2024 HockomockSports Girls Lacrosse Awards

Foxboro junior attacker Cate Noone has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year. Noone led the Warriors in scoring this season, helping them secure a 12th consecutive Davenport division title and make a run to the Div. 3 Final Four for the second straight spring.

“Cate is so creative around the goal, whether looking for her own shot or teeing up a teammate for a scoring chance,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She has great awareness of the space around her and how to maneuver through it. Cate pulls off passes and shots that other players would never try and she’s a lot of fun to watch.”

Noone took her game to a new level this season, finishing second in the league in scoring during the regular season and putting up even bigger numbers during Foxboro’s tournament run. She finished in a tie for second on the team with 66 goals and was tops in the league with 53 assists. She had 20 points over the team’s four playoff games, including six goals in both the opener against Martha’s Vineyard and the quarterfinal win at Wayland. With Noone leading the way, Foxboro finished with a league-high 312 goals as a team.

“Cate was our draw specialist this year,” said Foxboro coach Kathleen McCullough. “Cate has great vision on the field and led us in assists. She is always looking to set up her teammates as well as being an attacking threat.”

Noone is the third Foxboro player to earn this honor in the last four seasons that it has been given out and the fourth junior to have been honored. Foxboro’s Paige Curran (2022) and Sophia DiCenso (2018) also earned this honor as juniors, as was the first recipient of the award, Franklin’s Marta Versprille (2013).

Honorable Mentions – Mackenzie McDevitt (King Philip), Morgan Groppi (Stoughton), Isabella Cavallini (Attleboro)

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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

Kaitlyn Parish – King Philip – Goalie
King Philip junior goalie Kaitlyn Parish was strong in the cage this spring for the Warriors, who finished a game back of league champ Franklin and reached the Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen. Parish made 174 saves this season, stopping 53.4% of the shots that she faced, as KP allowed only 157 goals in 22 games, which was the lowest total in the league. The Warriors held 16 of their 22 opponents to eight goals or fewer this season. Parish was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. KP coach Kourtnie Webster said, “Kaitlyn was one of the main reasons for our success this season. She came up with major saves when we needed it. Her ability to read other players’ shots is a skill she has come to master this season.”

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Ella Campbell – Foxboro – Defense
Foxboro senior midfielder Ella Campbell was a key cog in the Warriors defensive unit, which helped the team win its 12th straight Davenport division title and reach the Div. 3 Final Four for the second season in a row. A contributor on both ends of the field, Campbell chipped in with 20 goals and eight assists, but it was her work on the defensive side and in transition that was key to Foxboro allowing only 179 goals in 22 games this spring (just eight per game). The Coast Guard Academy-commit was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Foxboro coach Kathleen McCullough said, “Ella was the backbone of our defensive unit. Ella’s ability to cause turnovers and use her breakaway speed was the key to our success this year.”

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Norah MacCallum – Franklin – Defense
Franklin senior defender Norah MacCallum was the leader of the back line all season for the Panthers, helping them secure a 14th straight league title and extend the program’s Hockomock League win streak to 122 games (dating back to the 2012 season). MacCallum finished the season with 21 ground balls and caused 30 turnovers. The Panthers were second in the Hock, allowing just 159 goals in 22 games (a little over seven per game) despite playing some of the best teams in the state. MacCallum was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Norah was the backbone and leader of our defense. She played a key role in our zone this year and really excelled at getting us the ball back.”

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Lily McNulty – King Philip – Defense
King Philip senior Lily McNulty was a rock at the back for the Warriors this season, helping them come within a game of their first league title in a decade and reach the Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen for the second year in a row. McNulty scooped 18 ground balls and caused 21 turnovers this season for the league’s stingiest defense. KP allowed only 157 goals in 22 games and held 16 of the 22 opponents to eight or fewer goals. The Warriors also held No. 2 seed Wellesley to 11 goals in the second round of the playoffs. KP coach Kourtnie Webster said, “Lily had a solid year for us on defense. She was our leader on the defensive end, communicating with her other teammates on what to do. Her caused turnovers and ground balls helped us fuel our transition into the attack.”

