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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.
Thursday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 10/20/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Soccer
Stoughton, 4 @ Foxboro, 3 – Final – Stoughton junior goalie Ben Shirey made a terrific one-handed stop on a point-blank header with just under five minutes to play as the Black Knights prevailed from a see-saw battle with a win on the road over Foxboro. Foxboro opened the scoring in the 11th minute as Pradyu Gubbala finished off a corner kick from John Hollis as the hosts staked an early lead. Stoughton equalized just before the half hour mark as Kyle Grant was fouled in the box and Matheus Groberio buried the pen to make it 1-1. Just minutes later, Groberio pierced the defense with a through ball that Grant was able to run onto and eventually tuck a shot into the corner. The Warriors equalized just before the halftime break when Alex Penders headed in a service from Jack Sullivan. The scoring continued in the second half as the Knights went back in front just a minute into the second half when a free kick from Alex Kozak was flicked on by Groberio in behind the defense and Anthony Damasio finished in alone on the keeper. Penders got his second, latching onto a pass from Timothy Kerzner-Greenwall and finishing at the near post to make it 3-3. Stoughton’s game-winner came in the 54th minute when Joao Marotti buried a header into the corner on a service from Kozak.
Taunton, 0 @ Attleboro, 4 – Final – Attleboro scored a pair of goals in each half to earn a shutout win at home over visiting Taunton. The Bombardiers took the lead just minutes in after Steve Etienne found the back of the net. A long throw from Zachary Diffenderfer was partially cleared by only as far as Lucas Marques, who nodded it back into the mix. Etienne was able to control it off of his chest, turn, and finish from in close for a 1-0 lead. With 10 minutes to go in the first half, Esvin Morales’ free kick from just outside the area smacked the crossbar and bounced out, Marques’ follow up header was denied by the keeper but Billy Badger pounced on the loose ball and buried it to make it 2-0. Taunton had a strong start to the second half but Attleboro cashed in after another failed clearance on a service into the area. This time it was Badger’s corner that bounced in the area and junior Alex Vecchioli was the first to it, burying a half volley for a 3-0 lead. Marques capped the scoring, taking down a centering pass from Morales, driving pass the Tigers’ defense, and finishing past the keeper to make it 4-0.
North Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 4 – Final – Franklin saw its two-goal first half lead disappear but the Panthers pounced for two more in the second half to secure two points. It took less than five minutes for Franklin to find the back of the net. Senior Trey Lovell sent a through ball in for junior Hansy Jacques, who was met by the keeper off of his line, and the rebound fell right to sophomore Garrett Scagliarini and he one-timed a shot that just made it across the line for a 1-0 lead. An interception from right back Ben Costa started a counter for Franklin just minutes later; Costa found Scagliarini, who quickly linked up with Andrew O’Neill and he played Hansy in behind the defense. Jacques took one touch to settle and then slid a shot under the oncoming keeper to make it 2-0 in the eighth minute. After a timeout from the visitors, they cut the deficit in half in the 16th minute when Carson Dameron intercept a pass, carried possession forward with speed and found Givany Carney streaking in behind the defense and his one-touch finish beat the keeper. North used a creative set piece in the 60th minute to equalize as Patrick Etienvre played Ethan Almeida short on the ground and his one-timer from just inside the box found the back of the net. Franklin regained the lead with just under 10 minutes to play as Noah Cain played a corner on the ground and Lovell latched onto it with a one-timer that snuck in at the near post. Jacques grabbed his second, running onto a long ball from Matt Honekamp, won a one-on-one battle and finished on a tight angle with five minutes to play.
Milford, 1 @ King Philip, 0 – Final – Milford finally unlocked a defensive-minded King Philip squad with just under 15 minutes to play to earn a key two points on the road with a 1-0 decision. Freshman Johnny Castro played in Eduardo Santana behind the defense and he smashed a shot off the crossbar and in for the lone goal of the game, and his third goal in the past two games.
Mansfield, 0 @ Sharon, 1 – Final – After a scoreless first half, Sharon’s goal just past the midway point of the second half was enough as the Eagles took two points in a win over the visiting Hornets. Diego Martinez set up Adam Eastman, who found the back of the net in the 26th minute for the winner.
