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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.”
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Wednesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 04/26/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
Foxboro, 6 @ Attleboro, 7 – Final – Attleboro capped a big comeback with a walk-off win in the bottom of the seventh inning to stun visiting Foxboro. After the teams traded runs in the first inning, the Warriors pushed across five runs in a big third inning to take command of the game. The Bombardiers responded with two runs in the fourth and three more in the fifth to pull level, setting the stage for junior Brody McKenna’s single up the middle to bring the game-winning run home in the bottom of the seventh. Junior Andrew Gorman battled through a tough at bat to lead off with a walk, and pinch runner Jacob Bettencourt moved to second on a single from senior Cooper Johnson. McKenna sent the 1-1 pitch up the middle and Bettencourt raced around third and to home to win the game. Attleboro senior Owen Lombardo was the star of the game with a stellar relief appearance, taking over to start the third inning. He scattered four hits — a pair of singles in the third, a one-out double the fourth, and a two-out triple in the sixth — and didn’t walk a single batter, striking out two in five scoreless innings. Peter DelPozzo, Aiden Hochwarter, and Matt Harvie each added a hit and an RBI for the Bombariders. Foxboro’s Sean O’Leary had two hits and both Louis Carangelo and Mat Sullivan drove in a pair of runs.
Canton @ Franklin – Postponed
Sharon, 2 @ King Philip, 6 – Final – The Warriors did most of their damage offensively in the early innings and juniors Max Robison and TJ Ahern combined for a strong outing on the bump as King Philip took down visiting Sharon. The Eagles scored first after three consecutive singles from Palash Raina, Jake Loomis, and Liam Conway — the latter scoring the former. But the lead didn’t last long as KP scored three times in the bottom of the first and twice more in the bottom of the second to take control of the game. Brendan Sencaj had an RBI single to score Robison to get KP on the board, Matt Kelley (walk) scored on a wild pitch, and Rudy Gately brought a run home on a ground out. Walks to Tommy Martorano and Kelley set up Sencaj to reach on an error and bring both runs home to make it 5-1. Robison earned the win on the mound, allowing one run on three hits and two walks, striking out six in just three innings. Ahern came on and tossed four innings in relief, surrendering just one unearned run with no hits against, two walks, and two strikeouts. Conway pitched well in relief for the Eagles, giving up just one hit and four walks, allowing three runs (none earned) and three strikeouts in five innings.
Mansfield @ Milford – Postponed
Oliver Ames, 6 @ North Attleboro, 4 – Final – Oliver Ames picked up one of its best wins of the season, going on the road and returning home with a 6-4 verdict over North Attleboro; it marked the Tigers’ fourth win in the past five games. OA plated three runs in the third and never trailed from that point on, tacking on two insurance runs an inning later and one more in the sixth before escaping a seventh inning comeback bid from the Rocketeers. Harrison Fitzpatrick got things going for OA in the top of the third, smacking a two-out double to left. After Jack Morley walked, Patrick Finnerty had an RBI single to right and an error allowed Morley to score as well to make it 2-0. Sophomore Lucas Riley followed with a single to bring Finnerty home and extend the lead to 3-0. Matt Lawson and Fitzpatrick came through with RBIs in the fourth to make it 5-0 before North Attleboro answered with three runs in the bottom half. Nate Kelly reached on a two-out error, Gio Martello singled, and Chris Hanewich loaded the bases with a single. Ryan Bannon drew a walk to get one run home and an error allowed Ayden Delaney to reach and two more runs to come home to make it 5-3. Morley brought another run home with a bases loaded walk to give OA a key insurance run. Kelly had a one-out RBI single to score Derek Maceda to start North’s rally in the seventh, and Martello (error) and Hanewich (single) reached to load the bases. OA was able to get a pair of grounders to close it out and deny the comeback attempt. Riley earned the win for OA, allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks, striking out four in four innings; Jake Willard was strong in relief as he gave up just one run on five hits and three walks with a pair of strikeouts in three innings.
