Category: Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Foxboro’s 4×400 Relay Team

Foxboro 4x400 Relay Team
By HockomockSports.com Staff

The Foxboro 4×400 Relay Team of Lauren Share, Lauren Bober, Maddy Luck, and Faith Bober has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Jan. 6 through Jan. 12. The relay team is the 18th Player of the Week chosen for the 2024-25 school year and fourth in the winter season.

In the second Hockomock League indoor track meet of the season, held at The TRACK at New Balance last Thursday night, the 4×400 relay team set a new league-best time to help the Warriors rally and beat North Attleboro to make it a perfect 2-0 start to the season and maintain a tie with Oliver Ames atop the Davenport standings. In addition to the relay win, the foursome also claimed four individual titles on the night.

“We had a feeling that our dual meet against North Attleboro would be relatively close, maybe even down to the relays, and if I had to pick four people to secure the team victory, it was going always to be these four,” said Foxboro coach Matt Smith. “They’ve been putting in an incredible body of work so far this season and we really got to see that here; three of the four were on their third event of the day and they all still dug deep to secure the relay and the meet.”

North led 48-42 going into the final two relays of the meet. After Foxboro’s 4×200 relay team (Mia Flanagan, Keira D’Arcy, Adriana Alberts, and Chloe McGarry) won to keep the Warriors in contention for the overall win, the Foxboro 4×400 team raced home with a time of 4:15.69, which was the best time in the league (North had the second-best time in the league, nearly three seconds slower) to secure the dual meet win. Lauren Bober was the anchor and closed with an impressive 1:00.6. In addition to the relay victory, Lauren Bober also won the 300m and the 55M dash, Faith Bober won the 55M hurdles and was second in the high jump, and Share won the 600M. Luck added a second in the 55M hurdles.

Click here for a Photo Gallery from the second Hockomock League meet at the TRACK at New Balance.

The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at 8:00PM. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Foxboro 4×400 Relay Team
Foxboro 4×400 Relay Team The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Foxboro 4×400 Relay Team The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Foxboro 4×400 Relay Team The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Foxboro 4×400 Relay Team The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Foxboro 4×400 Relay Team The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Foxboro 4×400 Relay Team The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Foxboro 4×400 Relay Team The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Foxboro 4×400 Relay Team The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Player of the Week: Ava Vieira, Stoughton Wrestling

Ava Vieira
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Stoughton senior Ava Vieira has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Dec. 30 through Jan. 5. Vieira is the 17th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2024-25 school year and third in the winter season.

Vieira continued her stellar senior season by taking home first place at a pair of tournaments this week, including Stoughton’s first annual Girls Toughtown Tournament, and won all six of her matches by pin.

“Ava has been on a tear to start this season, a 9-0 start all coming with a finish via pin,” said Stoughton head coach Andrew Iverson. “Ava wrestled in two tournaments this past week over winter break and completely dominated the field taking home two gold medals in each of the tournaments. Ava is one of the faces of our program as well as being one of the best wrestlers in our room, battling through injuries and really epitomizing the ‘NoExcuses’ mentality daily, couldn’t be more proud as a coach.”

The week started with a trip to Framingham for the Dan Baldoni Holiday Tournament. Vieira got off to a great start, pinning her first opponent inside the opening 30 seconds of the match. In the second match, Vieira was down 7-2 in the first but battled back and won by fall in the third. Vieira closed out the tournament with a pin in the final and helped the Black Knights finish fifth as a team, despite only have two girls competing (classmate Angie Berry also finished first in her weight class). That success continued in the home meet over the weekend, with Vieira again taking first place with another perfect 3-0 record and three more pins. Stoughton finished seventh out of the 12 teams that competed.

The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at 8:00PM. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Ava Vieira
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Player of the Week: Kailey Sullivan, Foxboro Basketball

Kailey Sullivan
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Foxboro senior Kailey Sullivan has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Dec. 23 through Dec. 29. Sullivan is the 16th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2024-25 school year and second in the winter season.

Sullivan has been off to a strong start to her senior season, leading the Warriors to a perfect 4-0 start, including three league victories, while averaging more than 20 points per game. Foxboro extended its Hockomock League win streak to 37 games with its unbeaten start to the year and is averaging a league-high 67 points per game.

Foxboro coach Lisa Downs said, “Kailey has always been an extremely talented player, but this year has really stepped into her senior role in a dominating fashion. This season she is also leading our team in assists, which is important because of the defensive pressure she will be facing in games – she has really embraced her role this season and has developed confidence in her teammates to make plays. I look forward to seeing what she is capable of doing every time she steps onto the court.”

