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6 56525 10951 5 Page 2A ATHOL DAILY NEWS Boys & Girls of Fall, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Boys & Girls of Fall Index Cover Story Mahar football reintroduces junior varsity team...... 2A Mahar cross country...... 3A Athol football...... 4A Mahar football...... 5A Mahar boys soccer...... 6A Athol boys soccer...... 7A Mahar girls soccer...... 8A Athol girls soccer...... 9A Mahar field hockey...... 10A Athol field hockey...... 11A Athol girls volleyball...... 13A Mahar girls volleyball...... 14A Mahar golf...... 20A Team Schedules

Athol football...... 4A REINTRODUCING JV—The Mahar football program will reintroduce a junior varsity team this season after being without for the previous two seasons. Pictured are this year’s coaching staff (left to right): Jamie Mahar football...... 5A Paluk, head coach Chris Bailey, Kyle Newton, Kyle Magoffin and Tim Powling. Athol girls volleyball...... 13A Mahar girls volleyball...... 15A After years without, Mahar football reintroduces JV team Mahar boys soccer...... 16A Team will play six games, host four By ADAM LEWIS We didn’t have the luxury, or 11 kids. Now, I can send ly, so if you have enough to Mahar girls soccer...... 16A ADN Sports Reporter and it is a luxury to have 15 freshman to a JV game, do it and send a team with ORANGE — It’s trend- JV because those kids that’s fine, they can all play. the correct numbers and Athol boys soccer...... 17A ing across Massachusetts need to play and they need With a couple sophomores keep them safe then you do that football programs are to get better. We haven’t sprinkled in there, we’re go- it. That’s what we have this Athol girls soccer...... 17A cutting Junior Varsity (JV) had that the last couple of ing to have a JV team where year and that’s what we’re teams. A lot has to do with years.” these kids are going to get going to do.” Mahar field hockey...... 18A the number of kids playing, Reintroducing a JV squad better and what will happen The team has six games Athol field hockey...... 19A which was the case for Ma- could have a long-term ben- is you’ll get guys getting bet- scheduled, four at home and har Regional High School. efit for the football program ter and then start working two on the road. With all Two years ago, the Sena- at Mahar. Not only does it their way up to varsity and games scheduled on Mon- tors elected not to field a help the varsity now to have that’s huge.” days, the team will begin JV team because they didn’t their season on Sept. 18 at more kids to step up when Bailey also attributed that Easthampton High School. ATHOL HOUSE OF PIZZA Take-Out, Delivery, and have enough kids. 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(978) 249-2100 or (978) 249-3762 tors will reintroduce a JV team the experience of play- happy to reintroduce a JV as their first home game, Serving You Since 1975 Major Credit Cards Accepted team. ing every game. team this year. then Frontier Regional High “The past couple of years “When you’re playing “It’s been touch-and-go followed by Turner Falls. we’ve had low freshman with freshman and sopho- just because of numbers,” They then travel to Mount numbers and for me to get mores playing on the varsity said Bailey. “A lot of other Greylock before their sea- 15 of them, that’s great,” spots, you can’t play them in teams in the area are in the son concludes on October said coach Chris Bailey. JV games,” said Bailey. “I same boat. You can’t play 30 against Franklin County “I’m excited to be able to can’t send a team of 10 kids kids in both games obvious- Technical School. Good Luck Teams! have a JV program again. ATHOL DAILY NEWS Boys & Girls of Fall, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Page 3A Brother duos lead Mahar boys cross country; Girls team continues to struggle for numbers By ADAM LEWIS and it’s great to have her on ADN Sports Reporter the team and she works re- ally hard. She never gives up. ORANGE—With a good Ever.” balance of talent and mix Shey-anne Gadwah-allnso of runners, the Mahar boys returns for her fourth year cross country team figures of cross-country. She too has to bounce back after losing a been a consistent runner and couple key runners and has a absolutely loves running. chance to do some damage in the Pioneer North conference “She never complains,” said this season. Scotland. “I’ve never heard of “I’m torn with this team this a runner not complain but she year because we have lost a doesn’t complain and she re- couple runners,” said coach ally enjoys being here.” Jen Scotland. “We