Who are the ex-high school stars from West Massachusetts area competing on Friday, April 24?

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.