2022 HockomockSports Girls Lacrosse Awards

Foxboro junior midfielder Paige Curran has been named the 2022 HockomockSports.com Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year. It’s the first time the award has been given out since the 2019 season. Curran was one of the top scorers in the league this spring and led the Warriors to a 10th straight Davenport division title and a spot in the Div. 3 quarterfinals.

“Paige was not only one of the best playmakers in the league but one of its top all-around performers,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She came through in some of the biggest moments and was a player that Foxboro could always lean on. Paige was prolific in front of goal but could also be counted on to force a critical turnover or make the right pass to get her team out of pressure.”

Curran, a Stonehill College commit, was second in the league in scoring during the regular season, surpassing both the 100-point and 100-goal marks for her career. She finished the season with 79 goals and 36 assists, adding 15 total points during Foxboro’s playoff run and bringing the Warriors within a goal of a first-ever berth in the D3 Final Four. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches and a second team Eastern Mass. all-star.

“Paige has been crucial this year on both ends of the field,” said second-year Foxboro coach Kathleen McCullough. “Her composure and experience have been such an asset to our team and has been a great leader for our younger players. Paige had a standout year in terms of finding the back of the net. She’s a playmaker and selfless teammate. Looking forward to having her back for 2023!”

Curran is the second Foxboro player to receive this honor, following Sophia DiCenso in 2018, and only the third junior to be named Player of the Year (DiCenso and Franklin’s Marta Versprille). She is also the third Davenport division player to be Player of the Year (Sharon’s Alex Rabb in 2017).

Honorable Mentions – Kate O’Rourke (Franklin), Aislinn Bennett (Milford), Emily McCabe (Canton)

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

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HockomockSports First Team

Emily Campbell – King Philip – Goalie
King Philip junior goalie Emily Campbell was one of the league’s top shot stoppers this season and one of the main reasons that the Warriors finished with the second-best record in league play. Campbell made 82 saves this spring and only allowed 5.05 goals per game, as the Warriors allowed double-digit goals only six times in 20 games and pulled a road upset over Needham in the playoffs. KP coach Kourtnie Wilder said, “Emily had a great season for us. She kept us in close games and was a leader for us on the defensive end.”

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Meghan Burke – Foxboro – Defense
Foxboro senior defender Meghan Burke was one of the main reasons for the Warriors finished with the second-best goals against average in the league this spring, won a 10th consecutive league title, and reached the Div. 3 quarterfinals. The Pace University soccer commit was selected as a league all-star. Foxboro coach Kathleen McCullough said, “She was truly the backbone of our defensive unit this year. She is the type of player that you don’t want to go up against because she is fearless and relentless and does what it takes to protect her team and goalkeeper.”

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Riley Cross – Franklin – Defense
Franklin junior defender Riley Cross was an important piece of the top defensive unit in the league, helping the Panthers secure another unbeaten league campaign and 12th straight Hock title. Cross finished with eight caused turnovers and six ground balls before a late-season injury. The Radford University commit played a big role in Franklin allowing less than 100 total goals this season and only four goals per game. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Riley was a core piece of our defense and was extremely missed after getting injured late in the season. I am excited for her return next season, and expect her to be our defensive leader.”

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Margo Riley – King Philip – Defense
King Philip senior defender Margo Riley was one of the leaders of a defensive unit that allowed fewer than eight goals per game, helping the Warriors finish with just one league loss and go on the road to upset Needham in the Div. 1 playoffs. Riley had 14 ground balls and eight caused turnovers this spring in the heart of the Warriors’ defense. KP coach Kourtnie Wilder said, “Margo is one of our top defenders. We trusted her to mark up on our opponents’ top attackers.”

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Kaitlyn Carney – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin junior Kaitlyn Carney followed up a breakout sophomore season by becoming one of the top attacking threats in the league this spring. The James Madison commit helped Franklin win a 12th straight league title and go unbeaten in the league for the ninth straight year while reaching the Div. 1 quarterfinal. She finished with 60 goals, 19 assists, 46 draw controls, and 30 caused turnovers and was named a league and Eastern Mass. all-star. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Kaitlyn was a fierce competitor who always played with grit. She led our team in goals and CT, which shows her versatility on the field. I am looking forward to her senior season!”

