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Members of the Amherst Regional football team run the second of two circuits on a snow-free path across Community Field during a Hurricanes practice on Tuesday.

High School & Youth

Area high schools excited to start Fall II season

by Justin Maccagnan Staff Interns, and Kristen McNamara Staff InternsMarch 2, 2021

Matt Sullivan, right, of Easthampton, moves the puck against Brandon Peritz, of Amherst, during a game last year at Lossone Rink in Easthampton. Sullivan and his teammates are playing as an independent club this winter after Easthampton High School canceled the winter sports season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

High School & Youth

Easthampton-Belchertown hockey players going the independent route

by Justin Maccagnan Staff InternFebruary 26, 2021

Aine Doherty of Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School competes in the slalom event of PVIAC Race No. 1 held at Berkshire East in Charlemont on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021.

High School & Youth

H.S. Skiing: PVCICS alpine program continues to grow

by Justin Maccagnan Staff InternFebruary 21, 2021

Amherst’s Kouji Ishida, front right, moves the puck against Belchertown, during action last year. The Hurricanes are navigating a season without a home rink, as the program doesn’t have access to Amherst College’s Orr Rink this winter.

High School & Youth

Amherst hockey program adapting despite no home rink

by Justin Maccagnan Staff InternFebruary 16, 2021

Ray Rex moves the hose at his home in Hadley during cold weather on Jan. 29. It is the first time Rex has made an outdoor rink but wanted to have something for his three children to do outside this winter.

News

Home ice advantage: Backyard skating rink construction is booming for Hampshire County residents

by Kristen McNamara Staff Interns, and Justin Maccagnan Staff InternsFebruary 5, 2021

Gunnar Moore, of Frontier Regional, putts on the first hole at the Country Club of Greenfield earlier this season.

High School & Youth

Frontier’s Mikey Corduff, Gunnar Moore push each other for improvement

by Justin Maccagnan Recorder InternNovember 2, 2020

Frontier Regional’s Olivia Deane prepares to serve against Lee last year at Goodnow Gymnasium in South Deerfield. With no volleyball this fall, Deane has joined the cross country team.

High School & Youth

New sport, same success: Frontier’s Olivia Deane thriving with cross country team

by Justin Maccagnan For the GazetteOctober 20, 2020

Lauren McFarland, the new athletic director at Northampton High School, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 at the school's track.

High School & Youth

Northampton Athletic Director Lauren McFarland eager to start year

by Justin Maccagnan For the GazetteSeptember 14, 2020

Retired coaches and Gateway Regional alums Tim Gamble, left, ’77, and Steve Estelle, ’74, stand on the soccer field at the high school in Huntington on Thursday. Gamble coached the boys soccer teams for two decades, Estelle coached girls soccer for three.

High School & Youth

Gateway Regional soccer coaches Steve Estelle, Tim Gamble retire

by Justin Maccagnan For the GazetteSeptember 10, 2020

The Safari Club of Golf raises money for local charities through golf outings. Despite COVID-19, the club has pressed on this season. Last year, they raised $26,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield.

Safari Club of Golf pushes forward with fundraising mission

by Justin Maccagnan For the GazetteSeptember 3, 2020