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Thursday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 09/19/24
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Soccer
Oliver Ames, 0 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final – Oliver Ames dominated play, had a handful of quality scoring chances, and hit the woodwork three times but couldn’t get one past Attleboro senior keeper Jayden Ordmandy as the Tigers and Bombardiers finished scoreless at Tozier Cassidy Field. OA senior Jackson Mercieri hit the crossbar on a shot from distance and junior Nick Babanikas had his header clank the post in the first half. Senior Drew Hall also had a shot from inside the area hit off the post and stayed out in the second half. With OA pushing late, the Tigers had a couple of good looks but Ordmandy (eight saves) came up big to preserve the shutout. OA goalie Zack Gilson didn’t have to make a save in the shutout for OA.
North Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final – Franklin scored three unanswered goals in the second half to overcome a halftime deficit against visiting North Attleboro. The Rocketeers claimed the lead with under three minutes left in the first half when Logan Shiner-McCracken latched onto a long ball from Patrick Etienvre, fending off a defender and cutting inside to finish from 12 yards out with his left. Franklin tied the game and took the lead in less than five minutes thanks to senior Garrett Scagliarini. The equalizer came in the 54th minute when Scagliarini placed a free kick from 25 yards out into the upper corner at the near post. Just three minutes later, Alex Connell made a darting run down the right sideline and sent in a low service that Scagliarini buried into the far corner with a one-timer. The Panthers got a key insurance goal with just under five minutes to go as Scaglarini’s flick off a throw in from Josh Rappa was knocked down in the area and cleaned up by senior center back Gabe Terry for his first career goal.
Canton, 0 @ Milford, 5 – Final – Milford jumped out to a lead just five minutes in and never looked back in a convincing 5-0 victory against visiting Canton. Danny Da Silva cleaned up a rebound after Gio Cappelli’s shot was denied to put the hosts up 1-0 early. Tiko Lourenco set up sophomore Bryan Ribeiro to double the lead as his deflected shot found the back of the net. The Hawks erupted for three goals in the second half as Gianelli Caccin scored off a corner (from Lourenco) for the second straight game, Da Silva returned the favor with a through ball to Cappelli to make it 4-0, and Matteus DeJesus capped the scoring after a free kick from Iuri Dias fell to his feet.
Stoughton, 6 @ Taunton, 3 – Final – Stoughton junior Kyle Garrity scored his first career hat trick to lead the Black Knights to a big win on the road over Taunton. Cameron Wilson added a brace and Alex Kozak tallied once in the win.
Foxboro, 0 @ King Philip, 4 – Final – Behind two goals in each half, King Philip broke out of its offensive funk and secured its first win of the season with a 4-0 win over Foxboro. Senior Colin Nolan notched a hat trick to spark the offense for the Warriors while Brad Lynn capped the scoring with KP’s fourth strike. Pranav Srinivasan had a pair of assists while Ben Cochran and Youseff Saad each had one helper in the win.
Mansfield, 2 @ Sharon, 2 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this match. – Sharon stunned Mansfield with a pair of goals less than a minute apart in the first half but Mansfield rallied back with two goals in the second half, including the equalizer with just under two minutes to play. The Hornets seemed to have control for most of the first half of an hour of play but Sharon senior Owen Soby took a throw-in and deposited a shot into the back of the net to put the Eagles ahead in the 29th minute. Just seconds later, Soby battled his way to a ball in the box and was fouled, earning a penalty kick. Junior Diego Martinez calmly slotted a low shot in to give the Eagles the lead, 2-0, at half. Mansfield came back with two goals in the final 15 minutes of the game, first cutting the deficit in half when junior Dom Nassif cleaned up a rebound after senior Amro Hosny’s bid clanked off the crossbar and was ruled to have stayed out. With time ticking away, Mansfield senior Dylan Mullin delivered a long free kick from just beyond midfield that was flicked on in the box from Cooper Austin into the far corner to make it 2-2.
Girls Soccer
Attleboro, 0 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final – Taylor deVos finished from the penalty spot with eight minutes to play, lifting the Tigers to their second win of the season. In a tough, back-and-forth game, Emily Lopes was fouled in the box late in the second half and deVos stepped up to give OA the slim edge. Attleboro’s best chance came in the first half but Tatum O’Brien’s weaving run into the box was saved by OA keeper Janiya Matier.
