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2023-2024 Hockomock Girls Basketball Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2023-2024 Hockomock Girls Basketball Preview
Attleboro
2022-2023 Record: 16-7
2022-2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 32
Coach: Brianna Bracken
In each of the past two seasons, Attleboro has won 16 games and given Franklin a challenge for the Kelley-Rex division title. Entering their third year with head coach Bri Bracken, the Bombardiers return just two starters, after the transfer of talented forward Vanessa Ellis, so there will be several new players that will need to deliver important minutes as Attleboro makes a push for the elusive first Hockomock title.
Senior guard Kayla Goldrick is the team’s top scorer, and she will be back at the point this season. A strong defender and a versatile player on the offensive end, Goldrick’s leadership will be critical. Junior Avery James is the only other returning starter, and she gives Attleboro a potent weapon from the perimeter. Senior Rylie Camacho came back from an injury midway through last season, and she is another sharpshooter from the wing and versatile defender who can guard a couple of positions. Senior guard Merry Bosh will give the Bombardiers important depth in the backcourt.
The Bombardiers will need to make up for the loss of Ellis in the frontcourt, but they do have some size in the post with sophomore forwards Tia Williamson and Lily Didick, who are both listed at 6’0. Senior guard Molly Moore and forwards Dharma Hines and Flojona Sanon will give the Bombardiers much-needed experience and junior guard Shamilah Bodden brings a lot of energy off the bench. Sophomore guard Christelle Saint-Vil is another newcomer to the roster who could make an instant impact.
“We need to initiate scoring opportunities off our defense and use our quickness and athleticism to create scoring,” Bracken said. “We are excited for what is in store for our program this season. Practices have been tough, and the girls are getting better and better every day.”
Canton
2022-2023 Record: 4-16
2022-2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Jim Choquette
Coming off one of the best seasons in program history and graduating three of the best players in program history, it was no surprise that the Bulldogs had a transition year in 2022-23. The Bulldogs struggled at times offensively, but they allowed only 46.6 points per game, which was the third lowest in the league (behind only league champs Foxboro and Franklin), and Canton will try to build on that defensive effort to make a push back up the standings.
The Bulldogs graduated five players from last year’s team, so there are opportunities for other players to step into bigger roles this season. Seniors Fatima Sidibay and Jess Wright provide plenty of length and energy in the post and should give Canton a solid foundation defensively and on the glass. Junior center Tess Giglio is another player that the Bulldogs will lean on in the post. Junior guards Caira McKinney and Ava McCoole will bring needed experience to the backcourt.
Senior forward Mercia Kolokithas is the team’s top returning scorer, and she will force defenses to stay honest on the perimeter. Sophomore guard Deanna Kolokithas is another shooter that will give Canton’s offense a boost. Sophomore guard Alyssa Wong is an addition to the lineup who could make an instant impact along with freshman forward Madison McCabe. With five sophomores and freshmen and only three seniors, the Bulldogs are continuing to build for the future.
“The girls have worked extremely hard to get to this point,” said Canton coach Jim Choquette, “and we have high expectations of ourselves to coach and play as a team.”
Foxboro
2022-2023 Record: 24 -1 (Davenport champion)
2022-2023 Finish: Won Div. 2 state title
Coach: Lisa Downs
How do you follow up a near-perfect season and a Div. 2 state title? Foxboro’s plan is to return almost the entire roster and make another run at a championship. The Warriors bring back all five starters and all of the rotation players from last year’s title-winning squad and have added a crop of talented freshmen who will add depth and competition within the team. Foxboro won’t be defending its D2 title, since the Warriors are moving to D3 this winter, but regardless of division this looks like one of the top teams in the state.
Senior Camryn Collins, the reigning league MVP and HockomockSports.com Player of the Year, is back to lead the team this season and she’ll be joined in the backcourt by junior Kailey Sullivan, both of whom are approaching the 1,000-point marks for their careers and are strong competitors on both ends of the floor. Junior center Addie Ruter was the breakout star of last year’s tournament run and she will be back to dominate the middle. Senior Erin Foley is a tenacious defender who knocked down some big shots during the playoffs and classmate Isabelle Chamberlin is an underrated rebounder and post defender who helps give the Warriors balance.
The starting lineup is as good as any in the state but the Warriors also have players coming off the bench who were major factors in the state title. Junior Ava Hill is an athletic winger who can score in multiple ways and defend a couple of positions. Sophomores Kylie Sampson and Adrianna Porazzo also saw time as freshmen and fit well into Foxboro’s high-tempo system. The Warriors have added three freshmen to this year’s team, including point guard Alaysia Drummonds, who spent the summer playing with the varsity and already looks capable of fitting into the rotation.
“The talent pool and depth of our roster this year far exceeds any I have ever had the opportunity to coach,” said Foxboro coach Lisa Downs. “I decided to keep a lot of players because they will continuously challenge each other, which will prove invaluable to them individually and our team as a whole. I’m extremely excited to see what they are able to accomplish this season.”
Franklin
2022-2023 Record: 18-5
2022-2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen
Coach: John Leighton
Franklin has won five straight Kelley-Rex division titles and, even after graduating four starters from last year’s team including top scorer Katie Peterson, the Panthers remain the team to beat for the league title. Things may look a little different this season, as Franklin won’t have the same amount of length in the lineup (only one player listed above 5-foot-9), but they still have plenty of athleticism and depth.
Junior guard Chloe Fales will be the key returning player from last year, after averaging nearly 11 points per game in her debut varsity season. A talented scorer at all three levels and a solid defender, Fales will be the team’s top threat this winter. Several other players are ready to step into bigger roles this year, including senior Sasha Tracey who is an agile defender and three-point shooter. Junior point guard Elle Bonacci is a strong ball-handler and shooter, while senior Norah MacCallum has great size on the wing and is another versatile defender who can guard multiple positions.
Typically, Franklin tends to reload rather than rebuild and there are several new faces who are going to step in and will be expected to contribute right away. Junior forward Olena Malymina gives the Panthers a little bit of size at 5-foot-10 and freshman guard Kaylee Fernandes will bring fresh energy and skill in the backcourt.
