2024 HockomockSports Softball Awards

Taunton senior pitcher Sam Lincoln has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Softball Player of the Year. Lincoln had a dominant final season with the Tigers, lifting them to the outright Kelley-Rex division title for the first time since 2021, a perfect 25-0 record, and to a fourth consecutive Div. 1 state championship. She was selected as the Hockomock League MVP and the Gatorade Player of the Year.

“Sam was absolutely in control from start to finish this season,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She just came up with big pitch after big pitch, not only living up to the giant expectations on her shoulders this spring but exceeding them. With Sam in the circle, even the best teams knew that the margin of error was so slim because she was always locked in.”

Lincoln took her performances to another level this season. She struck out 284 batters in 133 innings and finished with a minuscule ERA of 0.21. The Texas Tech commit was lights out in the playoffs, allowing three runs in five games and recording shutouts in each of the final two games to seal the state championship. She finished her career with 550 strikeouts, which is second all-time at Taunton. Although most of the focus was on Lincoln’s pitching, she was also a big part of the Taunton lineup. She batted 0.393 this season with a 0.493 OBP. Lincoln had six doubles and four homers, driving in 21.

“I am so proud of all the work she has put in to increase her velocity, command, and effectively using her off-speed,” said Taunton coach Michell Raposo. “She was confident on the mound and knew she had a strong defense behind her, so she just relaxed and got us out of a few tough spots this year.”

Lincoln is the fourth Taunton player to earn this award in the past six years that it has been given out. She joins Kelsey White (2019), Kya Enos (2018), and Aimee Kistner (2016) as the Tigers to receive this honor. All but two of the recipients of this award have been pitchers, including Milford’s Shannon Smith (2013), North Attleboro’s Meg Colleran (2014), King Philip’s Kali Magane (2015), White, and Kistner.

Honorable Mentions: Ali Gill (King Philip), Bella Bourque (Taunton), Aniyah Bailey (Taunton)

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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

Aniyah Bailey – Taunton – Catcher
Taunton freshman catcher Aniyah Bailey wasted no time making her mark in the lineup, coming up with an incredible debut season to help the Tigers win the outright league title for the first time since 2021 and win the Div. 1 state championship for the fourth straight year. The HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year (see below) led the Tigers with an average of 0.551, an OBP of 0.607, seven home runs, 40 RBI, and 38 runs scored. She also added nine doubles and six triples. Bailey was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Taunton coach Michelle Raposo said, “She came up clutch in the regular season to give us the go-ahead [run]/walk off win. She continued to help us score runs and most importantly she kept Sam [Lincoln] calm throughout the postseason. She’s going to be great to watch the next few years.”

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Sarah Boozang – Franklin – Infield
Franklin junior first baseman Sarah Boozang had another impressive season as one of the league’s top offensive threats, helping the Panthers book their place in the Div. 1 state tournament. Boozang batted 0.543 this season with 38 hits, 20 runs scored, and 19 RBI, leading the Panthers in each category. Starting all 20 games for Franklin this spring, she had an OBP of 0.568, slugged 0.814, and only struck out five times in 70 plate appearances. Boozang also stole eight bases. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Franklin coach Breanna Shaffer said, “Sarah is a great leader on and off the field for us. She shows up and works hard every day.”

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Bella Bourque – Taunton – Infield
Taunton freshman third baseman Bella Bourque followed up her debut season with another stellar campaign in the field and at the plate, helping the Tigers win the outright Kelley-Rex division title and clinch a fourth straight Div. 1 state title. Bourque batted 0.475 this season with 10 doubles, eight triples, and a home run. She drove in 35 runs, including one in the final, and scored 38 runs with an OBP of 0.536. Bourque was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Taunton coach Michelle Raposo said, “She continued to put the bat on the ball and help us offensively, coming up with clutch hits. Defensively she was able to take away the bunt and forced teams to create offense otherwise.”

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Ava Kelley – King Philip – Infield
King Philip senior third baseman Ava Kelley closed out her varsity career by helping the Warriors return to the state title game for the first time since 2016. Kelley batted 0.395 this season with 34 hits, including the 100th of her career. She drove in 23 and scored 33 runs, including the game-winning run in the 10th inning of the Div. 1 state semifinal against top-seed Wachusett. The Endicott College-commit was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. KP coach Kate Fallon-Comeau said, “Ava was the most steady, reliable, and consistent player on our team this season. Much like her fast hands at the plate, she has an even faster glove at third (only two errors all season, 0.956 fielding percentage).”

