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2024 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2024 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview
Attleboro
2023 Record: 5-12-2
Coach: Jessica Pink
The Bombardiers boast a relatively young roster but there’s some good experience there and there’s an eagerness to improve on last year’s campaign.
Attleboro returns the backbone of last year’s team in net with senior Siany Ortez Amaya looking to build off a tremendous junior season. Ortez Amaya established herself as one of the top goalies in the league with her play last year, earning a HockomockSports.com First Team selection. As one of the captains, her leadership on the defensive end — a group that will feature some new faces — will be vital. Senior captain Nora Desrosiers has impressed throughout the preseason and is a workhorse for the Bombardiers, making plays all over the field. Her ability to set the tone will be key for a team that features a lot of younger players.
While young, the Bombardiers do have some experienced players looking to take the next step in 2024. Junior Kelsey McCleary begins her third season on varsity and will anchor the Bombardiers’ midfield unit. After graduating one of the top two-way players in Siobhan Landers (Stonehill), McCleary will take on the responsibility of controlling the middle of the field, using her speed to transition Attleboro from defense to offense. Sophomore Megan Huntington made a strong impact as a rookie and will be a key piece in Attleboro’s attack this season, and the Bombardiers have already shown an improvement in their play in the circle this preseason. Defensively, sophomore Cassandra Fisante will try to help fortify a new-look group in front of Ortez Amaya. The Bombardiers graduated three seniors from its back line from a year ago. Additionally, freshman Nile Kerr will factor into Attleboro’s new-look defense while classmate Breanna Aveiro could be an immediate impact player on the offensive end.
“Our team is excited for this new season,” said head coach Jessica Pink. “We are young but bringing in some talented freshmen alongside some skilled returners, many of whom have put in extensive work in the off season. This team is pushing each other in preseason to improve and work hard. I’m looking forward to competing in the Hock and seeing what this team can accomplish!”
2024 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview
Canton
2023 Record: 16-5-0
Coach: Chrissy O’Connor
Canton is almost always one of the more competitive teams in the Hockomock League, and this year looks like it could be a very good one for the Bulldogs.
Longtime head coach Chrissy O’Connor has some talented pieces returning from last year’s 16-win squad, which nearly pulled off an overtime upset of Reading, who went on to win the state championship. The Dogs have their top two scorers from last year back in the mix in sophomore Shannon Lane (22 goals, seven assists in the regular season) and junior Carolyn Schiavo, last year’s HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year, who scored 12 goals and added 15 assists in the regular season. That duo will be complemented by senior and four-year varsity player Izzy Digirolamo, who has a knack for coming up with big plays in big moments. With such a talented and experienced group of offensive players, the Bulldogs have a chance to pick up right where they left off and will certainly be a challenger for the Davenport division title this fall.
Entering last year, the Dogs had a little bit of a question mark at goalie after graduating Hock all-star goalie Carolyn Durand, but those worries were quickly erased by the standout play by Shaelyn Murphy, who quickly established herself as a strong presence between the pipes and earned HockomockSports.com Second Team honors. Canton had one of the best defenses in the league last year with just over a goal a game allowed but there was a good amount of turnover in the defensive group in front of Murphy. Senior Jules Gilchrist will be one familiar face returning in the back while a handful of newcomers are vying for playing time in the back.
“We look forward to getting started with a strong, seasoned offensive unit,” O’Connor said. “With Shealyn in net Canton is ready to get going this season.”
Foxboro
2023 Record: 17-3-1 (Davenport division champions)
Coach: Melissa Bordieri
The Warriors are coming off a terrific 2023 season and in order to replicate that success again this go around, Foxboro will need some new faces to step up.
There’s no hiding the talent the Warriors lost from graduation, including all four of their Hockomock League All Stars and two-time Hock MVP Mary Collins. Just about every senior from last year played an important role in helping Foxboro win the Davenport division and take Sandwich to overtime in the state quarterfinals. Foxboro will lean on some of its experienced returners to take on expanded roles this season. Junior Laine Moore is the top returning goal scorer for the Warriors after 10 goals and five assists last year and has proven she can score in the big games and in the big moments.
