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2024 Hockomock League Baseball Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2024 Hockomock League Baseball Preview
Attleboro
2023 Record: 10-12
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 32
Coach: Steve Dunlea
The Hockomock League is always a gauntlet but the Kelley-Rex division specifically has emerged as one of the most competitive groups, not just for baseball in the state, but across the state in all sports. After battling for a playoff berth last year, the Bombardiers bring back a talented and experienced group ready to compete with the top teams in the division.
A veteran group of pitchers gives Attleboro a leg up from the start with senior captain Jonny Pagano (UMass Boston), junior Tyler Dunlea (UMass Lowell), sophomore Ryan Landry, who started as a freshman, and senior Jackson Huntington (UMass Dartmouth). Pagano earned league all-star status in 2023 as one of the top pitchers in the league and Landry quickly established himself as a reliable arm for Attleboro. Dunlea made a mark as a freshman two years ago and is back on the mound after missing all of last year with an injury and Huntington gives the Bombardiers a veteran presence on the mound. Tyson Forte, Jacob Bettencourt, Jeremy O’Hara, Ethan Palmer, and Nick Daley are all good options in relief.
Senior captains Andrew Gorman and Matt Harvie will lead the way in the lineup for an Attleboro squad featuring a lot of familiar faces. Harvie is back to anchor the outfield along with Landy, Bettencourt, Huntington, and O’Hara while Gorman is the leader in the infield. Gorman (.979 fielding percentage) is one of the top defenders in the league at first pace and is joined by three-year starter Brody McKenna on the opposite side at third base. Transfer Mason Kolzcewski is looking to bring a boost to the offense and along and play defensively in the middle infield alongside Brady Erwin, Aiden Landers, and Liam Saltmarsh. Catching duties fall to senior Joey Castro and junior Antonio Bennett this spring.
“This year’s team has the deepest pitching depth I have coached in Attleboro,” said Attleboro coach Steve Dunlea. “We are returning a Hock all-star in Pagano, a D1 commit in Dunlea after losing him his sophomore season to UCL repair, and two additional pitchers who are expected to be impact arms in the Hockomock League.
“Transfer Kolzcewski solidifies an already talented infield. He adds to a strong top of the order along with Landry, McKenna, and Harvey. O’Hara, Castro, and Erwin will provide the pop in the lineup. We also have a ton of speed on this team and once on base they can wreak havoc.”
Canton
2023 Record: 8-13
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Preliminary Round
Coach: David Walsh
Following a playoff appearance in 2023, the Bulldogs will need some younger players to step up in order to get back to the postseason in 2024.
A combined seven seniors and juniors on the roster means head coach David Walsh will need some of the younger and inexperienced players to contribute to the lineup. Owen Lane highlights a four-member senior group and will patrol center field for the Bulldogs. Lane had a team-high in plate appearances and was one of the leaders in the Hock with 24 walks, scoring 18 runs for the season. He’s joined by classmates Brendan Clegg, Nick Gillis, and Josh Harris. Junior captain Kyle Redquest was just one of five Bulldogs (along with Lane) to play in all 21 games last year and is the top returner on the mound after tossing 34.2 innings last year with a 3.64 ERA and 19 strikeouts.
There will be plenty of opportunity in the lineup as Canton graduated five of its top seven leaders in hits. Besides Lane, the Dogs have sophomore Shane Kelleher back in the mix. As a freshman, Kelleher had at least one hit in 12 of the 15 games he played and could be a big piece of the puzzle offensively for Canton this season.
“We will be gritty, energetic, and competitive this season,” Walsh said. “The Bulldogs will play the game the right way through Being Humble! Being Accomplished! and Being Great!”
Foxboro
2023 Record: 15-8 (Davenport co-champion)
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 3 Round of 8
Coach: Derek Suess
Despite graduating its two Hockomock League All-Stars from last season, Foxboro has a very strong core of players back, especially in key positions, as it looks to earn a second straight Davenport division title.
Sean O’Leary and Ryan LeClair highlighted a small but talented senior class from last season, a group that helped turn Foxboro into a contender that made memorable playoff runs in each of the last two seasons. With the majority of their lineup back, the Warriors intend to remain a contender going forward. A trio of juniors combined to make up the majority of innings pitched last year, including Nolan Gordon who already has two years and over 90 innings of varsity experience under his belt. Ryan O’Leary (27.1 IP, 0.26 ERA) and Tom Watts (17.0 IP) will join Gordon to provide head coach Derek Suess with a formidable and veteran rotation. Junior Danny Jacobs is in line for an increased role on the mound while sophomores Aidan Stow, Henry Griffin, and Trevor Frnaco are all in the mix in relief. Senior Pradyu Gubbala is working his way back from an injury with hopes of adding depth to the pitching group.
