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Victory Lap with Jessica Lapachinski: Two questions that drive success

I have worked in sports for nearly 20 years. The current landscape of youth and collegiate athletics looks completely unrecognizable today compared to when I started. In some ways, coaches and administrators have overcomplicated things. With what we know about strength and conditioning, nutrition, scouting, and performance data, it’s easy to keep doing more to […]

Dr. David Gottsegen: Keeping our yards healthy for us and the planet

It’s a beautiful time of year — redolent with the smell of lilacs, the warmth of the sun, the deep greens of lawns and trees, and the happy sounds of birds and kids playing ball… But to keep yards and ballfields looking pristine, many homeowners and municipalities use chemicals that can kills pets, and harm […]

A world of potential awaits for Hampshire Regional's Class of 2026

WESTHAMPTON — Friday evening was hot in Westhampton, but there was plenty of excitement and joy at Hampshire Regional High School nonetheless: the Class of 2026 was about to graduate. The 95 seniors and their families gathered at the school’s Dorunda Field to celebrate the occasion. Rachel O’Connell, the class’s vice president, honored the school’s […]

MIAA softball: Hampshire Regional earns trip to state semifinals with 7-1 victory over Wahconah in Div. 4 Round of 8

WESTHAMPTON — For the second season in a row, the No. 2 Hampshire Regional softball team is headed to the MIAA Division 4 semifinals. The Raiders’ ticket was punched in a 7-1 victory over No. 7 Wahconah on Saturday morning in a Round of 8 matchup. Ryanne Dubay got the start again for Hampshire in […]