2019 HockomockSports Field Hockey Awards

 
Attleboro senior Anna Beck has been selected as the 2019 HockomockSports.com Field Hockey Player of the Year. The midfielder was selected as the Hockomock League MVP by the coaches after leading the league in scoring and helping the Bombardiers get back to the playoffs for the first time in four years.

Beck scored 24 goals and recorded 10 assists this season. She led the league in points and goals and was in the top five in assists. The Bryant University-commit was a consistent threat in the attack for the Bombardiers, driving forward from midfield to create scoring chances for herself and her teammates. This was the second straight season that Beck has led the Bombardiers in scoring and been in the top 10 in the league.

She also stepped up against the top opponents, including a pair of goals in a tie against Franklin and both Attleboro goals in a 2-1 win against Norwood in the tournament.

“Anna led her team tremendously over the course of the season,” said Attleboro coach Lindsay Antunes. “She is a definitive playmaker, capitalizing on every opportunity possible. We often relied on stellar performances from Anna to lead us to victory.”

HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry said, “Anna was the key to Attleboro’s success this season and has been a standout for the Bombardiers for four years. Even though opposition defenses are always on the lookout for her, she finds a way to get on the ball, to beat multiple players, and score big goals.”

Beck is the first Attleboro field hockey player to be named Player of the Year and the fifth straight player from the Kelley-Rex division to be honored, following King Philip’s Alli Meehan (2018) and Christina Hathaway (2017), Franklin’s Annie Walsh (2016), and Mansfield’s Caroline Maher (2015).

Honorable Mentions: Amanda Lewandowski (Franklin), Jaime Notarangelo (Foxboro), Maria Femia (Canton)

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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 alphabetical by position.

HockomockSports.com First Team

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Riley O’Connor – Canton – Goalie
Canton junior goalie Riley O’Connor emerged as one of the league’s top shot stoppers this fall to help the Bulldogs earn their second Davenport division title in three seasons. O’Connor allowed 16 goals in 19 games this season, a 0.85 goals against average, and recorded 11 shutouts, providing vocal leadership for the Bulldogs back line. She made 145 saves in her second year as the varsity goalie and was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Canton coach Chrissy O’Connor said, “Riley has been a steady presence in net the past two seasons. Her strength and experience allow for a confident defensive unit. We will rely on her experience and skill for the 2020 season.”

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Shannon Egan – Foxboro – Defense
Foxboro junior defender Shannon Egan was one of the key components to the league’s top defensive unit. The Warriors allowed only 11 goals in 20 games, which enabled them to stay in the Davenport title race to the final game and reach the Div. 2 South quarterfinal. Egan was earned the team’s ‘Best Defense’ award and was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Foxboro coach Melissa Bordieri said, “Shannon is one of the strongest, most poised and consistent defenders in the league. Her ability to read the attack and adjust how to defend was key for our team defense and contributed to our ability to keep the ball out of our circle this season only giving up 64 corners this entire season and postseason.”

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Maeve Ledwith – Franklin – Defense
Franklin senior Maeve Ledwith was named an all-star for the third straight season, leading the Panthers defensive unit and helping them return to the top of the league for the first time in three seasons with an unbeaten run through Hock play. Ledwith was also selected to the Best of 60 Senior All-Star Team after leading the Panthers to the Div. 1 South quarterfinal. Franklin coach Michelle Hess said, “Maeve is a tenacious and fierce defender who uses her speed and stick skills to perform as one of the top defenders in the State. Maeve is a talented defender who sees the field and does an excellent job of flying on corners where she breaks up many shot attempts from opposing players.”

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Sammy Robison – King Philip – Defense
King Philip senior Sammy Robison was a major force as the first line of the KP defensive unit. Her speed, strength, and reading of the game allowed her to play like a defensive-minded midfielder who regularly broke up opposition attacks and cleared the ball to the forwards. Robison also chipped in on the offensive end, providing an additional weapon on corners. She scored three goals and had four assists on the season. KP coach Lisa Cropper said, “Sammy is the epitome of a captain with her outstanding play every game controlling the midfield from either the CB or CM position. Sammy never had a bad game and was therefore the model of consistency and enthusiasm for our entire team.”

