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2023 Hockomock League Girls Soccer Preview
2023 Hockomock League Girls Soccer Preview
Attleboro
2022 Record: 8-10-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 32
Coach: Steve Santos
After a long playoff drought, Attleboro has made it to the postseason in back-to-back years and the Bombardiers will be relying on a talented group of attackers to fire them into another tournament berth. If Attleboro can find the cohesion it needs defensively, head coach Steve Santos thinks that he has the talent to compete with anyone in the league.
Senior Jamie Davies is the team’s top returning playmaker. A versatile player, who can line up as a forward, a winger, or dropping into the midfield, Davies will be counted on to provide the creativity Attleboro needs in attack. Sophomore Tatum O’Brien jumped right into the attack last year and is ready for a breakout season as the starting forward. Junior Isla Thompson will provide speed on the wing and classmate Zenda Gjoni can play in multiple positions. Sophomores Sophia Sprovieri and Jordyn Riley and junior Sophia Lyons give the Bombardiers depth and balance in the midfield.
Defensively, Attleboro will have a few changes and new faces. Senior Bethany Alves is back and will provide cover either as a center back or as a defensive midfielder. Senior Presley Biller and junior Rylee Medeiros can also play in the back line or center of the pitch, depending on matchups. In goal, Attleboro has several players competing to replace Lexi Campbell. Senior Kim Packard-Flores, sophomore Ava Gattoni, and freshman Ciara O’Driscoll bring different skill sets to the position and are both in the running to start the season. Seniors Jessica Harrington, Molly Moore, and Morgan Taliaferro will add leadership to a young squad.
Santos said, “We should be able to generate some offense and score some goals. We just need to find the balance defensively to compete in the Hock. We have some young players in some key spots. It’s about who is going to step up and take on the leadership role.”
Canton
2022 Record: 11-4-5
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 16
Coach: Idris Senyonjo
Despite a young roster, Canton stayed within three points of Oliver Ames in the league standings and reached the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen last season. The Bulldogs remain a young team, with only four seniors on the roster, but an influx of new talent and players building off a year of varsity experience make head coach Idris Senyonjo confident that Canton can stay in the title mix.
On attack, it will be difficult to replace Emily McCabe’s 19 goals from last year, but senior Mekhala Costello is back to run things in midfield and her creativity will be the key to unlocking opposition defenses. Junior Emma Cahill had 10 points in 2022 and looks poised for a breakout season, while sophomore Alyssa Wong is going to step into a bigger role this year. Junior Paige Sullivan also returns in the midfield, although a preseason injury means her impact may be delayed until later in the fall.
Defensively, Canton is very young. Ava Gilmore is the lone senior on the back line and will provide much-needed leadership, as the Bulldogs focus on a collective, team defense. Katherine Powers will take over between the posts and is ready for the challenge of providing direction for defense against the tough attacks in the Hockomock League. Freshmen Maddie McCabe, Gabriella Berardi, and Charlotte Campbell are new additions to the roster who can step right into the lineup.
“Going into my fourth season, I feel ready for another interesting season,” said Senyonjo. “I feel like if we learnt from our mistakes last season, we should be in a better position to make a good run at trying to win the title this year. The girls have worked hard all summer and the team looks more ready coming into preseason than they did the last three years. They all cannot wait to get started.”
Foxboro
2022 Record: 5-12-3
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 3 Round of 32
Coach: Jen Lippolis
Foxboro won back-to-back league titles in 2018 and 2019, then finished just one point out of first for each of the next two seasons. The Warriors had a transition year in 2022, winning just five games (with four losses by one goal), but the potential in a young squad was emphasized when they took eventual Div. 3 finalist Dedham to overtime in the Round of 32. With the majority of the starting lineup returning, Foxboro is hoping to bounce right back and be in the mix for the Davenport title.
An experienced defense should be a strength for the Warriors this season. Senior Lindsey Resnick has been a four-year standout at center back, using her speed and reading of the game to clean things up at the back. Senior Ally Tuohey will partner Resnick in the middle and junior Maddy Luck, a three-year starter, will join them on the outside. Senior Allie Sougaris is back in goal and has developed into one of the top shot stoppers in the league.
Senior Erin Foley adds bite and creativity to the midfield and is critical to the Warriors quickly turning defense into attack. Sophomore Shea Dorney had an impressive rookie campaign and will add another level of passing range in the center of the park. Senior Chloe Ostis and sophomore Morgan Riley are back at the forward position. Freshmen Mauve Casey and Caroline Power will give the Warriors a boost in the attacking third.
“We’re excited to be back on the soccer field,” said Foxboro coach Jen Lippolis. “Preseason has been off to a good start. The majority of our team are returning starters and we’re looking forward to a fun, competitive season.”
Franklin
2022 Record: 15-4-1 (Kelley-Rex champion)
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 16
Coach: Jodi Klein
Franklin has won three straight league titles and the Panthers bring back a roster that looks primed to make a run at a fourth. Jodi Klein, who coached Franklin to the 2021 title, returns to the sidelines after the retirement of long-time coach Tom Geysen, and she has a deep squad at her disposal to not only go after the Kelley-Rex title but also make a deep run in the state tournament.
The Panthers boast one of the league’s most prolific attacking trios. Senior Anya Zub leads the line and has been among the Hock’s top scorers. Junior Kelly O’Connor has been terrorizing defenses on the left side for the past two years and senior Olivia Costa emerged last year as a speedy, goal scoring threat on the right wing. The interchange between the forwards keeps defenders on their toes. In the midfield, Franklin has experience and depth. Senior Selene Hammad returns to run things in the center of the pitch and sophomore Morgan Lovell and junior Ava Villela (who missed last year with injury) will jump right in to contribute.
After allowing only 11 goals in 20 games last season, and despite the graduation of center back Norah Anderson, defense remains a strength. Seniors Maddie Horton (also returning from an injury that cost her time in 2022), Alli Powderly, and Lily Deforge and junior Eiley Cinelli give the Panthers a solid foundation. Sophomore Cassidy Carmignani and Gwen Holland add speed on the outside to jump into the attack. Senior Rachel Welch returns in goal and will split time with sophomore Jill Hamilton, as Franklin’s run of talented netminders continues.
“The girls are putting in a lot of work this preseason and playing very good soccer,” Klein said. “We have so much talent and finding our best 11 is proving to be a challenge. Good news is we have several players to rotate into the games at various positions to keep us at 100% for 80 minutes.”
King Philip
2022 Record: 14-5-1
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 16
Coach: Gary Pichel
King Philip was just a point away from claiming a share of last year’s Kelley-Rex title and the Warriors return a versatile, athletic lineup that expects to be right at the top of the league standings again this fall and ready to make noise in the state tournament as well.
The graduation of Ella Pisani, top scorer in the Hock last year, leaves a big hole to fill in attack, but KP has the weapons to remain potent in front of goal. Junior Dani Lomuscio will be key to getting the Warriors on the front foot. Her ability to control the game in midfield and find the right pass to spring KP’s quick forwards into space can unlock any defense. Senior Heidi Lawrence led the team in goals last year with 14 and has the ability to score with either foot. Junior Mikayla Thompson is a quick, versatile winger who plays multiple positions and has an accurate shot from distance.