Stoughton, 0 @ Taunton, 9 – Final – Taunton sophomore Johnny Escobalez, junior Brady Morin, and senior Brady Boucher combined for a shutout while allowing just two total hits and one walk in a win over visiting Stoughton. Escobalez earned the win, giving up just one hit (a two-out single in the fifth) and one walk (to lead off the third) while striking out eight in five innings to get the win. Morin and Boucher (three strikeouts) each tossed a scoreless inning in relief. The Tigers had a big second inning by scoring four runs, adding five runs over the fourth, fifth, and sixth to pull away for good. Brayden Cali had a pair of hits, an RBI, and a run scored from the leadoff spot while Xavier Spencer, Braden Sullivan, Dawson Bryce, Ryan Keenan, and Andrew Cali (two RBI) each drove in a run for Taunton.
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Softball
Attleboro, 8 @ Foxboro, 3 – Final
Franklin, 19 @ Canton, 1 – Final (5 Inn.) – Franklin scored 12 times in the second inning to run away with a big win, ending a four-game losing streak and getting back to .500 in league play. Caroline Bruno had a big game for the Panthers, going 5-for-5 and scoring three runs. She also pitched three innings before Sophia Sacramone took over for the final two. Katy Liberman and Dana Stott had four hits apiece, Reece Allen, Avery Chalk, Hailey Fales, Carly Pellegri-Johnson, Ava Florest, and Sarah Boozang all had three hits. Josie Drucker, Marley Allen, and Kiera Kotwicki each had two hits in the win.
King Philip, 17 @ Sharon, 0 – Final (5 Inn.) – King Philip sophomore Liv Petrillo and freshman Ali Gill each had a home run and a double, combining for eight RBI to lead the Warriors on the road. Gill finished with three hits, three runs, and five RBI while Petrillo had two hits, three RBI, and three runs scored. Libby Walsh added three hits and two runs, Ava Kelley drove in three runs, Jo Bennett, Charlotte Griffin, and Liv Ali each had two RBI, and Sydney Burch recorded a pair of hits and scored a pair of runs. Bennett earned the win for KP, allowing two htis and three walks, striking out three in 3.2 innings. Manasa Josyula pitched four innings for Sharon, recording five strikeouts.
Milford, 7 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final – Maeve Driscoll went the distance, allowing four hits and one earned run and striking out 14 Hornets to earn Milford’s fourth win of the season. The Hawks jumped out to a 5-0 lead with single runs in the first, second, and fourth, and a pair in the third. Mansfield scored in the fourth and sixth innings to cut the lead to three, but the Hawks added a pair of insurance runs in the top of the seventh to seal the victory. Cae Pellegrini stayed hot at the dish, going 3-for-4 with a walk, a homer, two runs scored, and two RBI. Camille Bonina also had two hits and scored once. Ava Baglione, Jianna Fernandes, Katelyn Kearnan, and Sarah Wengal each drove in a run for the Hawks. Callie Lake gave Mansfield a spark at the top of the order, scoring a pair of runs and hitting a solo homer. Avery Lake, Molly Crowley, and Molly Kucharski each had a hit for the Hornets.
Taunton, 10 @ Stoughton, 2 – Final – Taunton’s Molly Carnes, Bella Bourque, and Ava Venturelli each collected three hits and six different Tigers recorded an RBI in a win on the road at Stoughton. Both Carnes and Bourque went 3-for-4 at the dish with a pair of RBI while Venturelli drove in one run in the win. Hayley Krockta (one RBI), and Brooke Aldrich (three RBI) each added two hits in the win. Cate Larson pitched four innings with seven strikeouts and Sam Lincoln tossed three innings with seven strikeouts.
Boys Lacrosse
Canton, 7 vs. Bridgewater-Raynham, 8 – Final
Girls Lacrosse
Franklin, 14 @ King Philip, 4 – Final – Click here for a recap and photo gallery of this game.
