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2024 Hockomock League Boys Soccer Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2024 Hockomock League Boys Soccer Preview
Attleboro
2023 Record: 14-2-4
Coach: Peter Pereira
Last year will be a tough act to follow, having lost just two games total, but this year’s Attleboro squad is eager to prove itself.
It’s hard to ignore some of the losses from last year’s squad that finished second in the Kelley-Rex division by just one point, like HockomockSports.com First Team selections Tyler Rocchio and Billy Badger. But it’s easy to see the optimism for this year’s squad with the players on this year’s roster. While it will be tough to replace what Rocchio brought in net, the Bombardiers have a terrific foundation defensively in front of goal. Junior Mason Prive will be one of the top center backs in the league and sophomore Jaedyn Beland quickly established himself on the outside. That duo alone will give Attleboro a strong defense eager to replicate last year’s success of just 14 goals allowed all year, while the addition of junior Aidan Shields will help solidify the backline. Senior Jayden Ordmandy and junior Keagan Gray are battling to fill the massive void left in net.
Up front, last year’s HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year Corvengdjimy Thomas is back to cause havoc for opposing defenses. Thomas is very strong with the ball at his feet and can take on multiple defenders, and he has already displayed his strong finishing skills. Thomas will be complemented up top by junior Drew Ribeiro, who is coming off a 2023 campaign with seven goals and two assists, which means the Bombardiers bring back their top two goal producers from a year ago. Senior captains Lucas Pereira and Jonas Marques bring a lot of experience in the middle of the pitch, and their veteran presence will be key to connecting Attleboro’s defense with its offense. Midfield depth will be provided by seniors Yoryan Esteban, Chris Amaya, Issa Mariko, and Marco Dias along with sophomore newcomer Cristian Ticas.
“We are looking to have a good season, hopefully a little bit better than last season after just missing the league title by one point,” said longtime head coach Peter Pereira.
2024 Hockomock League Boys Soccer Preview
Canton
2023 Record: 4-10-4
Coach: Danny Erickson
Canton has a rich history of success under head coach Danny Erickson, and after battling through some growing pains a year ago, the Bulldogs are aiming to be back in contention in 2024.
It starts with Canton’s four captains this year: senior Owen Morrissey, senior Max Eagles, junior James Howard, and junior Vlad Francoeur. All four boast a lot of varsity experience and will provide leadership both on and off the field. The Dogs are looking to improve on their offense a season ago and all four of these players will be crucial in doing so. Francoeur enters his third season as a target up top while both Howard and Morrissey will patrol the middle of the pitch. Eagles will help stretch the field and use his speed on the outside at winger.
After graduating just five seniors from last year, there are a lot of familiar faces throughout the lineup, and there’s been good competition to crack the starting lineup. Junior Ben Weaver is looking to take the next step and be an impact player in the midfield, and sophomore winger Nawfal Hijou will look to add to the attacking third and get into space out on the wings. Junior Corry Bienamie is a newcomer who could contribute in the offensive third as well. Defensively, Canton will lean on its veteran midfielders to help protect the back line while junior Dylan Wright is set to take over in net as the starting keeper.
“We have a great balance of returning guys who are hungry to improve on last season’s campaign and newcomers who will certainly help us raise our level of play,” Erickson said.
Foxboro
2023 Record: 3-13-2
Coach: George Argyrou & Colin Meiselman
After graduating a large senior class, Foxboro coaches George Argyrou and Colin Meiselman will be looking to incorporate some new faces into the lineup and find the right combination to navigate through a challenging Hockomock League.
The Warriors graduated 10 seniors from last year including their top two leading scorers John Hollis and Jack Sullivan, reliable midfielder Ryan Flaherty, and starting keeper Ryan Cotter. While that means this year’s squad will be on the younger side, it’s a hungry group eager to compete with the rest of the teams in the Hock. Senior Chase McGarry highlights a six-member senior group and will be a captain for the squad this year. He’s got plenty of varsity experience and his play up top will be a focal point of Foxboro’s attack. He will be joined up front by sophomore Adam Bougoussa, who got his feet wet at the varsity level last year as one of two freshmen to play. He showed a lot of potential last year after being called up from the JV squad and he will certainly see an expanded role in 2024.
