2024 HockomockSports Girls Basketball Awards

Foxboro senior guard Camryn Collins has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Girls Basketball Player of the Year, the 12th recipient in the site’s history. Collins, a four-year starter, led the Warriors to a second straight Davenport division title, a second straight perfect league season, and to a second straight state championship.

“Cam plays her best when the lights are brightest,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She could take over a game in an instant and once she got going there was little anyone could do to slow her down. Cam had so much success her first three years, but she just keeps working to get better, to add more to her game, and to stay head and shoulders above everyone else in the Hock.”

Collins led the Warriors and the Hockomock League in scoring this season. She finished with 517 points (19.9 per game), knocking down 31 threes, and closing out her career with a total of 1,296. Collins reached the 1,000-point mark with a career-high 45 against Stoughton. In addition to her scoring touch, Collins also led Foxboro with 5.4 steals and 5.2 deflections per game. She grabbed 6.3 rebounds and dished out 5.1 assists a night as well.

“Cam was simply a coach’s dream this year,” said Foxboro coach Lisa Downs. “Having had the opportunity to watch her grow as a player each season culminated in the off-the-charts player that she has become. Cam broke the glass ceiling this season emerging as a truly complete player – scoring, defense, assists, rebounding, steals, etc. She also has and incredible tactical understanding of the game, makes good decisions, and understands her role on the team – she makes everyone around her better.”

The reigning HockomockSports.com Player of the Year, Collins was also selected as the Hockomock League MVP for the second straight season. She delivered in the biggest moments, such as scoring more than 30 points in the Florida tournament against a team filled with fellow DI recruits or scoring 19 of her game-high 25 in the second half of the state title game against Norwell. With Collins leading the way, Foxboro has now won 35 straight games in league play and lost only twice to in-state opponents over the past two years (Wachusett both times).

Collins is the third Foxboro player to receive this award, joining Ashley Sampson (2018) and Kat Tamulionis (2015) and the first to repeat as player of the year. Franklin’s Ali Brigham (2019 and 2020) is the only other girls basketball player to earn this award as both a junior and senior.

Honorable Mentions: Kailey Sullivan (Foxboro), Sarah Hilliard (Oliver Ames), Kayla Goldrick (Attleboro)

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HockomockSports First Team

Kayla Goldrick – Attleboro – Guard
Attleboro senior Kayla Goldrick had the best all-around season of her career to lead the Bombardiers to their first Kelley-Rex division title and to their first playoff win since 2017. The WPI-commit did everything for the Bombardiers. She tied for the team lead in scoring at 12.04 points per game, while also averaging 11.3 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 3.5 steals per night. Goldrick was selected as an all-star by the league coaches. Attleboro coach Bri Bracken said, “Kayla is an exceptional player who excels on both offense and defense. While she may not always be the top scorer, she contributes significantly to the team’s success in various ways such as grabbing rebounds, stealing the ball, assisting her teammates, and even blocking shots. What sets Kayla apart is her ability to elevate the performance of those around her; she’s a true team player.”
 

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Kailey Sullivan – Foxboro – Guard
Foxboro junior guard Kailey Sullivan finished second in the league in scoring this season, helping the Warriors win the Davenport division title after another perfect Hock campaign and take home a second straight state championship. Sullivan scored 19.3 points per game and has 1,288 in her three years on varsity. She led the team with 73 made threes and shot 76 percent from the free throw line. Sullivan was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Foxboro coach Lisa Downs said, “Kailey continued to impress everyone with her offensive skills this season but she also added important parts to her game, which made her a triple threat to opponents. Kailey is a natural shooter whose quick release is difficult to defend against, especially since she can hit from anywhere on the court.”
 

