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2023-2024 Hockomock Girls Basketball Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2023-2024 Hockomock Girls Basketball Preview
Attleboro
2022-2023 Record: 16-7
2022-2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 32
Coach: Brianna Bracken
In each of the past two seasons, Attleboro has won 16 games and given Franklin a challenge for the Kelley-Rex division title. Entering their third year with head coach Bri Bracken, the Bombardiers return just two starters, after the transfer of talented forward Vanessa Ellis, so there will be several new players that will need to deliver important minutes as Attleboro makes a push for the elusive first Hockomock title.
Senior guard Kayla Goldrick is the team’s top scorer, and she will be back at the point this season. A strong defender and a versatile player on the offensive end, Goldrick’s leadership will be critical. Junior Avery James is the only other returning starter, and she gives Attleboro a potent weapon from the perimeter. Senior Rylie Camacho came back from an injury midway through last season, and she is another sharpshooter from the wing and versatile defender who can guard a couple of positions. Senior guard Merry Bosh will give the Bombardiers important depth in the backcourt.
The Bombardiers will need to make up for the loss of Ellis in the frontcourt, but they do have some size in the post with sophomore forwards Tia Williamson and Lily Didick, who are both listed at 6’0. Senior guard Molly Moore and forwards Dharma Hines and Flojona Sanon will give the Bombardiers much-needed experience and junior guard Shamilah Bodden brings a lot of energy off the bench. Sophomore guard Christelle Saint-Vil is another newcomer to the roster who could make an instant impact.
“We need to initiate scoring opportunities off our defense and use our quickness and athleticism to create scoring,” Bracken said. “We are excited for what is in store for our program this season. Practices have been tough, and the girls are getting better and better every day.”
Canton
2022-2023 Record: 4-16
2022-2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Jim Choquette
Coming off one of the best seasons in program history and graduating three of the best players in program history, it was no surprise that the Bulldogs had a transition year in 2022-23. The Bulldogs struggled at times offensively, but they allowed only 46.6 points per game, which was the third lowest in the league (behind only league champs Foxboro and Franklin), and Canton will try to build on that defensive effort to make a push back up the standings.
The Bulldogs graduated five players from last year’s team, so there are opportunities for other players to step into bigger roles this season. Seniors Fatima Sidibay and Jess Wright provide plenty of length and energy in the post and should give Canton a solid foundation defensively and on the glass. Junior center Tess Giglio is another player that the Bulldogs will lean on in the post. Junior guards Caira McKinney and Ava McCoole will bring needed experience to the backcourt.
Senior forward Mercia Kolokithas is the team’s top returning scorer, and she will force defenses to stay honest on the perimeter. Sophomore guard Deanna Kolokithas is another shooter that will give Canton’s offense a boost. Sophomore guard Alyssa Wong is an addition to the lineup who could make an instant impact along with freshman forward Madison McCabe. With five sophomores and freshmen and only three seniors, the Bulldogs are continuing to build for the future.
“The girls have worked extremely hard to get to this point,” said Canton coach Jim Choquette, “and we have high expectations of ourselves to coach and play as a team.”
Foxboro
2022-2023 Record: 24 -1 (Davenport champion)
2022-2023 Finish: Won Div. 2 state title
Coach: Lisa Downs
How do you follow up a near-perfect season and a Div. 2 state title? Foxboro’s plan is to return almost the entire roster and make another run at a championship. The Warriors bring back all five starters and all of the rotation players from last year’s title-winning squad and have added a crop of talented freshmen who will add depth and competition within the team. Foxboro won’t be defending its D2 title, since the Warriors are moving to D3 this winter, but regardless of division this looks like one of the top teams in the state.
Senior Camryn Collins, the reigning league MVP and HockomockSports.com Player of the Year, is back to lead the team this season and she’ll be joined in the backcourt by junior Kailey Sullivan, both of whom are approaching the 1,000-point marks for their careers and are strong competitors on both ends of the floor. Junior center Addie Ruter was the breakout star of last year’s tournament run and she will be back to dominate the middle. Senior Erin Foley is a tenacious defender who knocked down some big shots during the playoffs and classmate Isabelle Chamberlin is an underrated rebounder and post defender who helps give the Warriors balance.
The starting lineup is as good as any in the state but the Warriors also have players coming off the bench who were major factors in the state title. Junior Ava Hill is an athletic winger who can score in multiple ways and defend a couple of positions. Sophomores Kylie Sampson and Adrianna Porazzo also saw time as freshmen and fit well into Foxboro’s high-tempo system. The Warriors have added three freshmen to this year’s team, including point guard Alaysia Drummonds, who spent the summer playing with the varsity and already looks capable of fitting into the rotation.
“The talent pool and depth of our roster this year far exceeds any I have ever had the opportunity to coach,” said Foxboro coach Lisa Downs. “I decided to keep a lot of players because they will continuously challenge each other, which will prove invaluable to them individually and our team as a whole. I’m extremely excited to see what they are able to accomplish this season.”
Franklin
2022-2023 Record: 18-5
2022-2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen
Coach: John Leighton
Franklin has won five straight Kelley-Rex division titles and, even after graduating four starters from last year’s team including top scorer Katie Peterson, the Panthers remain the team to beat for the league title. Things may look a little different this season, as Franklin won’t have the same amount of length in the lineup (only one player listed above 5-foot-9), but they still have plenty of athleticism and depth.