lost a se- Kiah Swan returns after nior who was always in the top taking a year off for injury five and I’m mixed this year, purposes. I’m not really sure what to ex- “She wasn’t able to run, pect. We have one new runner she just had constant inju- so we will see but we’ve always MAHAR CC—Members of the Mahar Cross Coun- ries,” said Scotland. “We don’t had a really good mix. I think try team left to right: Thor Mead, Sebastian Shaw, GIRLS CC—Members of the Mahar girls cross know what to expect and she’s we are going to do really well, Ash Shaw, Aidan DeDonato, Edward Bennington country team left to right: Hannah Dziedzic, Shey- not sure either. We’re going to we will be able to compete.” and Loren Bennington. Not pictured: Seth Mitchell. anne Gadwah-allnso, Kiah Swan and Danielle Ellis. give it a shot and she’s actually The team returns top run- an amazing runner when she ner Ash Shaw for his senior of four or less runners dat- match unless more girls come run and try to get better. Ev- Junior Danielle Ellis returns can run so I’m hoping this year season. In his first year with ing all the way back to 2013. out for the team. ery year, I don’t know what it for her third season of cross- her injury will hold off.” the team, Shaw was an all- Unfortunately, numbers are “It’s really hard. I think the is, we just can’t get that fifth country. Ellis is dedicated to Hannah Dziedzic comes league selection last season again for the Lady Sena- hardest part is for the girls,” girl. I’m hoping this year that the sport and loves it, accord- to the team as a new run- with his best time coming in at tors as only four girls came out said coach Jen Scotland. “It’s maybe we can recruit and try ing to her coach Jen Scotland. ner. Only an eighth grader, 16:04. for the 2017 season. Only one really hard for them to get to get another girl but it’s been “She works really hard, Dziedzic and Scotland are “He is a phenomenal run- girl away from having a full motivated because they can tough. It’s been really tough keeps coming back,” said ner,” said Scotland. “He and both excited for her to join the roster, the team will compete, never score. We lose every for the girls. I give kudos to the Scotland. “As she says, she is team. his brother compete against but will have to forfeit each meet. 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Girls Cross Country Team Dentistry for the entire family The numbers have been down for the Mahar girls cross country team, fielding teams 978-544-3515 Page 4A ATHOL DAILY NEWS Boys & Girls of Fall, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Athol Football Schedule Varsity Date Opponent Time Sept. 8 vs Narragansett Reg. 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at Turners Falls 7 p.m. Sept. 22 vs Mahar Reg. 7 p.m. Sept. 29 vs Easthampton 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at Mohawk Trail Reg. 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at Frankling County Tech. 1 p.m. Oct. 20 vs Greenfield 7 p.m. Oct 27 at Frontier Reg. 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at Mahar Reg. 10 a.m. Junior Varsity Date Opponent Time Sept. 11 at Narragansett Reg. 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18 vs Turners Falls 3:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Mahar Reg. 3:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Easthampton 3:30 p.m. Oct. 9 vs Mohawk Trail Reg. 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16 vs Franklin County Tech 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Greenfield 4 p.m. ATHOL FOOTBALL — Members of the Red Raiders’ football team are left to right kneeling — Jacob Lamarche, Oct. 30 vs Frontier Reg. 3:30 p.m. Nick Casella, Ryan White, Noah Giuffre, Evan Saisa, Kris Selanis, Robbie Nelson, Joe Richiazzi and Benton Crock- Middle School ett. Middle row — Josh Thompson, Isaac Bastine, Damien Fields, Keegan Lutz, Nick Bousquet, Scott Barakat, Joe Date Opponent Time Seamens, Matt Jillson, Jacob Smith and Michael Harris. Back row — Logan Wing, Tim Soucie, Derek Erali, Mason Sept. 12 vs Mohawk Reg. 3:30 p.m. Barrieau, Christian Casillas, Connor Arpide, Manny O’Lari and Anthony Marcucci. Sept. 19 at Greenfield 4 p.m. Sept. 27 vs Narragansett Reg. 