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2023 Hockomock League Girls Soccer Preview
2023 Hockomock League Girls Soccer Preview
Attleboro
2022 Record: 8-10-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 32
Coach: Steve Santos
After a long playoff drought, Attleboro has made it to the postseason in back-to-back years and the Bombardiers will be relying on a talented group of attackers to fire them into another tournament berth. If Attleboro can find the cohesion it needs defensively, head coach Steve Santos thinks that he has the talent to compete with anyone in the league.
Senior Jamie Davies is the team’s top returning playmaker. A versatile player, who can line up as a forward, a winger, or dropping into the midfield, Davies will be counted on to provide the creativity Attleboro needs in attack. Sophomore Tatum O’Brien jumped right into the attack last year and is ready for a breakout season as the starting forward. Junior Isla Thompson will provide speed on the wing and classmate Zenda Gjoni can play in multiple positions. Sophomores Sophia Sprovieri and Jordyn Riley and junior Sophia Lyons give the Bombardiers depth and balance in the midfield.
Defensively, Attleboro will have a few changes and new faces. Senior Bethany Alves is back and will provide cover either as a center back or as a defensive midfielder. Senior Presley Biller and junior Rylee Medeiros can also play in the back line or center of the pitch, depending on matchups. In goal, Attleboro has several players competing to replace Lexi Campbell. Senior Kim Packard-Flores, sophomore Ava Gattoni, and freshman Ciara O’Driscoll bring different skill sets to the position and are both in the running to start the season. Seniors Jessica Harrington, Molly Moore, and Morgan Taliaferro will add leadership to a young squad.
Santos said, “We should be able to generate some offense and score some goals. We just need to find the balance defensively to compete in the Hock. We have some young players in some key spots. It’s about who is going to step up and take on the leadership role.”
Canton
2022 Record: 11-4-5
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 16
Coach: Idris Senyonjo
Despite a young roster, Canton stayed within three points of Oliver Ames in the league standings and reached the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen last season. The Bulldogs remain a young team, with only four seniors on the roster, but an influx of new talent and players building off a year of varsity experience make head coach Idris Senyonjo confident that Canton can stay in the title mix.
On attack, it will be difficult to replace Emily McCabe’s 19 goals from last year, but senior Mekhala Costello is back to run things in midfield and her creativity will be the key to unlocking opposition defenses. Junior Emma Cahill had 10 points in 2022 and looks poised for a breakout season, while sophomore Alyssa Wong is going to step into a bigger role this year. Junior Paige Sullivan also returns in the midfield, although a preseason injury means her impact may be delayed until later in the fall.
Defensively, Canton is very young. Ava Gilmore is the lone senior on the back line and will provide much-needed leadership, as the Bulldogs focus on a collective, team defense. Katherine Powers will take over between the posts and is ready for the challenge of providing direction for defense against the tough attacks in the Hockomock League. Freshmen Maddie McCabe, Gabriella Berardi, and Charlotte Campbell are new additions to the roster who can step right into the lineup.
“Going into my fourth season, I feel ready for another interesting season,” said Senyonjo. “I feel like if we learnt from our mistakes last season, we should be in a better position to make a good run at trying to win the title this year. The girls have worked hard all summer and the team looks more ready coming into preseason than they did the last three years. They all cannot wait to get started.”
Foxboro
2022 Record: 5-12-3
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 3 Round of 32
Coach: Jen Lippolis
Foxboro won back-to-back league titles in 2018 and 2019, then finished just one point out of first for each of the next two seasons. The Warriors had a transition year in 2022, winning just five games (with four losses by one goal), but the potential in a young squad was emphasized when they took eventual Div. 3 finalist Dedham to overtime in the Round of 32. With the majority of the starting lineup returning, Foxboro is hoping to bounce right back and be in the mix for the Davenport title.
An experienced defense should be a strength for the Warriors this season. Senior Lindsey Resnick has been a four-year standout at center back, using her speed and reading of the game to clean things up at the back. Senior Ally Tuohey will partner Resnick in the middle and junior Maddy Luck, a three-year starter, will join them on the outside. Senior Allie Sougaris is back in goal and has developed into one of the top shot stoppers in the league.
Senior Erin Foley adds bite and creativity to the midfield and is critical to the Warriors quickly turning defense into attack. Sophomore Shea Dorney had an impressive rookie campaign and will add another level of passing range in the center of the park. Senior Chloe Ostis and sophomore Morgan Riley are back at the forward position. Freshmen Mauve Casey and Caroline Power will give the Warriors a boost in the attacking third.
