North Adams American Legion Juniors Sweep Wilbraham

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WILBRAHAM, Mass. – Mason Fierro and Emery Rotter each threw a complete five-inning game on the mound Saturday as the North Adams Post 125 Juniors earned a double-header sweep of Wilbraham in American Legion baseball action.
 
Fierro struck out three and allowed one earned run in a 3-2 win that started with Jaydon Dimitropolas’ two-run triple in the top of the first inning.
 
In the third, Post 125 stretched its lead to 3-0 when Fierro hit a one-out single and eventually stole home.
 
Fierro went 2-for-3 and scored twice in the win.
 
Rotter struck out four in a 4-1 win over Wilbraham.
 
Again, North Adams jumped on top early, this time with three runs in the top of the first.
 
Kieran Johnson had a two-run double in that rally.
 
Johnson went 3-for-3 with three RBIs in the win.
 
Andrew Meaney, Rotter and Fierro each had a pair of hits.
 
The Post 125 juniors are home on Tuesday evening against Westfield Post 124 at Joe Wolfe Field.
 
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Windsor Man Promoted to Major in National Guard

WINDSOR, Mass. — Corbin Lounsbury of Windsor was recently promoted to major in the New York Army National Guard.
 
Major Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
 
Lounsbury, assigned to Cyber Protection Team 173, received a promotion Sept. 5 to the rank of major.
 
Army National Guard promotions are based on a soldier's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism, and future development potential. These promotions recognize the best-qualified soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.
 
There are 20,000 members in New York's Army, Air National Guard, the Naval Militia, and the New York Guard. They are managed by the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs, the state's executive agency responsible to the governor.
 
Guardsmen and women are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits, international travel, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance, and contributions towards retirement programs similar to a 401(k).
 
For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com.
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