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at Turners Falls 3:30 p.m. Athol’s returning backs expected to lead the offense Oct. 10 at Pioneer Valley Reg. 4 p.m. By ADAM LEWIS rieau, Robbie Nelson and guys.” in rotation. Oct. 17 at Murdock 6:30 p.m. ADN Sports Reporter Nick Casella. The Red Raiders will “We’ve got eight kids Oct. 24 at Eaglebrook 3:30 p.m. ATHOL — Last season, Nelson, a senior, will be with a new that we are looking at at Nov. 1 vs Mahar Reg. 6 p.m. the Athol High School be a big factor in lead- this year as well. Nick those spots and we will football team seemed to ing the offense this sea- Bousquet, a sophomore, find out by September benefit from the confer- son. Nelson had team will take over the reigns eighth whose going to be ence realignments. After high’s in rushing yards following Mousseau’s there,” said LaRose. going 2-6 in conference (816) and receiving yards graduation. A left-handed LaRose believes strong- Noel’s Nursery play during the 2015 sea- (109) along with 10 - quarterback, Bousquet ly in the strength of son, the team went 5-1 in ing . Trying competed for the varsity the defensive line with Loves FALL conference play (8-3 over- to build off of last season, job last year and played Saisa, Selanis and Guif- all) during the first year Nelson is primed for his quarterback on the JV fre all expected to play of the new Intercounty best season yet. squad as well. there again this season. Mums North conference. “I’m expecting big “Nick was competing Their weakness will be at & With the realignment things from Robbie,” said for a job last year,” said middle linebacker after renewed through 2020, LaRose. “He’s our team LaRose. “Nick throws a More the team aims to improve graduating two outstand- leader. He plays on both great so I think that ing players in Moore and upon last year’s success is going to bring an added sides of the ball, he’s been Ryan Hulbert. LaRose in the new Intercounty a two-way player since his dimension to our offense. North. Very athletic kid and I still doesn’t have a defini- sophomore season and tive answer on who will “I think the realign- he’s going to have an out- expect great things from ment is good,” said coach him this year.” man the position. Huge Dinner Plate standing season.” “I think if we find a cou- Bill LaRose. “We’re in Casella, a fellow se- The team also gradu- a league where I think ated four seniors on the ple of middle linebackers Hibiscus nior, will also factor into to fill in that game we will we should be. We will the offensive game plan. line. Three of those were be competing against core pieces in Jordan do fine defensively,” said & All of Your Casella rushed for 588 LaRose. “We just have schools our size. I think yards and a team high 12 Chapalonis, Trever Cur- Growing Needs! the only thing that I don’t tis and Greg Moore. 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MAHAR FOOTBALL — Members of the Mahar football team are, left to right, front row — Cole Emery, Hugo Frost, Nick Sharp, Sam Paul, Aaron Hendry, Ryan Donaldson and Quinn Gervais. Middle row — Colin Boyle, Jake Tenney, Miguel Arce, Brian Skorb, Trevor Davis, Johnny Wilson, Adam Clement, Evan Johnston, Lucas Senney and Ohm Jittang. Back row — head coach Chris Bailey, assistant coach Kyle Newton, assistant coach Jamie Paluk, Aydan Sevigny, Matt Lyesuk, Noah Chabot, Luke Melanson, Jakob Carron, Eli Gon- zalez, Jon Gariepy, Charlie Barnes, Desean Watson, Todd Chiasson, Jake Patria, Peter Currie, assistant coach Kyle Magoffin and assistant coach Tim Powling. Four-year starter, QB Sam Paul to lead young Mahar football team By ADAM LEWIS he knows where everyone is cess on the field. position-specific. He wants his who knows,” said Bailey. “We “A lot of times, the backup ADN Sports Reporter and is supposed to be all the “Those two guys are the players to know multiple posi- just want to be as prepared as is a backup for four different ORANGE — Last season time.” two that are going to be in tions and practice at multiple we can and have kids seeing positions. So instead of taking was a down year for Mahar Paul will have running backs the middle of the defense and positions so they can step up as many positions as they can this guy who is a backup tight football. A team that has seen John Gariepy, Ryan Donald- calling the defense and should in any way asked of them. and learning as much as they end, maybe it’s this guy who is playoff wins and Super Bowl son and Lucas Seney to rely on be in on every tackle,” “Guys will step up and can.” a backup tight end and a back- victories in the past finished as well as tight end Hugo Frost said Bailey. “The rest of it, somebody that I think right “A lot of times, what you end up running back. It’s nice to be with a 1-9 record and went 0-6 as offensive weapons. Protect- we’ll see. It will be whoever now is playing the line may up with is your best 11 athletes able to fit the kids into those