2018 HockomockSports Girls Lacrosse Awards

Foxboro junior midfielder Sophia DiCenso has been named the 2018 HockomockSports.com Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year. DiCenso led the Warriors to a seventh straight Davenport division title this spring and was selected by the coaches as the Hockomock League MVP for the second straight season.

“Sophia has been one of the league’s best players from her first game three years ago and continues to be the go-to star for the Warriors,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She is a dominant playmaker, who can take over a game as a scorer or provider, but also works hard defending from the front and using her speed in all aspects of the game.”

DiCenso, who was named HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year in 2016, led the Warriors in goals and assists again this season. The University of Richmond-commit scored 56 goals and dished out 27 assists, helping Foxboro finish as the league’s top offense with 274 goals as a team. In addition to her offensive capabilities, DiCenso also pulled down 53 draw controls. She became the first Foxboro player selected as a U.S. Lacrosse All-American.

Foxboro coach Brittany Sherry said, “Sophia is definition of dedication and work ethic. She strives to make herself and teammates better on a daily basis.”

North Attleboro coach Colleen Carchedi said, “Although Sophia is younger than me she is a role model to myself. Her drive to succeed in anything she does is inspiring. She always puts in the work and then goes the extra mile and does it with a smile on her face. Not only is she by far the most talented player I have ever seen play, but she’s a good person and well-rounded.”

DiCenso joins Foxboro basketball players Joe Morrison and Ashley Sampson in being honored as Player of the Year in their respective sports during the 2017-18 school year. She also joins 2017 winner Alex Rabb as the only Davenport girls’ lacrosse players to earn Player of the Year in the six years that this award has been given out (Marta Versprille of Franklin in 2013 and 2014, Emily Jeffries of Franklin in 2015, and Hana Caster of North Attleboro in 2016 were the others).

Honorable Mentions – Annie Walsh (Franklin), Caroline Klim (King Philip), Mackenzie Rosenberg (North Attleboro)

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Please note that the HockomockSports.com awards are selected by our staff. They are completely separate from the Hockomock League All-Stars. Players are listed alphabetically by position.

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HockomockSports First Team

Gianna Cameron – Franklin – Goalie
Franklin sophomore Gianna Cameron makes it two years in a row on the first team after another strong season between the pipes for the Panthers, helping them to another Kelley-Rex division title and another perfect season in the Hock. Despite facing one of the most difficult schedules in the state, Cameron backstopped the league’s top defensive unit, which allowed nearly 30 fewer goals than any other Hock team. She finished the regular season with the top goals against average, at little more than five goals per game. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Gianna was solid in the cage again for us this spring, and ended the season with a 6.1 GAA. She is a true competitor and we are excited to have her back in net again next year!”

 

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Grace MacCallum – Franklin – Defense
Franklin senior Grace MacCallum is once again on the first team after another excellent season leading the Panthers on defense. The Fairfield University-commit is one of the best in the league at reading the opposing attacks and her vocal leadership helped her fellow defenders stay locked in. With MacCallum at the point of the defense, the Panthers allowed 127 goals this season, which was the best in the league by nearly 30 goals. MacCallum was also selected as a Hockomock League all-star by the coaches. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Grace was the biggest leader for us both on the defensive end and off the field. We are going to miss her presence, energy, leadership and passion!”

 

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Christina Rogers – Foxboro – Defense
Foxboro senior defender Christina Rogers had another stellar campaign leading the Warrios defensive unit as part of the team’s seventh straight Davenport division-winning season. Rogers, an RPI-commit, was also a standout off the field, being named a U.S. Lacrosse Academic All-American this spring. She had 78 draw controls for the Warriors and 36 caused turnovers to help Foxboro boast the league’s third stingiest defense. Foxboro coach Brittany Sherry said, “Christina’s confidence, coachability and work ethic on defense have made her a true threat her 4 year starting varsity career. Her ability to see the field and win crucial 50/50 balls has made her not only a huge contributor but a game-changer.”