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Emily McCabe – Canton – Midfield
Canton junior midfielder Emily McCabe was integral to the Bulldogs making a run at their first Davenport division title since 2011, pushing Foxboro to the final game of the league campaign. McCabe was an all-around standout for the Bulldogs, scoring 45 goals and recording 20 assists while grabbing 36 draw controls and 20 ground balls. She was named an all-star by the league coaches. Canton coach Casey Bradley said, “Emily was always everywhere she needed to be, and just a really fearless player. She was huge for us this year.”

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Kate O’Rourke – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin senior Kate O’Rourke was selected as the Hockomock League MVP after leading the Panthers to a 12th straight league title, another unbeaten league campaign, and a spot in the Div. 1 quarterfinal. The UNH-commit put in another stellar all-around season, scoring 46 goals and dishing out 15 assists. O’Rourke also grabbed a team-high 66 draw controls. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Kate was voted the Hock MVP by the coaches, and I think this was well deserved. Her work ethic day in and day out, and from season to season, is a big reason why Franklin lacrosse is so successful. She plays with so much heart and hustle, and always has a smile on her face. I know she will do great things at UNH!”

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Katie Peterson – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin junior Katie Peterson was critical for the Panthers on both ends of the field, as they went unbeaten to win a 12th straight league title, extending their Hock win streak to more than 90 games, and reaching the Div. 1 quarterfinal. The UMass-commit dominated the draw controls, finishing with 64 on the season while scoring 43 goals and recording 30 assists. She was named a league and an Eastern Mass. all-star. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Katie was a do-it-all midfielder for us this season! She did a great job on the draw circle, on defense, and was second on the team in points on the offensive end. She is a threat both as a feeder and catching/scoring off a cut. I am looking forward to seeing what she can do next season.”

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Paige Curran – Foxboro – Midfield
Foxboro junior Paige Curran was one of the league’s top scorers this season, leading the Warriors to a 10 straight league title and a spot in the Div. 3 quarterfinals. The HockomockSports.com Player of the Year (see above) and Stonehill College-commit scored 79 goals and had 36 assists, finishing with 115 points, including 18 during Foxboro’s postseason run. She was selected as a league all-star. Foxboro coach Kathleen McCullough said, “Her composure and experience has been such an asset to our team and has been a great leader for our younger players.”

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Aislinn Bennett – Milford – Midfield
Milford senior Aislinn Bennett closed out her record-breaking career by compiling some of the best stats in the league this spring and helping the Hawks return to the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade. Bennett finished the season with 86 goals and 19 assists, surpassing the 100-point and 100-goal marks for her career. She became the program’s all-time leading goal scorer (breaking the old record of 107) and is second all-time with 148 career points. The Salem State hockey and lacrosse commit was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches.

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Julia Marsden – King Philip – Attack
King Philip senior Julia Marsden continued to be one of the league’s top attackers this season, helping the Warriors finish with the Hock’s second-best league record and a spot in the second round of the state tournament. The St. Anselm-commit scored 55 goals and recorded 10 assists. She added 58 draw controls, grabbed 18 ground balls, and caused 12 turnovers. Marsden was selected as a league and second team Eastern Mass. all-star. KP coach Kourtnie Wilder said, “Julia is an all-around player. She was able to continue her success on the attack end while still being responsible for marking up on our opponents’ top players.”

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HockomockSports Second Team

Caitlin Bangert – Milford – Goalie
Milford junior goalie Caitlin Bangert was a rock in between the pipes for the Hawks this spring and one of the reasons that they reached the postseason for the first time in nearly a decade. Bangert was one of the league’s top shot stoppers, with more than 200 saves this season, and was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Milford coach Kacey Abbriano said, “Caitlyn is easily one of the toughest goalies in the league. She played a key role in our close wins, stayed strong throughout our tough losses, and we look forward to having her for another year in net!”