in conference play. ing him at the line will be Cole deserves to play. I don’t care end up playing running back, on the field,” added Bailey. different spots.” “Didn’t finish the way we Emery and Nick Sharp. how old they are, I don’t care wanted to last year at all. It Defensively, Donaldson how big they are, if they’re wasn’t a year we were very and Seney will lead the way, playing hard, they’re going to proud of,” said coach Chris both playing linebacker. The play. That goes for everybody Bailey. “Last year was just not rest of the starting defensive on the team.” BEST WISHES FOR A a good year all-around. Part of positions are up for grabs with With a young roster (only it was being young, part of it Bailey saying he will play who- seven seniors and 15 fresh- was being a new coach for me, ever steps up and shows they man), Bailey is creating a GREAT SEASON! just a lot of moving parts but want to start and can find suc- team where players are not we know we are a lot better team than that and we have a lot to prove. When you have a season like that, it hurts your Mahar Football Schedule pride from top to bottom and Varsity the kids really want to show Date Opponent Time Sept. 8 vs Greenfield 7 p.m. what they can do.” Sept. 15 vs Easthampton 7 p.m. Leading the team this year Sept. 22 at Athol 7 p.m. will be senior Sam Paul, a Sept. 29 at Frontier Reg. 7 p.m. quarterback that has started Oct. 6 at Turners Falls 7 p.m. in parts of all three previous Oct. 20 vs Mount Greylock Reg. 7 p.m. seasons. Bailey was very open Oct. 28 at Franklin County Tech. 1 p.m. about how the success of the Nov. 23 vs Athol High School 10 a.m. team will rely on the success Junior Varsity of Paul. Date Opponent Time Sept. 18 at Easthampton 3:30 p.m. “We’re expecting Sam to Sept. 25 vs Athol 3:30 p.m. lead us,” said Bailey. “He’s Oct. 2 vs Frontier Reg. 3:30 p.m. our leader. How he goes, we’ll Oct. 9 vs Turners Falls 3:30 p.m. go. It’s unique to our league. Oct. 23 at Mount Greylock 4 p.m. There aren’t a lot of teams Oct. 30 vs Franklin County Tech. 3:30 p.m. that throw the ball…to be Middle School able to have somebody like Date Opponent Time that, other teams have to plan Sept. 12 vs Frontier 4 p.m. for it because he can throw the Sept. 26 vs Mohawk Trail Reg. 3:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Greenfield 4 p.m. ball so it allows us to do a lot of Oct. 10 vs Narraganset Reg. 6 p.m. different things. It allows us to Oct. 17 at Turners Falls 3:30 p.m. basically put the ball in Sam’s Oct. 24 vs Pioneer Valley Reg. 4 p.m. workerscu.com | 978.345.1021 hands. He’s almost like anoth- Nov. 1 at Athol 6 p.m. er coach on the field because Nov. 7 vs Murdock 3:30 p.m. Page 6A ATHOL DAILY NEWS Boys & Girls of Fall, Tuesday, September 5, 2017

MAHAR BOYS SOCCER — Member of the Mahar boys soccer team are, left to right, squatting — Henry Ndayisaba, Damien Harris, Cecil Talbot, Jamye Temple, Reilly Drew, Julius Chase and Pedro Jimenez. Standing Simon Powell, Jamie Teele, Tyreece Younger, Connor McCarthy, Alex Gurganus, Will Tattan, Evan Ham- lett, Jack Temple, Matt Jenks, Jonathan Blattenberger, Brennan Mailloux and coach Dan Guertin. Key returnees set Mahar boys soccer for successful year By ADAM LEWIS to build upon for the 2017 Jack Temple will be re- with the offensive unit last ADN Sports Reporter season. turning from injury this sea- year and scored seven goals. ORANGE — Even with “The cool thing is this son and will pair with two He will move back to being a an 8-9-2 overall record, the year we have everybody that all-league selections from defenseman this season. Mahar boys soccer team played offense last year re- last season in Matt Jenks and “(Brennan) is one of our had a successful season. The turning,” said coach Dan Brennan Mailloux, both re- best defenders we’ve had in team went 5-0-1 in the Mc- Guertin. “We have our en- turning for their senior sea- the last few years but he’s Grath North conference, tire offense back and not son. Jenks, a forward, led the been playing a lot of mid- good enough for first place. only do we have the return- team in points last year (16) field, so this year he will take They made it into the West- ing players, our best player and goals (9). Mailloux, pri- over one of those spots,” said ern Mass division III tour- was out with a broken foot marily a defenseman, played nament. Even though the all year long. He’s part of our Soccer Page 16A outcome was not desirable offensive mix so we should (a 2-1 loss to Drury), they be even better offensively still have a good foundation than we were last year.”

