Bulletin Board: JRB Disposal takes down Liberty Tax Sharks in Greenfield co-ed softball contest

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

Madison Atkocaitis knocked five hits including two doubles while driving in five in JRB Disposal’s 28-13 win over the Liberty Tax Sharks in a Greenfield Co-ed Adult Softball League contest Friday. 

Turners Falls roots, Amherst future: Jack Putala set to lead Hurricanes football program

By GARRETT COTE

AMHERST — The Amherst Regional High School football team will be under new direction next season, as 24-year old Jack Putala steps in to take the reins of the Hurricane program. Putala served as Amherst’a defensive coordinator for the last three seasons and is replacing Vinnie Guiel, who coached the team from 2022-2024.

Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: A Life in the Crowd, Dick Quinn steps away after decades behind the scenes at Williams

Good morning!Dick Quinn will retire on Monday after 36 years of covering Williams College athletics. A good sports information director is hard to find, and Quinn was one of the best. Every week there’d be another email from him about a softball pitcher or high jumper, and to tell the truth sometimes it got downright annoying.

Phillips takes over at Mahar, aims to build girls hoops powerhouse

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

Francis Phillips is excited to get going with the Mahar girls basketball team. 

Bulletin Board: CCG’s Andy Lesenski qualifies for 2025 Massachusetts Amateur Public Links Championship

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

Another 2025 Massachusetts Amateur Public Links qualifier took place on Thursday at Gardner Municipal Golf Course, with the top 14 finishers and ties advancing to the Public Links Championship scheduled for July 29-30 at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston. 

Minutemen reload: 11 newcomers set to suit up as UMass completes 2025-26 roster

By RYAN AMES

UMass hockey head coach Greg Carvel has assembled his roster for the upcoming 2025-26 season following the announcement of its final two recruits, this past week.

UMass prospects set for 2025 NHL Draft spotlight in Los Angeles

By RYAN AMES

The 2025 NHL Draft is here at last and prospective players are set to hear their names called at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Friday.

Bulletin Board: Kajka, Magic take down Defenders in summer softball action

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

Emily Kajka struck out seven and didn’t allow a hit in three innings work in the circle for the Magic, which scored 10 runs in the first to take down the Defenders, 16-1, in five innings during a Franklin County Summer Softball League Contest Wednesday at Murphy Park. 

Bulletin Board: Ginger Cat Sealcoating wins GMLB AA championship

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

The Greenfield Minor League Baseball AA Championship series wrapped up on Tuesday, with Ginger Cat Sealcoating winning the title via a 9-3 victory over Gagne Wealth Management at Lunt Field.

From the diamond to the fairway, Franklin County athletes power through the heat

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

After a cold spring filled with rain, the summer heat arrived in a big way in Franklin County this week.

Planting the seeds of a lifetime sport: Country Club of Greenfield’s Youth Golf Camp celebrating 34th year this week

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

GREENFIELD — Country Club of Greenfield PGA Professional Kevin Piecuch has been running a summer youth camp for the last 34 years at the club, with interest in golf continuing to grow in the region and around the country. 

Bulletin Board: Keith Burch, Gunnar Moore qualify for Massachusetts Amateur Public Links Championship

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

Round one of the 2025 Massachusetts Amateur Public Links qualifier took place on Monday at Westover Golf Course in Granby, with  the top 14 placers plus ties advancing to the championship round, which is set for July 29-30 at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston. 

Orange’s Mitchell Krasco places 38th in triple jump at New Balance Nationals

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

Orange’s Mitchell Krasco traveled to Franklin Field in Philadelphia to compete in the New Balance Outdoor Track and Field Nationals on Saturday, going against the best high school athletes in the country. 

Bulletin Board: Greenfield Tennis Cup scheduled for Saturday

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

The Greenfield Tennis Cup is scheduled for Saturday, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Beacon Clay Courts. It is a singles, round robin format with men’s and women’s divisions. 

Bulletin board: Greenfield Post 81 rallies past West Springfield for 1st victory

Trailing 4-0 into the bottom of the seventh inning, it seemed like Greenfield Post 81 was headed toward a third consecutive loss to open its American Legion Senior Division season on Friday night.

Major shakeup: New PVIAC league alignments set for 2025-26 season

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

When high school sports returned after the COVID-19 pause, it was a natural time to shake things up.

Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Pitching duels, walk-off dreams, and one shocking Sox trade

Good morning!The night before Madi Liimatainen pitched for Turners Falls in front of 2,000 fans at Sortino Field in Amherst, she gave my 12-year-old grandson Carter her softball jersey. They’re cousins, and over the years they’ve bonded.

Bulletin board: Descavich seals GGSL title with 3-0 win over Gilmore & Farrell

Sammi Suhl smacked two hits, and Descavich Plumbing & Heating captured the Greenfield Girls Softball League Ponytail Division championship on Thursday thanks to a 3-0 victory over Gilmore & Farrell Insurance at Murphy Park in Greenfield.

UMass basketball: Minutemen players peel back layers of farm life at Hadley’s Barnwood Valley (PHOTOS)

UMass basketball: Minutemen players peel back layers of farm life at Hadley’s Barnwood Valley (PHOTOS)-