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2023 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2023 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview
Attleboro
2022 Record: 8-12-0
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 32
Coach: Jessica Pink
Attleboro has a year of experience under head coach Jessica Pink under their belts, and the Bombardiers boast 10 returners which could be the recipe for another tournament this year.
Hockomock League All Star Siobhan Landers is back after a breakout junior season in which she finished top 10 in goals scored on the season. Pink praised her improvement throughout the offseason and Landers will be the heartbeat of Attleboro again this season. Another key returner is junior goalie Siany Ortez following a stellar season in the cage as a sophomore. Ortez impressed against some of the top teams in the state so having her anchor the defense and Landers spearheading the attack gives Pink a solid foundation.
The Bombardiers also have some veteran talent returning in the midfield alongside Landers in senior Bailey Ellis and junior Nora Desrosiers, who had six goals in the regular season last year. While Attleboro possesses a good amount of experience in the midfield, the forward line will feature some younger players. Sophomore Kelsey McCleary could be an immediate impact player while Pink has a handful of freshmen fighting for spots in the lineup. Paige Parenteau, Kelsey Hodson, and Tori Westwater will anchor a veteran defensive unit in front of Ortez.
“Attleboro is coming into the season with a renewed sense of energy and desire to improve,” Pink said. “With many returners vying for their spots back alongside a handful of freshmen who are pushing them to be better, I am excited about this year and the future of the AHS program.”
Canton
2022 Record: 14-4-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 16
Coach: Chrissy O’Connor
Canton lost some veteran names to graduation including a pair of Hock all stars, but if you’ve been around the Hock at all, you know Chrissy O’Connor is always ready to reload instead of rebuild.
While two all stars are gone, two more are back in the mix this season. Senior Laura Valkanas returns to anchor the defense from the sweeper position, and her leadership and experience will be key as Canton integrates some new faces into its defensive unit, which only allowed 22 goals against all over last season (just over one per game on average). Senior Julia Wilkinson also returns to the defensive unit alongside Valkanas while sophomore Shaelyn Murphy and junior Ashley Balunas battle for minutes in goal.
Senior captain Maggie McCready returns to orchestrate everything from her spot in the midfield. McCready (Saint Anselm commit) is a vital part of both the defense and the offense, registering eight goals and 13 assists during the regular season. The other all star that O’Connor has back in the lineup this year is sophomore forward Carolyn Schiavo. It didn’t take long for Schiavo to impress during her rookie season and finished the regular season with 10 goals and five assists. A newcomer to keep an eye on is freshman Shannon Lane, who could make an immediate splash on offense for the Bulldogs.
“Canton looks forward to a very competitive run this season,” O’Connor said. “We have a young but talented forward and midfield line that have come ready for action.”
Foxboro
2022 Record: 16-2-3 (Davenport division champion)
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 3 Elite 8
Coach: Melissa Bordieri
Foxboro claimed the Davenport division title last year for the third time (and 12th league crown overall) and with a loaded roster of returners, there’s a lot of optimism for continued success in 2023.
The Warriors bring back reigning Hockomock League MVP Mary Collins after an incredible 2022 campaign in which she scored a league-best 33 goals in the regular season and finished second in points with 55. Collins is one of the most talented forwards in the league and she will have a strong midfield to bolster Foxboro’s offense. Val Beigel is a seasoned veteran who works non-stop up-and-down the field. Beigel and Collins are joined by classmates Ella Campbell, Cam Collins, Izzy Chamberlin, and Izzy Leclair to help lead Foxboro in the field.
Last year, the Warriors had one of the best defenses in the entire state with only nine goals allowed (less than half a goal per game), and that has been Foxboro’s calling card historically. Over the past three seasons, Foxboro has allowed less than a goal per game on average. One of the reasons for Foxboro’s success on the defense end has been in goal. This year, senior Kathryn Ferguson and sophomore Kathleen Staruski have had a competitive preseason and provide legendary head coach Melissa Bordieri with two outstanding options.
“Our strength on offense this season is our speed and ability to move the ball in tight space,” Bordieri said. “Our attack has players with diverse skill sets that complement each other, so we are hoping to bring that to every game. I feel like Foxboro has always been a strong defensive team, and this year should be no different. We have very strong backs that can control the ball and clear it, and our goalies are both outstanding so I am excited to see how we do.”
Franklin
2022 Record: 18-2-1 (Kelley-Rex champion)
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Elite 8
Coach: Michelle Hess
Franklin has been the dominant team in the Hockomock League for the past four seasons. Despite graduating several key players, including leading scorer Kaitlyn Carney, the Panthers return a talented roster that seems poised to challenge for a fifth straight league title and try to get back to the state semifinal, which they reached in 2021.