“We’re excited to be back on the soccer field,” said Foxboro coach Jen Lippolis. “Preseason has been off to a good start. The majority of our team are returning starters and we’re looking forward to a fun, competitive season.”
Franklin
2022 Record: 15-4-1 (Kelley-Rex champion)
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 16
Coach: Jodi Klein
Franklin has won three straight league titles and the Panthers bring back a roster that looks primed to make a run at a fourth. Jodi Klein, who coached Franklin to the 2021 title, returns to the sidelines after the retirement of long-time coach Tom Geysen, and she has a deep squad at her disposal to not only go after the Kelley-Rex title but also make a deep run in the state tournament.
The Panthers boast one of the league’s most prolific attacking trios. Senior Anya Zub leads the line and has been among the Hock’s top scorers. Junior Kelly O’Connor has been terrorizing defenses on the left side for the past two years and senior Olivia Costa emerged last year as a speedy, goal scoring threat on the right wing. The interchange between the forwards keeps defenders on their toes. In the midfield, Franklin has experience and depth. Senior Selene Hammad returns to run things in the center of the pitch and sophomore Morgan Lovell and junior Ava Villela (who missed last year with injury) will jump right in to contribute.
After allowing only 11 goals in 20 games last season, and despite the graduation of center back Norah Anderson, defense remains a strength. Seniors Maddie Horton (also returning from an injury that cost her time in 2022), Alli Powderly, and Lily Deforge and junior Eiley Cinelli give the Panthers a solid foundation. Sophomore Cassidy Carmignani and Gwen Holland add speed on the outside to jump into the attack. Senior Rachel Welch returns in goal and will split time with sophomore Jill Hamilton, as Franklin’s run of talented netminders continues.
“The girls are putting in a lot of work this preseason and playing very good soccer,” Klein said. “We have so much talent and finding our best 11 is proving to be a challenge. Good news is we have several players to rotate into the games at various positions to keep us at 100% for 80 minutes.”
King Philip
2022 Record: 14-5-1
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 16
Coach: Gary Pichel
King Philip was just a point away from claiming a share of last year’s Kelley-Rex title and the Warriors return a versatile, athletic lineup that expects to be right at the top of the league standings again this fall and ready to make noise in the state tournament as well.
The graduation of Ella Pisani, top scorer in the Hock last year, leaves a big hole to fill in attack, but KP has the weapons to remain potent in front of goal. Junior Dani Lomuscio will be key to getting the Warriors on the front foot. Her ability to control the game in midfield and find the right pass to spring KP’s quick forwards into space can unlock any defense. Senior Heidi Lawrence led the team in goals last year with 14 and has the ability to score with either foot. Junior Mikayla Thompson is a quick, versatile winger who plays multiple positions and has an accurate shot from distance.
Speed will also be a feature of an experienced KP defense. Junior Addisyn Lamothe-Vaughn was a standout as a sophomore and she is solid along the back line while able to jump up into the attack when she gets the chance. Lamothe-Vaughn’s aerial ability is also a weapon on set pieces. Junior Rihanna Mason is a solid one-on-one defender and senior Rylie Wesley is a quick center back who will be a leader along the back. Sophomore Lauren O’Bara will take over in goal and has good handling and consistent footwork.
“The strengths of both the offense and defense will depend on how well they will work together in every game,” said KP coach Gary Pichel. “If our chemistry together is good, we will give every opponent we face a good challenge and a strong effort right until the final whistle blows!”
Mansfield
2022 Record: 13-4-4
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Elite 8
Coach: Kevin Smith
Last fall, Mansfield narrowly missed out on its first Davenport division title, finishing one point behind Oliver Ames, and its first Div. 2 Final Four appearance, losing in overtime in the quarterfinal. The Hornets will expect to be right back in that mix again this season, returning eight players, including their entire backline and their forwards. Mansfield will need to replace the leadership of goalie Olivia Salisbury in goal and defensive midfielder Bridget Hanley but has the foundation in place for another title run.
Even with the graduation of a record-setting netminder, defense should remain a strength for the Hornets. Senior Kara Santos is a four-year starter at center back and sophomore Olivia Dunham will be her partner in the middle after an impressive rookie campaign. Seniors Alexis O’Keefe and Jill Koppy also return to help out on the outside. While Hanley will be missed in the middle of the park, sophomore Lauren Signoriello was a standout creator last season and junior Aniela Diieso and senior Maeve Anastasia each stepped in and played important minutes.
