Holyoke's Justin Rivera shines in 15-1 baseball win over Granby

Holyoke High School baseball team cruises to victory behind standout performance from junior star player.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:18am

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A cubist-style painting featuring sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the team colors of Holyoke and Granby, capturing the energy and action of a high school baseball game.Holyoke High's baseball team celebrates their decisive victory over crosstown rivals Granby, led by the standout performance of star player Justin Rivera.Holyoke Today

In a high school baseball matchup between Holyoke and Granby, junior Justin Rivera led Holyoke to a dominant 15-1 victory with an outstanding individual performance. Rivera, a key player for the Holyoke team, was instrumental in securing the lopsided win over their crosstown rivals.

Why it matters

This victory continues Holyoke's strong start to the season and showcases the talent of their star player Justin Rivera, who is emerging as one of the top high school baseball talents in the region. The win also maintains Holyoke's position as a top contender in the local high school baseball league.

The details

Rivera, Holyoke's junior star, had a standout game, recording multiple hits, runs scored, and RBIs to power his team to the decisive victory. The Holyoke offense was firing on all cylinders, scoring 15 runs against their crosstown rivals from Granby.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

The players

Justin Rivera

A junior star player for the Holyoke High School baseball team who led his team to a dominant 15-1 victory over Granby with an outstanding individual performance.

Holyoke High School baseball team

The high school baseball team from Holyoke, Massachusetts that secured a 15-1 victory over their crosstown rivals from Granby.

Granby High School baseball team

The high school baseball team from Granby, Massachusetts that was defeated 15-1 by the Holyoke High School team.

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What they’re saying

“Justin really stepped up today and led our team to a big win. We're proud of the way he's been playing and contributing to our success this season.”

— Aiden Robinson, Holyoke High School baseball player

What’s next

Holyoke will look to continue their strong start to the season in their next game against rival Chicopee High School on April 8th.

The takeaway

Holyoke High School's baseball team has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the local league, led by the standout play of junior star Justin Rivera. This dominant victory over Granby showcases Holyoke's talent and potential to make a deep playoff run this season.