Junior guard Chloe Fales will be the key returning player from last year, after averaging nearly 11 points per game in her debut varsity season. A talented scorer at all three levels and a solid defender, Fales will be the team’s top threat this winter. Several other players are ready to step into bigger roles this year, including senior Sasha Tracey who is an agile defender and three-point shooter. Junior point guard Elle Bonacci is a strong ball-handler and shooter, while senior Norah MacCallum has great size on the wing and is another versatile defender who can guard multiple positions.
Typically, Franklin tends to reload rather than rebuild and there are several new faces who are going to step in and will be expected to contribute right away. Junior forward Olena Malymina gives the Panthers a little bit of size at 5-foot-10 and freshman guard Kaylee Fernandes will bring fresh energy and skill in the backcourt.
“Every season presents its own challenges and opportunities,” said Franklin coach John Leighton. “I am excited to work with this group of girls as they gel into a strong, smart, and selfless team.”
King Philip
2022-2023 Record: 11-10
2022-2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Preliminary Round
Coach: Jeff Miszkiewicz
Last season, King Philip leaned on 6-foot-3 senior center Emily Sawyer on both ends of the court. She was second in the league in scoring and teams avoided trying to challenge her at the rim. This season, expect the Warriors to look much different, as they focus on their athleticism and attacking teams in transition to compete for the Kelley-Rex title and make another state tournament appearance.
The Warriors bring back three players with starting experience. Senior forward Maddie Paschke is the team’s top returning scorer (8.2 ppg) and she gives them length and physicality in the paint and the agility to get out and run with any forward in the league. Senior Kylie Watson gives KP a scorer on the wing, someone who can take the ball to the basket and knock down the mid-range shot, and a three-year varsity player with much-needed experience. Senior guard Jordan Bennett is a tough perimeter defender and a streaky outside shooter who will force defenses to stay honest at the three-point line.
Sophomore guards Jessi Persky and Maddie Keough both saw plenty of time as freshmen and could be poised for breakout seasons in the backcourt. Keough is the team’s top outside threat, while Persky is aggressive taking the ball to the basket and getting out in transition. Senior Kaelyn Clancy is another high-energy defender and another shooter on the wing and classmate Lilli Hickey will give KP another spot-up shooter on the outside and leadership on and off the court.
“Obviously, we will be a much different team than in years past, but our principles will remain the same,” said KP coach Jeff Miszkiewicz, now in his third season in charge. “Overall, this team loves to compete. We’re going to bring it every night.”
Mansfield
2022-2023 Record: 13-9
2022-2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 32
Coach: Heather McPherson
Mansfield graduated seven players from last year’s team, including top scorer Abby Wager, so matching the 13 wins of 2022-23 will be difficult. The Hornets remain confident that an influx of talented younger players who look ready to contribute right away and a few familiar faces who are back to provide much-needed leadership can keep them in the hunt for a tournament berth.
Senior forward Kara Santos will draw most of the attention to start the season. As the team’s top returning scorer (12.4 ppg), Santos gives Mansfield a strong presence in the post on both ends of the floor and a double-double threat every night. Senior Keira Fitzpatrick returns to provide experience in the backcourt and looks ready to have a breakout year, after being behind several upperclassmen last season. Her energy defensively will give the Hornets a big lift. Junior Ella Palanza is a solid wing scorer who has versatility in her game, taking players to the basket while being able to knock down shots on the perimeter. Palanza is another player who could break out with more opportunity on the ball.
There are several underclassmen who are ready to step into the squad this year, but also a couple of returning players who will be making big jumps in terms of playing time and expectation. Sophomore guard Katelyn Trolio adds more speed and defensive intensity in the backcourt, while junior Frankie Spagna gives Mansfield a different look in the post with her length and ability to knock down short jumpers.
“We haven’t had a ton of time but this team has proven to be gritty!” said Mansfield coach Heather McPherson. “In a short time they have shown the ability to adjust and improve. While I think we will have some mistakes as a result of inexperience, I think this team will show tremendous growth as the season progresses.”
Milford
2022-2023 Record: 5-15
2022-2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Austin Costa
There is a lot that is going to be new about Milford this season. The Hawks graduated their top three scorers from 2022-23 and TJ Dolliver stepped down as coach at the end of the season. New head coach Austin Costa has a team with as many freshmen as seniors (three) but has the length and athleticism to cause teams some trouble this year, as evidenced by the team’s overtime win in the season opener.
Scoring was a struggle last season, as Milford scored a league-low 36.9 points per game, but the Hawks are hoping that some of the returning players are ready to take on bigger roles and produce. Senior Maeve Driscoll, who hit a clutch three to force overtime in the first game, will be a steadying influence in the backcourt, and classmate Erin Michelson is a four-year varsity player who has good size on the wing. Senior forward Khatrina Leger battled injuries last season and her healthy return gives Milford another strong rebounder and post defender.
Junior TJ Downing showed flashes last season of being a consistent scoring threat and her team-high 14 points in the opener is a sign of her potential to give the Hawks an offensive boost this winter. Juniors Olivia Baglione and Cae Pellegrini bring varsity experience to the lineup and defensive versatility. Sophomore Katelyn Kearnan (at 5-foot-10) is another lengthy forward who is going to take on more responsibility on the offensive end, along with classmate Ava Baglione, whose speed should help in Milford’s more up-tempo game plan.