With 300 innings of experience behind the dish already, junior Mike Marcucella is back for another year behind the dish to work with that experienced staff and will be a key piece of the offensive lineup after hitting 0.306 last year. LeClair and O’Leary not only left a big hole in the lineup but also on the left side of the infield. Ryan O’Leary and Stow will take over while leadoff man Tyler Prescott returns to his spot at second base. Watts will also see time at first when he isn’t on the mound, sophomore Matt O’Keefe provides depth at the spot, and sophomore Harrison Lamson is a depth option in the infield. The Warriors will have a lot of athleticism in the outfield to help boost their defensive efforts with junior Ben Angelini (.319) in center and senior Shane Henri taking over in right. Gordon will be in left when not on the mound while sophomore Paul Moran provides outfield depth.
“Our standards and expectations have not changed, and we will look to build on the success we’ve had the last two seasons,” Suess said. “We are looking forward to the challenge our schedule presents and we will be battle-tested come tournament time.”
Franklin
2023 Record: 23-4
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Final (Kelley-Rex champion)
Coach: Zach Brown
Franklin has established itself as one of the top programs in the entire state and one of the reasons for that is the ability to reload year after year.
Despite graduating over a dozen seniors — including many starters — that led Franklin to consecutive state finals appearances and contributed to four straight Kelley-Rex crowns, this year’s roster features some key returners and a bevy of new faces eager to make their mark. Senior captain Henry Digiorgio (Northeastern) is back for his fourth year starting at shortstop and will be one of the top defensive and offensive players for the Panthers. He’ll be joined by senior captain Rex Cinelli, who worked his way into the lineup last year and anchors the Franklin outfield, as key pieces offensively. Senior captain Austin Campbell (UMass Amherst) is coming off a terrific junior year (9-0, 1.06 ERA) and will be one of the top pitchers in the league this year. Seniors Jake Shaughnessy (Eastern Connecticut) and Matt Miller — who both tossed 15.1 innings last year — are in line for expanded roles on the mound, giving Franklin three reliable arms.
When not on the mound, Miller will take over at the hot corner and be relied upon to give the offense a boost. Senior Michael Davide (Norwich) steps in behind the dish and is ready to work with a veteran staff. With a lot of the offensive production from last year gone, there is an opportunity for new faces to step into the lineup. Senior Ben Yuknis is a versatile athlete who can play in a variety of roles, senior Dom Caccavelli provides defensive flexibility, and junior Zach Winer gives Franklin a boost in the lineup and will also get some innings on the mound. Juniors Cole Sidwell (outfield) and Leo Meuse (pitcher) both missed all of last year and their return to the lineup is a welcome addition for head coach Zach Brown. Sophomore Sean Kryzak is another player to keep an eye on.
“We graduated a number of players from the 2023 season, but we have a solid core of returners back,” Brown said. “We are going to lean on our seniors and returners to provide leadership and a steady hand while our younger players get caught up to speed. This season will provide different challenges but we are excited to see this group compete and grow together throughout the season.”
King Philip
2023 Record: 17-8
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Final
Coach: Jeff Plympton, Jr.
After back-to-back Division 2 state finals appearances, King Philip is now in Division 1 and the Warriors have a very solid group ready to compete in both a loaded Kelley-Rex division and the state tournament.
While the Warriors lost some of their top offensive producers from last year there is strength in numbers, and KP has a good number of good players back in the mix. Senior captains Max Robison and Tommy McLeish both bring a bevy of experience defensively and at the plate as three-year starters. Robison is one of the top defensive first basemen in the Hock and sets the tone for the offense from the leadoff spot while McLeish is a strong defensive shortstop who is a reliable option in relief on the mound and will be working in a closer-type role this year. Senior Travis Crawford, the 2022 HockomockSports Underclassman of the Year, is back after a year away and will be a welcome addition to the lineup. Senior TJ Ahern had a breakout season on the bump as one of the best relievers in the league and will look to continue that in 2024.
King Philip also boasts a strong junior class including starting pitchers Nate Pennini (44.1 IP) and Cam Hasenfus (39.0 IP), who will anchor the rotation. Drew Herlin is a reliable option at the plate with a powerful swing and Aiden Astorino is a strong outfielder that will pair alongside Herlin in the heart of the lineup to provide some big hits. Sophomore Leo Dowling is back behind the dish to work with an experienced group of pitchers and has shown great improvement throughout the offseason.
“I think we have a very strong defense and offense,” said KP head coach Jeff Plympton Jr. “Pair that with two returning starters on the mound, the team is looking solid. We have made the move to D1 this year which will add a new level of difficulty in the postseason. Being in the Hock always makes every team better. It is a difficult league that prepares you for the postseason. We have a great team to go and compete for a Hockomock League title.”
Mansfield
2023 Record: 16-9 (Davenport co-champion)
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 8
Coach: Chris Hall
A quick glance at the Mansfield roster reveals a lot of familiar faces from last year’s squad that shared the Davenport title, and this year’s group wants to make it two in a row atop the division.
