Kevin Baker scored two goals and the Spartans held on to clinch their first Western Mass. title in program history. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

February 20, 2026 High School Sports Subscriber Exclusive   East Longmeadow boys hockey knocks off Westfield, wins first WMass title (video) Kevin Baker scored two goals and the Spartans held on to clinch their first Western Mass. title in program history. By Kenneth Manoj | kmanoj@masslive.com Read more Subscriber Exclusive   Easthampton boys hockey outlast McCann Tech, crowned WMass Class B champs (photos) Four different players scored for the Eagles to secure their first Western Mass. title since 2019. By Samantha Sands | SSands@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   The Eye Test: A hint of March is in the air With state tournaments set to begin, we recap the season and look ahead to what we can expect come late February and March. By Jeff Lajoie | jlajoie@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   MassLive HS Scoreboard: Click to see the results from across the state on Feb. 19 Check out all the scores from Thursday. By Peyton Doyle | PDoyle@masslive.com MORE    High School Sports Dominant fourth quarter propels Belchertown girls basketball past Easthampton Kina Roy and Aubrey Klingensmith led the way for the Orioles. By Emma Bensley | EBensley@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Pope Francis extends reign in Class A, takes down Chicopee Comp for WMass boys basketball title The Cardinals became the third boys basketball program in WMass history to win four consecutive Division I/Class A sectional championships. By Jeff Lajoie | jlajoie@masslive.com MORE    See more       Introducing Premium Access   Full Access for you — and four more.   Start Today for $1