2025 HockomockSports Boys Soccer Awards

 
Attleboro senior Corvengdjimy Thomas has been selected as the 2025 HockomockSports.com Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Thomas capped a dominant three-year varsity career as one of the most impactful and difficult matchups in the Hockomock League, anchoring Attleboro’s attack with his physicality, finishing ability, and constant pressure on opposing defenses.

A nightmare to defend because of his combination of size, strength, and speed, Thomas consistently drew extra attention in the attacking third and still found ways to produce. He led the Bombardiers in scoring this season with 14 goals and eight assists for 22 points and finished his career third on Attleboro’s all-time scoring list with 35 goals. A two-time team MVP, Thomas’ presence alone changed how opponents approached games against Attleboro.

“Corven possesses exceptional soccer skills, particularly his remarkable strength on the ball,” said Attleboro head coach Peter Pereira. “His presence alone would require two or three players to effectively cover him. What truly sets him apart is his easygoing nature, which allowed him to quickly make friends with everyone around him. Despite his intimidating appearance, he was friendly and very coachable.”

Thomas’ list of accolades reflects both his consistency and dominance over multiple seasons. He is a two-time Hockomock League All Star, a two-time HockomockSports.com Best XI selection, and the 2023 HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year; this year he was an Eastern Mass All Star and an All-New England selection.

“Not many players have had the impact that Corven has had over the past couple of seasons, and even more so this year,” said HockomockSports Editor Ryan Lanigan. “The combination of speed, strength, and control made him a nightmare for defenders. One second he had the ball on a string at his feet, the next he was blowing past a defender. And even if there was extra help, he’d find ways to still get past. He could strike in an instant and his powerful shot resulted in a lot of goals this year, and over the past three years.”

Thomas is the first Attleboro soccer player to earn HockomockSports Player of the Year honors, and the sixth Bombardier across all sports. He joins Max Lancaster (baseball, 2014), Emily Houle (girls basketball, 2016), Anna Beck (field hockey, 2019), Bryant Ciccio (basketball, 2020), and Addison Shelton (volleyball, 2024) as Attleboro athletes to win Player of the Year.

Honorable Mentions: Vlad Francoeur (Canton), Brandon Gardner (Mansfield), Nick Babanikas (Oliver Ames)

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Editor’s Note: The HockomockSports.com Awards are selected strictly by our staff and have no affiliation to the official Hockomock League all stars. Please note players are listed by position.

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HockomockSports.com Best XI

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Vlad Francoeur – Canton – Forward
Canton senior forward Vlad Francoeur capped a terrific career with his most complete season yet as one of the most dangerous attacking players in the Hockomock League. A fast, hard-to-defend forward with a great touch, Francoeur finished the season with 16 goals and seven assists for 23 points to earn Hockomock Davenport division MVP honors. For his career, he finished 11th on Canton’s all-time scoring list with 30 goals and 15 assists. “Vlad is someone you want to build a team around,” said Canton head coach Danny Erickson. “He is selfless as a leader but knows when he is needed to play the role of goalscorer as well. It’s a perfect balance. When he is clicking, he is very difficult to contain.”

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Corvengdjimy Thomas – Attleboro – Forward
Attleboro senior forward Corvengdjimy Thomas capped a dominant three-year varsity career as one of the hardest players to cover in the Hockomock League. A nightmare matchup because of his combination of size, strength, and speed, Thomas was a strong finisher in the box and consistently drew extra attention from opposing defenses. Thomas was named HockomockSports Player of the Year (above). He finished his career third on Attleboro’s all-time goals list with 35 goals. “Corven possesses exceptional soccer skills, particularly his remarkable strength on the ball,” said Attleboro head coach Peter Pereira. “His presence alone would require two or three players to effectively cover him.”