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Anna Beck – Attleboro – Midfield
Attleboro senior Anna Beck led the Hockomock League in scoring this season and pushed the Bombardiers to the playoffs for the first time in four years. Despite being the focus of opposition defenses, the Bryant University-commit scored 24 goals and assisted on 10 others this season. In the playoff opener at Norwood, Beck scored both goals for the Bombardiers, including the late winner. She was selected as the league MVP by the coaches and as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Year (see above). Attleboro coach Lindsay Antunes said, “Anna led her team tremendously over the course of the season. She is a definitive playmaker, capitalizing on every opportunity possible.”

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Grace Doyle – Mansfield – Midfield
Mansfield senior midfielder Grace Doyle was not someone who would rack up loads of statistics but she proved to be the Hornets’ engine in the center of the field, propelling Mansfield to a pair of playoff victories and a spot in the Div. 1 South quarterfinal. Doyle was capable of driving the team forward with accurate passing and timely dribbles to escape traffic. Her play in midfield opened space for the Hornets forwards to go to work in space. Mansfield coach Theresa Nyhan said, “Grace is one the best halfbacks in the league. She is a fierce combination of speed and determination. She looks to make the simple smart play, yet on several occasions has made the spectacular play.”

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Maria Femia – Canton – Midfield
Canton junior forward Maria Femia turned into one of the league’s top playmaking midfielders in her third varsity season, leading Canton to its second Davenport division title in three seasons. Femia scored five times and also had a league-high 22 assists for Canton this year, ending the regular season as the league’s fourth-leading scorer. This season, Femia was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches for the first time. Canton coach Chrissy O’Connor said, “She is fast, skilled and always comes to play. Maria is an unselfish player leading the Hockomock with assists. We will look to her for on field leadership and hopefully more scoring opportunities.”

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Jaime Notarangelo – Foxboro – Midfield
Foxboro senior midfielder Jaime Notarangelo was one of the league’s top scorers this season and one of the most impactful players in the league. With Notarangelo driving the team forward down the right wing, Foxboro reached the Div. 2 South quarterfinal. She scored 16 goals and assisted on 14 others, accounting for more than half of the goals that Foxboro scored this season. Foxboro coach Melissa Bordieri said, “Jaime was the sparkplug of our offense. Her speed and ability to find the net were outstanding and integral to our offense this year. Jaime would routinely bring the ball down the field, get a shot on net and then get her own rebound….she is one of the most gritty, fiery and talented offensive players in the league.”

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Maggie Woods – Oliver Ames – Midfield
Oliver Ames junior midfielder Maggie Woods plays a key role for the Tigers and was a major factor in the team making a run at the end of the year and securing a spot in the playoffs. Woods is a defensive-minded player that provides cover for the back line and also transitions the Tigers into the attack with the accuracy of her passing. This year, Woods had five assists, doubling her career total to 10, and was an ever-present in the middle of the pitch. OA coach Sharon Lawrence said, “Maggie plays a defensive midfield position, and is the one player I will not take off the field! She has incredible fitness, ball skill, speed, vision, and decision-making. She is on offensive and defensive corners in key roles, and is our primary playmaker in the midfield.”

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Cassie Gennis – Oliver Ames – Forward
Oliver Ames senior forward Cassie Gennis was a key component of the Tigers making a late-season run to clinch a spot in the state tournament. She came through with a number of important scoring chances, finishing the season with team-highs of 11 goals and nine assists. In all but one game in which OA scored, Gennis recorded a goal or an assist. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. OA coach Sharon Lawrence said, “Cassie was a great leader on and off the field, and led our squad with clutch goals and game-winners, and was such an offensive spark playing right forward. We could always count on Cassie to create scoring opportunities with her speed and ball control. She was our offensive go-to.”

