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2024 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2024 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse Preview
Attleboro
2023 Record: 5-13
2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Jim Black
Attleboro begins a new chapter in team history as Jim Black takes over at the helm as the program enters its 10th season at the varsity level.
Black is joined by program founder and former head coach Kevin Koppy on the sideline along with Hunter Andruzzi, a former All-American from the Wheeler School, as the defensive coordinator with the hopes of getting a Bombardiers squad — that was just a few spots outside of the state tournament a year ago — into playoff contention. The strength of the Bombardiers’ returners lies in the defense. Senior captain John Wheaton has a ton of experience and is very strong defensively while twin brother Harry Wheaton is one of the top returning goalies in the league and already has 660 career saves.
Senior Matt Silva is another key piece defensively and provides a lot of leadership, and along with both John and Harry Wheaton, gives Attleboro a strong defensive foundation defensively. The Bombardiers graduated the majority of its offensive production from last year, losing its top four point producers. But that means there is plenty of opportunity for new faces to step up. Juniors Cam Willard and Nate Conroy are two potential candidates along with sophomore Landon Vieira, who had a strong rookie season, while senior Tyler Graney will be a welcome addition when cleared. In the midfield, senior Nick Fernandes sets the pace with his speed, while juniors Logan Pembroke, Brody Shaw, Dean Knutson, and Mikey Sawyer are all in the mix to make an impact.
“We are very focused on our ‘New Chapter’ and building collectively not individually,” Black said. “Our mantra is ‘Be The We’ with the emphasis on team, not individuality. In the past, it has seemed that the focus was on individuals and specific matchups. My staff and I are focused on building through our season, understanding that one game doesn’t make or break us. We will be the hardest working, best in shape, positively focused crew in our league with our eyes on breaking into the MIAA D1 playoffs.”
Canton
2023 Record: 8-13
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Tommy Galvin
As Canton looks to build off last year’s playoff appearance, it will lean heavily on its defense to do so.
The Bulldogs lost three of their top four scorers from last year from graduation and other departures so second-year head coach Tommy Galvin will need his veteran defensive group to help keep the team competitive as new faces emerge on the offensive end. Senior captain Pat Drury will be the backbone of the squad this year and is one of the top returning goalies in the Hockomock League. Canton also boasts a lot of experience returning in front of Drury with Seamus Brown, Nick Crowe, Colin Blake, Brannen Morris, and Oisin Brogan all back in the mix while sophomore Jake Marcell is a new addition to that unit who can contribute right away.
With most of its offensive production gone, Canton will look for senior Brendan Tourgee to anchor the attacking group. Tourgee, a captain and a four-year starter, was third on the team in points a year ago with 19 goals and 30 assists. Junior Dillon Albert will be another player to keep an eye on offensively and sophomore Cullen O’Brien will look to spark the Bulldogs attack as well. Nolan Harney and Max Eagles are also in line for increased roles this season.
“I am excited to see what this group can accomplish this year,” Galvin said. “This year’s captains Brendan Tourgee, Pat Drury, and Colin Blake are fantastic leaders and I am very fortunate to have them as role models for my younger guys. I am looking forward to the season.”
Foxboro
2023 Record: 8-12
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 3 Round of 16
Coach: Greg Keefe
It’s a brand new chapter for the Foxboro lacrosse after program founder Matt Noone stepped down following 20 years at the helm. There will still be a familiar face on the sidelines for the Warriors though as longtime assistant Greg Keefe takes over the reigns.
Despite finishing under .500 during the regular season, the Warriors proved they were better than their record by not only earning a home game in the tournament but picking up a win; then nearly knocked off #3 Newburyport in the next round. Losing leading scorer Conor Noone (67 points) will be tough but the Warriors have their next two top scorers back in the mix. Junior Jon Sacchetti had a great sophomore year and had 23 goals and 10 assists in the regular season and Tony Sulham, who is out due to injury to start the season, had 34 goals and five helpers. Foxboro also gets a big boost with the return of senior attack Lincoln Moore, the 2022 HockomockSports Underclassman of the Year. Moore missed nearly all of last year before returning to bolster Foxboro’s playoff run.
Senior Adam Addeche returns in the cage for the Warriors and is one of the top returning goalies in the Hock. That will give Foxboro a solid foundation defensively while the experience of three-year starter Jack Sullivan and two-year starter Jaiden Jean will give the Warriors a stout defensive group. In the midfield, senior Ian Foley will look to contribute on the offensive end while senior Ryan Cotter is a strong two-way middie that will provide a lot of leadership for a young group of midfielders.
“An increase in numbers in the program from the previous years is cause for a lot of optimism,” Keefe said. “We will have a good mix of upper and underclassmen playing important roles this season. We have a challenging non-league schedule and the new coaching staff is excited to be working with this group of players led by our seniors and we are looking for a better outcome in 2024 than in 2023.”