Speed will also be a feature of an experienced KP defense. Junior Addisyn Lamothe-Vaughn was a standout as a sophomore and she is solid along the back line while able to jump up into the attack when she gets the chance. Lamothe-Vaughn’s aerial ability is also a weapon on set pieces. Junior Rihanna Mason is a solid one-on-one defender and senior Rylie Wesley is a quick center back who will be a leader along the back. Sophomore Lauren O’Bara will take over in goal and has good handling and consistent footwork.
“The strengths of both the offense and defense will depend on how well they will work together in every game,” said KP coach Gary Pichel. “If our chemistry together is good, we will give every opponent we face a good challenge and a strong effort right until the final whistle blows!”
Mansfield
2022 Record: 13-4-4
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Elite 8
Coach: Kevin Smith
Last fall, Mansfield narrowly missed out on its first Davenport division title, finishing one point behind Oliver Ames, and its first Div. 2 Final Four appearance, losing in overtime in the quarterfinal. The Hornets will expect to be right back in that mix again this season, returning eight players, including their entire backline and their forwards. Mansfield will need to replace the leadership of goalie Olivia Salisbury in goal and defensive midfielder Bridget Hanley but has the foundation in place for another title run.
Even with the graduation of a record-setting netminder, defense should remain a strength for the Hornets. Senior Kara Santos is a four-year starter at center back and sophomore Olivia Dunham will be her partner in the middle after an impressive rookie campaign. Seniors Alexis O’Keefe and Jill Koppy also return to help out on the outside. While Hanley will be missed in the middle of the park, sophomore Lauren Signoriello was a standout creator last season and junior Aniela Diieso and senior Maeve Anastasia each stepped in and played important minutes.
Up front, the Hornets have some young talent that gained valuable experience last year, including leading scorer Alexandra Fernandes (team-high eight goals) and her twin sister Maddie. Both can play up top, out wide, or drop into midfield to create chances. Sophomore Meghan McCann adds a physical presence and willing runner into the channels. Senior Carly Devine is a talented player on the ball and offers versatility because she can line up in a variety of positions.
Although still a young team, the Hornets have the talent to meet the program’s usual high expectations.
Milford
2022 Record: 4-12-2
2022 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Lou Colabello
After four wins in 2022, Milford comes into a new season with a young, hungry roster looking to make waves in the Kelley-Rex and fight for a postseason berth. For the Hawks to fulfill those goals, they will have to find ways of making up the production of graduated forward Dani Atherton, who had a hand in two-thirds of their goals in 2022, and they will be relying on talented underclassmen to lead the way.
One of those younger players is sophomore Ava Baglione, who was one of even freshmen on last year’s roster and was tied for second on the team with five goals. A speedy forward, who can play up top or out on the wing, Baglione will carry a lot of the playmaking role this fall. Senior Erin Michelson gives the team athleticism and speed in midfield, and junior Paige Caldon is a creative player in the center of the pitch. Freshman midfielder Kyla Nashawaty is a new player to watch, as her quickness and soccer instincts are ready for her to play a big role.
Defensively, Milford returns its entire back line from last season and the Hawks have added junior Cae Pellegrini, who brings more physicality and athleticism. Sophomore Chloe Murdock returns in goal, looking to build off a busy but solid rookie campaign. If the Hawks can use its experience to solidify the defense, Murdock is a solid shot-stopper.
“I am very excited about the upcoming season,” said Milford coach Lou Colabello. “Their work ethics have been excellent and I think we can surprise a lot of teams. We are young, but we are deep in a lot of positions. One thing we definitely will do is compete for 80 minutes every game.”
North Attleboro
2022 Record: 3-9-6
2022 Finish: Missed playoffs
Coach: Dan Burdick
North Attleboro struggled to find the back of the net in 2022, scoring just 19 times in 18 games, and finished with only three wins as a result. That will be one of the challenges for new coach Dan Burdick, who is relying on his team’s speed up front and experience in the back line to bounce back and challenge for a tournament place.
Sophomore Caroline McKenna and senior Samantha Hardy will lead the forward line for North this season and both can stretch opposition back lines. Senior Abbie Pratt will provide leadership for a relatively young squad (with 12 players graduated from last year’s team and only four seniors on this year’s roster) and can line up in defense or midfield. Freshman Ava Pratt (Abbie’s cousin) will be one of the new players to watch.
An experienced defense, led by senior center back Casey Butanowicz, should be a strength for the Rocketeers this fall. While the back line has some familiar faces, newcomers freshman Gracyn Cuzzi and sophomore Riley Buckley are in a battle for the starting goalie position.
Burdick said, “The team is continuing to build on an awesome offseason and tryout week. We’re a young team, with only four seniors, but our goal is to make the playoffs.”
Oliver Ames
2022 Record: 16-4-1 (Davenport champion)
2022 Finish: Division 2 State Finalist
Coach: Britt Sellmayer
Following a run to the Div. 2 state title game, the defending Davenport division champions return a strong core of players from front to back. It is the foundation for a roster that long-time head coach Britt Sellmayer hopes can keep Oliver Ames among the teams to beat in D2.
The attack is going to look very familiar this season. Senior Lucinda Li Cotter (eight goals and nine assists) leads a speedy group of forwards that have plenty of experience playing in OA’s typical style, which means stretching the defense out wide and getting balls into the box. Sophomore Jolie Diaz was a revelation on the wing as a freshman, scoring seven goals and dishing out seven assists, and could be ready for a breakout campaign. Junior Laney Carroll adds a focal point up top for the wingers to play off. Junior Emma Gavin, coming off a 10-goal season, will lead the midfield group and provide additional scoring punch with her late runs into the box.
With several new faces in the back line, OA’s defense is a work in progress at the start of the season. Junior Taylor deVos returns in the middle after a dominant sophomore season but will miss the early part of the season with an injury. Her speed, skill on the ball, and leadership will be a big boost when she is back healthy. Senior Lindsay Nosalek and junior Rhiya Fisher are moving into the back line this year and have already impressed in preseason. Junior Janiya Morales-Matier is back in goal and has proven to be one of the top shot stoppers in the area.
“We are looking forward to seeing how the season plays out,” Sellmayer said. “We bring many experienced forwards and are rebuilding the back four.”
Sharon
2022 Record: 5-11-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Preliminary Round
Coach: Becca Kemp
Although the playoff appearance lasted only one game, a tough loss to Pembroke, Sharon’s run to the state tournament was a big step forward for the program. Now, with Mansfield alum Becca Kemp taking over on the sidelines, the Eagles will try to build on that success and make another postseason push this fall.
Sharon’s attack should be fun to watch this year. Junior Autumn Simon is a relentless forward, who can take defenders on physically and with her quick feet. Sophomore Jessica Li is a dynamic winger coming off a strong rookie season and looks ready to be the team’s primary playmaker. The interchange of those two up front will be tough for opposing defenses. Sophomore Sophia Melpignano and junior Olivia Landstein add more creative punch in the midfield, as Sharon will need to cope with the graduation of Sofia Goclowski.