Girls Soccer
Attleboro, 3 @ Taunton, 0 – Final – Freshman Tatum O’Brien continued her rich vein of form, scoring twice and assisting on the third goal, to get Attleboro back on track. Alexis Campbell earned the clean sheet with a couple of key saves. Jamie Davies added an assist for the Bombardiers, while Emily Dunlea, Bethany Alves, Ayla Santoro, and Presley Biller did their best to limit the chances for Taunton on a tough, physical game from both teams. Taunton had one of its best performances of the season, celebrating seniors Emily Calderon, Christina Da Costa, and Hayleigh Porter. Porter finished with 12 saves for the Tigers.
Foxboro, 0 @ Stoughton, 1 – Final – Morgan Cook’s penalty kick was the lone goal to lift the Black Knights to the win. Katrina Varnum made eight saves to preserve the clean sheet for Stoughton. Allison Touhey and Lindsey Resnick had strong performances for the Foxboro defense and Erin Foley worked hard in the midfield to try and creat scoring opportunities for the Warriors.
Franklin, 2 @ North Attleboro, 0 – Final – Franklin extended its lead back to three points at the top of the division with a win at North. Norah Anderson got the eventual game-winner, finishing off a pass from Bridget Leo. Leo would then get a goal of her own, assisted by Selene Hammad, to make it 2-0 before the break. Rachel Welch earned the clean sheet in the Franklin goal.
King Philip, 7 @ Milford, 0 – Final – A Heidi Lawrence hat trick led the way for the Warriors in a big road win. Lawrence opened the scoring 16 minutes into the game, finishing a through ball from Dani Lomuscio. Two minutes later, Lomuscio was on the end of a cross from Lawrence to make it 2-0. Lawrence added her second at the midway point of the half, this time assisted by Ally Smith. Ella Pisani wrapped up the scoring in the first half by getting on the end of a deft chip by Addisyn Lamothe-Vaughn. Lawrence completed her hat trick eight minutes into the second half, Lomuscio again providing the killer through ball. Rachel DeFlaminis would add a brace, scoring twice in less than a minute. The first was assisted by Pisani and the second by Eilish McGowen.
Sharon, 0 @ Mansfield, 4 – Final – Mansfield extended its unbeaten run to nine games by scoring four times within 15 minutes midway through the second half. Lyla Nappa, Kara Santos, Stella Moore, and Avery Hawthorne each found the back of the net for the Hornets. Santos, Nappa, Olivia Dunham, and Bridget Hanley had assists.
Field Hockey
Canton, 2 vs. Braintree, 1 – Final – Junior Maggie McCready gave Canton the early lead while freshman Carolyn Schiavo scored the game-winner with less than a minute to play as the Bulldogs took an exciting 2-1 decision over Braintree, a top 10 team in Division 1. McCready’s goal presented Canton with a 1-0 lead before the visiting Wamps leveled the game with a goal in the second quarter. After a nearly scoreless second half, Schiavo found the back of the net with just seconds left to earn the win.
King Philip, 1 @ Uxbridge, 3 – Final – King Philip put up a great right on the road but came up short to undefeated Uxbridge, who sits atop the Division 4 power rankings. Mara Boldy finished off a cross from Leah Santoro for KP’s lone goal while Haley Bright had a great game in net with seven saves.
North Attleboro, 6 @ Milford, 1 – Final – Holding just a one-goal lead at halftime, North Attleboro used a third quarter goal to extend its lead and three goals in the fourth quarter to pull away for good. Caroline Folan, who finished with a hat trick, opened the scoring for the visitors five minutes into the game, finishing off a pass from Emily Burnham off of a corner. Julia Puccio (from Kelsey Thompson) doubled North’s lead at 10:28 of the second quarter but Milford scored with under five minutes to go in the first half to make it 2-1 at the break. Burnham got her first varsity goal with 54 seconds left in the third off of an assist from Ava Spencer. In the fourth, Puccio got her second and Folan scored back-to-back goals in a two-minute span — both assisted by Puccio — to push the lead to 6-1.
Volleyball
Sharon @ Norwood, 5:00
North Attleboro @ Norton, 6:00
Golf
Hockomock Championships (@ Foxboro CC), 10:00AM
Friday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 10/14/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Football
Stoughton, 19 @ Attleboro, 42 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
1st Quarter: (S) Jared Daughtry 58-yard pass to Tagh Swierzewski, Tommy Silva XP good; (A) Matt Harvie 1-yard rush, Josue Salguero XP good.
2nd Quarter: No scoring.
