2026 HockomockSports Girls Basketball Awards

Oliver Ames senior guard Avery Gamble has been named the 2026 HockomockSports.com Girls Basketball Player of the Year, the 14th recipient in the site’s history. Gamble, a four-year starter, was also named the Davenport division MVP after leading the Tigers to second place in the Davenport division, 17 wins, and to the Div. 2 quarterfinal.

“Avery has been a joy to watch for four years,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “Every year she came back with new facets to her game and ended up being one of the most dynamic perimeter players I’ve covered. Everyone knew that Avery was going to have the ball in her hands, but no one could stop her.”

Gamble led the Hockomock League in scoring this season at 22.6 points per game. The Trinity College-commit scored 519 total, eclipsed 1,500 points for her career, and moved into third in the program’s all-time scoring chart behind only Lauren Battista and Erica Anderson. Gamble also contributed 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 2.8 steals per game, as the Tigers were one of four Hock teams to average more than 50 points per game this season and also allowed the third-fewest points per game.

Oliver Ames coach Brian Costello said, “Avery worked relentlessly the past few years to turn herself into the best player in the Hockomock League and one of the top players in the MIAA. What’s been most impressive is how she’s grown into a leader. Our players looked to her every day for the standard of how we practice, compete, and carry ourselves. Every team we played this year built their game plan around stopping her, and she still showed up night after night and delivered. She’s had one of the best careers in OA girls basketball history.”

The Tigers reached the playoffs in all four of Gamble’s years on varsity. They made it to the Div. 2 Final Four in 2024 and reached the quarterfinal this winter where they had a lead at No. 2 Whitman-Hanson in the final minute. Gamble, who was a four-time league all-star, scored 30-plus points in each of the first two rounds of the playoffs.

Gamble is the second Oliver Ames player to receive this award, joining Candace Steadman, who was the first recipient in 2012. She is also the fifth straight player from the Davenport to be Player of the Year, following Canton’s Fay Gallery (2022) and Foxboro’s Camryn Collins (2023 and 2024) and Kailey Sullivan (2025).

Honorable Mention: Adrianna Porazzo (Foxboro), Katelyn Troilo (Mansfield), Ava Baglione (Milford)

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HockomockSports First Team

Ava Baglione – Milford – Guard
Milford senior Ava Baglione had the best season of her four-year career, helping the Hawks win 10 games and secure a first home playoff game in 29 years. Baglione was one of the top scorers in the league all season, averaging 18.2 points, while also dishing out nearly three assists, grabbing more than four rebounds, and snatching more than three steals a game. The three-sport standout was an honorable mention for league all-star. Milford coach Austin Costa said, “Ava was a true scoring threat this season. Ava was tasked with running the offense and getting others involved, while looking for her shot as well. Ava was asked to do a lot for this team on both sides of the ball and she led this team offensively throughout the season. Her ability to knockdown shots from three opened up more opportunities for her to attack the basket, and create for her teammates.”

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Avery Gamble – Oliver Ames – Guard
Oliver Ames senior Avery Gamble closed out her four-year varsity career by helping the Tigers finish second in the Davenport division, win 17 games, and reach the Div. 2 quarterfinal. The HockomockSports.com Player of the Year (see above), Gamble led the league in scoring at 22.6 points per game, while contributing 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 2.8 steals per night. The Trinity College-commit was named the Davenport division MVP by the league’s coaches. OA coach Brian Costello said, “Avery worked relentlessly the past few years to turn herself into the best player in the Hockomock League and one of the top players in the MIAA. Our players looked to her every day for the standard of how we practice, compete, and carry ourselves.”

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Adrianna Porazzo – Foxboro – Guard
Foxboro senior guard Adrianna Porazzo controlled games on both ends of the floor this season, leading the Warriors to a perfect 16-0 league campaign, 21 wins overall, and a fourth straight quarterfinal appearance. The HockomockSports.com Defensive Player of the Year (see below), Porazzo averaged 15.7 points and 4.2 assists per game (finishing with 724 career points) and knocked down 53 three-pointers, while also guarding the opposition’s top perimeter player. She was selected as an all-star by the coaches. Foxboro coach Lisa Downs said, “Adrianna was a dominant force on the court this year, showcasing a rare blend of offensive firepower and unselfish play. Her exceptional court vision allowed her to read defenses effortlessly, anticipate openings, and deliver precision passes that elevated the performance of her teammates.”

