PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Pittsfield High boys soccer program will hold a 7-on-7 tournament in May to support the family of a teammate who recently received a heart transplant.

 

The AJ's Beating Heart 7V7 Tournament will benefit A.J. Riello, a ninth-grader at PHS who underwent succesful surgery earlier this month.

 

The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Heberg Middle School.

 

The cost to enter is $5 per player.

 

The tournament is for teams of eight to 12 players of all ages. The format is seven versus seven with a goalie.

 

Teams must have matching shirts, but pinnies will be available for teams without jerseys.

 

To register, contact Nigel Gale at 413-329-3635.

 

The registration deadline is April 25 at 5 p.m.

 

All proceeds benefit the Riello family.