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Cae Pellegrini – Milford – Infield
Milford junior third baseman Cae Pellegrini had another strong season at the plate for the Hawks, helping them win nine games, get back into the state tournament, and record a playoff win. Pellegrini had 34 hits this season, finishing among the league leaders with a 0.493 average. One of the league’s top power hitters, she had seven doubles, three homers, 24 RBI, and 21 runs scored. Pellegrini struck out just five times all season. She was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Milford coach Steve DiVitto said, “Cae is a gamer who will do what it takes to win. She is a dangerous hitter with a violent swing that can do damage any time she’s at the plate.”

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Crystyliah Covel – Oliver Ames – Outfield
Oliver Ames senior center fielder Crystyliah Covel had an outstanding season at the plate and the field for the Tigers, one of the reasons that they earned a share of the Davenport division title for the second year in a row. Covel batted 0.366 this spring, finishing with seven doubles, a pair of triples, and a homer. She drove in 17 runs (nine of them with two outs) and scored 21 runs. Covel also stole 12 bases and had a 0.967 fielding percentage in center. She was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. OA coach Lindsey Allison said, “Crystyliah is not afraid to lay out for balls, as a matter of fact, she did so almost every game in order to help us have the success we had this year. She had a hitter’s mentality and did whatever it took to get it done for her team, and when she was on base, we were usually scoring runs.”

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Grace Forman – North Attleboro – Outfield
North Attleboro sophomore Grace Forman took a big step this season, becoming a key player for the Rocketeers in the lineup, the outfield, and in the circle. Forman finished the season with a 0.397 batting average and an OPS of 1.195. She led the team with 25 hits, including nine doubles, a triple, and a pair of homers. Forman also led North with 17 runs scored and was second on the team with 16 RBI. She finished the season with one error in 31 chances (a 0.968 fielding percentage) and picked up three wins in the circle. She was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. North coach Jamie Duffy said, “Grace was the catalyst for our offense this year. She split her time between the outfield and pitcher. She truly had a breakout season gaining confidence and momentum each game of the year.”

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Ali Gill – King Philip – Outfield
King Philip sophomore center fielder Ali Gill followed up an impressive rookie season with an even better campaign as a sophomore, helping the Warriors make a run to their first state title game since 2016. Batting leadoff, Gill batted 0.408 with 40 hits and a league-leading 12 homers (including one in the Final Four win over top seed Wachusett). She drove in 45 runs and scored 42 times herself. Gill was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. KP coach Kate Fallon-Comeau said, “Ali was a massive spark at the top of the lineup for us this year. She was also one of the most powerful hitters with the most home runs in the Hock. Her stats speak for themselves and she has the ability to change the game with just one swing, she’s such a clutch player!”

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Emma Callahan – Foxboro – Utility
Foxboro junior Emma Callahan produced another excellent all-around season for the Warriors, helping them win a share of a second straight Davenport division title and book a spot in the Div. 3 Sweet Sixteen. It was the first time in 50 years that the Warriors won back-to-back league titles. Callahan led off for the Warriors and batted 0.343 with 24 hits and 27 runs scored. In addition to playing second base, Callahan stepped into the circle to win a couple of crucial games during the team’s title run. Callahan was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Foxboro coach Mark Maguire credited Callahan’s performance in all phases of the game, including her strong defense at second.

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Jenna Callahan – Attleboro – Pitcher
Attleboro sophomore pitcher Jenna Callahan had a big season in the circle and at the plate for the Bombardiers, as they took third place in the Kelley-Rex division and nearly upset eventual Div. 1 finalist King Philip in the opening round of the state tournament. During the regular season, Callahan batted 0.407 with 24 hits, 10 runs scored, a homer, and 25 RBI (tied for the team lead). She also went 10-5 with a 3.34 ERA going up against the talented and deep lineups in the Kelley-Rex. In her first spring as Attleboro’s top starter, Callahan struck out 82 batters in 86 innings. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches.
 