 

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Victoria Tormey – King Philip – Defense
King Philip junior Victoria Tormey was one of the leaders for the league’s second-best defensive unit, helping the Warriors finish second in the Kelley-Rex division and reach the Div. 1 Central/East quarterfinal. Tormey had four draw controls this season and scooped 24 ground balls while also playing solid close defense and showing off her ability to read the play. With Tormey in the heart of the defense, KP allowed only 153 goals this season, second-best in the Hock. KP coach Kourtnie Wilder said, “Victoria is a solid and strong defender for us! She is a leader on the field and very aggressive which has helped us in our style of defense. I am looking forward to watch her grow in the off-season.”

 

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Sophia DiCenso – Foxboro – Midfield
Foxboro junior Sophia DiCenso is racking up accolades during her three years with the Warriors. The 2016 Underclassman of the Year was named the Hockomock League MVP for the second year in a row and was named the HockomockSports.com Player of the Year (see above) after leading the Warriors to a seventh straight Davenport division title. DiCenso scored 56 goals and had 27 assists this season as Foxboro’s primary creator on offense. She also chipped in with 53 draw controls and was a factor all over the field, which was why the Richmond University-Commit was named a U.S. Lacrosse All-American. Foxboro coach Brittany Sherry said, “Sophia is definition of dedication and work ethic. She strives to make herself and teammates better on a daily basis.”

 

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Emma Eberhardt – Sharon – Midfield
Sharon junior Emma Eberhardt fulfilled her immense potential this season, leading the Hockomock League in points and finishing second during the regular season in goals, helping the Eagles take second in the Davenport division and qualify for the state tournament for the third straight spring. The Lehigh University-commit scored 69 goals this season, including five in the playoff loss to King Philip, and dished out 56 assists, which was 15 more than the closest player. She also grabbed 116 draw controls and 52 ground balls. Sharon coach Shara Ginthwain said, “Emma is incredibly athletic, she is a smart player, and she has a great eye. She is an invaluable player on offense and defense, and her skill winning draws makes a huge impact on our game!”

 

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Mackenzie Rosenberg – North Attleboro – Midfield
North Attleboro senior Mackenzie Rosenberg finished off her outstanding career with the Rocketeers by finishing in the top 10 in the league in scoring and leading North within one league win of the state tournament. Rosenberg scored 51 goals this season and recorded 27 assists and her 78 points was tied for sixth best in the league during the regular season. She set a new school record for career goals was named a U.S. Lacrosse All-American this spring, the first player in program history to receive that honor. North coach Colleen Carchedi said, “Kenzie is an outstanding player, as a midfielder she plays the field everywhere and plays it well. She is dedicated and determined and a true leader.”

 

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Annie Walsh – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin junior Annie Walsh, last year’s HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year and two-time honorable mention for Player of the Year, was the leader of the Panthers attack this spring, spearheading the offense and being he team’s primary playmaker. Walsh led the team in the regular season with 56 goals and she added 15 assists for 71 total points, helping Franklin win a sixth straight league title and continue its unbeaten league run to more than 70 games in the process. Walsh was also a major factor off the draw and in the defensive aspects of the game. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Annie again was a huge contributor for us all over the field. I am excited for her senior year… the best is yet to come from her!”

 

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Katy Garvin – Mansfield – Attack
Mansfield junior attacker Katy Garvin not only emerged as one of the league’s top scorers, she led the league in goals this season and was second in overall points to help the Hornets make a late push and get back into the state tournament. Garvin scored a league-best 70 goals, including the 100th of her career, and was third in the Hock with 40 assists. Her 110 points accounted for nearly half of the goals that Mansfield scored this season. Mansfield coach Alexis Kobey said, “Katy was a player that just kept surprising me this year. She has been on varsity since freshman year but this year she really made her mark. Every game I would watch her and she just kept getting better, the way she can break down defenses in combination with her overall lacrosse IQ makes her such a great player.