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Camryn Collins – Foxboro – Guard
Foxboro senior guard Camryn Collins was selected as the Hockomock League MVP and HockomockSports.com Player of the Year (see above) for the second straight season after leading the Warriors to a second consecutive perfect Hock campaign and a second consecutive state title. The Rider University-commit averaged 19.9 points per game, leading the league in scoring. She also totaled 6.3 rebounds, 5.4 steals, and 5.1 assists per night and finished her career with 1,296 points. Foxboro coach Lisa Downs said, “Cam was simply a coach’s dream this year. Having had the opportunity to watch her grow as a player each season culminated in the off-the-charts player that she has become. Cam broke the glass ceiling this season emerging as a truly complete player – scoring, defense, assists, rebounding, steals, etc.”
 

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Sarah Hilliard – Oliver Ames – Forward
Oliver Ames senior Sarah Hilliard put together an impressive final season with the Tigers, helping them stay in the Davenport title race to the final week of the regular season and reach the Div. 2 Final Four for the second time in three seasons. The Bucknell University volleyball-commit finished second on the team with 12 points per game, while adding 7.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.6 steals, and one block per night. Hilliard was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. OA coach Brian Costello said, “Sarah was vital to everything we achieved this year. Her versatility on both ends of the floor gave us the opportunity to do so many different things. She had a tremendous career and her greatest quality and lasting legacy will be what an amazing leader she was for our program.”
 

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Kara Santos – Mansfield – Forward
Mansfield senior forward Kara Santos was one of the league’s top interior threats this season, helping the Hornets challenge for the Davenport title and reach the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen. Santos scored 13 points per game and pulled down nearly eight rebounds a night, while giving Mansfield strong defense in the post and leadership for a young roster. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Mansfield coach Heather McPherson said, “She was instrumental in our team’s success this season, along with her stats she was a great leader and set the bar high for our underclassmen. Kara is a natural competitor and has a great understanding of the game of basketball. She was a presence in the paint but also extended her game beyond the arc, which made her difficult to defend.”
 

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HockomockSports Second Team

Sasha Tracey – Franklin – Guard
Franklin senior guard Sasha Tracey had the most productive season of her three-year varsity career to help the Panthers remain in the Kelley-Rex title hunt until the final game of the regular season and reach the state tournament. Tracey averaged 13.4 points per game this winter, knocking down more than 33 percent of her shots from three-point range and leading Franklin in scoring just about every night. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Franklin coach John Leighton said, “Sasha was a great positive leader for our team whose impact goes far beyond her contributions on the court. It was an honor or coach such a great competitor and person.”
 

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Avery Gamble – Oliver Ames – Guard
Oliver Ames sophomore guard Avery Gamble became one of the league’s most consistent playmakers this season, helping the Tigers challenge Foxboro and Mansfield for the Davenport title and make a run to a second Div. 2 Final Four appearance in three years. Gamble led OA in scoring at 13 points per game, while also grabbing 4.5 rebounds, dishing out three assists, and picking up a steal per night. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. OA coach Brian Costello said, ““Avery had a great sophomore year and has continued to grow as a player throughout the season. Her ability to play up-tempo and get the ball to the rim and score was key to what did on the offensive end of the floor. Defensively I thought she was one of the best defenders I saw in the second half of the season and during our playoff run.”
 

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Kirsten McKay – Stoughton – Guard
Stoughton sophomore guard Kirsten McKay built on her impressive freshman campaign to become one of the top scoring threats in the league this season. McKay scored 346 points this year, averaging more than 18 points per night, which was third-best in the Hock. She filled the stat sheet with her all-around game, recording 83 steals and dishing out 50 assists, while shooting better than 70 percent at the line. The HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year (see below) was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Stoughton coach Eric Adams said, “Kirsten has been an absolute threat to every single team we have faced. She is an absolute pleasure to watch and coach. If this is what she can accomplish now I cannot wait to see what her future holds.”
 