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Isabella Cavallini – Attleboro – Attack/Midfield
Attleboro junior Isabella Cavallini has been at the heart of the two best seasons in program history, as the Bombardiers recorded double-digit wins and made it to the postseason for the second year in a row. Cavallini led the Bombardiers with 59 goals and also had 18 assists, putting her sixth in the Hock in scoring during the regular season. She also chipped in with 69 draw controls and 34 ground balls. Cavallini was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Attleboro coach Shane Collins said, “Bella had another fantastic season for us. Her passion for the game is unrivaled, the time and work she puts in day-in and day-out is second to none and it shows every day on the field and on the stat sheet.”

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Gabi Consigli – Franklin – Attack/Midfield
Franklin junior attacker Gabi Consigli made a big leap this spring and became one of the most consistent attacking threats for the Panthers, helping them bring home a 14th consecutive league title and extend a decade-long league win streak to 122 games. Consigli was one of the team leaders in goals (30), assists (24), and total points (54), as Franklin revamped its attacking unit with several new faces this spring and, despite facing tough competition all season, averaged nearly 10 goals per game. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Gabi was a solid attacker for us this year. She made big strides from her sophomore year to this year, and did a nice job setting up her teammates.”

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Cate Noone – Foxboro – Attack/Midfield
Foxboro junior Cate Noone was one of the league’s most dynamic attacking threats this season, leading the Warriors to a 12th consecutive Davenport title and to a second straight Div. 3 Final Four. The HockomockSports.com Player of the Year (see above) scored 66 goals and dished out a league-high 53 assists, as the Warriors led the Hock with 312 goals in 22 games this year. She finished second in the league in scoring during the regular season and was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Foxboro coach Kathleen McCullough said, “Cate was our draw specialist this year. Cate has great vision on the field and led in assists. She is always looking to set up her teammates as well as being an attacking threat.”

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Devan Spinale – Canton – Attack/Midfield
Canton senior Devan Spinale was a leader on both ends of the field for the Bulldogs this season, helping them to a tie for second place in the Davenport division and a return to the state tournament for the second straight spring. The St. Anselm commit was second on the team with 49 goals and led the Bulldogs with 26 assists, finishing with 75 points, which was in the top 10 in the league during the regular season. Spinale was selected by the Hockomock League coaches as an all-star. Canton coach Kelly McGowan said, “Devan will be missed as she heads off to St. Anselm to play lax. She is a fierce competitor who makes her teammates better. When we needed a goal, Devan was the player we looked to.”

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Val Beigel – Foxboro – Attack/Midfield
Foxboro senior Val Beigel was a do-everything midfielder for the Warriors this season, making big impacts every game on both ends of the field, which helped the Warriors clinch a 12th straight Davenport title and return to the Div. 3 Final Four for the second year in a row. Beigel tied for second on the team with 66 goals and chipped in with 13 assists, while also helping out on draws and in the defensive zone. The Stonehill College commit was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Foxboro coach Kathleen McCullough said, “Val led our attacking unit and was our most dominant offensive threat. Her ability to dodge and finish on net with power was one of her greatest strengths.”

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Makenzie McDevitt – King Philip – Attack/Midfield
King Philip junior Makenzie McDevitt put together another stellar season in the KP midfield, making an impact for the Warriors on both ends of the field and helping them finish a game back in the Kelley-Rex standings and make a return to the Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen. The Boston University commit scored a team-high 69 goals and dished out 16 assists. She also contributed 111 draw controls, 35 caused turnovers, and 32 ground balls. McDevitt was selected as the Hockomock League MVP by the coaches. KP coach Kourtnie Webster said, “Another crucial player for us. We relied heavily on Makenzie this year on every aspect of the game. She had an impressive season and was able to win much-needed draw controls and lead us on the attacking end as well.”