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Sam Lincoln – Taunton – Pitcher
Taunton senior Sam Lincoln closed out her career with a dominant final season. Lincoln was named the league MVP, Gatorade Player of the Year, and HockomockSports.com Player of the Year (see above), helping the Tigers to a perfect 25-0 record, the outright Kelley-Rex division title, and a fourth straight Div. 1 state title. Lincoln threw 133 innings this year, striking out 284 and finishing with an ERA of 0.21. She also hit 0.393 with six doubles, four homers, and 21 RBI. Taunton coach Michelle Raposo said, “I am so proud of all the work she has put in to increase her velocity, command and effectively using her off-speed. She was confident on the mound and knew she had a strong defense behind her so she just relaxed and got us out a few tough spots this year.”

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McCoy Walsh – King Philip – Pitcher
King Philip sophomore starter McCoy Walsh was dominant at times this season, one of the main reasons that the Warriors reached their first state title game in eight years. Walsh was 15-3 this spring, striking out 186 batters in 107.2 innings and finishing with an ERA of 1.63. Walsh was lights out during KP’s playoff run, including a 10-inning, one-run, 14-K performance against top seed Wachusett in the Final Four. She was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. KP coach Kate Fallon-Comeau said, “Even though she’s just a sophomore, McCoy was one of the best pitchers in the entire state. She has the ability to battle through tough situations and had some really gutsy performances throughout the year, and she was a major reason why we reached the state championship game!”

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HockomockSports Second Team

Maddie Paschke – King Philip – Catcher
King Philip senior catcher Maddie Paschke was a rock behind the plate for the past two seasons and this spring helped the Warriors make a run to their first state title game since 2016. Paschke batted 0.413 in the heart of the KP lineup, finishing with 38 hits. She hit one homer, drove in 15, and scored 15 times herself. Defensively, she was behind the plate for 124 innings this season. The Bowdoin College-commit was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. KP coach Kate Fallon-Comeau said, “Maddie was solid both offensively and defensively for us this year. She has called just about every pitch in her 124 innings of work this season. Maddie is a big reason why our pitching staff is so successful.”

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Brooke Aldrich – Taunton – Infield
Taunton junior shortstop Brooke Aldrich had a big season at the plate for the Tigers, particularly once the playoffs began, helping them secure a first outright league title since 2021 and bring home the program’s fourth consecutive Div. 1 state title. Aldrich batted 0.438 this season with eight doubles, three triples, and six homers. She drove in 38 and scored 32 times. She exploded in the postseason, batting 0.600 with five homers, 13 RBI, and eight runs scored over six games. Aldrich was selected as a league all-star by the coaches. Taunton coach Michelle Raposo said, “She really got hot in the postseason and never turned it off. She hit five home runs in six games. It was awesome to watch all her hard work pay off.”

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Liv Madeira – Mansfield – Infield
Mansfield senior shortstop Liv Madeira wrapped up her four years on varsity with an impressive season at the plate and in the field, helping the Hornets to 13 wins and a return to the state tournament. It was Mansfield’s most wins in a season since 2017. Madeira was second on the team with a 0.403 average. She finished with 31 hits and led the Hornets with 20 RBI and 21 runs scored. Madeira was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. Mansfield coach Lori Letendre said, “As one of the senior captains this year, Liv led by example and earned the respect of her teammates and coaches. She showed great range at shortstop and made some exceptional plays in the field. Offensively, we could always count on Liv to come up with a big hit when we needed it.”

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Devon Morris – Oliver Ames – Infield
Oliver Ames junior second baseman Devon Morris was one of the top hitters in the league again this season, helping the Tigers earn a share of the Davenport division title for the second season in a row. Morris batted 0.373 with four doubles, a triple, 15 RBI, and 17 runs scored. She batted an impressive 0.533 with runners in scoring position and only struck out seven times in 73 plate appearances this spring. Morris was selected as an all-star by the league’s coaches. OA coach Lindsey Allison said, “Devon is a junior captain, on a team which there were seven seniors to choose from. This is just a true testament to the kind of teammate and player she is. Her leadership both on the field, in the batter’s box, and the intangibles she offers to her team to help them find success are all reasons she deserves to be selected.”

