Sports
Amherst’s Ryan Leonard goes to Washington Capitals at No. 8 in NHL Draft
By KYLE GRABOWSKI
Stars and stripes suit Ryan Leonard, apparently.The Washington Capitals, with their red white and blue color scheme, selected the Amherst native with the eighth overall pick in Wednesday’s NHL Draft at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Leonard...
2022-23 Gazette Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Tessa Kawall, Amherst
By HANNAH BEVIS
Tessa Kawall has always been a supremely talented basketball player — Amherst head coach Ralph Loos often calls her a “freak” when talking about her athletic ability. But until somewhat recently, Kawall could sometimes let her emotions get the best of...
UMass notebook: Sam Breen named 2023 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player Of The Year
By KYLE GRABOWSKI
Add one more jewel to Queen Breen’s crown.UMass graduate student forward Sam Breen was named the 2023 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player Of The Year on Wednesday, becoming the fourth winner in the award’s history and first Minutewoman.“I am super blessed...
Amherst’s Tamar Byl-Brann named Daily Hampshire Gazette’s Girls Cross Country Athlete of the Year
By HANNAH BEVIS
Amherst’s cross country program has a long and storied history. Its one of the schools in the area that has been able to cultivate sustained success, with many impressive athletes leaving their mark.Even so, it’s rare that athletes like Tamar...