“Milford is looking to use their length and athleticism to disrupt teams and to push the tempo of the game,” Costa explained. “We are a young and dynamic team that is eager to compete this year.”
North Attleboro
2022-2023 Record: 6-14
2022-2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Ashley Kepaa
North Attleboro is in search of its first playoff appearance since the 2016-17 season and, after Nikki Correia stepped down this offseason, the Rocketeers are turning to a former player to try and get back into the postseason hunt. Ashley Kepaa, who graduated from North in 2009 and had a successful stint as coach at Bedford, inherits a squad with just one senior but four returning starters with plenty of varsity experience.
Katie Corsetti is the lone senior for the Rocketeers this season. She gives North length and skill in the post and has developed a good shot to go along with her ability to finish at the rim. Junior guards Sam Sweeney and Sam Faria will provide the leadership in the backcourt. Faria can extend the defense with her shooting and has great vision running the point. Sweeney is the team’s top returning scorer from last year (7.5 ppg) and is a solid, all-around guard who makes an impact on both ends of the floor.
Also returning this season is junior forward Maryellen Charette, who gives North more scoring punch from the block and a strong rebounder and defender, despite her typically having to go up against much bigger players. Freshman guard Uliana Malynka is a newcomer to watch out for this season. A transfer student from Ukraine, Malynka gives North additional length and athleticism in the backcourt.
“I am super excited to be at the helm this year,” Kepaa said. “My return back home has been so fun and better than I could have ever expected. I got gifted a really good group of girls with great attitudes who have worked extremely hard these past 2 weeks. We’re all eager to get started.”
Oliver Ames
2022-2023 Record: 11-10
2022-2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Brian Costello
After nearly five full decades with one coach, Oliver Ames has its third new coach in the past three seasons. Former Canton assistant boys coach Brian Costello takes over this winter and he has a talented group of players that could pose a challenge to Foxboro in the Davenport division and looks capable of making a run in the Div. 2 state tournament as well.
One of the reasons for the high expectations at OA this season is the return to full health of senior forward Sarah Hilliard. Fresh off being named league MVP during volleyball season, Hilliard was part of a state title three years ago and averaged nearly 10 points a game last year, despite playing through a back injury. Senior Kaydance Derba is another holdover from the 2021 title team, and she gives a relatively young roster experience, size, and outside shooting. Senior Katherine Farley is a strong rebounder and post presence coming off the bench and classmate Annie Reilly and junior Zoey Swanson give OA plenty of depth in the frontcourt.
While the Tigers will benefit from the experience and leadership of the upperclassmen, there is a lot of exciting potential in the group of underclassmen that debuted last season. Sophomore guard Kamryn Derba is a dynamic scorer who grew into the point guard role over the course of her freshman year. Sophomore Avery Gamble is a solid, all-around guard who seems to do everything well and is a great foil for Derba at shooting guard. Sophomore Maeve Horsman is moving into the starting lineup this season after showing flashes of her ability to crash the boards, finish at the rim, and defend multiple positions. Sophomore Mari Rhodes and junior Hannah Dupill will be able to come off the bench and produce in the backcourt.
“I’m really excited about the season,” Costello said. “We are a young team, half the roster is in 10th grade, but we have great senior leadership and it’s a group of players who put in a ton of work in the offseason. This is a close group; they work hard for one another. They are well aware of the tradition and history of OA basketball and are ready to step up.”
Sharon
2022-2023 Record: 5-15
2022-2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Matt DellaBarba
Sharon is looking to make progress under second-year head coach Matt DellaBarba following last year’s five-win season. One of the challenges for the Eagles, who return six players who averaged more than 10 minutes per game, is trying to find ways to replace the production of Jasmine Davis, as the league’s leading scorer won’t be back for her senior season. Things will look different for the Eagles, but DellaBarba is confident Sharon’s experienced roster can make a push up the standings.
The Eagles bring back four starters from last year. Senior guard Rachael Hager missed a lot of time in 2022-23 with an injury and having her shooting range and ball-handling in the backcourt for a full season will be key to Sharon’s offense. Junior Olivia Landstein and senior Carmen Leonardi will give the Eagles more experience in the backcourt and plenty of energy on the defensive side of the ball. Senior Eva Poulton emerged as a solid scorer and rebounder last season and her development could give the Eagles a good balance with the perimeter game of Hager.
Senior guard Natalie David and juniors Bailey Garte and Thea Caproni also return after getting minutes last season and all three will give Sharon defensive versatility and shooting on the wing. The Eagles are also bringing up a trio of juniors, Lauren McLoughlin, Serene Bien-Aime, and Kiran Koster, who impressed while getting significant minutes on JV and look ready to contribute on the varsity level.
“As a whole, our program is deeper and more balanced this year and the girls are improving every day at practice,” DellaBarba said. “I’m excited about the energy this group has brought to practice every day and we are looking to build on our performance every day.”