3rd Quarter: (A) Isaiah Miranda punt block recovery, J. Salguero XP good; (A) Aiden Hochwarter 15-yard punt block return, J. Salguero XP good; (A) M. Harvie 26-yard pass to Aidan Pantages, J. Salguero XP good; (S) J. Daughtry 22-yard pass to Victor Belan, XP blocked; (A) M. Harvie 46-yard pass to Cole McKenna, J. Salguero XP good.
4th Quarter: (A) M. Harvie 18-yard pass to A. Pantages, J. Salguero XP good; (S) J. Daughtry 41-yard pass to Alex Huynh, Conversion failed.
North Attleboro, 19 @ Foxboro, 14 – Final
1Q: (F) Mike Marcucella 23-yard pass to Lincoln Moore, Sam Carpenter XP good.
2Q: (NA) Chase Frisoli 5-yard pass to Jack Munley, XP good; (NA) Greg Berthiaume 18-yard rush, XP blocked.
3Q: No scoring.
4Q: (NA) C. Frisoli 3-yard pass to G. Berthiaume, XP failed; (F) M. Marcucella 25-yard pass to Luis Sulham, S. Carpenter XP good.
King Philip, 19 @ Milford, 7 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
1st Quarter: (KP) Matthew Kelley 25-yard field goal.
2nd Quarter: (KP) M. Kelley 42-yard field goal; (M) Evan Cornelius 32-yard pass to Isaiah Pantalone, Nicholas Araujo XP good.
3rd Quarter: No scoring.
4th Quarter: (KP) Will Astorino 1-yard rush, Conversion failed; (KP) Tommy McLeish 13-yard pass to M. Kelley, M. Kelley XP good.
Mansfield, 20 @ Barnstable, 6 – Final
1st Quarter: No scoring.
2nd Quarter: (M) Connor Curtis 6-yard rush, Travis Hennessy XP good.
3rd Quarter: (M) C. Curtis 2-yard rush, T. Hennessy XP good.
4th Quarter: (M) Tommy Smith 25-yard run, XP no good; (B) Targas 5-yard rush, XP no good.
Sharon, 29 vs. Fairhaven, 36 – Final
1Q: (F) Fairhaven 1-yard rush, XP good; (S) Liam Conway 34-yard pass to Jacob McLoughlin, Jace McCarron XP good.
2Q: (F) Fairhaven 21-yard rush, XP good; (S) L. Conway 9-yard pass to Jacob McLoughlin, J. McCarron XP good; (F) Fairhaven 13-yard rush, XP good.
3Q: (S) L. Conway 15-yard pass to Anthony Piron, J. McCarron XP good.
4Q: (F) Fairhaven 1-yard rush, XP good; (S) Gabe Korn 9-yard rush, G. Korn 2pt rush; (F) Fairhaven 4-yard rush, 2pt conversion.
Boys Soccer
Attleboro, 1 @ Milford, 0 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Foxboro, 1 @ Mansfield, 0 – Final
Taunton @ North Attleboro – Postponed to Saturday, 10/15 at 3:00.
Oliver Ames, 8 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final – Oliver Ames sophomore Casey Milliken recorded a hat trick less than 15 minutes into the game to lead the Tigers to a big win on the road. Milliken finished with five goals on the day and added one assist for OA, who staked a 4-0 lead at halftime. Mike MacAdam, Mike Morais, and Jake Williams each scored once in the win. Ryan Linhares notched two assists while Jason Zalis, Joey Carney, and Andrew Martins each had one assist.
Sharon, 2 @ Canton, 1 – Final – Sharon senior Adam Eastman scored a beautiful goal in the second half to give the Eagles a crucial two points on the road at Canton. Rishi Shetty opened the scoring for the visitors, finishing off a service from Miguel Vasconcelos for the lone tally of the first half. Canton senior Jake McCabe buried the equalizer early in the second half but Eastman’s free kick to the upper 90 proved to be the difference. Rhys Davis anchored an outstanding defensive effort by the Eagles and senior Matt Baur had a strong outing in net.
King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 5 – Final – Franklin turned it up a notch in the second half and exploded for four goals after the break to take a big win on the road and stay two points clear in the Kelley-Rex division title race. Sophomore Garrett Scagliarini recorded his first assists to junior Michael Fernandez-Martin for the only goal of the opening half. After the break, Trey Lovell scored a pair of goals — the first assists by Max Tobin and the second by Scagliarini, while Fernandez-Martin grabbed an assist to Wyatt Herndon. Noah Cain (from Josh Dunlop) capped the scoring for the hosts.