Kicking off the season with a win against Taunton, Sullivan led all scorers with 24 points. Two days later, Sullivan helped spark a furious fourth quarter comeback against Franklin to pull out a win after trailing by double digits. She knocked down a pair of threes and scored 14 of her game-high 22 in the fourth, as Foxboro used a 26-11 final quarter to pull out the win. In the following game against Canton, Sullivan again scored 24 as the Warriors rolled to victory. This week, Foxboro had a visit from Wellesley and Sullivan knocked down three triples in the first quarter (six for the game) and nearly outscored the Raiders herself. She scored 26 points and Foxboro cruised to a 67-27 win.

Click here for a Photo Gallery from Foxboro’s win against Wellesley.

The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at 8:00PM. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Kailey Sullivan
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Player of the Week: Caden Sullivan, Franklin Basketball

Caden Sullivan
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Franklin senior Caden Sullivan has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Dec. 16 through Dec. 22. Sullivan is the 15th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2024-25 school year and first in the winter season.

Sullivan put together an impressive start to his senior season, averaging nearly 25 points (nearly double his average from last year) and more than 12 rebounds per game as Franklin won its opening three games and jumped to the top of the Kelley-Rex standings.

“Caden had a great start to the year and really had some impressive stretches when we needed him most,” said Franklin head coach CJ Neely. “He has been great on both ends of the floor and has picked up right where he left off last season. He is such a tough competitor and I’m looking forward to watching him continue to grow.”

In the season opener, Sullivan sparked a second half surge that led the Panthers to a 12-point win over Oliver Ames. The Endicott-commit scored 27 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and had four steals, impacting play on both ends of the court to secure Neely his 250th career win. Two days later, Sullivan had another impressive all-around game, scoring 25 points and adding nine rebounds and seven steals in a win against Foxboro. He closed out the busy week with a 22-point, 16-rebound performance in a win against rival King Philip.

Click here for a Recap from Franklin’s win against OA in the season opener.

The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at 8:00PM. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Caden Sullivan
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Player of the Week: Lucas Crovo, North Attleboro Football

Lucas Crovo
By HockomockSports.com Staff

North Attleboro senior Lucas Crovo has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Nov. 2 through Dec. 8. Crovo is the 14th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2024-25 school year.

Crovo put together an impressive all-around game for the Rocketeers at Gillette Stadium to help Big Red win its first Super Bowl title since 2002 with a 35-0 win over rival Mansfield in the Div. 3 Super Bowl. Crovo was the team’s leading tackler on the night and had an impact in all three phases of the game to help North secure the win.

“Lucas is the quarterback of our defense,” said North coach Mike Strachan. “He is a tenacious tackler and has the ability to cover the entire field. Lucas is one of the smartest football players I have the pleasure to coach and always took on the challenge of making his teammates better.”

In the state title game, Crovo came up with seven tackles, including two for loss, as the North defense tossed a shutout against its long-time rivals. He also came up with a huge catch in the third quarter. After quarterback Chase Frisoli scrambled to his side of the field, Crovo changed his route to get behind the defense and he was able to haul in the pass despite having a defender right in front of him. The 46-yard completion converted a big third down and helped North break the game open. He also returned punts and was the team’s long snapper to impact every facet of the game.

Click here for a Recap the Div. 3 Super Bowl win against Mansfield.

The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at 8:00PM. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Lucas Crovo
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Player of the Week: Jack Buckley, Milford Football

Jack Buckley
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Milford senior Jack Buckley has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Nov. 25 through Dec. 1. Buckley is the 13th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2024-25 school year.

Buckley put together a stellar final game of his high school career, accounting for more than 250 yards of offense and four touchdowns to lead Milford to a thrilling 42-41 win in the Thanksgiving eve shootout with Taunton. It was the second highest scoring Thanksgiving game in Hockomock League history (behind only North Attleboro’s 55-36 win over Attleboro in 2010).

“Jack was fantastic tonight,” said Milford head coach Dale Olson. “Jack’s been playing all year but he broke a bone in his ankle in August so he hasn’t been himself. But I gave him the reins to the offense tonight, I only called six plays, he called the whole entire offense. That’s a testament to the type of kid he is and that’s why he’s probably going to go off and play college football in Division III, a lot of schools are on him. I couldn’t be more proud of that kid for what he did tonight.”

