Who are the ex-high school stars from West Massachusetts area competing on Friday, April 24?
Friday, April 24 will feature competition from these former West Massachusetts area high school standouts.

Friday, April 24 will feature competition from these former West Massachusetts area high school standouts.

The University of Massachusetts baseball team fell to Harvard by a score of 17-12 during Tuesday’s Beanpot Consolation game. Despite strong hitting from several players, UMass could not overcome an early deficit against their opponent.

Gavin O’Brien of baseball and Kassidy Morris of women’s lacrosse have been recognized as Mid-American Conference Scholar-Athletes of the Week for their academic achievement and athletic performances. Both athletes delivered standout contributions during recent competitions.

The University of Massachusetts baseball team edged out Bowling Green with a narrow 5-4 victory at Earl Lorden Field. Strong performances from Ryan Kolben and pitcher Callen Powers helped secure this important conference win ahead of Saturday’s doubleheader.

The University of Massachusetts men’s lacrosse team secured a dramatic double-overtime victory over Hobart College with Thomas Bagnall scoring the winning goal late in extra time. The win gives UMass its first ten-win season since 2019 as they prepare to face No.20 Penn next week.

UMass baseball achieved back-to-back walk-off wins against Bowling Green in an April doubleheader sweep. The victories improved their record ahead of upcoming midweek games against Central Connecticut State and Stonehill.

University of Massachusetts tennis Head Coach Juancarlos Nunez was named Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year while senior Ella Faessler received Player of the Year honors on April 22. The team collected four postseason awards after finishing with strong records across singles and doubles play.

These former West Massachusetts area high school athletes will take part in events on Thursday, April 23.

Godot Gaskins has been recognized as MAC Men’s Track Athlete of the Week after setting a school record at Georgia Tech. His performance currently leads conference standings and ranks high regionally.

On Wednesday, April 22, these former West Massachusetts area high school standouts will be in action.