Another player to keep an eye on this season is Izzy Leclair, who did a great job facilitating last year. A selfless player, Leclair did a nice job setting up teammates and putting the ball in a good spot, especially on passes into the circle, for others to capitalize on. Sophomore Brynn Allen had a memorable rookie season with Foxboro, contributing to successful seasons for girls basketball and softball on top of her nine-goal field hockey campaign.
franklin
2023 Record: 20-1-1 (Kelley-Rex division champions)
Head Coach: Michelle Hess
Expectations remain sky-high for Franklin, who has dominated the Hockomock League for the last five seasons. Even with some speed bumps coming into the season, Franklin remains the team to beat.
The Panthers have three players who registered over 40 points last year on the roster, but injuries have already played a major factor. The good news is senior Raena Crandall, who finished second in the Hock in the regular season with 50 points (and 59 points including playoffs), is back to spearhead Franklin’s dangerous attack. Senior Haley Wernig, who finished last year with 28 goals and 24 assists, is working her way back into the fold and Franklin expects her to be a main contributor when back healthy. The bad news is senior Emily Carney (29 goals, 19 assists), a centerpiece of the Franklin offense, is out for the year after an injury in lacrosse season.
Franklin has proven time and time again the ability to reload and there are plenty of players on the roster eager to make their mark with this opportunity. Senior Sawyer Whitmore has worked her way into an expanded role this season and will be a key piece in Franklin’s midfield while junior Addi Weiss (eight goals, one assist) is a versatile player that can factor in both as a forward or in the midfield. Sophomore Jossie Camp is another candidate to fill the void and will look to use her speed and skill to become a threat in the middle of the field. Sophomores Ella Marzullo and Cayden Canavan along with freshman Penelope Brady will also be contributors in Franklin’s high-powered offense.
With so many contributors and eye-popping stats on the offensive end, it’s easy to forget just how good Franklin was defensively a season ago. The Panthers only allowed 10 goals all season and just six all regular season. In net, Franklin has two terrific options in senior Chloe Strassner and junior Devon Barry; both saw time throughout the regular season and can be counted on to make big plays. In front of the goal, Franklin returns the majority of its defensive group: senior captain Ella Griffin, senior Maddie O’Brien, and junior Ava Lucente. All three were rock solid in the back and can play just about anywhere in the back four. Freshman Clara Blongastainer has impressed early on this preseason and is a candidate to complete the defensive unit.
“We’re ready to defend our Hockomock Kelly-Rex Championship title,” said Franklin head coach Michelle Hess. “The girls have worked extremely hard in the offseason to prepare. Several new players will be asked to fill some tough spots [due to graduation and injury] but I feel that they have the skill and confidence to do it. We feel confident and ready to accomplish our goal of winning the Hockomock title and are hopeful to once again make it deep into the state tournament. The preseason has been great, so exciting to see all their offseason preparation come together. I have enjoyed getting to know the new players and it’s fun to see the returning players step up into leadership roles. This is a fantastic group of girls and I have no doubt it will be a fun, enjoyable, and successful season. We are most definitely going to miss having Emily Carney on the field but she will be with us on the sidelines leading her teammates as their captain with advice and support.”
King Philip
2023 Record: 15-5-0
Coach: Kaitlyn Wilder
After a 15-win season a year ago, King Philip is looking to blend a mix of veterans and new talent to try and have another successful campaign.
The Warriors had one of the best senior classes last season so filling that void will certainly be a challenge. That includes HockomockSports.com Player of the Year Kelly Holmes, midfielder Mara Boldy (HockomockSports First Team), and defender Bridget King (Second Team). But the cupboard is far from bare for head coach Kaitlyn Wilder and the Warriors plan on being in the division title hunt again this year. Seniors Makenzie McDevitt (Second Team, 21 goals, 10 assists), Abby MacDonald, and Lucy Weineck will anchor the offense for the Warriors while seniors Caitlin O’Brien, Morgan LeBlanc, and Addison Lewis will be reliable, experienced options on the defensive end for KP.
Junior Camryn O’Shea and sophomore Calleigh Brady will be two more key pieces on the defensive end, which will be playing in front of a new face. Junior Lauren Griffin will step in and take over between the pipes and try to solidify KP’s defense, which had an impressive season last year with just 20 goals allowed in 20 games played. Sophomore Ella Morgan returns to spearhead the offense after a breakout rookie season in which she scored 22 goals and added nine assists, and she’ll be joined by classmate Tayla McDuff up front to give the Warriors a powerful forward tandem. Fellow sophomores Courtney Lewis, Abbey Pompei, and Molly Murphy will also factor in to KP’s midfield unit this fall.
