2018 HockomockSports Girls Soccer Awards

 
North Attleboro senior Ashlyn Gaulin has been selected as the 2018 HockomockSports.com Girls Soccer Player of the Year. The dynamic forward led the Hockomock League in scoring this season and helped the Rocketeers stay in the Davenport division title race and earn a home game in the state tournament.

Gaulin, who was chosen for the HockomockSports.com Best XI each of the last two seasons, led the league with 26 goals and 39 total points, and was tied for second in the league with 13 assists. She provided North with a consistent outlet offensively and demonstrated a complete skill set to terrorize opposing defenses. Gaulin, who was North’s leading scorer in 2017 as well, finished her career with 88 points, which was good for third on the program’s career scoring list.

“Ashlyn followed up an all-star junior year with an all-world senior year,” said North Attleboro coach Bill Wallace about the Hamilton College-commit. “She finished third on the school’s all-time scoring list…but it was her hard work that made her a pleasure to coach.”

“Ashlyn has all the attributes you’d want for a forward,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She was able to create scoring opportunities with her pace and great skill on the ball, but she also had the strength to bully defenders in the box. Her ability to beat defenders one-on-one was terrific, but she was especially dangerous because of her understanding of the game and ability to make the right run or pass to open up a defense.”

Foxboro coach Katie Stalcup, who played Gaulin twice this season, said, “Ashlyn Gaulin is one of those players that has the ability to dominate an entire game. The ball always seems to end up at her feet and she makes dangerous plays happen. She is amazing in the air, she has great foot skills and she is aggressive and tough. She is a very skilled soccer player and she definitely deserves this award.”

Gaulin is the first North Attleboro player to be named Girls Soccer Player of the Year and ends a run of six straight players from the Kelley-Rex division to earn this honor. Gaulin joins Lauren Berman of Canton (2012) as the only Davenport players to be named Player of the Year in girls soccer.

Honorable Mentions: Emily Vigeant (Mansfield), Avery Snead (King Philip), Alex Stamatos (Foxboro)

---

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

 
 
 
 

HockomockSports.com Best XI

---

Steph Kemp – Mansfield – Forward
Mansfield senior Steph Kemp provided the Hornets with a consistent weapon in the attack and became one of the league’s most lethal finishers, helping Mansfield clinch a third straight league title and make a run to the Div. 1 South semifinal. Kemp finished the season with 18 goals and 12 assists and her 30 points was good for fourth in the Hock. The UMass Lowell-commit also assisted or scored 11 of Mansfield’s 15 game-winning goals. Mansfield coach Kevin Smith said, “Steph displays great movement off the ball to create space which allows her to separate from defenders enough to be able to get a shot off.”
 

---

Ashlyn Gaulin – North Attleboro – Forward
North Attleboro senior forward Ashlyn Gaulin closed out her career with her most prolific season. Gaulin led the Hockomock League in scoring this fall with 26 goals and 13 assists and was a constant menace to every defense in the league. The Hamilton College-commit was named the HockomockSports.com Player of the Year (see above) and climbed the North record books into third on the program’s all-time scoring list. North Attleboro coach Bill Wallace said, “Ashlyn followed up an All-Star junior year with an all-world senior year. She finished third on the all time scoring list with 88 points but it was her hard work that made her a pleasure to coach.”
 

---

Avery Snead – King Philip – Forward
King Philip junior Avery Snead continued her outstanding career for the Warriors this fall, leading the team in scoring this season with 20 goals and 14 assists, which was good for second best in the league, and being named the Hockomock League MVP for the second season in a row. She was also named All-Eastern Mass., All-State, and All-New England after helping KP get back to the state tournament. King Philip coach Gary Pichel said, “players like Avery and Chloe [Layne] come around once in a lifetime for most coaches. I am privileged and honored to be their coach.”

 

---

Anna Balkus – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin junior Anna Balkus played all across the midfield and spent some time up front for the Panthers this season and her energy and versatility helped the program bounce back and challenge Mansfield for the Kelley-Rex division title. Balkus scored six goals this season and added three assists, but she also gave the team leadership and was the motor in the center of the pitch. Franklin coach Tom Geysen said, “Anna played all three midfield positions and all positions up front as well. She is an outstanding two-way player with boundless energy and stamina. Anna can play any position on the field.”
 

