2016 HockomockSports Boys Lacrosse Awards

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2016 HockomockSports Boys Lacrosse Awards

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2016 HockomockSports Boys Lacrosse Awards
Franklin senior attacker Austin Kent has been chosen as the 2016 HockomockSports.com Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year. Kent led the Panthers to a fourth straight Kelley-Rex division title, with an unbeaten 10-0 record, and was also selected as the Hockomock League MVP by the coaches.

“Austin is an elite scorer with the hardest shot in the league,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “Even against the best defenses in the state, Kent could find just enough space to get off a shot and was always a threat to put up a hat trick or more. Selecting him as Player of the Year felt like a no-brainer after the season he had.”

Kent finished second on the Panthers and the in the league with 59 goals and 24 assists. His 83 points was only behind teammate Eric Civetti. The senior, who will spend a post-graduate season at Bridgton Academy next year, added five goals and three assists in the tournament against Xaverian.

Following the Xaverian game, Franklin coach Lou Verrochi said, “We’re going to definitely miss him. He’s the real deal. He rose to the occasion today. This was a big challenge; they’re a big strong, physical defense and he sort of shut them up and put them in their place.”

King Philip coach Jacob Kravitz added, “Whether it was as an attackman or midfielder, matching up with him effectively was a priority for us. His combination of speed, skill, and aggressive mentality is impressive. He scores big goals and gets big assists in important games and in clutch moments.”

In addition to his league honors, Kent was also selected as a second team All-American by the Eastern Mass. Lacrosse Coaches Association.

This is the third straight year that a Franklin player has been chosen as Player of the Year, following Jack Vail, who won the award in 2014 and 2015. Pat Ward of Canton was the inaugural winner in 2013. Kent was also selected as an honorable mention for the award last spring.

Honorable Mentions: Eric Civetti, Franklin – Paul Macrina, King Philip – Billy Grant, Mansfield


HockomockSports First Team


Paul MacrinaPaul Macrina – King Philip – Goalie
King Philip junior goalie Paul Macrina came off a season in which he was named the Underclassman of the Year and continued to show why he’s considered the top goalie in the Hockomock League. Macrina, an honorable mention for the Player of the Year (see above), was among the league leaders allowing only 6.1 goals per game, saving 66 percent of the shots he faced. Macrina made 213 saves this year, also among the league leaders, and came through in some of the bigger games, including a late save in the playoff win against Mansfield.

 


Sean LockhartSean Lockhart – Franklin – Defense
Franklin senior Sean Lockhart was one of the leaders of the Panthers defensive unit, which remained among the best in the Hockomock League. Lockhart helped Franklin win the league title with an unbeaten record and make a run to the D1 South quarterfinal. As one of the Panthers close defenders, Lockhart could shut down his player and also read the play to step into the passing lanes. Lockhart will be heading to Assumption College next season and was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches.

 


Brian BucknerBrian Buckner – Foxboro – Defense
Foxboro senior long pole Brian Buckner was a rock for the Warriors defensively and also could turn defense into offense for Foxboro with a quick rush up field or an accurate pass to the midfielders. Buckner showed the ability to stay with his marker and also had a good eye and timing for a check to force turnovers. He was the leader for the Foxboro defense, moving players around to get the best matchups and helped the Warriors regain the Davenport title. He was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches.

 


Steven EatonSteven Eaton – King Philip – Defense
King Philip defender Steven Eaton had an outstanding season for the Warriors as a physical force for the defensive unit and a player that could quickly get KP into transition situations. He helped KP finish third in the Kelley-Rex division and avenge a regular season loss to Mansfield by beating the Hornets in the playoffs. Eaton was one of the league leaders in ground balls with 109 this season and he always seemed to be in the right position at the right time. He was chosen as an all-star by the league’s coaches.

 


Michael PigeonMichael Pigeon – Canton – LSM
Canton junior Michael Pigeon, who was an honorable mention for Underclassman of the Year in 2015 and on the first team last season as well, was stellar in the Canton defense and helped get the Bulldogs back into the state tournament. Pigeon is an aggressive on the ball defender with the strength to matchup against bigger forwards. He was also quick to every loose ball and scooped up 90 ground balls this spring. Pigeon was also selected as a Hockomock League all-star by the league’s coaches.

