To ensure the safety of our friends, families, and fans, we have decided to cancel next weekend’s Community Tailgate. We are sorry for any inconvenience this might cause. The boys varsity and junior varsity football teams will play on Saturday, October 13, at times that have not yet been determined. Please check the school’s website early next week for game times.

Easthampton has recently been labeled a high risk area for mosquito-borne illnesses such as Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). EEE is a rare viral infection that is dangerous to humans; it is spread through infected mosquito bites. The Department of Public Health has confirmed three cases of human EEE infection across Massachusetts this year. Officials also have reported 13 cases of another mosquito-transmitted disease, West Nile Virus, in Massachusetts.

Email questions or comments to Liz Cheney, Interim Assistant Director of Alumni Relations  or (413) 529-3074. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Natalia Ovando ‘15

Sophomore Natalia Ovando made an impressive showing against Kingswood-Oxford on Saturday. In the team’s 6-1 win, Natalia scored four goals and added an assist. Natalia has also showed versatility by playing high-pressure defense in a close match with Worcester Academy the previous weekend.

Will Consavage ‘13

Post-grad Will Consavage had an outstanding game against Westminster on Saturday as the Wildcats rolled to a 65-32 victory. Will’s solid blocking helped the team rush for 485 yards averaging over 11 yards a carry, “Will is a hardnosed, dedicated, and unselfish teammate who gives a great effort every day” states Coach Conroy.

Hannah Lewis ‘13

Senior runner Hannah Lewis has made a big splash so far this year for the girls cross country team. Placing first overall in her first two races, Hannah has moved to 7th place on the Williston honor roll with a personal best time of 20:52. Hannah also placed first for Williston and third overall this past Saturday against NMH.

Pierre DeLiso ‘13

Pierre DeLiso, a senior defender on the boys’ varsity soccer team is a true competitor on the pitch. In addition to contributing a goal on a penalty kick in Wednesday’s match up against Cushing, Pierre has also anchored the team’s defense, helping the Wildcats earn shutout victories in their first two games against Canterbury and Cushing.

At the end of the spring 2012 season, three members of the Williston Northampton girls varsity lacrosse team—Bridget Instrum ’12 of Granby, MA; Katie Cavanaugh ’12 of South Hadley, MA; and Karly Simpson ’13 of South Hadley, MA—were honored by US Lacrosse.

The title ‘All-American’ is a designation used to honor high-school lacrosse players, both on and off the field, by US Lacrosse, a national sports organization.  US Lacrosse annually awards the title of All-American or Academic All-American to a group of athletes who have been nominated by their coaches.

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Jack Shumway ‘13

A co-captain of the boys’ varsity lacrosse team, Jack led the team in points with 30 goals and 19 assists. Highlighted by a 5 goal 2 assist to help lead the team over Loomis Chaffee, Jack has been a key component to the team’s offensive productivity and has been a positive leader both on and off the field.

Karly Simpson ‘13

Karly has played critical role on the girls’ varsity lacrosse team this year. Coming up big in recent wins against Deerfield, Pomfret and KO Karly’s play has been outstanding. At the Central New England Tournament last Saturday, Karly was named tournament MVP with 10 goals in 3 games to help Williston earn the championship.

 
Matt Cavanaugh ‘14

Matt pitched an outstanding game against Easthampton last Saturday for the jv baseball team. Matt struck out 15 and allowed only one hit in the game. Matt has been a solid team contributor all season with a positive attitude and superb work ethic.