“We’re fortunate to have these weeks of practice and a few scrimmages to prepare,” Wilder said. “The team is coming together well, and we’ll need that cohesion throughout the season. It will take the whole team together to improve. Our defensive strengths will be our positional experience, game awareness, and decision-making. Offensively, we’ll rely on our speed, stickwork, and teamwork. We are ready for competition and the challenges ahead. These challenges will push us to improve, and we’re excited for the fresh start and the chance to showcase our new look.”
Mansfield
2023 Record: 7-11-1
Coach: Carrie Ciccarelli
For the first time in a long time, Mansfield begins a new chapter under head coach Carrie Ciccarelli, who takes over for the now-retired Theresa Nyhan.
While Ciccarelli is in her first year as head coach, she’s hardly new to the program; she’s been involved with the Hornets field hockey program for years as both the freshman coach and as the varsity assistant for the past three seasons. With that familiarity in place, the transition for the Hornets should be a smooth one. One of the first challenges will be replacing a dozen seniors who graduated from last year’s squad. While Mansfield looks to fit in the new pieces of the puzzle, they can rely on some key veteran players back in the lineup.
Last year’s leading scorer Ella Palanza is back for her senior year and brings a lot of speed to the Hornets’ attack. Her ability to finish in the circle makes it tough on opposing defenders to contain her, and she will be flanked by classmates Chloe Gerdeman and Cat Smith in the attack. Mansfield also features a familiar face in the defensive third in senior Carys Colby, a three-year varsity player who is now committed to play collegiately at Franklin Pierce. Colby’s presence and leadership in the back as Mansfield welcomes two new faces competing for time in the cage in senior Sakina Krieche and freshman Addie Cooper. In the midfield, returning seniors Lily Niosi and Riley Charest both possess strong playmaking abilities and will have an impact on both ends of the field.
“I’m excited to be working with such an energetic and determined group of athletes this fall,” Ciccarelli said. “We have had some challenges graduating most of our starters and working without a home field this preseason, but these girls have been beyond resilient. This group plays with a lot of heart and grit and we continue to come together as a team every time we take the field. ”
Milford
2023 Record: 2-15-2
Coach: Jenna Casello
After reaching the state tournament for the first time in over 20 years, Milford is hoping to capitalize on that momentum and keep trending in the right direction.
The Scarlet Hawks were rewarded for their tough schedule and earned a home play-in game in the tournament. Now with the majority of last year’s team back, Milford is hoping the foundation is set for the future. This year’s senior class has picked up some important experience over the past couple of seasons and will be looking to make their mark in 2024. Senior captain Samantha Fazio is a proven leader both on and off of the field and she was selected as team MVP last year. Patrolling the center of the field, Fazio makes an impact on both offense and defense. Her ability to connect the dots to get the ball up the field will help the Hawks transition from defense to offense, and her selfless play helps get other teammates involved.
Milford will also lean on senior captain Lindsay Casman, who can feature either in the midfield or as a forward. As Milford looks to improve its offensive production this fall, Casman will be a key piece with her ability to move the ball field and does a nice job supporting teammates, following up on shots and passes in the attacking third. Another senior who can feature both as a forward or a midfielder is Taryn Bethel, who will be a main option in the circle for the Hawks. Her ability to play at both positions gives the Hawks some flexibility working in other pieces to the lineup and her effort on the field sets the tone for the rest of the team.
“We have a majority of our team back together looking to continue moving the Milford Field Hockey program in the right direction,” said Milford head coach Jenna Casello. “After earning a spot in the MIAA tournament last year for the first time since 1995, we are ready to show our competition that we are here to compete. 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
2023 Record: 8-10-1
Coach: Karen Folan
The Rocketeers might not have the biggest roster in the Hockomock League this season, but the players they do have back in the mix boast valuable varsity experience.
Not only does North Attleboro have the majority of last year’s team — which made the state tournament — back in the mix, most players have multiple years of varsity experience. That includes a veteran group of attackers that should give North an edge against opponents this year. Senior captain Madison Folan enters her third year on the team and led the Rocketeers in points last year while junior Julia Smith (eight goals, four assists) will look to build upon a solid debut season. Sophomore Brooklyn Crump will help complement the attack in her second year on varsity.
