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2025 Hockomock League Softball Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2025 Hockomock League Softball Preview
Attleboro
2024 Record: 14-7
2024 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 32
Coach: Mark Homer
Attleboro has been right behind the top two teams in the league (and arguably the state) for the past few seasons and the Bombardiers again look like the team best positioned to challenge Taunton and King Philip in the Kelley-Rex standings. Despite some key players lost to graduation, Attleboro’s lineup looks balanced and experienced.
The key for the Bombardiers will be in the circle. Junior Jenna Callahan and sophomore Lola Ronayne give Attleboro a strong one-two punch, enabling them to change things up mid-game and give rest when needed over the course of the season. When not pitching, both play shortstop and are consistent threats at the plate.
Senior Emily Eby will return at second base, senior Madison Moran is back at third, and senior Lily McGilvray will add leadership to the outfield. Attleboro will lean on its experienced players early in the season, as the Bombardiers get the underclassmen up to speed with playing at the varsity level.
“We as a program collectively will work together to be successful, win more games than we lose, and have fun throughout it all,” said Attleboro coach Mark Homer. “Our motto is that we are a better team today than we were yesterday, but not as good as we will be tomorrow.”
Canton
2024 Record: 6-14
2024 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Sandy Lombardi
Canton is going to lean on its returning, experienced players to try and get back into the tournament conversation, looking to end a six-year playoff drought. The Bulldogs will need to force their way up the standings in a Davenport division that has become even more competitive with the return of North Attleboro.
The Bulldogs will be young in the circle. Sophomore Reilly MacEachern is back after a solid rookie campaign and will split time with freshman Kennedy Burke, and sophomore Fiona Trendell will work with the staff behind the dish. Canton will hope that MacEachern can build off the experience of her first varsity season and keep competing against the league’s best. Seniors Chloe Guerschuny (second base), Kailyn Durham (centerfield), and Klara Redquest (left field) will be key on-field leaders this season.
Junior Abby Stock will step in at first base and will try to replicate some of the production from graduating all-star Jess Wright. Junior Caitlyn Reynolds will jump into right field and fellow juniors Kayley Furbush and Kiera Yu, senior Hannah King, and sophomore Delany Clegg are looking to fill the open spots at third base and shortstop. Senior Amy Murphy and junior Emerson Martin are versatile players who can come off the bench and fill multiple positions.
“We have a talented group of players this year who have been working hard this preseason,” said Canton coach Sandy Lombardi. “We are looking forward to competing against the talented teams in the Hockomock League.”
Foxboro
2024 Record: 14-8 (Davenport co-champion)
2024 Finish: Reached Div. 3 Round of 16
Coach: Mark Maguire
After waiting 50 years between league championships, Foxboro has won back-to-back Davenport division titles. The Warriors return all but one starter from last year and look poised for a three-peat. This year’s goal is to not only take the Davenport crown outright (would be the first outright title since 1972) but also make some noise in the Div. 3 tournament.
Foxboro has plenty of pitching to lean on this season with the return of seniors (and Bentley-commits) Vittoria Cuscia and Emma Callahan. Cuscia will be the primary starter and has been a league all-star each of the past two seasons. Callahan can step in and pick up wins when called upon, while also being the team’s spark plug at the top of the lineup and giving the Warriors solid play at second. Senior Ava Hill adds experience and athleticism behind the plate and has worked with both pitchers for a couple of seasons.
Juniors Mia Flanagan (third base) and Meghan Kelley (shortstop) are three-year starters on the left side and are solid performers in the field and at the plate. Sophomore Brynn Allen (first base) joins Callahan on the right side. Senior Natalia Leach will return in left and classmate Jillian Slattery is back in center. Juniors Emma Fisler and Isabelle Theis, sophomores Jocelyn Hillery and Olivia Jaworski, and freshmen Mackenzie Crockford and Ruby Klos give the Warriors plenty of athletes who can produce off the bench.
“Our strengths are leadership provided by the seniors and captain Meghan Kelley,” Foxboro coach Mark Maguire said. “Offensively we have a great mix of speed with some pop throughout our lineup. We look to be competitive in every game. The girls are excited for the challenge of the Hockomock League.”
Franklin
2024 Record: 8-13
2024 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 32
Coach: Breanna Shaffer
Franklin has been on the cusp of challenging the top teams in the Kelley-Rex for a couple of seasons and the Panthers are hoping that an experienced lineup, depth in the circle, and the return of several big bats will make the difference this spring.
The Panthers have plenty of arms to throw at the league’s tough lineups. Juniors Sophia Sacramone and Ciara O’Brien are both back from last year and both gained valuable experience. Sophomore Abby Souza gives Franklin a third pitcher that could see time this season. Senior Marley Allen is back behind the plate and her leadership and relationship with the pitchers will be important from game to game.
Senior first baseman Sarah Boozang remains one of the league’s top hitters and she gives the Panthers a tough out and run-producer in the heart of the order. Sophomore Olivia Ross will start at second, junior Ella Weston is back to play short, and junior Ava Florest will be back at third. Sophomore Brooke Gatewood is a strong utility player to come off the bench in the infield. The outfield includes senior Josie Drucker in right, junior Brooke Bonetti and senior Sophie Arena will be in left, and sophomore Amelia Rakitin is taking over in center. Junior Lily Santiago will see time in the outfield this spring.