To get the ball up to the attack, Foxboro will lean on junior Tim Kerzner-Greenwell and sophomore Adam Taj. Kerzner-Greenwell is a returner from last year and quickly established himself as a key piece in the middle of the pitch for the Warriors. After graduating some important pieces from last year’s midfield, his presence and role will be crucial on both ends of the field. Taj is a newcomer to the squad after playing football last year, and his speed is something the Warriors are excited about. Junior captain Henry Griffin will take over in net this season after getting in some games last year, and his size and command of the back line will be a positive. Senior Mark Saleh and sophomore Ronan Callahan will provide depth in net.
“Foxboro will be young and hungry in 2024,” Argyrou and Meiselman said. “We are hoping to push the best of the Hock to the limit and surprise some people along the way. Foxboro’s team mentality will put the program over the individual. We are particularly excited that three seniors who had previously stopped playing soccer decided to come out this year. Having a couple more senior leaders will help the young Foxboro team respond to the difficulty of being the smallest school in a tough league. The Warriors have worked hard during preseason to build up their skill, fitness, and chemistry.”
franklin
2023 Record: 15-1-5 (Kelley-Rex division champions)
Head Coach: Nick Goldman
For the first time in over 50 years, there’s a new head coach at the helm of the Franklin boys soccer team. After 53 years at the helm, legendary head coach Fran Bositis retired following last year’s incredible season that saw the Panthers go undefeated in the regular season and win the Kelley-Rex division title.
Nick Goldman steps in to lead the Panthers, who are looking to replicate last year’s success. Goldman previously coached in the program for nine years before taking the varsity job at Nipmuc for the past two years. There will be plenty of opportunity after Franklin graduated over a dozen seniors, including the majority of its starting lineup and HockomockSports.com Player of the Year Rex Cinelli. While Goldman tries to fill out his starting 11, he will lean heavily on his three captains: seniors Garrett Scagliarini, Matt Honekamp, and Wyatt Herndon. Those three players also have the most varsity experience after playing key roles on last year’s squad.
Scaglarini finished the regular season tied for fourth in the Hockomock League in points with seven goals and seven assists, earning HockomockSports.com Second XI honors. Honekamp is a versatile player but does very well finding space in the midfield and uses his space and vision to quickly get the Panthers going forward. That tandem in the middle of the pitch will be the backbone to build around. And as Scagliarini and Honekamp help orchestrate everything from the midfield, they’ll have a go-to target up top in the attack in Herndon. After scoring a team-high eight goals last year, he will be someone Franklin can rely on to spearhead the team in the final third. Jason Proencea, Andre Missagia, and Josh Rappa will look to bolster the attack while Goldman will turn to seniors Gabe Terry and Luke Georges to help shore up the defense.
“Our senior captains will need to set the tone on the field for us this year,” Goldman said. “We have a lot of new faces eager to make an impact, and we know we will need to work hard every day if we want to be successful.”
King Philip
2023 Record: 9-6-5
Coach: Mike O’Neill
King Philip had a very strong finish to last year’s campaign and the Warriors are hoping that momentum can carry over the 2024 season.
King Philip went unbeaten in its final five regular season games after two competitive losses to division leaders Attleboro and Franklin. Then the Warriors went on the road in the playoffs and upset Barnstable and nearly took out Weymouth before bowing out in an epic showdown in penalty kicks that went 12 rounds. While the Warriors will be without last year’s sizable senior class, they have a lot of key pieces back in key places looking to fight for the top spot in the Kelley-Rex division. Senior captains Sayan Panda and PJ Sullivan will be the backbone of the squad with the former controlling the midfield and the latter anchoring the defense. Both players have a good amount of varsity experience and know what it takes to compete in the Hock.
A pair of juniors looking to build off their contributions last year include Marco Amorim, who is coming off a strong sophomore campaign and will look to use his speed to cause havoc for opposing defenses in the final third, and Mender DiMartino, who will be a key piece in KP’s defensive third with Sullivan. Seniors Brad Lynn and Chimezie James will look to expand on their roles from last year and help the Warriors find the back of the net. Junior newcomer Pranav Srinivasan will also contribute on the offensive end while senior Aidan Alvezi will make his KP debut to help shore up the midfield.
“I think there is a lot of parity in the Hockomock League this year,” said King Philip head coach Mike O’Neill, who begins his sixth year in charge of the Warriors. “It will be another challenging and competitive season.”
