Former Redhawks lighting the Beacons

The UMass Boston softball team is currently 13-5 on the young season, and a trio of former local stars are a huge reason why. For starters, the Beacons feature two Amesbury athletes who helped fuel the Division 4 State Championship team of 2022.

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