The Hornets have returning starters on the mound and bring back seven of their nine starters in the lineup offensively from last year’s 16-win squad. It starts the the four captains: seniors Wyatt Bolduc, Connor Curtis, Matt DeShiro, and Jake Maydak. All four boast a lot of varsity experience and highlight a very deep squad for head coach Chris Hall. On the mound, Curtis (57 strikeouts) and Maydak (43 strikeouts) give the Hornets one of the most dynamic 1-2 starting pitcher combinations in the league while junior Luke Rogan is coming off a strong sophomore campaign. Seniors Yuv Sakhalkar and Ryan Jeans provide key depth for a Mansfield squad that has a loaded non-league schedule featuring two-time defending state champs Milton and D1 powers St. John’s Prep and Xaverian.
While the majority of the lineup is back, Hall has been pleased with the competition thus far through the preseason with new faces battling for at-bats. Maydak was also the leading hitter last year with a team-high 31 hits while DeShiro had a very strong year, hitting .321 with a team-high three home runs. DeShiro will be joined in the infield by Rogan, Drew Urban, Derek McGrath, and Matt Tryon while newcomers Charlie Decelles, Brendan Vokey, Luke McGuire, James Warren, and Sammy Dunn are all battling to contribute. Seniors Brian Butler and Anthony Saraiva are back to patrol the outfield and will look to build off solid 2023 campaigns; Joey McIntyre, Dylan Saraceno, Riley Sigman, Jered Gardner, and Nate Frenette will also factor in playing in the outfield.
“Playing in the Hockomock league puts you at a huge advantage come playoff time,” Hall said. “Being battle-tested every single day makes you a significantly better team throughout the season. This group thrives off competition and has what it takes to be successful. This year’s team is one of the most talented to come through Mansfield in the last five years. They are truly passionate about baseball and have become a tight-knit group who all buy into their roles. Most of them have at least three years of varsity experience and look to end their high school careers on a high note.”
Milford
2023 Record: 13-9
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 16
Coach: Alex Dion
The Kelley-Rex division consists of the last two D1 state champs, the last two D1 state finalists, and the last two D2 state finalists and Milford has a roster aiming to compete with that talented group.
The Hawks showed great improvement last year including a playoff win and a near upset of St. John’s Shrewsbury (who reached the Final Four). Despite losing nearly a dozen seniors, there are a lot of familiar faces for sixth-year head coach Alex Dion. Starting on the mound, the Hawks boast a lot of experience with senior Damien Carter (Franklin Pierce, 43.1 IP), senior Anthony LaPierre (Babson, 26.1 IP), and junior Ian Carter (Bryant, 12.2 IP) while junior Nick Koch, who was a solid option in the lineup last year, provides a lefty option for Dion.
Damien Carter was also one of the best offensive players in the league last year with 25 hits and a .379 average while classmate Keith Lee (.300, team-high 19 walks) provides another steady presence at the plate and is one of the best defensive catchers in the league. His experience behind the dish paired with Milford’s strong starting rotation should put the Hawks right in the mix in the Kelley-Rex division. Senior Sean McGee (Nichols) is back after leading Milford with 18 RBI last year, sophomore shortstop Joey McGee is poised to build on a breakout rookie year, and senior Louis Consigli was a very reliable option at the dish (.333).
“We are excited for the opportunity to once again compete in this great league,” Dion said. “This is a strong senior class that has worked hard over the last four years. They are fun to coach and we are looking forward to the season.”
North Attleboro
2023 Record: 8-14
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 16
Coach: Mike Hart
North Attleboro had to battle through the gauntlet last year and the Rocketeers proved they were better than their record by making it to the Division 2 Round of 16. It will be another battle this year with a loaded division but North is up for the challenge.
Head coach Mike Hart, now in his sixth year at the helm, will need some new faces to step up this year. The Rocketeers lost over 100 innings of work to graduation including its two main starters while three of the top four leaders for hits are also gone. Hart will lean on senior captain Nate Kelly, who will return behind the dish to work with a group of new pitchers. Middle infielders Gio Martello and Zach Corsetti are also returners to the lineup in 2024.
Kelly, Martello, and junior Brady Paradis will be the driving forces offensively for North this year. Defense will be a strength with Corsetti and Martello anchoring things from the middle of the infield. Senior Luke Tufts, junior Ryan Bannon, and sophomore Bryce Silva will look to fill in the rest of the infield while junior Luca Crovo, junior Dillon Waterhouse, and sophomore Ethan Belanger are in the mix in the outfield alongside Paradis. On the mound, it will be more of the same with Martello, Corsetti, and Bannon as top options on the mound. Hart is looking for new faces to step up for relief options.
“We will look to lean upon our approach offensively to manufacture runs,” Hart said. “We are a competitive group who will continue to improve daily. Our guys understand the challenges playing in the Hockomock brings. They are bought in and ready to compete.”
Oliver Ames
2023 Record: 9-11
2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Joe Abarr
The Tigers finished just decimal points outside of a playoff spot a year ago so as Oliver Ames attempts to get back into the postseason, they know every single run matters.