Girls Soccer
Milford, 1 @ Attleboro, 5 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game. Freshman Tatum O’Brien recorded four points to lead the Bombardiers to a big win that pulls them back to .500 on the season. O’Brien opened the scoring in the first half, cutting in from the right wing and firing a left-footed shot into the top corner. A few minutes later, O’Brien doubled the lead cutting in from the opposite win. Jamie Davies made it 3-0 for the hosts before the break, running in behind the Milford defense and poking the ball past the onrushing keeper. Milford kept pressing in the second half. Serena Borges hit the bar with a free kick and Dani Atherton’s run down the right and cross into the middle picked out Ava Baglione but the freshman’s shot slammed back off the bar. The Hawks got on the board and with the same combo, Atherton from the right finding Baglione who took a touch in the six, turned, and scored. Attleboro finished the game with a flurry. O’Brien played a ball into the middle for classmate Jordyn Riley and she clipped a first-time shot over the keeper with the outside of her foot. O’Brien wrapped up her hat trick with a left-footed shot that snuck into the bottom corner.
Mansfield, 1 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final – Meghan McCann scored the game’s only goal in the final three minutes of the first half and it was enough for the Hornets to split the season series with the Warriors. Alexandra Fernandes assisted on the goal. Olivia Salisbury came through with a save on a Foxboro breakaway late in the second half to preserve the win.
Franklin, 2 @ King Philip, 1 – Final – KP had a strong first half but was unable to find a way through Franklin goalie Rachel Welch, who made a series of big saves. The Panthers were able to turn things around a little after the break and scored twice to split the season series and move three points clear of the Warriors in the division. Alli Powderly scored the opening goal for Franklin, finishing an assist from Selene Hammad. Anya Zub headed in a long free kick from Norah Anderson for what turned out to be the game-winner. KP pulled one back with five minutes to play. Mikayala Thompson scored off an assist from Rachel DeFlaminis.
North Attleboro, 4 @ Taunton, 0 – Final – North Attleboro scored less than a minute into the second half to double its lead and tacked on two more in the final half hour of play to get a win on the road. Emma Pratt cleaned up a rebound off of a shot from Caroline McKenna to give the visitors the advantage in the 7th minute, a lead the Rocketeers carried into halftime. In the opening minute of the second half, Clara Giuliano converted a cross from Grace Norack to make it 2-0. McKenna then set up Amelia Maier in the 50th minute, and Haley Sinacola capped the scoring by heading in a cross from Sophia Bostock in the 76th minute. Cali Melo, Ava Uhl, and Juliana Matos has strong performances for the Tigers. Goalie Hayleigh Porter made 10 saves in the loss.
Stoughton, 0 @ Oliver Ames, 0 – Final – After the Tigers edged the first meeting by a goal, the two teams played out a scoreless draw in the game at Muscato Stadium. The draw ended OA’s 10-game win streak that went back to the season opener at Franklin. Jenna Nelson, Molly Capace, and Sophia Byron all had strong games for the Tigers.
Field Hockey
Canton, 2 @ Norwood, 0 – Final
North Attleboro, 3 @ Dartmouth, 1 – Final – North staked a one-goal advantage in the opening quarter then scored once in each the third and fourth quarters to earn a 3-1 win on the road over Dartmouth. Sophomore Madison Folan scored off of an assist from older sister Caroline Folan on a corner midway through the first quarter, and that was the only goal from either team in the first half. Caroline Folan set up both of North’s second half strikes, first linking up with Francesca Spencer at 4:35 of the third and then with Julia Puccio at 8:31 of the fourth to make it 3-0. North’s defensive diamond of Ella Luistro, Rory McGinley, Maddie Bailey, and Ava Mckeon kept the net safe and started the Rocketeers’ runs on offense while Ava Spencer, Emily Burnham, and Kelsey Thompson played well in the midfield.
Volleyball
Foxboro, 3 @ Braintree, 1 – Final
Stoughton, 2 @ East Bridgwater, 3 – Final
Taunton, 0 @ Canton, 3 – Final – Canton earned its second win in as many days, this time earning a 3-0 sweep (25-12, 25-18, 25-12) at home over visiting Taunton. Jess Wright had another strong outing with nine kills, 12 digs, and two aces, Kaitlin Bigham and Fatima Sidibay were strong at the net with a combined five blocks, and Zoe Scibelli ran the defense with 12 digs and three aces.
North Rallies in Fourth Quarter to Take Down Attleboro
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