Sports
Cardinals Add Koperniak to 40-Man Roster
The St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday picked up the contract of Hoosac Valley alumnus Matt Koperniak and added him to the Major League Baseball team's 40-man roster, according to numerous media outlets.
Berkshire Ajax Soccer Club Sets Tryouts
The Berkshire Ajax Soccer Club will hold a tryout for the 2025 spring season on Sunday, Nov. 10, on Williams College's Farley-Lamb turf field.
Soldier On 5K Sunday in Pittsfield
Soldier On and the Berkshire Running Foundation will host the inaugural Soldier On 5K Walk/Run Sunday, Nov. 10 at the First Street Common in Pittsfield at 9 a.m.
Pittsfield Finishes Unbeaten Season in Youth Football Juniors
Messiah Grandson and Cashius Bartlett-Mood led the Pittsfield juniors to a 26-8 win over Dalton in the Berkshire County Youth Football League Championship Game on Saturday at Berkshire Community College.
Lee Seniors Win County Youth Football League Title
Lee’s Bryce Hoff went 59 yards for a rushing touchdown in the first quarter, and it ended up the only score in the contest.
UCS Holds Annual Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash
This family friendly event supports UCS' Teens4Change (T4C) program, a peer-led program that gives local teens opportunities to plan activities, build connections and take positive action in their community.
Softball Players Donate to Animal Shelter
League players, families, and the board of directors collected and donated toys, treats, food, and cleaning supplies to present to the No Paws staff and animals.
Up Front for DeMar Race on Veterans Day
The race begins at Veterans Memorial in North Adams at 9:00AM and ends at the American Legion.
Henderson Making a Mark at Springfield College
The Monument Mountain grad scored a pair of goals in the Pride's 3-1 win over Worcester State on Oct. 8. He has appeared in 11 games this season, collecting those two goals and an assist, and he has started once for the Pride.
Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament Dedicates Trophy to Founder
The annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament this year named the 7th/8th grade divisions of the tournament the Dan McMahon division in recognition of McMahon’s impact on youth soccer in Berkshire County over his 35 year career at the CRA.
Thankful 5K Expanding in Ninth Year
The Berkshire Running Foundation is eager to kick off the fundraising efforts surrounding the 9th annual MountainOne Thankful 5K to be held on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. at Berkshire Community College.
Up Front for DeMar Race Nov. 10
The Up Front for DeMar 5-kilometer race and 1-mile walk is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m.
Wiffle Ball Tournament to Benefit Scholarship Fund
The fifth annual DZ24 Wiffle Ball Tournament is Saturday, Oct. 19, at Deming Park in Pittsfield
Williamstown Community Chest Annual Fun Run
This community event consists of two races, a 5K run and a 1-mile kids' run/family walk.
Lenox Grad Leads MCLA Men in League Opener
Lenox Memorial graduate Mateo Phillips had a goal and an assist Friday to lead the MCLA men's soccer team to a 5-1 win over Framingham State in the Trailblazers' MASCAC opener.
AAU Basketball Team Wins Five Tourneys This Summer
The Berkshire Boys and Girls Club AAU boys sixth-grade basketball team is coming off a successful summer season in which it won five tournament championships throughout New England and Upstate New York.
Taconic Track Closing For Repairs, Spring Completion Set
On Thursday, the city announced that the track will be closed to all users starting Monday. It is slated to reopen in late spring with a new surface and other elements for a better user experience.
Lenox's Hall Steps into Goal for College Squad
Lenox Memorial alum Ella Hall Wednesday made her collegiate soccer debut in goal for Vermont State Castleton in a 4-1 win over MCLA on Shewcraft Field.
Williamstown Community Chest Fun Run Returns Sept. 28
This community event consists of two races, a 5K run and a 1-mile kids’ run/family walk. The Fun Run races are open to everyone, veteran or first-time runners, and daily or occasional walkers. Families with pets and strollers are also welcome to participate.
BCC to Hold Annual Harvest Run
Registration open for 5K trail run and 1-mile kids' run
Teams Sought for 25th Monument Cup
Teams of up to four players are eligible to compete in boys and girls divisions in the under-10, under-12 and under-14 age groups.
'Community' Celebrated at Dalton CRA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Sunday marked the sixth year in a row that the Dalton CRA Hall of Fame has recognized individuals and teams who stand out in the storied history of the town’s athletic community.
PIttsfield Resident Walking to Raise Money for Jimmy Fund
The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted to use the famed Boston Marathon course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk (from Dana-Farber’s Longwood Medical Campus); 10K walk (from Newton); Half Marathon walk (from Wellesley); and Marathon walk (from Hopkinton). Walkers can participate virtually as well.
Runners Battle Mist, Mountain in Annual Race
The race saw 176 runners post a time, with finishes ranging from just more than an hour to just less than three hours.
Manzolini Scores for MCLA Men in Season-Opener
Owen Peterson had a goal and an assist on Saturday to lead the Penn State-Behrend men's soccer team to a 3-1 win over MCLA in the season-opener for both teams.
Williams Grad Takes Silver at Paralympic Games
The American boat had won its heat two days earlier and pulled the third fastest time overall, so the United States boat was conceivably in contention for podium spots.
Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic
The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College's Athletic Department. Over the years, the Classic has netted $25,000–$40,000 annually to support MCLA's student-athletes.
Williams Grad Rows for Gold on Sunday Morning in Paris
Williams College graduate Ben Washburne and the U.S. Paralympic PR3 Mixed Four with Coxswain will row for a gold medal on Sunday at 4:50 a.m. at Vaires-sur-Marne Stadium.
Local Soccer Enthusiasts Look to Compete in Iceland Tournament
This November, the small team of soccer enthusiasts are aiming to compete in Wurth, Iceland, a six-on-six tournament that bills itself as "fun and football" and brings teams from around the world to the Land of Fire and Ice.
