELL — The defending MIAA Division 5 softball state champions showed championship mettle on Wednesday. 

Final Four No More: Pioneer baseball breaks through, routs Hopedale for spot in D5 championship at Polar Park

By GARRETT COTE

WESTFIELD — The No. 1 Pioneer baseball team is no stranger to the MIAA Division 5 Final Four. Including this spring, the Panthers have earned a trip to the state semifinals in four consecutive seasons — however they failed to punch their ticket to the championship game in each previous instance.

On The Ridge with Joe Judd: Get outdoors in the month of June!

For those that might not know, June is designated as our National Great Outdoors month, which dedicates an entire month of encouraging everyone to go outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty that’s all around us – both here in New England and around this great nation of ours. Yes, you can certainly travel far into the west, spending quality time in the great National Parks, seeing large, beautiful vistas, interesting wildlife, beautiful rivers, and much more. But you can also find natural beauty right here in New England, with all the sights, sounds, beauty, and amazement that will take your breath away every time you see it, with even an occasional surprise or two thrown in that will simply leave you astounded. So, in honor of the month of June, here’s few ideas that might really get you thinking about how you might get outdoors with the family and friends, or just on your own, and spend some extra time really appreciating all the wild places around us, sometimes, even as close as our own back yards!

Bulletin board: Greenfield 9U Ducks take 2nd place at Swanzey Invitational

The Greenfield 9U tournament team the “Ducks” finished an impressive second place over the weekend at the Swanzey, N.H. Cal Ripken Invitational Tournament.

Tavo Vincent-Warner closes Frontier volleyball career by eclipsing 2,000 career assists

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

The Frontier boys volleyball team is still in its infancy, though coach Sean MacDonald noted a milestone reached in the team’s season finale will take a long time to break. 

Semifinal Preview: Pioneer baseball, Turners and Greenfield softball one win away from state title games

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

There’s always pressure being the top seed in a tournament. 

Track & Field: Greenfield’s Jack Laurie, Frontier’s Julian Adams, Mohawk Trail’s Zephyr Jetzon win events during Day 1 of MSTCA West Heptathlon/Decathlon

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

The opening day of the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) West Heptathlon and Decathlon got underway on Monday at Frontier Regional School in South Deerfield. The heptathlon and decathlon are combined events in track and field where athletes compete in multiple disciplines. The heptathlon is a seven-event competition that the girls compete in while the decathlon is a 10-event competition for the boys.

Bulletin Board: Freedom Credit Union takes down Pipione’s in GGSL contest

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

Evie Abercrombie had four hits while Madison Bernard tacked on three hits in Freedom Credit Union’s 5-2 Greenfield Girls Softball League victory over Pipione’s Sport Shop on Monday at Murphy Park.

Greenfield Post 81 set to open its 2025 American Legion season

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

The Greenfield Post 81 Senior American Legion team is hoping to build on a strong season a year ago when it went 13-6, and based on how the majority of the team has performed during the high school season, the expectations are high for Post 81 this summer. 

Victory Lap with Jessica Lapachinski: Sweating through summer

As the school year comes to an end and children embark on summer break, it can be challenging for parents to carve out time to exercise. Many families are juggling child care, work schedules, limited summer camp hours, and a host of other daily responsibilities while their children are home from school. Yikes. Even the thought is quite overwhelming.

MIAA Track & Field: Mohawk Trail’s Chay Mojallali ties for 2nd in high jump at Meet of Champions

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

The second and final day of the 2025 MIAA Track and Field Meet of Champions took place on Sunday at Fitchburg State University, with Mohawk Trail’s Chay Mojallali producing a big day in the boys high jump. 

Bulletin board: Will Conant, Andy Lesenski capture Mac Sennett Two-Ball title

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

The 45th Mac Sennett Two Ball took place over the weekend at Country Club of Greenfield, with the team of Will Conant and Andy Lesenski taking first place with a score of 57. 

MIAA softball: Offense erupts as No. 1 Hampshire rolls into Div. 4 Final Four via 10-1 win over Frontier (PHOTOS)

By RYAN AMES

WESTHAMPTON – The No. 1 Hampshire Regional softball team’s senior duo of CC Thayer and Teagan Charles combined for five of the Raiders’ nine hits in their 10-1 win over No. 8 Frontier Regional in the MIAA Division 4 state tournament Round of 8 on Sunday afternoon.

MIAA baseball: Pioneer reaches fourth straight Div. 5 Final Four following 8-1 win over Greenfield

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

NORTHFIELD — The Pioneer baseball team has made a habit of reaching the MIAA Division 5 Final Four.