The Panthers will need to find extra scoring punch this season but have a host of players who are capable of finding the back of the net. Junior Haley Wernig, who recently committed to UMass Lowell, had 31 points in 2022 and looks ready for a breakout season. Junior Raena Crandall and senior Chloe Essam will add a scoring touch around the goal. Junior Emily Carney is a creative force in the midfield (also putting up 31 points as a sophomore) and she’s joined in the midfield by senior Sophia Cuneo, junior Sawyer Whitmore, and sophomore Maeve Rolston.
When you score 50 more goals than anyone else in the Hock, the attack gets plenty of attention, but the Panthers also allowed the second-fewest goals in the league, so defense is also a strength. Senior Lindsey Dennett leads the back line this season and her experience and reading of the game will be key. Juniors Maddie O’Brien and Ella Griffin and sophomore Ava Lucenta will give Franklin a solid defensive core. Sophomore Devon Barry had an impressive rookie season and she will split time in goal with junior Chloe Strassner.
Franklin coach Michelle Hess said, “We are looking forward to defending our Hockomock League unbeaten streak and playing well in order to accomplish our team goal of winning the Hock for the fifth year in a row and going deep into the state tournament.”
King Philip
2022 Record: 13-6-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Elite 8
Coach: Kaitlyn Wilder
King Philip had a strong regular season in 2022, taking second in the Kelley-Rex but the Warriors also had a very memorable playoff run that included upset wins over 10th-seeded Natick and sixth-seeded Bishop Feehan in overtime. With a large group of returners set to hit the turf this year, KP is looking to pick up where they left off.
Although King Philip graduated a rather large class, most of the returning players were key pieces of head coach Kaitlyn Wilder’s lineup. Two strengths that stick out right away for KP are its forward and midfield units, which are both full of familiar names. This year’s senior class is smaller but Wilder has been impressed with the senior leadership provided by Kelly Holmes, Mara Boldy, Nikki McDonald, Bridget King, and Meg Dowling. Holmes, who recently announced her commitment to Saint Anselm, is one of the most talented and experienced players in the Hock. A returning all star (along with Boldy and McDonald), Holmes is a big time playmaker in the midfield and she has great chemistry with McDonald, who has great speed. Boldy is a true goal scorer (18 goals in the regular season last year) and is very dangerous around the net.
Speed and athleticism aren’t limited to just the midfield as the Warriors possess both among its forwards and defense. Juniors Makenzie McDevitt (seven points), Abby MacDonald (10 points), Addison Lewis, and Caitlin O’Brien are all key returners to the squad as well. Wilder also has four freshmen on the roster this year that are pushing for minutes in the lineup. Junior Kaitlyn Parish’s work ethic and coachability have made her a great fit for the new starting goalie.
“I am enthusiastic about getting the season going,” Wilder said. “The girls came ready to work in this preseason and continue to do so. We have a great balance of experience from our veteran players to our newcomers that I am optimistic will blend into a strong team. I’m looking forward to competing in the Hock amongst all the strong teams in the league.”
Mansfield
2022 Record: 7-10-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Theresa Nyhan
A large senior class is hoping to lead a turnaround in Mansfield with the goal of getting the Hornets back to their winning ways.
Longtime head coach Theresa Nyhan has a dozen seniors setting the tone both on and off the field. The Hornets doubled their win total from 2021 to 2022 and this year’s senior class has been a big reason for the upward trajectory. The large senior class has set the tone in what has been a positive and productive preseason so far. Four senior captains are scattered throughout the lineup for Nyhan, including Hannah DiSangro on defense, Emma Redding and Lola Varricchione in the midfield, and Frankie Smith up top.
DiSangro anchors a seasoned defensive unit that features senior Celia Botelho and junior Carys Colby. The defense is backed up by senior Ally Yarlas, who saw some action a year ago but will take over as the starter going into this season. The midfield has some speed with Varricchione and Redding leading the transition from defense to offense; senior Liv Madeira will provide some needed depth in that unit. Offensively, Smith will be joined by classmates Grace DiMarino and Liv Barry to form a veteran forward group.
These current seniors have taken some lumps and learned lessons the hard way [but] this has built resilience and bolstered their tenacity!” Nyhan said. “I love the vibe these seniors have put forth this August and I look forward to watching them compete this season!”
Milford
2022 Record: 0-17-0
2022 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Jenna Casello
Head coach Jenna Casello has a young squad this season but the Scarlet Hawks are eager to show off improvement throughout the 2023 campaign.
Milford doesn’t have any seniors on its roster this year so Casello will be leaning on the leadership of captains Lindsay Casman and Samantha Fazio. The Hawks lost over half of their team when they graduated 10 seniors, so the makeup of this year’s squad is mainly juniors and sophomores. Captain Lindsay Casman is a strong stick handler that will benefit the Hawks in the attack as she navigates through opposing defenses while captain Samantha Fazo is quick to transition the ball, finding open space to get Milford out of the back.