OA had one of the better offenses in the league last year with almost six runs per game but also allowed just over six runs per game and ended the season at 9-11 and the 33rd ranked team in Division 2, one spot outside the playoffs. The Tigers graduated almost a dozen seniors from last year but have a strong nucleus back to contend for the Davenport division title in 2024. Senior Harrison Fitzpatrick returns after hitting .442 last year, which was second in the Hockomock League. He will patrol centerfield and will look to be a spark for the offense at the top of the lineup.
Merrimack commit Lucas Riley is at the top of the pitching rotation and will also play first base when not pitching. Senior Ian Kelly brings plenty of varsity experience and will also see a lot of time on the mound and in the outfield. Senior Matt Lawson was a regular in the lineup a year ago and will be joined by classmate Jake Willard on the left side of the infield. Both senior captains also have experience on the mound and will give the Tigers depth in the rotation.
“A lot of guys have been stepping up [in the preseason] and showing that they are ready to compete in a very strong Hockomock League,” said Oliver Ames head coach Joe Abarr. “We should play tighter defense this season based on our options and be able to limit our opponents with less scoring opportunities.”
Sharon
2023 Record: 3-17
2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Larry Yaffe
For the first time in nearly five years, Sharon will have home games as they enter a new chapter in program history.
Sharon High graduate Larry Yaffe takes over at the helm and brings an extensive coaching history with him. And with the new field finally ready to go, the Eagles will have home games for the first time since 2019, having spent the past three seasons permanently on the road. Yaffe, who has coached at the club level and was a longtime assistant at Dover-Sherborn, is hoping to steer the Eagles in the right direction following a tough 2023 season. This year’s squad features a core group of players who saw significant playing time last year, gaining invaluable experience in a loaded Hockomock League.
Senior captain Luke Meixel is a four-year starter for the Eagles while senior captain Liam Conway enters his third season behind the dish, giving Sharon a strong foundation to work off of. Familiar faces in the lineup include three of the team’s top four hitters from last year: senior outfielder Jake Loomis, junior Harry Librot, who can play both in the infield and the outfield, and junior outfielder Drew Yaffe; Soham Kulkarni will also compete for time in the Eagles’ outfield. In the infield, juniors Casey Stengel and sophomore Matt Berkley return to handle the left side; senior Jared Marcus, juniors Tim Broughton, Brody Lasser, Ari Grossman, Aidan McAuliffe, and freshman Mason Silverman are all in the mix to make contributions in the infield.
On the mound, Meixel will once again be the go-to option for the Eagles while junior Cole Arundale, who tossed the most innings for the team last year, will look to pick up where he left off. Grossman, McAuliffe, and junior Ethan Sparacino along with sophomores Matt Cronin and Will Tobey are all candidates for innings this year.
“We are going to be working on a daily process of improvement, and focus on core values in order to change our culture,” Yaffe said. “We have a really coachable group which makes it fun to be on our new field every day. Our field, Peckham Park, is being dedicated later this season and named after the late Sharon Varsity Baseball Coach, Joel Peckham. I am optimistic in that we have the right senior leadership, and a group of talented and competitive juniors and underclassmen where we can turn things around and be a competitive team in the best league in the state.”
Stoughton
2023 Record: 2-18
2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Kevin Carty
A mostly young and inexperienced Stoughton team struggled through the 2023 season but with the majority of the roster back for head coach Kevin Carty, the Black Knights are aiming for a bounce-back spring.
The Knights only graduated four players from last year and now have a large senior class looking to guide the team back into competition for the Davenport title. Senior Hunter Malkin is a four-year player for the Knights and is the top returning hitter. Malkin will anchor the pitching rotation and will play in the infield when not pitching. Senior Dom Belle is one of the more experienced players in the league and enters his third year on varsity; his leadership throughout the offseason and preseason has been crucial in getting the Knights ready for the season. He will start at first base and hit in the heart of the lineup.
The senior class also features returning catcher Ryan Summer and leadoff hitter Cole Franey, who will play in the middle infield. Liam Dunn and Joey McEachern will patrol the outfield while Ben Shirey and Quinn Fogarty will see time in the infield. On the mound, the Knights will look for James Spector (20 IP) to provide key innings on the mound. Junior Andrew Beder has a year of experience under his belt and will play in the outfield and pitch while sophomore Drew Geaney, who came up to varsity halfway through last season, is a reliable defensive option at shortstop. Sophomores Quincy Johnson and Mason Lessa, along with freshmen Gavin Alexson, Patrick McLaughlin, and Matthew Pritchard are all in the mix for varsity time.
“I am very excited to coach this team and start playing some baseball games,” Carty said. “They are a hardworking group with a lot of varsity experience. Through a couple of scrimmages this season they have already shown their experience. We have a lot of seniors that have shown great leadership with the younger guys we have playing up.”
