AMHERST — The Northampton girls lacrosse team rode an early lead, taking home a comfortable 14-2 victory over Amherst on Friday night.
Offense came easily for the Blue Devils early on in the first quarter, finding the back of the net four times in the opening frame. With success on the defensive end as well to start the night, Northampton found itself with a four-goal lead as the first horn sounded.
“Our first quarters have pretty much been our best quarters in terms of offensive productivity,” Blue Devils head coach Ousmane Power-Greene said. “I think it gives us confidence… Getting out early gets us going. If you can get out and get a couple goals right away, it looses people up a little bit, and you can keep playing.”
A majority of the offensive production for Northampton came from Imanni Power-Greene and Makayla Fydenkevez, who each made their way on the score sheet in the first 12 minutes.
The Blue Devils’ upperclassmen continued their attacking success throughout the remaining three quarters of play, each tallying five goals on the night.
“[Power-Greene and Makayla Fydenkevez are] our engine, they drive us,” Power-Greene said. “… They were big for us [on Friday]… In terms of scoring goals, but also creating opportunities for other people.”
Kaydence Braman added three goals of her own for Northampton, with Maren Sirois rounding out the 14th for the team with one goal in the second quarter.
Holding the substantial lead, the pressure then shifted to the defensive end, where the Blue Devils’ shut things down, allowing just one goal in each of the second and fourth quarters.
“I was proud of our defense,” Power-Greene said. “[Amherst has] some really good dodgers, and they had trouble with our zone, dodging at the top because they’re midfield dominant. I think that’s what made it a little tougher for them to score goals.”
Despite the offensive struggles, the Hurricanes didn’t go out without a fight on Friday. Ava Carey and Elise Woodruff both found a way to reach the back of the net in the loss.
The loss puts Amherst at an even 7-7 on the season to this point, with just one game left on the regular season schedule to potentially get back over .500. The Hurricanes take on Chicopee Comp on Monday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m., back at home.
Northampton improves to 7-8 on the year with Friday night’s victory, looking to keep stacking wins as the season comes to a close. The Blue Devils will be back in action on Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m., playing host to Minnechaug.
“I feel really good about us being able to compete,” Power-Greene said. “That’s what we focus on. Focus on competing each quarter, each play and then seeing how things turn out at the end. As opposed to focusing on end results. That’s been our goal, and I’m feeling good right now about where we’re at.”
Northampton’s Imanni Power-Greene (3) keeps the ball from Amherst Regional’s Zoriah Kenney, left, during a lacrosse game in Amherst, Friday, May 8, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo 
Northampton’s Makayla Fydenkevez, center, runs past Amherst Regional’s Ursula Lundquist, right, toward the net during a lacrosse game in Amherst, Friday, May 8, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo 
Amherst Regional’s Elsie Woodruff, right, runs around Northampton’s Margaret Little, left, during a lacrosse game in Amherst, Friday, May 8, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo 
Amherst Regional’s Ava Carey, center, chases after the ball during a lacrosse game against Northampton in Amherst, Friday, May 8, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo 
Northampton’s Makayla Fydenkevez attempts a shot during a lacrosse game against Amherst Regional in Amherst, Friday, May 8, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo 
Amherst Regional’s Ursula Lundquist (11) passes the ball toward Sylvie Walker (3) during a lacrosse game against Northampton in Amherst, Friday, May 8, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo 
Amherst Regional’s Claire Kennedy (17) runs around Northampton’s Clea Casey, right, during a lacrosse game in Amherst, Friday, May 8, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo 
Northampton’s Maren Sirois, right, looks to attempt a shot during a lacrosse game against Amherst Regional in Amherst, Friday, May 8, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo 
Northampton’s Makayla Fydenkevez, left, and Amherst Regional’s Kiko Bhowmik (18) jump for the ball during a lacrosse game in Amherst, Friday, May 8, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo
Baseball
Easthampton 4, Northampton 2 — Cole Wojnar and Anthony Incampo’s combined seven innings of two-hit ball helped lead the Eagles to a narrow victory. Bailey Davis got the job done on the offensive end, going 2-for-2 with two RBIs and a walk.
Oliver Yau got the start for the Blue Devils, allowing just two earned runs in five innings pitched, while tallying the team’s lone RBI and a run scored at the plate.
Granby 10, Smith Academy 0 — Joseph Barrett allowed just one hit in five innings pitched for the Rams in a run-rule victory. Brandon Carillon led the way with the bats, picking up a team-high three RBIs with a hit and two runs scored.
Will Dowling tallied the lone hit of the night for the Falcons in the loss, with Nate Maloney pitching one shutout inning in relief to round out the fifth inning.
Holyoke 11, Amherst 0 — Joseph Rios Caraballo led the Purple Knights to a huge win, throwing six shutout innings on the mound with four strikeouts. At the plate, Nolan Judd had a big game, going 2-for-2 with three RBIs, three runs scored and two walks.
Four errors in the field plagued the Hurricanes, allowing six unearned runs. The team also struggled to find offense, with their two hits coming from Brady Klaes and Daniel Lebron.
Softball
Easthampton 12, South Hadley 5 — Summer Routhier led the Eagles to a win off the back of seven strikeouts in the circle. Brooke Skowron showed out offensively, finishing her night 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs.
The Tigers were led by Ryley McMahon, who went 1-for-3 with a pair of RBIs, and Grace Matyszewski, walking away with a 2-for-4 night at the dish.
Granby 15, Southwick 6 — Rowan Cook paved the way for a huge offensive explosion for the Rams, finishing 3-for-4 with a triple, six RBIs and two runs scored.
Ellie Szlosek also had a big night at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple, three RBIs and three runs scored. Meredith Bartosz was dominant in the circle, throwing all seven innings and striking out 12 batters in the win.
Late Thursday Results
Girls tennis
PVCA 5, Holyoke 0 — The Purple Knights took home a tough loss despite some close sets on Thursday night.
Grace O’Shea-Griffis took Maddy Roy to a third set on first singles, coming up just short with a 6-4, 1-6, 1-0 loss. Nora Proulx and Elena Carpentier also put together a solid night on first doubles, losing to Shalimar Torres and Nadine Mugisa 3-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-4).
Boys tennis
Northampton 3, PVCICS 2 — The Blue Devils narrowly squeaked out a win over the Dragons in a competitive battle. In first singles, Lee Ferguson defeated Reed O’Connor 6-0, 6-0 for PVCICS.
In second singles, Derek Ye won against Ollie Levine 6-2, 6-1 for the Dragons. In third singles, Northampton’s Kaz Sugihara was victorious over Devan Ye 6-1, 6-4.
First doubles was a great matchup with Jackson Briggs-Nye and Caetano Hinojosa defeating Simon Speek and Jack Herman 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 for the Blue Devils. In second doubles, Northampton’s Eli Wool and Jude McCutcheon beat James Ferrer and Alexander Rachele 6-1, 6-1.
Smith Voc 7, SICS 3 — Nolen Ingram tallied a pair of extra base hits in the Vikings win on Thursday night, with his double and triple helping drive in two runs.
Kaleb Jorritsma got the start for Smith Voc, pitching 6.1 innings in the win, and tallying 11 strikeouts in the process.
Softball
Hopkins 6, Turners Falls 5 — The Golden Hawks took home a narrow victory for their third win in a row on Thursday night.
Layni Bailey took home the win for Hopkins, tallying eight strikeouts while allowing three walks and six hits.