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ATHOL BOYS SOCCER — Members of the Athol boys soccer team, left to right, kneeling — Jon Mahony, Bryce King, Angel Rivera, Noah Austikalnis, Brady Killay, Dennis St. Jean, and Parker Deleo. Standing — Hayden Herk, Colby Mason, Matt Logan, James Laford, Mayson Tarbell, Colby Soltysik and Zach Fish. Members not pictured are Anthony Potenti, Justin Blake and Jordan Carasqullo. Athol boys soccer sets eyes on another playoff run By ADAM LEWIS from the tourney after los- “We’re a bunch of soccer Negron, who scored a team bilities will come from the had, Mayson has that,” said ADN Sports Reporter ing to Palmer in the opening players that are gritty and high 11 goals and more than team as a whole and not just King. “He has grit, he has ATHOL — The Athol round 1-0. know how to compete. I doubled any other player’s one player. speed. You’re never going High School boys soccer Even after losing five se- think we will be out on that total points. “You never replace play- to replace those guys, you team has been consistent niors to graduation, coach field every single match with Mayson Tarbell, who ers, you have new guys just try to fill in the void and over the last several years. Dave King feels like the the desire to compete and scored six goals, the second come in with different at- become something different They won enough games to team can still clinch a play- put our best effort out there. most on the team last sea- tributes and I think Mayson the next year.” make it into the Western off spot with the team he has I really do like what we have son, will factor into the of- has different attributes than Senior Hayden Herk will Mass Division III tourna- this season. for a team this year.” fensive game plan but King Anthony Negron but some also be one that the team re- ment (last season the team “I like our team, I like Their hardest task will be also attributed that replac- of that grit and desire that went 8-8-3) but was bounced what we’ve got,” said King. replacing graduate Anthony ing Negron’s scoring capa- our better forwards have Playoffs Page 17A AO SMITH HOT WATER HEATER EVERY WEEKEND $750 SEPTEMBER THRU OCTOBER MASS SAVE Fall Barbecue REBATE Hay Rides Apple & Pumpkin Call Store for Details APPLIANCE AND TV Picking 447 MAIN ST., ATHOL • (978) 249-7535 Highland Ave., Off Rte. 2A, Phillipston Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., S&S Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sun. Closed LOCKED IN — Jordan Carrasquillo looks upfield Open Daily (978) 249-6763 • We Service What We Sell • Parts • Service Visit Our Website at www.shopsandsappliance.com for the open guy. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. www.redapplefarm.com Page 8A ATHOL DAILY NEWS Boys & Girls of Fall, Tuesday, September 5, 2017

MAHAR GIRLS SOCCER — The Mahar Regional girls soccer team, above, is ready to compete in the Pioneer North Conference. Mahar girls soccer aims to compete again in new conference By ADAM LEWIS the team went 12-6-1 and will compete in the Pioneer Kenzie’s presence, she was Softic. “Some of them have filled in and played extreme- ADN Sports Reporter 6-0 and finished first in the North conference. They able to have her own space. experience back there, ly well. Softic plans on using ORANGE—The Mahar Franklin County league. will play against the likes of Delaney, I’m sure is going Jazmyn and Lani, none of both players throughout the girls soccer team’s season “It was a home game Athol, Frontier and Gate- to have a great season but them have played sweeper year instead of naming one ended prematurely last year against a team that we way this season. we are going to have to get before. They’re going to starter. when Hoosac Valley scored thought we should beat and “Especially with the new goals from a lot of kids.” be moved around. They’ve “They’re both really capa- three goals within the last they manhandled us,” said schedule and new league we Senior Hannah Paul will got some shoes to fill. By ble goalies, so that’s going to 7:30 in their 3-1 loss in the coach Chad Softic. “Very have this year, there’s not lead the team’s midfield this the end of the year I think be a strength for us in net,” opening round of the West- disappointing, I’m not going a game on the schedule we season along with senior they will be a strong unit but said Softic. “With either one ern Mass. Division III tour- to lie. Certainly, a topic of can’t win and there’s also Katie Cleveland and juniors there will be some lumps of them, it’s a luxury to have nament. The Senators will discussion and we’ve got to not a game that we can’t Sophia Apteker and Mollie and teaching moments early those two in the program be a lot tougher.” lose, so it’s going to be a lot Burke. put that in the past and look in the season.” right now.” to improve upon an oth- With the Franklin County more urgency on our parts “Hanna Paul and Katie The Lady Senators will Rounding out the team erwise good season where league eliminated, the team game in and game out,” said Cleveland are two seniors have a problem most teams will be Tori Tenney and Softic. “All these schools