Berkshire County Football Heads Into Final Weekend
Berkshire County high school football enters a decisive stretch with five teams closing schedules tomorrow and two more Monday Veterans Day. Mount Greylock eyes Intercounty League glory at home as rivals clash and Adams seeks its first league win in Dalton while Searles and Housatonic Valley meet in Great Barrington and other local teams finish strong.
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Massaconi Named Pittsfield Best Lineman of the Week
Defensive end Mike Massaconi was named Pittsfield High’s lineman of the week by the coaching staff after the PHL victory over Adams Monday night. Massaconi, praised for a strong defensive effort, made tackles across the field and forced losses on Adams rushers. He also intercepted a pass and returned it about 30 yards.
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Pittsfield High
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Pittsfield St Josephs Clash In 44th Annual Rivalry
Pittsfield prepares for the 44th annual showdown with St Josephs at Wahconah Park. The game could settle Berkshire and city titles, with Pittsfield boasting Dave Southard and Tom Grieve while St Josephs relies on Denny Kelly and a tough line. A victory would cap strong seasons for both teams and the final interscholastic gridiron note of the year.
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Adams leads Pittsfield scorers with lineman chase
Adams scored on a one yard run to set up Pittsfield s third touchdown. Mike rushed four times for 22 yards while sharing backfield duties. Massaconi, a Massaconi junior, played varsity and junior varsity last year as a sophomore and starred in baseball and hockey. He is the son of Mrs Angelina Massaconi of 192 Benedict Road. Other linemen and two way players competing for honors included Mitch Adams Steve Trepania Dave Reilly and Bill Stanhope. Cocaptains Bob Lucido Bill Stanhope Dave Southard Clint Stowers and John Culver led other season winners.
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AFL Draft Set Navy 30 in New York City
New York City November 30 draft session announced by Commissioner Joe Foss. The AFL draft will start at 8 am at the Waldorf Astoria with 25 rounds and no future or red shirt selections before the mid rounds. Each selection has a 15 minute time limit.
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Hasbrouck Heights Freshmen Seek Sweep of Westwood
Hasbrouck Heights High freshman football, coached by Ted Mezejewski, aims to extend a six game win streak and perfect mark as it hosts Westwood High yearlings tomorrow morning. The team has shut out four opponents, with wins over Fort Lee, Dumont, North Arlington, Bogota, Ridgefield Park, and Leonia. After Westwood, Tenafly looms to finish the schedule.
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Tenafly
Freshmat
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Hasbro
Soccer Contest Set for Sunday at Lenox School
Members of the Berkshire County Soccer Officials Association and area preparatory and high school coaches will meet in a game Sunday at 3 at the Lenox School pitch. Heinz Bondy headmaster of Windsor Mountain School and Al Vinatier Cranwell School coach will play with the coaches.
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Undefeated Northeastern and Coast Guard Face Do-or-Die Day
Northeastern and Coast Guard seek perfect seasons in a full New England slate. Northeastern hosts Tufts while Coast Guard plays Central Connecticut. Maine aims for Maine State Series crown against Bowdoin as a crowded schedule unfolds with Ivy, NESCAC, and regional teams in action.
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Large Crowd Expected For Little Three Tilt
A big homecoming crowd is anticipated in Middletown as Wesleyan and Williams clash for a potential second-place finish in The Little Three. Both teams enter with 2-4 records in a game marking alumni weekend, featuring the new Epic wing-T offense at Wesleyan and Williams’ strong monster line.
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Conn
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