The Eagles boast enviable experience on defense. Seniors Jordanna Morris, Maddie Hu, and Meghan Weibe (who can also play in midfield) will provide plenty of leadership along the back line. Sophomore Unnimaya Sajeev impressed in her first varsity season and gives more speed on the outside. Senior Claire Baur, who can also play in defense, will start in goal this season.
“Our three captains, Jordanna Morris, Maddie Hu, and Meghan Wiebe, hold down the defensive line with strength, speed, and confidence,” Kemp said.
Stoughton
2022 Record: 8-8-4
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 16
Coach: Jeff O’Sullivan
Stoughton waited 14 years to get back into the state tournament and the Black Knights made sure it was a memorable return with a thrilling, overtime win against Marblehead. After ending their playoff drought, the Black Knights, under first-year coach Jeff O’Sullivan, will try to continue the momentum and make it back-to-back postseason appearances.
Defense was a primary focus in 2022, as Stoughton allowed 60 fewer goals (only 26) than it had the previous season. With senior Ally Lada and junior Lauren Mitchell returning in the heart of the back line, the Black Knights will have experience in the middle to keep opposing attacks away. Stoughton also has depth at goalie. Senior Katrina Varnum brings size and athleticism between the posts and sophomore Molly Fox is ready to fill in whenever needed.
The junior class is very deep and talented. Emma Tran, Morgan Cook, and Madi Falcione all return from last year and all played integral roles in helping the Black Knights finish with a .500 record. They are dynamic playmakers, tough in the tackle, and do a lot of running for the team. Up top, juniors Makenzie O’Connor and Bianca Casna (who was the playoff hero with the winner against Marblehead) will get the chance to shine this year. They can create for themselves and each other and will be a tough combo to stop.
“We are a team of extremely hardworking ladies,” O’Sullivan said. “I am extremely excited to see where we go this year, and hopefully with a lot of effort they will get their rewards on and off the field.”
Taunton
2022 Record: 1-14-3
2022 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Dan Borges
Taunton had five eighth graders and seven freshmen on last season’s roster, so even with a lot of returning faces the Tigers remain one of the youngest teams in the league. With six underclassmen expected to start, the experience built in their first season under head coach Dan Borges is going to be pivotal to be ready this fall.
While youth will get plenty of chances to shine for Taunton, the Tigers have a core of seniors providing welcome leadership on and off the pitch. Senior forward Ava Alves will lead from the front and classmate Jenna Pereira brings a mix of skills to her role in the midfield. Senior Juliana Matos is the team’s leading playmaker and her creativity is key for the Tigers in the attacking third.
Defensively, senior Cali Melo is the anchor, adding a dose of athleticism that has made her a three-sport standout. Freshman Madison Crowley will partner Melo at the back, bringing a season’s worth of experience that she gained as an eighth grader. Freshman goalie Ashlyn Hebert saw a lot of action as an eighth grader (highlighted by an 11-save performance against King Philip) and will be called upon again this season.
“The girls have been working very hard in preseason, learning a new system, and looking to improve day-by-day,” Borges said. “I believe they will be competitive in a lot of games, and hopefully we can surprise a few teams.”
Thursday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 05/18/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
Canton, 0 @ Foxboro, 8 – Final – Sophomore Ryan O’Leary went the distance, striking out 10 and scattering six hits, to pick up his first career win and keep the Warriors even with Mansfield in the win column atop the Davenport division. The game was scoreless to the bottom of the third when Foxboro exploded for seven runs. The Warriors tacked on one more in the sixth. Ryan Leclair sparked the offense with two hits, two runs scored, two RBI, and two stolen bases. Ben Angelini also drove in a pair of runs and scored once. Sean O’Leary had a double and scored and Mike Marcucella added a hit. For Canton, Matt Hart was 2-for-2, while Owen Lane, Matt Chafin, and Hayden Rose added hits.
Franklin, 4 @ Attleboro, 3 – Final (10 Inn.) – Ben Jarosz had a leadoff single in the top of the 10th inning and eventually came around to score as the Panthers fended off an upset bid from the host Bombardiers. Pinch runner Evan Cournoyer advanced to second after an infield error and went to third on a sacrifice from Ethan DePaolo. Cournoyer beat the throw home on a grounder from Rex Cinelli for the go-ahead run. Attleboro put the tying run on twice in the bottom half, but the first was picked off and the second was stranded at first. Jake Shaughnessy (2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K), Dillon Cashin (2.2 IP, W, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K), and Alfred Mucciarone (1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB) all pitched well in relief for the Panthers. Sean O’Hara (5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 4 K) and Danny Johnson (5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K) both pitched well for Attleboro. Luke Sidwell had two hits and Tyler Bellan had two RBI for Franklin while Ryan Landry went 3-for-5 and Cooper Johnson went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run for the Bombardiers.
King Philip, 3 @ North Attleboro, 1 – Final – Sophomore Cameron Hasenfus tossed a gem for King Philip, hurling a one-hitter complete game to lift the Warriors over North Attleboro. Hasenfus allowed a leadoff walk and a one-out single both in the seventh inning while striking out five in the win. KP held a 1-0 lead through the first six innings after an RBI single from Brendan Sencaj in the third inning, but pushed across two key insurance runs in the seventh. Tommy Martorano (single) scored on a squeeze bunt from Hasenfus, and Rudy Gately (single) scored on a sac fly from Max Robison. Dillon Harding was also strong on the mound, allowing three runs on eight hits and no walks, striking out two in a complete game for the Rocketeers.
Mansfield, 16 @ Stoughton, 4 – Final – Stoughton staked a 4-1 lead through five innings but Mansfield’s offense exploded for 15 runs in the final two innings to earn a big win. Jeriel Cuello drove in Sean Farley with a single and then scored on a passed ball, and pinch runner Joey McEachern (in for Hunter Malkin, who doubled) came home to score as well to hand Stoughton a 3-1 lead. The Black Knights extended the lead to 4-1 on an RBI from Dom Belle in the fifth inning. The Hornets offense was buzzing in the final two innings, scoring six in the sixth inning and nine more in the seventh. Drew Urban went 2-for-2 with a double, four RBI, and two runs scored, Anthony Saraiva also had two hits, including a double, an RBI, and two runs scored, Jake Maydak went 2-for-5 with four RBI and a run, and Sam Martin was 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Malkin pitched well for Stoughton, allowing six runs (none earned) on five hits and two walks, striking out seven in 5.1 innings.
Milford, 2 @ Taunton, 9 – Final – Milford put host Taunton on upset alert when it took the lead in the top of the fourth but the Tigers scored eight unanswered runs in the next three innings to get the win. Back-to-back two-out RBIs from Sean McGee and Joe Butler gave Milford a 2-1 lead in the top of the third inning. Taunton bounced back with two runs in the bottom half on a two-run single from Caden Lindskog and never looked back from there. Sean Murphy had an RBI triple, AJ Lewis followed with an RBI single, and Lindskog singled in another run as Taunton extended its lead to 6-2. Brayden Cali and Ryan MacDougall each tacked on an RBI in the sixth while Jared Spencer scored on a wild pitch. Jack Cali was strong in his return to the mound, allowing one run on three hits, one walk, and three strikeouts in 3.2 innings while Brady Morin (2.1 IP) earned the win in relief, striking out two with one run allowed on four hits and no walks. Charles Rabel and David DaSilva combined for a shutout inning in relief.