Mansfield
2023 Record: 6-8-5
Coach: Steve Sheridan
The Hornets were hampered by injuries throughout the 2023 season but are hoping to be a legitimate challenger in the Davenport division this year and get back to the state tournament.
Mansfield struggled to find consistent offense throughout the first half of last year but really picked it up down the stretch. In hopes of continuing that success, Mansfield will ride a sizable 14-member senior class and hope it can infuse some younger talent in to find the right combination to compete at a high level. There’s a talented foundation to build off of, starting with senior captains Tyler Znoj, Cooper Austin, and Matt Sullivan. Znoj will be tasked with anchoring Mansfield’s midfield unit while Sullivan will be one of the most experienced defenders in the league. Austin will factor into both positions with the ability to play in a variety of roles for the Hornets.
Seniors Dylan Mullin and Marco Geminiani will look to build off their contributions from last year, and Sheridan is also looking for seniors Amro Hosny, Justin Cohen, Eamon Doyle, and Shaddy Makran to provide leadership and a spark to the team. Junior Troy Lasbury-Casey picked up a little game experience last year and now will take over in the starting role at keeper. Juniors Brandon Garner and Dom Nassic are also returners who should factor in for the Hornets.
“We have some good talent returning and a few new young guys that will hopefully gel together and more importantly, stay healthy!” Sheridan said.
Milford
2023 Record: 5-11-4
Coach: Antonio Pinto
After just five wins last year, Milford is hoping to quickly move on and continue to grow with its young squad in the 2024 season.
It was a tough year to be young and Milford battled through a lot of growing pains in a very competitive Kelley-Rex division. Now, with a year of experience, the Hawks have a large portion of their roster back to try and improve. Junior Danny Da Silva is coming off a breakout sophomore season and finished as the team’s point leader after a team-high seven goals and 10 total points. He will once again be the focal point in the attacking third as Milford looks to return to being one of the top offensive teams in the league.
There’s strength right down the line in the heart of the lineup. Senior Tiko Lourenco is a crafty midfielder who has terrific dribbling skills and does very well with the ball at his feet. His ability to control possession, and to control the tempo of the game, really sets things up for the Hawks, and his connection with Da Silva and the rest of Milford’s attacking players will be vital. Senior Andre Moura has established himself as one of the most physical players in the league and he will set the tone in the back. He’s strong in the air but really shines with his ability to win 50-50 balls and does well handling pressure. Milford will return sophomore Robbie Cappelli in net after a strong debut season.
“We will be a young team again but a gritty tough team to play,” said Milford head coach Antonio Pinto. “Defensively we are looking to stay tight and together and keep scores low. I’m really excited to work with this squad, they are a great group of kids with great attitudes hoping to improve throughout the season and compete for a spot in playoffs.”
North Attleboro
2023 Record: 8-9-3
Coach: Geoff Burgess
North Attleboro enters the 2024 campaign knowing it has something to prove after losing some key starters from last year’s tournament team.
The Rocketeers have to replace the offensive production that graduated with its two leading scorers Bryce Newth (nine goals, four assists) and Kaden Burns (11 goals, three assists) as well as some key defensive pieces including starting keeper Owen Goeller and several members of the back line. While North looks to build up into the attack, they have some veteran returners in the midfield that will be crucial in controlling play. Senior midfielder Patrick Etienvre has logged a lot of minutes at the varsity level and is a confident player in the middle of the pitch, and his ability to link the defense to the offense will be key. Another familiar face back in the midfield will be junior Tyler Dameron, who is very technically sound on the ball and does a nice job involving his teammates.
Senior Logan Shiner-McCracken is back after a strong junior season and will be a focal point in the offensive third. After scoring four goals in the regular season a year ago, his ability to finish from inside the box will be an important piece of North’s offense. North will also lean heavily on senior Jeremy Carter, one of the few returners with good varsity experience on defense. On top of keeping the defense organized in front of new keeper Will Rodden, Carter will be a target for North on set pieces. While Oliver Ames has been at the top of the division recently, the Rocketeers have always played the Tigers tough. Despite having a lot of new faces in the starting lineup, North is aiming to be a legitimate challenger this fall.