Milford, 2 @ Canton, 1 – Final – Milford fell behind in the opening minute on Thursday, but the Hawks rallied and picked up the upset victory on the road, moving back over .500 on the season and eclipsing their 2023 win total after just five games. The Bulldogs jumped in front early when Gabriella Berardi scored her third goal in the past two games, assisted by Paige Sullivan. Milford was able to find a groove and started pressing the ball. A foul just outside the 18 gave the visitors the opportunity to get back into the game. Ava Baglione marked her first game back from a wrist injury by firing her free kick through the wall and past the keeper. Milford got the lead in the second half with a big switch of play to the right wing. Kayleigh Tourtellot played the ball back across goal and Kyla Nashawaty was on hand to tap it in. Canton continued to push for the final 20 minutes of the game, but the Hawks were able to hold on for their third win of the year.
King Philip, 1 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final – Dani Lomuscio continued her torrid form at the start of the season, scoring with 10 minutes to play to lift KP to a win over a tenacious Foxboro effort. Lomuscio received a free kick from Ally Pochay and was able to flick it over Foxboro keeper Julia Luck, who had a big game to keep the game scoreless. Foxboro’s defense, including Mia Flanagan, Keira D’Arcy, Sophia Pacella, and Kailey Sullivan, put in a massive shift to keep KP off the board for 70 minutes.
Franklin, 3 @ North Attleboro, 1 – Final – Kelly O’Connor scored twice and assisted a third to help Franklin maintain its unbeaten start to the season. The Panthers scored three times in the first half, with O’Connor getting a pair and assisting on a Vera Hansen goal. Claire Michel and Sophia Horton also recorded assists for the Panthers. North held Franklin scoreless in the second half and got its first goal of the season when Sydney Fortin notched her first varsity goal.
Sharon, 0 @ Mansfield, 4 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this match. Mansfield scored three times in the second half to pull away from visiting Sharon and earn the win in its first game at the newly renovated Alumni Field. Maddie Buckley got the first goal for the Hornets after just six minutes. Aly Fernandes won the ball back on the end line and dropped a pass back to Buckley who looped a shot inside the far post. The score stayed the same through halftime, but midway through the second half Mansfield struck again. Maddie Fernandes hit a perfect, line drive corner to the back post where Lyla Nappa rose highest and nodded home. Three minutes later, Fernandes got on the board herself when her lofted ball from the right wing eluded the keeper’s grasp and dropped over the line. Just four minutes later, Fernandes added her second of the night. Olivia Dunham’s free kick bounced around in the box and Fernandes was in the right spot to slot the loose ball into the bottom corner.
Taunton, 1 @ Stoughton, 1 – Final – Taunton equalized four minutes into the second half and Stoughton settled for its second straight 1-1 draw, keeping the Black Knights in a tie for first place atop the Davenport division. Makenzie O’Connor opened the scoring off an assist from freshman Sarah Janelli, but shortly after the break, Kaylee Lopes found the bottom right corner to tie the game. Marybel DoRosario picked up the assist. Stoughton’s forwards Bianca Casna, Laila Bernard, and Morgan O’Connor kept the pressure on Taunton’s back line, and Tigers keeper Ashlyn Hebert made 17 saves to preserve a point. Taunton nearly snatched the win with a pair of late chances that were inches wide. Tigers coach Dan Borges praised his team’s work ethic in a tough, physical match. Defenders Madison Crowley and Meaghan Cunningham and midfielder Ava Uhl each had big performances for the Tigers, while midfielders Morgan Cook and Lindsey Mitchell and defender Lauren Mitchell stood out for Stoughton.
Volleyball
Attleboro, 3 @ Franklin, 0 – Final – Attleboro prevailed in a very tight first set and used that momentum to run away with a 3-0 sweep (27-25, 25-14, 25-15) on the road against Kelley-Rex rival Franklin. It was a balanced offensive approach as the Bombardiers got strong performances at the net from Julia Leonardo (11 kills, 12 digs), Addie Shelton (12 kills), Olivia Leonardo (seven kills), and Ellie Shelton (five kills) while Haley Carter (24 assists, four aces) and Sophia Jaeger (nine assists) set everything in motion. Sage Young (22 digs) and Julia Mondello (seven digs) boosted the Bombardiers’ defense. Brooke Daniels dished out 18 assists to go along with 11 digs, and the Panthers got five kills apiece from Gianna Laurello, Emerson Delleo (seven digs), and Makayla Kuykendall (16 digs).