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Lola Ronayne – Attleboro – Infield
Attleboro freshman shortstop Lola Ronayne made an instant impact for the Bombardiers, giving them a powerful addition to the lineup as they made a run for third place in the Kelley-Rex division and nearly upset eventual state finalist King Philip in the opening round of the playoffs. Ronayne was one of the league’s top hitters in the regular season, batting 0.484 with 30 hits, three homers, 24 runs scored, and 24 runs driven in. She was also 3-2 as a pitcher, throwing 39 innings. Ronayne had an ERA of 3.60 and struck out 38 batters this spring. She was selected as a Hockomock League all-star by the coaches.
 

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Ava Baglione – Milford – Outfield
Milford sophomore Ava Baglione had a breakout season in center field for the Hawks, helping them win nine games and secure a spot in the Div. 2 state tournament, where they won the opening round game and nearly upset No. 5 seed Milton in the Round of 32. Baglione had 23 hits and batted 0.324 this season. An athletic player who covered a lot of ground in the outfield and was a threat on the basepaths, Baglione drove in 11 runs and scored 15 times herself. Milford coach Steve DiVitto said, “Ava has a killer instinct that is unmatched. She is an outstanding fielder with tremendous speed and tracking of the ball in the outfield.”

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Natalia Leach – Foxboro – Outfield
Foxboro junior left fielder Natalia Leach was a spark plug for the Warriors on offense this season and helped them secure a second straight Davenport division title and a return to the Div. 3 Sweet Sixteen, where they nearly upset eventual state champion Dighton-Rehoboth. It was the first time in 50 years that Foxboro won back-to-back league titles. Leach batted 0.348 on the season with 24 hits and 23 runs scored and was able to cause havoc with her speed on the base paths. She was the team’s leading run producer, driving in 23 with three home runs. Leach also excelled in the outfield for the co-champs. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches.

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Mia Torres – Taunton – Outfield
Taunton sophomore right fielder Mia Torres found her footing at the top of the Tigers lineup and was a spark plug for an offense that won the outright Kelley-Rex division title and brought home a fourth straight Div. 1 state title. Torres finished the season batting 0.384 with an OBP of 0.454. She had four doubles, a triple, and 16 RBI, scoring 36 runs. Torres was huge in the final, going 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, and two runs scored. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Taunton coach Michelle Raposo said, “Mia was instrumental as our leadoff after we tried a few others this year. She came up with a few clutch hits in the season, but definitely got us started in the final game with her triple.”

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Rylie Camacho – Attleboro – Utility
Attleboro senior catcher Rylie Camacho closed out her career with an impressive senior season, mentoring a young pitching staff and finding a groove at the plate to help the Bombardiers take third in the Kelley-Rex division and nearly upset rival King Philip in the Round of 32. The Westfield State commit batted 0.394 during the regular season, with 26 hits, two homers, and 25 RBI, which was tied for the team lead. She also provided leadership behind the plate for Attleboro’s two underclassman pitchers against the deep lineups they faced in the Hock. Camacho was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches.
 

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Jordan Bennett – King Philip – Pitcher
King Philip senior Jordan Bennett was instrumental in the Warriors making a run to their first state title game in eight seasons, contributing at the plate, at second base, and in the circle. Bennett batted 0.368 this spring, with 28 hits, 31 RBI, two homers, and 20 runs scored. She also threw 50.1 innings, including three innings of relief in the final, and finished with a 7-1 record and an ERA of 0.70, striking out 79. The Salve Regina-commit was selected as a league all-star by the coaches. KP coach Kate Fallon-Comeau said, “Jordan had a phenomenal senior campaign. She was a powerful bat in our lineup and made our defense better because of her steady and consistent play at second base. She was also a great pitcher for us and was dominant in all of her outings this season.”

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Vittoria Cuscia – Foxboro – Pitcher
Foxboro junior pitcher Vittoria Cuscia put together her third impressive season as the team’s starter, one of the main reasons for the Warriors winning a second straight Davenport division title (for the first time in 50 years) and reaching the Div. 3 Sweet Sixteen. Despite missing a couple of weeks with an injury, Cuscia went 12-5 with a 2.02 ERA during the regular season. In the opening round of the state tournament, Cuscia threw a three-hitter to help the Warriors shut out Danvers and advance to challenge eventual state champ Dighton-Rehoboth. Cuscia also batted 0.300 in the regular season and was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches.