Sharon, 2 @ Oliver Ames, 17 – Final (5 Inn.) – Oliver Ames pushed across seven runs in the first inning and never looked back in its second straight big win. Jack Perron had a team-high three hits along with a pair of RBI and three runs scored while Ryan Lemay (RBI, run), Patrick Finnerty (RBI, run), Drew Hall (RBI, run), and Andrew Zagami (RBI, three runs) each had two hits for the Tigers. Finnerty earned the win on the mound, scattering four hits in four innings, walking a pair with two strikeouts and two earned runs allowed. Ian Kelly tossed a scoreless inning in relief with three strikeouts and two walks. Palash Raina had a pair of hits (single, triple), an RBI, and a run for Sharon.
Softball
Attleboro, 13 @ Franklin, 8 – Final
Foxboro, 14 @ Canton, 2 – Final
North Attleboro, 0 @ King Philip, 12 – Final (5 Inn.) –
Stoughton, 1 @ Mansfield, 3 – Final – Mansfield scored a pair in the fourth and one more in the fifth while Dani Jameson was strong in the circle to score a win over Stoughton. Consecutive singles from Molly Kucharski, Jill Koppy, Avery Lake (RBI) and Jameson (RBI) resulted in a 2-0 lead for the Hornets, who added another run in the fifth after a fielder’s choice from Liv Madeira. Jameson allowed four hits and struck out seven in the win.
Taunton, 9 @ Milford, 2 – Final – Milford kept pace with the visiting Tigers through five innings, trailing just 4-2, but Taunton plated five runs in the final two innings to pull away for the win. Bella Bourque had another outstanding day at the dish, going 3-for-4 with a double and two triples, driving in three runs and scoring once. Kaysie DeMoura also had three hits, two RBI, and a run for the Tigers. Hayley Krockta launched a two-run homer in the seventh to help Taunton put the game away. Cae Pellegrini had a solo home run for Milford in the third to cut the deficit to 2-1 while Camille Bonina had a two-out single in the fifth to make it 4-2.
Oliver Ames, 10 @ Sharon, 3 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game. – Oliver Ames clubbed out six doubles and scored nine runs in the first three innings to take a win over Sharon. Katie Melendy (two RBI) and Crystyliah Covel (RBI, three runs) each had two doubles while Devon Morris (3-for-5, three RBI, two runs) and Paige Taylor (RBI, run) each had one. Sophomore Emily Martin went 2-for-4 with two runs for the Tigers. Ally Foulsham had five strikeouts and Manasa Josyula struck out six for the Eagles. Natalie David, Kendra Kodira, and Manasa each had an RBI for Sharon.
Boys Lacrosse
Attleboro @ Taunton, 3:45
Oliver Ames, 6 vs. Boston Latin, 8 – Final – Ben Reardon scored four goals while Ryan Jaco and Alex McAndrew each found the back of the net once for the Tigers. Noah Isleib was strong in the cage, making 14 saves for OA.
Sharon, 7 @ Holliston, 6 – Final
Girls Lacrosse
Taunton, 5 @ Attleboro, 17 – Final – Eight different Bombardiers found the back of the net in a well-balanced attack and a win over visiting Taunton. Junior Molly Moore (three assists) and freshman Amelia Collins (one assist) led the charge with four goals apiece, senior Jordan Mooney, junior Addison Papagolos, and freshman Makenah Stokes each added a pair of goals, and sophomore Ryann Mooney, sophomore Isabella Cavallini, and freshman Abigail Titmas each chipped in with one. Cali Melo had four goals and one assist for Taunton while Raquel Azevedo added one goal. Mel Jesus made 19 saves in net for the Tigers.
Foxboro, 13 vs. Holliston, 7 – Final – Foxboro notched another impressive non-league win, this time rolling past visiting Holliston. Paige Curran picked up right where she left off from yesterday, potting four goals and three assists to lead the offensive charge while Val Beigel netted a hat trick. Cate Noone (two assists) and Mary Collins (two goals, one assist) both added a pair of goals, and Mya Waryas (three assists) and Grace Riley each chipped in with one goal apiece. Audrey Campbell turned away eight shots in net for the Warriors.
Oliver Ames, 14 @ Ursuline Academy, 17 – Final
Stoughton @ Hull – Postponed to TBD.
Boys Tennis
Attleboro, 4 @ Franklin, 1 – Final – The Bombardiers landed a sweep in singles action and added one more in doubles to take down host Franklin. Kyle Neuendorf prevailed from a tough battle at first singles with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 win, Tyler Rocchio took a win in straight sets at second singles (6-3, 6-3), and Shashank Shridhar emerged from third singles with a 6-3, 7-6 (5) win. Attleboro’s first doubles team of Luke Hinton and Brody Rosen took a 6-3, 6-0 win. Franklin’s second doubles team of Andrew Amante and Aaron Ramaswamy picked up a 6-2, 7-6 (5) victory.
Foxboro, 3 @ Canton, 2 – Final – Foxboro’s first doubles team of Evan Paluzzi and Ryan Fossella emerged from a hard-fought match with a three-set victory to clinch the win for the Warriors. After splitting the first two sets, Paluzzi and Fossella clamped down a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win. Foxboro also got wins at second doubles and third singles (Luca Meyer, 6-1, 6-1). Canton’s Max Kupferman earned a 6-1, 6-3 win while Bharata Ramanathan came out on top in a well-played second singles match (7-5, 6-3).
North Attleboro, 2 @ King Philip, 3 – Final – King Philip’s second doubles team of Leo Manning and Logan Riley rallied from a one-set deficit to take a win, clinching a 3-2 victory for the Warriors. Manning and Riley overcame a loss in the first set for a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 win, Arjun Kollu added a 6-1, 6-0 victory at second singles, and freshman Luke Bailer landed a 6-4, 6-3 third singles win. North’s Brody Carter picked up a 6-3, 6-3 win at first singles while the team of Brody Gaulin and Carson Dameron prevailed from first doubles with a 6-1, 5-7, 6-1 victory.
Stoughton, 1 @ Mansfield, 4 – Final – Mansfield bounced back from a tough loss to Sharon by earning the season sweep of Stoughton. The Hornets swept the three singles matches, loing only two games in the process. Iniyan Karruppusami won his match at first singles 6-0, 6-0 and Nikhil Nain and Jesse Colchamiro each won 6-0, 6-1. The doubles team of Justin Lim and Liam Lasbury-Casey won their match 6-1, 6-2. Stoughton got its lone point in doubles, as the team of Hadid Khond and Anthony Maylock won 6-3, 6-4.
Taunton, 2 @ Milford, 3 – Final – Behind two singles wins and one more at doubles, Milford notched a 3-2 win over Taunton a match played in pro sets. Senior Tyler Andreotti (10-5) and sophomore Corey Rattray (10-4) had wins at first and third singles, respectively, for the Hawks while the team of sophomores Todd Ostertog and Luke Fabry (10-6) added a second doubles win. Taunton’s Martin Frankinet landed a 10-3 second singles win while Derek Desseault and Collin Lofgren rolled to a 10-0 win at first doubles.