---

Kailee McCabe – Foxboro – Midfield
Foxboro freshman Kailee McCabe had big shoes to fill, stepping in for Lily Sykes in the center of the Warriors midfield, but she had no problem making an instant impact with her box-to-box game. McCabe, the HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year (see below), scored 12 goals this season and had five assists for the Davenport champions. She matched the physicality of the league and showed off her skill on the ball to control games in the midfield. Foxboro coach Katie Stalcup said, “Kailee is an amazing addition to this team. She is a freshman, but she has such composure and skill. She is an all around great soccer player.”
 

---

Chloe Layne – King Philip – Midfield
King Philip junior Chloe Layne put together another great year for the Warriors, scoring 20 goals (tied for the team-high) and recording 13 assists while moving around from forward into the center of midfield. Layne was the Hockomock League’s third leading scorer (one point behind Avery Snead) and was named All-Eastern Mass. and All-State after helping KP get back into the state tournament. KP coach Gary Pichel said, “Chloe has an arsenal of weapons to use at her disposal every time she steps onto the pitch. I really look forward to seeing what new improvements she will make to her game next year.”
 

---

Melissa Reef – Mansfield – Midfield
Mansfield senior midfielder Melissa Reef was once again one of the best defensive midfielders in the league, providing a shield for the Hornets back line and helping them hold opponents to only 11 goals all season, the second fewest in the league. Reef also pushed forward into the attack and her accurate passing and combination with Bryn Anderson helped the Hornets turn defense into attack quickly for the three-time Kelley-Rex champions. Mansfield coach Kevin Smith said, “Melissa has a great engine and superior tactical understanding of the game. A true field general and anchor player linking our defense and attack.”
 

---

Sam Hawkins – North Attleboro – Defense
North Attleboro senior Sam Hawkins was the lone returning defender for the Rocketeers this fall and she stepped right into the middle to help North put together a record-setting defensive effort. With Hawkins taking over for graduated Fist XI defender Rachel LaBonte, North set program records for fewest goals allowed and most clean sheets in a season. North Attleboro coach Bill Wallace said, “Sam was the backbone of our defense…She could man-mark or play zone defense as well as anyone I have ever coached. She had the perfect mentality for a defender!”

 

---

Emily Vigeant – Mansfield – Defense
Mansfield senior central defender Emily Vigeant closed out her stellar career with the Hornets by marshaling the league’s top defensive unit in the regular season and leading Mansfield to a third straight Kelley-Rex division title. One of the league’s most athletic defenders, Vigeant was also dangerous from free kicks and finished her career with 16 set piece goals. Mansfield coach Kevin Smith said, “Emily is a leader, competitor, also a lockdown defender with great strength, savvy and tenacity. She is an excellent passer and often starts our attack with pinpoint passes out of the back.”
 

---

Alex Stamatos – Foxboro – Defense
Foxboro senior defender Alex Stamatos was a rock in the back line for the Warriors this season, helping them secure the program’s first league title since 1993 and reach the Div. 2 South semifinal. She even tallied her first career goal with a long-range strike against Milford. Stamatos could always be counted on to make a challenge and her ability to read the play meant she was always able to cover for her teammates. Foxboro coach Katie Stalcup said of the Hockomock League all-star, “Alex was the anchor of the team this season. She fights for every ball and is one of the best defenders I have ever seen.”
 

---

Breanna Atwood – Franklin – Goalie
Franklin junior goalie Breanna Atwood continued a long run of strong goalkeeping for the Panthers with a stellar season between the posts. Atwood played all 18 games for the Panthers this season and recorded nine clean sheets. The Panthers allowed a league-low 10 goals this season and only King Philip managed to score more than one goal in a game against Franklin this year. Franklin coach Tom Geysen said, “Bre was a major reason we gave up two goals only once and one or none in all the other games. She’s athletic, tough mentally and physically, and plays at her best under pressure.”
 

---

HockomockSports.com Second XI

---

Jordyn Collins – Foxboro – Forward
Foxboro sophomore Jordyn Collins built on a strong rookie season to become one of the most dynamic offensive threats in the league this season, boasting the speed to threaten any back line, the ability to hold off defenders, and a deft touch around the box to finish or pick out a teammate. She scored a team-high 17 goals and had five assists this year, including a half-volley off a corner to beat Medfield in the state tournament. Foxboro coach Katie Stalcup said, “Jordyn is our lethal weapon on the team. She is fast and skilled and she scores goals. She is also a great distributor and teammate.”
 