Franklin
2023 Record: 19-2
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 8 (Kelley-Rex champions)
Coach: Lou Verrochi
The Hockomock League has run through Franklin for a long stretch but if the Panthers are to secure an 11th straight Kelley-Rex crown, they will need a lot of players to step up.
Franklin graduated a sizable and incredibly talented group that featured four All-Americans, including the three-headed attack monster of Luke Davis, Jayden Consigli, and Tyler Sacchetti who combined for over 200 goals last year. The good news is Franklin has a lot of talent ready to take their turn including a new talented trio of attackmen in seniors CJ Perro, Dylan McEvoy, and Zach Langevin. The other All-American that is gone is faceoff specialist Justin Alexander; seniors Ben Paterson and Anthony Lampasona will both factor in there and be key two-way middies for the Panthers. Franklin will also get a boost from a talented group of underclassmen eager to contribute.
There’s a lot of talent in the midfield for Franklin with senior captains Drew Hansen (Quinnipiac) and Eddie O’Brien (Saint Anselm) leading the way. Both players were key contributors last year, combining for nearly 70 points during the regular season, and should be even more vital on both ends of the field this year along with senior Ryan Grasso. Franklin brings back a talented senior in Matt Corvi (UMass Boston) in the cage with junior poles Drew McCarthy and Flynn Baker anchoring the defensive unit in front of him.
“We’re looking forward to having a successful season with this group of players,” said Franklin head coach Lou Verrochi. “We have an excellent core of underclassmen that will complement our group of returners.”
King Philip
2023 Record: 13-6
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 8
Coach: Hal Bean
King Philip is coming off a strong 2023 campaign with an impressive 8-2 league record but it came to an abrupt end with an upset in the playoff opener.
With only five seniors graduating from that group, expectations are high going into the 2024 campaign for head coach Hal Bean and the Warriors. King Philip has its top five scorers from last year, including senior Donovan DeVellis who was just one of two Hock players to go over the 100-point plateau during the regular season. DeVellis, who had over 50 goals as a junior, is one of the most experienced and one of the most dangerous attacks in the league. He is joined at attack by sophomore Mason Thompson, who enjoyed a successful rookie season with 25 goals and 27 assists. Junior Pat Weiblen, who missed a good chunk of last year, will give the Warriors another boost offensively.
The midfield also features a bunch of familiar faces with senior captain Noah Minkwitz (40 goals, nine assists), senior Hayden Schmitz (36 goals, 31 assists), and Tommy Kilroy (six goals, 22 assists) all back in the mix. Senior Cullen McCarthy is a strong two-way player in the midfield and will help out a veteran group of defensemen. Seniors Tyler Douglas (three-year starter) and Jack Berthiaume (returning starter) return alongside sophomore Brodie McDoanld to protect the cage, which is now manned by sophomore Finn Cunningham after the graduation of standout James Boldy. Junior Henry Leclair returns to handle faceoffs after winning nearly 60% of them last year.
“This KP team has solid depth and a lot of talent while also being a great group of young men,” said head coach Hal Bean.
Mansfield
2023 Record: 14-7 (Davenport champions)
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 16
Coach: Tim Frias
After going 10 seasons between league titles, Mansfield doesn’t plan to wait that long to win another. With a strong core of players back from last year’s 14-win Davenport division winning squad, the Hornets are strong contenders to win it again.
Mansfield will need to fill the voids left by the graduation of leading scorer Drew Sacco and all-league goalie Ryan DeGirolamo, but there are some eager candidates ready to step up. Up front, senior captain Will Riley will lead a relatively young group that will feature returning sophomore Andrew DeGirolamo (19 goals, 32 assists) and freshman Cole Hogencamp. In the cage, the Hornets will turn to sophomore Cam Goff and junior Dillon Butler to battle for time. There is a lot of depth in front of the cage in the defensive unit, anchored by seniors Nolan Bordieri (captain) and James DeGirolamo along with junior Thomas Gormely. Sophomore Nate Pailler will also be in the mix with a trio of LSMs in junior KJ Mahoney, junior Cole Gibson, and freshman Michael Genovese all helping out.
There are a lot of familiar faces in the midfield, starting with captain Andrew Burnham and also featuring fellow seniors Dante Spivak, Logan Pereira, and Ben Grella. Sophomore Nico Smith had a terrific rookie campaign (28 goals, 17 assists) and quickly established himself as one of the best at the faceoff ‘X’ in the league. Sophomore Tommy Vallett is also back with a year of experience and the Hornets will look to get additional contributions from junior Bill Doherty, sophomores Donovan Minton and Will Killroy, and freshmen Walter Stock and Thomas Donovan.
Milford
2023 Record: 9-10
2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Austin Costa
Milford took a big step forward in its second year under head coach Austin Costa and now the Hawks will try to take another one in year three.