that have been in the pro- would love to have at the Emma Currier at the striker have very good soccer pro- gram for a long time,” said goalkeeper position. With position, Kianna Reilly at grams so it’s definitely going Softic. “Right now, they are Elysha Bedard starting her the midfield position and to be a step up for us.” penciled in at center-mids, Good Luck freshman and sophomore Sam Row, Marry Anne Their hardest task will both with playmaking abil- seasons before missing all of Prescott, Sarah Graeff and be to find a replacement ity, excellent athleticism. To All The last season, Marie Nottleson Carrie Gilmore at fullback. at striker for the gradu- We’re really dependent on ated McKenzie Tenney who them big time.” Athol & Orange scored 27 goals and notched 30 points for the Senators. Juniors Jazmyn Vautour Teams The easiest answer is in and Jeanne Grutchfield will incoming freshman Del- start at fullback. Abby Bonk PLAY HERE aney Parker, who scored 14 and Lani DeDiego will be SHAPE THEIR FUTURE goals and added nine assists the sweeper and stopper for Outdoor Soccer Registration is Open on the varsity squad as an the team, two players that eighth grader last season. haven’t seen a lot of time Members $16.00 • Public $32.00 “Unfortunately for Del- at the position in previous Skills Day September 9 @ ACES ORANGE, MA - New Athol Road, Route 2A aney, she’s going to feel years. Grades K-1 8:30am • Grades 2-4 11am • Grades 5-9 9:45am defense’s full presence this “I like the players that we Contact: [email protected] (978) 544-8211 year,” said Softic. “She’s go- have back there, we have Reg. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 am-5 pm Athol Area YMCA ing to be a mark at all times some pieces, but there is 545 Main St. Athol, MA 01331 Sat. 8 am-4 pm • Sun. 9 am-2 pm when last year, with (Mc) some inexperience,” said (978)249-3305 www.ymcaathol.org ATHOL DAILY NEWS Boys & Girls of Fall, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Page 9A

ATHOL GIRLS SOCCER — Members of the Athol girls soccer team, left to right, front row — Emma Bacigalupo, Emily England, Haley Wrigley, Rozlyn Nelson, Lilly King, Lindsey Leblanc, Madison Robertson, Sarah Jaillet and Kendal Deleo. Back row — Lexi Cote, Shelby Mailloux, Amber Mahony, Kaitlin Baptista, Payton Parker, Ali Raymond, Crista Jillson, Sophie Putnam, Destiny Wrigley, Taylor Cleveland, Mercedez Young, Jenna St. Cyr, Hannah York, Angelica Baptista and Grace Dufour. All but one returns for Athol girls soccer; five seniors lead squad By ADAM LEWIS have to change my team, al- “Depending on how the liked the change and ex- Hannah York all return as eran player you’ll see,” said ADN Sports Reporter though I do see some poten- season goes, I’m certainly pects to use her there if any the core of the backfield for Cleveland. “Her in the back- ATHOL — The Athol tial changes coming, but the leaning towards Amber be- changes were to occur. the Red Raiders. field with the other three up High School girls soccer core group played a whole ing up front,” said Cleve- “It was a pretty good “Those were primarily front, I’m pretty comfy with team found themselves at year together so we should land. “She’s pretty aggres- change, she ended up scor- my defenders last year and my defense.” the bottom half of the Pio- be pretty cohesive and ready sive, but I do have some ing several goals towards the certainly right now they’re Rozlyn Nelson split time neer North conference with to roll,” said coach Tim options there. If scoring end of the year,” said Cleve- in the starting slot to go for- between the junior varsity a 5-11-1 record last year. Cleveland. isn’t happening, if we’re not land. ward,” said Cleveland. “Un- team and the varsity team But what’s different about Five seniors will lead this controlling play, Amber be- Shelby Mailloux will also less something crazy shows last year. She will be on the year’s squad in Kaitlin Bap- ing a senior, having some see some time up front while up and changes, they’re the Red Raiders from the varsity team full-time this other teams in the confer- tista, Crista Jillson, Amber club experience, I could pull Peyton Parker will man the starting. They were solid. ence is the number of re- Mahony, Peyton Parker and her back into a mid-type po- net again this season. Parker They’re as good as just about season for her sophomore turning players. The Red Mercedez Young. sition to start controlling the will enter her third season any group out there and two campaign. Emily England Raiders graduated only one Mahony led the team in ball.” between the pipes for the of them are seniors.” joins the team as a fresh- senior, which sets them up points last season playing Ally Raymond — who soccer team. Hannah York was an man. Cleveland said he was with a squad built for the fu- the striker position. She played on the varsity team as “She’s done a great job,” eighth grader last season hoping for big things from ture as well as the now. is slated to be the team’s an eighth grader — returns said Cleveland. “I expect her and started 17 out of 18 England. “At least one other team striker again this year, but for her freshman campaign. to be just as strong through- games as the sweeper-back. The team kicks off its sea- in the league lost 11 seniors, Cleveland might pull her Last year, Cleveland moved out the year.” She will start again for her son on Sept. 5 against Gate- so the fact that we lost one back depending on how the her up to striker from the Mercedez Young, Sophie freshman year. way Regional High School. and honestly, I don’t really season goes. mid-position. Cleveland Putnam, Crista Jillson and “She’s as good as any vet-