Up front, the Hornets have some young talent that gained valuable experience last year, including leading scorer Alexandra Fernandes (team-high eight goals) and her twin sister Maddie. Both can play up top, out wide, or drop into midfield to create chances. Sophomore Meghan McCann adds a physical presence and willing runner into the channels. Senior Carly Devine is a talented player on the ball and offers versatility because she can line up in a variety of positions.
Although still a young team, the Hornets have the talent to meet the program’s usual high expectations.
Milford
2022 Record: 4-12-2
2022 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Lou Colabello
After four wins in 2022, Milford comes into a new season with a young, hungry roster looking to make waves in the Kelley-Rex and fight for a postseason berth. For the Hawks to fulfill those goals, they will have to find ways of making up the production of graduated forward Dani Atherton, who had a hand in two-thirds of their goals in 2022, and they will be relying on talented underclassmen to lead the way.
One of those younger players is sophomore Ava Baglione, who was one of even freshmen on last year’s roster and was tied for second on the team with five goals. A speedy forward, who can play up top or out on the wing, Baglione will carry a lot of the playmaking role this fall. Senior Erin Michelson gives the team athleticism and speed in midfield, and junior Paige Caldon is a creative player in the center of the pitch. Freshman midfielder Kyla Nashawaty is a new player to watch, as her quickness and soccer instincts are ready for her to play a big role.
Defensively, Milford returns its entire back line from last season and the Hawks have added junior Cae Pellegrini, who brings more physicality and athleticism. Sophomore Chloe Murdock returns in goal, looking to build off a busy but solid rookie campaign. If the Hawks can use its experience to solidify the defense, Murdock is a solid shot-stopper.
“I am very excited about the upcoming season,” said Milford coach Lou Colabello. “Their work ethics have been excellent and I think we can surprise a lot of teams. We are young, but we are deep in a lot of positions. One thing we definitely will do is compete for 80 minutes every game.”
North Attleboro
2022 Record: 3-9-6
2022 Finish: Missed playoffs
Coach: Dan Burdick
North Attleboro struggled to find the back of the net in 2022, scoring just 19 times in 18 games, and finished with only three wins as a result. That will be one of the challenges for new coach Dan Burdick, who is relying on his team’s speed up front and experience in the back line to bounce back and challenge for a tournament place.
Sophomore Caroline McKenna and senior Samantha Hardy will lead the forward line for North this season and both can stretch opposition back lines. Senior Abbie Pratt will provide leadership for a relatively young squad (with 12 players graduated from last year’s team and only four seniors on this year’s roster) and can line up in defense or midfield. Freshman Ava Pratt (Abbie’s cousin) will be one of the new players to watch.
An experienced defense, led by senior center back Casey Butanowicz, should be a strength for the Rocketeers this fall. While the back line has some familiar faces, newcomers freshman Gracyn Cuzzi and sophomore Riley Buckley are in a battle for the starting goalie position.
Burdick said, “The team is continuing to build on an awesome offseason and tryout week. We’re a young team, with only four seniors, but our goal is to make the playoffs.”
Oliver Ames
2022 Record: 16-4-1 (Davenport champion)
2022 Finish: Division 2 State Finalist
Coach: Britt Sellmayer
Following a run to the Div. 2 state title game, the defending Davenport division champions return a strong core of players from front to back. It is the foundation for a roster that long-time head coach Britt Sellmayer hopes can keep Oliver Ames among the teams to beat in D2.
The attack is going to look very familiar this season. Senior Lucinda Li Cotter (eight goals and nine assists) leads a speedy group of forwards that have plenty of experience playing in OA’s typical style, which means stretching the defense out wide and getting balls into the box. Sophomore Jolie Diaz was a revelation on the wing as a freshman, scoring seven goals and dishing out seven assists, and could be ready for a breakout campaign. Junior Laney Carroll adds a focal point up top for the wingers to play off. Junior Emma Gavin, coming off a 10-goal season, will lead the midfield group and provide additional scoring punch with her late runs into the box.