Oliver Ames, 0 @ Sharon, 5 – Final – Sharon took all five matches in straight sets to fend off visiting Oliver Ames. Jacob Slavsky lost just one game in a 6-1, 6-0 first singles win, Matthew Lally added a 6-1, 6-3 second singles win, and Alex Budovalcev completed the singles sweep with a 6-1, 6-2 victory at third singles. Sava Kassev and Joey Zwicker were victorious at first doubles (6-1, 6-1) while the Eagles’ second doubles team of Henry Chen and Andrew Xin landed a 6-3, 6-4 win.
Girls Tennis
Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 2 – Final – The Panthers picked up wins at second singles, third singles, and first doubles to edge host Attleboro. Junior Chloe Essam had a strong showing at second singles (6-0, 6-2) while junior Brooke Taylor only dropped one game at third singles (6-1, 6-0). Sophomores Brooke Daniels and Sydney Tolonen continued their impressive campaign at first doubles with a comeback win, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Attleboro junior Maddie Fuscaldo recorded a 6-4, 6-2 win at first singles and the second doubles tandem of Julia Leonardo and Bree Paulette notched a 6-4, 7-6 (9) victory.
Canton, 1 @ Foxboro, 4 – Final – Foxboro found wins at first and second singles as well as both doubles matches to take down visiting Canton. Hailey Kornbluth (6-3, 6-0) and Makayla Peck (6-1, 6-1) won at singles for the Warriors, Analisa Tia and Audrey Paulino (6-2, 6-0) notched a first doubles win, and Emily Stow and Katelynn Dineen (6-1, 6-4) prevailed at second doubles for Foxboro. Canton’s Katherine Powers rallied for a 4-6, 6-1, 10-8 win at third singles.
King Philip, 2 @ North Attleboro, 3 – Final – A singles sweep, highlighted by a comeback at second singles, lifted North Attleboro to a 3-2 win over visiting King Philip. Sophomore Megan Atwood bounced back from dropping the first set to secure a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 win at second doubles in a three-hour long match to clinch the win. Junior Lauren Hunt (6-4, 6-1) and senior Grace Noreck (6-0, 6-1) won at first and third singles, respectively, for North. KP won both doubles matches with Priya Riar and Carlie Burns taking a 6-4, 6-3 decision at first doubles, and Lauren Casper and Jaelyn Dang securing a second doubles win.
Mansfield, 3 @ Stoughton, 2 – Final – Mansfield earned its second win of the season and spit the series with Stoughton. Caroline Guravage got an important point for the Hornets at third singles, winning 6-2, 6-1. Mansfield sealed the win by sweeping doubles. Jillian Hanley and Savannah Carey won 6-1, 6-3 and Rachel Goldman and Anushka Srivastava won 6-4, 6-0. Stoughton won at first and second singles. Ally Lada took her match 6-1, 6-1 and Nadia Prokopiuk won 6-3, 6-3.
Milford, 0 @ Taunton, 5 – Final – Taunton earned a clean sweep, taking all five matches in pro sets due to time constraints. Brooke Bell (8-5), Ava Alves (8-3), and Morgan Smith (8-3) all won in singles action, while the team of Janelle Garcia and Courtney Martin (8-3), and the duo of Caroline Pietnik and Sam Parrett (9-8 (8-6)) swept doubles play.
Sharon, 4 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final – Behind a pair of wins from both singles and doubles action, Sharon returned from Easton with a 4-1 win over Oliver Ames. Navya Shukla (6-1, 6-1) and Ale Aguilar (6-1, 6-0) had impressive wins at second and third singles, respectively for the Eagles. The team of Jenny Sand and Olivia Landstein earned a straight set win (6-1, 6-2) at first doubles, while the team of Grace Zhang and Zeina Cheima prevailed in a super tiebreaker (4-6, 6-2, 10-8) at second doubles. OA’s Hannah Farber played well in a 7-5, 6-3 win at first singles.
Boys Volleyball
Taunton, 0 @ Milford, 3 – Final
Wednesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 05/17/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
Sharon, 0 @ Archbishop Williams, 8 – Final
Softball
Canton, 0 @ King Philip, 16 – Final (5 Inn.) – King Philip senior Libby Walsh hit her fourth home run in as many games and the Warriors rolled at home over Canton. Walsh had four RBI in the opening inning, driving a run in with a double and then launching a three-run homer later in the first. Liv Ali had a hit, an RBI, and two runs scored, Jordan Bennett had a two-run double, Lucy Weineck had two walks and scored a run, Charlotte Griffin went 2-for-3 with an RBI and three runs scored, and Sydney Burch had one hit, one RBI, and one run. Bennett and Allie Cecere combined for the shutout for the Warriors.
Boys Lacrosse
Attleboro @ Bridgewater-Raynham, 6:00
King Philip, 6 @ Lincoln-Sudbury, 11 – Final – King Philip came up short on the road against a top 10 ranked Division 1 squad, falling 11-6 to LS. Donovan DeVellis (assist), Hayden Schmitz (assist), and Noah Minkwitz each scored twice for the Warriors, and both Mason Thompson and Cullen McCarthy recorded an assist. James Boldy played well in net with 12 saves.
Milford vs. Monty Tech, 6:00
North Attleboro @ Dartmouth, 4:00
Girls Lacrosse
Attleboro, 12 vs. Bridgewater-Raynham, 5 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game.
Foxboro, 16 @ Bishop Feehan, 9 – Final – Foxboro came out strong, staked a four-goal lead by halftime, and carried the lead the rest of the way for a convincing win over Bishop Feehan. Paige Curran was nearly unstoppable as she scored half of the Warriors’ 16 goals along with two assists. Mya Waryas (four assists) and Val Beigel each added a pair of goals while Addie Riley, Grace Riley, Cate Noone (assist), and Mary Collins each scored once. Audrey Campbell played well for Foxboro, making eight saves.
Mansfield, 18 @ North Attleboro, 11 – Final – Stella Moore led the way with five goals and an assist to help the Hornets earn their second win in three days and keep their late push for a playoff spot alive. Brooke Butler scored four times and had two assists and Ava Adams added four goals. Lola Varricchione had two goals and two assists, Keira Fitzpatrick had a goal and two assists, and Rose Maher had one of each. Maeve Anastasia scored once and Ella Souza dished out an assist. Caitlin Zajac made seven saves in the win.
Mansfield won 18-11
Sharon @ Bellingham, 6:30
Girl Tennis
Stoughton, 3 @ Canton, 2 – Final – Stoughton swept all three singles matches to return home from Canton with a win over the Bulldogs. Junior Ally Lada landed a 6-0, 6-2 win at first singles, Nadia Prokopiuk added a 6-2, 6-4 win at second singles, and Dhruvi Patel rounded out the sweep with a 6-1, 6-3 win at third singles. Canton’s Grace Powers and Kelli Woodworth won in straight sets (6-3, 6-1) at first doubles, and the Bulldogs added a second point on a win at second doubles from Panayiota Michaelidis and Liv McCloskey (6-3, 6-1).