---

Kayla Pasquel – North Attleboro – Forward
North Attleboro senior Kayla Pasquel moved up from midfield into the North attack this season and formed a lethal partnership with Ashlyn Gaulin to help the Rocketeers challenge for another Davenport title and get back into the state tournament. Pasquel was second on the team in both goals (nine) and assists (10) this fall and was a dynamic player in the final third either out on the wing or through the middle. North Attleboro coach Bill Wallace said, “Kayla transitioned from midfield to forward and excelled. She has a knack to be in the right place but her strength was maintaining possession in the offensive third.”
 

---

Isabella Salviati – Attleboro – Forward
Attleboro sophomore forward Isabella Salviati continued the momentum from her standout rookie campaign by being one of the top 10 scorers in the Hockomock League this fall. Salviati scored 12 goals and recorded seven assists, finishing the regular season in a tie for sixth in the league’s scoring charts. With her speed, vision, and finishing ability, she gave the Bombardiers a consistent scoring threat and opened space for her teammates. Attleboro coach Steve Santos said, “Bella is a hard-working player with great speed and the ability to score goals. She has good offensive awareness and puts lots of pressure on defenders.”
 

---

Bryn Anderson – Mansfield – Midfield
Mansfield senior Bryn Anderson played a critical role in the Hornets winning a third straight league title, pushing forward from midfield and giving the attack a boost with seven goals and eight assists, including important scores against Oliver Ames, King Philip, and Bridgewater-Raynham. A Hamilton-College commit, Anderson’s play was one reason the Hornets had the league’s third most goals. Mansfield coach Kevin Smith said, “Bryn has an engine that just never stops. She plays at top speed in attack or defense and her speed allows her to disrupt the other team’s attack and immediately race up field to support the attack.”
 

---

Calen Frongillo – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin senior midfielder Calen Frongillo was the top playmaker for the Panthers this season, leading the team with 14 points on two goals and 12 assists. Providing strength on the ball and control in the center of the pitch, Frongillo showed an eye for a dangerous pass and the skill to spray the ball from side to side and open up scoring opportunities for her teammates. She was also dangerous from set pieces. Franklin coach Tom Geysen said, “Calen has great vision and touch on the ball and is very dangerous on restarts, corners and anticipating in the box. She has a very high soccer IQ.”
 

---

Emma Gaulin – North Attleboro – Midfield
North Attleboro senior midfielder Emma Gaulin was the engine for the Rocketeers this fall, covering every inch of the midfield to give the defense cover when the opposition had possession and to step forward and provide a foundation for the North attack. Gaulin, who committed to Hamilton College, finished the season with one goal and six assists but was also a driving force in the center of the pitch. North Attleboro coach Bill Wallace said, “Emma Gaulin was our work horse at midfield. Although her efforts weren’t always on the stat sheet, we were successful this year because of her hard work.”
 

---

Sabrina Addi – Franklin – Defense
Franklin junior defender Sabrina Addi was stellar in the heart of the league’s top defensive unit, helping the Panthers allow a league-low 10 goals this season. Addi provided a physical presence, had the speed and read the game well enough to always be in the right spot and formed a formidable partnership with Grace Gallo in the middle. Addi also scored once and had three assists as one of Franklin’s set piece takers. Franklin coach Tom Geysen said, “Sabrina was a rock in the back. She has great soccer skills, is very good in the air, is physical and aggressive and demonstrates great leadership skills at all times.”
 

---

Sarah Collins – Canton – Defense
Canton senior defender Sarah Collins was one of the most versatile players that the Bulldogs had this season, capable of locking things down at the back or stepping into the center of midfield to be a playmaker in attack. She finished the season with six goals and eight assists, showing off her strength on set pieces as well as her dribbling skills to take on opposition defenders. Canton coach Kate Howarth said, “Sarah is the hardest working player I’ve coached. She is passionate about soccer and wants to win every single game. She is the player you always want on your team, not on the other team. Just the total package.”
 

---

Brianna Gibson – Oliver Ames – Defense
Oliver Ames senior Brianna Gibson put in a stellar season for the Tigers in defense and pushing forward into the attack. Gibson, an outside back, was the team’s leading scorer with four goals and eight assists, as the primary set piece taker for OA this fall. She was selected as a league all-star by the coaches and earned MVP honors at the HockomockSports.com Charity Soccer Classic. Oliver Ames coach Britt Sellmayer said, “Brianna had a great season for Oliver Ames this year. She was able to influence the game on both defense and offense. She is a great defender with skill and speed.”
 