With several new faces in the back line, OA’s defense is a work in progress at the start of the season. Junior Taylor deVos returns in the middle after a dominant sophomore season but will miss the early part of the season with an injury. Her speed, skill on the ball, and leadership will be a big boost when she is back healthy. Senior Lindsay Nosalek and junior Rhiya Fisher are moving into the back line this year and have already impressed in preseason. Junior Janiya Morales-Matier is back in goal and has proven to be one of the top shot stoppers in the area.
“We are looking forward to seeing how the season plays out,” Sellmayer said. “We bring many experienced forwards and are rebuilding the back four.”
Sharon
2022 Record: 5-11-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Preliminary Round
Coach: Becca Kemp
Although the playoff appearance lasted only one game, a tough loss to Pembroke, Sharon’s run to the state tournament was a big step forward for the program. Now, with Mansfield alum Becca Kemp taking over on the sidelines, the Eagles will try to build on that success and make another postseason push this fall.
Sharon’s attack should be fun to watch this year. Junior Autumn Simon is a relentless forward, who can take defenders on physically and with her quick feet. Sophomore Jessica Li is a dynamic winger coming off a strong rookie season and looks ready to be the team’s primary playmaker. The interchange of those two up front will be tough for opposing defenses. Sophomore Sophia Melpignano and junior Olivia Landstein add more creative punch in the midfield, as Sharon will need to cope with the graduation of Sofia Goclowski.
The Eagles boast enviable experience on defense. Seniors Jordanna Morris, Maddie Hu, and Meghan Weibe (who can also play in midfield) will provide plenty of leadership along the back line. Sophomore Unnimaya Sajeev impressed in her first varsity season and gives more speed on the outside. Senior Claire Baur, who can also play in defense, will start in goal this season.
“Our three captains, Jordanna Morris, Maddie Hu, and Meghan Wiebe, hold down the defensive line with strength, speed, and confidence,” Kemp said.
Stoughton
2022 Record: 8-8-4
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 16
Coach: Jeff O’Sullivan
Stoughton waited 14 years to get back into the state tournament and the Black Knights made sure it was a memorable return with a thrilling, overtime win against Marblehead. After ending their playoff drought, the Black Knights, under first-year coach Jeff O’Sullivan, will try to continue the momentum and make it back-to-back postseason appearances.
Defense was a primary focus in 2022, as Stoughton allowed 60 fewer goals (only 26) than it had the previous season. With senior Ally Lada and junior Lauren Mitchell returning in the heart of the back line, the Black Knights will have experience in the middle to keep opposing attacks away. Stoughton also has depth at goalie. Senior Katrina Varnum brings size and athleticism between the posts and sophomore Molly Fox is ready to fill in whenever needed.
The junior class is very deep and talented. Emma Tran, Morgan Cook, and Madi Falcione all return from last year and all played integral roles in helping the Black Knights finish with a .500 record. They are dynamic playmakers, tough in the tackle, and do a lot of running for the team. Up top, juniors Makenzie O’Connor and Bianca Casna (who was the playoff hero with the winner against Marblehead) will get the chance to shine this year. They can create for themselves and each other and will be a tough combo to stop.
“We are a team of extremely hardworking ladies,” O’Sullivan said. “I am extremely excited to see where we go this year, and hopefully with a lot of effort they will get their rewards on and off the field.”
Taunton
2022 Record: 1-14-3
2022 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Dan Borges
Taunton had five eighth graders and seven freshmen on last season’s roster, so even with a lot of returning faces the Tigers remain one of the youngest teams in the league. With six underclassmen expected to start, the experience built in their first season under head coach Dan Borges is going to be pivotal to be ready this fall.
While youth will get plenty of chances to shine for Taunton, the Tigers have a core of seniors providing welcome leadership on and off the pitch. Senior forward Ava Alves will lead from the front and classmate Jenna Pereira brings a mix of skills to her role in the midfield. Senior Juliana Matos is the team’s leading playmaker and her creativity is key for the Tigers in the attacking third.
Defensively, senior Cali Melo is the anchor, adding a dose of athleticism that has made her a three-sport standout. Freshman Madison Crowley will partner Melo at the back, bringing a season’s worth of experience that she gained as an eighth grader. Freshman goalie Ashlyn Hebert saw a lot of action as an eighth grader (highlighted by an 11-save performance against King Philip) and will be called upon again this season.
“The girls have been working very hard in preseason, learning a new system, and looking to improve day-by-day,” Borges said. “I believe they will be competitive in a lot of games, and hopefully we can surprise a few teams.”