“We are excited about the talent we have this season!” said Franklin coach Breanna Shaffer. “This senior class is determined to work hard and compete every day to achieve our goals for the season.”
King Philip
2024 Record: 17-10
2024 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Final
Coach: Kate Fallon-Comeau
King Philip has been arguably the second-best team in the state for the past two seasons but has been knocked out in the semifinal and final by league rival Taunton. Despite graduating several key players from last year’s lineup, the Warriors remain not only one of the teams to beat in the Hock but also in Div. 1.
Junior pitcher McCoy Walsh remains a key player for the Warriors. When she is on her game, as she was through the majority of last season’s playoff run, then KP knows it can beat anyone. Senior Liv Petrillo is back at shortstop and will be a big bat in the middle of the order. Junior Ali Gill has been one of the league’s best players for two years. She returns in center field (and might see time in the infield) and will continue to be a spark for the offense. Senior Allie Cecere will take over at first this season and give Walsh a rest in the circle, while senior Lucy Weineck has an injury to start the season but the Warriors hope she can give the lineup a boost later in the regular season.
Sophomore Kiera Lawrence returns in the outfield and will take a bigger role in the lineup. Junior Lauren Griffin and sophomore Bailey Cederbaum will split time behind the plate this season. Freshmen Annabelle Curran, Cheyenne Murray, and Liv Wainwright look ready to step right in and make an instant impact with their athleticism and versatility. Sophomores Kelly Donahue and Lexi Gebhard and junior Leah Hayes will add depth and can contribute in multiple spots. Sophomore Anna Cusano and freshman Reegan Durden are additional arms that KP can rely on over the course of the season.
“We’re excited for a fresh start this season,” said KP coach Kate Fallon-Comeau. “The team has been working hard, and we’re ready to compete, grow, and leave it all on the field.”
Mansfield
2024 Record: 13-8
2024 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Ernie Ortega
While Foxboro and Oliver Ames shared the league title for the second year in a row, Mansfield quietly put together a strong campaign, finished just one game out of first, and won 13 games overall. Former Abington coach Ernie Ortega takes over this season, following the retirement of Lori Letendre, and he is optimistic that the Hornets can be in the title mix again this spring.
The starting lineup is still in flux, as expected with a new coaching staff learning about its roster, but the Hornets, despite graduating eight players, have an experienced core returning to lead the way. Senior Julia Marinkovic and junior Avery Lake will provide leadership on and off the field and bring great softball IQ to the lineup. The development of junior pitcher Dani Jameson will be key, as she builds on the experience of facing the league’s tough lineups.
Junior Allie Koppy and sophomores Mary Donovan, Ava Scotti, Emmy Peterson, and Ashleigh Cromack are all back from last year and Mansfield will rely on their athleticism. Sienna Niccoloro, Hanna Soares, Jennylise Sequeira, Gabrielle Rogers, Claire Rea, and Gabriella Mazzeo are all new faces who are ready to step in and make an instant impact.
“After playing our scrimmages, we are cautiously optimistic, and looking into a very competitive season,” Ortega said. “With a new coaching staff, Mansfield softball is on the move and looking forward to taking the field.”
Milford
2024 Record: 10-12
2024 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Steve DiVitto
Milford had a lot of positives last season with 10 wins and a second straight playoff appearance and nearly pulled an upset of Milton in the Round of 32. The Hawks graduated six players from last year’s team so there are open positions that will need to be filled this spring but there are some new faces that look ready to make major contributions.
Senior third baseman Cae Pellegrini will be the lynchpin of the Milford lineup and has been one of the top power hitters in the league for the past couple of seasons. Senior Olivia Baglione can play short or center and brings a lot of speed to the lineup. Senior Gianna Santiago will compete for time in multiple positions. The junior class is strong with Ava Baglione in center, Angelina Bonina in the circle and at first, and Katelyn Kearnan in a corner outfield spot. Junior Isabella Loscerbo will be behind the plate and classmate Lucia Testa will compete for a spot at second.
Milford also has three sophomores and three freshmen on the roster. Sophomores Lilah Driscoll, Amelia Maloney, and Kyla Nashawaty all bring athleticism and versatility. The freshmen will have big roles to play, as all three are pitchers and exciting additions to the lineup. Avery Macchi and Lauren Williams are righties and Brooke Stokes is a lefty who will also contribute in the outfield when she’s not in the circle.
“We are looking to take the next step with a young roster,” said Milford coach Steve DiVitto. “This group has been focused in the offseason and early on to continue the strides this program has made. We say it every year – this is the best league in the state – we can’t wait for the chance to compete at the highest level.”
North Attleboro
2024 Record: 5-15
2024 Finish: Missed playoffs
Coach: Jamie Duffy
North Attleboro coach Jamie Duffy is hoping that the experience she and the team gained during her first season will have the Rocketeers poised to turn things around this spring and get back into the playoff hunt. Despite graduating three players who contributed throughout the season, all 10 of the players who saw significant playing time last season are back and North will be hoping to make some noise in its return to the Davenport division.
