Category: Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Cole Hogencamp, Mansfield Lacrosse

Cole Hogencamp
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Mansfield junior Cole Hogencamp has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for May 3 through May 9. Hogencamp is the 33rd athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2025-26 school year and the sixth in the spring season.

Hogecamp is well on his way to his third straight 100-point season (he leads the league with 90 points through the first 15 games) and has helped Mansfield clinch its fourth straight Davenport division title. The Brown University-commit became the program’s all-time leading scorer last week, accounting for 19 points in a pair of wins for the unbeaten Hornets, who are currently ranked No. 2 in Div. 2.

Hogencamp started the week with a dominant performance against Attleboro, scoring four goals and setting up five others in a 17-5 win. Two days later, Hogencamp sealed his place in the Mansfield record books with 10 points (five goals and five assists) in another comprehensive win over OA. He eclipsed the former record of 330 points with five regular season games remaining in his junior campaign. Hogencamp leads the Hock with 50 goals and is second in the league with 40 assists (behind only teammate Andrew DeGirolamo’s 46).

Click here for a photo gallery from Mansfield’s win against Canton.

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 8:00 PM. There may be a poll posted on Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Cole Hogencamp
Cole Hogencamp 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. Cole Hogencamp 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. Cole Hogencamp 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. Cole Hogencamp 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. Cole Hogencamp 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. Cole Hogencamp 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. Cole Hogencamp 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. Cole Hogencamp 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: Aniyah Bailey, Taunton Softball

Aniyah Bailey
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Taunton junior Aniyah Bailey has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for April 26 through May 2. Bailey is the 32nd athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2025-26 school year and the fifth in the spring season.

Bailey has been one of the league’s top hitters since she first stepped into the box three years ago and that’s continued this season. The UMass-commit went 5-for-8 last week with nine RBI, five runs scored, a pair of homers, and two doubles, as Taunton bounced back from a tough loss at New England power LaSalle (RI) with two big wins. The Tigers remain alone in first in the Kelley-Rex division and ranked No. 1 in Div. 1.

“Aniyah has been an absolute force at the plate, consistently delivering when it matters most,” said Taunton head coach Michelle Raposo. “It’s exciting to see her reach 100 career hits while already racking up 31 RBIs this season, plus two home runs this week—including a grand slam — she’s just getting started.”

On Sunday at Brown University, Taunton had its 65-game win streak snapped by LaSalle. Bailey went 1-for-2 with an RBI-double for her 100th career hit and reached on a walk. Three days later, the Tigers bounced back with a dominant win over Mansfield. Bailey went 3-for-4 and drove in six runs against the Hornets. She smacked a two-run homer in the second and followed with a grand slam in the third. She also scored three times and stole a base. On Friday, Taunton handed Norton (the top-ranked team in D3) its first loss of the season. Bailey was 1-for-2 with a walk. She drove in the first run of the game with a double to left and added a second RBI with a sac fly that made it 5-0 in the second.

Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from Taunton’s extra-innings win against King Philip.

Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from Taunton’s win over Attleboro.

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 8:00 PM. There may be a poll posted on Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Aniyah Bailey
Aniyah Bailey 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. Aniyah Bailey 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. Aniyah Bailey 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. Aniyah Bailey 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. Aniyah Bailey 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. Aniyah Bailey 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. Aniyah Bailey 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. Aniyah Bailey 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: Ethan Edmunds, Franklin Baseball

Ethan Edmunds
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Franklin freshman Ethan Edmunds has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for April 19 through April 25. Edmunds is the 31st athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2025-26 school year and the fourth in the spring season.

Edmunds continued his terrific rookie campaign by helping the Panthers to three non-league victories over vacation week, extending Franklin’s win streak to seven. He had four hits and six RBI over the three games and picked up the win on the hill against Wachusett.

“Ethan continues to perform like a varsity veteran,” said Franklin head coach Zach Brown. “He competes with a poise that’s uncommon for a freshman. He has had a major impact on our team both offensively and on the mound. We are excited about his future as a Panther.”

After going 2-for-3 with three RBI against Stoughton leading into vacation week, Edmunds was held hitless against Catholic Memorial, but the Panthers rallied from two runs down to secure a 3-2 win. Two days later, Edmunds had a big day on the mound and at the plate at Wachusett. He went five innings, allowing just three hits and two unearned runs while striking out seven. Edmunds left with the game tied at 2-2. Franklin scored twice in the sixth and five times in the seventh to get the win. Edmunds doubled to start the rally in the sixth and blasted a three-run homer in the final inning. He went 3-for-4 and drove in five on the day. On Saturday, Edmunds reached base four times against North Quincy, going 1-for-3 with three walks and scored two runs. His lone hit was the biggest of the day, singling to center in the bottom of the 11th to secure a dramatic, walk-off win.

