Gianna Conte made it a Senior Night to remember.
The Greenfield softball star recorded her 100th career strikeout, tossing a five-inning perfect game and also smacking a double, triple and three RBIs at the plate to lift the Green Wave to a 14-0 victory over Mohawk Trail in a Franklin County League tilt under the lights at Vets Field in Greenfield.
“She couldn’t do much more on her Senior Night,” lauded Greenfield coach John Hickey of Conte. “I’m really proud of the way she’s performed all year for us.”
Conte and fellow senior Katie Haselton made it a memorable night for Greenfield (7-2, 7-2). Haselton was 1-for-3 with an RBI, and she’s made a big impact this spring after playing for the first time since eighth grade.
“She’s been a big part and addition to our team,” Hickey said of Haselton.
Kelsey Richardson and Amber Bergeron each hit home runs to power Greenfield, while Carly Blanchard was 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBIs.
Athol 13, Mahar 1 — Lindsey LeBlanc struck out 12 in the circle, and the offense received hits from eight different batters as Athol rolled past rival Mahar, 13-1, in a five-inning Franklin County League softball contest Monday evening in Athol.
The Bears improved to 7-3 overall, 6-3 in the FCL to remain in a tie for third place with Frontier. Both teams are one game behind second-place Greenfield.
“We’re taking it one game a time, literally one game at a time,” explained Athol coach Sharon Chauvette, whose team plays Frontier on Tuesday and still has a game left against Greenfield.
LeBlanc allowed two hits and one walk in her outing, which was aided by a nine-run bottom of the third inning to break things open. Reily Polana was 3-for-4 with a triple, three RBIs and two runs scored to lead the way. Sadey Lehtomaki clubbed a home run in the third inning, while Abby Kirwin (double), Jenna Bonenfant and LeBlanc (double) all had a hit and two RBIs. Lexi Forte (double), Kennedy Vaillancourt and Emma Bacigalupo contributed a hit and an RBI of their own.
Mahar’s Keanna Thompson singled and drove in a run for the visitors, while Mackinley Drew also had a hit and scored the Senators’ run in the top of the fourth.
Frontier 5, Pioneer 1 — Olivia Deane provided a solid start in the circle, and host Frontier received timely hitting en route to a 5-1 victory over Pioneer in FCL action Monday in South Deerfield.
Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the third, the Redhawks pushed three runs across to snatch control. Macy Ring’s single propelled the rally, as Ashley Taylor, Makayla Santos and Jillian Apanell all came across in the frame.
Lucia Doulette helped provide some insurance in the fifth inning when she launched a solo home run for Frontier (7-3, 6-3). Santos and Delaney Fifield added hits in the win.
Pioneer got on the board in the top of the second inning when Laura Kahler drove in Sofia Holden with a sacrifice fly to make it 1-0. Avery Johnson reached twice via walks for the Panthers.
Deane went six strong innings to earn the win for the Redhawks, striking out six while allowing just one hit — a single to Kelly Baird in the top of the fourth inning. Savannah Upton worked around a pair of walks and a hit batter in the seventh inning to seal the deal.
Holden went the distance for the Panthers (2-8, 2-8), striking out three while allowing just four hits and one walk.
Athol 7, Turners 0 — Connor Mahony tossed a gem, and host Athol climbed back to the .500 mark on the season behind a 7-0 victory over the Thunder in an independent tilt on Monday.
Mahony struck out eight and allowed five hits and four walks in a complete-game shutout for the Bears (5-5).
Athol scored two in the first inning to set the tone and pushed across five runs in the fifth. Noah Pottinger was 3-for-3 with a double and two runs scored to pace the offensive effort, while Evan Mayer had a hit and drove in a pair of runs. Quentin Polana and Jack Bonenfant each had a hit and an RBI.
Turners’ Alex Quesada racked up 10 strikeouts over five innings in a solid outing for the visitors. Quesada walked three and allowed nine hits before Mason Lehtomaki came on and struck out three in one inning of relief.
Ollie Postera was 2-for-3 out of the No. 9 spot in the Thunder lineup, while Joey Mosca, Levin Prondecki and David Klempner all had a hit.
Four Rivers 15, Sharon 7 — Henry Zwart pumped in five goals and Gabe Rhodes added four goals to propel the Otters to a 15-7 win over eastern Mass. foe Sharon in the quarterfinal round of the Massachusetts High School Ultimate State Tournament on Monday in Greenfield.
Four Rivers coach Terry Plotkin lauded the pair’s all-around effort offensively and defensively in helping the hosts punch a ticket into the semifinal round. The opponent and date for that game are still to be determined.
Frontier 15, Harvard 10 — Following a poor defensive start that dug them into a 5-2 hole, the Redhawks responded to take an 8-6 lead into the half. The stayed close in the second half before Frontier used its speed to pull away with a 15-10 win over Harvard on Monday in the Massachusetts High School Ultimate Div. III State Tournament in Millers Falls.
“Our players have learned a lot this season,” Redhawks coach Richard Widmer said. “Our throwing and catching have improved. We’ve learned to play strong team defense. Everyone has improved.”
Brady Burch had a strong game in the win, with Andre Widmer catching six touchdowns. Frontier advances to the semifinals, with the opponent and date not yet named.
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