The Hawks posted a program-best record a season ago and finished only a couple of spots outside of a tournament berth for the Division 2 state tournament. Milford started seven underclassmen during last year’s campaign, which featured an 8-1 non-league record. Having gained that experience, the Hawks will now look to compete at a higher level against Hockomock foes. Up front will feature a familiar face in junior Jayden Martins, who enters his third year as a starter and is coming off a successful sophomore campaign with 40 goals. On the other end of the field, sophomore Anthony Mastroianni will take over as the starting goalie in the cage and already has some varsity experience coming into the year.
Milford has a lot of experience in the middle of the field, starting with sophomore specialist Henry Baldic, who emerged as a reliable option at the ‘X’ with a 64% win rate last year and will help aid Martins in the attack. Sophomore Jason Stokes led the Hawks in assists a year ago and is back in the midfield along with juniors Anthony Maietta and Robbie DeGasperis, who are both strong two-way players who help on both ends of the field. Sophomores Garren Fraunfelter, Ricky Nashawaty, and Sullivan Driscoll will all be in the mix to help out in the midfield as well. Patrolling in front of the Hawks goal, Costa has returning sophomores Ryan Burns and Dylan Burns, who both started last year and will look to bolster the Hawks defensively while newcomer sophomore Thomas Sousa should contribute right away.
“Last year, we made big strides as a program,” Costs said. “Finishing the season with a school best, 9-10 record, we are looking to only build on that and continue to make strides in the right direction. This year we are looking to take the next step to be more competitive in the Hockomock League and look to challenge teams in both the Kelley-Rex and Davenport. We maintain a very young core, with no seniors returning on the roster.”
North Attleboro
2023 Record: 10-9
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Ryan Izzo
With key pieces returning to the lineup all over the field, North Attleboro is aiming to get back to the postseason under second-year head coach Ryan Izzo.
The Rocketeers graduated a sizable senior class — over a dozen — from last year’s squad that won 10 games and earned a postseason berth in the D2 tournament. Izzo will be leaning on the group of returning players and a strong group of new additions to compete in a competitive Kelley-Rex division. Senior captains Connor Rajotte and Lucas Mattson will be counted for their leadership both on and off of the field this season. Rajotte will anchor the defense while Mattson returns as one of the top faceoff specialists in the Hock. The Rocketeers will turn to sophomore Conor Casey to take over in the cage this season.
There are a lot of familiar faces in the midfield and attack this year. While the Rocketeers will need contributions from all over, junior Luke Antonetti returns to spearhead the attack up front. Junior Brady Backner has a lot of varsity experience and will feature both in the attack and in the midfield while junior Andrew Schmidt and sophomore Ryan Backner are key pieces back in the North Attleboro midfield group. Senior Chris Hanewich joins the team and will look to bolster the midfield unit, sophomore Frankie Strachan will work along with Rajotte defensively, and sophomore Nathan Rivera could be a spark offensively for North.
“This year’s team will need key contributions from everyone,” Izzo said. “Our emphasis is on ‘Do your job.'”
Oliver Ames
2023 Record: 10-9
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Ben Devlin
Oliver Ames got back to the state tournament last year after a short hiatus and with a majority of its lineup back in the mix, the Tigers will try to make it two years in a row in the postseason.
It’s hard to ignore that OA graduated some key pieces from its 10-win squad a year ago including the program’s all-time leading scorer in Ben Reardon (66 goals in 2023) and three-year starter Noah Isleib, who is now playing collegiately at the University of St. Joseph. But in total, the Tigers only graduated six players so the majority of the roster is back for head coach Ben Devlin. Offensively, there is still plenty of production back in the mix including senior captain Ryan Jaco (29 goals, 18 assists), senior captain Evan Jaco, senior attack Alex McAndrew (12 goals, 15 assists), and senior Owen Bourne. Junior Shaun Teehan had a tremendous sophomore season with 30 goals and 19 assists and the Tigers have a couple of new additions in freshmen attack Lucas Gangi and freshman midfielder Thomas Hern that could make an immediate impact.
There is a lot of experience on the defensive end for the Tigers, including three returning starters. Jack Corey is back for a second season at LSM, Landon Grothe is a four-year starter on defense, and Liam Dunlap has been a solid contributor for the past two seasons. On top of experience, there is a lot of depth defensively for OA with freshman Colin Howarth expected to contribute right away while juniors Bryce Deibel and Rory Gallagher along with sophomore Lawrence Dear all competing for playing time. Junior John Pedro also adds a layer to the defense from his defensive middie spot. Replacing Isleib will be one of the big questions but Devlin has some capable choices. Ethan St. Jean has served as the backup for the past couple of seasons and played well in limited minutes while sophomore Ryan Billie and freshmen Logan McAndrew and Jason Campanella are all in the mix.