Click here for a Photo Gallery from Franklin’s win against Stoughton.

Click here for a Photo Gallery from Franklin’s win over Foxboro.

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 8:00 PM. There may be a poll posted on Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Ethan Edmunds
Ethan Edmunds 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. Ethan Edmunds 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. Ethan Edmunds 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. Ethan Edmunds 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. Ethan Edmunds 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. Ethan Edmunds 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. Ethan Edmunds 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. Ethan Edmunds 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: Hayden Patel, King Philip Volleyball

Hayden Patel
By HockomockSports.com Staff

King Philip senior Hayden Patel has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for April 13 through April 19. Patel is the 30th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2025-26 school year and the third in the spring season.

Patel established a new program record for career assists while helping the Warriors go 2-1 on the week. He finished the week with 563 career assists, which broke the previous record of 542 held by Ryan Mahoney, and has played a key role in the Warriors getting off to a 5-3 start (already eclipsing the three wins that KP had in all of 2025).

“Hayden has been apart of this program for four years and has spent two of those years on varsity — I am hard on all of my players but especially Hayden with him being a setter and I was a former setter for this program,” said first-year KP head coach Cam Corey. “All of the years of boys volleyball at KP, we’ve had tremendous setters and it’s been his position to step into and make it his own the past two years. This year he has grown a lot being a leader on and off the court but setting the tone in the gym everyday! There has been a lot of changes to our offense this year with a much faster tempo and new hitters being thrown into the offense. As a setter all eyes are on you making the best right decision on every play. He has matured this year by taking it one ball at a time.

“This past week Hayden found his hitters early and knew when to go to what hitter. He is not afraid to keep it fast to all hitters or slow it down and make our hitters go and get it. As much as this is an individual acknowledgment for Hayden and the work he has put in this season, this is also a team acknowledgment as our passers have been able to give Hayden great balls in system and our hitters are getting available fast swinging away with no fear. We play our best volleyball when we play together!”

After recording 34 assists in a four-set win over Taunton, Patel had 22 assists and nine digs in a sweep of Norwood to kick off this week. He delivered a terrific all-around performance in a sweep of Hock rival Attleboro, finishing with 35 assists, two kills, and seven service points. The Warriors saw their five-match win streak (all at home) come to an end on the road at one-loss Nipmuc, but Patel recorded 22 more assists to set the new program record. He has 226 assists this season with only 22 errors.

Click here for a Photo Gallery from King Philip’s league match against Attleboro.

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 8:00 PM. There may be a poll posted on Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Hayden Patel
Hayden Patel 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. Hayden Patel 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. Hayden Patel 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. Hayden Patel 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. Hayden Patel 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. Hayden Patel 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. Hayden Patel 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. Hayden Patel 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: Nora Giannacopoulos, Canton Lacrosse

Nora Giannacopoulos
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Canton senior Nora Giannacopoulos has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for April 6 through April 12. Giannacopoulos is the 29th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2025-26 school year and the second in the spring season.

The league’s top returning scorer from last season has gotten off to a terrific start this spring, helping the Bulldogs get off to a perfect 5-0 start, including 4-0 in the league, and take an early lead in the Davenport division standings. Giannacopoulos, a Bentley-commit, has already scored 21 goals and dished out five assists in five game this season (including 15 goals in the three games over the last week).

“Nora’s contributions on both ends of the field have been instrumental to our success these first few weeks,” said Canton coach Jess Powers. “Her goal scoring ability is just as dynamic as last year but this season she’s also done a great job sitting back at times, drawing defenders, and creating opportunities for her teammates. Her impact is just huge.”

After scoring six goals and recording a pair of helpers in Canton’s opening two wins, Giannacopoulos caught fire last week. On Monday, she scored six goals in an important division win at OA, as the Bulldogs jumped out to an 8-4 lead by halftime and held off the Tigers in the second half. Two days later, she had a hat trick and a pair of assists in a 16-3 win over Taunton. The following day, she spearheaded a come-from-behind win at Norwood. Canton trailed by one at the break but outscored the Mustangs 10-1 in the third quarter for what ended up being a comfortable win. Giannacopoulos scored six goals and set up another to lead the Canton attack.