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Amanda Lewandowski – Franklin – Forward
Franklin junior forward Amanda Lewandowski continued the momentum she built during last year’s impressive playoff run by leading the Kelley-Rex division champion Panthers in scoring. Lewandowski finished second in the league with 30 points on 20 goals and 10 assists. She was selected as a league all-star for the second straight season after pushing her career stats to 33 goals and 23 assists. Franklin coach Michelle Hess said, “Amanda is a highly-skilled offensive threat. Her aggressive and impressive stick skills and her ability to find the net or dish to a teammate make her a scoring threat each and every time she has the ball. Amanda has a special talent where she can redirect or deflect many shots on net.”

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Alana Tavares – Taunton – Forward
Taunton junior Alana Tavares was able to control the game both as a forward and midfielder this season, playing both positions to help the Tigers fill spots when the team needed it. Tavares scored eight goals this season and added five assists, having a hand in more than half of the 22 goals that Taunton scored this fall. Speedy, with strong stick skills and the vision to create chances for teammates, Tavares was selected as a league all-star by Hockomock coaches for the second consecutive season. Taunton coach Liz Hathaway said, “Alana started the season as a forward and was moved to midfield part way through the season to help better transition the ball from the defensive end to the opposing side.”

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HockomockSports.com Second Team

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Kayla Hunter – Mansfield – Goalie
Mansfield senior goalie Kayla Hunter put in another impressive season between the pipes for the Hornets, helping them make a run to the Div. 1 South quarterfinal, which included an upset at No. 2 seed New Bedford. Hunter stopped 158 shots this season, saving 85 percent of the shots that she faced. She finished with a goals against average of 1.33 and recorded six shutouts while leading the team’s defensive unit. Mansfield coach Theresa Nyhan said, “Kayla is our field general. She became more vocal as the season progressed and as a result cleaned up our defense. Kayla saw more shots than many goalies in the league. She remains poised under pressure and has control of the rebounds.”

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Elizabeth Clark – Franklin – Defense
Franklin senior Elizabeth Clark improved over the course of her four-year varsity career to earn a starting spot in the Panthers defensive unit this fall and she helped the Panthers get back to the summit of the Kelley-Rex division and make a run to the Div. 1 South quarterfinal. Her ability to read the game and strength in the challenge were important pieces to the success of the Panthers’ back line. Franklin coach Michelle Hess said, “Elizabeth’s leadership both on and off the field was instrumental in our success as a team. She is a highly skilled fullback with outstanding field sense and relies on her block tackle and channeling skills to keep opposing players out of the circle.”

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Meghan Labelle – Canton – Midfield/Defense
Canton junior Meghan LaBelle took on a new role this fall, moving up from the back line and spending time in the Bulldogs midfield, providing an additional cover for the defense and stepping into the attack to add to Canton’s scoring punch. LaBelle scored seven times and assisted on eight goals this season, helping the Bulldogs edge rival Foxboro by a single point to win the Davenport title for the second time in three seasons. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Canton coach Chrissy O’Connor said, “Meghan moved to the midfield this season and really helped to create many scoring opportunities. She is tenacious and we will look for her to have more of a scoring role next season.”

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Jocelyn Pagliuca – Taunton – Defense
Taunton junior defender Jocelyn Pagliuca was one of the leaders of a Taunton defensive unit that held opponents to just 30 goals this season, which was tied for the fifth-fewest goals allowed in the league. Pagliuca had two defensive saves and also stepped forward into the attack to score three goals. Strong, physical, and with the ability to read the opposition’s intentions, Pagliuca was able to keep the front of her goal clear and make the necessary pass to get the Tigers heading in the other direction. Taunton coach Liz Hathaway said, “Jocelyn was a solid, consistent, and integral part of our defense this season, stopping everything that came her way.”