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Taryn Campbell – Taunton – Forward
Taunton sophomore forward Taryn Campbell developed into a strong all-around performer for the Tigers, a key part of their turnaround this winter and their reaching the postseason for the first time in more than a decade. Campbell was the team’s leading scorer at 12.3 point per game, while grabbing more than seven rebounds and two steals per game. Campbell was chosen as an honorable mention for league all-star. Taunton coach Gretchen Rodrigues said, “Taryn just started scratching the surface this year. Although just a sophomore, Taryn was asked most nights to defend the best player on the other team while being a key offensive threat for us. Taryn led our team in scoring and was a big part of our success. I’m looking forward to the next two seasons with Taryn.”
 

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Jillian Doherty – Taunton – Forward
Taunton junior forward Jillian Doherty emerged as one of the top interior scorers in the league this season, helping the Tigers put together the program’s best season since moving to the Hock. The Tigers were a win away from a first league title, tripled their win total from last year, and picked up a first playoff appearance and playoff win since 2013. Doherty was at the heart of it all, scoring 11.5 points, grabbing eight rebounds, and blocking two shots a night. She was selected as a league all-star. Taunton coach Gretchen Rodrigues said, “She was a constant force on the defensive and offensive ends. She was the leading scorer for us a lot of nights getting big baskets, big rebounds, and defending at a high level. Shutting down the tallest girls on opposing teams wasn’t easy but Jillian always stepped up to the task without hesitation.”
 

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HockomockSports Third Team

Avery James – Attleboro – Guard
Attleboro junior guard Avery James emerged as one of the league top outside shooters this season, helping the Bombardier secure their first Kelley-Rex division title and earn their first playoff win since 2017 to reach the Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen. James tied for the team lead in scoring at 12.04 points per game, while pulling down 5.6 rebounds and dishing out 2.5 assists a night. She was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Attleboro coach Bri Bracken said, “Avery’s shooting skills are truly remarkable and among the best I’ve seen in my coaching career. Her ability to release the ball quickly coupled with her exceptional touch around the rim, particularly with her floater, makes her a formidable offensive threat. Avery’s confidence in her abilities allows her to step up when it matters most, making her an invaluable asset to the team.”
 

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Katelyn Troilo – Mansfield – Guard
Mansfield sophomore guard Katelyn Troilo stepped into the lineup this year and became one of the top perimeter players in the league, making an impact on both ends of the court as the Hornets finished second in the Davenport division and reached the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen. Troilo scored just under 10 points per game this season, while getting the Hornets into their sets as one of the team’s primary ball-handlers. She was selected as an honorable mention for league all-star. Mansfield coach Heather McPherson said, ” More often than not I forget that Katelyn is just a sophomore and was impressed with how well she handled the pressure of running the point guard as well as the expectations that I set for her. Katelyn did a great job creating opportunities for herself to score while running the offense.”
 

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Cali Melo – Taunton – Guard
Taunton senior guard Cali Melo closed out her five-year varsity career with another strong performance on both sides of the ball for the Tigers, who tripled their win total from last season, reached the playoffs for the first time in a decade, and were a win away from the program’s first league title. Melo, who will play basketball and lacrosse at Nichols College next year, averaged 10 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and four steals per game. She was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Taunton coach Gretchen Rodrigues said, “Cali ran the show for our squad this year. Anything I asked of her she always went above and beyond. Night in and night out, I could count on her to control our team and make the right plays. Cali will be truly missed next year.”
 

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Maddie Paschke – King Philip – Forward
King Philip senior forward Maddie Paschke was a force at both ends of the floor for the Warriors this season, helping them make a return to the state tournament and earn a playoff victory. A threat to collect a double-double every night, Paschke finished the season averaging 12 points, 10 rebounds, two steals, and a blocked shot per game. The Bowdoin College softball-commit was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. KP coach Jeff Miszkiewicz said, “We heavily relied on Maddie on both sides of the ball. Defensively, she began our press and drew some tough assignments. Offensively, she did a great job at putting pressure on the rim with her driving and passing. She was our MVP.”
 