Foxboro, 2 vs. West Bridgewater, 3 – Final
Milford, 0 @ King Philip, 3 – Final – After suffering a heartbreaking five-set setback on Wednesday, King Philip bounced back in a big way with a 3-0 sweep (25-21, 25-12, 25-17) of visiting Milford. Seniors Fiona Bailey (nine kills), Jessica Hansen (seven kills), and Avery Reda (six kills) anchored the offense for the Warriors while senior Alex Pauline (18 digs) and junior Mya McCormick (10 digs) played well defensively.
Canton, 3 @ Oliver Ames, 2 – Final – In a battle of Davenport division contenders and Hockomock heavyweights, Canton prevailed with a super tight five-set win over rival Oliver Ames (21-25, 25-20, 25-18, 17-15). “It was a great high school match against a very strong OA team,” relayed Canton head coach Pat Cawley. Senior Sally Hoban had one of the biggest games of her career with 23 kills along with 12 digs and two aces while Charlotte Clyve gave the Dogs a big boost with 12 kills and 11 digs. Chloe Dubuisson, MJ Robbins, and Ife Ajanaku were strong in the middle combining for 11 kills and seven blocks while junior Erin Bigham had a great all-around match with 41 assists, 13 digs, four kills, four blocks, and an ace. Soley Rodriguez Martinez and Melanie McDonough were both strong defensively and at the service line for Canton. OA received strong performances offensively from sophomore Chelsea Wagner (13 kills) and senior Addyson Smock (12 kills), a strong defensive performance from Ava Barth (33 digs), and sophomore Lyla McDonough played well at setter with 26 assists and four aces.
Sharon, 3 @ Taunton, 1 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this match.
Field Hockey
Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final – Franklin scored once in each of the first three quarters to extend its winning streak to seven to start the season with a 3-0 win over a stingy Attleboro squad. Ella Marzullo (from Haley Wernig) scored in the first quarter, Sawyer Whitmore (from Maddie O’Brien and Wernig) converted a corner chance in the second, and Raena Crandall (unassisted) added one in the third for the Panthers. Devon Barry (one save) and Chloe Strassner (four saves) each played a half to combine for the shutout. Attleboro goalie Siany Ortez-Amaya was busy in the net for the Bombardiers, making 19 saves while both Nile Kerr and Cassandra Fisante each had a defensive save. Nora Desrosiers played a great game at the bottom of the diamond alongside Makenzie Aveiro at center defense for the Bombardiers.
Milford, 1 @ King Philip, 7 – Final – King Philip erupted for six goals in the first half and never looked back in a 7-1 verdict over visiting Milford. Sophomore Ella Morgan recorded a hat trick, including two goals in the first quarter, and Makenzie McDevitt scored the other first quarter goal for the Warriors. Kaitlyn Ceurvels, Mia Costa, and Lucy Weineck each netted their first career goals in the win for KP.
Sharon, 2 @ Taunton, 5 – Final – Taunton’s Bella Coughlin scored twice and the Tigers got a goal from three other players in a win at home, 5-2, over visiting Sharon. Coughlin scored twice, one off of an assist from Camryn Emond and the other unassisted, to spearhead the attack. Logan Wade scored a goal and assisted on a tally from Caroline Vallarelli, and Kelsey Rogers added an unassisted goal in the win. Taunton sophomore Kennedy MacEachern made seven saves in net for the Tigers.
Canton, 5 @ Oliver Ames, 0 – Final
Golf
Attleboro, 146 @ Taunton, 154 – Final – Senior Chris McMahon had a strong performance on the course at Segregansett Country Club, leading Attleboro to a key win over Taunton. McMahon birdied the second, fourth, and seventh holes and carded a two-under-par round of 34 to earn medalist honors for the Bombardiers, who finished just two over as a team. Jacob Bettencourt (birdies on five and seven) finished at an even par36 while both Tyler Veronesi and Wes Butler shot 38 on the day. Taunton’s Alex Dias shot a one-over par round of 37 to lead the Tigers, who also got scoring from Colby Emond (38), Jon McGrath (39), and Jameson Vallrelli (40).