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Morgan Groppi – Stoughton – Attack/Midfield
Stoughton senior attacker Morgan Groppi had an incredible final season for the Black Knights, helping the young program set a new high with seven wins, including a pair in the league, and stay in the postseason conversation to the final week of the regular season. Groppi led the league in scoring this season with 114 goals and added 23 assists. The Franklin Pierce-commit was the main reason for Stoughton’s remarkable turnaround in its second varsity season. She was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Stoughton coach Alicen Flewelling said, “Morgan worked tirelessly over this year to improve her game and be able to support her team. I wish Morgan the absolute best in her college career and cannot wait to see all that she does at Franklin Pierce!”

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Lola Varricchione – Mansfield – Attack/Midfield
Mansfield senior Lola Varricchione had another excellent season leading the attack for the Hornets and helped them return to the state tournament and finish in a tie for second place in the Davenport division. Varricchione led Mansfield with 59 goals and 13 assists, which was in the top 10 in the league during the regular season. The Keene State University-commit also scored the 100th goal of her career this season and was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Mansfield coach Katy Garvin said, “Lola was a player that we could count on consistently throughout the season. She pushed her teammates around her to be better and made us a better team.”

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HockomockSports Second Team

Brianna Burns – North Attleboro – Goalie
North Attleboro junior goalie Brianna Burns put together a strong season in the cage for the Rocketeers, one of the reasons that they came close to clinching a spot in the postseason. Burns finished the season with 219 saves, stopping 47% of the shots that she faced, and allowed fewer than 13 goals per game. During 14 of the 19 games that North played this season, Burns made more than 10 saves, showing the level of pressure that she faced on a game-by-game basis. Burns led the league by a wide margin in total saves, as the next highest total in the regular season was 196. North Attleboro coach Dawn Kafel-Forge said, “Bri faced a lot of offensive pressure this season, hitting a career milestone making her 300th career save.”

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Maeve Anastasia – Mansfield – Defense
Mansfield senior defender Maeve Anastasia was the leader of the back line for the Hornets this season, helping them reach the state tournament for the second straight season and finish in a tie for second place in the Davenport division. The Hornets allowed 161 goals in 18 games this year (fewer than nine per game), which was the third-fewest allowed in the Hock. Mansfield held 10 of its opponents to single digits this spring. Anastasia was selected by the coaches as an honorable mention for league all-star. Mansfield coach Katy Garvin said, “Maeve was such a reliable and steady voice for our defenders this season. She is such a smart player and understood the game so well.”

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Ava Gilmore – Canton – Defense
Canton senior defender Ava Gilmore capped off an impressive four-year varsity career with another strong season in the heart of the Canton back line. Gilmore and the Bulldogs held opponents to 189 goals in 18 games this year (fewer than 11 per game) and held half their opponents to single digits. Gilmore was also honored in the fall as a HockomockSports.com Second XI defender for girls soccer. Canton coach Kelly McGowan said, “Though Ava does not have any statistics on paper, she has been a force on the Canton defense for years. She was an aggressive defender who led by example, pushing the team to work hard, every game and practice as well. Her leadership is irreplaceable.”

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Maeve Grasso – Franklin – Defense
Franklin junior defender Maeve Grasso put in a solid season in the heart of the back line, a crucial part of the Panthers clinching a 14th straight league title and extending their decade-long league win streak to 122 games. Grasso had 16 ground balls and caused seven turnovers this season for the Panthers, who allowed a little more than seven goals per game despite a difficult non-league schedule. The Panthers allowed 159 goals in 22 games, which was second-fewest in the Hock. Grasso was an honorable mention for league all-star. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “I was excited to see Maeve on this list because our defense was really our strong point this year. Maeve might not have a ton of stats, but without her intelligence, communication, and leadership, our defense would not have worked.”

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Julia Flynn – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin junior Julia Flynn excelled in a much larger role in the Panthers midfield this season, showing off an all-around game that was crucial to Franklin winning a 14th consecutive league title and extending its remarkable league win streak to 122 games. Flynn filled up the stat sheet this season. She scored 37 goals and dished out 13 assists, scooped up 28 ground balls, forced 15 turnovers, and collected 92 draw controls. She was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Julia had a breakout year as a midfielder. We asked her to do more roles than ever before, and she delivered. She is one of the fiercest competitors I have ever coached and I am looking forward to seeing what she can do next season.”

