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H.S. Roundup: South Hadley softball snaps 11-game losing streak, shuts out Holyoke

H.S. Roundup: South Hadley softball snaps 11-game losing streak, shuts out Holyoke

SOUTH HADLEY โ€” The South Hadley softball team snapped its 11-game losing streak with a dominant, 12-0 victory in five innings over Holyoke on Wednesday night. The win was the Tigers’ first since April 6. Samantha LaFlesh was lights out in the circle for South Hadley in the win, getting the start and throwing aโ€ฆ

by Mike Maynard May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

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Guest columnist Jenny Arch: Hampshire College โ€” scrappy and persistent

Guest columnist Jenny Arch: Hampshire College โ€” scrappy and persistent

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Guest columnist Chet Ragusett: A financial warning for the commonwealthโ€™s community colleges

Guest columnist Chet Ragusett: A financial warning for the commonwealthโ€™s community colleges

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Guest columnist Monica Moran: Tragedies highlight need for domestic violence prevention

Guest columnist Monica Moran: Tragedies highlight need for domestic violence prevention

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Columnist David Gottsegen: Ticking time bombs

Columnist David Gottsegen: Ticking time bombs

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Guest columnist Bera Dunau: Dream lives on for Hampshire College

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