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Katelyn Troilo – Mansfield – Guard
Mansfield senior guard Katelyn Troilo made a massive leap this season, carrying the Hornets to a third straight D2 Sweet Sixteen appearance. Troilo averaged 17.9 points per game this season, while grabbing 4.4 rebounds, two steals, and two assists a night. She faced the focus of every team’s defense but delivered in the clutch in some of the biggest games, such as the OT win against King Philip, against Foxboro, and the playoff win over Danvers. She was selected as an all-star by the league coaches. Mansfield coach Heather McPherson said, “Katelyn was crucial to our success this season. Her growth over the last four years has been incredible to watch, she came in as a solid freshman and she is leaving as one of the top scorers in a competitive league. Each year she added a different level to her offensive game and this year she came up big every time we needed her to.”

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Maeve Horsman – Oliver Ames – Forward
Oliver Ames senior forward Maeve Horsman was integral to the Tigers winning 17 games this season, finishing second in the Davenport division, and reaching the Div. 2 quarterfinal. Averaging 12.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and one block per game, Horsman was an impact player all over the court. She finished with 762 career points and 560 career rebounds. Horsman was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches for the second year in a row. OA coach Brian Costello said, “Maeve has just been such a steady, dependable player for us. Honestly, we couldn’t run our zone defense without her. She was really the core of what we did on the defensive end of the floor and just brought a toughness and consistency our team relied on.”

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HockomockSports Second Team

Alaysia Drummonds – Foxboro – Guard
Foxboro junior guard Alaysia Drummonds emerged as one of the league’s most dynamic perimeter scorers this season, helping the Warriors finish a perfect 16-0 in the league, win 21 games overall, and get back to the state quarterfinal for the fourth straight year. Drummonds averaged a career-high 14.5 points per game and knocked down 49 three-pointers. She shot 46.7 percent from the field and 70 percent at the line, both team highs. She was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Foxboro coach Lisa Downs said, “Alaysia was a dynamic two‑way presence all season, shooting the ball with remarkable efficiency while using her athleticism to attack the basket with confidence and creativity. Her ability to finish through contact, elevate over defenders, and create opportunities off the dribble made her a constant scoring threat.”

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Tatum Morgan – King Philip – Guard
King Philip junior guard Tatum Morgan followed up her breakout sophomore season by once again being one of the top scorers in the league and helping the Warriors earn 14 wins. Morgan caught fire early in the season and led the Warriors with 14 points per game, showing off her development as a ball-handler as well as a shooter. She also grabbed three rebounds a night. Morgan was selected as the Kelley-Rex division MVP by the Hockomock League coaches. KP coach Jeff Miszkiewicz said, “On a nightly basis, Tatum gets every team’s best defender and best effort. Despite this, Tatum finds a way to land in the top five in scoring by being one of the league’s top shooters and cutters.”
 

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Tessah Rodrigues – Franklin – Guard
Franklin sophomore wing Tessah Rodrigues had a breakout season and was one of the catalysts for the Panthers turning things around after a 1-6 start to finish with 14 wins, a Kelley-Rex division title, and a spot in the Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen. Rodrigues helped out in a lot of ways this season, scoring 212 points (more than nine per game), shooting 32 percent from three and 83 percent from the line, and chipping in with 34 assists and 30 steals. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Franklin coach John Leighton said, “Tessah made a huge jump from her freshman year and is poised to elevate her game even higher for her junior year.”
 

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Marybel DoRosario – Taunton – Forward
Taunton sophomore forward Marybel DoRosario had a breakout second varsity season, taking over games on both ends of the floor with her athleticism and helping the Tigers get back to the Div. 1 tournament. DoRosario showed a lot of growth on the offensive end, averaging a team-high 14.8 points per game, while collecting more than eight rebounds, a block, and a steal per game. She was selected as an all-star for the first time by the league’s coaches. Taunton coach Sean Mosher said, “Marybel was incredible on both ends of the floor as she consistently was able to use her length and athleticism to turn steals rebounds in blocks into offense as she was a menace in transition.”
 

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Jordan Egan – North Attleboro – Forward
North Attleboro sophomore forward Jordan Egan followed up her terrific freshman campaign by leading the Rocketeers in scoring and rebounding. With Egan making an impact on both ends of the floor, North won 14 games, earned a second straight home playoff win, and reached the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen for the first time under the new format. The HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year (see below) averaged 13.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. She was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. North coach Julia Feid said, “Jordan is a versatile player whose combination of size and speed creates difficult matchups for opponents, and her ability to get to the rim is her greatest strength. Jordan also makes a major impact on the defensive end with her ability to read plays, disrupt passing lanes, and force turnovers.”