The Hawks do have seven players back on the roster but integrating new faces into key spots all over the field will be key to the success both this season and for the future of the program. One new face in the lineup this year for the Hawks will be sophomore Kylie Merrill, who is taking over in net. Merrill has shown potential this year and Casello said she is ready to step up and defend the Milford goal this season.
“Our sophomores and juniors make up the core of our team and are looking to continue moving the Milford Field Hockey program in the right direction,” Casello said. “With a focus on spreading out, scanning the field, and moving the ball up the sidelines, we will be ready and hungry in the circle for goals!”
North Attleboro
2022 Record: 10-7-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Karen Folan
Graduation took some of North Attleboro’s top players, including both of their league all stars Caroline Folan and Julia Puccio. But head coach Karen Folan is hoping the combination of a large senior class and a mix of talented returners results in a competitive group that can reach the state tournament again this season.
Senior captains Kelsey Thompson and Emily Burnham are both three-year members of the varsity squad and they will run the show from the heart of the Rocketeer lineup in the midfield. Both Thompson (eight points) and Burnham (four points) factored in on the offensive end last year and could have an expanded role this time out. Another returning starter is senior Francesca Spencer, who will patrol the forward line for North Attleboro. Thompson and Burnham will be flanked by Ellie Regan and sophomore Bailey Converse in North’s midfield diamond. Second-year varsity forward junior Madison Folan is looking to build on her strong sophomore campaign.
Another strength for North Attleboro will be in the net as the Rocketeers boast not one, but two experienced keepers. Senior Gracie Leary starts her third year playing in the cage for North while Eman Faried, who had some standout games last year, is also back the duo will continue to split minutes. Senior Maeve Onorato and junior Marissa King look to give North some big swings defensively, junior Alex Fernandez is joining the midfield unit, and underclassmen Julia Smith (sophomore) and Greta Gouck and Brooklyn Crump (both freshmen) bring some speed to the lineup. Seniors Hannah Bell, Sophia Hooban, Rachel Coley, and Sadie Barend provide much-needed depth for North.
“We have spent preseason working on cohesiveness,” Folan said. “Taking the great skills these players have as individuals and finding the best fit to piece them together into something even greater.
Oliver Ames
2022 Record: 11-7-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 16
Coach: Alexandria Sylvia
Oliver Ames has consistently been a top team in the Hockomock League and this year looks to be no different for the Tigers.
Under second-year head coach Alexandria Sylvia, Oliver Ames returns the majority of its roster from last year’s 11-win squad that reached the state tournament, won a playoff game, and reached the Round of 16 in the MIAA Division 2 bracket. There are familiar faces up and down the lineup for Sylvia, who had a successful playing career locally at both Brockton High and Stonehill College. Senior Erin Cottam has been making plays for the Tigers for a long time and her fourth year on varsity could be her best as one of the most dangerous forwards in the league. Sophomore Kayla Kenney is another dangerous offensive option after scoring eight goals as a freshman.
In the midfield, the Tigers have a pair of experienced and talented players who will play an important role both offensively and defensively. Senior Megan Crabtree is a threat to score off big swings from the top of the circle while junior Amaya Smith bolsters the Tigers’ defensive efforts. Senior Annabel Juste provides a calming presence and will anchor OA’s defense. Senior Olivia O’Rourke might be the best returning goalie in the league and that will give OA an advantage on the defensive end.
“I am very excited for this season as I have a good chunk of my starting lineup returning to the field,” Sylvia said. “We did lose a few key seniors in all positions, but the team this year has stepped up to fill in those gaps. Overall, we have a very strong team that communicates and works well together. The captains have done a fantastic job in preparing the team and all my players are ready to get the season started.”
Sharon
2022 Record: 1-17-0
2022 Finish: Missed playoffs
Coach: Ashley Servideo
New Sharon head coach has seen firsthand how to turn a program around. Servideo was a senior when Melissa Bordieri took over at Foxboro, and as Hockomock fans well know, the Warriors have become a top team year in and year out. Now Servideo is aiming to change the culture at Sharon in a similar fashion.
The Eagles continue to draw a lot of numbers to the program, fielding varsity, JV, and freshman teams this season. In her first year, Servideo will lean heavily on her veteran players to help start the program turnaround, especially after losing over half of last year’s team to graduation. Senior Isabella Melpignana is one of the captains this year and will play in the midfield. Her speed and leadership skills will be key in the midfield for the Eagles this season. Jane Hendrixson begins her third year on the Eagles and Servideo is counting on her to anchor the defensive unit this season. Senior Zoe Gopin will patrol the attack and look to help improve Sharon’s offense throughout the year.
Senior Rachel Mabee takes over in net this season and has worked hard throughout the offseason. On the offensive end, Gopin will be joined by junior Adiba Belal, who has had a solid preseason so far. Hendrixson will get some support on the defensive end from Maddie Moses.