Boys Tennis
Attleboro, 3 @ Foxboro, 2 – Final – Attleboro’s second doubles team of Noem Cook and Clay Tyler prevailed in a tiebreaker in the second set to clinch a straight set win and the match, 3-2, for the Bombardiers. Cook and Tyler rolled in the first set but fought off a stiff challenge in the second to get the 6-0, 7-6 (5) win. Luke Hinton and Brady Rosen added a 6-3, 6-3 win at first doubles for the Bombardiers and Tyler Rocchio emerged with a good win at second doubles, 7-5, 6-0. Foxboro’s Raj Jetty won 7-6 (5), 6-2 at first singles and Ryan Fossella dropped just two games on his way to a 6-2, 6-0 third singles victory for the Warriors.
Franklin, 1 @ Canton, 4 – Final – After dropping the first two matches of the season, Canton has won five straight matches including Wednesday’s 4-1 verdict over visiting Franklin. The Bulldogs swept singles action with Max Kupferman dropping just two total games in a 6-2, 6-0 win, Bharat Ramanathan taking a 6-1, 6-2 decision at second singles, and Justin Ngan earning a 6-3, 6-1 win at third singles. The doubles team of senior Drew Garrett and freshman Matt Wright took a 6-2, 6-3 win at second doubles. Franklin’s Eric Tomaino and Aaron Ramaswamy emerged from first doubles with a 6-3, 6-4 decision.
King Philip, 0 @ Sharon, 5 – Final – Senior Hyojae Park and sophomore Joel Zwicker emerged from a great battle at first doubles with a straight set win, completing a 5-0 match sweep for the host Eagles. Park and Zwicker finished with a 6-4, 7-5 win, and Sharon’s second doubles team of senior Mihir Basil and sophomore Samarth Bedre took a 6-2, 6-4 verdict. Sophomore Jacob Slavsky only lost one game in a 6-0, 6-1 win at first singes, Matthew Lally earned an impressive 6-1, 6-0 second singles win, and sophomore Sava Kassev prevailed 6-2, 6-1 at third singles.
Milford, 0 @ Mansfield, 5 – Final – Mansfield took all five matches in straight sets to fend off a challenge from visiting Milford. Sophomore Neema Khosravani rolled in the first set and never looked back in a 6-0, 6-3 first singles win, junior Nikhil Nain only dropped one game in a 6-1, 6-0 win at second singles, and senior Jesse Colchamiro also only lost one game on his way to a 6-1, 6-0 verdict at third singles. The team of sophomore Josh Weiner and freshman Justin Curtis picked up a 6-3, 6-1 win at first doubles, and the Hornets’ second doubles pairing of junior Jacob Weiner and freshman Kingston Carey rolled to a 6-1, 6-0 verdict.
North Attleboro, 2 @ Oliver Ames, 3 – Final – Oliver Ames secured a win over visiting North Attleboro by taking two singles matches and one doubles to get the 3-2 win. Alex Efremidis emerged from a tough challenge at second doubles with a 7-6 (5), 6-1 verdict while Patrick Dolan battled to a 7-5, 6-2 victory at third singles for the Tigers. The team of sophomore Nick Wagner and freshman Brendan Teehan grabbed a 6-2, 6-2 win at second doubles to help secure the match for the hosts. North Attleboro senior Brody Carter earned a hard-fought 7-5, 6-2 win at first singles and the team of senior Brody Gaulin and junior Carson Dameron dropped just two games in a 6-0, 6-2 win.
Taunton, 5 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final – Taunton went on the road and returned back home with a sweep of Stoughton. Mike Kimmer took a win at first singles, Martin Frankimet won at second singles, and Heitor Sens secured a 6-4, 6-0 win at third singles for the Tigers. The team of Collin Lofgren and Derek Desseault battled to a 6-2, 6-0 victory at first doubles, while Taunton’s second doubles pairing of Rowan Kimmer and Kenny Dias prevailed with a 7-6 (4), 6-1 win.