 


Matt PleshawMatt Pleshaw – Franklin – LSM
Franklin LSM Matt Pleshaw was a major factor in the Panthers having one of the strongest defensive units in the league and helped Franklin go unbeaten in the Hockomock and reach the D1 South quarterfinal. Pleshaw is a quick player who would regularly jump forward into the attack after forcing a turnover or scooping a ground ball. While not the biggest defender on the team, Pleshaw showed the strength to battle with some of the state’s best attackers as the Panthers played one of the toughest schedules in the league.

 


Billy GrantBilly Grant – Mansfield – Midfield
Mansfield senior Billy Grant was an honorable mention for Player of the Year (see above) after leading the Hornets to a 9-1 record in the Hockomock League and 16-4 overall. Grant scored 41 goals and also dished out 33 assists for the Hornets and showed the ability to score in transition and by using his strength and size to bully defenders around the crease. He also had an eye for a pass while posting up and created openings for his teammates. Grant was selected as an all-star by the league’s coach.

 


Hunter FerreiraHunter Ferreira – Mansfield – Midfield
Partnering with Billy Grant in the Mansfield midfield, sophomore Hunter Ferreira put the athleticism that he demonstrated during the football season to work to be one of the premiere scorers in the league this season. Ferreira, an honorable mention for Underclassman of the Year (see below), led the Hornets with 44 goals and also chipped in with 23 assists for a total of 67 points this spring. He was also selected as Hockomock League all-star by the league’s coaches.

 


Matt CancianMatt Cancian – Sharon – Midfield
Sharon senior midfielder Matt Cancian was a do-it-all performer for the Eagles, who rose to the occasion in big games this spring, including a great all-around performance in the second half comeback against Medway in the first round of the tournament. Cancian finished with 24 goals and 15 assists for Sharon but he was also a force on the other end of the field and provided cover at the face-off ‘X’ and on the wings to win draws. Cancian gave the Eagles much needed leadership in the midfield to help Sharon finish 6-4 in the league.

 


Sam AgricolaSam Agricola – King Philip – Attack
King Philip had plenty of depth on the defensive side of the ball, but when it came to the attack it seemed as though every play flowed through senior attacker Sam Agricola. A quick player with good hands and the ability to create space for a shot or to finish in traffic near the crease, Agricola finished the spring with a team-high 47 goals and added 14 assists as the Warriors reached the D1 South quarterfinal. Agricola was chosen as an honorable mention for all-star by the league’s coaches.

 


Austin KentAustin Kent – Franklin – Attack
Franklin senior Austin Kent moved from midfield to attack this spring and he stepped up his game to make up for the scoring punch that the Panthers lost from 2015. Kent, who will attend Bridgton Academy next year, was a dominant attacker with arguably the hardest shot in the league and he was named the Player of the Year (see above) and the Hockomock MVP. He finished the season with 59 goals and 24 assists and his total of 83 points was second in the Hock. Kent also added five goals and three assists against Xaverian in the playoffs.

 


Eric CivettiEric Civetti – Franklin – Attack
Franklin sophomore Eric Civetti was the other side of the potent Panthers attack and he made the jump from promising freshman to league leader in his second season at Pisini Field. Civetti led the Hockomock with 70 goals and 94 points. He was a physical force down near the crease with great hands and ball skills that rivaled the best in the state, as well as a keen eye for a pass (24 assists). He was chosen as the HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year (see below) and selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches.

 


Jacob AlexanderJacob Alexander – Franklin – FOGO
Franklin freshman FOGO (face-off, get-off) midfielder Jake Alexander came out of nowhere to dominate the face-off ‘X’ for the Panthers and became a major factor in an undefeated league title and a run to the D1 South quarterfinal. Not the biggest player, Alexander used his speed and quick hands to win 76 percent of the face-offs this spring. It provided the Panthers with a ready supply of possessions for their powerful attack to go back to work. Alexander was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches.

 


HockomockSports Second Team


Sean PowersSean Powers – Mansfield – Goalie
Mansfield junior Sean Powers had a standout season in the cage for the Hornets and helped Mansfield to a 9-1 record in the Hockomock League. Powers allowed 6.9 goals per game and saved nearly 60 percent of the shots that he faced. He finished the season with a total of 196 saves, including 15 saves in a losing effort against King Philip in the first round of the playoffs. In one of the deepest positions in the league, Powers became a solid contributor and a standout goalie for the Hornets.