“Every season presents its own challenges and opportunities,” said Franklin coach John Leighton. “I am excited to work with this group of girls as they gel into a strong, smart, and selfless team.”
King Philip
2022-2023 Record: 11-10
2022-2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Preliminary Round
Coach: Jeff Miszkiewicz
Last season, King Philip leaned on 6-foot-3 senior center Emily Sawyer on both ends of the court. She was second in the league in scoring and teams avoided trying to challenge her at the rim. This season, expect the Warriors to look much different, as they focus on their athleticism and attacking teams in transition to compete for the Kelley-Rex title and make another state tournament appearance.
The Warriors bring back three players with starting experience. Senior forward Maddie Paschke is the team’s top returning scorer (8.2 ppg) and she gives them length and physicality in the paint and the agility to get out and run with any forward in the league. Senior Kylie Watson gives KP a scorer on the wing, someone who can take the ball to the basket and knock down the mid-range shot, and a three-year varsity player with much-needed experience. Senior guard Jordan Bennett is a tough perimeter defender and a streaky outside shooter who will force defenses to stay honest at the three-point line.
Sophomore guards Jessi Persky and Maddie Keough both saw plenty of time as freshmen and could be poised for breakout seasons in the backcourt. Keough is the team’s top outside threat, while Persky is aggressive taking the ball to the basket and getting out in transition. Senior Kaelyn Clancy is another high-energy defender and another shooter on the wing and classmate Lilli Hickey will give KP another spot-up shooter on the outside and leadership on and off the court.
“Obviously, we will be a much different team than in years past, but our principles will remain the same,” said KP coach Jeff Miszkiewicz, now in his third season in charge. “Overall, this team loves to compete. We’re going to bring it every night.”
Mansfield
2022-2023 Record: 13-9
2022-2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 32
Coach: Heather McPherson
Mansfield graduated seven players from last year’s team, including top scorer Abby Wager, so matching the 13 wins of 2022-23 will be difficult. The Hornets remain confident that an influx of talented younger players who look ready to contribute right away and a few familiar faces who are back to provide much-needed leadership can keep them in the hunt for a tournament berth.
Senior forward Kara Santos will draw most of the attention to start the season. As the team’s top returning scorer (12.4 ppg), Santos gives Mansfield a strong presence in the post on both ends of the floor and a double-double threat every night. Senior Keira Fitzpatrick returns to provide experience in the backcourt and looks ready to have a breakout year, after being behind several upperclassmen last season. Her energy defensively will give the Hornets a big lift. Junior Ella Palanza is a solid wing scorer who has versatility in her game, taking players to the basket while being able to knock down shots on the perimeter. Palanza is another player who could break out with more opportunity on the ball.
There are several underclassmen who are ready to step into the squad this year, but also a couple of returning players who will be making big jumps in terms of playing time and expectation. Sophomore guard Katelyn Trolio adds more speed and defensive intensity in the backcourt, while junior Frankie Spagna gives Mansfield a different look in the post with her length and ability to knock down short jumpers.
“We haven’t had a ton of time but this team has proven to be gritty!” said Mansfield coach Heather McPherson. “In a short time they have shown the ability to adjust and improve. While I think we will have some mistakes as a result of inexperience, I think this team will show tremendous growth as the season progresses.”
Milford
2022-2023 Record: 5-15
2022-2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Austin Costa
There is a lot that is going to be new about Milford this season. The Hawks graduated their top three scorers from 2022-23 and TJ Dolliver stepped down as coach at the end of the season. New head coach Austin Costa has a team with as many freshmen as seniors (three) but has the length and athleticism to cause teams some trouble this year, as evidenced by the team’s overtime win in the season opener.
Scoring was a struggle last season, as Milford scored a league-low 36.9 points per game, but the Hawks are hoping that some of the returning players are ready to take on bigger roles and produce. Senior Maeve Driscoll, who hit a clutch three to force overtime in the first game, will be a steadying influence in the backcourt, and classmate Erin Michelson is a four-year varsity player who has good size on the wing. Senior forward Khatrina Leger battled injuries last season and her healthy return gives Milford another strong rebounder and post defender.
Junior TJ Downing showed flashes last season of being a consistent scoring threat and her team-high 14 points in the opener is a sign of her potential to give the Hawks an offensive boost this winter. Juniors Olivia Baglione and Cae Pellegrini bring varsity experience to the lineup and defensive versatility. Sophomore Katelyn Kearnan (at 5-foot-10) is another lengthy forward who is going to take on more responsibility on the offensive end, along with classmate Ava Baglione, whose speed should help in Milford’s more up-tempo game plan.
“Milford is looking to use their length and athleticism to disrupt teams and to push the tempo of the game,” Costa explained. “We are a young and dynamic team that is eager to compete this year.”
North Attleboro
2022-2023 Record: 6-14
2022-2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Ashley Kepaa
North Attleboro is in search of its first playoff appearance since the 2016-17 season and, after Nikki Correia stepped down this offseason, the Rocketeers are turning to a former player to try and get back into the postseason hunt. Ashley Kepaa, who graduated from North in 2009 and had a successful stint as coach at Bedford, inherits a squad with just one senior but four returning starters with plenty of varsity experience.
Katie Corsetti is the lone senior for the Rocketeers this season. She gives North length and skill in the post and has developed a good shot to go along with her ability to finish at the rim. Junior guards Sam Sweeney and Sam Faria will provide the leadership in the backcourt. Faria can extend the defense with her shooting and has great vision running the point. Sweeney is the team’s top returning scorer from last year (7.5 ppg) and is a solid, all-around guard who makes an impact on both ends of the floor.
Also returning this season is junior forward Maryellen Charette, who gives North more scoring punch from the block and a strong rebounder and defender, despite her typically having to go up against much bigger players. Freshman guard Uliana Malynka is a newcomer to watch out for this season. A transfer student from Ukraine, Malynka gives North additional length and athleticism in the backcourt.
