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Greenfield's Ryan Cote drives off the first tee during his team’s match against Frontier at the Country Club of Greenfield on Monday. Cote shot 2-over 38 to earn medalist honors.

H.S. Roundup: Ryan Cote, Mikey Corduff battle at No. 1 highlights Greenfield-Frontier golf showdown

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterOctober 5, 2020

Turners Falls’ Taylor Murphy passes the ball up field against Mahar during season-opening field hockey action in Orange on Friday afternoon.

H.S. Field Hockey: Turners Falls, Frontier secure season-opening wins

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterOctober 2, 2020

The first wave of boys cross country runners take off during action between Frontier and Mohawk Trail on Thursday in South Deerfield.

H.S. Roundup: Frontier XC sweeps Mohawk Trail

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterOctober 1, 2020

Charlotte Cavanaugh, right, of Smith Academy, looks for a shot against Turners Falls goalkeeper Haleigh Greene and defender Taryn Thayer during postseason action in Hatfield last year. The Thunder are loaded with veterans for the upcoming field hockey season, which begins this week throughout Franklin County.

H.S. Field Hockey Preview: Modifications abound as new season approaches

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterSeptember 29, 2020

Local roundup: Greenfield’s David Pond records first hole-in-one since 1961

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterSeptember 29, 2020

FCHA goaltender Jay McGinnis, right, shows off a giant check and award from the Springfield Thunderbirds back in January after he was honored for raising money for the October Saves Goalie Challenge. At left is Thunderbirds president Nathan Costa.

Local Roundup: FCHA goalie takes part in October Saves Goalie Challenge

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterSeptember 25, 2020

Athol’s Nicholas Burnett shows off one of his bass during a recent fishing expedition. The 17-year-old is competing in the Big Bass Zone Junior National Championship presented by Bassmaster in Priest River, Idaho on Oct. 3.

Athol’s Nicholas Burnett preparing for Big Bass Zone Junior Championship in Idaho

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterSeptember 24, 2020

Northfield’s Andy Connelly poses with the U.S. Open trophy during his stint volunteering with the grounds crew last week at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y.

Northfield’s Andy Connelly cherishes experience at 120th U.S. Open

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2020

Athol’s field hockey team, pictured here in 2015 action, is ready for its 2020 season after the Athol-Royalston School Committee approved fall sports Wednesday.

High Schools: Athol gets OK from school committee for fall sports

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterSeptember 17, 2020

Athol native Stephen Rabideau talks with the Golf Channel earlier this week. Rabideau is the Director of Golf Courses for Winged Foot Golf Club, which hosts the U.S. Open this week.

Athol’s Stephen Rabideau the man behind the scenes at the U.S. Open

by Jeff Lajoie Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2020