In the middle of the field, North will lean on senior captain and three-year varsity player Ellie Regan to set the tone on both ends of the field. Regan is joined by classmates Alex Fernandez and Raegan Gagne, juniors Maggie Mazmanian, Bailey Converse (four goals, four assists in 2023), and Grace Jordan, and sophomore Greta Gouck, who earned some valuable minutes as a rookie a year ago. All of those midfielders have at least one year of varsity experience already and that will give head coach Karen Folan some options in the midfield. Defensively, two more seniors will anchor the back line with captain Marissa King and Avery House leading the way. North graduated both of its goalies from a year ago but senior Grace Gouck has made the transition from the field to the cage. Gouck is no stranger to the position though, having played keeper while playing soccer for two years before moving over to the field hockey team last year.
“We have some great varsity experience returning on the field for us,” Karen Folan said. “In past years, we’ve needed a few games to find our groove on the field as a team. This group is using their varsity experience from last year, added some on ball intensity and are playing as a cohesive unit one week into the season. They are off to a great start.”
Oliver Ames
2023 Record: 12-9-1
Coach: Alexandria Sylvia
Oliver Ames enters the season with a renewed energy and a lot of optimism looking to build on last year’s tournament team.
Versatility has been a major strength so far in the preseason for head coach Alex Sylvia, who enters her third year at the helm of the Tigers. Throughout the preseason, Sylvia has been impressed with how many players can successfully contribute in a variety of positions. And that’s led to an improvement in OA’s transition game, getting the ball out of the defensive zone smoothly to get the offense going. Up front, the Tigers will look to capitalize on their pace, especially with speedy forwards Kayla Kenney and Summer Silverman. Kenney, a junior, and Silverman, a senior, will look to build on last year’s success and try to help fill the void left by 50-point producer Erin Cottam, who is now starting at Merrimack.
In the midfield, senior Amaya Smith is a returner who will be a key piece in improving OA’s transition game. Her vision and ability to control the play will help the Tigers get things going on the offensive end. Junior Linda Cooper, a HockomockSports.com Second Team selection last season, can factor in both defensively or in the midfield and is very confident with the ball on her stick. Classmate Anna Luke also provides flexibility and can play both on defense in the midfield. In net, there is a battle for the starting spot with both senior Bailey Franzini and freshman Carly Basse in the mix.
“I am very excited for this upcoming season just based on the energy the girls bring to practice each and every day,” Sylvia said. “They are willing to work hard, take the corrections I provide, and immediately implement them to their play. I have strong leaders on the team that control the energy, and it makes everyone excited to be on the field.”
Sharon
2023 Record: 1-17-0
Coach: Liz Krasofski
Sharon continues to try and build its program back up, and there are some new — yet familiar — faces on the sideline this fall.
Liz Krasofski takes over at the helm of the varsity program; she was a three-year player and a captain her senior season for the Eagles and then came back to coach the freshman program for three seasons from 2008-2010. Another familiar face will be Krasofski’s assistant — and mom — Peg Arguimbau, who coached the Eagles for over a decade up until 2015. With a lot of experience and knowledge on the sideline, the Eagles are hoping to create a foundation that they can build upon.
Leading the way this year will be four senior captains: Chloe Allaire, Maddie Moses, Jenny Sand, and Julia Dunn. Their experience and leadership will be key both on and off of the field this season. Sharon will also have some experience in the cage with junior Laasya Allam back in the mix and has impressed so far this preseason.
“We are excited for a fresh start and looking at a strong defense and offense who is ready to work together,” Krasofski said.
Stoughton
2023 Record: 4-13-1
Coach: Caitlin Jamiel
Stoughton’s roster boasts a mix of seasoned veterans and some newcomers eager to make their mark, and head coach Caitlin Jamiel is hoping that’s a recipe for success this year.
The Black Knights are led by four senior captains: Lauren Price, Bailey Howsen, Pamella Perreira, and Grace Weisenberger. That group will provide leadership on both ends of the field with Weisenberger returning as the starting goalie, looking to build off some impressive performances last year (262 saves). Both Howsen and Perreira are part of the defensive group in front of Weisenberger and will look to deal with opposing forwards. Price will be tasked with leading the offensive group, a unit that will have to fill the void left by the graduation of leading scorer Morgan Groppi.
