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)-

Bulletin Board: Nate Pecor sinks hole-in-one at Northfield Golf Club

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

Nate Pecor cracked a hole-in-one on the sixth hole at Northfield Golf Club on Wednesday during the Timmons-Messer League. 

Senior Legion: East Springfield rolls past Greenfield Post 81, 15-1

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

GREENFIELD — East Springfield Post 420 entered Wednesday’s Senior American Legion contest against Greenfield Post 81 with an unblemished 3-0 record and looked every bit the part. 

Cody Booska returns to competition, dominates Mass. Am qualifier with 3-under 69

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

After taking a few years off from competitive golf, Cody Booska returned to compete in a qualifier for the Massachusetts Amateur Championship at Springfield Country Club on Wednesday.

Orange’s own leaps into national spotlight: Krasco to compete at New Balance Nationals

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

Orange’s Mitchell Krasco showed this past weekend he can compete with the best in New England. 

Bulletin Board: 44th Annual Montague Mug Race Kicks Off Aug. 16

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

The 44th Montague Mug Race is right around the corner, with signups ongoing for the race which is scheduled for Aug. 16.

Small school, giant year: Inside Pioneer Valley Regional’s unmatched athletic run

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

It’ll be a long time — if ever — before Pioneer Valley Regional School has an athletic year like the one it just had. 

Bulletin Board: Greenfield Post 81 falls to Pittsfield, 2-0, in season opener

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

The Greenfield Post 81 Senior American Legion team opened its season Monday on the road against Pittsfield Post 68 and it was a pitchers’ duel at Clapp Park. 

Krasco takes silver at New England Track & Field Championships

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

The 2025 New England Interscholastic Outdoor Track and Field Championship took place at Veterans Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut over the weekend, with Mahar’s Mitchell Krasco putting together another impressive performance against the best athletes in the region.