Force 16U Softball Takes Second Loss in Bracket Play at Nationals

iBerkshires.com Sports11:24AM / Thursday, July 30, 2026Print Story | Email Story

SALISBURY, Md. -- New York's Orange County Bombers Thursday morning handed the Berkshire Force 16-and-under travel softball team a 12-0 loss in the losers bracket of the United States Specialty Sports Association's Eastern National Championship.

Alliah DiPietro had the lone hit for Berkshire, a single, as it was outhit, 8-1, in the three-inning game.

Ava McMahon and Amelia Polidoro split time in the circle for the Force, allowing just two earned runs.

An error opened the door to an eight-run second inning for the Bombers to take control after a scoreless first.

Berkshire went 3-6 at the Eastern Nationals, which began on Monday.

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North Adams Reschedules Boxcar Races, BBQ Cook-Off Oct. 2

Staff Reports10:28AM / Monday, September 28, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Following a rainout over the weekend, the Boxcar Races & BBQ Cook-Off has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 2, on Main Street.

Organized by the North Adams Police Department and Fire Department, the community event will serve as the kickoff for Fall Foliage Weekend and coincide with North Adams' monthly First Friday festivities.

Event Schedule:

5:30 – 6 p.m: Boxcar Races begin on Main Street.
6 p.m.: BBQ judging officially commences.
Post-Race Activities: Attendees can sample BBQ and view the youth entry designs at the Boxcar Car Show.

Organizers report that a limited supply of boxcar kits and fully built cars remain available for last-minute entries. Registration is mandatory for all participants — including returning racers from previous years — to assist coordinators in building accurate race brackets and maintaining the schedule. Interested participants can register online here.

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