Juniors Julia Monaghan, Megan McGowan, and Casey Groppi are all returners from a year ago and will be looking to use that experience to their advantage as they control the midfield for the Black Knights.
“We have a great group of girls who are all excited to improve every game, and be better than our last,” Jamiel said.
Taunton
2023 Record: 5-13-0
Coach: Liz Hathaway
With returners back at each position, Taunton is hoping to build off last year and make a push for the postseason.
While the Tigers will have to find new pieces to the puzzle due to the graduation of a small albeit important senior class, they have a solid group of players make in the mix with varsity experience. Senior Caroline Vallarelli brings a wealth of varsity experience to the heart of the Tigers’ midfield. Vallarelli has been on the team since her freshman year and makes an impact on both ends of the field. Sophomore Logan Wade is another returning midfielder with good field awareness and will help orchestrate the Taunton offense from the midfield.
One of those key attacking pieces will be senior forward Camryn Emond, who will relied upon to set the tone up top with her leadership. The Tigers lost a good chunk of their offensive production due to graduation so there will need to be new names to step up and take over. On the defensive end, Taunton has a reliable and veteran presence in senior Hannah Albert. Albert has been a strength on the backend for a couple of seasons and will look to be the backbone of this year’s group. Behind Albert will be a familiar face in net in sophomore Kennedy MacEachern, who had a really impressive first year. MacEachern is an aggressive goalie and her toughness between the pipes will be key as the Tigers navigate through a difficult Hockomock schedule.
“We graduated a lot of key players and have some people ready to fill those spots,” said head coach Liz Hathaway. “We have a great team vision this season and are looking forward to all the fall brings.”
Friday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 09/30/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Football
Attleboro, 0 @ Milford, 24 – Final
1Q: (M) Romeo Holland 57-yard rush, Nick Araujo XP good; (M) N. Araujo 34-yard rush, N. Araujo XP good.
2Q: (M) N. Araujo 51-yard field goal good.
3Q: No scoring.
4Q: (M) Evan Cornelius 26-yard pass to Cameron Phillips, N. Araujo XP good.
Foxboro, 14 @ Hopkinton, 3 – Final
Franklin, 21 @ North Attleboro, 20 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
1Q: (NA) Nathan Shultz 49-yard rush, Austin Clemente XP good; (F) Jase Lyons 24-yard pass to Derek Dubriske, Garrett Portesi XP good.
2Q: (F) J. Lyons 31-yard pass to Luke Davis, G. Portesi XP good; (F) J. Lyons 30-yard pass to Grayson Hunter, G. Portesi XP good.
3Q: (NA) Greg Berthiaume 7-yard rush, A. Clemente XP good.
4Q: (NA) Chase Frisoli 1-yard rush, Conversion failed.
Taunton, 24 @ King Philip, 26 – Final
1Q: (T) Jacob Leonard 24-yard pass to Jose Touron, XP failed; (KP) Will Astorino 64-yard rush, Matt Kelley XP good; (T) J. Leonard 70-yard pass to Dmitrius Shearrion, 2pt pass failed; (KP) Tommy McLeish 42-yard pass to Will Laplante, 2pt rush failed.
2Q: (T) Brian Batista 2-yard rush, 2pt pass failed; (KP) Kyle Abbott 3-yard rush, 2pt failed.
3Q: (KP) K. Abbott 10-yard rush, M. Kelley XP good.
4Q: (T) J. Leonard 40-yard pass to J. Touron, 2pt rush failed.
Oliver Ames, 32 @ Stoughton, 35 – Final
1Q: (OA) Chad Silva 2-yard rush, XP good.
2Q: (OA) C. Silva 65-yard rush, XP good; (S) Alex Huynh 13-yard rush, Tommy Silva XP good; (OA) C. Silva 43-yard rush, XP failed; (S) Jarred Daughtry 4-yard rush, T. Silva XP good.
3Q: (S) J. Daughtry 61-yard pass to Tagh Swierzewski, T. Silva XP good; (OA) C. Silva 3-yard rush, 2pt failed.