Stoughton
2022-2023 Record: 3-17
2022-2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Eric Adams
Stoughton won three times last season under first-year head coach Eric Adams. The Black Knights only graduated two players, so they’ll be hoping a more experienced roster, once healthy, can make a push up the league standings and maybe get into the hunt for a playoff spot.
After an impressive rookie year, sophomore Kirsten McKay is back and is a playmaker on both ends of the court. She averaged 10.5 points and four steals per night and her ability to create her own offense will be crucial. Senior Katrina Varnum is battling an early-season injury, but she provides the Black Knights with strong rebounding and defense (three blocks per game) in the paint. Junior Raina Tat stretches defenses with her ability to knock down threes (2-1/2 threes per game) and junior forward Leah McCarty had a big sophomore season at nearly seven points per game and her development as a post scorer will be important to give the Black Knights balance offensively.
The Black Knights are battling some injuries in the early going but it is giving some of the new players a chance to get valuable experience. Freshman forward Raine Tat grabbed nine rebounds in the season opener and classmate Imani Ashu is another player who could jump right into the lineup. Sophomores Isabel Belmonte and Cecelia Squires (seven points in the season opener) will give Stoughton solid depth off the bench this year.
“Stoughton is looking to keep pushing the pace and continue to force turnovers on defense,” said Adams. “There is lots of potential with this year’s team to have a winning 2023-2024 season.”
Taunton
2022-2023 Record: 5-15
2022-2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Gretchen Rodrigues
Taunton started well under first-year coach Gretchen Rodrigues, winning four of its first five games, but the Tigers couldn’t sustain that momentum for the rest of the season, winning just once more. The Tigers only graduated one player from last year’s team and have a year of experience under Rodrigues’ system, so expectations are high this fall to make a push for a playoff spot.
Senior guard Cali Melo had a breakout season, taking on far more of the scoring load after the transfer of Kameron St. Pierre and leading the Tigers at more than 11 points per game. Melo continues to provide the same level of intensity on defense while running things on offense. Junior Chelsea Bousquet is ready for a bigger role this winter, adding more speed to the Taunton backcourt. Sophomore forward Taryn Campbell impressed as a freshman, showing the agility and range of a guard with the length of a post player. Senior Lexi Haywood is another threat from the outside and junior forward Jillian Doherty, who is returning from a shoulder injury that limited her minutes last season, will provide Taunton with scoring in the post.
Sophomore Mia Torres brings speed and energy on the defensive end and could be an impact player in Taunton’s press and create easy offense with turnovers. Senior Madison Oliveira could see big minutes this season with her ability to take defenders off the dribble and hit from the mid-range. Senior Aaliyah Yera is another player who could make a bigger impact, as she is one of the team’s top three-point shooters.
“I’m extremely excited to see our team perform,” Rodrigues said. “We are going to play a run-and-jump style, looking to create a lot of turnovers for quick transition buckets. We seem much more experienced this year, and I am hoping it transitions into the games.”
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Thursday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 04/06/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
Canton, 14 @ Norwell, 11 – Final – The Bulldogs scored in double digits for the third straight game to start the season and picked up their third win. Canton’s offense was on fire from the start, as the visitors scored five in the first and went into the bottom of the fifth leading 12-1. Norwell made it interesting with three in the fifth and then six runs in the sixth. The Clippers added a seventh run in the final inning but Canton had done enough to improve to 3-0. Owen Lane was 0-for-2 in the leadoff spot, but he drew three walks and scored three runs. Lane also pitched the first four innings and allowed just one earned run. Matt Chafin was 2-for-2 with a walk and four runs scored. Jack Digirolamo was 3-for-4 with a double and four RBI. Hayden Rose also drove in four runs, while Nick (two RBI) and Andrew Gillis (two runs) each had two hits. Digirolamo closed out the game, throwing the final 1-1/3 innings, striking out three and allowing one run.
Mansfield, 1 vs. Bishop Feehan, 9 – Final
Softball
Canton, 10 @ Rockland, 3 – Final – Shaelyn Murphy went the distance, striking out 13 batters to win her second game in as many days. Murphy also helped herself with two hits and two RBI. Olivia Mackwell powered the Canton offense with four hits and four RBI. Kailyn Durham had three hits and made a great defensive play in center. Jess Wright and Chloe Guerschuny added two hits apiece for the Bulldogs.
Boys Lacrosse
Attleboro, 5 @ Oliver Ames, 6 – Final – Oliver Ames overcame a two-goal deficit midway through the fourth quarter to pull out a win against visiting Attleboro. Ryan Jaco scored the game-winning goal with 30 seconds left to cap the comeback and complete a hat trick. Jason Zalis, Landon Grothe, Liam Dunlap and Lawrence Dear all played well on defense for the Tigers while Noah Isleib recorded 12 saves in net.
Canton, 5 @ Mansfield, 14 – Final – Click here for a photo gallery of this game – Mansfield junior Tommy Smith and freshman Nico Smith each scored four goals to lead the Hornets to a win over Davenport rival Canton. Both Tommy Smith and Nico Smith, along with Drew Sacco (two goals), scored early to give Mansfield a three-goal lead and the Hornets never relinquished that advantage. Cody Gordon added two goals an an assist, Andrew DeGirolamo had a goal and two assists, and Grady Sullivan had one goal and one assist. Senior Jeff Chaput and freshman Ethan Keleher each scored twice for Canton, AJ Thomas scored once, and Brendan Tourgee had three assists. Ryan DeGirolamo made 12 saves in net for Mansfield while Thomas Gormley had a strong game defensively. Canton’s Pat Drury had nine saves.