The senior quarterback was 14-of-21 for 166 yards and four scores through the air and also rushed 97 yards. He gave Milford its first lead at 14-7 with a 15-yard pass to Andrew Rivera and then added a 15-yard touchdown pass to Taylor Feliciano and an 8-yard score to Joey McGee to send the Hawks into halftime ahead 28-21. His fourth touchdown of the day was a 25-yard slant to Ish Kamara with 7:35 left in the fourth quarter that proved to be the difference after Taunton’s late two-point conversion attempt fell incomplete. His Thanksgiving performance moved Buckley into double digits for touchdown passes this season with 12.

Click here for a Recap from Milford’s thrilling win over Taunton.

The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at 8:00PM. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Jack Buckley
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Player of the Week: Jackson Mercieri, Oliver Ames Soccer

Jackson Mercieri
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Oliver Ames senior Jackson Mercieri has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Nov. 18 through Nov. 24. Mercieri is the 12th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2024-25 school year.

Mercieri scored the game-winning goal in the 102nd minute of Saturday afternoon’s Div. 2 state championship game against Hingham at Worcester State’s Coughlin Memorial Field. It clinched a third straight state title for the Tigers, the second in a row to be decided in overtime. After scoring three times in the regular season, the senior center back tallied twice in OA’s playoff run.

“He sacrificed individual glory for the team, and it was only fitting that he finished it for us,” said Oliver Ames head coach John Barata. “Jackson’s versatility in the playoffs made a huge difference for us.”

OA opened its playoffs with a 3-1 win against Melrose. After Nick Babanikas put the Tigers in front, Mercieri doubled the lead, taking a pass from Luke Churchill off his chest and finishing on the run. In the quarterfinal, Mercieri added an assist when he picked out Babanikas with a long ball from the back just two minutes into the game. His scoring is only part of his impact, as Mercieri is also part of one of the best defensive units in the state. The Tigers allowed only six goals in 22 games this year, including just one (to Melrose) in the tournament. The lone returning defender from last year, Mercieri was critical to the back line’s success.

In Saturday’s final, Mercieri showed his versatility, producing important moments at both ends of the pitch. He started at center back but was moved up front to partner Babanikas midway through the first half, helping OA tilt the field and control possession for the final 20 minutes of the first half. He moved back into defense after the break, helping the Tigers keep another clean sheet. After Hingham came close to a winner in double OT, Mercieri was moved back up top. Seconds later, Cyrus Hanjani’s dropped a perfect pass between the center backs to Mercieri, who brought it down, patiently waited a beat to create a shooting lane, and sealed the state title.

Click here for a Recap from OA’s win over Melrose.

Click here for a Recap from OA’s win over Milford.

Click here for a Recap from OA’s win over West Springfield.

Click here for a Recap from OA’s overtime win against Mansfield in the Final Four.

Click here for a Recap from OA’s state final match against Hingham.

The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at 8:00PM. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Jackson Mercieri
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Player of the Week: Addyson Smock, Oliver Ames Volleyball

Addyson Smock
 
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Oliver Ames senior Addyson Smock has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Nov. 11 through Nov. 17. Smock is the 11th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2024-25 school year.

Smock recorded double-digit kills in each round of the state tournament, helping the Tigers make history by reaching the program’s first ever Div. 2 final. The University of Alabama-Birmingham-commit set a career-high for kills in the title game, as OA gave top seed Westboro a battle over four sets before the Rangers eventually claimed their third straight championship.

“Addyson was a focal point in our team dynamic — offensively and defensively,” said Oliver Ames head coach Chelsea Cunningham. “She was a force on the net through every match and brought the intensity and power throughout every game in the postseason. Without her, we would not have been in the position we were throughout the tournament…and it showed as she made every moment count through her.”

In the playoff opener against Grafton, OA (the No. 2 seed in D2) started with a dominant sweep of Grafton, despite missing a pair of starters. Smock had 10 kills in the win. In the Sweet Sixteen against Burlington, Smock had a dozen kills and four blocks, as the Tigers added another sweep. Against Longmeadow in the quarterfinal, Smock had 17 kills and four blocks to help the Tigers get past the previously unbeaten Lancers and book a place in their first Final Four.

At Framingham in the state semifinal, OA faced another unbeaten team, Billerica, that was fresh off a win against Canton in the last round. The Tigers survived a battle in the second set, before a dominant third clinched 3-0 victory over the Indians. Smock finished the match with 12 kills and a pair of blocks to help the playoff run continue. In the final against Westboro, OA got off to a tough start against the two-time defending champs but started to get Smock more involved in the second set, taking it 25-18. This was the third Hock opponent for the Rangers in a state final (King Philip in 2022 and Canton last year) and the first time they had dropped a set. OA gave Westboro all it could handle over the next two sets, just missing out on forcing it to five. Smock was the star for the Tigers. She set a new career-best with 20 kills and was a force on the block as well.

