Category: Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Raena Crandall, Franklin Field Hockey

Raena Crandall
 
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Franklin junior Raena Crandall has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Nov. 6 through Nov. 12. Crandall is the 10th player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2023-24 school year.

Crandall has four goals, including two game winners, and four assists during Franklin’s playoff run, as the Panthers have rolled into their second state semifinal in the past three seasons. The five-time defending Kelley-Rex champions have outscored their three playoff opponents 14-0, maintaining their unbeaten record (20-0-1) this fall. Crandall was second in the Hock in scoring during the regular season, just one point behind Foxboro’s Mary Collins.

“Raena Crandall is a player I am extremely honored to coach,” said Franklin head coach Michelle Hess. “Raena gives 110% effort and energy every single game and practice. She is tenacious… hard to defend due to her ability to mix up her shots, her stick skills, and her speed.”

The playoffs started with a matchup against No. 29 Beverly. Franklin was held scoreless for 15 minutes, but Crandall scored off an assist from Haley Wernig to put the hosts in front going into halftime. Crandall added a second goal in the second half, as Franklin pulled away for a 5-0 win. In the Sweet Sixteen, Franklin stormed out of the gates to put No. 13 Winchester on its heels. Crandall again opened the scoring with a nice drag move at the top of the circle and then rounding the goalie to slide in what turned out to be a game-winner. She also had three assists in the 6-0 victory. On Saturday, Franklin beat No. 5 Acton-Boxboro 3-0 to reach the Final Four. Crandall assisted on Chloe Essam’s second goal and added the third, lifting a cross from Sophia Cuneo over the pad of the goalie to seal the win.

Click here for photos from the Winchester game.

Click here for photos from the Acton-Boxboro game.

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 10:00PM. 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.

Raena Crandall
Raena Crandall 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. Raena Crandall 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. Raena Crandall 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. Raena Crandall 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. Raena Crandall 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. Raena Crandall 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. Raena Crandall 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. Raena Crandall 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: Braden Shapiro, Oliver Ames Golf

Braden Shapiro
 
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Oliver Ames junior Braden Shapiro has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Oct. 16 through Oct. 22. Shapiro is the seventh player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2023-24 school year.

Shapiro took the individual title at the Hockomock Golf Championships at Thorny Lea Golf Course in Brockton. He finished with a medalist round of 71, just one stroke better than Foxboro’s Zac Georgantas, helping the Tigers win the team title. As a team, OA shot a 219, four strokes better than second place Franklin.

“Braden is incredibly accurate tee to green and has been working very hard year round on his swing and short game at the Golf Academy of New England,” said Oliver Ames head coach Ryan Riley.

Shapiro’s medalist round including a one over par 36 on the front and an even par 35 on the back nine. He birdied the par three third hole to get back to even and added a birdie on the par five eighth. After a bogey on the par three ninth, Shapiro came right back with a birdie on the 10th. He had back-to-back bogeys on the 11th and 12th holes but got a birdie on the par four 14th to move back to one over. Shapiro closed with four straight pars, holding onto his one-stroke lead to the end. In addition to the team title at the Hock Championships, Shapiro and the Tigers took the Davenport division title thanks to a two-stroke win over second-place Mansfield on Oct. 6. Shapiro shot a 38 in that match.

Click here for results and photos from the Hockomock Golf 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 10:00PM. 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.

Braden Shapiro
Braden Shapiro 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. Braden Shapiro 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. Braden Shapiro 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. Braden Shapiro 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. Braden Shapiro 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. Braden Shapiro 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. Braden Shapiro 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. Braden Shapiro 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: Jess Wright, Canton Volleyball

Jess Wright
 
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Canton senior Jess Wright has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Oct. 9 through Oct. 15. Wright is the sixth player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2023-24 school year.

Wright has been leading the way for the Bulldogs this season, helping Canton score three big wins last week and continue their unbeaten (14-0) start. She had double-digit kills in all three matches, as Canton beat Mansfield, Attleboro, and Bishop Feehan to move closer to securing the league title.

“Jess Wright had an outstanding week against strong competition, including two top 10 division 1 teams, totaling 45 kills, 34 digs, 4 aces, and 5 blocks,” said Canton head coach Pat Cawley. “Jess is a complete player, excelling in both offense and defense. Most importantly, Jess is a team player always supporting her teammates and wanting what is best for the team.”