Foxboro, 18 @ Taunton, 1 – Final – Foxboro won for the second straight game to start the season. Michael McCabe had a goal and an assist in the win, while Michael DeBarros, Josiah Lewis, and Evan Vieira also found the back of the net for the Warriors, each recording their first varsity points. Freshman Cam Deleskey added two goals in the win.
North Attleboro, 8 @ King Philip, 11 – Final – King Philip raced out to a three-goal lead in the first quarter and stayed ahead of the visiting Rocketeers the rest of the way for an 11-8 win. Donovan DeVellis led the offensive charge for the hosts with a team-high seven points, scoring a hat trick and adding four assists for the Warriors, who held a 7-5 advantage at half. Hayden Schmitz also had a hat trick for KP and added two assists, Noah Minkwitz notched a pair of goals and a pair of helpers while Mason Thompson (two assists), Alex Viscusi, and Aiden McCarthy each scored once. Henry LeClair added an assist while senior goalie James Boldy had a strong game in net, turning away a handful of point blank chances from North.
Milford, 1 @ Sharon, 14 – Final
Girls Lacrosse
Oliver Ames, 13 @ Attleboro, 11 – Final – The Tigers erased a six-goal halftime deficit to stun the Bombardiers on the road. Attleboro had a terrific first half as Addy Papagolos’ six draw controls led the Bombardiers to a 9-3 lead at the break. OA opened the second half with four straight goals to get back into it and used that momentum, outscoring the hots 6-1 down the stretch. Catie Wilson and Erin Cottam paced OA with four goals apiece while Leanna Hudson added three and Kayla Magit had two goals and four assists. Attleboro’s Bella Cavallini and Amelia Collins each had three goals, Molly Moore found the back of the net twice, and Papagolos, Makenah Stokes, and Gigi Sprovieri each had one. Jordan Mooney chipped in with a pair of assists for Attleboro.
Mansfield, 6 @ Canton, 13 – Final – Emily McCabe scored six times and dished out three assists to lead Canton to an important division win over Mansfield. McCabe scored the 100th goal of her career in the win. Ella Yeaton added a hat trick and Devan Spinale had two goals and two assists for the Bulldogs, who got eight saves from goalie Ashley Balunas. Canton led by two at halftime but turned it on in the second half with a 6-1 run. Mansfield got goals from Tessa Johnson, Lola Varricchione, Maeve Anastasia, Rose Maher (two assists), Ella Palanza, and Stella Moore. Caitlyn Zajac made 10 saves to keep the Hornets in it.
Taunton, 1 @ Foxboro, 19 – Final – Seven different players found the back of the net for the Warriors, who wrapped up a perfect 3-0 opening week of the season. Paige Curran sparked Foxboro’s attack with five goals an three assists and Cate Noone added four tallies and a pair of helpers. Mya Waryas had a hat trick and two assists, while Val Beigel, Mary Collins (three assists), and Grace Riley (two assists) each scored twice. Addie Riley added a goal for Foxboro. Audrey Campbell made three stops and Sofia Lucente had one save to get the win.
Franklin, 19 @ Stoughton, 1 – Final – Fifteen Panthers scored on Thursday, as the perennial Hock power took on the first-year program. Vera Hansen, Maeve Grasso, Norah MacCallum, Raena Crandall, Erin Peterson, Ella Griffin, Morgan Lovell, Abby O’Rourke, and Juliana Owen all scored their first career goals for the Panthers. Ella Mahoney and Maise Streeseman both played well in goal to secure the win.
King Philip, 17 @ North Attleboro, 3 – Final – King Philip secured its third win of the young season, this time with a big win over North Attleboro on the road. Makenzie McDevitt (two assists), Abby MacDonald (assist), and Nikki McDonald (assist) paced the offense with four goals apiece while Sammy Cloutier added a goal and three helpers. Sierra King had a great defensive effort for KP with three caused turnovers and three ground balls while Kelly Holmes had a strong game in the midfield, commanding the draw.
Sharon, 9 @ Milford, 16 – Final – Buoyed by a big start, Milford earned its first win of the season with a 16-9 decision against visiting Sharon. The Scarlet Hawks raced out to an 8-0 lead and never looked back. The Eagles did make a game of it by going on a 4-1 run to cut the deficit to 9-4 but a three-goal spurt from the hosts just before halftime restored the big lead. Sophomore TJ Downing had a team-high four goals to pace the offense, sophomore Yasmin Martinez added three goals, and sophomore Alexa Landry notched one goal and two assists. Seniors Jordan Douglas (three goals, two assists), Carly Haley (two goals, two assists), Emily Croteau (one goal, two assists), and Ava Lebel (one goal) all played well for Milford. Caitlyn Banger made five saves in the win, Erin Michelson chipped in with a goal and an assist and senior Cailyn Paccico chipped in with one assist. Milford’s Bailey Garte had a team-high four goals while Keira Lydeard finished with a hat trick and one assist.
Boys Tennis
King Philip, 0 @ Xaverian, 5 – Final
North Attleboro vs. Dartmouth – Postponed.