“I think our depth is better this year than it’s been in the past, led by our largest incoming freshman class in at least eight years,” Devilin said. “Our goal is always to win enough games to qualify for the tourney and see what happens from there. The Hock continues to be one of the best lacrosse leagues in the state making it a difficult run during the season. Going up against some of the best players and coaches in the state on a daily basis, will make our program better in the long run.”
Sharon
2023 Record: 14-5
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 16
Coach: Jon Shocket
The Eagles return their entire starting lineup from last year and have plans on being a top contender in the Davenport division after finishing in a tie for second in 2023.
Sharon had one of the top defenses in the league last year with just over seven goals allowed per game and the Eagles have all of the pieces back there. Junior Matt Powers is back in the cage and ready to build off a solid sophomore campaign and will have an experienced group of veteran defensemen in front of him. Junior Zach Bernstein was one of two Eagles to earn all-league status last year and has senior Jaden Segal and junior captain Ben Goldberg with him in what should be one of the tougher units to score against.
The midfield is loaded with seniors, starting with senior captain Ryan Brown. Brown was the other Eagle to be named a Hockomock all star last year and was the team’s leading scorer with 41 goals and 27 assists in the regular season, finishing top 10 in the Hock in points. Also returning are Gabe Korn (16 goals, 12 assists) and Jordan Weisman (20 goals, 27 assists) to aid the attack while defensive middies Ronan Widland (captain), Edward Bondar, and Duncan Seaman — all seniors — are all strong two-way players that will be important pieces on both ends of the field.
Up front, Sharon boasts a talented trio of seniors in Sam Rothbaum (34 goals, 22 assists), Jake Kaufman (24 goals, four assists), and Dylan Cummings (35 goals, 19 assists). Look for Ian Ford, Jordan Burt, and Elijah Carmody to also contribute this year for the Eagles.
Stoughton
2023 Record: N/A
2023 Finish: N/A
Coach: Sean Rockwood
After two years away from the varsity level, Stoughton is back with a new coach and an increased number of participants in hopes of growing into a competitor in the Hockomock League.
First-year head coach Sean Rockwood has nearly doubled the number of players in the program from the past two years, highlighted by a large senior class that features 18 players. Combine that with some promising sophomores and a healthy number of freshmen in the program and the Black Knights look to be headed in the right direction. The Knights have leadership all over the field with senior captain Sean McGowan, a Norwich commit, as the backbone of the defense in net, senior captain Jack Carr as an attackman, and senior captain Jonathan Goncalves anchoring the midfield.
Stoughton also has seniors Anthony DeSousa and Zac DeSousa to provide a punch offensively in the attack. While the Knights do have a large senior class, they will need some younger players to step into the lineup and contribute. Sophomore transfer Sean Hutchinson Rockwood should provide a boost on the offensive end, while the underclassmen trio of sophomores Xavier Vicente and Jackson Arnold along with freshman Aidan Moriarty will be counted on defensively.
“Our guys have a strong leadership within the large senior group, the young guys are assuming the role in the varsity world very well,” Rockwood said. “We will have a strong group returning next year, along with a healthy number of freshmen incoming as well.”
Taunton
2023 Record: 4-12
2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Brendan Chambers
Taunton picked up four wins in its return to varsity last year and now the Tigers will try to build upon that during the 2024 campaign and beyond.
Of course, that next step will come with obstacles as Taunton graduated the majority of its offensive production from last year. That means longtime head coach Brendan Chambers will look for some new faces to take advantage of the opportunities presented. Senior captain Blake Mitchell will be a focal point in the midfield and he will be a big piece of the offense after missing all of last year due to an injury. Junior Dylan Simmons saw more time as the season progressed last year and will be in line for an expanded role in 2024. A pair of sophomore newcomers will also be key on the offensive end with Braden LaChance and Jake Pereira looking to make some noise up front for the Tigers.
Taunton will lean on its defense because of the experience there, starting with returning goalie Oren Cullins. Cullins, just a sophomore, had some big performances against some of the top teams in the league and will be among the top goalies in the Hock this year. In front of him, junior Landen Rodrigues and sophomore Riley Mellin highlight a young but hungry defensive unit. Chambers is also looking for a large group of first-year seniors to fill in the gaps from graduation.
“In our second year as returning to varsity we look to close the gap and compete with other Hock programs in similar positions as ours, and elevate our compete level against those who set the high standards of play the Hock is known for,” Chambers said.