---

Mikaela Maughn – Mansfield – Defense
Mansfield senior center back Mikaela Maughn moved into the heart of the defense and formed a dominant partnership with Emily Vigeant. The Hornets allowed only nine goals in the regular season and had the lowest goals against average in the Hockomock. The Hornets also set a program record for shutouts on their way to a third straight league title. Mansfield coach Kevin Smith said, “Mikaela is a tremendous defender with speed and strength, technical skills and ability to shut down opposing attackers. She could match the speed of any attacker she faced. Helped lead our defensive unit to break all our program’s defensive records.”
 

---

Morgan Sylvestre – Foxboro – Goalie
Foxboro sophomore goalie Morgan Sylvestre established herself as the starter for the Warriors and helped them clinch their first league title since 1993. Sylvestre, an athletic goalie who was aggressive enough to challenge any attacker, played in 11 games this season (including both playoff games) and she allowed only seven goals and recorded four clean sheets, as Foxboro reached the Div. 2 South semifinal. Foxboro coach Katie Stalcup said, “Morgan is a strong athlete and an awesome goalie. She is smart and skilled and not afraid to dive and throw her body in front of any ball.”
 

---

 
Foxboro freshman Kailee McCabe has been selected as the 2018 HockomockSports.com Girls Soccer Underclassman of the Year, as the top performing freshman or sophomore player. The midfielder was a dominating presence in the center of the pitch and helped the Warriors clinch a first league title since 1993 and reach the Div. 2 South semifinal.

Despite having very big shoes to fill, replacing four-time HockomockSports.com Best XI performer Lily Sykes, McCabe made an instant impact on the Warriors’ midfield. She was second on the team with 12 goals and tied for second with five assists, while providing a physical, box-to-box presence. Capable of breaking a play up in front of the back line and then driving forward through midfield into attack, McCabe was impressive all over the pitch this season.

“Kailee is an amazing addition to this team,” said Foxboro coach Katie Stalcup. “She is a freshman, but she has such composure and skill. She is an all-around great soccer player.”

McCabe was selected as a league all-star and made the HockomockSports.com Best XI as a freshman, matching the achievement of Sykes and making it three straight seasons that the Underclassman of the Year made that team.

“Kailee was a revelation this season,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “It’s not often that a freshman midfielder comes in and immediately creates 17 goals for her team. She was never bothered by the speed or the physicality of the game and she had the type of composure and touch in the center of the pitch that you would only expect of an upperclassman.”

McCabe is the first female Underclassman of the Year from Foxboro. Joe Morrison earned Underclassman of the Year honors in boys soccer in 2014. She is also only the second freshman to earn this award, following King Philip’s Avery Snead in 2016.

Honorable Mentions: Isabella Salviati (Attleboro), Jordyn Collins (Foxboro), Sydney St. Marie (Franklin)

---

Foxboro head coach Katie Stalcup has been selected as the 2018 HockomockSports.com Girls Soccer Coach of the Year after leading the Warriors to the program’s first league title since 1993 and to the Div. 2 South semifinal.

The Warriors were loaded with underclassmen this season (only five seniors on the roster), but Stalcup, in just her second season in charge of the program, put everything together to earn Foxboro its first-ever Davenport division crown. Foxboro finished the season at 15-2-3 and led the Hockomock League with 65 goals scored, while allowing only 18, which was the fourth fewest in the league. Foxboro beat Medfield in the opening round of the playoffs before being knocked out by Notre Dame Academy in the semifinal.

“Coming into the season, I knew that Foxboro was going to be a team to watch, but with so many underclassmen in key roles it was hard to predict this level of success,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “Katie got the Warriors to play their style all season and seemed to find the right roles for everyone to be successful from the start of the year. The future looks bright too.”

Stalcup is the sixth different coach selected in the seven seasons that the award has been given out and only the second coach from the Davenport division. The other Davenport coach chosen was Britt Sellmayer Oliver Ames, who now also coaches in the Kelley-Rex.

Honorable Mentions: Kevin Smith (Mansfield), Tom Geysen (Franklin), Bill Wallace (North Attleboro)