 


Conor KhungConor Khung- King Philip – Defense
King Philip junior defender Conor Khung was another member of the deep and talented KP defensive corps and another player that added a composed, physical presence for the close defense, while also adding speed and good hands in the passing lanes. Khung showed speed in the clear when needed and was a solid distributor out of the back for the Warriors to help KP get out in transition. Khung showed poise against even the state’s best, including Catholic Memorial, which is a good sign as he will be a leader of the defense next year.

 


Josh SchaferJosh Schafer – Mansfield – Defense
Mansfield senior Josh Schafer took the tenacity and size that he displayed for the Hornets during the football season and brought it to the lacrosse field this spring. Schafer was a major presence in the Hornets defense with quick hands and a physical game that caused a number of turnover. Schafer was also among the league leaders, and second on the Hornets, with 78 ground balls. He was selected as an honorable mention Hockomock League all-star by the league’s coaches.

 


Jake RagusaJake Ragusa – Canton – Defense
Canton senior Jake Ragusa had a standout fall for the Bulldogs’ football team and many of those skills, including his tenacity, strength, and ability to read an attack, were all on display this spring as a long pole for the lacrosse team. Ragusa, who will play football at Merrimack College this fall, was a physical presence in close defense and helped Canton make a return to the state tournament. He was named the HockomockSports.com Player of the Year for football and was selected as an honorable mention for all-star by the coaches.

 


Bobby KierceBobby Kierce – Foxboro – LSM
Foxboro senior Bobby Kierce was one of the major factors in Foxboro being one of the top defensive teams in the Hockomock League this spring and helped the Warriors regain the Davenport division title. Kierce was a physically imposing defender with quick hands and the speed to turn a ground ball into a quick break for the Warriors attack. He gave the Warriors an attitude at the back and provided leadership for the younger players on the team. Kierce was selected as an honorable mention for all-star by the coaches.

 


Patrick MorrisonPatrick Morrison – Franklin – LSM
Franklin won another league title this season with one of the top defenses in the Hockomock and while there was plenty of experience at the back for the Panthers this spring, freshman Patrick Morrison had a breakout rookie campaign that showed the future is bright heading into next season. The imposing Morrison brought size and speed to the Franklin defense along with the stick skills to step forward with the ball in transition and lead a quick break. On a team that reloads rather than rebuilds, Morrison looks to be a future star for Franklin.

 


Connor FinertyConnor Finerty – Mansfield – Midfield
The midfield was the strength of Mansfield’s run to second place in the Kelley-Rex division and senior Connor Finerty was one of the standouts that helped the Hornets emerge from the pack as the second best team in the league. Finerty, who will play football at Mass. Maritime this fall, brought a number of his gridiron skills to the midfield with his quick cutting ability on offense and physical marking on defense. Finerty scored 20 goals and had 18 assists this season and was named a league all-star by the coaches.

 


Zach McGowanZach McGowan – North Attleboro – Midfield
North Attleboro junior midfielder Zach McGowan was one of the few experienced players who returned for the Rocketeers this spring and he took on a leadership role as well as providing offensive punch for North. After a solid hockey season this winter, McGowan continued his strong play on the lacrosse field and was among the team leaders with 20 goals and 15 assists for the Rocketeers. It was a rebuilding year for North Attleboro, but with McGowan and several other returning players expect a stronger challenge from North next year.

 


Packie WatsonPackie Watson – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin junior Packie Watson was among a group of Panthers that sometimes did not get the attention of players like Austin Kent or Eric Civetti, but played a critical role in Franklin’s unbeaten run through the Kelley-Rex and return to the D1 South quarterfinal. Watson was tenacious on the wings on face-offs, dominant on ground balls, and also a consistent presence for Franklin in the clear. Watson was the player that connected the Panthers defense and attack and was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches.