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Saturday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 04/22/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
Mansfield, 4 vs. North Quincy, 2 – Final – Mansfield completed a terrific week, going 3-0 with wins over Bridgewater-Raynham, St. John’s Prep, and North Quincy. Trailing by a run through three innings, Mansfield pushed across a single run in each of the fourth and fifth innings, tacking on two key insurance runs in the sixth inning. Junior Wyatt Bolduc led off the fourth with a single, advanced to third on a fly ball to right, and came home to score on an RBI ground out from junior Matt DeShiro to make it 1-1. In the fifth, junior Brian Butler led off with a single, moved to third on a pinch hit single from junior Matt Tyron, took third on a single from Aidan Jones, and scored on a sac fly from junior Connor Curtis to make it 2-1. Mansfield scored for the third straight inning as senior Sam Martin and DeShiro had back-to-back singles, and the bases were loaded after an intentional walk to junior Jake Maydak. A balk brought Martin home and an RBI double but Butler scored DeShiro to make it 4-1. North Quincy got one back in the top of the seventh, and brought the go-ahead run up with runners on the corners, but DeShiro (2IP, 1ER, 4H, 0BB, 2K) closed it out for the save. Sophomore lefty Luke Rogan earned the win, allowing one run in the top of the first inning, scattering five hits and three walks in five innings of work.
Oliver Ames, 7 vs. New Bedford, 11 – Final – Oliver Ames clawed its way back into the game but the Tigers couldn’t overcome a six-run first inning from visiting New Bedford. Sophomore Harrison Fitzpatrick had a strong day from the leadoff spot, going 3-for-4 with a run scored while senior Ryan Lemay added two hits, including a double, and scored twice. Jack Morley (RBI), Patrick Finnerty (triple, RBI, run), Thomas Whiteside, and Jake Willard (run) each had a hit for OA.
Softball
Milford, 4 @ Hopedale, 2 – Final – After falling behind by two runs in the second inning, Milford rallied for four runs over the final two innings to pull off a comeback win over neighboring Hopedale. Ava Baglione and Cae Pellegrini both reached to start the sixth inning, and the former came home on a single from Camille Bonina to cut the deficit in half. Maeve Williams came through with a huge two-out double to score both Pellegrini and Bonina to put the Scarlet Hawks in front for the first time. Pellegrini added a two-out RBI single in the top of the seventh, scoring Olivia Baglione to extend the lead to 4-1. Maeve Driscoll eared the win, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks, striking out four in a complete game performance.
Boys Lacrosse
Foxboro, 9 vs. Scituate, 11 – Final – Foxboro came up just short in a consolation contest of the Chowda Cup, falling 11-9 to Scituate. Tony Sulham led the offense with three goals while Ryan Cotter, John Sacchetti, and Conor Noone (two assists) each had two goals for Foxboro. Adam Addeche made eight saves for the Warriors.
Franklin, 8 @ St. John’s Prep, 16 – Final – Franklin stayed close with the top team in the state through three quarters before Prep put the game away late. Luke Davis continued his strong start to the season with two goals and two helpers, while Jayden Consigli had a hat trick and Tyler Sacchetti added a pair of goals. Justin Alexander had his toughest test of the season but won 15-of-28 face-offs. Michael Galvin made five stops in goal and Matt Corvi added three saves.
Mansfield, 10 vs. Hanover, 8 – Final – Mansfield closed out the Chowda Cup with a solid win, finishing 2-1 in the tournament. Drew Sacco (assist) and freshmen Nico Smith and Donovan Minton all scored two goals apiece. Tommy Smith and freshmen Tommy Vallett and Andrew DeGirolamo (three assists) each found the back of the net once. Goalie Ryan DeGirolamo also got involved in the attack with a goal and an assist, while making 26 saves to help the Hornets pull out the win.
Oliver Ames, 9 @ Ashland, 5 – Final – Jake Manthous won all but one faceoff attempts to help Oliver Ames earn its second win over Ashland this week. Manthous went 12-for-13 on faceoffs while Noah Isleib was strong in net with nine saves. Ben Reardon paced the offense with four goals and an assist, Ryan Jaco added two goals, while Shaun Teehan (two assists), Landon Grothe, and Manthous each scored once.
Thursday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 04/13/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
Attleboro, 11 @ Oliver Ames, 6 – Final – Attleboro scored all of its runs in the final three innings, including a seven-run outburst in the sixth inning, to complete a comeback win on the road at Frothingham Park. The Tigers built their lead in the early innings as Jack Perron and Nick Ferrini scored in the second inning, Ian Kelly drove in Jack Morley (three hits) with an RBI single in the third, and Thomas Whiteside came home to score in the fourth for a 4-1 lead. Aiden Hochwarter’s second RBI of the game cut the deficit to two and Casey Victorio drew a bases loaded walk to get the visitors within a run after five innings. In the top of the sixth, Brody McKenna roped an RBI single to right to tie the game, Jackson Huntington continued his strong week with a two-run double, Matt Harvie singled in another Attleboro run, Danny Johnson brought in a run with a bases loaded walk, Harvie scored on a wild pitch, and Victorio scored when Cooper Johnson grounded into a fielder’s choice to push Attleboro’s lead to 10-4. Harvie scored Hochwarter (triple) in the top of the sixth to get Attleboro’s 11th. Patrick Finnerty had an RBI triple in the bottom of the seventh and scored on an RBI from Kelly, but the Tigers couldn’t cut into the deficit any further. Owen Lombardo and Ryan Landry each pitched a scoreless inning in relief for Attleboro with the latter earning the win.