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 8:00 PM. There may be a poll posted on Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Nora Giannacopoulos
Nora Giannacopoulos 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. Nora Giannacopoulos 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. Nora Giannacopoulos 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. Nora Giannacopoulos 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. Nora Giannacopoulos 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. Nora Giannacopoulos 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. Nora Giannacopoulos 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. Nora Giannacopoulos 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: Bobby Hickox, Foxboro Lacrosse

Bobby Hickox
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Foxboro sophomore Bobby Hickox has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for March 30 through April 5. Hickox is the 28th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2025-26 school year and the first in the spring season.

Hickox had a breakout freshman season as the top scorer for the Warriors, and he’s started up right where he left off with 10 goals in Foxboro’s first two games. With Hickox leading the way, the Warriors have started 2-0, including a thrilling comeback to upset King Philip on the road.

In the opening game of the spring, the Warriors came out firing with nine first-half goals against North Attleboro in a 15-11 win. Hickox paced Foxboro’s offense that day with seven goals, helping Bugan earn a win on his debut. On Thursday, Hickox had a hat trick in an 8-7 win at KP. Foxboro led by one at halftime, KP rallied to go in front in the third, but Foxboro scored twice in the final 90 seconds of the quarter to regain the advantage. Hickox made it a two-goal lead when he finished off a pass from Jackson Bohlen and the Warriors held off KP’s last-minute attempt to pull out the win. He added a goal and assist on Monday in a loss against Milford.

Click here for a Photo Gallery from Foxboro’s game against Milford.

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 8:00 PM. There may be a poll posted on Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Bobby Hickox
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Player of the Week: Matt Wright, Canton Hockey

Matt Wright
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Canton senior Matt Wright has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for March 9 through March 15. Wright is the 27th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2025-26 school year and the 13th in the winter season.

Wright waited until his senior season to get his shot to be the starting goalie for the Bulldogs and he made it count with a string of outstanding saves that helped Canton come from behind to beat Tewksbury in the Div. 2 state title game on Sunday afternoon at the TD Garden. For the season, Wright and the Bulldogs allowed only 17 goals in 25 games.

Canton senior defenseman Teddy Shuman said of Wright after the state title game, “I’m so proud of him. He’s the hardest worker and I feel like he kind of doubted himself last year and working with him all offseason, I’ve never seen someone work harder. I’m a big believer that hard work shows up on the biggest stage and it did today. He was the MVP today and he was awesome.”

Wright played his best in the biggest games of the season, including regular season shutouts of Final Four teams Hingham and Tewksbury. In the playoffs, he pulled off a series of stops that directly contributed to close wins, including a last-minute kick save that secured a shutout and a one-goal win over Walpole in the quarterfinal. Against Burlington in the Final Four, Wright denied the Red Devils several gilt-edged chances to add to its lead in the first and second periods, giving the Bulldogs time to find their feet and take control.

On Sunday at the Garden, Wright put in the best performance of his Canton career against one of the state’s most prolific attacks. He made 10 saves in the first period, showing off his reflexes to keep out a couple of point-blank shots that looked destined for the back of the net. In the second, he made a couple excellent saves when Tewksbury star Tyler Bourgea got free in the zone. After Canton tied the game early in the third, Wright made the save of the season. Bourgea got loose on a breakaway, but Wright stayed with it and threw out a right pad to deny the senior his 200th career point. The Bulldogs were lifted by the save and went on to score with 1:22 remaining and win a fourth title in the past seven seasons.

Click here for a recap of Canton’s come-from-behind win over Tewksbury in the D2 final.

Click here for a story on Wright’s big night at the TD Garden and how he helped Canton lift the trophy.

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 8:00 PM. There may be a poll posted on Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Matt Wright
Matt Wright 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. Matt Wright 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. Matt Wright 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. Matt Wright 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. Matt Wright 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. Matt Wright 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. Matt Wright 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. Matt Wright 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: Cyrus Jones, Sharon Wrestling

Cyrus Jones
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Sharon senior Cyrus Jones has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for March 2 through March 8. Jones is the 26th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2025-26 school year and the 12th in the winter season.

Jones finished off his high school career in style, winning four matches at this past weekend’s CNESSPA New England Championships at the Providence (RI) Career and Technical Academy, including three by pin, to win the title at 175 pounds. He is the first male Sharon wrestler to win a New England title since Pete Tillman in 1995 (Meghan Weibe won a New England title in 2024).

“Cyrus is the type of competitor that wants to dominate his opponents,” said Sharon head coach Jeff Sonis following All-States. “He doesn’t even like being scored upon. He won a sectional, state and All-State title in the past three weeks without surrendering a single offensive point. The only point scored was on a technical violation — that is dominance.”