“This team has lots to prove as it lost its two leading point producers from last season,” said North Attleboro coach Geoff Burgess. “We are going to play solid defense and look to create opportunities via possession as we build out of the back. Lots of new faces in the starting 11, but I believe in their potential and their commitment to our style of play.”
Oliver Ames
2023 Record: 19-3-1 (Division 2 State Champions)
Coach: John Barata
It was tough to imagine the target getting any bigger than last year when OA entered the season winning three straight Davenport titles and a Division 2 state championship. But then the Tigers went and won both again.
There won’t be any days off for Oliver Ames this year as the two-time defending state champions and four-time defending Davenport champions will be getting everyone’s best day in and day out. While replacing a strong senior class and an All-American was tough last year, this year’s group will also be tasked with finding the production left by the void from graduation. But a quick look at OA’s roster reveals the Tigers still have one of the most talented groups in the Hockomock League.
There’s a solid core in the midfield with returners Luke Churchill and Craig Churchill. Both have been stalwarts in the lineup for head coach John Barata throughout the last two state championship seasons. Craig Churchill is often an unsung hero who does a lot of the dirty work in the middle of the field while Luke Churchill, who showed off his versatility last year when he returned from injury by playing some defense, has shown the ability get get forward and really spearhead the offense. Senior Jackson Mercieri, a defender in last year’s state title run, could see some time in the midfield to help bolster the attack.
Defensively, it will be the second straight season the Tigers have to replace a good chunk of its back line. Junior Nick Babanikas had a strong debut season for the Tigers last year and his size will give the Tigers a physical presence in the back four. Senior Drew Hall returns for another year between the posts while junior Zach Gilson provides talented depth at the position. Junior Cyrus Hanjani picked up some key minutes last year and could be in line for an expanded role while sophomore Derek Walsh, who saw time in a variety of positions, is another piece that gives Barata some lineup flexibility. After losing over 40 goals from last year’s senior class, offensive production will be the biggest question mark early.
“Very excited to see this new crop of players earn their place in the program,” Barata said. “We are a different feel, look, and team from the recent years, however, we are certainly going to try and compete to be our best. With a little luck, we will make the playoffs and have another shot at the big dance! I am so proud of the attitude and work rate for the boys. Going to be a fun year and hopefully, a few wins will follow!”
Sharon
2023 Record: 2-12-4
Coach: Scott Nathan
Sharon battled through some injury challenges and struggled at times to consistently find the back of the net a season ago, but are hoping to have a complete turnaround in 2024.
The Eagles reached the state tournament and won a game two years ago but ended up with just a pair of wins last year. There is a strong core back this year, and with a healthy roster, could be a team that surprises some along the way. Seniors Max Sheng and Owen Soby along with junior Diego Martinez highlight a familiar list of players that featured in the lineup last year. Sheng is a key piece defensively, Soby factored into the midfield, and with two years of varsity experience already under his belt, Martinez is one of the most dangerous players in the league going forward.
James Jennings, Vlad Shkolnikov, Josh Cabral, and Zach Bernstein are all returners from last year’s squad and will look to join Martinez in creating more chances and a more consistent push up front. Alongside Sheng, Sam O’Reilly, Carlos Aguilar, Peter Lerner, Koya Wilcox, and Leo Yin are pieces head coach Scott Nathan has to work with in the back as the Eagles look to thwart opposing offenses. Sharon will have a new twist to the schedule this year as they compete in the Kelley-Rex division and will play those teams twice.
“The Hock is such a great league,” Nathan said. “We get really competitive games week in and week out. To have the opportunity to play against so many quality teams…what more could we ask for? The boys and I can’t wait to get after it this season!”
Stoughton
2023 Record: 4-11-3
Coach: Dan Rudulph
There are a couple of new coaches in the Hockomock League this season and Stoughton is one of those teams as Dan Rudolph is now in charge of the Black Knights.
Rudolph comes to Stoughton with coaching experience at the club level and locally at Whitman-Hanson and Hingham. The Knights graduated a sizable senior class so there are spots in the lineup open and the goal is to improve on last year’s season. As Rudolph looks to implement his style, he will look to his senior class to lead the way.
Senior captain Anthony Damasio is a strong player in the middle of the pitch for the Knights and his ability to make plays on the ground, as well as win some challenges in the air, will be key in the midfield. His ability to make plays between the two 18-yard boxes will be crucial for the Knights. Senior Alex Kozak is in his second year as a captain and brings a lot of versatility to the pitch. A four-year member of the varsity squad, Kozak has featured in a variety of positions and can help contribute wherever he plays.