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Danny Da Silva – Milford – Forward
Milford senior forward Danny Da Silva capped a strong four-year varsity career as a crafty and unselfish presence in the attacking third for the Scarlet Hawks. A dangerous finisher with a knack for scoring big goals, Da Silva consistently put teammates in positions to succeed while still posing a constant threat himself. He finished the season with nine goals and 12 assists and earned HockomockSports.com Best XI honors for the second time in his career. “Danny is a very high IQ player and he made some goals look easy for us, including a huge brace in the playoffs,” said Milford head coach Antonio Pinto. “He always played with intensity, which is how he got the name Milford Maniac.”

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Brandon Gardner – Mansfield – Midfield
Mansfield senior midfielder Brandon Gardner was a steady, reliable presence in the middle of the pitch and the driving force behind the Hornets’ attack this season. Tasked with reinforcing a young defense that featured four first-time varsity starters while also serving as the offensive catalyst, Gardner carried a heavy load and delivered consistently. He led Mansfield with nine goals and five assists for 14 points, finishing first on the team in both goals and points. “This team went as far as Brandon could carry it,” said Mansfield head coach Steve Sheridan. “When the light was brightest, he shined. He factored into all but one of our goals in the state tournament, including a hat trick in his final home game against Westwood.”

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Marco Amorim – King Philip – Midfield
King Philip senior midfielder Marco Amorim was a huge spark for the Warriors this season, grinding all over the field and consistently impacting games in a variety of ways. A tireless worker, Amorim was a major factor in the offense as both a goal scorer and a playmaker, capable of breaking defenses down and setting teammates up from all areas of the midfield. He finished the season with 11 goals and six assists. “Marco Amorim is a complete player,” said King Philip head coach Mike O’Neill. “He can link the team together in build-up and distribute the ball from deep positions. He can run a game from the midfield. He can break defenses down and finish. Marco is an intense competitor and always found a way to impact the game.”

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Tyler Dameron – North Attleboro – Midfield
North Attleboro senior midfielder Tyler Dameron was a crafty, hard-working presence in the middle of the pitch for the Rocketeers this season. Strong in challenges and difficult to dispossess, Dameron combined his skill on the ball with excellent vision to consistently launch North Attleboro into the attack. He was especially dangerous on set pieces, showing a knack for finishing and delivering quality service in the attacking third. Dameron finished the season with seven goals and seven assists and earned both Hockomock League All-Star and Eastern Mass All-Star honors. “He’s great on the ball and can make people miss,” said North Attleboro head coach Geoff Burgess. “He’s good at finding space and making passes to create opportunities for his teammates. Great free kick delivery, took all corners and close range free kicks.”

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Nick Babanikas – Oliver Ames – Midfield
Oliver Ames senior midfielder Nick Babanikas was a versatile, selfless leader for the Tigers over the past three seasons, willing to play almost anywhere on the field to make OA better. Strong in the air and confident on the ball, Babanikas provided stability all over the pitch while consistently doing the small things that kept the Tigers organized. He scored two goals and added 11 assists during the regular season, then chipped in two more goals in the postseason, earning EMass All-Star and Hockomock League All-Star honors. “Nicky provided stability in both the attacking and the defensive lines,” said Oliver Ames head coach John Barata. “Nicky’s impact was his reliability as the kind of teammate who shows up prepared, holds others accountable, and puts the team first. We were genuinely blessed to have both of them on the field and in our locker room. Nicky and Zack [Gilson] leave OA better than they found it, and their legacy is one of leadership, toughness, and calm under pressure.”

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Mason Prive – Attleboro – Defense
Attleboro senior defender Mason Prive capped a standout four-year varsity career as the anchor of the Bombardiers back line. A strong one-on-one defender with veteran presence, Prive organized the defense, communicated effectively, and was consistently reliable in the air, playing a key role in Attleboro having a top defense in the Hock. A two-year captain and two-time team MVP, he added two goals and one assist. “Mason, our central defender, was an exceptional team leader,” said Attleboro head coach Peter Pereira. “This season, we managed to concede very few goals because of him. Mason was a great communicator who effectively organized our defense.”