 

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Caroline Klim – King Philip – Attack
King Philip junior Caroline Klim emerged as one of the league’s top scoring threats this season, allowing the Warriors to not only survive an injury to three-year leading scorer Katie Crowther but to take second in the Kelley-Rex and get back to the Div. 1 Central/East quarterfinal. Klim finished as the league’s top goal scorer (counting the playoffs) with 73 goals, including nine against Sharon in the tournament opener, and added 12 assists. She also had 80 draw controls and 40 ground balls for the Warriors. KP coach Kourtnie Wilder said, “Caroline stepped up big for us! She is a talented lacrosse player – all over the field. Defensively, she came up with key stops. On the attacking end she was a threat and was able to place her shots and score!”

 

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Erin Walsh – Franklin – Attack
Franklin sophomore Erin Walsh, the 2018 HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year (see below) followed up her strong rookie campaign with an even better second season on varsity, becoming one of the top offensive threats in the league. The Boston College-commit tied for seventh in the league in points during the regular season, scoring 53 goals and recording 24 assists this spring (both totals good for second on the team), and had a strong playoff showing to help the Panthers get back to the Div. 1 Central/East semifinal. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Erin did a great job as an attacker/midfield for us this year. She really stepped up her feeding ability, while also being a threat as a scorer.”

 

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HockomockSports Second Team

Sara Addeche – Foxboro – Goalie
Foxboro sophomore Sara Addeche emerged as one of the league’s most consistent goaltenders this season, helping the Warriors defense allow the third-fewest goals in the league this season and the team win its seventh straight Davenport title. Addeche made 110 saves this year and was third in the league with only 8.1 goals allowed per game. She had a .416 save percentage and also made 18 interceptions. Foxboro coach Brittany Sherry said, “Sara has a great ability to make herself an eighth defender. She has the ability to come out of the cage and make a great interception and also confidence to come out to make a big clear up the field. She leads through her communication on and off the field.”

 

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Christina Hathaway – King Philip – Defense
King Philip senior Christina Hathaway was a rock in the defensive unit for the Warriors this season and an integral part in their allowing only 153 goals this year, which was second-fewest in the league. Hathaway, a University of New Hampshire-commit for field hockey, was one of the vocal leaders for KP, which finished second in the Kelley-Rex and made the Div. 1 Central/East quarterfinal. She had 10 draw controls and grabbed 20 ground balls while being an aggressive on-the-ball defender. KP coach Kourtnie Wilder said, “Christina had an amazing season! She is a very athletic and competitive player. Christina was another solid and strong defender for us and came up with key caused turnovers.”

 

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Bridget McManus – Sharon – Defense
Sharon junior Bridget McManus had a strong season as a leader in the Eagles defense to help them take second in the Davenport division and return to the state tournament. With McManus in the heart of the defense, the Eagles allowed the fifth-fewest goals in the league this season. McManus snagged 34 ground balls, had seven interceptions, eight caused turnovers, and four takeaways this spring. She was an honorable mention for league all-star as chosen by the coaches. Sharon coach Shara Ginthwain said, “Bridget has emerged as one of our top defenders with her ability to read her player, communicate clearly and effectively, and her speed. She always motivates our team and keeps our defense pumped up!”

 

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Alaina Mello – North Attleboro – Defense
North Attleboro senior Alaina Mello was rock solid in the heart of the North Attleboro defense again this spring, helping the Rocketeers get within one league win of the state tournament and stay competitive against a very strong schedule. Mello, a lefty defender, was selected as the team’s defender of the year and was the team’s primary face-guarding defender. She regularly matched up against the opposing team’s top offensive threats and was selected as a Hockomock League all-star by the coaches. North Attleboro coach Colleen Carchedi said, “Lanie is our lefty defender who can stop anyone. She is our leader on defense and is quick on her feet, has great lax IQ and talented stick work. She will be greatly missed.”