Oliver Ames, 158 @ Sharon, 163 – Final – Oliver Ames senior Braden Shapiro fired a medalist round of 37 to lead the Tigers to a crossover win over Sharon. Matthew Drohen added a 38 in the win while Colin Costello (38) and Anthony Rhodes (42) also factored into the scoring for the visiting Tigers. Sharon’s Josh Binder carded a team-low round of 38, Benny Hertzel added a 40, David Kang chipped in with a 40, and both Ethan Sparacino and Sarah Scappaticci finished the day at 43.
Mansfield, 161 @ Milford, 160 – Final – For the second straight day, Milford earned a dramatic one-stroke win, with an identical 160-161 score. A day after edging Sharon on the road by that score, the Hawks got the win at home over Mansfield. Milford’s Zach Hipolito and Mansfield’s Chase McDonald earned co-medalist honors after both shooting a 38 on the day. Robbie DeGasperis (40), Joe Butler (41), and Ricky Nashawaty (41) also scored in the win for Milford. Sophomore Gavin Garnett added a 40 for the Hornets, Brendan Vokey added a 41, and Thomas Gormley, Hayden O’Connor, and Anthony Diieso all shot 42 for Mansfield.
North Attleboro, 148 @ Stoughton, 201 – Final
Foxboro, 151 @ Canton, 159 – Final – Foxboro secured one of its biggest wins of the season with a 151-159 victory on the road at Blue Hill Country Club against division rival Canton. Ryan Wood had his second straight big performance, securing match medalist honors once again after firing an even-par round of 34 for the Warriors. Zac Georgantas added a 37, Mike Ruo shot a 39, and Ryan O’Leary rounded out the scoring with one of his best performances of the season with a 41. Huck McCready had a team-low score of 37 for the hosts, Travis Thomas added a 38, Joey Ryan shot a 41, and Teddy Shuman finished the day with a 43 for the Bulldogs.
2024 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2024 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview
Attleboro
2023 Record: 5-12-2
Coach: Jessica Pink
The Bombardiers boast a relatively young roster but there’s some good experience there and there’s an eagerness to improve on last year’s campaign.
Attleboro returns the backbone of last year’s team in net with senior Siany Ortez Amaya looking to build off a tremendous junior season. Ortez Amaya established herself as one of the top goalies in the league with her play last year, earning a HockomockSports.com First Team selection. As one of the captains, her leadership on the defensive end — a group that will feature some new faces — will be vital. Senior captain Nora Desrosiers has impressed throughout the preseason and is a workhorse for the Bombardiers, making plays all over the field. Her ability to set the tone will be key for a team that features a lot of younger players.
While young, the Bombardiers do have some experienced players looking to take the next step in 2024. Junior Kelsey McCleary begins her third season on varsity and will anchor the Bombardiers’ midfield unit. After graduating one of the top two-way players in Siobhan Landers (Stonehill), McCleary will take on the responsibility of controlling the middle of the field, using her speed to transition Attleboro from defense to offense. Sophomore Megan Huntington made a strong impact as a rookie and will be a key piece in Attleboro’s attack this season, and the Bombardiers have already shown an improvement in their play in the circle this preseason. Defensively, sophomore Cassandra Fisante will try to help fortify a new-look group in front of Ortez Amaya. The Bombardiers graduated three seniors from its back line from a year ago. Additionally, freshman Nile Kerr will factor into Attleboro’s new-look defense while classmate Breanna Aveiro could be an immediate impact player on the offensive end.
“Our team is excited for this new season,” said head coach Jessica Pink. “We are young but bringing in some talented freshmen alongside some skilled returners, many of whom have put in extensive work in the off season. This team is pushing each other in preseason to improve and work hard. I’m looking forward to competing in the Hock and seeing what this team can accomplish!”
2024 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview
Canton
2023 Record: 16-5-0
Coach: Chrissy O’Connor
Canton is almost always one of the more competitive teams in the Hockomock League, and this year looks like it could be a very good one for the Bulldogs.
