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This year's class includes the 2013-14 Wahconah Regional High School hockey team that went to the state championship game.

Dalton CRA Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class

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DALTON, Mass. -- The Community Recreation Association has announced its CRA Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing outstanding teams, coaches, contributors, and athletes whose achievements have left a lasting impact on sports throughout Central Berkshire.
 
The 2026 Hall of Fame Class includes:
 
• Teams - 1952 Dalton High School basketball team, 1998 Wahconah girls soccer team, 2014 Wahconah hockey team.
 
• Coaches - Dick Farley, Peter Stephenson, Joe O'Neil.
 
• Contributors - John Corliss, Kelly's Package Store, Jody DiMassimo.
 
•  Athletes - Janinne Noel, Matt Boudreau, Shannon Hoosick, Harry Hume, Dave Ward, Tom Reynolds, Lisa Perrott.
 
The CRA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. at The Stationery Factory in Dalton. The event will celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of this exceptional class.
 
Tickets are $40 per person and which includes food provided by Ozzie's Catering. Tickets may be purchased online at www.daltoncra.org or at the CRA front desk until Friday, Aug. 21.
 
All proceeds from the event support youth sports programs throughout Central Berkshire, helping provide opportunities for the next generation of local athletes.
 
For additional information about the Hall of Fame or the induction ceremony, please contact CRA Hall of Fame Chairman Dustin Belcher at 413-684-0260 or dbelcher@daltoncra.org.
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Dalton CRA Tournament Crowns Six Champions

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DALTON, Mass. — The 30th annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament delivered an outstanding weekend of youth soccer, featuring exciting competition, dramatic finishes, and an incredible showcase of talent from teams throughout the region.
 
With more than 140 games played over the weekend, the tournament once again demonstrated why it has become a special tradition for youth soccer in the Berkshires and surrounding communities.
 
The weekend featured competitive matchups across eight divisions, with several championship games providing unforgettable moments. Both U14 Dan McMahon Cup championships were decided by penalty shootouts, with the U14 Girls final going all the way to the ninth shooter before a champion was crowned. The U12 Girls Division 1 championship was equally dramatic, as Dalton Blue scored an incredible goal in the final minute to capture the title.
 
The champions and runners-up for the 30th Annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament were:
 
U12 Boys Division 1: Champion – Northampton; runner-up – Williamstown
U12 Boys Division 2: Champion – Williamstown; runner-up – Dalton Warriors White
U14 Boys Dan McMahon Cup: Champion – Northampton; runner-up – Pittsfield Soccer Club
U12 Girls Division 1: Champion – Dalton Blue; runner-up – Williamstown
U12 Girls Division 2: Champion – North Adams; runner-up – Pittsfield Soccer Club
U14 Girls Dan McMahon Cup: Champion – Lenox Soccer Club; runner-up – Dalton
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