“I am super excited to be at the helm this year,” Kepaa said. “My return back home has been so fun and better than I could have ever expected. I got gifted a really good group of girls with great attitudes who have worked extremely hard these past 2 weeks. We’re all eager to get started.”
Oliver Ames
2022-2023 Record: 11-10
2022-2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Brian Costello
After nearly five full decades with one coach, Oliver Ames has its third new coach in the past three seasons. Former Canton assistant boys coach Brian Costello takes over this winter and he has a talented group of players that could pose a challenge to Foxboro in the Davenport division and looks capable of making a run in the Div. 2 state tournament as well.
One of the reasons for the high expectations at OA this season is the return to full health of senior forward Sarah Hilliard. Fresh off being named league MVP during volleyball season, Hilliard was part of a state title three years ago and averaged nearly 10 points a game last year, despite playing through a back injury. Senior Kaydance Derba is another holdover from the 2021 title team, and she gives a relatively young roster experience, size, and outside shooting. Senior Katherine Farley is a strong rebounder and post presence coming off the bench and classmate Annie Reilly and junior Zoey Swanson give OA plenty of depth in the frontcourt.
While the Tigers will benefit from the experience and leadership of the upperclassmen, there is a lot of exciting potential in the group of underclassmen that debuted last season. Sophomore guard Kamryn Derba is a dynamic scorer who grew into the point guard role over the course of her freshman year. Sophomore Avery Gamble is a solid, all-around guard who seems to do everything well and is a great foil for Derba at shooting guard. Sophomore Maeve Horsman is moving into the starting lineup this season after showing flashes of her ability to crash the boards, finish at the rim, and defend multiple positions. Sophomore Mari Rhodes and junior Hannah Dupill will be able to come off the bench and produce in the backcourt.
“I’m really excited about the season,” Costello said. “We are a young team, half the roster is in 10th grade, but we have great senior leadership and it’s a group of players who put in a ton of work in the offseason. This is a close group; they work hard for one another. They are well aware of the tradition and history of OA basketball and are ready to step up.”
Sharon
2022-2023 Record: 5-15
2022-2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Matt DellaBarba
Sharon is looking to make progress under second-year head coach Matt DellaBarba following last year’s five-win season. One of the challenges for the Eagles, who return six players who averaged more than 10 minutes per game, is trying to find ways to replace the production of Jasmine Davis, as the league’s leading scorer won’t be back for her senior season. Things will look different for the Eagles, but DellaBarba is confident Sharon’s experienced roster can make a push up the standings.
The Eagles bring back four starters from last year. Senior guard Rachael Hager missed a lot of time in 2022-23 with an injury and having her shooting range and ball-handling in the backcourt for a full season will be key to Sharon’s offense. Junior Olivia Landstein and senior Carmen Leonardi will give the Eagles more experience in the backcourt and plenty of energy on the defensive side of the ball. Senior Eva Poulton emerged as a solid scorer and rebounder last season and her development could give the Eagles a good balance with the perimeter game of Hager.
Senior guard Natalie David and juniors Bailey Garte and Thea Caproni also return after getting minutes last season and all three will give Sharon defensive versatility and shooting on the wing. The Eagles are also bringing up a trio of juniors, Lauren McLoughlin, Serene Bien-Aime, and Kiran Koster, who impressed while getting significant minutes on JV and look ready to contribute on the varsity level.
“As a whole, our program is deeper and more balanced this year and the girls are improving every day at practice,” DellaBarba said. “I’m excited about the energy this group has brought to practice every day and we are looking to build on our performance every day.”
Stoughton
2022-2023 Record: 3-17
2022-2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Eric Adams
Stoughton won three times last season under first-year head coach Eric Adams. The Black Knights only graduated two players, so they’ll be hoping a more experienced roster, once healthy, can make a push up the league standings and maybe get into the hunt for a playoff spot.
After an impressive rookie year, sophomore Kirsten McKay is back and is a playmaker on both ends of the court. She averaged 10.5 points and four steals per night and her ability to create her own offense will be crucial. Senior Katrina Varnum is battling an early-season injury, but she provides the Black Knights with strong rebounding and defense (three blocks per game) in the paint. Junior Raina Tat stretches defenses with her ability to knock down threes (2-1/2 threes per game) and junior forward Leah McCarty had a big sophomore season at nearly seven points per game and her development as a post scorer will be important to give the Black Knights balance offensively.
The Black Knights are battling some injuries in the early going but it is giving some of the new players a chance to get valuable experience. Freshman forward Raine Tat grabbed nine rebounds in the season opener and classmate Imani Ashu is another player who could jump right into the lineup. Sophomores Isabel Belmonte and Cecelia Squires (seven points in the season opener) will give Stoughton solid depth off the bench this year.
“Stoughton is looking to keep pushing the pace and continue to force turnovers on defense,” said Adams. “There is lots of potential with this year’s team to have a winning 2023-2024 season.”
Taunton
2022-2023 Record: 5-15
2022-2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Gretchen Rodrigues
Taunton started well under first-year coach Gretchen Rodrigues, winning four of its first five games, but the Tigers couldn’t sustain that momentum for the rest of the season, winning just once more. The Tigers only graduated one player from last year’s team and have a year of experience under Rodrigues’ system, so expectations are high this fall to make a push for a playoff spot.
Senior guard Cali Melo had a breakout season, taking on far more of the scoring load after the transfer of Kameron St. Pierre and leading the Tigers at more than 11 points per game. Melo continues to provide the same level of intensity on defense while running things on offense. Junior Chelsea Bousquet is ready for a bigger role this winter, adding more speed to the Taunton backcourt. Sophomore forward Taryn Campbell impressed as a freshman, showing the agility and range of a guard with the length of a post player. Senior Lexi Haywood is another threat from the outside and junior forward Jillian Doherty, who is returning from a shoulder injury that limited her minutes last season, will provide Taunton with scoring in the post.
Sophomore Mia Torres brings speed and energy on the defensive end and could be an impact player in Taunton’s press and create easy offense with turnovers. Senior Madison Oliveira could see big minutes this season with her ability to take defenders off the dribble and hit from the mid-range. Senior Aaliyah Yera is another player who could make a bigger impact, as she is one of the team’s top three-point shooters.