“We need to focus on becoming a stronger team offensively, and do better with our offensive transitions in the midfield,” Servideo said. “I have been working with the girls on the passing and the communication skills that are needed to improve on these things. These girls have come into shape which gives us an advantage coming into our season, this way we are able to focus on growing in knowledge of passing and creating plays off the ball.”
Stoughton
2022 Record: 3-14-1
2022 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Caitlin Jamiel
The Stoughton squad might trend on the younger side, but the Black Knights are eager to get on the field and compete in one of the toughest leagues in the state.
Now in her second year as head coach, Caitlin Jamiel has seven seniors on the roster to lead the way. The Black Knights will lean heavily on her four senior captains to guide the team both on and off the field: Morgan Groppi, Caleigh Clark, Nicole Reid, and Sophia Tombros. That quartet will provide leadership all over the field as Reid and Groppi form a dangerous duo in the attack, Tombros is all over the field as a midfielder, and Clark is a seasoned veteran who anchors the defense.
Seniors Aliesha Seemungal and Alyssa Antonino provide depth in the middle of the field while classmate Maddie Reiser will play alongside Clark in the back. In net, the Black Knights have a pair of juniors that have had a spirited competition throughout the preseason. Both Bailey Howsen and Grace Weisenberger have worked hard to try and earn minutes in the cage this season. Stoughton’s junior class has a strong core of defenders while the Black Knights are hoping to get a boost in the midfield from three sophomore additions.
“We are a young program but eager to get started!” Jamiel said. “Our strengths are our quick forwards, and never give up mentality. We are excited for the season!”
Taunton
2022 Record: 4-13-1
2022 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Liz Hathaway
Taunton lost some key pieces from last year’s starting lineup to graduation but head coach Liz Hathaway has talent scattered throughout the field that are aiming to lead the Tigers this year.
The Tigers had a lot of fight last year with almost half of their losses coming in games decided by two or fewer goals, including great battles against playoff teams Oliver Ames and King Philip. In the midfield, Taunton boasts junior Caroline Valarelli. After gaining some valuable experience as a sophomore, Vallarelli is in a position for a breakout campaign this year. She has a strong skill set with strong field awareness and will be a leader in helping Taunton transition from defense to offense. Up front, senior Ayla Jackson anchors the forward group for Taunton. She has a nose for the ball in the circle and will be someone opposing defenses have to keep an eye on.
Defensively, Hathaway is turning to the experience of senior Bridget MacDougall. A veteran in the back, MacDougall does a great job disrupting opposing offenses and has a strong presence in the circle and against corners. Having experience defensively is a plus as Taunton turns to freshman Kennedy MacEachern, who plays with an aggressive and fierce mindset, to take over in the net.
Monday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 01/30/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Basketball
Canton, 38 @ Attleboro, 58 – Final – Click here for a photo gallery of this game. – Attleboro used a dominant first half to build a large halftime lead and carried that strong start to a win over visiting Canton. The Bombardiers exploded for 21 points in the first quarter (on 64% shooting) and 21 more points in the second quarter (on 73% shooting) and combined a strong offensive effort with good defense (10 forced turnovers in the first half) to build a large lead (42-10) at halftime. Junior Neo Franco had a game-high 12 points along with four assists and three rebounds, Justin Hanrahan added 10 points and eight boards, and both Jaiden Outland and Hayden Crowley chipped in eight points for Attleboro. Canton’s Jeremiah Predin had a team-high 10 points and six rebounds.
Girls Basketball
Attleboro, 32 @ Canton, 29 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Stoughton, 33 @ Bedford, 54 – Final – Caleigh Clark led the Black Knights with 10 points and three rebounds. Kristina Varnum added six points and eight boards, while Kirsten McKay finished with three points, four rebounds, and three steals, and Leah McCarty had two points and grabbed seven rebounds.
Boys Hockey
Taunton, 6 vs. Everett, 2 – Final
Gymnastics
Sharon @ Mansfield, 7:30
Friday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 01/20/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Basketball
Attleboro, 47 @ Franklin, 67 – Final – Franklin built a 10-point lead after a quarter, doubled it by halftime, and led the entire second half in a big win over visiting Attleboro. Justin Allen hit two of his four threes in the opening quarter, Geino Scaringello added another triple, and Andrew O’Neill, Bradley Hernon, Caden Sullivan, and Sean O’Leary all had buckets as the Panthers’ offense got going early for a 19-9 lead. O’Neill, Allen, and O’Leary all had triples — Franklin finished with 10 total — in the second and the Panthers’ defense limited the visiting Bombardiers to just seven points for a 36-16 advantage at halftime. O’Leary finished with a team-high 18 points and both O’Neill and Allen had 14 points in the win. Jaiden Outland and Neo Franco each had 13 points for Attleboro.