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Dani Jameson – Mansfield – Pitcher
Mansfield sophomore pitcher Dani Jameson had a breakout season in the circle and at the plate this season, helping the Hornets to 13 wins (their most since 2017) and a return to the state tournament. Jameson pitched all 138 innings for the Hornets, allowing an opposing batting average of just 0.255 and an ERA of 3.40. She struck out 91 batters. Jameson also batted 0.323 with 20 hits, six RBI, and 18 runs scored, helping her own cause at the plate. Mansfield coach Lori Letendre said, “Dani pitched every inning this season and kept batters off balance with her mix of pitches. She was a big part of the success of our season. Offensively Dani’s bat came alive with some big hits in clutch situations.”

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Taunton freshman catcher Aniyah Bailey has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Softball Underclassman of the Year. Bailey debuted behind the plate and in the heart of the order this spring and emerged as the team’s best power hitter during the Tigers’ run to the outright Kelley-Rex division title, a perfect 25-0 season, and the program’s fourth consecutive Div. 1 state championship.

“Coming in as a freshman and catching the Gatorade Player of the Year is a lot of pressure but Aniyah always looked like she was just enjoying herself,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “She has a smooth, powerful swing and always seemed to hit the ball hard somewhere. It’s a crowded field of underclassmen in the Hock, but Aniyah stood out because, whether she was at the plate or behind it, she was at the heart of Taunton’s title run.”

Bailey led the Tigers with a 0.551 average and 0.607 OBP. One of the league’s top power hitters, Bailey finished with a team-high seven homers and 40 RBI, and was tied for the team lead in runs scored with 38 (tied with classmate Bella Bourque). She also added nine doubles and six triples. Defensively, Bailey showed great composure as the battery mate for Taunton ace Sam Lincoln, working with the senior pitcher to attack opposing lineups and to make adjustments mid-game.

Taunton coach Michelle Raposo said, “She came up clutch in the regular season to give us the go-ahead [run]/walk off win. She continued to help us score runs and most importantly she kept Sam [Lincoln] calm throughout the postseason. She’s going to be great to watch the next few years.”

This is the fourth time in the past five seasons that a Taunton player has won this award. Bailey joins Jaime Brown (2017) and Hanna Aldrich (2018 and 2019) as Tigers to be honored as Underclassman of the Year. She is also the third freshman to earn this award along with Aldrich (2018) and Milford’s Emily Piergustavo (2017) and is the first catcher.

Honorable Mentions: Ali Gill (King Philip), Bella Bourque (Taunton), McCoy Walsh (King Philip), Jenna Callahan (Attleboro)

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Coach of the Year – Michelle Raposo, Taunton

Taunton head coach Michelle Raposo has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Softball Coach of the Year after leading the Tigers to the outright Kelley-Rex title for the first time since 2021, to a perfect 25-0 record, and to the program’s fourth consecutive Div. 1 state championship (and her second in as many years as coach).

“Taunton was the team to beat all season,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “A game against the Tigers was like a final for most teams, but Taunton never wilted. Michelle instilled a belief in her team and a togetherness that could stand up to being the target for every team in the state. The Tigers embraced being the best. Michelle had them focused and not only did they accomplish their goal of another title, but they completed a perfect season.

The Tigers finished 25-0, including three wins against league rival King Philip. After sharing the Kelley-Rex crown last spring, Taunton took the league title outright this year. The Tigers allowed just 16 runs this season, by far the fewest in the league, and scored 252 runs themselves, which was 60 more runs than the Warriors in second. They allowed three runs in five playoff games, recording shutouts in each of the last two, and outscored teams 46-3 in the postseason. This was all accomplished with only two seniors in the regular starting lineup and three freshmen.

Raposo is the second straight Taunton coach to win this award and third overall. She follows Carrie Consalvi (2022) and Dave Lewry (2014 and 2015). The award has gone to a Kelley-Rex division coach in each of the past three seasons. Other Kelley-Rex winners include Milford’s Brian Macchi (2013) and Franklin’s Kate Fallon-Comeau (2019).

Honorable Mentions: Kate Fallon-Comeau (King Philip), Mark Homer (Attleboro), Lindsey Allison (Oliver Ames), Mark Maguire (Foxboro)