Westfield senior Tim Fratini makes a play for the ball in Tuesday’s opening game against East Longmeadow. (Photo by Liam Sheehan)
WESTFIELD – A prolonged heat wave typically leads to a drought. Tuesday was no exception for the Whip City.
On Tuesday, the Westfield and East Longmeadow high school boys’ soccer teams failed to produce a single offensive score, leading to a 0-0 tie.
“We had a bunch of opportunities that we didn’t cash in on,” said Westfield first-year head coach Andrew Joseph.
Westfield goalie Ian Saltmarsh was money in the bank, making a couple of big saves to protect the scoreless tie.
“We put forth a good effort on a hot day,” Joseph said. “I’m happy with how well (our players) played.”
Westfield (0-0-1) will seek its first victory Thursday against Pittsfield at Kirvin Park. The game begins at 4 p.m.
WHOLE WIN ONE
GOLF
Westfield 150, Cathedral 174
Sebastian Soeneergaard shot a match-low 37 to lead Westfield to a season-opening win over the Cathedral Panthers at Tekoa Country Club Tuesday.
“It was a good start for us,” Westfield coach Chris Strycharz said. “The kids played pretty well.”