Sharon, 1 vs. Brookline, 4 – Final – Junior Alex Budovalcev was the lone winner for the Eagles, rally from a one-set deficit to win in a third-set super tiebreaker, 4-6, 6-4, 10-8.
Taunton, 5 vs. Durfee, 0 – Final – Taunton won all five matches in straight sets to take down visiting Durfee. Mike Kimmer had the closest match of the day, prevailing from a hard-fought first single match with a 6-4, 7-5 win. Martin Frankimet added a 6-3, 6-0 win at second singles and Heitor Sens completed the singles sweep with a 6-3, 6-3 decision. The team of Collin Lofgren and Derek Desseault only dropped two games, winning 6-0, 6-2 at first doubles while Kenny Dias paired with Rowan Kimmer to secure a 6-2, 6-4 win at second doubles.
Girls Tennis
Milford, 3 vs. Whitinsville Christian, 2 – Final – Milford swept both doubles matches and added one more win in singles action to break into the win column with a 3-2 decision over Whitinsville Christine. The team of Ava Merrill and Lily Bogonis secured the win for the Hawks, prevailing victorious in a three-set thriller at first doubles (6-3, 3-6, 6-2). Milford’s second doubles team of Audrey Brannigan and Paige Caldon earned a 6-1, 6-2 win while Kaylee Whitney earned a 6-3, 6-0 win at second singles.
North Attleboro @ Dartmouth – Postponed.
Taunton, 2 @ Durfee, 3 – Final
Boys Volleyball
King Philip vs. Bellingham, 4:45
Milford, 3 @ Lincoln-Sudbury, 2 – Final
Taunton, 3 vs. Quincy, 0 – Final – Taunton improved to 3-0 to start the season, landing a sweep over visiting Quincy (25-22, 25-18, 25-17). The Tigers’ two setters both continued to play well as Ty Ekstrom dished out eight assists and have four digs while Daniel Freitas had 14 assists and three digs. Matt Freitas and Antonios Dimakis each had five kills, Owen Kelley and Josh Duncan both had four kills, and Bradley Hylander continued to anchor the defense with nine digs and a strong serve receive.
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Tuesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 01/31/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Basketball
Foxboro, 52 @ Taunton, 64 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Stoughton, 60 @ Franklin, 71 – Final – Franklin set the tone early with a suffocating defensive effort and junior Andrew Benoit gave the Panthers an early boost in a win over visiting Stoughton. Benoit scored five of his career-high 13 points in the opening quarter, Ben Harvey added seven of his 11 points in the frame, and Geino Scaringello (12 points) hit a pair of triples as Franklin established an early lead (20-3) after a quarter. Justin Allen scored all of his team-high 14 points in the second half while Sean O’Leary scored all 13 of his points in the second and third quarters. Elijah Connor led the Black Knights with 14 points while Obi Dike chipped in with 12 points.
Mansfield, 69 @ King Philip, 53 – Final – Mansfield had all of the answers in a win on the road at King Philip, building a lead early and withstanding a handful of rally bids from the Warriors. The Hornets connected on five three-pointers in the opening quarter, three from Eddie McCoy (20 points) and one each from Caden Colby (11 points) and JT Veiking (15 points, 5 rebounds) to race out to a 20-12 lead after a quarter. KP made runs throughout the game to get back into it but the Hornets had an answer each time, including late in the third when the hosts got within five only for the visitors to answer with a quick 6-0 burst to push the lead back to double digits. Junior Trevor Foley added 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists for Mansfield while Chris Hill had 9 points and 11 boards. Will Laplante paced KP with a team-high 20 points while Grant Kinney and Tommy McLeish each added eight points.
Oliver Ames, 37 @ Milford, 60 – Final – Milford used a huge second half to turn a six-point halftime lead into a runaway win over a shorthanded Oliver Ames squad. The Hawks led by just one (11-10) after a quarter and by six (23-17) at the halftime break. Sophomore Andrew Rivera (five rebounds) sparked the big second half on the offensive end, scoring 11 of his team-high 19 points in the third while Luca Testa, Nick Araujo, and Tyler Ballard also contributed to the scoring as the Hawks’ advantage ballooned to 40-22 going into the fourth. Milford’s offense continued its second half success in the fourth, pouring in 20 points to run away with the win. Freshman CJ Farrell had 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists in the win over OA, who was without its two leading scorers in Cole Craffey and Soren Lolonga.
Sharon, 56 @ North Attleboro, 33 – Final – Junior Jacob McLoughlin scored eight of his team-high 14 points in the opening quarter as the Eagles set the tone on both ends of the court early, and never looked back in a win over the Rocketeers. Nate Katznelson scored in each quarter and finished with 11 points while both Matt Baur and Dante James chipped in nine points each for the Eagles, who held a 30-11 lead at halftime.
Girls Basketball
Taunton, 22 @ Foxboro, 79 – Final – Foxboro earned another big league win, staying unbeaten in Hock play this season and giving itself a chance to clinch the Davenport title when it squares off against Mansfield on Friday. Addie Ruter scored 20 points to lead the way for the Warriors. Kailey Sullivan had 19, Camryn Collins added 18 points, and Ava Hill chipped in with a dozen for Foxboro.