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Friday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 10/14/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Football
Stoughton, 19 @ Attleboro, 42 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
1st Quarter: (S) Jared Daughtry 58-yard pass to Tagh Swierzewski, Tommy Silva XP good; (A) Matt Harvie 1-yard rush, Josue Salguero XP good.
2nd Quarter: No scoring.
3rd Quarter: (A) Isaiah Miranda punt block recovery, J. Salguero XP good; (A) Aiden Hochwarter 15-yard punt block return, J. Salguero XP good; (A) M. Harvie 26-yard pass to Aidan Pantages, J. Salguero XP good; (S) J. Daughtry 22-yard pass to Victor Belan, XP blocked; (A) M. Harvie 46-yard pass to Cole McKenna, J. Salguero XP good.
4th Quarter: (A) M. Harvie 18-yard pass to A. Pantages, J. Salguero XP good; (S) J. Daughtry 41-yard pass to Alex Huynh, Conversion failed.
North Attleboro, 19 @ Foxboro, 14 – Final
1Q: (F) Mike Marcucella 23-yard pass to Lincoln Moore, Sam Carpenter XP good.
2Q: (NA) Chase Frisoli 5-yard pass to Jack Munley, XP good; (NA) Greg Berthiaume 18-yard rush, XP blocked.
3Q: No scoring.
4Q: (NA) C. Frisoli 3-yard pass to G. Berthiaume, XP failed; (F) M. Marcucella 25-yard pass to Luis Sulham, S. Carpenter XP good.
King Philip, 19 @ Milford, 7 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
1st Quarter: (KP) Matthew Kelley 25-yard field goal.
2nd Quarter: (KP) M. Kelley 42-yard field goal; (M) Evan Cornelius 32-yard pass to Isaiah Pantalone, Nicholas Araujo XP good.
3rd Quarter: No scoring.
4th Quarter: (KP) Will Astorino 1-yard rush, Conversion failed; (KP) Tommy McLeish 13-yard pass to M. Kelley, M. Kelley XP good.
Mansfield, 20 @ Barnstable, 6 – Final
1st Quarter: No scoring.
2nd Quarter: (M) Connor Curtis 6-yard rush, Travis Hennessy XP good.
3rd Quarter: (M) C. Curtis 2-yard rush, T. Hennessy XP good.
4th Quarter: (M) Tommy Smith 25-yard run, XP no good; (B) Targas 5-yard rush, XP no good.
Sharon, 29 vs. Fairhaven, 36 – Final
1Q: (F) Fairhaven 1-yard rush, XP good; (S) Liam Conway 34-yard pass to Jacob McLoughlin, Jace McCarron XP good.
2Q: (F) Fairhaven 21-yard rush, XP good; (S) L. Conway 9-yard pass to Jacob McLoughlin, J. McCarron XP good; (F) Fairhaven 13-yard rush, XP good.
3Q: (S) L. Conway 15-yard pass to Anthony Piron, J. McCarron XP good.
4Q: (F) Fairhaven 1-yard rush, XP good; (S) Gabe Korn 9-yard rush, G. Korn 2pt rush; (F) Fairhaven 4-yard rush, 2pt conversion.
Boys Soccer
Attleboro, 1 @ Milford, 0 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Foxboro, 1 @ Mansfield, 0 – Final
Taunton @ North Attleboro – Postponed to Saturday, 10/15 at 3:00.
Oliver Ames, 8 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final – Oliver Ames sophomore Casey Milliken recorded a hat trick less than 15 minutes into the game to lead the Tigers to a big win on the road. Milliken finished with five goals on the day and added one assist for OA, who staked a 4-0 lead at halftime. Mike MacAdam, Mike Morais, and Jake Williams each scored once in the win. Ryan Linhares notched two assists while Jason Zalis, Joey Carney, and Andrew Martins each had one assist.
Sharon, 2 @ Canton, 1 – Final – Sharon senior Adam Eastman scored a beautiful goal in the second half to give the Eagles a crucial two points on the road at Canton. Rishi Shetty opened the scoring for the visitors, finishing off a service from Miguel Vasconcelos for the lone tally of the first half. Canton senior Jake McCabe buried the equalizer early in the second half but Eastman’s free kick to the upper 90 proved to be the difference. Rhys Davis anchored an outstanding defensive effort by the Eagles and senior Matt Baur had a strong outing in net.