 

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Ann Maher – Mansfield – Midfield
Mansfield senior midfielder Ann Maher showcased her athleticism and overall game this season for the Hornets to help them get back into the state tournament. Maher closed out her impressive career by scoring 57 goals, including the 100th of her career, and dishing out 21 assists. Her 78 points in the regular season was tied for fifth in the Hockomock. She also chipped in with 29 draw controls and solid defending all over the field. Mansfield coach Alexis Kobey said, “Ann was a player that every coach wants on your team, someone that always works hard and is just a natural leader. Teammates want her on the field, she is also so fun to watch, her stick skills in combination with her athleticism and ability to play at any position made her such an asset to the team and will make her an asset to her team in the future.”

 

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Olivia Piazza – Oliver Ames – Midfield
Oliver Ames junior Olivia Piazza had another strong season in the heart of the Tigers midfield, providing OA with an all-around performer capable of making plays on offense and helping out in defense. Piazza was third in the Hock during the regular season with 91 points, scoring 50 goals and dishing out 41 assists for the Tigers who missed out on the postseason by just two games this spring. The Merrimack College-commit also had 106 draw controls, 35 ground balls, 32 caused turnovers, and scored the 100th goal of her career this season. OA coach Nicole Lang said, “Olivia is the backbone of this 2018 Team. Her lacrosse acumen is exceptional and it shows on the field. Her leadership and competitive edge allows her to dominate weaker teams while keeping us in the game against the stronger teams of the Hock.”

 

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Sabrina Robbins – Sharon – Midfield
Sharon senior Sabrina Robbins had another dominant season in the midfield for the Eagles to help them finish second in the Davenport division and make the state tournament for the third straight year. The University of Colorado-commit displayed an all-around game, giving the Eagles a game-changer in all phases from the attack to transition and defense. Robbins scored 58 goals and recorded 12 assists this spring, while chipping in with 81 draw controls, 57 ground balls, and 13 interceptions. Sharon coach Shara Ginthwain said, “Sabrina is a dynamic and impactful player and leader. She has an incredible ability to read players, and therefore she is always one step ahead of her opponents.”

 

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Alana Tavares – Taunton – Midfield
Taunton freshman Alana Tavares burst onto the scene as an eighth grader and instantly became one of the league’s top goal scorers. This spring, even with teams keying on her, Tavares continued her impressive play for the Tigers, inlcuding recording her 100th career goal. Tavares finished in the top 10 in the Hock in scoring during the regular season with 74 points. She scored 53 goals (tied for eighth in the league) and had 21 assists (tied for ninth) and is the focal point for a young Taunton program. Taunton coach Kerry Northrup said, “Alana has an enormous passion for lacrosse. Her performance on the field was remarkable as a second-year varsity player. Being a freshman, we look forward to three more successful years.”

 

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Meghan Curran – Foxboro – Attack
Foxboro junior Meghan Curran followed up a breakout sophomore season by being one of the most consistent attacking threats for the Warriors in another league title season and her partnership with Sophia DiCenso helped the team score more goals than any other team in the Hock. Curran scored 30 goals this season and added 17 assists and was someone that defenses needed to keep track of at all times, while also providing solid defense from the front and an outlet on the break. Foxboro coach Brittany Sherry said, “Meghan leads by example with her ability to drive to cage with a purpose and distributing the ball to her teammates well. She contributes off ball by constantly getting open in transition.”

 

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Katie Lindstrom – North Attleboro – Attack
North Attleboro sophomore Katie Lindstrom had a break out season as an attacker for the Rocketeers, finishing second on the team in goals, assists, and points and showing that the North attack has a bright future. Lindstrom eclipsed the 100-point mark for her career this spring, scoring 43 goals and recording 21 assists, both second on the team only to Mackenzie Rosenberg, and was named an honorable mention for league all-star by Hockomock coaches. Her ability to find the back of the net will be a huge asset for the Rocketeers going forward. North Attleboro coach Colleen Carchedi said, “Katie has really peaked this year. With 115 points heading into her Junior year, I look forward to another two years watching her grow.”