Boys Volleyball
Taunton, 1 @ New Bedford, 3 – Final
Monday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 05/08/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
Canton, 5 @ Attleboro, 9 – Final – Attleboro’s offense kicked into gear early in the game, scoring three in the first, two in the second, three in the third, and one more in the fourth, to bounce back with a win over Canton. Matt Harvie had a big day at the dish, with three hits, a run scored, and three RBI. Brody McKenna also drove in three and had a triple, while Peter Delpozzo had two hits (including a triple), scored twice, and drove in one. Cooper Johnson drove in a pair and Joey Castro scored a pair for the Bombardiers. Jonny Pagano picked up the win, throwing five shutout innings with three strikeouts. Canton rallied late, scoring once in the sixth and four times in the seventh, but could only cut the lead to four. Kyle Redquest and Nick Gillis each drove in one and Matt Chafin (two walks and a hit-by-pitch) reached base three times and scored twice.
Foxboro, 2 @ Taunton, 1 – Final – Foxboro sophomore Tommy Watts had his best start of the season and the Warriors pushed two runs across in the top of the sixth to earn an upset win on the road over the Tigers. Watts only allowed one hit and four walks, resulting in one unearned run in the fifth inning. He also struck out a pair in five innings of work. Sean O’Leary came in in the bottom of the sixth and allowed just one hit, striking out two in two scoreless innings for the save. Jared Spencer reached and advanced to third on an error to lead off the fifth and scored the first run of the game after Jesse Chaves brought him home on a fielder’s choice. Sophomore Mike Marcucella gunned a runner out at third and Watts got a fly ball to end the inning, and Foxboro cashed in on its momentum in the top half of the sixth. Tyler Prescott led off with a base hit and moved to third on a single from O’Leary. Louis Carangelo followed with an RBI bunt single and Ben Angelini smacked a single to center and the Warriors grabbed a 2-1 lead.
Stoughton, 1 @ Franklin, 7 – Final – Senior Ryan Gerety led off the bottom of the first inning and the Panthers never looked back in a “Senior Night” victory over the visiting Black Knights. Gerety finished 3-for-3, adding a double, a walk, and two runs while senior Jase Lyons added two hits, two runs, and an RBI in the win. Senior Derek Terlwilling went 2-for-2 with an RBI, senior Luke Sidwell had a hit and a run scored, senior Koen Bonetti added an RBI and a run scored, and senior Evan Cournoyer had a single in the win. Junior Henry Digiorgio went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run scored. Junior Matt Miller earned the win, tossing four scoreless innings, scattering three hits and a walk, striking out five. Seniors Zach Ramaswamy, Dillon Cashin, and Eisig Chin combined for three innings in relief and five strikeouts. Hunter Malkin went 2-for-3 for Stoughton while Sean Farley tossed 1.1 scoreless innings in relief, striking out two.
Mansfield, 9 @ King Philip, 7 – Final – Brendan Sencaj’s solo home run in the bottom of the sixth inning put the Warriors ahead with just three outs left but Mansfield rallied for three runs in the top of the seventh to stun KP. The teams went back-and-forth all game, tied 3-3 after three, KP up 5-3 after four, and then tied again 6-6 after five after the Hornets plated three runs in the inning; Sencaj led off the bottom of the sixth with a homer to make it 7-6. Mansfield loaded the bases with one out in the top of the seventh as Wyatt Bolduc singled and Drew Urban and Connor Curtis drew back-to-back walks. Aiden Jones brought Bolduc home with a sacrifice fly to make it 7-7. In just his second game back from injury, Mansfield senior Connor Zukowski recorded his first hit of the season to bring in two runs and hand the Hornets a 9-7 lead. KP got the tying run on base after Tommy McLeish (two hits, two runs, one RBI) led off with a single, and Sencaj (three hits, two RBI, run) had a two-out single, bringing the winning run to the plate but Matt DeShiro (2IP, 1ER, 5H,) induced a ground ball for the final out. Jake Maydak had a team-high three hits for the Hornets while Sam Martin (two RBI, run), DeShiro (home run, three RBI, run), and Bolduc each had a pair of hits. Aiden Astorino went 3-for-4 with two runs for the Warriors, and Matt Kelley (RBI, run) and Tommy Martorano (run) added two hits for KP.
Oliver Ames, 2 @ Milford, 11 – Final – Milford scored in every inning except the third, and Anthony LaPierre had another strong outing on the mound to help the Hawks land a crossover win over the visiting Tigers. Keith Lee (RBI) and Joey McGee (RBI, two runs) each had a pair of hits while seven other Hawks recorded one hit: Nick Koch (RBI, two runs), Damien Carter (triple, three runs), Evan Cornelius (RBI, run), Sean McGee (RBI, run), Ian Carter (run), and Brady Butler (run). LaPierre allowed two runs (one earned) while scattering six hits and two walks, striking out seven in six innings to get the win while Tyler Caldon tossed a scoreless inning in relief. Ryan Lemay and Jack Perron each had an RBI for OA.
Sharon, 1 @ North Attleboro, 7 – Final – North Attleboro senior Derek Maceda shined on the mound and the Rocketeers came through with some late insurance offense to land a 7-1 victory over Sharon. Maceda gave up just a pair of hits (an RBI single in the second, and a one-out single in the third) and five walks for one run, striking out eight in six innings; Gio Martello struck out the side in the top of the seventh for a scoreless inning of relief. Offensively, Dillon Harding went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, and Jordan Paradis (run), Nate Kelly (two RBI), Ayden Delaney (RBI), Adam Racine (RBI), and Chris Hanewich, each had a hit. Cole Arundale and Soham Kulkarni (RBI) each had a hit for the Eagles; Zach Loomis tossed a scoreless inning in relief for the Eagles.
Softball
Attleboro @ Canton, 6:00
Taunton, 24 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final (5 Inn.) – Taunton eighth-grader Bella Bourque went 4-for-5 and connected for her first career home run to lead the Tigers to a big win. Bourque also had a pair of doubles and a pair of triples in a terrific showing, driving in five runs and scoring four times. Sophomore Brooke Aldrich added a double and three RBI in the win. Sophomore Cate Larson picked up the win, striking out eight in five scoreless innings.
Franklin, 10 @ Stoughton, 6 – Final – The Panthers overcame a four-run deficit as its offense roared to life late to earn a key win over Stoughton. The Black Knights pushed five runs across the plate in the bottom of the third to make it 5-1 but Franklin answered with six runs in the fifth and three more in the sixth to secure a win on the road. Carly Johnson-Pellegri went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, three RBI, and two runs scored and Sarah Boozang went 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and three runs to lead the way offensively. Reece Allen chipped in with a pair of hits and a pair of RBI in the win. Freshman Sophia Sacramone came in and just the door for the Panthers, tossing two scoreless innings in relief with no hits or walks allowed and five strikeouts. Jill Powers (run), Anna Hobbs (two hits, two runs), and Alyssa Edwards each had two RBI for the Black Knights while Julia Monaghan had two hits and a run scored.