Taunton
2023 Record: 21-4
2023 Finish: Won Div. 1 State Championship
Coach: Blair Bourque
The two-time reigning Division 1 state champions enter the season with a strong core intact and while a potential three-peat is a question for down the road, the Tigers are certainly in position to take a run at it.
Senior Brayden Cali anchors what could be a very dangerous lineup and will make the move across the bag from second base to starting shortstop. Cali, a UMass Lowell commit, led the Tigers in hits last year (37) and also a terrific postseason and had three hits and two runs in the state championship game. Seniors Andrew Cali (Assumption) and Dwayne Burgo (Wheaton) will patrol the outfield defensively and will be among the top bats in the Hock. Burgo was second on the team in hits (27) while Cali (.333) was a steady presence at the plate.
Despite back-to-back state titles, the Tigers haven’t won a Hock title since 2016. This year’s group is battle-tested and has shown great camaraderie and work ethic throughout the preseason. Speed, versatility, and athleticism will be keys this year while head coach Blair Bourque has been pleased with the competition so far at practice. On the mound, Bourque has some experienced arms. Senior Jack Cali (Wheaton, 47 IP), junior Johnny Escobalez (45.1 IP), and senior Brady Morin (Johnson & Wales, 22.1 IP) led Taunton in innings pitched last year, giving the Tigers one of the top staffs in the Hock.
“I’m excited to see this group grow and develop as a team over the next few months,” Bourque said. “We’re going to continue to focus on our preparation and being great teammates with the goal of getting better every day.”
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Monday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 04/24/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
Attleboro, 1 @ Taunton, 4 – Final – Shawn Cali had a strong performance on the mound and the Tigers used early offense to score a 4-1 win over a tough Attleboro squad. Cali only allowed one hit and one walk in six shutout innings, striking out four to earn the win. Taunton senior Dawson Bryce had a big day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored, hitting an RBI double in both the first and third innings. Ryan MacDougall also had an RBI double in the third and AJ Lewis scored Jared Spencer with a single two at-bats later. Jonny Pagano pitched well for Attleboro, scattering eight hits and two walks, striking out two in five innings of work. Sean O’Hara tossed a scoreless inning of relief for the Bombardiers while Andrew Gorman had a seventh inning RBI single.
Canton, 2 @ Oliver Ames, 3 – Final – OA scored twice in the third and once more in the fourth and was able to pull out its second league win of the season. Ryan Lemay (double) and Drew Hall each drove in runs for the Tigers, while Harrison Fitzpatrick, Jack Morley, and Matt Lawson (double) each provided hits. Andrew Zagami made the three runs stand up by holding the Bulldogs to just four hits and two runs in a complete game win. The Bulldogs scored once in the fifth and the seventh to get back within one. Brendan Clegg had a pair of hits and Andrew Gillis and Hayden Rose each drove in runs for Canton. Kyle Redquest had a strong start in defeat, allowing two earned runs over six innings.
Foxboro, 12 @ Stoughton, 1 – Final (5 Inn.) – Foxboro sophomore Tom Watts was solid on the mound and the Warriors’ offense exploded for 12 runs over a three-inning span in a win at Stoughton. Watts allowed one run on three hits and five walks, striking out a pair in four innings to get the win while Pradyu Gubbala threw a perfect inning in relief. Sophomore Ryan O’Leary had a huge day at the dish, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored. Sean O’Leary (RBI, three run), Louis Carangelo (two RBI, three runs), and Ben Angelini (RBI, two runs) each had two hits in the win.
Franklin @ North Attleboro – Postponed to Tuesday, 4/25 at 3:45.
King Philip, 3 @ Milford, 1 – Final – King Philip was held to just three hits but the Warriors rallied for three runs in the top of the seventh inning to stun Milford. KP was held to a single in the third and a single that was thrown out at second in the fifth, but its offense came through in the clutch. Freshman Johnny Prater drew a lead off walk and moved to second when Max Robison was hit by a pitch with one out. Matt Kelley delivered the big hit, roping a double to left to bring both runners home to put KP ahead for the first time. Kelley, who advanced to third on the throw, came home for the third run on a wild pitch. Milford took the lead in the bottom of the second as sophomore Joe Butler was hit by a pitch, stole second, and scored when classmate Joey McGee reached on an error. Rudy Gately kept the Warriors in the game with a strong pitching performance, allowing just the one run on five hits and two walks, earning the win with six strikeouts in six innings. Sophomore Nate Pennini earned the save, working around a two-out single in the bottom of the seventh for a scoreless inning. Milford’s Evan Cornelius surrendered three runs on three hits and five walks, striking out an impressive 16 batters in a complete game effort.