King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 5 – Final – Franklin turned it up a notch in the second half and exploded for four goals after the break to take a big win on the road and stay two points clear in the Kelley-Rex division title race. Sophomore Garrett Scagliarini recorded his first assists to junior Michael Fernandez-Martin for the only goal of the opening half. After the break, Trey Lovell scored a pair of goals — the first assists by Max Tobin and the second by Scagliarini, while Fernandez-Martin grabbed an assist to Wyatt Herndon. Noah Cain (from Josh Dunlop) capped the scoring for the hosts.
Girls Soccer
Milford, 1 @ Attleboro, 5 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game. Freshman Tatum O’Brien recorded four points to lead the Bombardiers to a big win that pulls them back to .500 on the season. O’Brien opened the scoring in the first half, cutting in from the right wing and firing a left-footed shot into the top corner. A few minutes later, O’Brien doubled the lead cutting in from the opposite win. Jamie Davies made it 3-0 for the hosts before the break, running in behind the Milford defense and poking the ball past the onrushing keeper. Milford kept pressing in the second half. Serena Borges hit the bar with a free kick and Dani Atherton’s run down the right and cross into the middle picked out Ava Baglione but the freshman’s shot slammed back off the bar. The Hawks got on the board and with the same combo, Atherton from the right finding Baglione who took a touch in the six, turned, and scored. Attleboro finished the game with a flurry. O’Brien played a ball into the middle for classmate Jordyn Riley and she clipped a first-time shot over the keeper with the outside of her foot. O’Brien wrapped up her hat trick with a left-footed shot that snuck into the bottom corner.
Mansfield, 1 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final – Meghan McCann scored the game’s only goal in the final three minutes of the first half and it was enough for the Hornets to split the season series with the Warriors. Alexandra Fernandes assisted on the goal. Olivia Salisbury came through with a save on a Foxboro breakaway late in the second half to preserve the win.
Franklin, 2 @ King Philip, 1 – Final – KP had a strong first half but was unable to find a way through Franklin goalie Rachel Welch, who made a series of big saves. The Panthers were able to turn things around a little after the break and scored twice to split the season series and move three points clear of the Warriors in the division. Alli Powderly scored the opening goal for Franklin, finishing an assist from Selene Hammad. Anya Zub headed in a long free kick from Norah Anderson for what turned out to be the game-winner. KP pulled one back with five minutes to play. Mikayala Thompson scored off an assist from Rachel DeFlaminis.
North Attleboro, 4 @ Taunton, 0 – Final – North Attleboro scored less than a minute into the second half to double its lead and tacked on two more in the final half hour of play to get a win on the road. Emma Pratt cleaned up a rebound off of a shot from Caroline McKenna to give the visitors the advantage in the 7th minute, a lead the Rocketeers carried into halftime. In the opening minute of the second half, Clara Giuliano converted a cross from Grace Norack to make it 2-0. McKenna then set up Amelia Maier in the 50th minute, and Haley Sinacola capped the scoring by heading in a cross from Sophia Bostock in the 76th minute. Cali Melo, Ava Uhl, and Juliana Matos has strong performances for the Tigers. Goalie Hayleigh Porter made 10 saves in the loss.
Stoughton, 0 @ Oliver Ames, 0 – Final – After the Tigers edged the first meeting by a goal, the two teams played out a scoreless draw in the game at Muscato Stadium. The draw ended OA’s 10-game win streak that went back to the season opener at Franklin. Jenna Nelson, Molly Capace, and Sophia Byron all had strong games for the Tigers.
Field Hockey
Canton, 2 @ Norwood, 0 – Final
North Attleboro, 3 @ Dartmouth, 1 – Final – North staked a one-goal advantage in the opening quarter then scored once in each the third and fourth quarters to earn a 3-1 win on the road over Dartmouth. Sophomore Madison Folan scored off of an assist from older sister Caroline Folan on a corner midway through the first quarter, and that was the only goal from either team in the first half. Caroline Folan set up both of North’s second half strikes, first linking up with Francesca Spencer at 4:35 of the third and then with Julia Puccio at 8:31 of the fourth to make it 3-0. North’s defensive diamond of Ella Luistro, Rory McGinley, Maddie Bailey, and Ava Mckeon kept the net safe and started the Rocketeers’ runs on offense while Ava Spencer, Emily Burnham, and Kelsey Thompson played well in the midfield.