 


Ben O'NeillBen O’Neill – Canton – Attack
Canton senior Ben O’Neill had another solid season for the Bulldogs attack and helped Canton finish at .500 in the league and 11-8 overall. O’Neill was fifth in the league with 42 goals and added 23 assists for a total of 65 points, good for sixth in the Hockomock. With O’Neill leading the line, the Bulldogs returned to the postseason and challenged for the Davenport title. He was also selected as a league all-star by the coaches.

 


Louis PiccoloLouis Piccolo – Foxboro – Attack
Foxboro freshman Louis Piccolo was the standout performer for an inexperienced attack that helped the Warriors win the Davenport division title for the first time since 2012. Although Foxboro struggled at times offensively, Piccolo finished his rookie campaign with 35 goals and was among the league leaders with 25 assists. He also scored a pair of goals in the playoff game against Walpole. Piccolo was named an honorable mention for Underclassman of the Year (see below) and also selected as a league all-star by the coaches.

 


Mark BloomMark Bloom – Sharon – Attack
Sharon senior attacker Mark Bloom had a huge season for the Eagles. He finished fourth in the Hockomock with 71 points, including 39 goals and 32 assists, as Sharon returned to the postseason after finishing second by two games in the Davenport division. One of only three seniors on the Sharon roster, Bloom was a vocal leader and gave the Eagles a weapon around the cage or stepping back to shoot. Bloom was also the lone Sharon player to be selected as a league all-star by the coaches.

 


Chris LongobardiChris Longobardi – King Philip – FOGO
It was a strong year for younger players at the face-off ‘X’ with Franklin freshman Jake Alexander on the first team and King Philip freshman midfielder Chris Longobardi taking the FOGO spot on the second team. Longobardi showed strength at the ‘X’ and quick hands, helping KP reach the D1 South quarterfinal and battling against some of the best face-off guys in the state, including Alexander and Colin Casey of CM. This is the second straight year that KP has had a freshman FOGO on the second team after Matt Narewski in 2015.

 


2016 HockomockSports Boys Lacrosse Awards
Franklin sophomore attacker Eric Civetti has been chosen as the 2016 HockomockSports.com Boys Lacrosse Underclassman of the Year. Civetti led the league in scoring this spring and helped the Panthers to an undefeated Kelley-Rex division title and to the Div. 1 South quarterfinal.

Civetti, who was an honorable mention for this award in 2015, was the league leader with 94 points. He scored 70 goals and recorded 24 assists for the potent Franklin offense, many times combining with Player of the Year Austin Kent (see above).

“Eric was a force around the crease and had the skills to break down any defense,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “He would bully his way past his marker and finish with surprising agility, managing to stay out of the crease and find the angle he needed to get his shot into the back of the net. He could step back and let it rip too if that’s what the defense gave him.”

Civetti is the fourth sophomore to be chosen for this award and the second Franklin player. Mike Sullivan was named Underclassman of the Year in 2013, followed by King Philip players Johnny Piatelli and Paul Macrina.

Honorable Mentions: Louis Piccolo, Foxboro – Hunter Ferreira, Mansfield – Jake Alexander, Franklin


Coach of the Year – Tim Frias, Mansfield

Tim FriasMansfield head coach Tim Frias has been named the 2016 HockomockSports.com Boys Lacrosse Coach of the Year. Frias led Mansfield to second place in the Kelley-Rex division and a return to the Div. 1 South state tournament.

“Tim had the Hornets ready to play this spring and Mansfield proved to be the league’s second best team this season,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “The Hornets always seemed to have the right game plan and were strong in EMO situations, all of which stems from the coaching.”

Mansfield finished the season 15-4, inlcuding 9-1 in the league. Its only Hockomock loss was to undefeated Franklin. The Hornets outscored opponents 209-126 and reached the first round of the Div. 1 South sectional before being knocked out by King Philip by a goal. Three of Mansfield’s four losses were to teams ranked in the top 25 in the state.

Frias is the second straight Coach of the Year from the Kelley-Rex division, following Lou Verrochi of Franklin. He is also the fourth Mansfield coach to be honored this school year, along with Steve Sheridan for boys soccer, Melissa Heeden for volleyball, and Theresa Nyhan for field hockey, who were all honored in the fall.

Honorable Mentions: Lou Verrochi, Franklin – Matt Noone, Foxboro – Chris DiGiacomo, Oliver Ames