Franklin, 65 @ Stoughton, 35 – Final – Franklin scored 26 points in the opening quarter and never looked back, rolling to a big win that restored a one-game lead over Attleboro in the division standings and clinched a playoff berth. Chloe Fales scored all of her team-high 15 points in the first half, as Franklin opened up a 44-14 lead going into the locker room. Bridget Leo added six points in the first quarter, Katie Peterson scored seven of her 10 points before the break, and Lizzie Newman added six of her 11. Mallory Santos added six points for Franklin, all in the third quarter. Raina Tat was Stoughton’s top scorer with 15, including all nine of the Black Knights’ points in the third. Tat also had three steals on the night. Kirsten McKay had nine points, six of them in the fourth quarter, and Katrina Varnum pulled down nine rebounds.
King Philip, 59 @ Mansfield, 55 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Milford, 26 @ Oliver Ames, 66 – Final – OA scored 17 points in the second quarter to go ahead by 17 at halftime and the Tigers kept it rolling after the break, outscoring Milford 36-13 to earn the big win. The Tigers were strong defensively throughout, not allowing more than eight points in a quarter. Kaydance and Kamryn Derba combined to knock down seven three-pointers. Kaydance led OA with 13 points and Kamryn finished with 11, all in the second quarter. Sarah Hilliard added 12 points, 10 of them in the first half, and Maeve Horsman hit a pair of threes and scored eight points in the fourth. Maddie Homer scored six points for OA and also pulled down 10 rebounds from her guard position, including nine on the offensive end. Emily Croteau had eight for the Hawks, while Maeve Driscoll scored six on a pair of threes, and Katelyn Kearnan added five.
North Attleboro, 50 @ Sharon, 56 – Final – Sharon turned the game around in the third quarter, outscoring North 18-4 to grab the lead. After a nearly even fourth quarter, the Eagles walked away with their second straight victory. Jasmine Davis led the Sharon comeback, scoring 18 of her game-high 30 points in the second half and making clutch free throws down the stretch. North took a 15-13 lead after one quarter and extended the lead to 34-27 at halftime. Sam Faria led the way for the Rocketeers, knocking down five threes and scoring 17 points (all in the first half). Katie Corsetti did her best fronting Davis to make her work for her points and Ava McKeon added 13 points for North. Bailey Garte helped out Sharon’s offense with eight points and Carmen Leonardi had a strong game defensively on the perimeter.
Boys Hockey
Franklin, 4 vs. Archbishop Williams, 3 – Final (OT) – Franklin sophomore Vinnie Pasquarosa celebrated his birthday in style, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime to hand the Panthers a big non-league win over Archbishop Williams. Pasquarosa gained possession at the blue line, skated around a defenseman and deposited his shot into the back of the net with just over a minute to go in the extra period for the win. The Panthers took a 2-1 lead in the third when Ben Jarosz scored on the power play but the Bishops scored twice with under six minutes to go to jump in front. Jarosz fired a shot from the blue line with just seconds to go to tie the game. Dylan McEvoy also had a goal for Franklin while Colby Wagner made 27 saves in the win.
Swimming
Mansfield @ Seekonk, 3:45
Gymnastics
Canton @ Oliver Ames, 8:00 (@ Spectrum)
Sharon Hangs On Down the Stretch to Beat Stoughton
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Wednesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 05/25/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
Taunton, 12 @ Milford, 2 – Final (5 Inn.)
Mansfield, 3 vs. Xaverian, 2 – Final – Mansfield erased a two-run deficit in the sixth inning and then walked off with a win in the bottom of the seventh to knock off the defending D1 state champs Xaverian. The visiting Hawks scored once in the third and fourth to build a 2-0 lead going into the final two innings. The Hornets went without a run over the first five innings but not for a lack of opportunity. Mansfield loaded the bases in both the first and fifth innings, and had runners in scoring position in the second third, and fourth innings but couldn’t push across a run. That chad in the sixth as Caden Colby drew a lead off walk, moved to second on a single from Matt DeShiro (3-for-5), and an infield single from Conner Zukowski loaded the bases. Jimmy Gilleran grounded into a fielder’s choice to bring into a run and DeShiro then came home to tie it. In the bottom of the seventh, Jared Fraone had a one-out single, took second on a walk by Colby Geddis, and then came around to score the winning run on a two-out single from DeShiro. Aaron Blinn pitched well in the start for the hosts, allowing two runs on seven hits and four walks, striking out six in five innings of work. Geddis earned the win in relief, tossing two scoreless innings with one hit, one walk, and four strikeouts.
Softball
Attleboro, 1 @ North Attleboro, 4 – Final – Zoey McDonough struck out 16 and allowed only an unearned run to lead North to a big win in its season finale, splitting the series with the Bombardiers. Attleboro got on the board in the top of the first but McDonough dominated, allowing only one lead-off batter to reach all afternoon. North tied the game in the third. Mandi Hanewich reached on a single, stole third, and came home on an overthrow. The following inning, Maryellen Charette hit a solo homer, her first varsity home run, to put North in front. In the fifth, Hanewich and Ally Levine beat out infield hits and Colleran plated one with a double. McDonough helped her own cause with a single that scored Levine. McDonough then capped the win by striking out the side in the seventh. It was North’s fifth straight win to close out the regular season.