Defensively, the Knights have some spots to fill. They’ll turn to senior Andrew Luyiga to anchor the back line and the Knights are hoping his experience can help keep opposing offenses at bay in front of new starting keeper senior Hasan Hourabi. The Knights also featured a good amount of younger talent last season like Kyle Garrity, Max Pokraka, and Cam Wilson.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such good and coachable kids,” Rudolph said. “It has been a lot of fun so far, and the players are enjoying practices.”
Taunton
2023 Record: 7-11-0
Coach: Rui Estrela
With almost 20 years of collegiate coaching experience and over 200 career wins, Taunton has welcomed Rui Estrela to take over the program.
The Tigers are coming off a 7-win campaign and have a solid core of returning players for Estrela to work with. Up top, the Tigers have a familiar face in the attack in Anderson Catley, who had some really strong moments during his sophomore season. Taunton has a big void to fill in its offensive game after the graduation of HockomockSports.com Best XI striker Javonte Fernandes (11 goals), but having a player like Catley who has some good varsity experience will give the Tigers a leg up. On the other end of the pitch, Ian Robicheau is one of the most experienced players in the Hock as he begins his fourth year with the varsity squad. His knowledge and defending skills will be key as Taunton looks to improve on its composure defensively.
In the heart of the field, Taunton will turn to two veterans to lead the way: seniors Xavier Mercado and Daniel Freitas. Both have experience playing elsewhere on the field, like Freitas up front and Mercado in the back, but will see time in the midfield this year and help Taunton try to keep the ball and establish the pace. While both players will be crucial in going forward and contributing on the offensive end, their ability to control the tempo and possession will be even more important. In goal, the Tigers have both Elderson Moriera and Logan Gallinger battled for time.
“Our outlook this season is to try and improve on last season, both as an all around team and as individual players,” Estrela said.
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Wednesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 10/26/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Soccer
King Philip, 5 @ Taunton, 0 – Final – King Philip scored a pair of goals inside the opening 15 minutes, pushed the lead to three by the break, and tacked on two more in the second half to get a win on the road. Matt Crago had a hand in four of the five goals for the Warriors, scoring once and recording three assists while Will Bowen added a goal and two assists. Andrew Seropian, Dermott Amorim, and Brad Lynn each scored once.
Girls Soccer
Mansfield, 1 @ Canton, 1 – Final – Canton scored with two minutes remaining, freshman Alyssa Wong finishing off a free kick that landed in the box, scoring her first varsity goal to secure a point in a battle of teams sitting in the top 10 in Div. 2. Mansfield took the lead when Kara Santos scored off a feed from center back partner Olivia Dunham. Wong equalized in the dying minutes when Gisella Berardi’s cross caused a scramble in the box and Wong was able to knock it home. The Bulldogs close out the regular season against D2 rival Medfield on Saturday. The Hornets are one point back of league leader OA with one league game left for both teams.
King Philip, 0 @ Bishop Feehan, 3 – Final
Field Hockey
Attleboro, 1 @ North Attleboro, 7 – Final
Mansfield, 0 @ Canton, 5 – Final
Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 11 – Final – A second quarter explosion led the Panthers to a big win at home, capping an undefeated (15-0-1) league schedule for Franklin. Shaw Downing scored twice in the first quarter and finished with a hat trick, Kaitlyn Carney and Payten Crandall each had a pair of goals, and Haley Wernig, Kaeley Dubriske, Ella Griffin, and Delaney Hess each scored once.
Oliver Ames, 0 @ Foxboro, 3 – Final
Taunton, 0 @ King Philip, 2 – Final – King Philip celebrated senior night with a shutout win over visiting Taunton. The Warriors took the lead in the opening quarter but didn’t find an insurance goal until three minutes left in the game. Makenzie McDevitt gave the hosts the lead and senior Lauren Barriero added the second. Seniors Haley Bright and Samantha Sweetman combined for the shutout. Jasmine Lucier made six saves in net for Taunton.