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Kaitlyn Carney – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin freshman Kaitlyn Carney had a very impressive rookie campaign, jumping right into the Panthers midfield and helping them reclaim the Kelley-Rex division crown and reach the Div. 1 South quarterfinal. Carney scored 14 goals and added eight assists this season, which put her in the top five in the league with 22 points. Her tenacity in the midfield pushed the Panthers forward and made it difficult for the opposition to get through. Franklin coach Michelle Hess said, “Kaitlyn is one of the most talented freshman players I have had the pleasure of coaching. Kaitlyn’s stick skills are impressive and her drive and shots on goal are quite impressive. I am excited to see her continue to grow and improve as a player.”

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Campbell Compton – Attleboro – Midfield
Attleboro junior midfielder Campbell Compton helped protect the Bombardiers back line and helped them make a return to the state tournament for the first time in four seasons. Compton scored one goal and added seven assists, despite playing a more defensive role. Her passing helped unlock opposition defenses and spark Attleboro’s transition game. She was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Attleboro coach Lindsay Antunes said, “Campbell is the anchor of our defensive mid-line. Campbell is incredibly smart and strategic in how she moves the ball. Campbell’s performances in the midfield often prevented opposing offenses from gaining momentum in the middle of the field, or entering into our circle.”

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Kaitlyn Goyetch – Canton – Midfield
Canton senior Kaitlyn Goyetch was once again one of the league’s top offensive threats this season, helping the Bulldogs jump back to the top of the Davenport division standings for the second time in three seasons. Her goal against Foxboro in the second meeting earned Canton a crucial point that ended up being the difference in the title race. The 2017 Underclassman of the Year and four-year varsity player, scored 11 goals this season and also assisted on four others. Goyetch was named a league all-star for the second consecutive season. Canton coach Chrissy O’Connor said, “Kaitlyn’s skill on the field, her impressive reverse sweep, and strong presence on the field will be sorely missed next season.”

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Lindsay Robinson – North Attleboro – Midfield
North Attleboro senior Lindsay Robinson was a critical piece of the Rocketeers’ defensive effort and impacted the game all over the field. Robinson, a three-year varsity player, scored two goals and added three assists and was selected as an all-star by Hockomock League coaches. A speedy midfielder, Robinson was able to cover for the back line and push the Rocketeers into the attack. North Attleboro coach Karen Folan said, “Lindsay’s bursts of speed with and without the ball blew away others who challenged her on the field. Her quick fly on defensive penalty corners repeatedly denied our opponents any chance at setting up a play. Lindsay rarely came off the field and played end line to end line.”

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Ella Waryas – Foxboro – Midfield
Foxboro junior midfielder Ella Waryas controlled the center of the field for the Warriors this season, helping them stay in the Davenport title race, finishing just one point behind Canton, and reach the Div. 2 South quarterfinal. Waryas scored three goals and added four assists this season, stepping into a bigger role for the Warriors and contributing on both ends of the field. Foxboro coach Melissa Bordieri said, “Ella was integral in our offense and defense this season. She played center mid and really did a fantastic job of controlling the play on the field. Ella has quick, deceptive skills with the ball, a sharp game sense, and an awesome instinct. She was a huge asset for our team this year.”

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Abby Nixon – King Philip – Forward
King Philip junior forward Abby Nixon had a strong season as she stepped into a larger role in a new-look KP offensive unit. Nixon led the Warriors with 15 points, recording team-highs in both goals (nine) and assists (six), using both her quickness and her stick-handling to create scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. She was also the rare forward that could create openings while attacking down the left wing and gave the Kelley-Rex division runner-up a different look. KP coach Lisa Cropper said of Nixon, “Speed to burn and used it well to continuously put pressure on the opposition and create offensive opportunities for us from her left wing position.”

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Olivia Rondeau – Franklin – Forward
Franklin senior right winger Olivia Rondeau gave the Panthers an explosive player on the edge to finish off chances and create looks for her teammates in the middle. Rondeau, who had only two goals prior to this fall, scored 13 goals and added eight assists to finish sixth in the league in scoring and to help the Panthers regain the Kelley-Rex division crown for the first time in three seasons and reach the Div. 1 South quarterfinal. Rondeau was selected for the Best of 60 Senior All-Star Team. Franklin coach Michelle Hess said, “Olivia is a fast and talented right-wing that stepped up her game this year. This season she stepped up in a big way and was a major contributor to our offensive success as a team.”