“I’m extremely excited to see our team perform,” Rodrigues said. “We are going to play a run-and-jump style, looking to create a lot of turnovers for quick transition buckets. We seem much more experienced this year, and I am hoping it transitions into the games.”
Wednesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 02/22/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Basketball
Attleboro, 72 vs. Bishop Feehan, 47 – Final – Bolstered by high energy defense, Attleboro found success in its transition offense and rolled past rival Bishop Feehan in its regular season finale. A 20-point first quarter set the tone for the Bombardiers, who led by six at the end of the first quarter (20-14) and at halftime (34-28). Attleboro’s offense continued to play well into the third and the defense locked up the Shamrocks, holding the hosts to nine points in the frame to pull away (52-37) going into the fourth. Jaiden Outland led the charge with a game-high 19 points, including 12 in the first quarter. Junior Neo Franco added 16 points in the win, Hayden Crowley chipped in with nine points, and Michael Beverly finished with eight points.
Mansfield, 60 vs. Archbishop Williams, 46 – Final – Click here for a photo gallery of this game – Mansfield handed Archbishop Williams its first loss of the season with a strong defensive performance, holding the Bishops to their lowest scoring output of the season by a large margin. The Hornets set the tone and the tempo in the opening quarter, holding the visitors — who have scored at least 70 points in 15 of their games — to just 10 points after eight minutes, and then just 11 more in the second quarter for a 30-21 lead at the break. Junior Eddie McCoy (five assists) led the offensive charge early as he scored 13 of his 15 points in the first half. The visitors stuck around in the third quarter before Mansfield clamped down again in the fourth to secure the win. Junior Trevor Foley had a team-high 16 points along with 10 rebounds and three blocks and senior Chris Hill finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and two blocks, earning Roundball Classic tournament MVP honors.
Milford, 61 vs. Lexington, 56 – Final – Click here for a photo gallery of this game – Needing a win to qualify for the state tournament, Milford jumped out to an early lead and stayed in front from start to finish to beat Lexington and secure its spot in the postseason. Sophomore Andrew Rivers notched a team-high 18 points to lead the way, adding 10 boards while both freshman CJ Farrell (13 rebounds) and junior Jake Soares chipped in with 10 points apiece.
Taunton, 55 vs. New Bedford, 65 – Final
Girls Basketball
Attleboro, 74 @ Abington, 53 – Final – Attleboro jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter, extended it to 20 points by halftime, and never looked back, sweeping the season series with Abington and closing out the regular season on a three-game win streak. Lily Routhier helped the Bombardiers get off to a strong start with eight points in the first. Freshman Tia Williamson chipped in with six of her eight points in the first as well, as Attleboro led 23-10 after one. Vanessa Ellis and Kayla Goldrick took over in the second, combining for 19 of Attleboro’s 21 in the quarter to make it 44-24 going into the locker room. Abington took the third 16-12 to try and creep back into the game, but Merry Bosh (six points) hit a pair of threes and Avery James (six points) hit her second of the second half to help the Bombardiers pull away again for a comfortable win. Ellis was the game’s top scorer with 18, while Goldrick had 17, and Routhier finished with 15.
Franklin, 40 @ Wachusett, 50 – Final
Mansfield, 40 vs. Bridgewater-Raynham, 43 – Final – Mansfield rallied in the third quarter to tioe the game heading to the final eight minutes, but the Hornets only scored seven points in the fourth and dropped a close game against a D1 title contender in the final of the Roundball Classic. The Trojans got off to a strong start with their outside shooting, burying five three-pointers in the first to jump out to a 17-8 lead. Mansfield closed the gap in the second behind five points from Abby Wager and a strong defensive performance. That continued in the third, as the Hornets outscored BR 14-8 to make it 33-33 going to the fourth. Natalya Gill had four points in the third and Ella Palanza added three. Wager would score four points in the final quarter, finishing with 12 on the night and moving within 19 points of 1,000 for her career, but Mansfield couldn’t find enough offense to pull out the win. Palanza scored eight, Gill had seven, and Bridget Hanley added six points in the loss.
Taunton, 52 @ New Bedford, 69 – Final
King Philip, 44 vs. Newton North, 61 – Final – KP was within six points with six minutes remaining, but a late Newton North run broke the game open to avoid the upset bid. Both teams started strong offensively, with the Tigers winning the first 22-16. Kylie Watson scored all nine of her points in the first to keep the Warriors close. Things slowed down considerably as the teams scored seven points apiece in the second and KP help the Tigers to just nine points in the third to slice the deficit in half heading to the fourth. Emily Sawyer sparked KP in the third, scoring nine of her team-high 15. In the final quarter, KP got three-pointers from Leah Santoro, Kaelyn Clancy, and Jackie Bonner, but the Tigers turned it on, scoring 23 points to seal the win. Bonner would also get into double figures, hitting a three in each quarter and finishing with 12 points.
Boys Hockey
Attleboro vs. Diman, 5:00
Franklin, 1 @ St. John’s Prep, 5 – Final
King Philip, 1 vs. Natick, 2 – Final
Mansfield, 3 vs. Silver Lake, 2 – Final
North Attleboro vs. Westwood, 7:30
Girls Hockey
Hockomock Stars, 3 @ Walpole, 7 – Final
Monday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 02/20/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Basketball
Attleboro, 44 @ Durfee, 58 – Final – Attleboro only trailed by four at halftime but the Bombardiers couldn’t quite get the offense in gear as the Hilltoppers pulled away in the second half. Jaiden Outland led the visitors with eight points while sophomore Dante Monestime and freshman Connor Houle each had seven points.
Canton, 47 vs. Wakefield, 48 – Final – Canton tightened up defensively to build a lead going into the fourth quarter but the Bulldogs’ offense went cold and a late three from Wakefield proved to be the difference. Canton trailed after one quarter, rallied to to it by halftime, and then held the visitors to just six points in the third to stake a 38-29 lead going into the fourth. Junior Lucas Massih sank four three-pointers for the Bulldogs, including three in the third to finish with a team-high 12 points. Jeremiah Predin and Kareem Porter each had 11 points for the shorthanded Bulldogs.
