The high school basketball season officially kicked off on Thursday with teams across the state meeting in hopes to start their season on a high note.
In a close three-point contest, Holyoke hosted Northampton in its season opener. With a final score of 73-70, the Knights kicked off their season with a win.
Leading the scoring for Holyoke was Julian Fasoli. Making five 2-pointers and six 3-pointers. The senior ended the evening with 28 points.
Georlee Aponte was the second-highest scorer for the Knights with 17 points. Aponte made 2-pointers layups, four free throws and a single 3-pointer.
Leading the way for Northampton was Eli Reid with 23 points. Reid made seven free throws and eight 2-pointers during the Thursday night contest.
Despite the winning scoreline, Holyoke only outscored Northampton in the first and fourth quarters. The hosts outscored their opponents 22-to-12 and 22-to-19 respectively.
Holyoke will next face Putnam on Dec. 18. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. Northampton will face Amherst Regional on Dec. 17 for its home opener. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
BI-COUNTY EAST
Hampshire Regional Middle/High School 61, Monson High School 52 – Box Score
Frontier Regional School 71, Ware Jr./Sr. High School 54 – Box Score
BI-COUNTY WEST
Mount Everett Regional High School 61, Hopkins Academy 47 – Box Score
HAMPSHIRE NORTH
Mount Everett Regional High School 61, Hopkins Academy 47 – Box Score
Frontier Regional School 71, Ware Jr./Sr. High School 54 – Box Score
HAMPSHIRE SOUTH
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy 45, Southwick Regional School 28 – Box Score
Hampshire Regional Middle/High School 61, Monson High School 52 – Box Score
Belchertown High School 72, Easthampton High School 54 – Box Score
SUBURBAN SOUTH
East Longmeadow High School 63, Springfield International Charter School 59 – Box Score
Minnechaug Regional High School 51, Westfield High School 44 – Box Score
Belchertown High School 72, Easthampton High School 54 – Box Score
TRI-COUNTY NORTH
Franklin County Tech. School 53, St. Mary 29 – Box Score
TRI-COUNTY SOUTH
Franklin County Tech. School 53, St. Mary 29 – Box Score
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy 45, Southwick Regional School 28 – Box Score
VALLEY LEAGUE
Holyoke High School 73, Northampton High School 70 – Box Score
VALLEY WHEEL
East Longmeadow High School 63, Springfield International Charter School 59 – Box Score
Minnechaug Regional High School 51, Westfield High School 44 – Box Score
Holyoke High School 73, Northampton High School 70 – Box Score