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HockomockSports Third Team

Lila McCarty – Sharon – Guard
Sharon freshman guard Lila McCarty had a standout rookie campaign for the Eagles. Coming into the season after an appearance at the New England Showcase, McCarty delivered in her first varsity season, averaging 14 points and 5.8 rebounds per game (both team highs). She had her first career double-double in a win over Abington and scored a career-high 25 points against Attleboro. McCarty was one of two freshmen selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Sharon coach Matt DellaBarba said, “Lila had a terrific freshman season, scoring in double digits in all but two games we played this season despite facing multiple double teams and drawing the other team’s best defender every night. Lila finishes exceptionally well in traffic and is extremely tough to defend in transition.”

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Katie Stierer – King Philip – Guard
King Philip junior guard Katie Stierer was the engine for the Warriors this season, driving them to second place in the Kelley-Rex and to 14 wins. She averaged nine points, four rebounds, and four assists per game, while giving the Warriors an energy boost on both ends of the floor with her enthusiasm and effort. One of the top on-ball defenders in the league, she set the tone for KP’s pressure defense. Stierer was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. KP coach Jeff Miszkiewicz said, “Most obviously, Katie plays with an infectious intensity on both sides of the court. Katie always finds a way to make a positive impact on the game no matter what the circumstances.”
 

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Bella Houghton – North Attleboro – Forward
North Attleboro sophomore forward Bella Houghton impacted the game in numerous ways and was a key piece in the Rocketeers winning 14 games, earning a home playoff game, and reaching the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen for the first time in the new playoff format. Houghton averaged 9.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. Her 44 assists were the most on the team. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. North coach Julia Feid said, “Bella plays a physical brand of basketball, using her strength and size to attack the rim and finish at the basket. She has expanded her game by adding an outside shot, making her a difficult matchup for opposing teams. Bella’s greatest impact comes on the defensive end, where she serves as a vocal leader and uses her presence in the paint to pressure opponents and anchor our defense.”

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Katelyn Kearnan – Milford – Forward
Milford senior forward Katelyn Kearnan was at the heart of everything for the Hawks again this season and was a big reason why they finished with 10 wins and earned their first home playoff game in 29 years. This season, Kearnan averaged 11.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 3.4 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game, contributing on both ends of the floor with her athleticism. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Milford coach Austin Costa said, “Katelyn’s defensive presence, rebounding ability, and heads up playmaking made her a true two-way player for us all year. With her ability to take smaller defenders down on the block and her speed to drive by the taller defenders, she was able to score from all three levels. Katelyn allowed us to establish our team identity in the 1-3-1 zone this year and be successful.”

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Tia Williamson – Attleboro – Forward
Attleboro senior Tia Williamson closed out her career with another strong performance in the post for the Bombardiers, who made another appearance in the Div. 1 state tournament. Williamson is a double-double machine for the Bombardiers, averaging 10.2 points and 11.5 rebounds per game and providing an imposing presence in the middle on the defensive end. Williamson was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches for the second year in a row. Attleboro coach Bri Bracken said, “Tia is a force to be reckoned with every time she steps on the court. A strong, physical presence, especially in the paint. She has the ability to score while also dominating the glass as a relentless rebounder. A natural leader, she elevates everyone around her and plays the game with intensity and purpose.”

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North Attleboro sophomore forward Jordan Egan has been named the 2026 HockomockSports.com Girls Basketball Underclassman of the Year; the 13th season this award has been given out to the top freshman or sophomore in the league. Egan led the Rocketeers in scoring this season and helped them advance to the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen for the first time in the new format.

Egan impacted the game in numerous ways. She was the team’s top scorer with 277 points (13.2 per game) and rebounder (8.3 per game). Egan also dished out nearly two assists and grabbed nearly two steals per outing. Her length, quickness, and athleticism meant that she was a difficult cover for the league’s forwards, especially in transition, and she was able to defend the perimeter or provide rim protection in the paint.

“Jordan really came into her own this year as one of the best players in the league,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She had a knack for finding that little seam to get to the basket and has really developed as a finisher at the rim. It was a lot of fun to watch her out-run a guard on the break to score and then come right back on the other end and block someone’s shot in the lane.”

With Egan developing into a strong two-way player, North won 14 games this season, earned a home playoff game in the Round of 32, and nearly upset Oliver Ames in the Sweet Sixteen. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches and was named to the HockomockSports.com All-Underclassman Team for the second year in a row.