Foxboro, 56 vs. Dighton-Rehoboth, 33 – Final – Foxboro exploded for 40 points in the first half and used suffocating defense to deny Dighton-Rehoboth in the first round of the Warrior Classic. Senior Alex Penders scored eight of his 12 points in the opening quarter and both Ryan LeClair and Sam Golub had five points as the Warriors staked an 18-3 lead after eight minutes. Ryan Kelley hit two threes and had eight of his team-high 13 points in the second while Ryan Cotter drained three triples and had 11 of his points in the second to give Foxboro a 40-10 lead at halftime.
King Philip, 64 vs. Hanover, 72 – Final – King Philip had a great start with 26 points in the first quarter but Hanover rallied to take the lead going into the fourth and finished off the win. Five different Warriors contributed to the strong start as Will Laplante had 11 of his 20 points in the fame, Tommy McLeish hit two three-poitners, and Grant Kinney, Tommy Martorano, and Tommy Kilroy all had field goals as KP staked a 26-20 lead. Martorano, McLeish, and Laplante all had a three in the second as the lead settled at 42-37 at halftime. Hanover used a strong third quarter to take the lead and then scored 21 points in the fourth to finish it off. Kinney and McLeish each added 10 points while Martorano had nine points.
Mansfield, 71 vs. Hingham, 55 – Final – Hingham battled back to make it a game at halftime but Mansfield dominated the third quarter and never looked back in a big win over the visiting Harbormen. Mansfield opened the second quarter on 9-2 run to build a double-digit lead but Hingham closed the half out strong to get within 33-24. An 11-3 surge to start the second half restored Mansfield’s big lead and the Hornets rattled off a 10-3 run right after. The Hornets had seven players score in the pivotal third quarter as Caden Colby (12 points, five rebounds, four assists) drilled a pair of threes, Chris Hill (nine points, nine rebounds, two steals) added five points, JT Veiking (15 points) had four points, Davon Sanders and Eddie McCoy (12 points, five rebound, three assists) each had a three, and Brandon Jackman and Trevor Foley (10 points, seven rebounds, two steals) each had two points.
Milford vs. Hampden Charter West – Milford wins via forfeit.
North Attleboro, 49 @ Weymouth, 58 – Final – North Attleboro got off to another strong start with a 22-point first quarter and had a double-digit lead on playoff-bound Weymouth but the host Wildcats clawed their way back into the game and won the fourth quarter to win the game. Senior Givany Carney hit a trio of threes and led the Rocketeers with a team-high 17 points while sophomore Jonnie Obuchowski hit four three-pointers on his way to a career-high 16 points.
Sharon, 84 vs. Walpole, 62 – Final – Sharon junior Jacob McLoughlin caught fire early as he sank four three-pointers in the opening quarter and Matt Baur (19 points) and Tyler Goodman (10 points) each added one more as the Eagles staked a 21-15 lead after the first. The first was a sign of things to come as the Eagles continued to find success on the offensive end, claiming a 39-29 lead at halftime. McLoughlin got it going in the third with 10 more on his way to a career-high 29 points. Dante James and Goodman each had a pair if buckets while Nate Katznelson scored five of his 13 points to keep Sharon ahead, 64-45, going into the fourth.
Girls Basketball
Attleboro, 62 vs. Durfee, 31 – Final – Attleboro lost the first meeting with the Hilltoppers by 20, but put together a complete performance at home on Monday and doubled up Durfee. The visitors led 10-9 after one and Attleboro went into the locker room up just 23-18, but the Bombardiers outscored the visitors 39-13 in the second half to earn the big win over another D1 playoff contender. Kayla Goldrick and Vanessa Ellis each scored 17 points to lead the hosts. Goldrick scored nine in the first half and then eight during the big third quarter run. Ellis scored six in the second and seven more in the third to put Attleboro well in front. Liy Routhier added 14 points, including 13 in the second half. Avery James chipped in with seven points.
Canton, 18 @ Westwood, 49 – Final
Foxboro, 56 vs. Tewksbury, 36 – Final – Foxboro put in a strong defensive performance and pulled away late to advance to the final of the Warrior Classic. Addie Ruter led the way for the Warriors with 18 points, while Camryn Collins and Kailey Sullivan finished with 15 points apiece. Foxboro will face Brookline in the regular season finale on Tuesday afternoon.
Mansfield, 57 vs. Westford Academy, 41 – Final – Abby Wager scored 30 points for the second time in the last week and the Hornets held Westford to just 16 points in the second half to book a place in the final of the Roundball Classic. Wager was on fire from the opening tip, burying a pair of threes and scoring 14 points in the first to lead Mansfield to a 21-14 advantage. She added another five points in the second and Hallie Popat drilled a three to make it 35-25 going into the locker room. The visitors would cut one point off the lead in the third, as Mansfield was held to just eight points, including five from Wager and another three from Popat. The Hornets would double up Westford in the fourth (14-7) to seal the win. Wager scored six more to cap off her night and Ella Palanza added all five of her points in the fourth. Bridget Hanley added seven point for the Hornets, who will face Bridgewater-Raynham (which is in the top 10 in the D1 power rankings) on Wednesday.
King Philip, 48 vs. Quincy, 62 – Final – KP closed the gap to just three points heading to the fourth quarter, but Quincy would outscore the Warriors 22-11 in the final frame to secure a win in the Norwell Invitational. Emily Sawyer would lead KP with 16 points, including 10 in the second half. Jackie Bonner and Kaelyn Clancy each knocked down three from beyond the arc. Bonner finished with 12 points overall and Clancy had nine, including six points in KP’s third quarter rally. Maddie Paschke added six in the loss. KP will face Newton North in the consolation round on Wednesday.