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Bailey Garte – Sharon – Attack/Midfield
Sharon junior Bailey Garte continued her impressive career by leading the Eagles in scoring this spring. She scored 57 goals and dished out 11 assists this season, accounting for a third of Sharon’s 181 goals as a team. She passed the 100-goal mark for her career in the process. The midfielder also contributed with 23 draw controls and 36 ground balls, helping out on both ends of the field. Garte was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Sharon coach Aisling Lydeard said, “Bailey is an impactful player for Sharon. She is a great asset to our team on both ends of the field. Her strong work ethic, positive attitude, and high lacrosse IQ led to her success and aided the team’s progression through the season. We look forward to her returning for her senior year!”

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Nora Giannacopoulos – Canton – Attack/Midfield
Canton sophomore Nora Giannacopoulos put together another stellar season for the Bulldogs to help them qualify for the state tournament for the second year in a row and finish in a tie for second place in the Davenport division. The HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year (see below) led Canton with 86 points, scoring 66 goals and dishing out 20 assists while chipping in at the draw. She was fourth in the league in scoring in the regular season. Giannacopoulos was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Canton coach Kelly McGowan said, “Nora played midfield, took most of the draws for us, and played every minute of every game. Only a sophomore and hungry to improve, she gets better with each game played. Her future is bright!”

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Taylor McAndrew – Oliver Ames – Attack/Midfield
Oliver Ames senior Taylor McAndrew was at the heart of the Tigers attack this season, as OA finished a win shy of clinching a spot in the state tournament. McAndrew scored 57 goals and dished out 13 assists, leading the Tigers with 70 points, which was the 10th-highest total in the league during the regular season. With McAndrew leading the way, OA won nine games and was on the cusp of securing a top 32 spot in Division 2. McAndrew was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Oliver Ames coach Fred Isleib said, “Taylor was such an impact player for us on both ends of the field. Not only does she have a strong stick, but a deep lax IQ as well.”

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Nikki McDonald – King Philip – Attack/Midfield
King Philip senior Nicole McDonald had her best season in the KP attack, providing additional scoring punch as the Warriors finished a game back in the Kelley-Rex standings and made it to the Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen for the second season in a row. McDonald was second on the team with 57 goals and added 10 assists. She also chipped in with 45 draw controls, 15 caused turnovers, and 30 ground balls. McDonald was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. KP coach Kourtnie Webster said, “Nikki was one of our key attackers that we leaned on to lead our attack. Her speed and quickness allowed her to beat other defenders and put herself in a good position to score.”

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Molly Moore – Attleboro – Attack/Midfield
Attleboro senior Molly Moore spearheaded a dangerous Bombardiers attack this spring, as they recorded 11 wins (second most in program history) and reached the postseason for the second year in a row. Moore finished second on the team with 52 goals but led Attleboro with 39 assists and 91 overall points. She was third in the Hockomock in scoring this season, finishing her career with 120 goals and 75 assists. Moore was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Attleboro coach Shane Collins said, “Molly has a high lax IQ and sees the field incredibly well. She’s a natural with her feeds and leaves us as the program’s all-time assists and points leader. There’s some big shoes to fill in our attacking zone next season.”

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Ellie Regan – North Attleboro – Attack/Midfield
North Attleboro junior midfielder Ellie Regan led the Rocketeers in multiple categories this spring, as they narrowly missed out on a playoff berth. An impact player on both ends of the field, Regan was North’s top goal scorer with 55 and dished out a team-high 13 assists. She accounted for more than half of North’s 135 goals as a team this season. Regan was also the team leader in draw controls (58) and ground balls (38). She scored her 100th career goal earlier this season and had a career-high seven goals in the game against Sharon. Regan was chosen as an all-star by the league’s coaches. North coach Dawn Kafel-Forge said, “As a two-way midfielder, Ellie has a knack for finding the back of the net from all sorts of angles, but may be the most dynamic when playing defense where she is able to force turnovers to get the ball back into the offensive end.”