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Kayla Doherty – Mansfield – Defense
Mansfield senior Kayla Doherty was voted her team’s unsung hero after being a leader in the team’s defensive unit and one of the reasons that the Hornets were able to put together a six-game win streak to close out the regular season, booking a spot in the state tournament. Doherty was an honorable mention for all-star. Mansfield coach Mary Kiley said, “Kayla is the type of player who would do anything for her teammates. She is calm, yet scrappy and played anywhere I asked her to play, anytime we needed her. That’s the type of player she is. One who does without asking anything in return. We relied on her in each and every game.”

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Anna Grasso – Franklin – Defense
Franklin senior defender Anna Grasso was a leader for the top defensive unit in the league this season. The Panthers allowed fewer than 100 goals overall, a little more than four per game, and 50 fewer than any other Hock team. Grasso’s 30 ground balls and 12 caused turnovers helped Franklin secure its 12th straight league title, another unbeaten league campaign, and reach the Div. 1 quarterfinal. She was selected as an all-star by the league coaches. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Anna was an excellent captain and communicator on the field and will be hard to replace next season!”

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Tess Khoury – Canton – Defense
Canton senior defender Tess Khoury was the leader in the heart of the back line for the Bulldogs this spring, helping them make a run at a first league title in a decade. Khoury finished the season with 16 ground balls and 13 caused turnovers for a defense that was fourth best in the league in goals allowed per game. Canton coach Casey Bradley said, “Tess was someone who we relied on heavily on the defensive end. She worked tirelessly all game, every game.”

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Lily Brown – King Philip – Midfield
King Philip senior Lily Brown closed out her career with a strong all-around season for the Warriors, who finished with the second-best league record this spring and reached the second round of the tournament.. Brown scored 35 goals and had 27 assists while grabbing 34 draw controls. She also chipped in on the other end of the field, snagging 32 ground balls and causing 28 turnovers. Brown was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. KP coach Kourtnie Wilder said, “Lily was a leader for us all over the field. Her high lacrosse IQ put herself in a position to succeed and help her teammates succeed.”

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Ava Adams – Mansfield – Midfield
Mansfield junior Ava Adams had a strong season as the top attacking threat for the Hornets, helping them put together a six-game win streak that guaranteed a winning season and booked them a place in the state tournament. The St. Michael’s-commit scored 52 goals and had five assists for the Hornets this season, while also chipping in with 36 draw controls. She was selected as a league all-star. Mansfield coach Mary Kiley said, “Ava has been the backbone of our program since the beginning of the season with her grit, determination, exuberant energy, hard work, and growth of her knowledge and skills. Ava works hard at practice as well as off the field by playing lacrosse year round.”

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Haley Izydorczak – King Philip – Midfield
King Philip senior Haley Izydorczak provided energy on both ends of the field for the Warriors, with her all-around play helping them finish second in the Kelley-Rex division and reach the second round of the state tournament. The St. Anselm-commit scored 30 goals and had 12 assists, but also chipped in with 20 draw controls, 23 ground ball, and 11 caused turnovers. KP coach Kourtnie Wilder said, “Haley had a terrific season, her work ethic and stamina are what set her up for success this season.”

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Taylor McMath – North Attleboro – Midfield
North Attleboro senior Taylor McMath put together another strong all-around season for the Rocketeers, making an impact on both ends of the field. An integral part of North’s draws and defense, McMath was also the team’s leading scorer with 33 goals this spring. She was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. North coach Amanda Welch said, “Taylor is an athletic, tough, smart player, and a gifted leader. She comes up huge in crucial moments, oftentimes with a momentum-changing interception, a draw control when we need possession, or an uplifting spirit when the team needs it.”

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Stella Regan – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin senior Stella Regan closed out her career with another outstanding all-around season, helping Franklin win its 12th straight league title, reach the Div. 1 quarterfinal, and extend its remarkable league win streak to more than 90 games. The Colby College commit scored 35 goals and dished out 34 assists while collecting 42 draw controls for the Panthers this spring. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Stella was a strong leader for us this season, and did well all over the field. Her ability to place the ball on the draw helped us gain possession. She played selflessly on attack and led the team in assists. We will miss her next year, but know she will do great things at Colby!”