North coach Julia Feid said, “Jordan has shown tremendous growth from her freshman to sophomore season, developing into one of the most impactful players on our team. She is a versatile player whose combination of size and speed creates difficult matchups for opponents, and her ability to get to the rim is her greatest strength. Jordan also makes a major impact on the defensive end with her ability to read plays, disrupt passing lanes, and force turnovers, while serving as a strong leader who plays an important role in our team’s success.”

Egan is the first North Attleboro girls basketball player to be named Underclassman of the Year and eighth Rocketeer overall. She joins Hana Caster (lacrosse, 2014) and Haley Guertin (soccer, 2015) as the third female athlete to be honored in their respective sport.

HockomockSports All-Underclassmen Team

Lila McCarty, Sharon
McCarty, a freshman guard, delivered on the hype that came her way after appearing in a preseason showcase game. She led the Eagles with more than 14 points and nearly six rebounds per night and was selected as a league all-star. Sharon coach Matt DellaBarba said, “Lila had a terrific freshman season, scoring in double digits in all but two games we played this season despite facing multiple double teams and drawing the other team’s best defender every night. Lila finishes exceptionally well in traffic and is extremely tough to defend in transition.”
 

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Tessah Rodrigues, Franklin
Rodrigues, a sophomore guard, did a little bit of everything for Franklin this season, helping the Panthers recover from a 1-6 start to win a second straight Kelley-Rex title and reach the D1 Sweet Sixteen. She scored 212 points (more than nine per game) and had 34 assists and 30 steals this season, while being one of the team’s primary ball-handlers. Franklin coach John Leighton said, “Tessah made a huge jump from her freshman year and is poised to elevate her game even higher for her junior year.”

 

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Tori White, Canton
White, a sophomore guard, had a breakout year. She led the Bulldogs in scoring this season and helped Canton secure a playoff win. She averaged 10.5 points, four rebounds, two steals, and two assists per game while shooting 33 percent from deep. White was named a league all-star. Canton coach Jesse Mitchell said, “Tori grew and became a positive leader for the program this year. No matter the failures or successes, she wanted to improve. Not just herself as a player, but the success of the team was just as important for her. She was a major factor in making our team feel like a community this year.”
 

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Marybel DoRosario, Taunton
DoRosario, a sophomore forward, developed into one of the top two-way forwards in the league this season and helped Taunton get back into the postseason. DoRosario led the Tigers in scoring at nearly 15 points per game, while chipping in with eight rebounds, a block, and a steal per game. Taunton coach Sean Mosher said, “Marybel was incredible on both ends of the floor as she consistently was able to use her length and athleticism to turn steals, rebounds, and blocks into offense as she was a menace in transition.”

 

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Jordan Egan, North Attleboro
Egan, a sophomore forward, delivered in the biggest moments for North Attleboro this season, helping the Rocketeers advance out of the first round of the playoff for the first time since 2017. Averaging 13.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, Egan impacted the game on both ends of the floor. North coach Julia Feid said, “Jordan has shown tremendous growth from her freshman to sophomore season, developing into one of the most impactful players on our team. She is a versatile player whose combination of size and speed creates difficult matchups for opponents.”
 

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Foxboro senior guard Adrianna Porazzo has been named the 2026 HockomockSports.com Girls Basketball Defensive Player of the Year. Porazzo is the 11th player to receive this honor in the 14 years that it has been given out and helped the Warriors win the Davenport division title for the fourth year in a row.

Porazzo used her strength, quickness, and understanding of the game to be a disruptive on-ball defender. Tasked with guarding some of the state’s top perimeter scorers, Porazzo was relentless with her pressure, staying right in the face of the players that she was guarding. While she led the team in scoring (15.7 per game) and assists (4.2), Porazzo’s impact on the defensive side proved to be just as important, with Foxboro limiting teams to just 34.9 points per game on the way to a 21-win season and a fourth quarterfinal appearance in a row.

“Adrianna made every possession a grind,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She wouldn’t give up an inch of space and just stayed in front of you the entire time. She was determined not to let anyone get to their spots. Doing that, while also being the team’s top scorer is a tough combination and Adrianna pulled it off.”

Foxboro coach Lisa Downs said, “Adrianna was a dominant force on the court this year, she led our team in both scoring and assists, showcasing a rare blend of offensive firepower and unselfish play. Her exceptional court vision allowed her to read defenses effortlessly, anticipate openings, and deliver precision passes that elevated the performance of her teammates.”