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Fatima Sidibay – Canton – Forward
Canton senior forward Fatima Sidibay filled the stat line each night for the Bulldogs, putting together by far the best season of her career. She finished second in minutes played for Canton, shot over 40 percent from the field and 65 percent from the line, while leading the Bulldogs with 13 points per game. Sidibay also chipped in with nine rebound and two steals per game and was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Canton coach Jim Choquette said, “Fatima developed each year into a better all-around player and her senior year was the culmination of all her hard work. She was a great team leader and always supported her squad as one of our captains. She was a force underneath the basket and became one of the harder players to stop once getting a rebound.”
 

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Stoughton sophomore guard Kirsten McKay has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Girls Basketball Underclassman of the Year; the 11th season this award has been given out to the top freshman or sophomore in the league. McKay was one of the league’s leading scorers this winter, putting up big numbers every night for a relatively young Black Knights team.

McKay was Stoughton’s top scorer and finished third in the Hockomock League, behind only the Foxboro duo of Camryn Collins and Kailey Sullivan, at 18.2 points per game, which was a jump of eight points per game from her freshman season. Scoring was only part of her repertoire, as she also had 83 steals (4.7 per game), 98 rebounds (5.2 per game), 50 assists (2.6 per game), and 23 blocks (1.2 per game). Becoming a more consistent threat on both ends of the floor, McKay also finished with just 25 turnovers, despite having the ball in her hands on just about every possession. She made 42 threes this season and shot 73 percent at the line (a jump of 20 percent from last year).

“Kirsten really took a big leap from last year,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “No matter who she was going up against, she was going to find ways to score. She has range to shoot from deep and can take players off the dribble. Everyone knew she was going to have the ball, but Kirsten still produced night after night, which is not easy to do for a sophomore going up against a league full of teams focused on slowing you down.”

Stoughton battled injuries to key players early in the season, but McKay helped keep the Black Knights in games against some of the league’s top defensive teams, including 17 points in a win over King Philip, 19 points against both Foxboro and Franklin, and 24 points against Oliver Ames. With McKay leading the way, as a sophomore captain, Stoughton won six games this year, its most since 2019.

“Kirsten has been an absolute threat to every single team we have faced,” said Stoughton coach Eric Adams. “She knows when to put the game into her hands but also knows when to dish it to her teammates and make things happen. She has no problem facing any team or any situation you put her on the floor and she knows exactly what to do. If it’s shooting behind the arc or driving to the basket and getting herself to the line she is who you want to get the ball to in any game situation. She is an absolute pleasure to watch and coach. If this is what she can accomplish now I cannot wait to see what her future holds.”

McKay is the first Stoughton girls basketball player and second Stoughton athlete to earn this honor. George Currier was named Underclassman of the Year for baseball in 2018. She is the sixth Davenport player to receive this award, just the second not from Foxboro. The other Davenport recipients were Foxboro’s Kat Tamulionis (2013), Ashley Sampson (2016), Katelyn Mollica (2019) and Kailey Sullivan (2023) and Oliver Ames’ Jasmyn Cooper (2022).

HockomockSports All Underclassmen Team

Katelyn Troilo – Mansfield
Troilo, a sophomore guard, emerged as a top playmaker in her first year on varsity, stepping into a relatively young lineup and helping the Hornets reach the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen, while averaging just under 10 points per night and running the offense at the point. Mansfield coach Heather McPherson said, “Katelyn did a great job creating opportunities for herself to score while running the offense, she has a great shot but also a quick first step allowing her to get by defenders and attack the basket.”

 

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Kamryn Derba – Oliver Ames
Derba, a sophomore guard, was one of the top long-range threats in the league again this season, helping OA make a charge to the Div. 2 Final Four. She scored nine points, grabbed 4.5 rebounds, and dished out three assists per game, developing into a consistent all-around performer. OA coach Brian Costello said, “Kam’s court vision and all-around game were a major reason we were able to get to the Final Four. She has the ability to hit the three but what stood out to me this season was the way that she contributed with assists, rebounds, and steals. She is developing an all around game that makes her such a huge asset.”
 