On Tuesday, Canton kicked off the week with a dominating performance against Mansfield. Wright finished with 13 kills and eight digs, helping the Bulldogs at the net and in the back row. Two nights later, Wright was outstanding on the outside in a battle with Kelley-Rex leader Attleboro. She got off to a great start with seven kills in the first set alone, on her way to 22 on the night, as the Bulldogs pulled out a 3-1 win. She added nine digs, three aces, and two blocks. It was only the second time this season that Canton had dropped a set, and it completed a clean sweep of the 2022 Kelley-Rex co-champs. Less than 24 hours later, Canton welcomed D1 contender Bishop Feehan and swept the Shamrocks. Wright had another big all-around match with 10 kills, 17 digs, two blocks, and an ace.

Click here for a recap and photo gallery from the Attleboro match.

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 10:00PM. 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.

Jess Wright
Jess 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. Jess 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. Jess 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. Jess 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. Jess 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. Jess 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. Jess 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. Jess 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: Ella Morgan, King Philip Field Hockey

Ella Morgan
 
By HockomockSports.com Staff

King Philip freshman Ella Morgan has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Oct. 2 through Oct. 8. Morgan is the fifth player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2023-24 school year.

Morgan has been a key part of the KP attack in her first varsity season and she was instrumental in the Warriors picking up three wins last week, scoring five goals and dishing out an assist as KP beat North Attleboro, Hopkinton, and Canton.

“She’s been such a consistent player recording at least a point in all of our games,” said King Philip head coach Kaitlyn Wilder. “Coming into this season we were confident in our offense and then having Ella arrive to join in the mix was a pleasant surprise! Seeing her play in her first ever game and recording a hat trick was impressive…then to think she’s kept up with that pace since then and now leads our team in goals with 15. She’s been incredible, a great addition to our team and has gelled with all the girls. The upperclassmen love the spark she brings to this team and enjoy having her by their side. She has been a key contributor in our team success so far this season!”

KP opened the week against North and the Warriors scored three unanswered goals in the second half to win 5-2. Morgan scored twice and assisted on a third to help KP avoid the upset. On Wednesday, KP took on a Hopkinton team ranked in the top 10 in Div. 2 and came away with a comfortable 7-1 win. Morgan had one of the goals for KP. Two days later, the Warriors faced Canton in a back-and-forth battle of two of the top programs in the Hock. Morgan scored both of KP’s goals in the 2-0 win. Her first came with 16 seconds before halftime, knocking in a rebound after Mara Boldy’s shot was saved, then added another with just 17 seconds left in the third, finding the bottom corner after a long run and nice pass from Boldy left Morgan one-on-one with the goalie.

Click here for a recap and photo gallery from the Canton game.

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 10:00PM. 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.

Ella Morgan
Ella Morgan 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. Ella Morgan 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. Ella Morgan 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. Ella Morgan 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. Ella Morgan 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. Ella Morgan 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. Ella Morgan 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. Ella Morgan 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: Brendan Thomas, Oliver Ames Cross Country

Brendan Thomas
 
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Oliver Ames senior Brendan Thomas has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Sept. 25 through Oct. 1. Thomas is the fourth player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2023-24 school year.

Thomas has led the way for the Tigers this season, finishing first in all three meets to help the three-time defending league champions get off to a perfect start. The senior, who finished second behind teammate Ryan Sarney at last year’s league championship meet, also set a course record in last week’s win over Sharon.

“Brendan made OA history by breaking one of the oldest and fastest course records in the Hockomock League,” said OA coach Kyle Sousa. “Brendan has pushed himself to new limits throughout the last four years and it was a great day for our program to see one of the all time OA greats take the record and the victory in dominating fashion.”

After taking first in the meets at Stoughton and Foxboro, and finishing seventh in the Ocean State Invitational 5K (in a time of 15:41.1), Thomas set a new record in his first home meet of the season. He took first in a time of 15:42, breaking a 10-year-old Borderland State Park course record, which had been set in 2013 by King Philip’s Owen Gonser. Thomas will be back at his home course on Tuesday against Mansfield and can help the Tigers clinch at least a share of a fourth straight Davenport division title.

Click here for a photo gallery from the Stoughton meet.

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 10:00PM. 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.

Brendan Thomas
Brendan Thomas 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. Brendan Thomas 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. Brendan Thomas 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. Brendan Thomas 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. Brendan Thomas 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. Brendan Thomas 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. Brendan Thomas 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. Brendan Thomas 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: Javonte Fernandes, Taunton Soccer


 
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Taunton senior Javonte Fernandes has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Sept. 18 through Sept. 24. Fernandes is the third player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2023-24 school year.

Fernandes has been at the heart of the Tigers getting off to a 4-2 start to the season and challenging for the Kelley-Rex division lead. He scored three times and had an assist last week, as Taunton pulled out a pair of dramatic, one-goal wins against North Attleboro and Mansfield.