Girls Tennis
Foxboro, 4 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final
Canton, 2 @ Franklin, 3 – Final – Franklin’s doubles teams continue their strong play, earning a sweep, and the Panthers got one more win in singles action to upend visiting Canton. Sophomores Brooke Daniels and Sydney Tolonen continued their impressive campaign with a 6-0, 6-3 win at first doubles and the senior pairing of Shriya Rajesh and Lexy Masters secured a hard-fought 6-4, 6-3 win at second doubles. Junior Brooke Taylor only dropped two games on her way to a 6-0, 6-2 third singles victory. Canton’s Camila Cutter emerged with a 6-1, 6-3 win at first singles while Olivia Durham came out on top at second singles (6-3, 7-6 (2)) after a great battle at second singles.
Sharon, 5 @ King Philip, 0 – Final – Sharon passed a good midseason test by winning four of the five matches in straight sets, taking a 5-0 sweep over King Philip. Judy Song prevailed from a tight first singles match featuring two of the top players in the league with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Ahunna James. Navya Shukla added an impressive 6-1, 6-0 second singles win and Ale Aguilar completed the singles sweep right a 6-3, 4-6, 10-6 win in a hard fought match at third singles. Sharon’s Abby Vilk and Jenny Sand added a 6-2, 6-3 first doubles win, and the pairing of senior Sophia Oh and sophomore Olivia Landstein returned home with a 6-1, 6-2 win from second doubles.
Mansfield, 2 @ Milford, 3 – Final – Milford won three singles matches to earn its first league win of the season. Serena Borges (6-4, 6-0), Kaylee Whitney (6-4, 6-1), and Mallory Brickley (6-4, 6-2) sealed the victory for the Hawks. Mansfield won both doubles matches, with Jill Hanley and Savannah Carey taking their match 6-2, 6-0 at first doubles and Rachel Goldman and Caroline Guravage winning in three sets at second doubles.
Oliver Ames, 1 @ North Attleboro, 4 – Final – A battle between two of the best in the league lived up to its billing as North Attleboro junior Lauren Hunt and OA sophomore Hannah Farber had a three-hour marathon of a match at first singles with the former eventually prevailing in a super tiebreaker. Hunt continued her impressive season with a 6-7 (1), 6-2, 10-3 comeback win to cap North’s 4-1 win over the Tigers. Sophomore Megan Atwood added a 6-3, 6-1 win at second singles and senior Grace Noreck only dropped one game in each get for a 6-1, 6-1 win at third singles. The team of sophomores Liz Silva and Audrey Noreck emerged from a great match at first doubles with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 win. OA’s Marina Mierzwinski and Ella Mierzwinski prevailed 6-4, 7-5 in a close contest at second doubles.
Stoughton, 2 @ Taunton, 3 – Final – Taunton got wins at both doubles matches and one singles contest — all played by juniors — to edge out visiting Stoughton. Junior Morgan Smith had the lone singles win for the Tigers, taking a 6-3, 6-4 verdict at third singles, and Taunton also got wins from the first doubles team of Janelle Garcia and Courtney Martin (6-1, 6-1) as well as the second doubles team of Caroline Pietnik and Sam Parrett (6-2, 6-2). Stoughton’s Ally Lady only lost a pair of games in a 6-2, 6-0 first singles win, and senior Nadia Prokopiuk emerged from a back-and-forth battle at second singles with a 7-6 (3), 5-7, 10-7 win.
Boys Volleyball
Taunton, 1 vs. New Bedford, 3 – Final – Taunton opened with a win in the first set but New Bedford grabbed three straight tight sets to end up with the win, 3-1 (20-25, 28-26, 27-25, 27-25). Matt Freitas led the way offensive with a big 16-kill performance, adding nine digs and three aces while Erick Foster was strong at the net defensively with six blocks. Bradley Hylander anchored the defense with 11 digs, and both Ty Ekstrom and Daniel Freitas had 15 assists apiece.