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Avery Gamble – Oliver Ames
Gamble, a sophomore guard, led Oliver Ames in scoring at 13 points per game, while grabbing 4.5 rebounds and dishing out three assists per night. Her development as a playmaker was one of the reasons that the Tigers made a run back to the Div. 2 Final Four for the second time in three seasons. OA coach Brian Costello said, ““Avery had a great sophomore year and has continued to grow as a player throughout the season. Her ability to play uptempo and get the ball to the rim and score was key to what did on the offensive end of the floor.”

 

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Kirsten McKay – Stoughton
McKay, a sophomore guard, was the third-best scorer in the league this season, averaging more than 18 points per game, while also contributing 50 assists, 98 rebounds, 83 steals, and 23 blocked shots. Coming off an impressive rookie campaign, McKay improved on both sides of the ball and was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Stoughton coach Eric Adams said, ” She is the true definition of a leader on the floor and that is exactly why she was named captain as only a sophomore.”

 

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Taryn Campbell – Taunton
Campbell, a sophomore forward, put together a stellar season on both ends of the court to help Taunton have one its best seasons in years. She led the Tigers with more than 12 points per game, while grabbing seven rebounds and two steals per night. Taunton coach Gretchen Rodrigues said, “”Taryn just started scratching the surface this year. Although just a sophomore Taryn was asked most nights to defend the best player on the other team while being a key offensive threat for us. I’m looking forward to the next two seasons with Taryn.”

 

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Attleboro senior guard Kayla Goldrick has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Girls Basketball Defensive Player of the Year. Goldrick is the ninth player to receive this honor in the 12 years that it has been given out and helped the Bombardiers win their first Kelley-Rex division title and reach the Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen this winter.

Regularly tasked with guarding the opposition’s top perimeter player, Goldrick was a standout on both ends of the floor. The WPI-commit scored 12.04 points and 7.1 assists per game this year, but it was her work on defense and on the glass that separated her from other point guards in the league. She grabbed 11.3 rebounds and had 3.5 steals per night and put constant pressure on the other team’s guards.

“Kayla was tenacious on the defensive end and maybe the best rebounder I’ve seen at her position,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She’s strong and quick, can guard multiple positions, and Kayla always seems to be in the right position to make the winning plays that you need to get a league title. It was a lot of fun watching her and thinking she might get a triple-double every game.”

Attleboro coach Bri Bracken said, “While she may not always be the top scorer, she contributes significantly to the team’s success in various ways such as grabbing rebounds, stealing the ball, assisting her teammates, and even blocking shots. Her defensive prowess and energy have been instrumental in securing crucial victories for the team when it mattered most. Kayla’s impact extends beyond just putting points on the board; she’s a vital asset who enhances the overall effectiveness of the team.”

Bracken is the first Attleboro player to receive this honor and the sixth player from the Kelley-Rex. She joins Mansfield’s Jackie Carchedi (2015 and 2016), Ann Maher (2017), and Abby Wager (2023) and Franklin’s Tracey Pisani (2014) and Erin Quaile (2019 and 2020).

HockomockSports All Defensive Team

Erin Foley – Foxboro
Foley, a senior guard, was once again one of the unsung heroes for the Div. 3 state champions. She finished with 5.5 points 3.8 assists per game but it was her defensive effort that really stood out. Foley grabbed nearly five rebounds, four deflections, and four steals per night, leading Foxboro’s high-pressure style. Foxboro coach Lisa Downs said, “Erin was once again tasked with guarding each opponent’s primary ball handler this season. Erin takes incredible pride in her defensive game and the team feeds off her defense since she routinely interrupted players leading to turnovers and ultimately points in our direction.”
 