4Q: (S) J. Daughtry 2-yard rush, 2pt failed; (OA) C. Silva 48-yard rush, 2pt failed; (S) J. Daughtry 63-yard pass to A. Huynh, Liam Pearl 2pt rush.
Sharon, 35 @ Case, 6 – Final
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Boys Soccer
Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 2 – Final – In a battle of the top two teams in the Kelley-Rex division, Franklin used a late-winner to take over first place in the division at the midway point of the season. The Panthers got off to a great start at home as Trey Lovell finished off an assist from Will Kryzak in the sixth minute for the early lead. Attleboro junior Alex Vecchioli converted a pass from Esvin Morales to bring the visitors level in the 15th minute. The game stayed level for the majority of the game before Kryzak finished off a great pass from Andrew O’Neill in the 77th minute to secure the win.
North Attleboro, 2 @ King Philip, 0 – Final – North Attleboro scored just before halftime and then doubled its lead minutes into the second half, earning a 2-0 win on the road at King Philip. The Rocketeers gained a huge momentum boost when goalie Owen Goeller denied the Warriors on a penalty kick in the first half. North capitalized on a free kick from just outside the box as sophomore Patrick Etienvre converted his shot in the 34th minute. Just moments into the second half, Griffin Rodden linked up with Kaden Burns to make it 2-0 in the 43rd minute. North head coach Mike Lacasse praised the efforts of his defense in the win.
Stoughton, 1 @ Mansfield, 3 – Final – Stoughton cut the deficit to one goal just before the midway point of the second half but the Hornets slammed the door shut with a late insurance goal to collect two points in a 3-1 win over the Black Knights. Mansfield found the back of the net less than 10 minutes in as Sam Oliveira took an assist from Tyler Znoj for a 1-0 advantage in the ninth minute, a lead the Hornets carried into half. Just five minutes into the second half, Dante Spivak blasted a shot in from 30 yards out (assisted by Aiden Steele) to double Mansfield’s lead to 2-0. Stoughton pulled one back in the 53rd minute but Steele recorded his second assist, this time setting up Grady Sullivan in the 73rd minute for the insurance tally. Mansfield coach Steve Sheridan praised the efforts of Dan Checkoway in the midfield as well as the defensive group of Derek McGrath, Matty Sullivan, Aidan Jones, Brendan Flynn, and Kyle Johnson.
Taunton, 0 @ Milford, 4 – Final – Milford scored a pair of goals in each half, taking a 4-0 decision over Taunton to push its win streak to four games. The Scarlet Hawks, who have scored at least three goals in each game during the winning streak, had another strong first half. Freshman Danny Da Silva set up Marcello Alves for the opener, and Eduardo Santana converted a cross from Andre Baiano to double the lead before halftime. In the second half, Nick Ribeiro’s free kick service was finished off by Kaua Pereira to make it 3-0. Alves earned his second point of the day, finding Santana for his second goal, for a 4-0 advantage.
Oliver Ames, 6 @ Sharon, 0 – Final – After a scoreless battle for 20 minutes, Oliver Ames exploded for six goals over the final 60 minutes to secure a key win over Davenport rival Sharon. Sophomore Casey Milliken scored OA’s first two goals, first finishing off a pass from classmate Andrew Martins, and then taking a feed from senior Mirray DaSilva and scoring to make it 2-0, which held until halftime. Milliken returned the favor to Martins to open the scoring half as Martins scored his first of two goals. Sophomore Luke Churchill set up Martins’ second goal to make it 4-0, and Milliken earned his fourth point of the day with an assist to senior Jason Zalis. OA junior Braeden Blass capped the scoring by finishing off a pass from junior Diego Rivera. Drew Hall recorded his fourth shutout of the season for OA.
Foxboro, 1 @ Canton, 2 – Final – Canton scored on either side of halftime to grab a 2-1 win over visiting Foxboro, snapping a three-game skid. Senior Jack Lauro put the hosts ahead with a goal just before halftime, and then just minutes into the second half, senior Drew Garrett scored to double the lead.
Girls Soccer
Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final – Kelly O’Connor scored a pair of goals to help Franklin bounce back from its loss on Wednesday and to keep pace with KP in the league title race. It was an even first half, but the Panthers took the lead in the final five minutes, O’Connor nodding home a Bridget Leo corner. With Attleboro pushing for an equalizer, Franklin was able to strike twice more after the break. Anya Zub doubled the lead a little more than halfway through the second half, with O’Connor picking up the assist. O’Connor then secured her brace and her third point of the night with a goal with nine minutes to play. Alexis Campbell made six big saves that kept Attleboro in the game, while Rachel Welch made seven stops for the Panthers. Attleboro coach Steve Santos was proud of the way the team kept battling to the end.