Porazzo is the second Foxboro player to receive this award, following Lily Sykes, who won it in 2018. She is the fourth player from the Davenport division to win this in the past five years, including OA’s Hailey Bourne (2022) and Mansfield’s Abby Wager (2023) and Sophia Foley (2025). Attleboro’s Kayla Goldrick (2024) was the lone Kelley-Rex winner in that stretch.

HockomockSports All-Defensive Team

Kaylee Fernandes, Franklin
Fernandes, a junior guard, was frequently tasked with covering the opposition’s top perimeter player and her commitment to pressuring the ball helped the Panthers go from a 1-6 start to Kelley-Rex champs and to the D1 Sweet Sixteen. Fernandes finished with a plus-53 rating, contributed 25 assists, and shot 40 percent from the floor, while chasing the other team’s top scorers full-court. Franklin coach John Leighton said, “Kaylee’s devotion to being the best defender she can be was a major reason for our turnaround this season.”

 

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Adrianna Porazzo, Foxboro
Porazzo, a senior guard, used her physicality and her athleticism to shut down some of the best perimeter players in the league and helped the Warriors to a perfect league campaign and a fourth straight appearance in the quarterfinal. She also averaged team-highs in points (15.7) and assists (4.2). Foxboro coach Lisa Downs said, “Adrianna was a dominant force on the court this year, she led our team in both scoring and assists, showcasing a rare blend of offensive firepower and unselfish play.”

 

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Ava Pratt, North Attleboro
Pratt, a junior guard, had another terrific season as the primary on-ball defender for the Rocketeers, using her speed to finish with 83 total deflections and 53 steals. She also averaged more than seven points and three rebounds per game to help North Attleboro reach the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen. This is her second season on the All-Defensive Team. North coach Julia Feid said, “Ava brings defensive energy that sets the tone for our team. Her ability to guard some of the best guards in the league has been extremely valuable, and she consistently disrupts offenses by jumping passing lanes and turning steals into points on the other end.”

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Katie Stierer, King Philip
Stierer, a junior guard, was the heartbeat of a King Philip team that won 14 games and finished second in the Kelley-Rex. While averaging nine points and four assists per game, it was Stierer’s on-ball defense, her ability to disrupt opposition offenses with her quickness, her physicality, and her energy that made her stand out. KP coach Jeff Miszkiewicz said, “Most obviously, Katie plays with an infectious intensity on both sides of the court. Katie always finds a way to make a positive impact on the game no matter what the circumstances.”

 

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Mia Torres, Taunton
Torres, a senior guard, was a constant thorn in the opposition’s side, not allowing anyone to rest for the full length of the court. She averaged a career-high eight points and three assists per game this season, but it was the other end of the court where she thrived. Torres collected three steals per game, while hounding player full-court for the entire game. Taunton coach Sean Mosher said, “Mia was the heart and soul for Taunton as her energy and hustle contagiously sparked a number of runs through her activity in the press. She had the ability to knock down open threes and effectively set up her teammates for open looks and advantages.”
 

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Coach of the Year – Julia Feid, North Attleboro

North Attleboro head coach Julia Feid has been named the 2026 HockomockSports.com Girls Basketball Coach of the Year. Feid led the Warriors to 14 wins, including 10 in the league, and to the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen. It was North’s first time reaching the second round of the playoffs since 2017.

In her first year as a varsity coach, Feid took a young North roster and turned it into one of the best defensive teams in the league. The Rocketeers allowed only 38.4 points per game, utilizing a formidable front line that included two sophomores and a freshman. North nearly doubled its win total from last year (eight) and had its most wins and first winning season since 2016-2017 (Feid was a sophomore guard on that team).

North had impressive wins over league rivals King Philip, Oliver Ames, and Mansfield and split a home-and-home series with Billerica, which was a top 10 team in Div. 1. After beating Milton in the opening round, the Rocketeers nearly won for the second time this year at OA, losing on a buzzer beater in the Sweet Sixteen.

“There were a lot of great coaching performances this year, but Julia stepping into her first varsity job and leading a team to 14 wins in a very competitive league was really incredible,” HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She got a young team to really buy in at the defensive end, and they became one of the toughest teams in the league to match up with. They played with a lot of confidence and composure despite being so young.”

Feid is the first North Attleboro girls basketball coach to be named Coach of the Year. She is the third coach to be honored for leading their alma mater, joining Foxboro’s Lisa Downs (2015, 2018, and 2023) and Attleboro’s Bri Bracken (2024).

Honorable Mentions: Lisa Downs (Foxboro), John Leighton (Franklin), Brian Costello (Oliver Ames), Heather McPherson (Mansfield)

 

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