Top athletes of the century, part one
If you are a sports fan and you were asked to list the top 10 athletes from western Massachusetts from 1900-1999, who would be on your list ? The Springfield Union…
Lenox girls reach state semis before bowing to Sutton
WESTFIELD – Head Coach Matt Cote knew at some point, without Berkshire County Co-MVP Jen Delasco, his girls’ “Cinderella story” was going to end. Last Wednesday (Nov. 14) at Westfield State, for…
Spartans drop finale to Taconic
PITTSFIELD – The Spartan’s football season has taken their share of lumps during the 2012 season. Coming off a one-win season in 2011, the Spartans started the year losing their…
Lenox cross-country team making a trip to state finals
NORTHFIELD – Success has been the norm under 12th-year coach Jeanne Teasdale for the Lenox boys’ and girls’ cross-country team. This year, however, the Millionaires are running their success a…
Lenox girls’ soccer surprises many with Western Massachusetts title
WESTFIELD – When Lenox’s star forward, Jen Delasco, went down with a collarbone injury, head coach Matt Cote wasn’t sure what to expect, especially having to face an undefeated Granby…
Despite loss to Amherst, Williams’ football finishes strong
AMHERST – The Ephs had some setbacks at the beginning of the season, forcing Head Coach Aaron Kelton to deal with injuries, as well as a quarterback controversy, after the…
Spartans reach finals before losing to Belchertown
WESTFIELD – In the past two seasons, the Monument Mountain boys’ soccer team has reached the quarterfinals and semifinals of the Western Massachusetts tournament. This season was just another step.…
Sandy stirs up trouble for horse racing fans
Editor’s Note: In this column, Dick Syriac details how he was affected by Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath. Mon., Oct. 29 Megastorm is coming, should be okay until about 6…
Lenox girls win Western Mass. soccer title
Matt Cote’s team battled through injuries this season including one to their leading scorer, Jen Delasco, but somehow managed to beat both powerhouse Granby (1-0) and Gateway (2-0) in the…
Lee football can’t catch up to Monument Mountain
GREAT BARRINGTON – The Wildcats had hoped to come out against the Spartans last Saturday afternoon, showcasing their no-holds barred passing attack. Instead, it was the Spartans’ quarterback, Ryle O’Brien,…