Click here for a Recap from OA’s win over Grafton.

Click here for a Photo Gallery from OA’s win over Longmeadow.

Click here for a Recap from OA’s win over Billerica in the Final Four.

Click here for a Recap from OA’s state final match against Westboro.

The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at 8:00PM. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Addyson Smock
Addyson Smock The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Addyson Smock The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Addyson Smock The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Addyson Smock The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Addyson Smock The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Addyson Smock The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Addyson Smock The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Addyson Smock The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Player of the Week: Dylan Mullin, Mansfield Soccer

Dylan Mullin
 
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Mansfield senior Dylan Mullin has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Nov. 4 through Nov. 10. Mullin is the 10th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2024-25 school year.

Mullin put together a stellar performance on Saturday night at Alumni Field, scoring twice and dishing out three assists to help the Hornets run away with a 7-2 win against No. 18 Longmeadow and reach the Div. 2 quarterfinal. The senior winger was a constant threat all night against the Lancers, as Mansfield upped its total to 12 goals scored in two playoff games and broke the program’s record for goals scored in a season (62, previous was 56).

“His performance this week was unbelievable,” said Mansfield head coach Steve Sheridan. “He played with a passion that I haven’t seen in a very long time. Last week he did something at practice that I didn’t like and called him out on it and for ‘not having any passion for the game’ — I believe that his performance this week was to prove me wrong, and I love when the boys prove me wrong!”

After playing well during Mansfield’s 5-0 win over Hopkinton in the first round, Mullin, who led the team in points during the regular season (three goals and 14 assists) was practically unstoppable on the right side against the Lancers. Just seven minutes into the match, his in-swinging corner was headed home by Cooper Austin for an early lead. Midway through the first half, Mullin danced past a couple of Longmeadow defenders and curled a shot inside the far post to double the lead.

In the second half, Mansfield scored five goals to pull away. Less than 10 minutes after the break, Mullin played a one-two with Amro Hosny and got to the end line on the right. His low cross was turned in by Dominic Nassif. A minute later, Mullin nearly had his brace but the shot caromed off the bar. Two minutes after Longmeadow made it 4-2, Mullin drew and scored a penalty to restore the three-goal lead. In the 64th minute, he added a third assist, starting his run at midfield and eluding multiple Lancers, Mullin slipped a through ball into the path of Nassif, who completed his hat trick to make it 6-2.

Mansfield hosts No. 7 Wayland in the D2 quarterfinal on Wednesday afternoon at 4:30

Click here for a Recap from Mansfield’s Sweet Sixteen win against Longmeadow.

The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at 8:00PM. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Dylan Mullin
Dylan Mullin The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Dylan Mullin The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Dylan Mullin The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Dylan Mullin The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Dylan Mullin The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Dylan Mullin The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Dylan Mullin The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Dylan Mullin The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Player of the Week: Shannon Lane, Canton Field Hockey

Shannon Lane
 
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Canton sophomore Shannon Lane has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Oct. 28 through Nov. 3. Lane is the ninth athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2024-25 school year.

Lane continued her impressive sophomore campaign with a hat trick in Canton’s dominant win over Bishop Stang that kicked off the Div. 2 playoffs. The Hockomock League’s leading scorer in the regular season with 42 goals and 20 assists to help the Bulldogs win the Davenport division title and put up 115 goals as a team (second in the Hock behind only Franklin’s 125 goals).

In Saturday’s tournament opener, Canton asserted itself right from the opening whistle, scoring four times in the opening quarter. Lane got the first goal of the day, and the eventual winner, just 2:22 into the game, beating a pair of defenders and sliding a shot past the goalie. She added the third goal with a nice reverse and then completed her hat trick with 3:30 left in the game, finishing off a centering pass from Carolyn Schiavo to seal an emphatic win for the Bulldogs, who will face the winner of Dartmouth and Doherty in the Sweet Sixteen.

Click here for a Photo Gallery from Canton’s first round win over Bishop Stang.

The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at 8:00PM. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Shannon Lane
Shannon Lane The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Shannon Lane The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Shannon Lane The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Shannon Lane The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Shannon Lane The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Shannon Lane The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Shannon Lane The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Shannon Lane The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.