Sharon, 4 @ Mansfield, 5 – Final – Mansfield’s late game heroics continued on Monday as the Hornets walked off with a win over an upset-minded Sharon squad. Junior Matt DeShiro had a one-out double to right and came around to score on the game-winning single from classmate Jake Maydak. Sharon jumped out to a three-run lead, pushing across a pair in the top of the first on an RBI single from Jake Loomis, who came around to score himself on an error. The Eagles tacked on another run in the third on an RBI double from Palash Raina. Mansfield rallied to tie it in the bottom half when Dylan Saraceno scored on a wild pitch, DeShiro brought in a run with an RBI ground out, and Maydak reached on an error to score Sam Martin. Mansfield took its first lead, 4-3, on a single from sophomore Luke Rogan. Sharon pulled level in the top of the sixth on another RBI double from Loomis to make it 4-4. Cole Arundale pitched well for the Eagles, allowing five runs (two earned) on nine htis and a walk, striking out three in 6.1 innings. DeShiro also earned the win on the mound, tossing a scoreless seventh inning in relief. Maydak had a strong start, allowing four runs (two earned) on hour hits and a walk, striking out eight.
Softball
Taunton, 9 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final – Taunton sophomore Cate Larson dazzled in the circle in a dominant performance and the Tigers’ offense did almost all of its damage in a big fourth inning to secure a win on the road over Attleboro. Larson allowed just two hits and didn’t issue a walk, striking out an impressive 18 batters in a complete game. The Tigers plated eight runs in the fourth inning and the offense was highlighted by two hits apiece from Bella Bourque (two RBI, two runs), Hayley Krockta (two RBI, two runs), and Mia Fernandes (two RBI). Ava Venturelli also had a hit, a walk, an RBI and a run scored for Taunton. Lily Routhier and Rylie Camacho each had a hit for the Bombardiers.
Oliver Ames @ Canton – Postponed to Tuesday, 4/25 at 3:45.
Stoughton, 7 @ Foxboro, 6 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game.
North Attleboro, 4 @ Franklin, 1 – Final – Kelly Colleran matched her program record with 19 strikeouts in seven innings, facing two batters over the limit and allowing just one hit, to pick up a bounce-back win for the Rocketeers. She also hit a solo homer, scored two runs, and drew three walks. Maddie Bailey had a hit and scored a run, Molly Willey drove in a pair, and Julia Forman scored what turned out to be the game-winning run. Lucy Palmer and Arianna McDavitt each had hits for North.
Milford, 1 @ King Philip, 15 – Final (5 inn.) – King Philip caught fire in the second inning, highlighted by senior Sarah Cullen’s grand slam, and the Warriors landed a big win over visiting Milford. Cullen had a big day at the plate with a pair of hits and the big home run — both coming in KP’s 13-run second inning. Freshman Ali Gill (2-for-4, two RBI, two runs) also had a home run in the inning. Junior Ava Kelley was a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and two runs while junior Jordan Bennett went 2-for-2 with a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored. Junior Sydney Burch and sophomore Liv Petrillo also had two RBI for KP. Freshman McCoy Walsh earned the win, allowing one run on two hits and four walks, striking out five in five innings. Junior Maeve Williams had an RBI single in the top of the fourth to score freshman Angelina Bonina.
Mansfield, 11 @ Sharon, 1 – Final – Mansfield plated five runs off four hits — all with two outs — in the first inning and never looked back in a win over Sharon. The Hornets ended with 12 hits, scoring once in each the second, fourth, and sixth before adding three insurance runs in the top of the seventh. Avery Lake and Jill Koppy paced the offense with three hits apiece while Dani Jameson and Reilly Slaney each had two hits, and Allie Koppy and Callie Lake each had one. Jameson earned the win for the Hornets, scattering six hits while striking out seven. Ally Foulsham struck out six in a complete game effort and had an RBI for the Eagles.
Boys Lacrosse
Canton, 20 @ Taunton, 4 – Final – For Taunton, Izzy Cru z had two goals and an assist to pace the offense while Oren Cullins played well in net, making 14 saves for the Tigers.
Foxboro, 10 @ Hopkinton, 5 – Final – A pair of goals late in the first half helped Foxboro grab some momentum and the Warriors carried it into the second, dominating after the break to score a 10-5 win. The Hillers held a 3-0 lead before the Warriors finally broke through late in the first, cutting the deficit to 3-2 at half. Foxboro went on to outscore the hosts 8-2 in the second half to run away with the win. Tony Sulham had a team-high three goals, Conor Noone added six points — two goals and four assists — and Jon Sacchetti chipped in with a pair of goals to pace the offense. Finn Stapleton, Aidan Waller, and Ryan Cotter each scored once while Adam Addeche made 12 saves in net in the win.
Franklin, 20 @ North Attleboro, 6 – Final – Franklin built a four-goal lead after the first, extended it to seven by halftime, and ran away with it for good in the second half on the road at North Attleboro. Jayden Consigli (one assist) had a team-high four goals while Luke Davis (three assists) and Tyler Sacchetti (one assist) each added three goals in the win. Eddie O’Brien (one assist) and Ryan Grasso chipped in with two goals apiece.