Oliver Ames, 58 vs. Malden Catholic, 41 – Final – With a big fourth quarter to break the game open, OA clinched the title at the Spartan Classic. The Tigers led 14-10 after one and extended the lead to seven at the break. The third quarter was even, but then OA exploded for 19 points in the final eight minutes to put the game out of reach against one of the top 10 teams in the D4 power rankings. Katherine Farley scored six points, Kaydance Derba had five, and Maeve Horsman added four in the fourth quarter to help seal the win. Farley would finish with a career-high 13, including nine in the second half. Avery Gamble added a dozen points and Kamryn Derba and Horsman each finished with nine. Maddie Homer scored eight and Kaydance Derba seven in the victory. OA heads into the state tournament having won six of its final eight games.
Boys Hockey
Franklin, 5 @ St. John’s Shrewsbury, 4 – Final (OT) – After going back-and-forth for three periods, Franklin’s Logan Marchand deposited a quick wrist shot on a breakaway bid in overtime to hand the Panthers an impressive 5-4 win over St. John’s Shrewsbury, who was ranked #10 in Division 1 in the latest rankings. Anthony Lampasona scored less than a minute into the second to tie the game 1-1, and then scored again on the power play for a 2-1 lead. After SJS tied it, Ben Paterson redirected a shot from Liam O’Rielly to go back in front. The Pioneers regained the lead just over six minutes into the third but this time it was Carter Balducci that found the equalizer at 7:18 of the third.
King Philip, 5 vs. Mansfield, 4 – Final (OT)
North Attleboro, 1 @ Walpole, 7 – Final
Oliver Ames, 2 vs. Westwood, 4 – Final
Taunton, 1 @ Somerset Berkley, 6 – Final
Girls Hockey
Canton, 2 @ Algonquin, 1 – Final
King Philip, 1 vs. Bishop Feehan, 2 – Final
Tuesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 02/07/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Basketball
Attleboro, 69 @ King Philip, 66 – Final (OT) – Attleboro junior Neo Franco exploded for a career-high 38 points, including a clutch three-pointer with under a minute to go in overtime to help the Bombardiers return home with a hard-fought win over King Philip. A layup from KP sophomore Tommy McLeish gave the Warriors a 65-63 lead but Franco took an extra pass from freshman Connor Houle and sank a three from the corner to give Attleboro a 66-65 lead with 49.1 seconds to play. Franco and KP’s Tommy Martorano each hit a free throw before Attleboro sophomore Hayden Crowley hit two from the line with 7.5 seconds left. KP got off a look before the buzzer to tie it but it was off the mark. Franco had a quiet first quarter (two points) but got it going with a trio of triples in the second and had 15 points at half. After just one three in the third, he scored 20 points between the second half and overtime to lead Attleboro to the win. Crowley finished with 10 points and Justin Hanrahan hit three three-pointers in the third, helping Attleboro turn a 26-25 halftime deficit into a 42-39 lead going into the fourth. KP senior Will Laplante scored 10 of his team-high 17 points in the fourth quarter, Martorano finished with 15 points, and senior Grant Kinney had 12.
Stoughton, 51 @ Canton, 63 – Final – Canton juniors Zaza Francoeur and Jeremiah Predin combined for eight of Canton’s 11 made three-pointers and the Bulldogs pulled away in the second half for a win over neighboring Stoughton. Francoeur hit five threes on his way to a career-high 23 points while Predin had three triples and finished with 13 points. Canton staked a 34-28 lead at halftime and doubled up on the Black Knights (14-7) in the third to create a double-digit advantage. Stoughton senior Obi Dike dropped a career-high 24 points and grabbed six rebounds.
Foxboro, 64 @ Sharon, 68 – Final – Sharon senior Dante James had a key three-point play with under a minute to go and finished with a team-high 21 points to help the Eagles land another close win over Foxboro. The visiting Warriors led at each of the first two quarters, 15-12 after one and 32-28 at halftime. Junior Jacob McLoughlin scored half of his 18 points in the third, Matt Baur and James each had four, Tyler Goodman added a three, and Nate Katznelson and Sam Letendre chipped in points from the free throw line to help Sharon pull even, 50-50, going into the fourth. The Eagles were limited to just two field goals in the fourth, including James’ big one on a leak out on an inbounds play, but also went 14-for-15 from the line in the final eight minutes to ice the win. Foxboro senior Alex Penders had a team-high 20 points while Sam Golub chipped in with 12 points for the Warriors.
Franklin, 75 @ Taunton, 50 – Final – Taunton didn’t have an answer for Franklin’s Sean O’Leary as the junior erupted for a career-high 35 points to lead the Panthers to a win on the road. The win clinches the Kelley-Rex division title for Franklin, the first since 2016. O’Leary hit 16 shots from the floor — 14 from two-point range and a pair of threes — and had just one free throw to finish with 35 points. He scored nine in the first, 11 in the second, six in the third, and nine more in the fourth quarter. Franklin increased its lead throughout the game leading 11-8 after one and 32-24 at halftime. An 18-point third quarter extended the lead and Franklin closed strong with 25 points in the fourth. Justin Allen hit four threes and finished with 14 points to go along with 13 rebounds, and Andrew O’Neill added 11 points for the Panthers. Troy Santos led Taunton with 16 points, Chris Perault added 15 points, and Jakari Innocent finished with 11 points.
Mansfield, 74 @ Oliver Ames, 60 – Final – The Hornets built a big lead early but needed a dominant fourth quarter to shake an upset-minded Oliver Ames squad. Mansfield opened the game on a 12-0 run and had a 28-11 advantage after a quarter, but the Tigers clawed back into it and got within five (42-37) at the break. A three-pointer from Davon Sanders late in the third quarter handed the Hornets a 59-50 lead going into the fourth and Mansfield pulled away for the win. Sanders finished with a career-high 24 points along with six rebounds, Eddie McCoy added 12 points and five assists, and Chris Hill chipped in with 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. OA sophomore Cole Craffey caught fire in the second, hitting four of his seven threes in the period while Jake Willard added two more and Jacob Lok sank one, resulting in a 26-point quarter from OA. Craffey finished with a career-high 28 points while freshman Soren Lolonga added 10 points.