Softball
Oliver Ames, 0 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final – Attleboro managed just one hit but it was enough as Lily Routhier tossed a complete game shutout and the Bombardiers held on against OA. The lone run of the game came in the bottom of the first inning as Sarah Maher reached on an error to lead off the inning. After stealing second, Maher took third after a fly ball was caught in right field. Routhier grounded out to second but it was enough to bring Maher home to make it 1-0. Routhier scattered five hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings, striking out six, and had just one runner reach third, but she induced a grounder back to the circle for the final out in the fifth inning. Katie Melendy pitched well for OA, giving up just the one hit and three walks, one unearned run, and struck out a pair.
Boys Lacrosse
Attleboro, 23 vs. Norton, 0 – Final
Foxboro, 5 vs. Cohasset, 14 – Final
Oliver Ames, 10 vs. Middleboro, 0 – Final – Behind a strong defensive performance, Oliver Ames pitched a shutout of visiting Middleboro. Noah Isleib made eight saves in net to earn the shutout while Jack Corey, Landon Grothe, Liam Dunlap, Lawrence Dear, and Bryce Deibel all played well defensively for the Tigers. Sophomore Shaun Teehan paced the offense with four goals while Ben Reardon and Ryan Jaco each scored twice in the win. Victor Romeiro and Grothe each added one goal for OA.
Girls Lacrosse
Attleboro, 18 @ Norton, 5 – Final
Foxboro, 9 @ Cohasset, 8 – Final (OT) – Foxboro’s Val Beigel capped a big performance with the game-winning goal with just under two minutes left in overtime to hand the Warriors a key early season win over perennial state power Cohasset. The Warriors had to climb out of an early 3-0 hole, cutting the deficit down to just one goal (4-3) at halftime. The Skippers stayed ahead for most of the second half but Foxboro continually came back to pull even. After the Warriors hit the post with just over a minute left, Cohasset did the same at the buzzer of regulation. In the extra period, Beigel cut in front of goal, took a nice pass and deposited her fifth goal of the game to give Foxboro the win. Paige Curran finished with two goals and two assists, Mary Collins (assist) and Addie Riley reach scored once, and Mya Waryas notched one helper. Sophomore Audrey Campbell made six saves in the win.
Milford, 10 vs. Norwood, 17 – Final – Milford rallied from an early five-goal deficit to get within one but the Hawks couldn’t get any closer in a non-league loss to Norwood. The Mustangs’ 5-0 lead dwindled to 8-7 but a quick three-goal spurt gave the visitors an 11-7 edge at halftime. Emily Croteau crossed the 100-point threshold with five goals and an assist to pace the Hawks’ offense. Carly Haley added two goals and three assists, TJ Downing scored twice, and Erin Michelson chipped in with a goal and an assist. Alexa Landry, Jordan Douglas, and Caitlyn Banger each had an assist for Milford.
Oliver Ames @ Middleboro – Postponed to TBD.
Boys Tennis
Oliver Ames, 3 @ Attleboro, 2 – Final – Behind a sweep of singles action, Oliver Ames returned home with a close win over Attleboro. Nick Westerbeke overcome a one-set deficit to win two straight, clinching the victory with an 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 win at first singles. Alex Efremidas added a 6-0, 6-2 win at second singles and Patrick Dolan secured a 6-3, 6-1 verdict at third singles for OA. Attleboro’s Luke Hinton and Brady Rosen notched a 6-0, 6-4 win at first doubles while the team of Clay Tyler and Noem Cook continued to play well with a hard-fought 6-3, 2-6, 10-8 win at second doubles.
Girls Tennis
Attleboro, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 4 – Final – Oliver Ames notched its second straight win and fourth overall on the season, taking down a shorthanded Attleboro squad at home. Hannah Farber continued her strong start to the year with a 6-2, 6-2 win at first singles, Olivia Querzoli took a 6-1, 6-1 decision at second singles, and Stella Zacho emerged from her third singles match with a 7-5, 6-2 win. The Tigers added one more win from doubles action as Marina Mierzwinski and Ella Mierzwinski secured a 6-4, 6-1 win at first doubles. Attleboro’s Caroline Lynch-Bartek and Jenny Morin made their varsity debuts with a come-from-behind 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 win at second doubles.