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Gianelli Caccin – Milford – Defense
Milford senior defender Gianelli Caccin was a steady presence at the back for the Scarlet Hawks, continuing a varsity career that began as a freshman and saw him start consistently from his sophomore season on. Caccin is strong in the air and trusted as the last line of defense, and he helped keep Milford organized while also showing confidence with the ball at his feet to help the Hawks build out of the back. “Gianelli was our most consistent player over the past couple of years,” said Milford head coach Antonio Pinto. “He grew so much over the years as a player and person, great leader and great competitor. He was always ready for a battle against any high level striker. I’m excited to see him compete at the college level.”

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Philipe Dos Santos – Stoughton – Defense
Stoughton junior defender Philipe Dos Santos took a major step forward this season, emerging as one of the top defenders in the Hockomock League. A steady, reliable centerback, Dos Santos consistently matched up against some of the league’s top strikers and anchored the back line with his positioning and composure. He showed he was comfortable defending one-on-one, with the awareness and athleticism to recover and clean up plays behind the initial challenge. “Philipe is a talented, steady centerback with a ton of potential,” said Stoughton head coach Dan Rudolph. “Only a junior, he is a captain and three year starter. His soccer IQ and ability to read the game is outstanding.”

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Zack Gilson – Oliver Ames – Goalkeeper
Oliver Ames senior goalie Zack Gilson was a steady, confident presence in net for the Tigers as the top keeper in the Hockomock League. A two-time HockomockSports.com Best XI selection and Hockomock League All Star, Gilson made great reactionary saves, covered a lot of ground in his box, and helped organize the defense with his voice and composure. In the regular season, he posted 10 shutouts in 16 games with a 0.63 goals against average. “Zack brought confidence to the entire group: organized us, demanded standards, and made the big saves when it mattered most,” said Oliver Ames head coach John Barata. “We were genuinely blessed to have both of them on the field and in our locker room. Zack and Nicky [Babanikas] leave OA better than they found it, and their legacy is one of leadership, toughness, and calm under pressure.”

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HockomockSports.com Second XI

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Greg Pavlov – Sharon – Forward
Sharon sophomore forward Greg Pavlov put together a breakout season as one of the most dangerous attacking players in the Hockomock League. A constant focal point for opposing defenses, Pavlov showed lightning pace and a powerful finish, scoring consistently both in and around the box. He finished with 16 goals and five assists, tying for the league lead in goals and ranking second overall in points, while factoring into more than half of Sharon’s 40 goals. Pavlov was named HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year (below). “Lightning pace, powerful strike, a threat every time he has the ball at his feet — not bad for a sophomore!” said Sharon head coach Scott Nathan. “I look forward to having him back next year!”

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Cameron Wilson – Stoughton – Forward
Stoughton senior forward Cameron Wilson capped a strong career with the Knights by helping lead the program to its best season in a decade, including a home playoff game and postseason win. A confident finisher who was not afraid to take defenders on one-on-one, Wilson led the Hockomock League’s highest-scoring team and consistently delivered in the attacking third. He was also very dangerous getting on the end of services, someone opponents had to keep tabs on at all times. He finished the season with 12 goals and seven assists. “A clinical goal scorer, he also set the tone defensively,” said Stoughton head coach Dan Rudolph. “A team captain, he commanded the respect of the team.”

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Greyson Perachi – King Philip – Forward
King Philip junior forward Greyson Perachi enjoyed a standout debut season for the Warriors, emerging as a constant threat in the attacking third. With a high work rate that kept defenders on their toes, Perachi consistently caused problems in the box and showed a knack for finding big moments. He finished the season with 10 goals and five assists. “Greyson Perachi showed his ability this season to be an elite striker in the Hockomock League,” said King Philip head coach Mike O’Neill. “He has all of the tools – speed, strength, technical ability and a tremendous desire to score. Greyson has a talent for scoring important goals in big moments – he scored the game winning or game tying goal in seven games for us.”