Volleyball
Foxboro, 3 @ Braintree, 1 – Final
Stoughton, 2 @ East Bridgwater, 3 – Final
Taunton, 0 @ Canton, 3 – Final – Canton earned its second win in as many days, this time earning a 3-0 sweep (25-12, 25-18, 25-12) at home over visiting Taunton. Jess Wright had another strong outing with nine kills, 12 digs, and two aces, Kaitlin Bigham and Fatima Sidibay were strong at the net with a combined five blocks, and Zoe Scibelli ran the defense with 12 digs and three aces.
Monday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 09/19/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Soccer
King Philip, 1 @ Attleboro, 2 – Final – Attleboro junior Alex Vecchioli converted a penalty kick in the second half to put the Bombardiers ahead and junior Tyler Rocchio saved a KP pen with 10 minutes to go to preserve the win for the hosts. King Philip took the lead in the first half as Matt Crago finished off a pass from Oliver Blackburn but Richard Ferreira set up Vecchioli for a goal right before half to make it 1-1. Vecchioli was fouled inside the area early in the second half and converted the pen himself to give the hosts their first lead of the game at 2-1. KP had a chance to pull level late in the game but Rocchio denied the shot from the spot. Attleboro’s Lucas Marques had a standout performance at defensive mid.
Canton, 2 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final – Canton freshman Vlad Francoeur scored his first two career goals to lead the Bulldogs to a rivalry win over neighboring Stoughton.
Sharon, 1 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final – After a scoreless first half, Sharon found the winner just past the midway point of the second half to take two points home. In the 64th minute, freshman Diego Martinez played a ball behind the defense that senior Miguel Vasconcelos ran onto his and fired a cross into the area. The ball deflected off a Foxboro defender and down to sophomore James Jennings, who took a touch before turning and blasting a shot in at the near post for the winner. Matt Baur played well in net for his second shutout of the season. Foxboro’s best chance came in the final moments of the first half as a long throw from Pradyu Gubbala was bounced around in the area before sophomore Jackson Maling latched on but his bid hit off the inside of the post and bounced back to Baur for the save.
North Attleboro, 2 @ Milford, 1 – Final – North Attleboro scored twice in the final 15 minutes, including the game-winner with just under five minutes to play to stun the Scarlet Hawks at home. The hosts took the lead in the 33rd minute off a set piece as Arthur Tome touched a free kick from just outside the box in play and Nick Ribeiro smashed a shot off the far post upper 90 and in. Milford carried that lead until the 66th minute when North pulled level with a quick attack. Zach Smahi played Quinn Conley in behind the defense and he slide a low shot past the keeper that eluded the Hawks’ defense and was smashed home a step out by Kaden Burns to make it 1-1. In the 75th minute, a long throw from Jeremy Carter was flicked on by Bryce Newth and deflected off a Milford defender right to Carson Dameron, who calmly cut the ball onto his left foot and slide a shot to the far post for the winner.
Taunton, 2 @ Franklin, 2 – Final – Franklin twice took the lead but Taunton answered each time and the two squads split the points in a 2-2 draw. Franklin junior Bradley Herndon opened the scoring for the hosts off a feed from Matt Honekamp but Taunton came back with the equalizer by the midway point of the first half on a goal from Javonte Fernandes on an assist from Az-Anael St. Marc. The Panthers pulled ahead early in the second half as Will Kryzak set up sophomore Garrett Scagliarini for his first career goal. But once again, the visitors answered as Aidden Fitting hooked up with Ian Robicheau for the equalizer.
Oliver Ames, 2 @ Mansfield, 0 – Final – Click here for a recap and photo gallery of this game.
Girls Soccer
Attleboro @ King Philip – Postponed to a date and time TBD.
Stoughton, 1 @ Canton, 2 – Final
Foxboro, 1 @ Sharon, 3 – Final – Sofia Goclowski had a goal and an assist to help the Eagles win their third straight game and move into second place alone in the Davenport division. Following a scoreless first half, Olivia Landstein finished off an assist from Goclowski to break the deadlock. Jessica Li latched onto Olivia Soby’s pass to double the lead. Erin Foley got Foxboro back into the game, but Sharon was able to seal the points with two minutes to play when Goclowski capitalized off an Olivia Soby corner.