Thursday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 04/06/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
Canton, 14 @ Norwell, 11 – Final – The Bulldogs scored in double digits for the third straight game to start the season and picked up their third win. Canton’s offense was on fire from the start, as the visitors scored five in the first and went into the bottom of the fifth leading 12-1. Norwell made it interesting with three in the fifth and then six runs in the sixth. The Clippers added a seventh run in the final inning but Canton had done enough to improve to 3-0. Owen Lane was 0-for-2 in the leadoff spot, but he drew three walks and scored three runs. Lane also pitched the first four innings and allowed just one earned run. Matt Chafin was 2-for-2 with a walk and four runs scored. Jack Digirolamo was 3-for-4 with a double and four RBI. Hayden Rose also drove in four runs, while Nick (two RBI) and Andrew Gillis (two runs) each had two hits. Digirolamo closed out the game, throwing the final 1-1/3 innings, striking out three and allowing one run.
Mansfield, 1 vs. Bishop Feehan, 9 – Final
Softball
Canton, 10 @ Rockland, 3 – Final – Shaelyn Murphy went the distance, striking out 13 batters to win her second game in as many days. Murphy also helped herself with two hits and two RBI. Olivia Mackwell powered the Canton offense with four hits and four RBI. Kailyn Durham had three hits and made a great defensive play in center. Jess Wright and Chloe Guerschuny added two hits apiece for the Bulldogs.
Boys Lacrosse
Attleboro, 5 @ Oliver Ames, 6 – Final – Oliver Ames overcame a two-goal deficit midway through the fourth quarter to pull out a win against visiting Attleboro. Ryan Jaco scored the game-winning goal with 30 seconds left to cap the comeback and complete a hat trick. Jason Zalis, Landon Grothe, Liam Dunlap and Lawrence Dear all played well on defense for the Tigers while Noah Isleib recorded 12 saves in net.
Canton, 5 @ Mansfield, 14 – Final – Click here for a photo gallery of this game – Mansfield junior Tommy Smith and freshman Nico Smith each scored four goals to lead the Hornets to a win over Davenport rival Canton. Both Tommy Smith and Nico Smith, along with Drew Sacco (two goals), scored early to give Mansfield a three-goal lead and the Hornets never relinquished that advantage. Cody Gordon added two goals an an assist, Andrew DeGirolamo had a goal and two assists, and Grady Sullivan had one goal and one assist. Senior Jeff Chaput and freshman Ethan Keleher each scored twice for Canton, AJ Thomas scored once, and Brendan Tourgee had three assists. Ryan DeGirolamo made 12 saves in net for Mansfield while Thomas Gormley had a strong game defensively. Canton’s Pat Drury had nine saves.
Foxboro, 18 @ Taunton, 1 – Final – Foxboro won for the second straight game to start the season. Michael McCabe had a goal and an assist in the win, while Michael DeBarros, Josiah Lewis, and Evan Vieira also found the back of the net for the Warriors, each recording their first varsity points. Freshman Cam Deleskey added two goals in the win.
North Attleboro, 8 @ King Philip, 11 – Final – King Philip raced out to a three-goal lead in the first quarter and stayed ahead of the visiting Rocketeers the rest of the way for an 11-8 win. Donovan DeVellis led the offensive charge for the hosts with a team-high seven points, scoring a hat trick and adding four assists for the Warriors, who held a 7-5 advantage at half. Hayden Schmitz also had a hat trick for KP and added two assists, Noah Minkwitz notched a pair of goals and a pair of helpers while Mason Thompson (two assists), Alex Viscusi, and Aiden McCarthy each scored once. Henry LeClair added an assist while senior goalie James Boldy had a strong game in net, turning away a handful of point blank chances from North.
Milford, 1 @ Sharon, 14 – Final
Girls Lacrosse
Oliver Ames, 13 @ Attleboro, 11 – Final – The Tigers erased a six-goal halftime deficit to stun the Bombardiers on the road. Attleboro had a terrific first half as Addy Papagolos’ six draw controls led the Bombardiers to a 9-3 lead at the break. OA opened the second half with four straight goals to get back into it and used that momentum, outscoring the hots 6-1 down the stretch. Catie Wilson and Erin Cottam paced OA with four goals apiece while Leanna Hudson added three and Kayla Magit had two goals and four assists. Attleboro’s Bella Cavallini and Amelia Collins each had three goals, Molly Moore found the back of the net twice, and Papagolos, Makenah Stokes, and Gigi Sprovieri each had one. Jordan Mooney chipped in with a pair of assists for Attleboro.
Mansfield, 6 @ Canton, 13 – Final – Emily McCabe scored six times and dished out three assists to lead Canton to an important division win over Mansfield. McCabe scored the 100th goal of her career in the win. Ella Yeaton added a hat trick and Devan Spinale had two goals and two assists for the Bulldogs, who got eight saves from goalie Ashley Balunas. Canton led by two at halftime but turned it on in the second half with a 6-1 run. Mansfield got goals from Tessa Johnson, Lola Varricchione, Maeve Anastasia, Rose Maher (two assists), Ella Palanza, and Stella Moore. Caitlyn Zajac made 10 saves to keep the Hornets in it.