Canton, 1 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final – In an evenly played game from start to finish, Emma Cahill scored off a Mekhala Costello assist with only three minutes remaining to secure the victory. Canton coach Idris Senyonjo praised Costello for a “man of the match” performance with contributions on both ends of the field. Foxboro coach Jen Lippolis rued missed chances for her team again on Friday. Allie Sougaris had an impressive game in the Foxboro goal to help keep it scoreless into the closing minutes.
King Philip, 2 @ North Attleboro, 0 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this match. KP scored a pair of second half goals to earn the win and keep pace in the division title race. Ella Pisani scored the opener with a shot from outside the box that just eluded the fingertips of North goalie Maddie Ferrin. The Warriors sealed the points when Addisyn Lamothe-Vaughn rose highest for a powerful header off a Danielle Gresham corner. While KP had the bulk of the possession and the scoring chances, North nearly equalized when Caroline Ferrin hit the bar with a shot from distance.
Mansfield, 1 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final – Jill Koppy followed up a shot in the final three minutes, slamming home the rebound to secure a hard-fought win for the Hornets.
Milford, 4 @ Taunton, 4 – Final – Milford and Taunton split eight goals in a thrilling shootout at Aleixo Field. Milford jumped into a 2-1 lead at halftime. Paige Caldon and Dani Atherton scored in the opening half for the Hawks, while Emily Calderon got one back for the Tigers. Ava Uhl, who also had the challenge of marking Atherton on the other end of the field, scored to tie the game again in the second half. Brooke Ferreira and Atherton each had goals to put Milford in front after the break, but each time Taunton responded. Kaylee Lopes had a brace in the second half to secure a point for the Tigers. Serena Borges had an assist for the Hawks. Hayleigh Porter made 10 saves for Taunton and Milford keeper Kayleigh Tourtellot was even busier, making 15 stops. Taunton coach Dan Borges was pleased with the team’s reaction to keep fighting back after going behind and highlighted the back-and-forth battle between Uhl and Atherton, who he called one of the league’s top attackers.
Sharon, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 4 – Final – Oliver Ames scored three goals in the first half and added an insurance tally in the second to get a win at home over Sharon. Taylor deVos put the Tigers ahead in the eighth minute, and Mary Cross scored off a corner from Sophia Byron at the midway point of the first half. Carly Gibson also found the back of the net before halftime to make it 3-0. Sofia Goclowski scored Sharon’s lone goal off a corner from Olivia Soby, which cut the lead to 3-1, but the Tigers tacked on a fourth from Jolie Diaz to seal the win. Sally Brouhard and Jordanna Morris both had solid games for the Eagles in defense, while Jessica Li played well up top in the loss.
Field Hockey
Franklin, 8 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final – Holding a 3-0 lead at halftime, Franklin pulled away with two more goals in the third quarter and three more in the fourth to finish with an 8-0 lead. Emily Carney scored a hat trick for the Panthers, scoring once in each of the first three quarters, while Payten Crandall had two goals and one assist in the win. Kaitlyn Carney (one assist), Haley Wernig, and Sydney Rogan (one assist) each scored once in the win. Devon Barry and Megan Sullivan (two saves) combined for the shutout in net.
Mansfield, 7 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final – For Stoughton, Katherine Giroux, Nicole Reid, and Catarina Melo all played a great game.
Sharon, 0 @ Oliver Ames, 8 – Final
Milford, 0 @ Taunton, 4 – Final – Taunton senior Caelen O’Leary factored into all four goals, scoring twice and assisting on the other two, to help the Tigers secure a shutout win over visiting Milford. Ayla Jackson and Camryn Emond each scored once, finishing off a feed from O’Leary. Jasmine Lucier made two saves to record the shutout in net for Taunton.
Canton, 0 @ Foxboro, 2 – Final – Foxboro scored once in the second quarter and again in the third, and the Warriors’ defense became the first team to shut out Canton this year as the Warriors collected a vital division win. Mary Collins scored the opening goal to put the hosts ahead 1-0, an advantage they carried into halftime. In the third, Mya Waryas found the back of the net to extend Foxboro’s lead to 2-0.