Foxboro, 75 @ Canton, 73 – Final (2OT) – Foxboro senior Ryan LeClair came up with a steal with just over 10 seconds left and classmate Alex Penders converted a putback with just seconds left as the Warriors outlasted Canton in an absolute thriller. Penders had a career-high 33 points to lead the Warriors while Sam Golub added 19 points. Canton’s Matt Chafin drilled a three-pointer with 20 seconds left in regulation to tie the game and force an overtime. From there, it was back-and-forth for both overtime and double overtime. Canton scored the first four points of the first overtime as Jamaal McConnell, who had a career-high 24 points, hit a pair of free throws and Julius Hicks (13 points) converted a tough layup for a 60-56 lead with two minutes to go. Penders used a nice fake and finished for two and Sam Golub drove to the basket for two more to tie it. Canton’s Caden Mirliani had a traditional three-point play with 30.7 seconds to go before Penders drove the length of the court for two to cut the deficit to one. Canton extended the lead with a free throw with 19.9 seconds left and forced a turnover with 10 seconds to go. After going 1/2 from the line again, Canton had a 65-62 lead. Foxboro was off on a game-tying three but sophomore Nolan Gordon soared in from the baseline and converted the putback while being fouled. His free throw with 1.9 seconds left tied the game to send it to double overtime. Golub gave Foxboro the lead early but Hicks had a three-point play to put Canton bak in front. LeClair battled through contact for two before McConnell answered for Canton to make it 70-69 with 2:00 to go. After Foxboro tied it with a free throw, Mirliani had a huge steal with under a minute to go and hit an open three for a 73-70 lead. Golub wasted little time and drained a deep three from straight away to tie it 73-73, setting up LeClair’s steal and Penders’ winner.
North Attleboro, 50 @ King Philip, 60 – Final – Click here for a recap and photo gallery of this game.
Stoughton, 52 @ Mansfield, 83 – Final – Mansfield’s offense clicked into high gear, scoring over 20 points in three of the four quarters to run away with a big win over the visiting Black Knights. The Hornets had four players in double figures and combined for 13 three-pointers with seven players hitting at least one. After building a 16-10 lead after one, the Hornets put up 21 points in the second, 22 points in the third, and ran away with the win with 24 points in the fourth quarter. JT Veiking (17 points) and Caden Colby (15 points) each hit three three-pointers to lead the offense while both Trevor Foley (12 points, five rebounds, four blocks) and Eddie McCoy (six rebounds, four assists) also finished in double figures for Mansfield. Davon Sanders (nine rebounds, four assists) and Chris Hill (13 rebounds, six assists, three blocks) each finished with nine points. Jayden Costa-Haywood led Stoughton with 13 points and Jarred Daughtry added 12 points.
Taunton, 87 @ Milford, 63 – Final – Taunton senior Chris Perault sank six three-pointers for a career-high 24 points and Chris Volcy added 22 points as the Tigers secured a win on the road behind a big offensive outburst. Gus Coutinho scored nine of his 17 points in the opening quarter as Milford led by a point, 16-15, but Taunton flipped the game with a big second quarter. Not only did the Tigers put up 23 points, they held the Hawks to just eight to flip a one-point deficit into a 38-24 lead at halftime. Perault hit half of his threes in the second and junior Troy Santos added nine of his 18 points in the frame to give Taunton a double-digit advantage. Perault added two more threes in the third and Jakari Innocent, Al Morisseau, and Travis Johnson had buckets to keep Taunton ahead, 61-44, going into the fourth. Taunton exploded for 26 points in the final frame as Santos hit a pair of threes and Volcy, Perault, and Gerry Cardoso each had one. Andrew Rivera scored a team-high 21 points for the Hawks including 15 in the second half.
Oliver Ames, 58 @ Sharon, 62 – Final – Oliver Ames went on the road and put Sharon on upset alert but the Eagles answered the call and closed out a close win over the Tigers. Oliver Ames rallied for a lead at 41-40 in the third quarter but the Eagles closed the frame with a 7-0 run to take the lead into the fourth. A three-point play from OA freshman Soren Lolonga (18 points) got the Tigers within three in the fourth but Tyler Goodman answered with a three, Nate Katznelson (19 points) converted a putback, and Jacob McLoughlin (game-high 21 points) had a steal and a breakaway dunk to give the Eagles a double-digit lead at 56-46. Chris Elias (13 points) hit a three and Lolonga had two more to get within five but Katznelson and McLoughlin each had a bucket to keep Sharon ahead. Sophomore Cole Craffey also had 18 points for Oliver Ames.