Milford, 63 @ North Attleboro, 56 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Girls Basketball
King Philip, 48 @ Attleboro, 61 – Final – Attleboro outscored KP 15-7 in the fourth quarter, turning a five-point game into a double digit win and keeping the Bombardiers one back of Franklin in the league standings. The hosts jumped out to a 10-point lead after one. Lily Routhier scored eight of her 11 points in the opening quarter and Kayla Goldrick added five more. Maddie Paschke scored eight points in the first for KP, but the Warriors found themselves down 23-13. The Warriors closed the gap in the second with Kaelyn Clancy knocking down a pair of threes and the Warriors outscoring Attleboro 14-8. The third quarter was nearly even, as Attleboro added one point to its advantage. In the fourth, Attleboro got a spark from Rylie Camacho, who just returned from injury and scored six of her eight points in the final frame. Goldrick led all scorers with 17, while Avery James added 10 and Vanessa Ellis scored eight. Attleboro made six threes as a team. Paschke was KP’s top scorer with 13. Emily Sawyer scored 10, Clancy had a career-high 11, and Jackie Bonner had six points. KP hit seven threes as a team in the loss.
Canton, 23 @ Stoughton, 29 – Final – Raina Tat scored 11 points to help Stoughton pull out a defensive struggle against Canton. Tat added four rebounds and three steals for the Black Knights. Leah McCarty added eight points and four boards and Kirsten McKay had six points for Stoughton. Katrina Varnum chipped in with 10 rebounds and a pair of steals.
Sharon, 43 @ Foxboro, 72 – Final – Kailey Sullivan had another big game for the Warriors, scoring 23 points, and Foxboro remains unbeaten in league play. Camryn Collins added 17 points, Erin Foley scored 14, and Addie Ruter had 10 in another balanced attack for the Davenport division champions.
Taunton, 32 @ Franklin, 57 – Final – Caelyn Leonard scored a career-high 21 points and Franklin turned up its defensive pressure over the final three quarters to earn the big win and stay one game in front of Attleboro in the Kelley-Rex title race. The game was tied at 13 apiece after the first quarter. Leonard got off to a quick start, scoring seven points, while Cali Melo paced the Tigers with five points over the first eight minutes. Franklin broke things open in the second, outscoring Taunton 19-7. In the third, the Panthers were even tougher on defense, holding Taunton to just four points. Leonard came up big again, scoring eight of Franklin’s 16 in the quarter, as they made it a 24-point lead heading to the fourth. Lizzie Newman scored 10 points and Katie Peterson had eight for the Panthers. Melo led Taunton with eight, while Chelsea Bousquet and Tarynn Campbell each scored seven.
Oliver Ames, 45 @ Mansfield, 57 – Final – The Hornets scored 32 points in the second half to turn a one-point halftime lead into a 12-point win, ending a two-game losing streak and keeping Mansfield in second place in the Davenport. Mansfield’s Abby Wager scored 18 points in the second half, on her way to a game-high 29. Wager opened the game with six points to help the Hornets take an 11-9 lead. Sarah Hilliard had five points to help OA stay within two. The Tigers cut the lead in half in the second, as Kaydance Derba buried a pair of threes and Avery Gamble added three more points. Kara Santos had seven in the frame for Mansfield and Wager had five. Wager caught fire in the third, hitting a pair of threes and scoring 10 of Mansfield’s 16 points. Wager added eight more in the fourth, half of Mansfield’s total, and Olivia Salisbury went 3-for-3 at the line to put the game away. Santos scored 16 and Ella Palanza chipped in with six. Kamryn Derba had 13 of her team-high 18 and Gamble had eight of her 11 in the second half to try and keep the Tigers close. Hilliard and Kaydance Derba each finished with seven points.
North Attleboro, 47 @ Milford, 43 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Boys Hockey
King Philip @ Arlington Catholic, 8:30 (@ Ed Burns Arena)
Girls Hockey
Franklin, 4 vs. Leominster, 1 – Final
Thursday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 12/29/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Basketball
Canton, 33 vs. Randolph, 41 – Final – Canton made a run to start the fourth quarter but Randolph never surrendered the lead and held on to win the inaugural Derrick Snowden Memorial Holiday championship. The Blue Devils carried a 35-29 lead into the fourth quarter but buckets from Matt Chafin and Zaza Francoeur pulled the Bulldogs within two points. However, the offense went cold and Randolph added just enough insurance to get the win. Chafin finished with a team-high 10 points while Francoeur had eight points.
Milford, 71 vs. Uxbridge, 49 – Final – Milford scored 15 points or more in all four quarters, pulling away for good with a 21-point fourth quarter in the championship game of the Scarlet Hawk Holiday Invitational. Sophomore Andrew Rivera scored a season-high 22 points, hitting a trio of three-pointers, to pace the Milford offense. Luca Testa had his second straight big game offensively with 18 points and freshman CJ Farrell scored all 11 of his points in the first three quarters.
North Attleboro, 45 @ East Bridgewater, 48 – Final – North Attleboro rallied at the end of the third to build an eight-point lead but East Bridgewater closed out the final five minutes of the game with a 15-4 run to get the win. The Rocketeers trailed 26-22 in the third but rallied for a 13-1 run over the final 2:30 to flip a four point deficit to an eight-point lead. Chris Hanewich scored all nine of his points in the third, seven of which came in the run. His three started it and a layup at the buzzer ended it with Jonnie Obuchowski (12 points) adding four points and Ryan Bannon adding two more. Obuchowski and Chase Frisoli hit back-to-back threes early in the fourth to keep North ahead by eight but East Bridgewater chipped away and cashed in on a turnover with less than a minute to go for the winning three-pointer. Ayden Delaney scored a team-high 14 points for North
Taunton, 73 @ Durfee, 76 – Final – Taunton rallied multiple times throughout the game to get close to Durfee but the Tigers were never quite able to erase a first half 14-point deficit against the Hilltoppers. Durfee jumped out to a 19-9 after a quarter, led by as much as 14 points (23-9), and carried a 35-29 lead into halftime. Durfee exploded for 24 points in the third quarter and led 57-44 going into the fourth. Troy Santos scored 23 of his team-high 28 points in the second half, including five points in the final minute as the Tigers fought all the way back to get within one possession. With under a minute to go, Santos had a traditional three-point play, freshman Jakari Innoncent sank two free throws, Santos added two more free throws, and after a steal with 10 seconds left, Tyson Carter banked in a three to make it 76-73. Durfee inbounded the ball but with just 0.9 seconds left, the Tigers got the foul. Durfee missed both free throws but there wasn’t enough time to get a full court short off on the rebound. Innocent scored a career-high 16 points and senior Chris Perault added 15 points.