“Javonte has really grown into a great player over the years and now is proving it on the field his senior year as a strong leader and captain,” said Taunton head coach Jesue Lopes. “He’s not the most vocal player on the field but definitely leading the team with his positive attitude and through his actions. This past week it happened to come from some amazing goals and assists when we needed them the most. We are looking forward to this week’s performances.”

Coming off a tough loss to league-leading Franklin, Taunton got off to a perfect start against North, scoring in the opening minute. Fernandes picked up the assist on Xavier Mercado’s opener. Against the run of play, Fernandes made it 2-0 after half an hour when he pounced on a loose ball in the box. North battled back and equalized with just seconds left on the clock. Rather than settling for a draw, Taunton sped into the attacking third and won a corner. Christian Rodriguez played it short to Fernandes, who burst into the penalty area and squeezed a shot through traffic for his second of the day and the game-winner with the final kick of the ball. Fernandes added a goal on Friday against Mansfield, as Taunton jumped out to a three-goal lead only to hold off a late Hornets charge and pull out the 3-2 win.

Click here for a recap and photo gallery from the North Attleboro match.

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 10:00PM. 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.

Javonte Fernandes
Javonte Fernandes 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. Javonte Fernandes 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. Javonte Fernandes 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. Javonte Fernandes 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. Javonte Fernandes 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. Javonte Fernandes 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. Javonte Fernandes 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. Javonte Fernandes 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: Mekhala Costello, Canton Soccer

Mekhala Costello
 
By HockomockSports.com Staff

Canton senior Mekhala Costello has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Sept. 11 through Sept. 17. Costello is the second player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2023-24 school year.

Costello has been instrumental in Canton getting off to a perfect 3-0 start to the season. The Bulldogs lead the league with nine goals in three games and have yet to concede one. Costello, a senior midfielder, scored in all three games and is tied for the league lead in goals (four) and points (six) and tied for second in assists (two).

“Mekhala has had a strong week,” said Canton coach Idris Senyonjo. “Her role every game was different and she has been able to adjust game-by-game and it’s her ability to quickly adjust that makes her unpredictable. She is her biggest critic and she still feels she hasn’t reached her full strides yet.”

Canton’s season opener was delayed, making it a busy week for the Bulldogs. In the rain on Monday night, Costello opened the scoring from the penalty spot and then assisted on Emma Cahill’s second half goal that sealed a 2-0 win over North. The next night at Sharon, Costello again had the game-winner (from a Cahill assist) then played a perfect through ball into Cahill for Canton’s third goal in the 4-0 win. On Thursday at Taunton, Costello made it three straight game-winning goals, scoring on an early penalty kick. She added a third with 15 minutes to go, sealing a 3-0 victory.

Click here for a photo gallery from the Sharon match.

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 10:00PM. 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.

Mekhala Costello
Mekhala Costello 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. Mekhala Costello 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. Mekhala Costello 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. Mekhala Costello 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. Mekhala Costello 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. Mekhala Costello 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. Mekhala Costello 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. Mekhala Costello 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: Chris Hanewich, North Attleboro Football

Chris Hanewich
 
By HockomockSports.com Staff

North Attleboro senior Chris Hanewich has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Sept. 4 through Sept. 10. Hanewich is the first player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2023-24 school year.

Hanewich accounted for more than 150 totals yards and four touchdowns (two receiving and two rushing) to help the Rocketeers pull out a 29-19 win over neighboring rival Bishop Feehan. The senior, who battled injuries most of his junior season, had 44 yards on 10 carries and caught four passes for 94 yards, including a TD in the final five minutes that sealed the win for Big Red.

On a sweltering night at a packed Beaupre Field, Hanewich’s impact was immediate. North lined up for its first play from scrimmage in a power set but went with play action and sent Hanewich (lined up at tailback) deep. He got behind the Feehan defense and pulled in a 46-yard touchdown pass from Chase Frisoli to get the Rocketeers off to a perfect start. Hanewich added a seven-yard touchdown and two-point conversion to put North ahead 16-7 and scored from three yards out to extend the lead to 16 before halftime. Late in the fourth quarter, with Feehan hanging around down 10, North faced fourth down from the Shamrocks’ eight. Frisoli looked for Hanewich, who fought cramps throughout the second half, and he was able to leap over double coverage and pull in the score that gave North a 16-point cushion with less than five minutes to play.

Click here for a photo gallery from the game against Bishop Feehan.

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 10:00PM. 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.

Chris Hanewich
Chris Hanewich 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. Chris Hanewich 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. Chris Hanewich 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. Chris Hanewich 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. Chris Hanewich 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. Chris Hanewich 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. Chris Hanewich 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. Chris Hanewich 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.