Franklin, 4 @ Taunton, 0 – Final – Anya Zub’s brace helped Franklin bounce back from its first loss of the season with a convincing win at Taunton. Zub opened the scoring late in the first half and then the Panthers scored three times in just eight minutes of the second half to put the game away. Kelly O’Connor doubled the lead in the 58th minute. Six minutes later, Zub got her second to make it 3-0 and less than two minutes after that Hailey Baima found the back of the net off a Katie Ewald assist. Alli Powderly added an assist as well. Franklin had a sizable advantage in shots but Taunton keeper Hailey Porter had a big night, making 22 saves. Taunton coach Dan Borges also praised sophomore Ava Uhl and eighth grader Maddison Crowley for their defensive effort.
Mansfield, 0 @ Oliver Ames, 2 – Final – Behind a goal in each half, Oliver Ames secured two key points at home against Davenport rival Mansfield. Jolie Diaz gave the Tigers the lead in the first half, heading in a cross from Emma Gavin. Midway through the second half, Lucinda Li Cotter finished off a pass from Rhiya Fisher to double the advantage. Janiya Matier had a strong game in net for OA, making some key saves in the second half to earn the shutout.
Milford, 3 @ North Attleboro, 2 – Final – In a back-and-forth battle, Milford prevailed with the win after a late winner from junior Erin Michelson. The Scarlet Hawks took the lead early in the first half on an unassisted strike from Dani Atherton only for North to equalize less than 10 minutes later as Jess Hennessey set up Emma Pratt in the 18th minute. The same happened again in the second half with the visitors going up 2-1 in the 50th minute when Atheron netted her second of the game but once again, North leveled the match in the 65th minute with Hennessey once again setting up Pratt. Atherton grabbed her third point of the game, this time assisting Michelson for the winner in the 78th minute.
Volleyball
Foxboro, 3 @ Walpole, 1 – Final – Foxboro found its way into the win column for the first time this season, taking down Walpole in a non-league clash, 3-1 (25-16, 25-19, 16-25, 25-18). Alyssa Cloherty set the offense in motion with 24 assists while adding seven digs, four aces, and three kills to lead the charge for the Warriors. Juliana Pettigrew added seven digs and six kills while Sami Sloan recorded eight kills and four aces in the win.
Oliver Ames, 2 vs. Dartmouth, 3 – Final – In a great match, Oliver Ames came up just short against visiting Dartmouth, falling 3-2 (23-25, 25-22, 25-22, 24-26, 15-13). Senior Maddie Homer continued to shine defensively for the Tigers with 41 digs, sophomore Clare Kavoulis notched 36 assists, and juniors Sarah Hilliard (21) and Claire O’Rourke (17) combined for 38 kills.
Taunton, 1 @ Durfee, 3 – Final – Taunton rallied to stay alive with a win in the third set, but Durfee closed it out with a competitive fourth set win, 3-1 (25-22, 25-17, 24-26, 25-23). Hayley Krockta had a strong performance for the Tigers with seven kills and four aces while Courtney Martin (four aces) played well in the back row.
Canton, 3 @ Notre Dame Academy, 2 – Final
Franklin, 0 @ Lincoln-Sudbury, 3 – Final
Golf
Stoughton @ Attleboro, 2:20 – Postponed to a date and time TBD.
Franklin, 155 @ Mansfield, 159 – Final – Franklin went on the road and secured a key non-league win at Norton Country Club, taking down former division rival Mansfield. Liam Lewandowski had a birdie on the second hole and finished with a medalist round of 37 to lead the way for the Panthers. Jack Hagerty and Jack Nelson each added a 39 in the win and CJ Steel finished with a 40 for Franklin. Mansfield’s Drew Urban was a co-medalist with a 37, Brendan Vokey chipped in with a 40, and both Cody Nieratko and Nate McClean finished at 41 for the day.
North Attleboro, 157 @ King Philip, 149 – Final – King Philip was on fire on Monday with six golfers shooting 40 or better in a key division win over North Attleboro. Evan Regan shot a team-low round of 36 to share medalist honors while North’s Tyson Laviano also came in with a 36 on the back nine at Wentworth Hills.
Taunton, 100 @ New Bedford, 42 – Final (Stableford) – Taunton’s Sean Murphy and Jesse Chaves each shot a 44 to earn 19 points apiece to help the Tigers earn a win over New Bedford (stableford rules). Logan Letourneau added a 45 for 18 points, Alex Dias added a 47 for 16 points, and Noah Faidell shot a 48 for 15 points.