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Addie Riley – Foxboro – Attack/Midfield
Foxboro sophomore attacker Addison Riley had a breakout second season on varsity and her added offensive threat was one of the reasons that the Warriors brought home a 12th straight Davenport title and made a run back to the Div. 3 Final Four. Riley led the Warriors with 76 goals and added 15 assists, taking advantage of the added responsibility to finish as one of the league’s top scorers. Riley was selected as an honorable mention for all-star by the coaches. Foxboro coach Kathleen McCullough said, “Addie came out much more confident this year and made herself known as a top scorer in the Hock. Addie’s stick skills and ability to finish under pressure was a key aspect to our success this year.”

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Canton sophomore midfielder Nora Giannacopoulos has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Girls Lacrosse Underclassman of the Year, given to the league’s top freshman or sophomore, after finishing as one of the league’s top scorers and helping the Bulldogs qualify for the state tournament for the second season in a row.

“In a league filled with talented underclassmen, Nora was a standout for her ability to impact the game at both ends of the field,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She is a constant threat to score on the attacking side, but also took the draws, defended well, and was an adept passer. Nora really showed off an all-around game that Canton will lean on for the next two years.”

Giannacopoulos was fourth in the league during the regular season in scoring. She finished with 86 points, scoring a team-high 66 goals of her own (including the 100th of her career) and dishing out 20 assists. Giannacopoulos was also selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches.

“Nora played midfield, took most of the draws for us, and played every minute of every game,” said Canton coach Kelly McGowan. “Only a sophomore and hungry to improve, she gets better with each game played. Her future is bright!”

Giannacopoulos is the first Canton girls lacrosse player to be named Underclassman of the Year and the seventh sophomore to be honored in the nine seasons that the award has been given out. She is also the third player from the Davenport division (and first from a team other than Foxboro) to be honored, joining Foxboro’s MaryBeth Sweeney (2013) and Sophia DiCenso (2016).

Honorable Mention – Addison Riley (Foxboro), Amelia Collins (Attleboro), Lana DiSangro (Mansfield)

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Coach of the Year – Kathleen McCullough

Foxboro head coach Kathleen McCullough has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year after leading the Warriors to a 12th consecutive Davenport division title and to back-to-back Div. 3 Final Fours.

The Warriors graduated key players from last season’s team and had several underclassmen stepping into big roles on both ends of the field, but they hardly missed a beat. Foxboro was the league’s top-scoring team with 312 goals in 22 games (more than 14 per game) and the third-best defensively, allowing a little more than eight goals per game this season. Despite losses to King Philip and Franklin, Foxboro clinched the Davenport title by two games, sweeping the rest of the league.

After a pair of early-round blowouts, Foxboro showed its mettle by going on the road and beating a strong Wayland team to book a return to the D3 state semifinal. It was the second year in a row that Foxboro had reached that stage and just the third time in program history.

“With two Final Fours in three seasons, Kathleen has ensured that Foxboro is always in the conversation for top programs in D3,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “From the start of the season, she had them focused on the end goal, on making that tournament run, and the growth they demonstrated from the opening game to the semifinal is a testament to Kathleen’s leadership and the players’ willingness to buy in.”

McCullough is the second Foxboro coach to receive this award, joining Brittany Sherry (2015), and the sixth different coach to earn this honor in the nine years that it has been given out. She joins Franklin’s Kristin Igoe Guarino, who has won the award four times (2013, 2014, 2017, and 2019), King Philip’s Kourtnie Webster (2018), Sharon’s Colleen Manning (2016), and Canton’s Casey Bradley (2022).

Honorable Mention – Katy Garvin (Mansfield), Kristin Igoe Guarino (Franklin), Kourtnie Webster (King Philip)