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MAHAR FIELD HOCKEY — Members of the Mahar field hockey team, left to right, front row — Hannah Dupont, Aileen Fitzgerald, Megan Lundgren, Michelle Moulten, Jessica Walker and Gracie Marsh. Middle row — Astrid Conrod, Anna Wetherbee, Morgan Barnes, Elizabeth Haule, Erin Sandova and Hannah Birch. Back row — Abby Henne, Jasmine Vezina, Aimee Dupont and Lura Misner. Mahar field hockey undergoes ‘rebuilding year’ with 11 freshman By ADAM LEWIS niors that jump right in and making the varsity squad. freshman Gracie Marsh ADN Sports Reporter I know where we are going, “They jump right in,” said seeing time in the front as ORANGE — With nine so hopefully we will figure Saisa about the incoming well. Michelle Moulten will seniors graduating, the Ma- some of that out.” class. “They already know play mid-field with Hannah har field hockey team will The rebounding begins what we are doing, they’ve Bergquist returning to the need to rebuild and rebound with senior Hannah Birch already started practicing defense. after what seemed like a dis- in the net. Birch saved over those basic skills that I’m “Other than that, it’s open appointing season. An expe- 100 shots last season on the looking for. Some of these field,” said Saisa. “Both rienced squad won one con- varsity team. Birch will cap- guys played for me as eighth (Moulten and Bergquist) ference game last season, tain the team this year. graders last year, so it will will be huge assets this year. going 6-12 on the year. “She’s played for four be nice coming up playing They are the players that “Honestly, this is going years and solid year last varsity. And again, they’ve have been playing varsity to be a complete rebuild- year,” said Saisa. “She’s def- already done the plays, they since they were sophomores ing season for us,” said initely a hard worker, dedi- know what we’re calling and half-and-half as fresh- coach Laurie Saisa. “This cated. It’s her passion.” for corners, those kinds of man. Hannah has been huge is going to be a completely The rebuilding begins things.” for us. She came up with new season for us. We usu- with the 11 freshman on Anna Wetherbee returns ally have juniors and se- the team with nine of them to the front-center with Rebuild Page 18A SAVE — Hannah Birch in front of the net.

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MAHAR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL — Members of the Mahar girls volleyball team, left to right, front row — Kassidy Thompson, Carissa Johnson, Courtney Lawton, Sophia Smith, Kyleigh Berge and Olivia Duncan. Middle row — Addy Seney, Keanna Thompson, Aliyah Santana, Kenzie LeBlanc, Aria Flematti, Lauren Henne, Marli Niedzwiecki, Morgan McCarthy and Holly Smith. Back row — Ava Liberty, Juliana Herbert, Mady Harrington, Ava Santana, Brooke Jenks, Maeve Powell, Jordyn Berry, Julia Fahlbeck, Ophelia Kennan, Delaney Robinson and Shey Rodriguez. Mahar volleyball balances age and experience By ADAM LEWIS varsity experience this sea- five sets last year so we are her third season with the ADN Sports Reporter son. really just trying to push varsity squad. Last season, ORANGE — The Ma- “We’ve had a rough through that.” she had 256 assists, 252 har girls volleyball team past couple of years,” said Seniors Maeve Powell more than second place has had to balance experi- coach Sarah Woodward. and Sophia Smith will lead finisher Powell. Flematti ence with success the last “But we didn’t really lose a the team this season. Pow- will lead the team at the couple of years. The team lot of seniors, so we are re- ell, a second team all-West- setter position again this won three games last sea- ally looking to just improve ern Mass. selection, had season. Her experience son and six in the previous from where we were. We 123 kills and 33 aces in the will be pivotal in the team’s two. A team that is now have the skill and ability, middle and right hitter po- success. top-heavy — two seniors it’s just more of our mental sitions. She will find time “(Aria) runs the offense and seven juniors — could toughness that’s not there. in the middle again this doing everything so is defi- finally reap the benefits of We lost a lot of games in season. Smith had 61 kills nitely a huge part of our last season and a team- team,” said Woodward. leading 48 aces in the right Other members on the hitter and setter positions. team will be juniors Jordyn Smith is so versatile with Berry playing middle, Ava Ron’s Fuel Inc. her ability to play multiple Santana playing middle, positions, she could see newcomer senior Kilee time anywhere in the front Berge fighting for a spot in court. the middle as well, fresh- Heating Oil “Those are two top play- man Madison Harrington, ers on the team,” said Lauren Henne as the li- Woodward. “Maeve is bero, Karissa Johnson, a Diesel definitely one of our best. defensive specialist in the Soph(ia) plays outside but back row and Ava Santa- Kerosene she can play other places, na in the middle. 