Girls Basketball
Franklin, 66 @ Attleboro, 55 – Final – In a battle for first place in the Kelley-Rex division, Franklin outscored Attleboro 22-9 in the fourth quarter to overturn a two-point deficit and pull out the 11-point win. The Bombardiers bounced back nicely from a tough loss to Foxboro last time out, scoring 20 points in the first quarter to grab the lead. Avery James and Lily Routhier each scored six in the first to get Attleboro off to a great start. Franklin cut the lead to five heading to the locker room and chipped three more points off in the third, with Chloe Fales scoring seven and Katie Peterson adding five in the quarter. Franklin’s offense clicked into gear in the fourth. Peterson went 6-for-6 from the line in the quarter (9-of-10 for the game) and Fales and Caelyn Leonard each added five points, while Lizzie Newman scored four. Vanessa Ellis had six of Attleboro’s nine points in the final period. Peterson led all scorers with 17 on the night. Fales scored 16, Newman added 12, Leonard had 10, and Bridget Leo scored seven points for the Panthers. Attleboro had only four players on the score sheet on Friday. James led the way with 16, Routhier scored 15, Ellis had 14, and Kayla Goldrick chipped in with 10. The Panthers now lead the division by one game.
Canton, 32 @ Foxboro, 55 – Final – Kailey Sullivan and Camryn Collins each scored 15 points and Foxboro continued its unbeaten start to the league campaign. Six of Foxboro’s eight wins this season have been by at least 23 points. Addie Ruter added 14 points for the Warriors, while Isabelle Chamberlin grabbed a team-high 12 rebounds.
Mansfield, 80 @ Stoughton, 37 – Final – Mansfield set a new program record for points in a game, extending its win streak to six games and staying within two games of league-leading Foxboro. Abby Wager scored a game-high 31 point to power the Hornets offensively. Kara Santos added 15 and Hallie Popat scored 14 for Mansfield. Maiya Merritt paced the Black Knights with 10 points, while Kirsten McKay added seven. Stoughton also got six points apiece from Caleigh Clark, Raina Tat, and Leah McCarty.
Milford, 36 @ Taunton, 46 – Final – The game was tied at 18 going into halftime, but Taunton found an extra boost of offense in the second half to bounce back from a loss on Tuesday and get back to .500 on the season. Cali Melo and Lexi Haywood combined for 14 of Taunton’s 18 in the first half and Aliza Syed continued her solid season by scoring half of Milford’s first half points. Melo continued her strong offensive play after the break, adding 10 more points to finish with a game-high 18. Haywood added five more in the second half, while Tarynn Campbell went 5-for-6 from the line and scored seven of her eight points. Chelsea Bousquet added all six of her points in the second half for Taunton to help the Tigers pull out the win. In addition to Syed’s 11 points, Milford got nine from Emily Croteau and six from Brooke Ferreira.
King Philip, 54 @ North Attleboro, 33 – Final – After a 9-0 North run to end the first quarter, KP built a six-point lead at halftime and outscored North 31-16 after the break to pull out the win. Emily Sawyer saw frequent double teams, and the North defense held her to four points combined in the second and third quarters, but she still managed to score a game-high 21 points. Maddie Paschke added 14 points and Jordan Bennett scored eight for the Warriors. Using its press, North climbed back within as few as four points but the Rocketeers struggled to consistently knock down shots and KP started to pull away. Ava McKeon scored a team-high 14 points and Sam Faria had a dozen for North. Katie Corsetti had a solid game in the post defending Sawyer.
Sharon, 36 @ Oliver Ames, 68 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Wrestling
Silver Lake Quad (Oliver Ames), 4:00
Boys Swimming
Franklin @ Attleboro, 7:00
Mansfield, 76 @ Foxboro, 74 – Final
King Philip @ North Attleboro, 7:15
Milford @ Taunton, 3:30
Stoughton, 62 @ Sharon, 81 – Final
Girls Swimming
Franklin @ Attleboro, 7:00
Mansfield, 84 @ Foxboro, 85 – Final
King Philip @ North Attleboro, 7:15
Milford @ Taunton, 3:30
Stoughton, 26 @ Sharon, 70 – Final
Tuesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 12/20/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Basketball
Stoughton, 60 @ Attleboro, 69 – Final – Attleboro got off to a strong start with a 21-point first quarter, build a double-digit lead at halftime, took a 21-point lead into the final quarter, and then held on after a late surge from Stoughton to secure a 69-60 win. Junior Neo Franco poured in a career-high 29 points, hitting one of Attleboro’s four first quarter three-pointers. Franco had 15 points by halftime while Michael Beverly scored all of his career-high 19 points in the first three quarters. Jaiden Outland and Hayden Crowley also had first quarter threes for Attleboro, which led 38-24 at halftime and 55-34 after three quarters. The Bombardiers limited the visitors to just five points in the second and 10 in the third to grow their big lead. Jayden Costa-Haywood dropped a career-high 25 points for the Black Knights, hitting five three-pointers, and sophomore Matt Greenspoon drained four threes and finished with 16 points.