Stoughton, 2 @ Sharon, 0 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game. – Stoughton went on the road and returned home with a 2-0 shutout win over Sharon. Senior captains Katherine Giroux and Carly Sanda each scored for the Black Knights while Andrea Khouzmani and Cat Melo had strong performances. Stephanie Costeira earned the shutout in net for Stoughton.
Volleyball
Mansfield, 0 @ Canton, 3 – Final – Canton ended the regular season on a high note, earning its 13th win of the season with a 3-0 (25-12, 25-10, 25-15) win over visiting Mansfield. Zoe Scibelli’s precision passing (15 digs, three aces) allowed for Erin Bigham (24 assists) to run the offense. “It was a complete team effort a good end to the regular season,” said Canton head coach Pat Cawley.
Oliver Ames, 3 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final – The Davenport division champions fended off another test from Foxboro, this time securing a 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-19) win over the Warriors. Maddie Homer (17 digs, 16 serve receptions) and Saia Rivera anchored the defense for the Tigers, Clare Kavolius dished out 30 assists, and Claire O’Rourke (10 kills, two aces) and Addyson Smock (five kills, four blocks) played well at the net.
Milford, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final – Milford put the Panthers on upset alert with a win in the first set before Franklin fought back and finished off the win, 3-1 (23-25, 25-10, 25-17, 25-7) to clinch a share of the Kelley-Rex division title. It marks Franklin’s fifth straight title. Freshman Makayla Kuykendall followed up her big game on Monday with another strong showing, putting down 16 kills along with 10 digs and three aces while junior Taylor Lacerda had another strong all-around game with 12 kills, 11 digs, and an ace.
Taunton, 0 @ King Philip, 3 – Final – King Philip earned its fourth straight win to close the season, and third straight league win, to clinch a share of its fourth straight Kelley-Rex title with a 3-0 sweep (25-10, 25-6, 25-8) of Taunton. The Warriors had a dominant showing at the net with Emily Sawyer notching 11 kills, two blocks, and two aces, Sami Shore recording nine kills, and Ahunna James adding seven kills and four digs. Kiera Hagen finished with 10 assists and Ava Kelley had seven digs.
Stoughton, 3 @ Sharon, 2 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game.
Attleboro, 3 @ North Attleboro, 0 – Final – Attleboro shook off a pesky North Attleboro squad in the third set to complete a 3-0 sweep (25-18, 25-12, 25-23) and clinch a share of the program’s first ever Kelley-Rex division title. Natalie Brojek dished out 30 assists to go along with three kills and two aces while the Bombardiers used a balanced attack at the net with Julia Leonardo (17 kills, two aces), Addie Shelton (seven kills, two aces), and Ellie Shelton (seven kills) all playing well.
Tuesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 10/18/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Soccer
Attleboro, 0 @ King Philip, 1 – Final – King Philip scored just minutes into the game and held Attleboro scoreless for 80 minutes to earn the upset at home. Matt Crago scored off of a pass from Brad Lynn in the third minute to give KP the early advantage. Jake van Hoosen made six saves to earn the shutout for the Warriors.
Foxboro, 1 @ Sharon, 1 – Final
Franklin, 1 @ Taunton, 0 – Final – Franklin broke a scoreless tie with just over 10 minutes to play to fend off an upset bid from a Taunton side that came to play. Junior Hansy Jacques set up classmate Michael Fernandez-Martin for the lone goal of the game in the 67th minute.
Milford, 2 @ North Attleboro, 2 – Final – North Attleboro scored tying goals just before halftime and again with under five minutes to go to earn a point against visiting Milford. The Scarlet Hawks went ahead first as Eduardo Santana latched onto a through ball from Johnny Castro and snapped Milford’s scoreless skid to make it 1-0. Just before half, a long throw from Jack Regan was played wide by Carson Dameron to Eliude Alcenat at the back post and he buried it to make it 1-1. Santana grabbed his second of the game, this time running onto a through ball from Rodrigo Lourenço to make it 2-1. In the final minutes, Givany Carney played a ball into the area and after it bounced around, Griffen Rodden pounced on it and buried it to make it 2-2.
Mansfield, 0 @ Oliver Ames, 2 – Final
Stoughton, 2 @ Canton, 5 – Final
Girls Soccer
King Philip, 3 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final – Eilish McGowen’s brace powered KP to a big road win, bouncing back after Friday’s loss to Franklin. McGowen opened the scoring after 15 minutes, finishing off an assist from Heidi Lawrence. The junior doubled the lead at the hour mark, this time tapping in after Danielle Gresham’s corner. Addisyn Lamothe-Vaughn wrapped up the scoring with a shot from 30 yards, assisted by Maggie Griffin, with five minutes to play.