Senior leadership will be key this season. Maryellen Charette can play behind the plate or at third, Arianna McDavitt was the team’s starting pitcher last year, Emily Tucker will start at second, and Mary Rogers will be in left. Junior Grace Forman is also a key player for the Rocketeers whether it’s in the outfield or taking her turn in the circle.
Juniors Molly Willey (shortstop), Lucy Palmer (catcher/third base), and Jill Lewicki (first base) form an experienced infield, while junior Brooklyn Hasler and sophomore Ava Pratt are back in the outfield. North has a few newcomers who add depth and versatility in the lineup. Senior Alex Saviolakis, sophomore Gracyn Cuzzi, and freshmen Kate Jurgens and Lindsey DeGirolamo will all contribute right away.
Duffy said, “We are looking confident at the plate with some real potential for power throughout the lineup. They’ve come in with an overall sense of confidence there and it’s great to see. As a group they all are ready and eager to get to work and have created a really positive dynamic already. They’ve been playing together for a long time and have a great chemistry.”
Oliver Ames
2024 Record: 12-9 (Davenport co-champion)
2024 Finish: Reached Div. 2 preliminary round
Coach: Lindsey Allison
Oliver Ames shared the Davenport division title with Foxboro each of the past two seasons and the Tigers bring a strong lineup back this spring with the goal of winning the title outright for the first time since 2012 and making a run in the state tournament.
The Tigers have one of the league’s top middle infield combos in senior second baseman Devon Morris, who has been a consistent threat at the plate for three seasons, and sophomore shortstop Katie Berg, who batted 0.406 as a freshman. In the field and at bat, that duo will be a constant menace for the opposition. Senior Taylor Marino had an ERA of under 4.00 last season and her experience in the circle facing some of the state’s best lineups will be crucial for OA’s chances at a three-peat. Sophomore Jackie Solimine takes over behind the plate and the Tigers are excited about adding her speed and power in the lineup.
OA has plenty of experience in the roster. Seniors Ava Tracia and Annabelle will be back in the outfield this season and classmate Emily Martin takes over at first base. Junior Lindsey Solomon will be at third after an impressive sophomore season at the hot corner. OA coach Lindsey Allison is also hoping an influx of underclassman talent will give the Tigers a new dimension in the lineup.
“OA is returning some talented athletes from last season, all of whom are eager to pick up right where they left off,” Allison said. “The culture on this team is incredible; they show up every day ready to work hard, with a list of personal and team goals they want to work on every day. We are looking forward to another great season, making the state tournament, and continuing to be a top contender for the Davenport title.”
Sharon
2024 Record: 0-20
2024 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Heather Poliferno
Sharon is making the move to the Kelley-Rex division this season but head coach Heather Poliferno hasn’t changed much in terms of preparation. The Eagles will continue focusing on building skills and working hard to battle against the depth of the Hockomock League.
The Eagles will lean on returning players to try and earn a first league win since 2021 and their first win overall since 2023. Junior center fielder Kapri Brimhall will be a leader on the diamond this spring after batting 0.364 last year. Sophomore Lily Xavier will be back behind the plate to catch classmate Alexa Newbold. The duo is growing together and that developing connection has a lot of potential.
Freshman Sadie Meixel is a newcomer to watch this year and Poliferno is excited about what she can contribute at the plate and the new dynamic she brings to the lineup. Senior captains Haily Fernando and Mikayla Lai will be important voices on and off the field to keep the Eagles heading in the right direction.
Poliferno said, “There is a lot of potential in this team, and I’m very excited to see what we can do!”
Stoughton
2024 Record: 4-15
2024 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Laura Whittaker
Stoughton battled through a series of injuries in 2024 and the Black Knights dropped down the Davenport standings as a result, finishing with four wins. This spring, Stoughton is hoping to bounce back and get into the state tournament conversation with a combination of experienced returners and a talented crop of underclassmen.
Junior Julia Monaghan is back in the circle to be the team’s starting pitcher with freshman Lily Shirey jumping in to give the Black Knights depth on the mound. Sophomore Addison Greenlaw returns behind the plate and that year of varsity experience should be a big boost for the whole staff. Senior Caitlin Driscoll returns in center and in the middle of the order. Also in the outfield are juniors Megan McGowan and Isabella Kuznitz and freshmen Raegan Costello and Kayla Monaghan.
Senior Lauren Price will be the leader on the infield, which has the potential to be strong defensively this year. Senior Chiara Nallar, junior Emersyn Grover, and sophomores Siena Schwenzfeier and Kelsey Whitman will all play big roles this season. Senior Grace Weisenberger will be back as a power threat in the heart of the order.
“The aggressive and intelligent play by the Stoughton team will be something to watch in 2025,” said Stoughton coach Laura Whittaker.
Taunton
2024 Record: 25-0 (Kelley-Rex champion)
2024 Finish: Won Div. 1 State Championship
Coach: Michelle Raposo
Taunton has won three of the last five Kelley-Rex division titles and five straight Div. 1 championships. After a perfect season in 2024, expectations remain sky-high for the most consistent program in the state and the Tigers remain the favorite to bring home another trophy at the end of the season.