Canton, 47 @ Taunton, 59 – Final – Taunton took the lead in the second quarter and built on it with a big third, improving to 3-0 on the season with a win over visiting Canton. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead (17-12) with a strong first but the Tigers clawed back and carried a 31-25 lead into halftime. Taunton carried that momentum into the second half, exploding for 21 points in the third quarter to push the lead to 52-37 going into the final eight minutes. Chris Perault scored six points in the second and added a three in the third, finishing with a game-high 19 points for Taunton. Tyson Carter added a three in both of the middle quarters, freshman Jakari Innocent scored 12 of his 14 points between the second and third, and Troy Santos had seven of his nine in the same stretch for the Tigers. Canton hit three threes in the opening quarter but only had two more the rest of the way. Jamaal McConnell led Canton with 13 points while Zaza Francoeur chipped in with 10 points.
Foxboro, 51 @ Franklin, 77 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Oliver Ames, 50 @ King Philip, 63 – Final – King Philip caught fire in the third quarter, sinking seven three-pointers inside eight minutes to pull away from Oliver Ames for a 63-50 win. The Warriors scored 10 points in the first and 13 in the second, but Oliver Ames held a two-point lead at 25-23 at the break, thanks in part to Nick Asiaf scoring all nine of his points in the second. In the third, senior Will Laplante hit four threes and had 13 of his team-high 21 points in the third. Tommy McLeish added a pair of triples and Tommy Kilroy hit another as the Warriors exploded for 31 points in the third, flipping a two-point halftime deficit to a 54-37 advantage going into the fourth. Kilroy added another three in the fourth and Tommy Martorano finished with 14 points for KP. OA sophomore Cole Craffey scored a career-high 24 points to pace the Tigers.
Mansfield, 50 @ North Attleboro, 33 – Final – Mansfield used a 9-0 run in the second quarter to build a double-digit lead and did enough to keep North Attleboro at arm’s length the rest of the way, grinding out a tough win. The Hornets’ defense limited the Rocketeers to single digits offensively in each of the first two quarters to stake a 27-13 lead by halftime. Caden Colby scored eight of his team-high 11 points in the second quarter, hitting a pair of threes to help the Hornets establish their lead. JT Veiking had eight of his 10 points and Eddie McCoy scored half of his 10 points in the second half to keep Mansfield ahead. Sophomore Chase Frisoli scored a team-high 11 points for the Rocketeers.
Sharon, 71 @ Milford, 54 – Final – Sharon set the tone defensively early and had a strong overall showing, taking home a 71-54 win from Milford. The Eagles limited the hosts to just one field goal in the first eight minutes and the offense fed off that energy as Ryan Brown (11 points), Jacob McLoughlin (21 points), and Nate Katznelson (20 points) combined to give the Eagles and 18-2 lead. Anthony Piron and Jaden Segal added buckets in the second as Sharon established a 39-17 lead at halftime. McLoughlin added eight more in the third and both Zach Wise and Dante James contributed baskets to help the Eagles stay in front. Luca Testa scored all of his team-high 11 points in the second half while Jack Buckley and CJ Farrell each chipped in with 10 points for Milford.
Girls Basketball
Attleboro, 59 @ Stoughton, 29 – Final – Attleboro locked in defensively, allowing Stoughton just 11 points in the opening half, and then pulled away with a dominant third quarter to earn its third straight win. The Bombardiers led 13-4 after one and 26-11 at the break, but scored 21 points in the third to break the game wide open. Vanessa Ellis continued her strong start to the season with a game-high 21, including eight in the third quarter alone. Lily Routhier added 16, half of those coming in the third. Attleboro also got eight points from Avery James and seven from Kayla Goldrick. Stoughton was led again by freshman Kirsten McKay, who finished with 12 points. She had eight of those in the second half. Katrina Varnum added four points and nine rebounds, while Caleigh Clark, Raina Tat, and Avery Hobbs each scored three points for the Black Knights.
Taunton, 56 @ Canton, 52 – Final – Taunton turned up the defensive pressure in the fourth quarter, holding Canton to just seven points over the final eight minutes, and rallied from seven points down to pick up its third win in a row to start the season. The game was tied at 24-24 at the break, but Canton stepped up on offense to win the third 21-14, led by Samya DaSilva with seven points and Erin Beatty with six. Taunton responded in the fourth, staying unbeaten under new coach Gretchen Rodrigues and in a first-place tie atop the Kelley-Rex. Aaliyah Yera scored six points in the fourth, while Cali Melo added four and Jillian Doherty added four free throws. Freshman Taryn Campbell led the way for the Tigers with 13 points, including eight of Taunton’s 14 in the third. Doherty and Melo each finished with 11 and Yera had nine, all of them from beyond the arc. DaSilva was Canton’s top scorer with 14, while Beatty chipped in with eight and Emily McCabe had seven for the Bulldogs, who knocked down nine threes as a team.