Jones has been on a dominant run in the postseason. He won a sectional, state, and all-state title without surrendering a single offensive point. Going into New Englands, the only point he had allowed was on a technical violation. The Williams College-commit capped his all-state run with a first-minute pin against the top seed in the final.

At the New England Championships, Jones entered as the top seed and continued his impressive form. In his opening match, Jones had an 11-0 lead after one period and, after his opponent got a takedown early in the third, closed it out with a pin. The quarterfinal match lasted only 1:18 before Jones won again by pinfall (already leading 7-0 at the time). His closest match came in the semifinal. Jones got the lead with a takedown in the first and led 3-1 going to the third. A reversal gave him a four-point cushion and he finished with a 5-2 decision. In the final, Jones claimed the title in impressive fashion, pinning his opponent just a minute into the first period.

Click here for a photo gallery from the 2026 Hockomock League Wrestling Championships.

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 8:00 PM. There may be a poll posted on Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Cyrus Jones
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Player of the Week: Calleigh Brady, King Philip Hockey

Calleigh Brady
By HockomockSports.com Staff

King Philip junior Calleigh Brady has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Feb. 23 through March 1. Brady is the 25th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2025-26 school year and the 11th in the winter season.

Brady delivered the biggest moment of the season with her goal in double overtime that lifted the Warriors to a dramatic Sweet Sixteen victory over rival Canton and booked a place in the program’s first state quarterfinal. It was just Brady’s second goal of her career (the first coming earlier this season against Mansfield/Oliver Ames).

“One goal in her whole career but she anchors our power play and she keeps going out there because you know it’s going to happen at some point and it’s going to be a good one,” said King Philip head coach Tim Langevin after the win. “Today was obviously a good time for it. That shot was just fantastic. I can’t even remember it going in, it’s such a blur right now.”

This was the second season in a row that KP and Canton have faced off three times. KP won three of the last four regular season meetings, but the Bulldogs won last year’s first-round playoff matchup. Brady had several important interventions in the defensive zone, including a clearance when a rebound on a shot from the point was sitting in the crease that kept the game scoreless.

Just 35 seconds into the second overtime, with the teams skating 3-on-3, Brady got the puck back from freshman Stephanie LeBlanc and walked it from right to left across the zone. Brady fired a wrister from a couple feet inside the blue line and picked the top corner high to the blocker side, beating the goalie, securing the win, and setting off a celebration on the ice with her teammates. KP advances to the quarterfinal and will face the winner of Pembroke and Hanover.

Click here for a recap and photo gallery from King Philip’s thrilling win over Canton.

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 8:00 PM. There may be a poll posted on Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

Calleigh Brady
Calleigh Brady 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. Calleigh Brady 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. Calleigh Brady 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. Calleigh Brady 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. Calleigh Brady 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. Calleigh Brady 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. Calleigh Brady 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. Calleigh Brady 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: Will Buffington, Taunton Wrestling

Will Buffington
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Taunton senior Will Buffington has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Feb. 15 through Feb. 21. Buffington is the 24th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2025-26 school year and the 10th in the winter season.

Buffington continued his dominant senior season by bringing home the title at 215 pounds at this past weekend’s Div. 1 state championship meet held at North Andover High. Buffington, who eclipsed the 100-win mark for his career earlier this season, entered as the No. 2 seed and won twice by pin and twice by decision to earn his first state title.

“Will avenged one of his two losses from this season by beating Central Catholic’s Jackson Meehan in the semifinals,” said Taunton head coach Adilson Galvao. “He also defeated Quinn Bowles in both the D1 South Finals and the State Finals to win the tournaments.”

Buffington opened with a pinfall in his first match. Leading 5-1 in the second period, he pinned the No. 15 seed to advance to the quarterfinal. The match against No. 7 seed Bryant Mason of St. John’s Prep was scoreless going into the final minute, but a late reversal gave Buffington the hard-fought win. In the semifinal against Central Catholic’s Jackson Meehan, Buffington went behind by a point in the first but he got a takedown in the final 10 seconds of the period and pinned his opponent to reach the final.

In the final, Buffington (48-2) faced Boston Latin’s Quinn Bowles, who had upset the top seed in the semis, and he took control right from the start of the match. With a pair of takedowns, Buffington jumped out to a 6-1 lead after one period. Bowles got a point back with an escape early in the second, but Buffington led by four going to the third. He added breathing room with a reversal in the third period and held on over the final minute to earn the 8-3 win and the title.

Click here for full results and a photo gallery from the Hockomock Wrestling Championships at Foxboro High.

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 8:00 PM. There may be a poll posted on Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.

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