Mansfield, 4 @ King Philip, 9 – Final – King Philip’s James Boldy and Mansfield’s Ryan DeGirolamo both delivered in a battle of two of the top goalies in the league, but it wa the Warriors that outlasted the visiting Hornets. Boldy turned away 14 saves in the win while DeGirolamo had another stellar outing, making 23 saves. Noah Minkwitz netted four goals and had two assists to lead the offensive charge for KP. Donovan DeVellis added two goals, Hayden Schmitz (two assist), Cullen McCarthy, and Nick Longobardi each scored once, and Mason Thomas (two assists), Justin Kosh, and Tommy Kilroy each had an assist. Nico Smith (two goals, one assist) and Tommy Smith (one goal, two assists) each had three points for the Hornets while Drew Sacco scored once and had one helper.
Sharon, 13 @ Oliver Ames, 7 – Final – Sharon and Oliver Ames were locked in a tight game throughout the first half but the Eagles were able to pull away for the win on the road. For OA, Ben Reardon scored a hat trick and had one assist while Ryan Jaco and Shaun Teehan each scored twice and added an assist.
Girls Lacrosse
Taunton, 3 @ Canton, 16 – Final – The Bulldogs had eight different players find the back of the net in a big win at home against visiting Taunton. Ella Yeaton paced the balanced attack with four goals while Nora Giannacopoulos added three for the Bulldogs. Kayleigh Koen (two goals) and Lauren Shatkin (two goals) each scored their first varsity goal in the win while freshman Olivia McCabe made her debut in net, turning away six shots.
Foxboro, 15 vs. Hopkinton, 8 – Final – Foxboro got contributions from all over in a big win against Hopkinton. Mya Waryas recorded a team-high seven points, scoring twice and spreading the ball around for five assists. Paige Curran chipped in with four goals and two assists, Val Beigel found the back of the net four times, Mary Collins scored a hat trick, and both Addie Riley (one assist) and Cate Noone (two assists) scored once. Sofia Lucente earned the win in the cage, making a pair of saves.
Franklin, 6 vs. Lincoln-Sudbury, 9 – Final – The Panthers got off to a great start but Lincoln-Sudbury rallied to take the win. Franklin scored the first four goals of the game but the visiting Warriors scored four of the next five goals to cut the deficit to just one, 5-4, at halftime. Katie Peterson had two goals and eight draw controls, Jamie Tanner scored twice with two helpers, and Kaitlyn Carney scored once with two assists.
Boys Tennis
Taunton, 1 @ Attleboro, 4 – Final – Taking a pair of wins from both singles and doubles action, Attleboro defended home court with a 4-1 decision over visiting Taunton. Kyle Neuendorf and Tyler Rocchio both battled to tough three-set victories with Neuendorf grabbing a 6-1, 2-6, 6-1 win at first singles and Rocchio prevailing 6-1, 2-6, 6-1 at second singles. The team of Luke Hinton and Brady Rosen earned a straight set 6-3, 6-3 first doubles win, and Attleboro’s second doubles team of Noem Cook and Clay Tyler only dropped two games in a 6-2, 6-0 win. Taunton’s Heitor Sens emerged from third singles with a 6-0, 4-6, 6-2 win.
Oliver Ames, 1 @ Canton, 4 – Final – Canton swept singles action and added one more win in doubles play to defend home court against Oliver Ames. Max Kupferman, Bharat Ramanathan, and Justin Ngan each won in singles action, and the team of seniors Davis Lamb and Jorge Nebril secured a 6-3, 6-1 verdict at first doubles. OA’s Nick Wagner and Brendan Teehan dropped just one game in a 6-0, 6-1 win at second doubles.
Stoughton, 1 @ Foxboro, 4 – Final – All four of Foxboro’s wins came in straight sets, two from singles action and a sweep of the doubles matches, to beat Stoughton. Raj Jetty rolled to a 6-0, 6-1 win at second singles while Luca Meyer took home a 6-2, 6-2 decision at second singles for the Warriors. The team of Nathan Cote and Ryan Fossella won a tight battle at first doubles, 7-6 (4), 6-4, and the team of Greg Simone and Evan Paluzzi dropped just one game in a 6-0, 6-1 win at second doubles.
North Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 3 – Final – Franklin picked up three close wins to earn a tight win over visiting North Attleboro. All three of the Panthers’ wins involved a tiebreaker but were completed in straight sets. Ahan Shetty prevailed 6-4, 7-6 (3) at second singles and Andrew Amante added a 7-6 (2), 6-1 win at third singles for Franklin. The Panthers’ first doubles team of Eric Tomaino and Aaron Ramaswamy secured a 6-4, 7-6 (2) win at first doubles to help clinch the win. North Attleboro senior Brody Carter took a 6-4, 6-2 win at first singles while the junior pairing of Arnav Raghuvanshi and Aaryan Anjna landed a 6-3, 6-3 win at second doubles.