Taunton, 1 @ Foxboro, 19 – Final – Seven different players found the back of the net for the Warriors, who wrapped up a perfect 3-0 opening week of the season. Paige Curran sparked Foxboro’s attack with five goals an three assists and Cate Noone added four tallies and a pair of helpers. Mya Waryas had a hat trick and two assists, while Val Beigel, Mary Collins (three assists), and Grace Riley (two assists) each scored twice. Addie Riley added a goal for Foxboro. Audrey Campbell made three stops and Sofia Lucente had one save to get the win.
Franklin, 19 @ Stoughton, 1 – Final – Fifteen Panthers scored on Thursday, as the perennial Hock power took on the first-year program. Vera Hansen, Maeve Grasso, Norah MacCallum, Raena Crandall, Erin Peterson, Ella Griffin, Morgan Lovell, Abby O’Rourke, and Juliana Owen all scored their first career goals for the Panthers. Ella Mahoney and Maise Streeseman both played well in goal to secure the win.
King Philip, 17 @ North Attleboro, 3 – Final – King Philip secured its third win of the young season, this time with a big win over North Attleboro on the road. Makenzie McDevitt (two assists), Abby MacDonald (assist), and Nikki McDonald (assist) paced the offense with four goals apiece while Sammy Cloutier added a goal and three helpers. Sierra King had a great defensive effort for KP with three caused turnovers and three ground balls while Kelly Holmes had a strong game in the midfield, commanding the draw.
Sharon, 9 @ Milford, 16 – Final – Buoyed by a big start, Milford earned its first win of the season with a 16-9 decision against visiting Sharon. The Scarlet Hawks raced out to an 8-0 lead and never looked back. The Eagles did make a game of it by going on a 4-1 run to cut the deficit to 9-4 but a three-goal spurt from the hosts just before halftime restored the big lead. Sophomore TJ Downing had a team-high four goals to pace the offense, sophomore Yasmin Martinez added three goals, and sophomore Alexa Landry notched one goal and two assists. Seniors Jordan Douglas (three goals, two assists), Carly Haley (two goals, two assists), Emily Croteau (one goal, two assists), and Ava Lebel (one goal) all played well for Milford. Caitlyn Banger made five saves in the win, Erin Michelson chipped in with a goal and an assist and senior Cailyn Paccico chipped in with one assist. Milford’s Bailey Garte had a team-high four goals while Keira Lydeard finished with a hat trick and one assist.
Boys Tennis
King Philip, 0 @ Xaverian, 5 – Final
North Attleboro vs. Dartmouth – Postponed.
Sharon, 1 vs. Brookline, 4 – Final – Junior Alex Budovalcev was the lone winner for the Eagles, rally from a one-set deficit to win in a third-set super tiebreaker, 4-6, 6-4, 10-8.
Taunton, 5 vs. Durfee, 0 – Final – Taunton won all five matches in straight sets to take down visiting Durfee. Mike Kimmer had the closest match of the day, prevailing from a hard-fought first single match with a 6-4, 7-5 win. Martin Frankimet added a 6-3, 6-0 win at second singles and Heitor Sens completed the singles sweep with a 6-3, 6-3 decision. The team of Collin Lofgren and Derek Desseault only dropped two games, winning 6-0, 6-2 at first doubles while Kenny Dias paired with Rowan Kimmer to secure a 6-2, 6-4 win at second doubles.
Girls Tennis
Milford, 3 vs. Whitinsville Christian, 2 – Final – Milford swept both doubles matches and added one more win in singles action to break into the win column with a 3-2 decision over Whitinsville Christine. The team of Ava Merrill and Lily Bogonis secured the win for the Hawks, prevailing victorious in a three-set thriller at first doubles (6-3, 3-6, 6-2). Milford’s second doubles team of Audrey Brannigan and Paige Caldon earned a 6-1, 6-2 win while Kaylee Whitney earned a 6-3, 6-0 win at second singles.
North Attleboro @ Dartmouth – Postponed.
Taunton, 2 @ Durfee, 3 – Final
Boys Volleyball
King Philip vs. Bellingham, 4:45
Milford, 3 @ Lincoln-Sudbury, 2 – Final
Taunton, 3 vs. Quincy, 0 – Final – Taunton improved to 3-0 to start the season, landing a sweep over visiting Quincy (25-22, 25-18, 25-17). The Tigers’ two setters both continued to play well as Ty Ekstrom dished out eight assists and have four digs while Daniel Freitas had 14 assists and three digs. Matt Freitas and Antonios Dimakis each had five kills, Owen Kelley and Josh Duncan both had four kills, and Bradley Hylander continued to anchor the defense with nine digs and a strong serve receive.