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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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Saturday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 10/08/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Soccer
Mansfield, 2 vs. Wayland, 1 – Final – Moments after Mansfield’s one-goal lead was erased in the second half, the Hornets scored again to go back in front and held on the rest of the way, handing head coach Steve Sheridan his 100th career win with the program. The Hornets, who lost to Wayland 4-0 in the season-opener, found the back of the net less than 10 minutes into Saturday’s contest to take the lead. Grady Sullivan dispossessed a Wayland player and took it in himself from 30 yards out, beating the keeper to make it 1-0. Wayland pulled level in the second half but just two minutes later, sophomore Marco Geminiani scored his first goal off of a great feed from Aiden Steele. Derek McGrath, Matt Sullivan, Aiden Jones, and Brendan Flynn all played well defensively for the Hornets while Dan Checkoway, Lucas DeSousa, and Tyler Znoj had strong shifts in the midfield.
Field Hockey
Oliver Ames, 0 @ Somerset-Berkley, 1 – Final
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
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.