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Playoffs From Page 7A Athol boys soccer schedule lies on to step up and score out for an entire year due to Athol girls soccer schedule Varsity goals. He’s shown the ability an ACL injury. Matt Logan Varsity to score using both feet and rounds out the backfield for Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time possesses grit on the field. the Red Raiders. Both La- Sept. 7 at Easthampton 4 p.m. Bryce King will be the one ford and Logan make the Sept. 5 vs Gateway Reg. 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at Gateway Reg. 6 p.m. to set up Hayden Herk in transition to defense this Sept. 7 at Pope Francis 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at Mahar Reg. 7 p.m. scoring chances. season after being mainly Sept. 12 vs Hopkins Academy 7 p.m. “He’s played more com- offensive players in the past. Sept. 14 at Easthampton 4 p.m. Sept. 19 vs Hopkins Academy 7 p.m. petitive soccer than anyone “It’s a tall task to ask both Sept. 21 at Narragansett Reg. 3:30 p.m. on our team and high- level those guys to go back there Sept. 18 at Frontier Reg. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Granby 4 p.m. soccer,” said King about from never playing defense Sept. 20 vs Easthampton 4 p.m. Sept. 26 vs South Hadley 7 p.m. Bryce. “He has a lot of abil- before in their life,” said Sept. 25 vs Mahar Reg. 7 p.m. ity to get Hayden Herk and King. “But they’re seniors Sept. 28 at Greenfield 4 p.m. Sept. 28 vs Renaissance 6 p.m. Mayson Tarbell free.” and you need seniors in the Sept. 30 vs Granby 3:30 p.m. Angel Rivera will play back if you’re going to be Sept. 30 vs Gardner 1:30 p.m. Oct. 2 vs Easthampton 6 p.m. outside, mid-field. On the successful.” Oct. 3 vs Pioneer Valley 7 p.m. Oct. 5 vs Gateway 6 p.m. left side will be Noah Aus- Dennis St. Jean and Park- Oct. 10 vs Mwk. Trail Reg. 7 p.m. Oct. 7 vs Palmer 6 p.m. tikalnis, Jon Mahony and er Deleo will take on the Oct. 11 at Gateway Reg. 6 p.m. Brady Killay seeing time. outside of the backfield for Oct. 13 vs Pope Francis 4 p.m. Oct. 9 at Greenfield 6 p.m. The strength of the team the Red Raiders. Oct. 14 at Quabbin Reg. 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at Quabbin Reg. 3 p.m. will be its defense according After needing to find a Oct. 16 at Hopkins Academy 4 p.m. to King. Senior Justin Blake goalie the previous season, Oct. 17 at Hopkins Academy 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at South Hadley 4 p.m. will be leading the defense now-senior Colby Mason Oct. 24 vs Frontier Reg. 7 p.m. this season. held down the starting job Oct. 25 at Narragansett Reg. 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at Renaissance 4 p.m. “He’s our most skilled Oct. 27 vs Mahar Reg. 7 p.m. throughout the entire 2016 Oct. 30 at Mahar Reg. 7 p.m. player,” said King. “He’s the campaign. After saving 161 engine that runs our team. Junior Varsity Junior Varsity shots, Mason rounds out the He’s a player to not only Date Opponent Time team between the pipes this Date Opponent Time watch here but throughout Sept. 5 vs Gateway Reg. 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at Easthampton 4 p.m. Western Mass. You won’t year. Sept. 12 at Gateway Reg. 4 p.m. see him in the box score but “He’s aggressive and he’s Sept. 7 at Pope Francis 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at Mahar Reg. 5:30 p.m. if we’re successful he will be getting more confident with Sept. 12 vs Hopkins Academy 5 p.m. Sept. 19 vs Hopkins Academy 5 p.m. the reason why we are suc- it and he’s fearless being Sept. 14 at Easthampton 4 p.m. cessful.” able to stay in there and de- Sept. 18 at Frontier Reg. 4:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Granby 4 p.m. Colby Saltysik will be an- fend and he’s vocal,” said Sept. 26 vs South Hadley 5 p.m. other defender for the Red King. “I think he will be one Sept. 20 vs Easthampton 4 p.m. Sept. 30 vs Granby 3:30 p.m. Raiders. James Laford re- of the better goalies in the Sept. 25 vs Mahar Reg. 5 p.m. Oct. 2 vs Easthampton 4 p.m. turns to the team after being league.” Sept. 28 at Greenfield 4 p.m. Oct. 5 vs Gateway Reg. 4 p.m. Sept. 30 vs Gardner 1:30 p.m. Oct. 7 vs Palmer 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at Gateway Reg. 4 p.m. Oct. 9 at Greenfield 4 p.m. Oct. 13 vs Pope Francis 4 p.m. Oct. 14 at Quabbin Reg. 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at Quabbin Reg. 1 p.m. Oct. 16 at Hopkins Academy 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at Hopkins Academy 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at South Hadley 4 p.m. Oct. 24 vs Frontier Reg. 5 p.m. Oct. 27 vs Mahar Reg. 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Mahar Reg. 5:30 p.m.

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