Franklin, 50 @ Foxboro, 55 – Final – Camryn Collins scored 20 points for the second straight game and Foxboro rallied from 11 points down in the second half to end Franklin’s 44-game league win streak. The first quarter was tight, as both teams came out firing. Collins had 10 of Foxboro’s 16 and Katie Peterson had 11 of Franklin’s 15. The Panthers locked down in the second, holding Foxboro to just two points to go into the locker room leading 27-18. Foxboro rallied early in the third, cutting the lead to just two, but then Franklin put together a run to extend the lead out to as many as 11. Sasha Tracey knocked down a pair of threes for the Panthers and had all six of her points in the quarter. Down nine heading to the final eight minutes, the Warriors found another gear on both ends of the floor and pulled out a 25-11 fourth quarter to secure the victory. Kailey Sullivan caught fire and scored 10 of her 12 points in the fourth, while Ava Hill added three of her seven and Collins scored seven points in the frame, including a clutch pull-up jumper to put Foxboro in front. Peterson would finish with 19 for the Panthers, 15 of them in the first half, and Lizzie Newman scored seven points.
King Philip, 52 @ Oliver Ames, 48 – Final – Emily Sawyer scored a career-high 28 points and the Warriors held on down the stretch to pick up an important, early-season road win. Sawyer was dominant in the first half, scoring six in the first quarter and 10 more in the second. Jackie Bonner added a pair of threes to help KP jump out to a 26-18 lead heading into the locker rooms. OA rallied in the second half, winning the third quarter 13-10 to cut the deficit to just five (36-31). The Tigers took the lead in the fourth, but KP was able to make the plays it needed down the stretch to secure the win. Jordan Bennett scored five of her seven points in the fourth and Sawyer added six more to help the Warriors hang on late. Sarah Hilliard made her season debut for OA and scored 11 and grabbed seven boards in the loss. Avery Gamble added nine points, including seven in the fourth, and Maddie Homer (12 rebounds, including nine offensive) and Kamryn Derba each chipped in with six.
North Attleboro, 41 @ Mansfield, 72 – Final – Mansfield tied a program record with 72 points, remarkably scoring 18 in each of the four quarters, and clamped down on defense in the second half to secure its first win of the season. Abby Wager tied a season-high with 22 points, including 16 in the first half, to lead the Hornets. Kara Santos scored 17, eight of them in third, and Olivia Salisbury scored seven. Mansfield led 36-24 at halftime, but the Hornets pulled away after the break, holding North to 17 points in the second half, and started to dominate on the glass. North was led by freshman Ella McLaughlin, who hit three from beyond the arc and finished with 12 points. Ava McKeon chipped in with nine and Sam Sweeney scored eight, including a pair from outside.
Milford, 45 @ Sharon, 48 – Final – Sharon rallied from eight points down in the fourth quarter and Olivia Landstein (five points and four steals) buried a late three to secure the Eagles their first victory under first-year coach Matt DellaBarba. Jasmine Davis continued to dominate in the paint, scoring a season-high 25 points and pulling down 19 rebounds. Rachael Hager had a solid all-around game for the Eagles with eight points, nine rebounds, four steals, and three assists.
Boys Indoor Track (@ the TRACK at New Balance)
Mansfield, 53 @ Oliver Ames, 46 – Final
Sharon @ Canton, 4:30 – Sharon picked up it first the league win of the season on Tuesday. For Canton, Josh Richards took first place in the shot put and Jimmy Podgurski came in third. Luke Darling won the 600 and Dan Kraslynkov took first place in the 300 with Christian Hanlon finishing third.
Foxboro @ Stoughton, 4:30
King Philip, 30 @ Attleboro, 70 – Final
Franklin @ Milford, 4:30
Taunton @ North Attleboro, 4:30
Girls Indoor Track (@ the TRACK at New Balance)
Mansfield @ Oliver Ames, 4:30
Sharon, 37 @ Canton, 63 – Final – Canton got three PRs and swept the shot put, as the Bulldogs pulled out a win against Sharon. Emma Massih took first with a new personal best of 30’75”, Jess Brathwaite took second with a PR of 25’7.5”, and Taylor Kernen also set a new personal mark with a throw of 23’3” to take third. Canton also won both the 4×200 (Diana Tambi, Katie Oliver, Jayda Proffit, and Syriah McCruse) and the 4×400 (Tahlia Weaver, Lexi Piazza, Lianna Camille, and Nora Giannacopolous) relays.
Foxboro @ Stoughton, 4:30
King Philip @ Attleboro, 4:30
Franklin, 72 @ Milford, 28 – Final
Taunton @ North Attleboro, 4:30
Swimming
Taunton @ King Philip, 7:00