Longtime head coach Chrissy O’Connor has some talented pieces returning from last year’s 16-win squad, which nearly pulled off an overtime upset of Reading, who went on to win the state championship. The Dogs have their top two scorers from last year back in the mix in sophomore Shannon Lane (22 goals, seven assists in the regular season) and junior Carolyn Schiavo, last year’s HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year, who scored 12 goals and added 15 assists in the regular season. That duo will be complemented by senior and four-year varsity player Izzy Digirolamo, who has a knack for coming up with big plays in big moments. With such a talented and experienced group of offensive players, the Bulldogs have a chance to pick up right where they left off and will certainly be a challenger for the Davenport division title this fall.
Entering last year, the Dogs had a little bit of a question mark at goalie after graduating Hock all-star goalie Carolyn Durand, but those worries were quickly erased by the standout play by Shaelyn Murphy, who quickly established herself as a strong presence between the pipes and earned HockomockSports.com Second Team honors. Canton had one of the best defenses in the league last year with just over a goal a game allowed but there was a good amount of turnover in the defensive group in front of Murphy. Senior Jules Gilchrist will be one familiar face returning in the back while a handful of newcomers are vying for playing time in the back.
“We look forward to getting started with a strong, seasoned offensive unit,” O’Connor said. “With Shealyn in net Canton is ready to get going this season.”
Foxboro
2023 Record: 17-3-1 (Davenport division champions)
Coach: Melissa Bordieri
The Warriors are coming off a terrific 2023 season and in order to replicate that success again this go around, Foxboro will need some new faces to step up.
There’s no hiding the talent the Warriors lost from graduation, including all four of their Hockomock League All Stars and two-time Hock MVP Mary Collins. Just about every senior from last year played an important role in helping Foxboro win the Davenport division and take Sandwich to overtime in the state quarterfinals. Foxboro will lean on some of its experienced returners to take on expanded roles this season. Junior Laine Moore is the top returning goal scorer for the Warriors after 10 goals and five assists last year and has proven she can score in the big games and in the big moments.
Another player to keep an eye on this season is Izzy Leclair, who did a great job facilitating last year. A selfless player, Leclair did a nice job setting up teammates and putting the ball in a good spot, especially on passes into the circle, for others to capitalize on. Sophomore Brynn Allen had a memorable rookie season with Foxboro, contributing to successful seasons for girls basketball and softball on top of her nine-goal field hockey campaign.
franklin
2023 Record: 20-1-1 (Kelley-Rex division champions)
Head Coach: Michelle Hess
Expectations remain sky-high for Franklin, who has dominated the Hockomock League for the last five seasons. Even with some speed bumps coming into the season, Franklin remains the team to beat.
The Panthers have three players who registered over 40 points last year on the roster, but injuries have already played a major factor. The good news is senior Raena Crandall, who finished second in the Hock in the regular season with 50 points (and 59 points including playoffs), is back to spearhead Franklin’s dangerous attack. Senior Haley Wernig, who finished last year with 28 goals and 24 assists, is working her way back into the fold and Franklin expects her to be a main contributor when back healthy. The bad news is senior Emily Carney (29 goals, 19 assists), a centerpiece of the Franklin offense, is out for the year after an injury in lacrosse season.
Franklin has proven time and time again the ability to reload and there are plenty of players on the roster eager to make their mark with this opportunity. Senior Sawyer Whitmore has worked her way into an expanded role this season and will be a key piece in Franklin’s midfield while junior Addi Weiss (eight goals, one assist) is a versatile player that can factor in both as a forward or in the midfield. Sophomore Jossie Camp is another candidate to fill the void and will look to use her speed and skill to become a threat in the middle of the field. Sophomores Ella Marzullo and Cayden Canavan along with freshman Penelope Brady will also be contributors in Franklin’s high-powered offense.
With so many contributors and eye-popping stats on the offensive end, it’s easy to forget just how good Franklin was defensively a season ago. The Panthers only allowed 10 goals all season and just six all regular season. In net, Franklin has two terrific options in senior Chloe Strassner and junior Devon Barry; both saw time throughout the regular season and can be counted on to make big plays. In front of the goal, Franklin returns the majority of its defensive group: senior captain Ella Griffin, senior Maddie O’Brien, and junior Ava Lucente. All three were rock solid in the back and can play just about anywhere in the back four. Freshman Clara Blongastainer has impressed early on this preseason and is a candidate to complete the defensive unit.