It is an experienced, talented lineup that returns this season. Senior Catherine Larson will take over in the circle from Gatorade Player of the Year Sam Lincoln. Larson is a five-year varsity player and, while the backup starter last year, has started in a state final, so she has plenty of experience to compete with the state’s best. Senior shortstop Brooke Aldrich is also back for her fifth season on varsity. She delivers solid defense and is a clutch hitter in the middle of the lineup (batted 0.600 in the tournament last year).
Junior Mia Torres is a three-year starter in the outfield and she’s the catalyst for Taunton’s offense, setting the table for the power hitters. Sophomore Bella Bourque is heading into her third season as the starting third baseman and has been one of the league’s top hitters for the past two years. Sophomore Aniyah Bailey had a breakout freshman season, hitting seven homers, driving in 40 runs, and providing composure behind the plate. Sophomore Madison Crowley and juniors Gracie Oliveira and Victoria Corrao add depth and athleticism for the Tigers in various positions and will be counted on to take bigger roles this season.
“Every season presents its own set of challenges, but this group has the right mix of talent, leadership, and heart,” said Taunton coach Michelle Raposo. “These girls are already so bonded, and they’re fully committed to each other on the field. I love their intensity and the way they root for one another. It’s something special.”
2025 Hockomock League Softball Preview
Monday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 02/21/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Basketball
Attleboro, 67 vs. Durfee, 42 – Final – After falling behind in the first quarter, Attleboro dominated the final three quarters to earn a season sweep of Durfee. Playing shorthanded without leading scorer Evan Houle, the Bombardiers got a huge boost from junior Jaiden Outland, who hit four three pointers and finished with career-high 18 points to pace the Attleboro offense. Durfee held a 18-14 lead after eight minutes but Attleboro came storming back in a 22-point second quarter with Outland netting eight point, Jake Struminski adding six of his eight points, and Colin Morais chipping in with five of his 15 points. The Bombardiers won the second quarter 22-5, taking a 36-23 lead into the locker room.
Canton, 66 vs. Fenway, 49 – Final – Holding a six point lead at the break, Canton used a 19-point third quarter to stretch the lead and eventually finish off Fenway for the second time in as many days. The Bulldogs got scoring contributions from six players in the big third quarter with senior Lanse Dorcelus scoring six of his team-high 16 points, senior Nate Mei adding five of his 13 points, and Matt Chafin (11 points), Dillon Nguyen, Conor Hunter, and Bahsor Mahn (eight points) all scored in the quarter as Canton turned its halftime lead (32-26) in a 51-36 advantage going into the fourth. Jacob Solomon added a trio of threes and finished with nine points.
Foxboro, 58 vs. Medfield, 54 – Final – Tied at halftime, Foxboro pulled ahead for good with a big third quarter to land a key win over Division 2 foe Medfield. Foxboro had a 20-15 lead after a quarter but the teams went into the locker room at halftime deadlocked, 30-30. Five different Foxboro players scored in the third and the Warriors had their best defensive frame of the game, winning the third 17-9. Alex Penders had five of his 14 points, Andrew Finn and Cam Barreira each sank a three, Sam Golub (nine points) added a basket, and Dylan Gordon had four of his team-high 22 points to help Foxboro pull away.
Franklin, 43 vs. Leominster, 30 – Final – Anchored by one of its best defensive efforts of the season, Franklin landed an impressive win over one of the two ranked teams in Division 2. Junior Ben Harvey had a fantastic showing on the defensive end, holding one of Central Mass’ best players Justin Dadah Jr. to just one three-pointer in the fourth quarter. The Panthers used a 16-0 run across the first and second quarters to create separation. Sophomore Sean O’Leary scored eight of his 11 points in the opening half while Harvey got it going on the offensive end with six points in the second. Geino Scaringello gave the Franklin offense a big boost in the second half with all of his nine points coming over the final two frames.
King Philip, 68 vs. Falmouth, 36 – Final – King Philip poured in 26 points in the third quarter to run away with a big win over Falmouth in the first round of the Somerset-Berkley tournament. The Warriors built a 27-16 lead at halftime, getting a trio of three-pointers from Grant Kinney in the first half and one apiece from Braeden Sottile (10 points) and freshman Tommy Kilroy. Junior Will Laplante took over in the third, hitting three more threes and went on to finish with 16 of his team-high 24 points after the halftime break. Charlie Grant and Sottile also hit threes in the third quarter for KP, who had 12 makes from three-point range.
Mansfield, 56 vs. Westford Academy, 41 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game. Mansfield struggled in the opening quarter against Westford’s zone, but the Hornets turned things around in the second quarter to send the teams into the locker room tied. In the second half, Mansfield locked down defensively, allowing only one point in the third and 12 points in the half, to pull out a win against a team ranked in the top 10 in Div. 1 and advance to the final of the Roundball Classic. Matt Hyland led all scorers with 16, 10 in the second half, and added nine rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Chris Hill added 13, including seven in the second to help the Hornets even up the game and 4-for-4 from the line in the fourth quarter. Andrew Slaney nailed four threes, including two in the first to keep Mansfield close, and finished with 12 points. Mansfield hit eight from beyond the arc as a team and will face the winner of Whitman-Hanson and Brockton in Wednesday’s final.