Canton, 1 @ Stoughton, 1 – Final – Canton scored a pair of late goals to win the first meeting, but on Tuesday it was Stoughton’s turn to come from behind and get the result. After the Bulldogs took the lead in the 13th minute, the Black Knights were able to tie off a corner routing nine minutes into the second half. Makenzie O’Connor played a short pass to Emma Tran, who was able to find the back of the net and secure a big point.
Sharon, 0 @ Foxboro, 1 – Final – Foxboro scored inside the opening four minutes and carried that goal to a win and a split of the seasons series. Neve Taylor scored the game’s only goal. Erin Foley created the chance with a run to the corner off a throw-in and then an accurate pass to Taylor in the box. Laure Miley and Shea Dorney controlled the midfield for the Warriors, while Lindsey Resnick kept things solid in front of goalie Allie Sougaris. Sharon was shorthanded on Tuesday, including star midfielder Sofia Goclowski, but got strong performances from Claire Baur in defense and from freshman Jessica Li, who helped out in the midfield.
Taunton, 0 @ Franklin, 6 – Final – Franklin maintained its advantage in the Kelley-Rex with a strong win against Taunton. Hailey Baima and Mia Eglintine led the way for the Panthers, each with a goal in both halves. Kelly O’Connor opened the scoring and Bridget Leo added a goal for Franklin.
Oliver Ames, 1 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this match.
North Attleboro, 1 @ Milford, 2 – Final – Dani Atherton’s second half goal pushed Milford to a home win. Serena Borges had put Milford ahead in the first half with a penalty kick, but Emma Pratt scored for North in the second half to tie it. Atherton provided the winner with about 20 minutes to play when she fired a 25-yard shot from a tough angle into the top corner. Chloe Murdock had an impressive game in goal for the Hawks.
Boys Cross Country
North Attleboro, 38 @ King Philip, 21 – Final – Nate Sylven (15:55) won his second straight race to lead the Warriors to a big win over North Attleboro. North took second overall but KP had four of the next five runners with Owen McKenzie (17:54) and Max Miller (17:59) taking third and fourth, respectively, and Eliot Davis (18:14) and Ryan Taylor (18:34) crossing sixth and seventh overall.
Girls Cross Country
North Attleboro, 32 @ King Philip, 25 – Final – North Attleboro had two of the top three finishes, including first overall, but King Philip’s depth proved vital in a win at home. Kate Buban (20:04) was KP’s top runner at second overall. Leah Burke (21:27), Rachel Bailer (21:47), and Keira Evans (21:55) finished consecutively from fourth to sixth, and Bridget Sweezey (22:24) rounded out the Warriors’ scoring finishing eighth.
Wednesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 09/07/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Soccer
King Philip, 3 @ Bishop Feehan, 0 – Final – Behind a pair of first half goals and a shutout defensively, King Philip opened the season with a win over Bishop Feehan. The Warriors opened the scoring just inside 20 minutes in as Dermott Amorim set up Brad Lynn to make it 1-0 in the 17th minute. KP went on to double its lead shortly before halftime as Will Bowen finished off an assist from Matt Crago. The Warriors put the game away in the 62nd mintue when Neel McGrath nodded in a service from Bowen.
Canton, 0 vs. Braintree, 1 – Final
Franklin, 2 @ Xaverian, 0 – Final – Connor Brown had a dream start to his senior season, scoring both goals for the Panthers and putting in a strong performance all game long. Junior Andrew O’Neill registered an assist on the second goal for the Panthers.
Mansfield, 0 @ Wayland, 4 – Final
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Girls Soccer
King Philip, 1 @ Hingham, 1 – Final – KP started the season with a very impressive point on the road against top-ranked Hingham. With 11 minutes to play, Ella Pisani hit a long, diagonal pass to Ailish McGowen on the left and she hit a 35-yard shot over the keeper’s head. Makenna Norrman made eight saves, including several diving stops to preserve a point for the Warriors. Grace Lawler and Rihanna Mason had strong games in back for KP.