Milford, 2 @ King Philip, 3 – Final – King Philip’s second doubles team of Logan Riley and Ashrith Epuri rallied from a one-set deficit, earned a close win in the second set, and completed the comeback in the third set to get the win and clinch the match for the Warriors. Riley and Epuri won by the score of 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 while Luke Bailor earned a hard-fought 7-6, 6-3 win at first singles and Arjun Kollu secured a 7-6, 6-1 win at second singles. Milford’s Corey Rattray grabbed a 6-2, 7-6 win at third singles, and the team of Sean Preveligo and Todd Ostertag picked up a 6-4, 7-6 win at first doubles.
Mansfield, 1 @ Sharon, 4 – Final – Sharon swept both doubles matches and took two more victories from singles actions in a 4-1 win over visiting Mansfield. Jacob Slavsky took the win in a hard-fought first singles win (6-3, 6-4) while Matthew Lally did the same at second singles, emerging with a 6-4, 6-1 win. The team of senior Rithvik Neti and sophomore Sava Kassev earned a 6-4, 6-1 win at first doubles, and Sharon’s second doubles pairing of senior Mihir Basil and sophomore Joel Zwicker won 6-2, 6-4. Mansfield’s Iniyan Karruppusami prevailed in a three-set battle, taking a 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (4) win at third singles.
Girls Tennis
Attleboro, 3 @ Taunton, 2 – Final – A sweep of both doubles matches and a win at first singles helped Attleboro secure a key road win at Taunton. Maddie Fuscaldo took a 6-2, 6-1 win at first singles for the lone Attleboro win in single action. the Tram of Zoe Stanley and Kyra Johnson added a 6-1, 6-4 win at first doubles, and Julia Leonardo and Katie Lortos added a 6-1, 6-3 verdict at second doubles for the Bombardiers. Taunton’s Ava Alves didn’t drop a game in a 6-0, 6-0 second singles win and Morgan Smith did the same for a victory at third singles for the Tigers.
Canton, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 4 – Final – Oliver Ames was victorious in a pair of tight doubles matches and the Tigers added two more wins in singles action to knock off Canton. The team of Ava Barth and Emily Beaulieu battled to a 6-4, 7-6 (5) win at first doubles for the Tigers, and OA’s second doubles pairing of Marina Mierzwinski and Ella Mierzwinski earned a 6-3, 7-5. Hannah Farber didn’t drop a game in a 6-0, 6-0 first singles victory, while Olivia Querzoli earned a 6-1, 6-2 win at second singles. Canton’s Charlotte Powers took a hard-fought 6-4, 6-3 decision at third singles.
Foxboro, 3 @ Stoughton, 2 – Final – Foxboro’s second doubles team of Katelynn Dineen and Shannon McElhinney emerged victorious after a three-set battle to help the Warriors clinch the win over Stoughton. Dineen and McElhinney rallied from a one-set deficit to earn a 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 win for the Warriors. Hailey Kornbluth added a 6-0, 6-1 win at first singles and the team of Audrey Paolino and Analise Tia dropped three games in a 6-1, 6-2 first doubles win. Stoughton’s Nadia Prokopiuk battled to a 6-3, 6-3 second singles win while sophomore Dhruvi Patel won a marathon of a match, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) at third singles.
Franklin, 1 @ North Attleboro, 4 – Final – North Attleboro picked up one of its best wins of the season, taking down visiting Franklin 4-1 behind a singles sweep and one doubles win. Junior Lauren Hunt earned a 6-2, 6-1 win at first singles, sophomore Megan Atwood picked up a 6-2, 6-2 win at second singles, and senior Grace Noreck rolled to a 6-0, 6-2 verdict at third singles. North’s fourth win came from the sophomore pairing of Grace Manning and Jayla Stone, who took a 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 win at second doubles. Franklin’s Brooke Daniels and Sydney Tolonen, both sophomores, grabbed a 6-0, 7-6 (4) win at first doubles.
King Philip, 5 @ Milford, 0 – Final – KP senior Ahunna James had a dominant showing, highlighting the Warriors’ clean sweep with all five matches won in straight sets. James didn’t drop a game in an impressive performance (6-0, 6-0) at first singles, Shea Mellman won by the same score at second singles, and Caroline Freese completed the singles sweep with a 6-3, 6-1 victory at third singles. The team of Caroline Burns and Priya Riar used a strong net game to secure a 6-1, 6-1 win at first doubles, and the team of Lauren Casper and Jaelyn Dang earned a 6-1, 6-3 win at second doubles for KP.
Sharon, 5 @ Mansfield, 0 – Final – Sharon showed no rust from 10 days off, sweeping the Hornets with all five matches being won in straight sets. Judy Song (6-1, 6-0), Navya Shukla (6-0, 6-0), and Ale Aguilar (6-1, 6-2) each won their singles matches. At doubles, the teams of Olivia Landstein and Sophia Oh (6-2, 6-0) and Alina Hou and Jada Villaroel (6-4, 6-4) earned wins for the Eagles.
Boys Volleyball
Milford, 3 @ Medfield, 0 – Final
Taunton @ Barnstable, 5:15