Milford, 46 vs. Shrewsbury, 57 – Final
Sharon, 59 vs. Walpole, 71 – Final – Sharon trailed by just three at halftime but Walpole exploded for 27 points in the third quarter to run away with the win in the championship game of the Davenport Classic. Sophomore Nate Katznelson dropped a career-high 27 points for the Eagles, but Walpole’s balanced attack — five players scored in the third — and successful three-point shooting in the third (five makes) ended up the difference.
Stoughton, 59 vs. Milton, 38 – Final – After a back-and-forth first quarter, Stoughton dominated the middle quarters to build a double digit lead that never relinquished the rest of the way. Junior Rayan Sablon hit four three-pointers in the first half and finished with 22 of his career-high 31 points to help the Black Knights get the win. Connor Andrews added nine of his 17 points in the opening half as Stoughton built a 34-19 lead at halftime and had a 46-25 lead going into the fourth.
Taunton, 77 @ New Bedford, 42 – Final – Taunton senior Trent Santos scored his 1,000th career point as the Tigers rolled to a big win to finish the regular season. Santos finished with 29 points in the win and hit the milestone with — fittingly — a pull up three in transition in the fourth quarter. Santos had five threes in the game and 10 total makes. Chris Volcy came off the bench and scored half of his 12 points in Taunton’s 25-point second quarter, turning a close game into a blowout by halftime (43-21). Faisal Mass added eight points for Taunton, which had nine players get in the scoring column.
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Girls Basketball
Attleboro, 61 @ Durfee, 30 – Final – The Bombardiers held Durfee to 12 points in the first half, building a 32-12 lead through two quarters and never looking back to record a fifth straight win. Meghan Gordon scored 12 of her 16 points and Lindsey Perry scored all seven of her points in the first half to get Attleboro off to a great start. Vanessa Ellis scored 13 points (eight in the second half) and Rylie Camacho buried four three-pointers and finished with 12. Avery Vieira scored six of her eight points in the fourth.
Foxboro, 61 vs. Cambridge, 30 – Final – Kailey Sullivan scored 23 points, knocking down five three-pointers, as the Warriors rolled to a big win in the opening round of the Warrior Classic. Nine players scored for Foxboro, which will face Walpole on Tuesday night in the final.
Mansfield, 54 vs. Westford Academy, 55 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game. Abigail Chambers hit a three from six feet behind the arc with only 4.5 on the clock and Westford pulled out a come from behind win in the first round of the Roundball Classic. The Hornets had led 54-48 in the closing minutes, but Westford closed the game on a 7-0 run. Abby Wager scored a team-high 22 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, to pace the Hornets. She added six rebounds and four steals. Kara Santos chipped in with nine points (five in the fourth) and Bridget Hanley added nine points, five assist, and two blocks. Natlya Gill came off the bench and scored seven points. Mansfield will face Natick on Wednesday afternoon in the consolation round of the tournament.
Taunton, 52 vs. New Bedford, 59 – Final – Taunton and New Bedford had a shootout in the second half, as the teams combined for 68 points, but the Tigers weren’t able to pull off a comeback in the season finale and the Whalers earned a split of the season series. Kameron St. Pierre had a team-high 17 points for the Tigers, all of them in the second half, and knocked down three from beyond the arc. Liv Gannon scored nine, all in the first half, and Cali Melo and Abby Souza each scored eight points for the Tigers.
Canton, 46 @ Westwood, 40 – Final – The Bulldogs closed out the regular season by winning the title at the Riley Classic and beating one of the teams ahead of them in the Div. 2 power rankings. Fay Gallery scored 17 points, dished our four assists, and had three steals to lead the way for Canton. Kiara Cerruti added 16 points and three steals and Sydney Gallery had seven points, five boards, and three assists. Canton also got a lot of help on the glass, with Han Hong and Erin Beatty each pulling down six rebounds and Samya DaSilva grabbing five boards. Marissa Staffiere made a pair of clutch free throws at the end to help seal the win. Fay Gallery was named tournament MVP and Cerruti was named to the all-tournament team.
King Philip, 49 vs. Archbishop Williams, 28 – Final – KP jumped out to a 16-2 lead after one quarter and extended that lead to 34-6 at halftime, running away with a big win in the consolation round of the end-of-season tournament. The Warriors had 48 points through three quarters. All 14 players saw time on the court and 11 ended up on the score sheet. Liv Lafond led the Warriors with 10 points, while Emily Sawyer had eight and Kylie Watson and Julia Marsden each scored seven points in the win. Olivia Ali knocked down a three-pointer for her first career varsity points.
Boys Hockey
North Attleboro, 1 vs. Walpole, 3 – Final
Mansfield, 3 vs. King Philip, 6 – Final
Stoughton, 1 @ Rockland, 2 – Final (OT) – After being shutout by Rockland in the first time around, Stoughton pushed the Bulldogs to the limit this time around before falling in overtime. Joe McNulty had the goal for the Black Knights, Steven Westerlund had a strong game defensively, and Chris Andrade played well in net with 29 saves.