King Philip, 15 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final (5 inn.) – King Philip pounded out 14 hits and did most of its damage between the third, fourth, and fifth innings in a win on the road at Mansfield. Libby Walsh went 3-for-3 with an RBI and three runs to lead the way while Charlotte Griffin (RBI, run), Maddie Paschke (RBI, run), and Taylor Regan (RBI) each had two hits. Freshman Ali Gill added a home run in the win. Jordan Bennett earned the win in the circle, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and three walks, fanning 11 batters in five innings of work. Molly Kucharski had a triple and scored on an RBI from Jill Koppy, and Liv Madeira came home to score on a squeeze from Molly Crowley.
Milford, 14 @ Oliver Ames, 6 – Final – Milford came out of the gate swinging, plating five runs in the first and six more in the second on its way to a win on the road at Oliver Ames. Junior Camille Bonina had a huge day at the plate, going 4-for-5 with four RBI and three runs scored; the junior launched a three-run homer in the first inning and added an RBI double in the second. Maeve Driscoll (one run) and Jianna Fernandes (RBI, three runs) each had two hits for the Hawks. Maddie Homer (RBI, run) and Katie Melendy (RBI, run) each had two hits for the Tigers while Caitlin Miller recorded two RBI.
North Attleboro, 13 @ Sharon, 0 – Final (5 Inn.) – Kelly Colleran was perfect through five innings, retiring 12 of the 15 batters she faced by strikeout, as North earned its second consecutive shutout. Colleran also added two hits and two runs scored. Arianna McDavitt, Grace Forman, and Maddie Bailey also had two hits apiece. Forman scored three times and Bailey drove in three. Julia Forman also had a hit and three runs scored, and Emma Hanwell and Maryellen Charette both had hits and RBI. Grace Simmons had a hit and scored a run for North.
Boys Lacrosse
Attleboro, 6 @ King Philip, 14 – Final – King Philip had four players register five or more points and James Boldy was once again solid in net as the Warriors knocked off visiting Attleboro. Donovan DeVellis’ eight points (six goals, two assists) highlighted KP’s attack while Noah Minkwitz (five goals, one assist) had six points, and both Mason Thompson (two goals, three assists) and Tommy Kilroy (five assists) had five points. Hayden Schmitz scored once, Cullen McCarthy chipped in with one helper, and Boldy finished with 13 saves and one assist in the win.
Canton, 11 @ Sharon, 9 – Final – Canton erased an early deficit to take the lead by halftime and held on throughout the second half to snap a brief two-game skid with a key 11-9 win over Davenport division rival Sharon. The Eagles led 3-2 after the first quarter but the Bulldogs bounced back in the second to stake a 7-5 advantage by the break. Michael Thomas (four goals), Jeff Chaput (four goals), and Brendan Tourgee (three goals) led the way offensively for the visitors and Pat Drury made 10 saves in net in the win.
Foxboro, 3 @ Franklin, 18 – Final – Franklin exploded for 13 goals in the second quarter and never looked back in a win over visiting Foxboro. The Panthers held a 2-0 lead after the first quarter but caught fire in the second and staked a 15-1 lead by halftime. Luke Davis scored all five of his goals in the first half and finished with eight points, Tyler Sacchetti (three assists) and Ravin Chaudhury (one assist) each netted a hat trick, and Jayden Consigli finished with one goal and three helpers. Conor Noone, Jon Sacchetti, and Tony Sulham each scored once for Foxboro.
Mansfield, 13 @ Oliver Ames, 5 – Final – Mansfield’s defensive group came through with a solid performance to hold OA to just five goals and maintain the Hornets’ lead at the top of the Davenport division. Nolan Bordieri, Thomas Gormley, Ben Hoopis, Liam Barry, and James DeGirolamo all had strong games for the Mansfield D. The attack was balanced for the Hornets with Tommy Smith (two assists) and Drew Sacco (one assist) each scoring hat tricks. Freshman Andrew DeGirolamo had six points (two goals and four assists), while classmate Tommy Vallett and senior Grady Sullivan each scored twice. Cody Gordon added a goal and Nico Smith had three assists and a strong game on face-offs. Ryan DeGirolamo had 14 saves in the win.
Taunton, 3 @ Milford, 15 – Final – Milford dominated the second half to pull away from visiting Taunton for a 15-3 win. The Tigers kept it close in the first half and trailing just 6-3 at the break but it was all Scarlet Hawks in the second half. Jacob Ligor and Eric Farrell led the way for the hosts with five goals apiece.
Girls Lacrosse
King Philip, 16 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final – King Philip erupted for nine goals by halftime and pitched a second half shutout in a win on the road. Emily Campbell made three saves for the shutout while Lauren Obara had a terrific game defensively, grabbing five ground balls. Makenzie McDevitt had seven points to lead the way, Nikki McDonald recorded five points, and Alyssa Legere, Sammy Cloutier, Abby MacDonald, and Kelly Holmes all added three points in the win. Addison Papagolos scored for the Bombardiers on an assist from Makenah Stokes.
Sharon, 5 @ Canton, 17 – Final – Buoyed by nine different goal scorers, Canton rolled to a big win at home over Davenport division foe Sharon. Emily McCabe led the charge offensively for the Bulldogs, finding the back of the net five times along with two assists. Sally Hoban and Nora Giannacopoulos each had a hat trick in the win, Devan Spinale chipped in with a pair of goals and Ashley Balunas made seven saves in net. Sharon freshman goalie Emily Coenen made eight saves, including her 100th of the season.
Franklin, 16 @ Foxboro, 6 – Final
Oliver Ames, 12 @ Mansfield, 14 – Final – Ava Adams scored four times and Caitlyn Zajac made nine saves to help the Hornets pull out the division win. Lola Varricchione scored a hat trick, while Ella Palanza and Brooke Butler each scored twice and dished out an assist. Rose Maher and Stella Moore each had a goal and an assist, Tessa Johnson found the back of the net once, and Keira Fitzpatrick dished out one helper for the Hornets.
Milford, 12 @ Taunton, 6 – Final – Locked in a one-goal game at halftime, Milford dominated the second half to record its third straight road win with a 12-6 decision over Taunton. A back-and-forth first half saw the Scarlet Hawks take a tight 5-4 advantage into halftime but the visitors went on to score five consecutive goals to start the second half and never looked back. Sophomore TJ Downing netted a career-high five goals to lead the charge offensively for Milford while Carley Haley added three goals and three assists, Emily Croteau chipped in with a hat trick and two assists, and Erin Michelson finished with three points (one goal, two assists). Alexa Landry, Jordan Douglas, and Yas Martinez each added an assist while Caitlyn Bangert turned away six shots in the second half. Raquel Azevedo paced Taunton with a hat trick, and Caroline Vallarelli, Talia O’Leary, and Maddi Szala (three assists) each had one goal. Mel Jesus had a big game in net with 21 saves.
Stoughton, 11 @ North Attleboro, 17 – Final – For Stoughton, Morgan Groppi led the charge with nine goals and two draw controls. Amanda Reid (four draw controls) and Casey Groppi (three draw controls) each added a goal for the Black Knights, Nicole Reid had one assist and three draw controls, and Jordan Coleman made three saves in net.