Volleyball
Canton, 3 @ Foxboro, 1 – Final – Foxboro jumped out to a lead by taking the first set but Canton rallied to win three straight for a 3-1 (22-25, 25-14, 25-18, 25-22) win on the road. Jess Wright led the way for the visitors, registering 17 kills, 14 digs, and one block while Fatima Sidibay had a big night at the net with 11 kills and a trio of blocks. Zoe Scibelli anchored the defense with 19 digs and a pair of aces while freshman Erin Bigham (two aces) distributed the ball well with 32 assists. For Foxboro, Juliana Pettigrew had 18 kills, Sami Sloan put down 12 kills and added three aces, Mallorie Meyer added four kills and 18 digs, and Alyssa Cloherty dished out 37 assists.
Sharon, 0 @ Oliver Ames, 3 – Final – In a key division clash, Oliver Ames notched a convincing 3-0 (25-5, 25-22, 25-9) win over rival Sharon. Sophomore Ava Barth had a big day for the Tigers with 18 digs and five aces, junior Ariel Gao added 23 service points and six aces, and sophomore Addie Smock registered 10 kills and three blocks. Maddie Homer had 21 digs and Clare Kavoulis finished with 34 assists in the win.
Franklin, 2 @ Attleboro, 3 – Final – Attleboro rattled off three straight points in the final set to turn a one-point deficit into a 3-2 (14-25, 26-24, 21-25, 25-20, 15-13) win over visiting Franklin, giving the Bombardiers one of their biggest wins in program history. Julia Leonardo was a monster at the net for the Bombardiers, putting down 36 kills to go along with 20 digs to pace the attack, while Sadie Whiwtmarsh had a huge showing with 23 kills. Addie Shelton added 11 kills and 12 digs in the win. Natalie Brojek orchestrated the offense for the hosts, dishing out 49 assists to go along with 15 digs and three blocks.
King Philip, 3 @ North Attleboro, 0 – Final – King Philip rolled to a win, taking down North Attleboro 3-0 (25-8, 25-10, 15-12). KP’s trio of captains led the way as Sami Shore had five kills and two aces, Emily Sawyer added 10 kills and 10 aces, and Ahunna James added seven kills and four digs.
Mansfield, 3 @ Stoughton, 2 – Final – After falling behind 2-1, Mansfield rallied to win two in a row to claim a 3-2 (23-25, 25-18, 18-25, 25-20, 15-9) victory over Stoughton. Keira Fitpatrick orchestrated the offense with 21 assists to go along with seven digs. Elyssa Buchanan notched 10 kills and eight digs while Lily Verheggen had a big day at the net with 12 kills.
Milford @ Taunton, 5:00
Golf
Attleboro, 175 @ Franklin, 145 – Final – Brendan Collins had a consistent day out on the links, shooting a medalist round to lead the Panthers to a win over Attleboro. Collins carded a 36 to lead the way, CJ Steel shot a 38, and both Caden Sullivan (one birdie) and Jack Hagerty (one birdie) each came in at 38. Bradley Martin led the Bombardiers with a 43.
Mansfield, 149 @ Oliver Ames, 145 – Final – Oliver Ames passed its biggest test of the season so far, landing a four-stroke win over Mansfield in a battle of the top two teams in the Davenport division. OA senior Daniel Paul and junior David Rodgers shared medalist honors with Mansfield sophomore Brendan Vokey, with all three coming in at 35 on the day at Pine Oaks. Juniors Sean Kearns and Lucas Riley rounded out OA’s scoring, carding a round of 37 and 38, respectively.
North Attleboro, 151 vs. Dighton-Rehoboth, 168 – Final – North Attleboro had all four of its scorers come in under 40 in a non-league win over Dighton-Rehoboth on the middle course at Heather Hill. Sophomore Tyson Laviano was the match medalist, firing a one-over round of 36 to lead the Rocketeers. Jake Gaskin and Jordan Paradis each shot a 38 and Dillon Harding chipped in with a 39 for the Rocketeers. Drew Urban carded a round of 36 for the Hornets while Nathan McClean and Will Riley each shot a 39.