Girls Hockey
Mansfield/Oliver Ames, 4 vs. Dedham, 0 – Final – MOA freshman Emma Rabinovich sparked the offense with her first career goal less than a minute into the game and the Warriors never looked back, skating to a shutout win over Dedham. Rabinovich lit the lamp 30 seconds into the game and then Kylie O’Keefe doubled the lead with a minute left in the period to make it 2-0. Cammy Shanteler (from O’Keefe) and Cataline Kipp each added a goal for the Warriors. Jess Widdop made 35 saves in net to earn the shutout for MOA.
King Philip, 5 vs. Milton, 0 – Final
Friday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 02/11/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Basketball
Taunton, 52 @ Attleboro, 48 – Final – Taunton senior Trent Santos sank a pair of free throws with 4.9 seconds left to ice the win for the Tigers. Santos scored eight of his 16 points in the final frame, hitting of half of his four three-point field goals to lead the Tigers, who trailed 14-9 after a quarter but held the hosts to two points in the second quarter to seize a 20-16 edge at the break. A three-pointer from Attleboro’s Evan Houle put the Bombardiers up 41-38 with four minutes to go but Taunton sophomore Cyrus Morrisette finished a tough take to the rim, Tristan Herry (14 points) drew an offensive foul, and a layup from from Faisal Mass put the Tigers ahead 42-41. Colin Morais (20 points) hit two free throws as Attleboro jumped ahead again but a tough floater in the lane from Herry gave Taunton the lead again, this time for good. Santos added a three with 90 seconds to go to pad Taunton’s lead. Evan Houle added 14 points for the Bombardiers, hitting four three-pointers in the second half.
North Attleboro, 38 @ Canton, 59 – Final – Canton connected on eight of its 10 three-pointers in the first half, racing out to a big lead that it never relinquished in a win over North. Nate Mei (13 points) had two of his triples in the first eight minutes and Lanse Dorcelus scored 18 of his 20 points in the first half as Canton established double-digit leads at the end of the first quarter (21-10) and at halftime (38-15). Matt Chafin and Ashton Cetoute added third quarter triples to help the Bulldogs keep a large lead (51-26) going into the final quarter. Brody Rosenberg and Givany Carney each had 12 points for the Rocketeers.
Sharon, 64 @ Foxboro, 60 – Final – Locked in a close contest the entire way for the second straight game, Sharon emerged with a hard-fought victory on the road over Foxboro. The Eagles’ largest lead of the second half peaked at nine less than a minute into the second half, but it was closer than that the rest of the way. In fact, a 10-0 burst from the Warriors quickly erased that and the teams stayed within two possessions the rest of the way. Sharon carried a 53-51 lead into the fourth quarter and got five points from Matt Baur (16 points), four from Jacob McLoughlin (nine points) and a bucket from John Baez (nine points) to hold on for the win. Dylan Gordon (16 points) banked in a three with just under four minutes to to cut the deficit to one, 59-58 but a strong take from McLoughlin a minute later pushed it back to three. Alex Penders (16 points) cleaned up his own miss with 2:30 to go to one again cut it to one. McLoughlin hit a floater with under a minute to go and Baur added a free throw and the Eagles ended the game without giving up a point over the final two minutes. Donyae Pierre had a big first half for the Eagles, scoring all 12 of his points then to help the Eagles establish a 38-32 halftime lead.
King Philip, 63 @ Milford, 65 – Final – Milford senior Justin Luchini grabbed an offensive rebound and kissed it off the backboard with 1.6 seconds left to give the Scarlet Hawks the win over King Philip. Milford missed on its first layup attempt but Luchini (19 points) poked the rebound free and put it back up and in for the winner. Milford held a 42-29 lead at halftime before King Philip came storming back. Senior Paul Roberts added 14 points, freshman Andrew Rivera added nine points, and junior Wyatt Zagami chipped in with eight points for Milford.
Mansfield, 56 @ Franklin, 55 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Stoughton, 46 @ Oliver Ames, 42 – Final – Anchored by senior guard Josh Rivera, Stoughton had one of its best defensive performances to secure a road win at OA and its first season sweep of the Tigers since the 2010-2011 season. Defense was the story for both teams from the get go, with OA taking an 8-7 lead after one and Stoughton carrying a 17-14 lead into the locker room at halftime. The Black Knights got the offense going, closing the third on a run capped by a three from junior Rayan Sablon (career-high 26 points) at the buzzer. Sablon went on to score 10 points in the fourth for Stoughton, who pushed the lead to as much as nine before a couple of threes from OA’s Zach Tagliamonte (10 points). Rivera capped it with three free throws down the stretch. CJ Williams added a team-high 12 points for the Tigers.