Boys Tennis
Attleboro, 3 @ Canton, 2 – Final – Behind a pair of straight-set victories in doubles action and one in singles play, Attleboro returned home from Canton with a 3-2 decision. Tyler Rocchio only lost one game in an impressive 6-1, 6-0 win at second singles for the Bombardiers. The first doubles team of Brady Rosen and Luke Hinton secured a 6-4, 6-4 win while Clay Tyler and Noam Cook earned a 6-2, 6-3 win at second doubles for Attleboro. Canton junior Max Kupferman earned yet another impressive win at first singles (6-1, 6-1) while Justin Ngan prevailed in a tough third singles match (7-6 (1), 6-2).
Taunton, 0 @ Foxboro, 5 – Final – Foxboro took super tiebreaker wins at second singles and first doubles to complete a 5-0 sweep at home over visiting Taunton. Raj Jetty (6-0, 6-1), Luca Meyer, (4-6, 6-0, 12-10), and Ryan Fossella (6-2, 6-1) earned the singles sweep for the Warriors while the teams of Hajji Glover and Evan Paluzzi (2-6, 6-4, 11-9) and Vizruth Chavalam and Greg Simone (6-2, 6-1) won at first and second doubles, respectively.
Franklin, 4 @ Stoughton, 1 – Final
King Philip, 2 @ Mansfield, 3 – Final – Mansfield took two wins from singles and prevailed in three sets at first doubles to edge visiting King Philip, 3-2. Neema Khosravani only dropped two games in a 6-1, 6-1 victory at first singles while Nikhil Nain rallied from a one-set deficit to take a 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 win at second singles for the Hornets. The team of Jacob Weiner and Josh Weiner emerged victorious in a well-played, tight contest at first doubles (6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-3) to clinch the win. KP picked up wins from Arjun Kollu at third singles (6-1, 6-4) and the team of Leo Manning and Ashrith Epuri (5-7, 6-4, 6-3).
Milford, 0 @ Oliver Ames, 5 – Final
North Attleboro, 0 @ Sharon, 5 – Final – Sharon took all five matches in straight sets, defending home court against the visiting Rocketeers. Junior Matthew Lally shined at second singles, winning in straight sets without dropping a game (6-0, 6-0) while sophomores Jacob Slavsky (7-5, 6-0) and Alex Budovalcev (6-1, 6-3) took wins at first and third singles, respectively. The Eagles also swept doubles action with the first doubles team of Sava Kassev and Hyojae Park taking a 7-5, 6-1 win, and the second doubles pairing of Kevin Li and Joel Zwicker landing a 6-0, 6-1 decision.
Girls Tennis
Canton, 3 @ Attleboro, 2 – Final – Canton’s Camila Cutter and Olivia Durham both overcame one-set deficits and emerged victorious in three sets to help the Bulldogs grab a close win on the road at Attleboro. Cutter dropped the first set 1-6 but rallied back to win two in a row to get the first singles victory (1-6, 6-3, 6-0) while Durham dropped the first set in a tiebreaker but bounced back to win two in a row (6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-1) at second singles. Canton’s first win came from the first doubles tandem of Kelli Woodworth and Grace Powers (6-2, 6-2). Attleboro’s Aarna Sodhani secured a 6-1, 7-5 win at third singles and the Bombardiers all-sophomore second doubles team of Julia Leonardo and Katie Lortos took a 7-6 (4), 6-1 win decision.
Foxboro, 3 @ Taunton, 2 – Final – Foxboro’s Hailey Kornbluth rolled at first singles and the Warriors swept doubles action to take a 3-2 verdict over host Taunton. Kornbluth didn’t drop a game in a 6-0, 6-0 victory at first singles, the first doubles team of Audrey Paolino and Analise Tia emerged in a three-set thriller (6-4, 4-6, 6-3), and Sydney Lebow and Katelyn Dineen rallied from a one-set deficit for a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 win at second doubles. Taunton juniors Ava Alves (6-4, 6-1) and Morgan Smith (6-1, 7-5) took wins at second and third singles, respectively.
Stoughton, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final – Franklin won in straight sets at third singles and first doubles and took two more wins in three sets to secure a win over the visiting Black Knight. Brooke Taylor didn’t lose a game in the first set and went on to win 6-0, 6-4 at third singles, and the sophomore tandem of Brooke Daniels and Sydney Tolonen didn’t drop a single game in a 6-0, 6-0 blanking at first doubles. Junior Chloe Essam overcame a one-set deficit at second singles to earn a 2-6, 6-1, 6-1 win while seniors Allison Bagley and Kelsey Maguire emerged from the second doubles match with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 win. Stoughton junior Ally Lada added another impressive win, taking a 6-4, 7-5 win at first singles.
Mansfield, 1 @ King Philip, 4 – Final – KP won at first and second singles and swept the doubles to earn its third straight victory and remain in the hunt for the league title. Ahunna James (6-1, 6-0) and Shea Mellman (6-0, 6-0) made quick work of the first two singles matches, dropping just one game between them. Carlie Burns and Priya Riar took the win at first doubles 6-4, 7-6, while Lauren Casper and Jaelyn Dang took second doubles 6-4, 6-4. Jillian Hanley grabbed the lone point for the Hornets with a 6-0, 7-6 win at third singles.
Oliver Ames, 4 @ Milford, 1 – Final – Hannah Farber and Stella Zachos each won in singles action and the Tigers swept both doubles matches in a road win at Milford. Farber only dropped two games in a 6-1, 6-1 win at first singles and Zachos added a 6-3, 6-0 win at third singles for OA. The team of Ava Barth and Emily Beaulieu prevailed in a competitive first doubles match (6-4, 6-3), and OA’s second doubles pairing of Marina Mierzwinski and Ella Mierzwinski overcame a tiebreaker loss in the first set for a 6-7 (6), 6-4, 10-7 win. Milford’s Kaylee Whitney rallied for a 1-6, 7-5, 10-8 win at second singles.
Sharon, 3 @ North Attleboro, 2 – Final – In a great battle from all five matches, Sharon edged out North Attleboro on the road with a 3-2 verdict. The Eagles swept doubles with Abby Vilk and Jenny Sand taking a 7-6, 6-0 win at first doubles and the team of Sophia Oh and Olivia Landstein securing a 6-4, 7-5 victory at second doubles. Navya Shukla earned Sharon’s lone singles win, emerging with a 7-5, 6-4 win in a competitive second singles match. North Attleboro junior Lauren Hunt bounced back from dropping the first set to take first singles in a super tiebreaker (6-7 (5), 6-1, 10-8) and Grace Noreck picked up a hard-fought 6-4, 7-5 win at third singles for North.
Boys Volleyball
King Philip @ Bellingham, 6:00
Milford @ Nipmuc, 5:00
Taunton, 1 @ North Quincy, 3 – Final – Taunton kept the match alive with a win in the third set but dropped a close fourth set to fall 3-1 on the road at North Quincy (22-25, 15-25, 25-21, 23-25). Matt Freitas continued to play well at the net (16 kills, two aces) while Bradley Hylander was once again strong defensively for the Tigers with 15 digs. Daniel Freitas notched 19 assists, Ty Ekstrom had 12 assists, Antonios Dimakis chipped in with five kills and five blocks, and Al Morisseau added three kills and six blocks for Taunton.