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Marcos Da Silva – Milford – Midfield
Milford sophomore midfielder Marcos Da Silva emerged as one of the breakout players in the Hockomock League this season, providing a dynamic presence in the midfield for the Scarlet Hawks. Da Silva showed off his technical ability and was very calm on the ball, and he used his speed and skill to take defenders on and consistently create chances from wide areas. His ability to find teammates in dangerous spots stood out all season, as he finished with one goal and 11 assists. “He’s the best 1-v-1 player in the league in my opinion,” said Milford head coach Antonio Pinto. “He has the ability to change a game with his explosiveness on the wings, most of his assists were peaches of crosses. I’m so happy to have him for the next two seasons after his breakout sophomore year.”

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Diego Martinez – Sharon – Midfield
Sharon senior midfielder Diego Martinez capped a four-year varsity career as one of the most experienced and impactful players in the Hockomock League, helping the Eagles reach the Division 2 state quarterfinals. A steady presence in the center of the pitch, Martinez dictated play both offensively and defensively for the Eagles, finishing second on the team in points with six goals and three assists in the regular season. “No stats could measure the significant impact he had on our squad because it was when most weren’t watching, at training and off the field,” said Sharon head coach Scott Nathan. “He truly helped to establish and maintain a culture of accountability, reinforce our mantra of ‘Family’ and ‘We Over Me’, in essence acting like another coach on and off the field.”

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Jason Proenca – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin senior midfielder Jason Proenca was a steady, reliable presence in the middle of the pitch, consistently doing the little things that helped the Panthers clinch another Kelley-Rex division title. A versatile player, Proenca could bolster the defense or push forward into the attack depending on what Franklin needed, providing balance on both sides of the ball. He led the Panthers in both goals with seven and overall points with nine. “He’s an extremely talented and technical player, but also a very hard worker, physical threat, and a great leader,” said Franklin head coach Nick Goldman. “His technical skill and tactical understanding of the game helped him control the game for our team on a regular basis.”

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Jonas Marques – Attleboro – Midfield
Attleboro senior midfielder Jonas Marques played with a ton of passion and provided steady leadership for the Bombardiers throughout the season. Marques was strong in possession and dangerous in the attacking third, and combined his work rate with quality on the ball to consistently impact games. A two-time captain and EMass All-Star, he finished second on the team in points with 12 on three goals and nine assists. “Jonas was the heart and soul of our team, the hardest-working player we had,” said Attleboro head coach Peter Pereira. “When he stepped off the field, the team’s work ethic plummeted. He was the glue that held everything together, a true coach’s dream player.”

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Zach O’Mahony O’Sullivan – Franklin – Defense
Franklin junior defender Zach O’Mahony O’Sullivan showed his versatility and selflessness by stepping seamlessly into the Panthers’ back line, a move that played a big role in another Kelley-Rex division title. Normally a central midfielder, O’Mahony O’Sullivan played on the back line with passion and confidence, never shying away from big moments or key challenges. He also contributed offensively with two goals and two assists. “Zach emerged as a strong leader for our team this fall,” said Franklin head coach Nick Goldman. “He was a key part of our team’s consistent defensive success. Zach was not only key in making important tackles or winning balls in the air, but also one of our most skilled passers and often played a major role in our attack.”

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Alejandro Landaverde – Oliver Ames – Defense
Oliver Ames senior defender Alejandro Landaverde was a steady veteran presence for the Tigers. Starting at center back, he helped a defense that recorded 10 shutouts and allowed just 12 goals before shifting into defensive midfield late in the year to help control play. His play was key in helping OA clinch yet another Davenport division title. “Alejandro gave us a calm, steady presence in the heart of the pitch,” said Oliver Ames head coach John Barata. “Whether he was playing as a center back or sitting in as a “6,” he dictated our tempo, kept us composed, and allowed everyone around him to play with confidence. We’re really going to miss his smooth, steady influence next season.”

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Leo Yin – Sharon – Defense
Sharon senior outside back Leo Yin was one of the most consistent and reliable defenders in the Hockomock League, routinely matching speed with the league’s top attackers and shutting down plays on his side. Calm and steady, his demeanor carried over to the rest of the group and helped stabilize the Eagles’ back line throughout the season. “Leo was literally a brick wall for us this year,” said Sharon head coach Scott Nathan. “Not many, if any, Hock players got by him. He’s not the loudest, not the most flashy, just among the most consistent players on our team, and in the league, this year and his previous two years. He’s someone that I could count on and that his teammates counted on.”