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Kayla Goldrick – Attleboro
Goldrick, a senior guard, was a defensive standout for the first-time Kelley-Rex division champions. Averaging more than 11 rebounds and three steals a night, the WPI-commit controlled games one both ends of the floor for Attleboro this season. Attleboro coach Bri Bracken said, “Her defensive prowess and energy have been instrumental in securing crucial victories for the team when it mattered most. Kayla’s impact extends beyond just putting points on the board; she’s a vital asset who enhances the overall effectiveness of the team.”

 

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Cali Melo – Taunton
Melo, a senior guard, was a tenacious on-ball defender for Taunton this season, helping the Tiger put together one of their best seasons in recent memory, including a first playoff appearance and win in more than a decade. Melo grabbed nearly five rebounds and made four steals a night guarding the opposition’s top perimeter players. Taunton coach Gretch Rodrigues said, “Cali ran the show for our squad this year. Cali had constant defensive pressure on her and was still able to run our offense. Cali will be truly missed next year.”

 

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Keira Fitzpatrick – Mansfield
Fitzpatrick, a senior guard, stepped into a bigger role for the Hornets this season and became a lockdown defender on the perimeter. The Hornets were second in the league, allowing just 43.4 points per game and Fiztpatrick’s tenacity was one of the reasons why they were so tough to score against. Mansfield coach Heather McPherson said, “With her speed, length, and great communication skills she was tasked to guard the opposing team’s best guards. Keira is a player who keeps her composure and doesn’t get rattled or commit desperation fouls. She was a huge asset to us defensively.”
 

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Norah MacCallum – Franklin
MacCallum, a senior forward, was a disruptor on the defensive end for Franklin this season, guarding multiple positions and making an impact on the glass. MacCallum grabbed 43 defensive rebounds and had 42 deflections, 39 steals, and six charges taken this winter, helping the Panthers hold opponents to 47.3 points a night. Franklin coach John Leighton said, “Norah led our team by example. Nightly she covered the opponents best big and regularly gave up several inches, but that did not stop Norah from being a force every night. She sparked our defense and served as a model for our younger players.”
 

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Coach of the Year – Bri Bracken, Attleboro

Attleboro head coach Bri Bracken has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Girls Basketball Coach of the Year. Bracken led the Bombardiers to the Kelley-Rex division title, they first league title since moving to the Hockomock League (and first overall since 2009).

The Bombardiers have finished second in the Kelley-Rex division five times prior to this season and it looked like they may end up as runners up again, but Attleboro rallied by winning its final eight league games, including victories against title rivals Franklin and Taunton, to clinch the title. In her three seasons in charge, since taking over right before the start of the 2021-22 season, Bracken has finished no lower than second in the Kelley-Rex and won at least 15 games each season.

Attleboro finished third in the league in defense, allowing just 43.6 points per night, and was second in the Kelley-Rex and fifth overall scoring 51.5 per game (despite losing two of its top scorers from last year, one to graduation and one to transfer). The Bombardiers earned the No. 14 seed in Div. 1 and beat Malden Catholic for the program’s first playoff win since 2017. Attleboro saw its season end for the second year in a row at Springfield Central, but the Bombardiers battled against the eventual state semifinalists in a 14-point loss.

“Bri had this team on the verge of a title for a couple of seasons and this year’s team really battled to finally get over that hump,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She had them ready to work hard, grind out tough wins, and do what it takes to stay in the race. Just watching the bench react to everything on the court, you could see how they responded to each other and that’s a credit to Bri and the atmosphere she fostered in the program.”

Bracken is the third Kelley-Rex coach to earn this honor, joining Mansfield’s Mike Redding (2017) and Franklin’s John Leighton (2019 and 2020). She also joins Attleboro boys coach Mark Houle (2019) in having been named Coach of the Year at her alma mater.

Honorable Mentions: Gretchen Rodrigues (Taunton), Heather McPherson (Mansfield), Lisa Downs (Foxboro)

 

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