Mansfield, 0 vs. Bishop Feehan, 2 – Final – Feehan scored twice in the second half to pull out the win against Mansfield. A young Hornets roster battled with one of the highly-ranked teams in the state and showed that it can compete at that level. Goalie Olivia Salisbury made a handful of top-level saves and the center back pairing of Kara Santos and freshman Olivia Dunham also had a strong game against Feehan’s attack.
Milford, 2 vs. Norton, 2 – Final – Milford twice held a lead against Norton and walked away with a point in the season opener. Serena Borges put the Hawks ahead with a 30-yard free kick. Norton tied the game in the second half but Milford regained the advantage with 10 minutes play on Dani Atherton’s first goal of the season. With three minutes to play, the Lancers were able to score again to share a point apiece. Milford freshman goalie Chloe Murdock made 10 saves on her debut before leaving in the second half with an injury.
Field Hockey
North Attleboro, 3 @ Dartmouth, 3 – Final – North Attleboro found the back of the net twice in the opening quarter but needed a goal midway through the fourth to earn a tie on the road at Dartmouth. The Rocketeers opened the scoring just under five minutes in when Ava Spencer finished off a pass from Caroline Folan. After the hosts tied the game, Spencer returned the favor to Folan on a corner to give North the lead back with less than a minute to go in the quarter. Dartmouth tied the game in the second and took its first lead in the third but Folan’s second goal of the game (assisted by Julia Puccio) with 7:44 left brought the Big Red level. Gracie Leary made five saves in net for North, Francesca Spencer had a strong performance on the right wing, and both Ella Luistro and Ava Mckeon played well defensively.
Sharon, 0 @ Taunton, 5 – Final – Caelyn O’Leary registered four points and Sophia Cabral scored a pair of goals as Taunton rolled to a big win in its first game of the season. O’Leary opened the scoring (from Jillian Emond) and then assisted on goals from Olivia Reposa, Cabral, and Ayla Jackson. Cabral also netted an unassisted goal to make it 4-0. Jasmine Lucier had the shutout in net while Thal Nogueira, Caroline Vallarelli, and Sydney Moreton played well for the Tigers.
Volleyball
Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this match.
Cross Country
Attleboro @ Bishop Feehan, 3:45
Milford @ Hopedale, 3:45
Stoughton @ West Bridgewater, 3:45
Golf
Attleboro, 169 @ Milford, 163 – Final – Milford got its season underway by earning a win over visiting Attleboro at Hopedale Country Club. Jacob Hipolito and David Fleming led the way for the Scarlet Hawks, each shooting a low-round of 40. Attleboro’s Leo Lombardo was the match medalist, carding a 37 on the day.
King Philip, 151 @ Oliver Ames, 146 – Final – Oliver Ames won its second match in a row to start the season, this time knocking off a strong King Philip squad in a crossover contest. Seniors Michael McGinnis and Daniel Paul shared match medalist honors along with King Philip’s Cam Hasenfus as all three shot a 36 on the day. Juniors Lucas Riley and David Rodgers rounded out the scoring for the Tigers, each coming in at 37 for the day.
Franklin, 151 @ North Attleboro, 152 – Final – Franklin grabbed a pair of wins on the day, including a one-stroke win over North Attleboro in a huge division showdown. Tyler O’Brien hit back-to-back birdies on the final two holes to finish with a team-low round of 36 for the Panthers. Jack Hagerty and Brendan Collins both fired a 38 and CJ Steel and Liam Lewandowski both came in at 39 for the day. North Attleboro’s Tyson Laviano was the match medalist with a low-round of 35 at Wentworth Hills. Caiden Albergio added a 38 and Jordan Paradis shot a 39 for North.
Taunton, 184 @ North Attleboro, 152 – Final
Taunton, 184 vs. Franklin, 151 – Final
Stoughton @ Mansfield – Postponed to TBD.
Sharon, 184 @ Canton, 162 – Final – Canton broke into the win column by taking down visiting Sharon at Blue Hill Country Club. Sophomore Huck McCready had the best round of the day, firing a match medalist round of 38. Brendan Tourgee added a 40 for Canton while both Brian Middleton and Joey Ryan came in at 42. Sharon’s Dylan Cummings, Reid Nierman, Mihir Basil, and Patrick Dykeman all shot 46.