“We’re ready to defend our Hockomock Kelly-Rex Championship title,” said Franklin head coach Michelle Hess. “The girls have worked extremely hard in the offseason to prepare. Several new players will be asked to fill some tough spots [due to graduation and injury] but I feel that they have the skill and confidence to do it. We feel confident and ready to accomplish our goal of winning the Hockomock title and are hopeful to once again make it deep into the state tournament. The preseason has been great, so exciting to see all their offseason preparation come together. I have enjoyed getting to know the new players and it’s fun to see the returning players step up into leadership roles. This is a fantastic group of girls and I have no doubt it will be a fun, enjoyable, and successful season. We are most definitely going to miss having Emily Carney on the field but she will be with us on the sidelines leading her teammates as their captain with advice and support.”
King Philip
2023 Record: 15-5-0
Coach: Kaitlyn Wilder
After a 15-win season a year ago, King Philip is looking to blend a mix of veterans and new talent to try and have another successful campaign.
The Warriors had one of the best senior classes last season so filling that void will certainly be a challenge. That includes HockomockSports.com Player of the Year Kelly Holmes, midfielder Mara Boldy (HockomockSports First Team), and defender Bridget King (Second Team). But the cupboard is far from bare for head coach Kaitlyn Wilder and the Warriors plan on being in the division title hunt again this year. Seniors Makenzie McDevitt (Second Team, 21 goals, 10 assists), Abby MacDonald, and Lucy Weineck will anchor the offense for the Warriors while seniors Caitlin O’Brien, Morgan LeBlanc, and Addison Lewis will be reliable, experienced options on the defensive end for KP.
Junior Camryn O’Shea and sophomore Calleigh Brady will be two more key pieces on the defensive end, which will be playing in front of a new face. Junior Lauren Griffin will step in and take over between the pipes and try to solidify KP’s defense, which had an impressive season last year with just 20 goals allowed in 20 games played. Sophomore Ella Morgan returns to spearhead the offense after a breakout rookie season in which she scored 22 goals and added nine assists, and she’ll be joined by classmate Tayla McDuff up front to give the Warriors a powerful forward tandem. Fellow sophomores Courtney Lewis, Abbey Pompei, and Molly Murphy will also factor in to KP’s midfield unit this fall.
“We’re fortunate to have these weeks of practice and a few scrimmages to prepare,” Wilder said. “The team is coming together well, and we’ll need that cohesion throughout the season. It will take the whole team together to improve. Our defensive strengths will be our positional experience, game awareness, and decision-making. Offensively, we’ll rely on our speed, stickwork, and teamwork. We are ready for competition and the challenges ahead. These challenges will push us to improve, and we’re excited for the fresh start and the chance to showcase our new look.”
Mansfield
2023 Record: 7-11-1
Coach: Carrie Ciccarelli
For the first time in a long time, Mansfield begins a new chapter under head coach Carrie Ciccarelli, who takes over for the now-retired Theresa Nyhan.
While Ciccarelli is in her first year as head coach, she’s hardly new to the program; she’s been involved with the Hornets field hockey program for years as both the freshman coach and as the varsity assistant for the past three seasons. With that familiarity in place, the transition for the Hornets should be a smooth one. One of the first challenges will be replacing a dozen seniors who graduated from last year’s squad. While Mansfield looks to fit in the new pieces of the puzzle, they can rely on some key veteran players back in the lineup.
Last year’s leading scorer Ella Palanza is back for her senior year and brings a lot of speed to the Hornets’ attack. Her ability to finish in the circle makes it tough on opposing defenders to contain her, and she will be flanked by classmates Chloe Gerdeman and Cat Smith in the attack. Mansfield also features a familiar face in the defensive third in senior Carys Colby, a three-year varsity player who is now committed to play collegiately at Franklin Pierce. Colby’s presence and leadership in the back as Mansfield welcomes two new faces competing for time in the cage in senior Sakina Krieche and freshman Addie Cooper. In the midfield, returning seniors Lily Niosi and Riley Charest both possess strong playmaking abilities and will have an impact on both ends of the field.
