The second round of the Knights of Columbus District Hoop Shoot was held on Saturday at the Greenfield YMCA. Participants from Greenfield and Athol competed, with winners advancing to the Western Mass. Regional round, set for March 18 at Greenfield High School.

Winners who advanced on were Richard Valcourt (age 9), Bradley Coleman (11), Conner Bergeron (12), Taygen Daignault (13), Ever Kennedy (13) and Tayler Bergeron (14).

GMLB registration

Registration for Greenfield Minor League Baseball is now open. 

All registration is done online (GMLB.org). The cost is $100 per player, $75 for a second sibling and $50 for each additional sibling. Registration closes on Feb. 28. 

Evaluations will be on Saturday, March 18 at Franklin County Technical School with times still to be determined. Team practices will begin on April 1. Any questions can be sent to gmlbcalripken@gmail.com. 

Berkshire Highland Pentathlon

The Berkshire Highlands Pentathlon is returning to Charlemont in April. 

The Pentathlon is scheduled to take place on April 1 at Berkshire East Mountain Resort. The race includes five events: a 4.5-mile trail run, an 18-mile bicycle road ride, a two-mile paddle, a two-mile adventure run and a two-mile adventure run and climb down the ski mountain. Participants can choose to complete the course as a team or solo.

Nearly 200 athletes participated last year, with 60 signed up for the 2023 event so far. There will be food and raffle prizes to winners in each category. There is a discounted entry fee for family teams and under-19 entrants. 

Online registration is available now at BikeReg.com. Race day registration will be available, with the race still looking for volunteers. This year’s benefactor is the Mary Lyon Foundation. 

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