Franklin County Tech, West Springfield, Springfield Central and more are set to have strong seasons once again this winter. Take a look at the region's top returning teams and wrestlers. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

December 12, 2025 High School Sports Subscriber Exclusive   WMass Wrestling: Franklin Tech, West Springfield look to defend sectional titles Franklin County Tech, West Springfield, Springfield Central and more are set to have strong seasons once again this winter. Take a look at the region's top returning teams and wrestlers. By Liam Shannon | LShannon@masslive.com Read more Subscriber Exclusive   Late run helps Minnechaug boys basketball hold off Westfield for season-opening win (video) The Falcons closed the game on a run over the final three minute to open their season with an impressive road victory. By Jeff Lajoie | jlajoie@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Pope Francis’ Gabe Kolodjay scores go-ahead goal in boys hockey debut Gabe Kolodjay had a memorable first game as a member of the Pope Francis boys hockey team on Thursday in a win over Natick. By Christopher Berry | cberry2@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Emme Calkins leads Northampton girls basketball past Frontier in season opener Calkins scored a game-high 21 points for the Blue Devils in Thursday night's win. By Samantha Sands | SSands@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Lee girls basketball opens new season with emphatic win over Lenox Lee earned its first victory over Lenox since 2022, having lost its last seven matchups with the Millionaires. By Kenneth Manoj | kmanoj@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Catholic Memorial hockey shuts out Belmont in season opener (photos/video) Six different players scored for the Knights on Thursday night. By Peyton Doyle | PDoyle@masslive.com MORE    See more       Get Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com PLUS Family Sharing, Ad Lite and the Online Newspaper   $20 for 6 months