 

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Kyra Lyons – Attleboro – Attack
Attleboro junior Kyra Lyons has continued to produce solid numbers for the Bombardiers over her three years on varsity and this season she finished just outside the top 10 in the league in scoring and seventh (in the regular season) in goals. Despite being the primary focus of opposing defense, Lyons scored 54 goals this spring and also assisted on 14 others, which accounted for more than half of the team’s scoring this year. She also became the first Attleboro player to score 100 goals for her career. Attleboro coach Kevin Patton said, “As a varsity player all three years, Kyra stepped up this season to be a leader both on and off the field. She was an extra coach on the field and we are really looking forward to her senior year.”

 

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Franklin sophomore midfielder Erin Walsh has been named the 2018 HockomockSports.com Girls Lacrosse Underclassman of the Year after helping the Panthers clinch a seventh straight Kelley-Rex division title, sixth outright title in a row, and extend their league winning streak to more than 70 games.

Walsh was tied for sixth in the league in scoring at the end of the regular season with 77 points. She was eighth in the league in both goals scored (53) and assists (24), while playing against one of the state’s most difficult schedules. The Boston College-commit also had a strong state tournament, helping the Panthers once again reach the Div. 1 Central/East semifinal.

“Erin is one of the most talented attacking players in the league and arguably the league’s best and most creative finisher,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “If she gets the ball anywhere near the crease, she is going to find a way to get off a shot. It is a lot of fun watching her attack a defense and find ways to score.”

“She really stepped up her feeding ability, while also being a threat as a scorer,” said Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino of Walsh’s development on offense. “Her creativity with her stick work, and her competitive edge make her hard to stop. I am looking forward to Erin’s junior year…I think she will make big strides as a leader, and become an even more complete player!”

Erin Walsh follows in the footsteps of her older sister Annie, who won this award last spring. It is the first time in any sport that siblings have both received a HockomockSports.com end-of-the-year award. This is also the third time that a Franklin player has earned this honor (Kendall Reardon in 2015 is the other).

Honorable Mention – Gianna Cameron (Franklin), Sara Addeche (Foxboro), Alana Tavares (Taunton)

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Coach of the Year – Kourtnie Wilder, King Philip

King Philip head coach Kourtnie Wilder has been named the 2018 HockomockSports.com Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year after leading the Warriors to a second-place finish in the Kelley-Rex division and to the Div. 1 Cenral/East quarterfinal in her first year in charge.

Despite an early-season injury to star attacker Katie Crowther, who had been the team’s leading scorer for three years, Wilder was able to keep the Warriors on track and they finished tied with Franklin and Foxboro for the best overall records in the league at 14-6. KP also came as close as anyone has in several years to ending Franklin’s unbeaten run in the Hock, taking the Panthers to triple overtime.

KP finished the season as the league’s third-highest scoring team with 250 goals, while allowing the second-fewest goals against at 153. The Warriors also beat league rival Sharon in the state tournament before losing to perennial power Lincoln-Sudbury in a game that was only 4-1 at halftime.

“KP was coming off a strong tournament run and Kourtnie was able to keep that momentum going despite dealing with the type of injury that could derail a season,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor. “The Warriors were strong on both sides of the ball and seem built for the future too with a strong core of underclassmen who stepped up and contributed this year.”

Wilder is the fourth coach to earn this honor in the six years that the award has been handed out. She joins Franklin’s Kristin Igoe Guarino (2013, 2014, and 2017), Foxboro’s Brittany Sherry (2015), and Sharon’s Colleen Carchedi (2016). Wilder also joins Igoe Guarino as the only first-year coaches to win this award.

Honorable Mention – Kristin Igoe Guarino (Franklin), Brittany Sherry (Foxboro), Shara Ginthwain (Sharon)