King Philip, 74 @ Framingham, 66 – Final – King Philip led by as much as 20 points in the second half and locked in defensively in the fourth when Framingham cut it to three, earning a win in the championship game of the Framingham Holiday Hoopla tournament. Senior Will Laplante had his second straight big game offensively, pouring in a team-high 26 points to earn tournament MVP honors. Laplante scored 11 points in the opening quarter to give KP the lead after one (18-16) while sophomore Tommy Kilroy sank half of his six three-pointers in the second quarter on his way to a career-high 21 points. Kilroy was named to the all-tournament team. Laplante added 10 more in the third, Kilroy tossed in another triple, and Tommy Martorano (15 points) had eight points in the third as KP’s lead ballooned to 20 points. The Flyers fought back to cut the deficit to three but KP forced eight fourth quarter turnovers to hold on.
Girls Basketball
Foxboro, 52 @ Wachusett, 61 – Final – Despite 17 points from Camryn Collins, Foxboro suffered its first defeat of the season against a Wachusett team that was in the Div. 1 Final Four last year. Ava Hill chipped in with a dozen points and Addie Ruter had eight points and 14 rebounds.
Mansfield, 58 vs. East Bridgewater, 24 – Final – Mansfield had 11 different scorers to win the consolation round of the Hearts for Hope Tournament. Abby Wager was the top scorer for the Hornets with 21 points and Kara Santos also hit double figures, with 12.
Oliver Ames, 39 vs. Bishop Fenwick, 49 – Final – Kaydance Derba scored 11 points and grabbed four rebounds and freshman Kamryn Derba added nine points and six boards for the Tigers in the consolation round of the Sue Rivard Tournament. Sarah Hilliard chipped in with nine points and five rebounds, while guard Maddie Homer led the team with seven rebounds.
Taunton, 39 vs. Durfee, 49 – Final
Sharon, 40 @ Quincy, 67 – Final – Jasmine Davis scored 22 points, but the Eagles fell in the final of the Quincy Holiday Tournament.
Milford, 33 @ Hopkinton, 31 – Final – Milford held off a furious Hopkinton comeback in the closing quarter to secure its first win of the season. The Hawks held Hopkinton to only 16 points through the first 24 minutes but then the Hillers exploded for 15 in the final quarter. Aliza Syed scored a team-high 10 points for the Hawks, including five of their 10 points in the fourth to hold on for the win. Freshman Katelyn Kearnan had seven points and Brooke Ferreira scored six, as well as taking a critical charge late in the game.
North Attleboro, 35 vs. Holliston, 43 – Final – Even without senior Ava McKeon, North battled throughout and trailed by only four going into the fourth quarter, but the Rocketeers only scored five points in the final eight minutes and the Panthers pulled out the win. The game was tied 22-22 late in the opening half, but Holliston finished the half on a 7-0 run to take a lead that it wouldn’t relinquish. Katie Corsetti scored 10 points to pace North, while Sam Faria added nine.
King Philip, 50 vs. Shrewsbury, 35 – Final – After a tough loss last night, the Warriors bounced back with an impressive win on Thursday morning in the consolation game of the Holiday Hoopla Tournament. Maddie Paschke and Emily Sawyer each scored 14 points to help KP pick up the win. Shrewsbury held an 11-8 lead after one quarter, but KP clicked into gear in the second, outscoring the Colonials 16-6, to grab the lead. Paschke scored seven points in the second and Jackie Bonner added five. Jessi Persky, Jordan Bennett, and Bonner each knocked down threes to keep the lead at seven after three quarters. KP put the game away with a 15-7 fourth. Sawyer scored six points, Paschke got an and-one, and Kylie Watson and Kaelyn Clancy each hit from beyond the arc to seal the victory for the Warriors. KP made seven threes as a team.
Boys Hockey
Foxboro @ Dartmouth, 4:30 (@ Hetland Arena)
Oliver Ames, 5 vs. Old Rochester, 3 – Final – Oliver Ames senior Jack Perron potted his second goal of the game with three minutes to go to break a 3-3 tie and Matt Lawson tacked on an empty net goal to give the Tigers a 5-3 win over Old Rochester in the Dartmouth Holiday Tournament championship. OA led 1-0 at the end of the first and the score stayed the game going into the third. Old Rochester battled back to tie it at 3-3 before Perron and Lawson ended it. Freshman Brendan Teehan scored his first career goal and Jack Corey also scored for OA.
King Philip, 8 vs. North Quincy, 1 – Final
Stoughton/Brockton, 7 vs. Tri-County, 2 – Final – Stoughton/Brockton exploded for seven goals to capture the Bellingham Christmas Tournament championship with a 7-2 win over Tri-County. Colby Strunk led the charge with a hat trick while Sean Farley lit the lamp twice in the win. Ryan Summers and Anthony DeSoura each added one goal while Sean McGowan had a solid performance in net for the Black Knights.
Girls Hockey
Franklin, 1 vs. Longmeadow, 4 – Final – Longmeadow added a late power play goal and an empty netter to pull away in the third period. Julia Flynn scored the lone goal for the Panthers with an end-to-end rush.
King Philip, 1 vs. Medway/Ashland, 2 – Final (OT) – Kelly Holmes scored the lone goal for KP and Mallory Johnston continued her strong play in net, making 36 saves. KP will face Natick tomorrow in the consolation round of the Medway New Year’s Classic.