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The Hoosac Valley High School cheerleadering team celebrates its Western Mass Championship. Members seen are: First row, from left, Taylor Boulger, Aurora Brackett and Captain Rylin Larabee. Second row, Brooklyn Gregory, Captain Leyah Brown, Vanessa Biddy. Third row, Peyton Albano, Captain Gracie Rhinemiller, Captain Cameron Lovato, Captain Eva Akroman, Hanna Borer.

Hoosac Valley Cheerleaders Win Western Mass Title

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CHESHIRE, Mass. -- The Hoosac Valley High School cheerleading team is headed back to the state championship meet after winning a Western Massachusetts title for the third year in a row.
 
The team is captained by Ava Akroman, Leyah Brown, Rylin Larabee, Cameron Lovato and Gracie Rhinemiller and includes Payton Albano, Vanessa Biddy, Hanna Borer, Taylor Boulger, Aurora Brackett and Brooklyn Gregory.
 
The team is coached by Nataleigh Harrington, Katie Wood, Sacia McClary and Michelle Mason.
 
The state championship is March 8 at Worcester State University.
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Friday Afternoon Fire Destroys Cheshire Barn

By Tammy Daniels iBerkshires Staff
 
CHESHIRE, Mass. — A fire on Friday afternoon destroyed a barn at 920 Sand Mill Road.
 
The building is a total loss but firefighters were able to prevent the flames from reaching another nearby barn and the house at Stoney Brook Farm. 
 
Fire Chief Thomas Francesconi said the fire was called in 12:39 p.m. by the homeowners "but it already had a foothold before they noticed it."
 
Responding firefighters found the L-shaped structure fully involved. Adams, Lanesborough, Savoy and Windsor fire companies responded and Williamstown Fire covered the station.
 
The tankers were used to transport water from a nearby brook until a pool could be set up near the scene and water pumped into it. 
 
Northern Berkshire EMS responded and one firefighter was treated at the scene and then taken to Berkshire Medical Center. 
 
Francesconi said there were no other injuries but the owners told him there were 18 chickens in the barn. The structure also had equipment and other materials in it, including a Jeep. 
 
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