The Amherst boys ultimate team went 5-1 over the weekend at the Paideia Cup tournament in Atlanta, losing to Carolina Friends 11-8 in the championship game.
They beat Minnesota’s Hopkins School 13-7 in the semifinals Sunday.
On Saturday, Amherst, the defending champion, beat Lone Peak (Utah) 13-5, East Chapel Hill (North Carolina) 10-9, Caroina Friends 13-12 and Paideia School (Georgia) 13-10.
Amherst’s girls team placed fifth overall.
The Hurricanes lost to Woodlawn (Virginia) 13-7 on Sunday after a 1-3 showing Saturday. Amherst beat Lakeside (Washington) 9-5 but lost 13-2 to Lone Peak, 13-4 to Paideia and 11-7 against East Chapel Hill.
Taconic 15, Smith Academy 1 (6) — Liam Pitrat drove in John Ferrara for the Falcon’s run in the fourth inning Saturday.
Jack Hession had three strikeouts and took the loss for Smith Academy (1-4).
Girls lacrosse
Granby 19, Pittsfield 7 — Jessica Patruno led the Rams with seven goals in a win Saturday.
Kate Sarnacki added six goals and two assists.
Madison Sexton and Kaelyn Croteau each contributed two goals and an assist for Granby (3-3), while Julia Frappier had a goal and an assist.
Kyla Grenier found the net, while Jasmine Jones dished an assist.
Jenna Barthlow stopped 16 shots for Granby.
Turners Falls 10, Hampshire Regional 2 — Katy O’Connor hit two doubles and scored a run, but the Raiders lost for the first time this season Sunday.
Danielle McGan walked and scored a run.
Alana Mohan took the loss for Hampshire (5-1), striking out two in 4⅓1 innings of work.
Baseball
Taconic 15, Smith Academy 1 (6)
Taconic 421 116 — 15 17 1
Smith Academy 000 100 — 1 4 3
WP—Flynn LP—Hession
Records: Smith Academy (1-4) Taconic (5-0)
Softball
Turners Falls 10, Hampshire Regional 2
Turners Falls 000 520 3 — 10 16 0
Hampshire Regionals 000 000 0 — 0 0 0
WP—Emery LP—Mohan
Records: Hampshire Regional (5-1) Turners Falls (4-0)