Mansfield, 5 vs. Boston Latin Academy, 0 – Final (Forfeit)
Sharon, 11 @ Duxbury, 7 – Final
Foxboro, 0 vs. Silver Lake, 2 – Final
Taunton, 11 vs. Bishop Feehan, 6 – Final – Buoyed by a big start and a strong offensive performance, Taunton picked up a win over Bishop Feehan in a contest between two of the top rated teams in Division 1. The visiting Shamrocks got on the board first with a run in the top of the first inning but Taunton struck for four runs in the bottom half and led the rest of the way. Walks to Kyleah Plumb and Angie Lynch preceded Kaysie DeMoura being hit by a pitch to load the bases. Ava Venturelli drew another walk to bring in a run, Hayley Krockta brought a run in with a sac fly, Liv Mendonca added another run on a ground out, and Brooke Aldrich smacked an RBI double for a 4-1 lead after an inning. The Tigers added two runs in the second (Mia Fernandes solo home run, Venturelli RBI ground out) and another in the third (Plumb HBP with bases loaded) for a 7-2 lead. In the bottom of the fifth, Taunton tacked on four more runs to build a lead too big for the Shamrocks to rally from. Kylie Thorpe had an RBI single, Fernandes drove in one with a single to center, and Lynch’s single to left brought in two runs.
Boys Lacrosse
Milford, 7 @ Attleboro, 18 – Final
Foxboro, 8 @ Cohasset, 6 – Final
Franklin, 5 @ Medfield, 16 – Final
King Philip, 2 vs. Norwell, 13 – Final
Mansfield, 8 vs. Advanced Math & Science Academy, 5 – Final
Oliver Ames, 12 vs. Middleboro, 8 – Final – OA scored nine times in the first half and held off a second-half comeback by the Sachems to secure the non-league win. Ben Reardon was the spark on offense, leading the Tigers with seven goals. Ryan Jaco had a hat trick and Evan Jaco and Alex McAndrew each scored once in the win. Despite being shorthanded, OA led 9-2 at the break and was able to hold on down the stretch.
Girls Lacrosse
Attleboro, 5 @ Milford, 12 – Final – Aislinn Bennett scored five goals to lead the Hawks to a season sweep of Attleboro and to their 11th win of the season. Bennett now has 81 goals for the season and is the program’s leading scorer with 117 goals in her career. Emily Croteau added two goals, while Carly Haley, Jill Araujo, Erin Michelson, Stephanie Goulet, and Ava Lebel each found the back of the net once. Caitlyn Bangert made eight saves to preserve the win and Emma Tredeau had a solid game in defense. Milford is heading to the playoffs for the first time since 2012.
Oliver Ames, 17 @ Middleboro, 6 – Final – Georgia Costello scored five goals and Hailey Bourne scored four to lead the Tigers to a non-league road win. Jess Widdop had another solid game in net to pick up the win for OA.
Taunton, 7 @ Sharon, 6 – Final – Cali Melo and Sarah Clark each recorded hat tricks for the Tigers, who beat Sharon by a goal for the second time this season. Caroline Vallarelli added a goal for the Tigers. Sharon got big games from its seniors, Athena Merck scored three times and Kaitlyn Galeota added two. Bailey Garte had Sharon’s sixth goal and Tess Letendre continued her strong play in goal, making 21 saves to keep the Eagles close.
Boys Tennis
King Philip, 1 @ Xaverian, 4 – Final
Sharon, 4 @ North Attleboro, 1 – Final – Sharon completed a perfect 16-0 league schedule by taking down North Attleboro on the road. The Eagles won a pair of matches in singles action and swept both doubles matches to get the win. Sophomore Matthew Lally earned a 6-0, 6-3 straight set win at first singles and freshman Jacob Slavsky took a 6-2, 6-0 verdict at third singles for the Eagles. The team of Hyojae Park and Sava Kassev only lost a pair of games in a 6-0, 6-2 win at first doubles while Savir Basil and Wenhao Yang added a 6-2, 6-1 win at second doubles. North Attleboro’s Brody Carter captured a 6-2, 7-5 win at second singles.
Taunton vs. New Bedford, 4:00
Girls Tennis
North Attleboro, 0 @ Sharon, 5 – Final
Taunton @ New Bedford, 4:00
King Philip, 4 @ Franklin, 1 – Final – King Philip won its second straight match over Franklin to finish the season, leapfrogging the Panthers in the standings to claim its fifth straight Kelley-Rex division title. After dropping a contest to OA in early May, the Warriors rattled off nine straight wins to finish the season to move into the top spot in the division. King Philip, which won by the same score on Monday, finished off a rain-delayed match from last week on Wednesday. Ahunna James picked up where she left off a week ago and earned a straight set (6-2, 6-0) win at first singles while Shea Mellman erased a 4-2 deficit in the first set to win 10 of the next 11 games to secure a 6-4, 6-1 win — the match that clinched the win and the division title for the Warriors. Resha Ajoy and Lauren Casper added a 6-4, 6-4 win at first doules while Priya Riar and Carlie Burns rallied in the third set, overcoming a three-game deficit to prevail 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (5).
Boys Volleyball
King Philip @ Milford, 6:00
Taunton, 0 vs. Xaverian, 3 – Final