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Girls Basketball
Attleboro, 81 @ Taunton, 47 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game. – Attleboro’s offense was clicking on all cylinders on Friday night, as the Bombardiers scored at least 19 points in each quarter to pull out the road win. Meghan Gordon scored 30 points and pulled down 14 rebounds to lead Attleboro, which also got 12 points and 14 rebounds off the bench from freshman Vanessa Ellis. Taunton started well on senior night, as Olivia Gannon scored all eight of her points and Abby Souza scored four of her nine in the first quarter, but Gordon was also on fire from the opening tip, matching Taunton’s total with 14 points in the first eight minutes. Attleboro extended its lead in the second with Gordon scoring seven and the Bombardiers knocking down three triples. Kameron St. Pierre (team-high 16 points) kept the Tigers close by knocking down four from deep and racking up 12 points. Attleboro stormed out of the break with a 22-point third quarter to break the game open. Gordon added another seven, while Lindsey Perry scored six and Lily Routhier added four. Kayla Goldrick scored nine points and dished out eight assists for the Bombardiers, while Routhier, Perry, and Avery Vieira had eight points apiece. Cali Melo had four points, three steals, and three assists and Jillian Doherty had four points for the Tigers.
Canton, 71 @ North Attleboro, 41 – Final – Kiara Cerruti scored a game-high 23 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the Bulldogs to the road win. In the process, Cerruti became the program’s all-time leading scorer with 1,068 points, surpassing the 1,057 points of Eileen Morneau. The game was tied at 7-7 after one, but then Canton went on a run, outscoring North 21-5 in the second to take control. Both teams found a rhythm on offense in the third, as they combined for 36 points, but a 24-12 fourth quarter put the game away for the Bulldogs. Fay Gallery added 13 points, five rebounds, and seven assists and Erin Beatty had eight points and six boards for Canton. Maia Mahoney added six points and Han Hong had four assists in the win. Summer Doherty was North’s top scorer, finishing with 15 points (all in the second half) and Taylor McMath had seven.
Foxboro, 72 @ Sharon, 52 – Final – Foxboro bounced back with a big win on the road and clinched its place in the state tournament. The Warriors were led by its underclassman backcourt, as freshman Kailey Sullivan scored a career-high 26 points and sophomore Camryn Collins finished with 24. Jasmine Davis scored 19 points to lead the Eagles and Rachael Hager added 17.
Franklin, 65 @ Mansfield, 34 – Final
Milford, 29 @ King Philip, 35 – Final – The Warriors outscored Milford 11-5 in the fourth quarter to pull out a defensive struggle. The first quarter was a struggle for both teams on the offensive end and finished 5-4. In the second, KP found the range to score 13 points and extend the lead to eight at the break. Maddie Paschke and Leah Santoro each scored four points in the quarter to help KP build its lead. Both would finish with six on the night. The Hawks stormed back in the third, coming out of halftime with a 14-6 quarter to tie things up heading to the fourth. Maddalena Mannucci Pacini scored six of her game-high 11 points in the third and Emily Croteau added all four of her points in the frame. KP got baskets from five different players in the fourth and held Milford to two made baskets to seal the win. Emily Sawyer led the way for the Warriors with eight points and Julia Marsden added five. Jill Araujo scored five for the Hawks and Khatrina Leger chipped in with four.
Oliver Ames, 70 @ Stoughton, 27 – Final – Oliver Ames built a double-digit lead by halftime and never looked back in a win on the road at Stoughton. Caroline Peper and Jasmyn Cooper each scored 15 points for the Tigers, who led 31-15 at the halftime break. Anna Murphy chipped in with 10 points for the visitors. Senior Kate Bulger led all scorers for Stoughton with 11 points and sophomore Alyssa Edwards grabbed eight boards.
Boys Hockey
Mansfield, 2 @ Canton, 7 – Final
Girls Hockey
Canton, 4 vs. Lincoln-Sudbury, 0 – Final – Audrey Koen scored a pair of goals and Carolyn Durand made 19 saves to earn the shutout, as Canton picked up a big non-league win. It is the fifth straight win for the Bulldogs. Tess Khoury scored one and had a pair of assists, while Payton McDonough had a goal and assist. Allie McCabe had two helpers in the win.
St. Pierre Catches Fire, Lifts Taunton Past Milford
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Tuesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 01/25/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Basketball
Attleboro, 77 @ Sharon, 68 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Mansfield, 56 @ Canton, 41 – Final – Mansfield opened the game with a dominating first quarter and never looked back to get a win on the road at Canton. The Hornets raced out to a 9-2 lead and then scored 10 points over the final three minutes to establish a 19-4 advantage at the end of the first quarter. Junior Chris Hill scored eight of his 11 points in the opening quarter and Mansfield seized a 27-14 lead at halftime. Caden Colby scored nine of his 12 points in the third to help the Hornets pull away in the second half. Senior Matt Hyland also scored 12 points for the Hornets while Canton senior Lanse Dorcelus scored a game-high 17 points.
Milford, 46 @ Foxboro, 61 – Final – A big first quarter helped Foxboro establish a double-digit lead that it never surrendered the rest of the way to take its second win in as many days. Sam Golub hit a pair of threes and scored nine of his 13 point sin the first quarter as the Warriors jumped out to a 20-3 lead after eight minutes of play. From there, it was an even game with Dylan Gordon scoring eight points in the second and seven more in the fourth, finishing with a game-high 22 points. Junior Alex Penders chipped in with 15 points for the Warriors. Sophomore Jake Soares led the Scarlet Hawks with 13 points while freshman Luca Testa added 10 points.