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Mya Waryas – Foxboro – Attack
Foxboro junior Mya Waryas emerged as one of the league’s top attacking threats this season, helping the Warriors earn a 10th straight Davenport division title and come within a goal of reaching the Div. 3 Final Four. The Wesleyan University commit scored 51 goals and dished out 32 assists, finishing as one of the league leaders with 83 points. She was selected as a league all-star. Foxboro coach Kathleen McCullough said, “Mya is a crafty attacker for us – she has great vision and really developed her game this year to be one of our more dynamic and strong attackers. She is able to protect her stick in tight situations and finish under pressure. She finds ways to open up the field and create for her teammates.”

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Catie Wilson – Oliver Ames – Attack
Oliver Ames junior Catie Wilson had a breakout season for the Tigers, helping them win 11 games this spring and book a spot in the state tournament. Wilson was one of the league’s top attackers, scoring 52 goals and coming through with clutch goals in some of OA’s biggest games. Wilson was selected as a league all-star. OA coach Rylie Dalzell said, “Catie’s field awareness and speed make her a large part of our attack. Her ability to get a step on her defender and drive to the net creates many opportunities on the field. She leads by example on the field, and shows true hard work and hustle.”

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King Philip freshman midfielder Makenzie McDevitt has been named the 2022 HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year. It is the first time the award has been given out since 2019. McDevitt had a strong debut season, showing off an all-around game that helped the Warriors reach the second round of the state tournament.

“Makenzie stepped right into one of the top attacking units in the league and became one of its top performers,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She showed off impressive stick skills, good speed, and the ability to finish in traffic. Makenzie will be a player for KP to count on for the next few years.”

McDevitt scored 40 goals and recorded nine assists this spring, developing into one of the team’s top attackers over the course of the season. She also added 60 draw controls and grabbed 13 ground balls, showing that she could influence the game on both ends of the field. McDevitt was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches, the only freshman to earn that honor and one of only two underclassmen to be selected.

“Makenzie had an amazing freshmen season,” said KP coach Kourtnie Wilder. “As the season went on, we were starting to give her more responsibility on the field and she ran with it! Her sense of the field and speed really helped her on the field this year. 

McDevitt is the first King Philip girls lacrosse player to be named Underclassman of the Year, first freshman to be honored, and the third player not from Franklin or Foxboro, joining North Attleboro’s Hana Caster (2014) and Taunton’s Alana Tavares (2019). KP’s Johnny Piatelli (2014) and Paul Macrina (2015) were named Underclassman of the Year in boys lacrosse.

Honorable Mention – Val Beigel (Foxboro), Cali Melo (Taunton), Devan Spinale (Canton)

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Canton head coach Casey Bradley has been named the 2022 HockomockSports.com Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year. It is the first season the award has been given out since 2019. In her first year as coach, Bradley led the Bulldogs to 14 wins and came within one game of winning a first league title since 2011.

Bradley returned to her alma mater this spring and led the Bulldogs to nearly three times as many wins as they had in 2021, and as many as the past three seasons combined. It was their first winning season since 2014. Canton won its opening six games of the season and its only league losses this year were to Franklin, King Philip, and Foxboro. The Bulldogs became adept at winning close games, three times winning by one goal, once by two goals, and once by three. Those close victories helped Canton book a return to the postseason for the first time since 2016.

Defense became a strength for Canton, as the Bulldogs allowed only eight goals per game and only five times allowed teams to reach double digits.

“Casey came in and turned a talented team into one that could compete against the league’s best,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “In her first year, she pushed Foxboro to the final game of the regular season to decide the league title. Casey helped the team become more solid at the back, more secure in possession, and more dangerous in transition and it paid off with an impressive season.

Bradley is just the fifth different coach to win the award in the eight years that it has been given out and the third from the Davenport division. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino has won it four times (2013, 2014, 2017, and 2019), King Philip coach Kourtnie Wilder (2018), Sharon coach Colleen Manning (2016), and Foxboro coach Brittany Sherry (2015) have each won it once.

Honorable Mention – Kacey Abbriano (Milford), Kristin Igoe Guarino (Franklin), Kathleen McCullough (Foxboro), Kourtnie Wilder (King Philip)