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Abby Varrichione – Mansfield – Forward
Mansfield junior forward Abby Varrichione spearheaded the Hornets attack and was the first line of defense, which helped the team make a run to the Div. 1 South quarterfinal. Varrichione scored 11 goals and assisted on nine others to lead the team in scoring. She is up to 16 assists and 30 points for her varsity career, but she adds value without the ball as well by pressuring teams high up the field. Mansfield coach Theresa Nyhan said, “Abby is totally tenacious! She pressures the ball all over the field. We like to say, defend from the front and attack from the back. As our center forward, Abby applies pressure all the time. She’s fierce and is a force!”

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Franklin freshman midfielder Kaitlyn Carney has been selected as the 2019 HockomockSports.com Field Hockey Underclassman of the Year. Carney was one of the top five scorers in the league this season, helping the Panthers earn the Kelley-Rex division title for the first time in three season.

Carney stepped right into the heart of the Franklin midfield this fall, with the unenviable task of replacing Cassi Ronan, and her tenacity and energy was a driving force for the Panthers. She scored 14 goals and recorded eight assists this season, which was in the top five in the league. Carney made an instant impact and her fiery personality gave Franklin additional edge in the midfield.

“Kaitlyn is one of the most talented freshman players I have had the pleasure of coaching,” said Franklin coach Michelle Hess. “I chose her to play the most difficult position on the field, center midfield.  This position requires you to have outstanding field sense, excellent offensive instincts, and the ability to recover defensively and pick up an opposing player. Kaitlyn’s stick skills are impressive and her drive and shots on goal are quite impressive.”

Hess added, “I am excited to see her continue to grow and improve as a player.”

“Kaitlyn is the type of player who can take control of a game right from the opening whistle,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She never looked like a freshman out there, never shying away from the physical side of the game or asserting herself when necessary. Lacrosse may be her best sport but she is a star in the making in field hockey too.”

Carney is the second straight freshman to be honored as Underclassman of the Year, following King Philip’s Meghan MacDonald. She is also the second Franklin player (and freshman) to receive this honor after Annie Walsh received the award in 2015.

Honorable Mention: Ellie Bohane (Canton), Kate Collins (Foxboro), Madison Ellis (Attleboro), Emily Gannon (Taunton)

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Franklin’s Michelle Hess has been selected as the 2019 HockomockSports.com Field Hockey Coach of the Year. Hess led the Panthers to their first Kelley-Rex division title since 2016, finishing unbeaten in Hockomock play, and to the Div. 1 South quarterfinal.

“Franklin carried over the momentum from last year’s playoff run and took control of the league title race right from the start,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “Michelle had the team focused, made big decisions to fill spots left open by graduation, and got the Panthers believing they were the team to beat in the league. Finishing unbeaten in a league as competitive as the Hock is an impressive feat.”

The Panthers came roaring out of the gates, winning eight straight games to start the season, including wins over defending Kelley-Rex champion King Philip and eventual Davenport division champ Canton (it was Canton’s only league loss).

Two of Franklin’s three losses came against eventual South finalist Walpole and the Panthers only dropped points in the league were ties against Mansfield and Attleboro after the league title was all but wrapped up. They led the league with 91 goals scored (30 more than second-place Canton) and allowed the fourth-fewest goals (29).

Hess is the second Franklin coach to receive this honor, following current King Philip coach Lisa Cropper, who was the first Coach of the Year recipient in 2013. Hess also became the sixth Franklin coach to be honored this calendar year, joining John Leighton (girls basketball), Zach Brown (baseball), Kate Fallon-Comeau (softball), Lou Verrochi (boys lacrosse), and Kristin Igoe Guarino (girls lacrosse).

Honorable Mention: Chrissy O’Connor (Canton), Melissa Bordieri (Foxboro), Lindsay Antunes (Attleboro)