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Henry Griffin – Foxboro – Goalkeeper
Foxboro senior goalie Henry Griffin was a steady, commanding presence in net for the Warriors once again this season. He controlled his box, played every minute of all 18 games, recorded five shutouts, and came up with two game-saving penalty kick stops. A two-time Hockomock League All Star, Griffin capped his career by committing to play at Saint Anselm. “It’s been a pleasure to coach a student athlete of such high standards and determination,” said Foxboro head coach Christopher Gagne. “Hank’s presence in the net was the deciding factor in many of our teams’ victories. His leadership qualities motivated everyone and was a real focal point in how we moved through practices, and games both home and away.”

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Sharon sophomore forward Greg Pavlov has been selected as the 2025 HockomockSports.com Boys Soccer Underclassman of the Year. Pavlov put together a breakout season as one of the most dangerous attacking players in the Hockomock League, emerging as a constant focal point for opposing defenses.

Pavlov showed off his pace with the ball at his feet throughout the season and he was a threat every time he touched the ball in the attacking third, scoring consistently both in and around the box. He finished the season with 16 goals and five assists, tying for the league lead in goals and ranking second overall in points, while factoring into more than half of Sharon’s 40 goals, the second-highest team total in the Hockomock.

“Lightning pace, powerful strike, a threat every time he has the ball at his feet — not bad for a sophomore!” said Sharon head coach Scott Nathan. “I look forward to having him back next year!”

As the season progressed, defenses were forced to game plan specifically for Pavlov, often sending extra attention his way to try and slow him down. Even with that added pressure, he continued to produce at a high level and earned Hockomock League All Star, Eastern Mass Coaches Association All Star, and HockomockSports.com Second XI honors.

“Greg had a breakout season this fall,” said HockomockSports Editor Ryan Lanigan. “It didn’t take long for opponents to notice and start to game plan for him. He’s very dangerous one-on-one and usually draws the attention of multiple defenders. He’s a threat to score anytime he gets near the area.”

Pavlov is the first Sharon soccer player to earn HockomockSports Underclassman of the Year honors, and just the fourth Sharon athlete across all sports. He joins Brian Mukasa (2012) and Jordan Mello-Klein (2014), who both earned the honor for basketball, and Mason Silverman (2025) for baseball.

Honorable Mentions: Mario Harrison (Mansfield), Marcos Da Silva (Milford), David Iconaru (Oliver Ames)

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Franklin head coach Nick Goldman has been selected as the 2025 HockomockSports.com Boys Soccer Coach of the Year. Goldman guided the Panthers to the Kelley-Rex division title in one of the most competitive races in recent history, finishing 7-1-3 in league play for 17 points.

Coming off a season that saw Franklin graduate 15 seniors, including most of its starting lineup and its top three scorers, Goldman and the Panthers rebuilt on the fly. The Panthers leaned on depth and balance, using their full roster and finishing the year without a single player reaching double-digit points. In a tightly packed Kelley-Rex division that saw the top five teams separated by just five points, the Panthers only lost once in the league in early September, going 6-0-2 the rest of the way. Franklin finished the season 10-6-4 overall.

“Coach Goldman did an outstanding job getting everyone to buy into a team-first approach and he found the right combinations all season long,” said HockomockSports.com Editor Ryan Lanigan. “With so many new faces, Franklin never relied on one player and instead won with depth and consistency, which is a credit to the job Nick did throughout the year.”

The Panthers carried that identity into the postseason as well. Earning the No. 22 seed in Division 1, Franklin went on the road and upset No. 11 Wellesley in the opening round in penalties before nearly knocking off No. 6 Framingham, falling in double overtime.

Honorable Mentions: Peter Pereira (Attleboro), Mike O’Neill (King Philip), Scott Nathan (Sharon), Dan Rudolph (Stoughton)

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