King Philip, 54 @ Oliver Ames, 65 – Final – After a close first quarter, Oliver Ames nearly doubled up on King Philip between the second and third quarters to grab a key crossover win at home. The Tigers took a 20-17 lead after one quarter but held the visiting Warriors to eight points in the second, grabbing a 37-25 halftime lead, and then limited KP to nine points in the third to push the advantage to 50-34 going into the fourth quarter. Junior Zach Tagliamonte got the hosts off to a strong start, scoring 15 of the team’s 20 first quarter points. Tagliamonte finished with a game-high 30 points while Drew Baxter added 13 points for OA, who hit 27 shots from the floor. King Philip had six players connect from downtown for a total of 10 three-pointers. Senior Braeden Sottile hit two of them and finished with a team-high 12 points while senior Charlie Grant also knocked down a pair for 10 points.
Franklin, 71 @ Stoughton, 43 – Final – Franklin had four players score in double figures and used a big third quarter to run away with a win on the road at Stoughton. Senior Sean Vinson (19 points), sophomore Henry Digiorgio (15 points), sophomore Andrew O’Neill (13 points), and sophomore Sean O’Leary (10 points) accounted for 11 of Franklin’s 13 made three-pointers on the night. Digiorgio and O’Leary each hit one in the third and O’Neill knocked down a pair and had a total of 10 points in the third as the Panthers turned a 10-point halftime lead (30-20) into a comfortable 57-37 advantage going into the fourth quarter. Junior Rayan Sablon led the way for the Black Knights with 15 points.
Taunton, 60 @ North Attleboro, 33 – Final – Trent Santos and Troy Santo each knocked down a pair of first quarter three-pointers as the Tigers grabbed an early lead but Taunton needed a big second half to pull away from a pesky North Attleboro side. Taunton led 22-13 after a quarter but a prepared and pesky North defense limited the Tigers to just five points (all from Tristan Herry) in the second quarter as the Rocketeers closed the gap to five, 27-22, at halftime. Taunton responded by limited the hosts to just four points in the third as Trent Santos (17 points), Herry (15 points), and Faisal Mass (14 points) each had a pair of baskets to push the lead back to double-digits, 39-26, going into the fourth. Taunton’s strong defense continued, holding North to seven in the final frame while the offense came back alive for 21 points. Casey Poirier led North Attleboro with 10 points.
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Girls Basketball
Sharon, 32 @ Attleboro, 61 – Final – Meghan Gordon scored a game-high 31 points to power Attleboro to a big win. The Bombardiers jumped out to a 21-9 lead after the first, extended the lead in the middle quarters, and then closed with a 15-4 fourth quarter to break the game wide open. Gordon scored 10 of Attleboro’s 12 points in the second and nine of Attleboro’s 15 in the fourth. Kayla Goldrick added nine points and Lindsey Perry and Riley Camacho each had seven for the Bombardiers. Jasmine Davis was the leading scorer for the Eagles with 13 points, while Trinity Payne had six and Rachael Hager had five in the loss.
Canton, 63 @ Mansfield, 56 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Foxboro, 69 @ Milford, 30 – Final – Freshman Kailey Sullivan recorded a career-high 23 points to lead the Warriors to a second win in as many nights. For the second straight game, Foxboro had three players reach double figures. Erin Foley added 13 and Camryn Collin scored a dozen points in the win. Brooke Ferreira was Milford’s leading scorer, finishing with 17.
Stoughton, 27 @ Franklin, 61 – Final – Franklin led 18-3 after one quarter and never allowed Stoughton to get back into the game from there, extending its long win streak and staying unbeaten in league play. Stefany Padula buried a handful of threes on her way to a game-high 17. Katie Peterson had 11 points and Emma Sousa finished with eight. The trio combined for all 17 of Franklin’s points in the third quarter. Sophomore Maiya Merritt had 11 points while Alyssa Edwards chipped in with 8 points for Stoughton.
Oliver Ames, 57 @ King Philip, 32 – Final – OA went on a run at the end of the half to take the lead for good and then locked down defensively in the second half to earn the road win. The Warriors led 11-10 after one but a run near the end of the second quarter gave the Tigers a 26-19 lead heading to the locker room. OA took control with a 16-8 third quarter and then held KP to just five points in the fourth to pull away. Anna Murphy anchored a strong defensive effort from OA and added 13 points offensively. Sophomores Jasmyn Cooper (eight rebounds) and Sarah Hilliard (seven rebounds) tied for the team-high with 14 points apiece while classmate Kaydance Derba added 10 points and eight boards. Emily Sawyer finished with nine points, seven in the first half, to lead the Warriors, which also got eight points from Julia Marsden.
North Attleboro, 30 @ Taunton, 53 – Final – Kameron St. Pierre scored 14 points in each half, knocked down four three-pointers, and finished with a game-high 28 to lead the Tigers to a big home win. Summer Doherty was North’s top scorer with 13 (10 in the first half) and no other Rocketeer finished with more than three points. Taunton jumped out to a 19-6 lead in the first and never looked back, leading by 11 at the half and holding North to just two made field goals after the break. Abby Souza added six points, all in the first half, for the Tigers and three other players finished with five.
Swimming
Sharon @ King Philip, 7:00
Taunton @ Brockton, 4:00