“I’m excited to be working with such an energetic and determined group of athletes this fall,” Ciccarelli said. “We have had some challenges graduating most of our starters and working without a home field this preseason, but these girls have been beyond resilient. This group plays with a lot of heart and grit and we continue to come together as a team every time we take the field. ”
Milford
2023 Record: 2-15-2
Coach: Jenna Casello
After reaching the state tournament for the first time in over 20 years, Milford is hoping to capitalize on that momentum and keep trending in the right direction.
The Scarlet Hawks were rewarded for their tough schedule and earned a home play-in game in the tournament. Now with the majority of last year’s team back, Milford is hoping the foundation is set for the future. This year’s senior class has picked up some important experience over the past couple of seasons and will be looking to make their mark in 2024. Senior captain Samantha Fazio is a proven leader both on and off of the field and she was selected as team MVP last year. Patrolling the center of the field, Fazio makes an impact on both offense and defense. Her ability to connect the dots to get the ball up the field will help the Hawks transition from defense to offense, and her selfless play helps get other teammates involved.
Milford will also lean on senior captain Lindsay Casman, who can feature either in the midfield or as a forward. As Milford looks to improve its offensive production this fall, Casman will be a key piece with her ability to move the ball field and does a nice job supporting teammates, following up on shots and passes in the attacking third. Another senior who can feature both as a forward or a midfielder is Taryn Bethel, who will be a main option in the circle for the Hawks. Her ability to play at both positions gives the Hawks some flexibility working in other pieces to the lineup and her effort on the field sets the tone for the rest of the team.
“We have a majority of our team back together looking to continue moving the Milford Field Hockey program in the right direction,” said Milford head coach Jenna Casello. “After earning a spot in the MIAA tournament last year for the first time since 1995, we are ready to show our competition that we are here to compete. With a focus on spreading out, scanning the field and moving the ball up the sidelines, we will be ready and hungry in the circle for goals!”
North Attleboro
2023 Record: 8-10-1
Coach: Karen Folan
The Rocketeers might not have the biggest roster in the Hockomock League this season, but the players they do have back in the mix boast valuable varsity experience.
Not only does North Attleboro have the majority of last year’s team — which made the state tournament — back in the mix, most players have multiple years of varsity experience. That includes a veteran group of attackers that should give North an edge against opponents this year. Senior captain Madison Folan enters her third year on the team and led the Rocketeers in points last year while junior Julia Smith (eight goals, four assists) will look to build upon a solid debut season. Sophomore Brooklyn Crump will help complement the attack in her second year on varsity.
In the middle of the field, North will lean on senior captain and three-year varsity player Ellie Regan to set the tone on both ends of the field. Regan is joined by classmates Alex Fernandez and Raegan Gagne, juniors Maggie Mazmanian, Bailey Converse (four goals, four assists in 2023), and Grace Jordan, and sophomore Greta Gouck, who earned some valuable minutes as a rookie a year ago. All of those midfielders have at least one year of varsity experience already and that will give head coach Karen Folan some options in the midfield. Defensively, two more seniors will anchor the back line with captain Marissa King and Avery House leading the way. North graduated both of its goalies from a year ago but senior Grace Gouck has made the transition from the field to the cage. Gouck is no stranger to the position though, having played keeper while playing soccer for two years before moving over to the field hockey team last year.
“We have some great varsity experience returning on the field for us,” Karen Folan said. “In past years, we’ve needed a few games to find our groove on the field as a team. This group is using their varsity experience from last year, added some on ball intensity and are playing as a cohesive unit one week into the season. They are off to a great start.”
Oliver Ames
2023 Record: 12-9-1
Coach: Alexandria Sylvia
Oliver Ames enters the season with a renewed energy and a lot of optimism looking to build on last year’s tournament team.
Versatility has been a major strength so far in the preseason for head coach Alex Sylvia, who enters her third year at the helm of the Tigers. Throughout the preseason, Sylvia has been impressed with how many players can successfully contribute in a variety of positions. And that’s led to an improvement in OA’s transition game, getting the ball out of the defensive zone smoothly to get the offense going. Up front, the Tigers will look to capitalize on their pace, especially with speedy forwards Kayla Kenney and Summer Silverman. Kenney, a junior, and Silverman, a senior, will look to build on last year’s success and try to help fill the void left by 50-point producer Erin Cottam, who is now starting at Merrimack.
In the midfield, senior Amaya Smith is a returner who will be a key piece in improving OA’s transition game. Her vision and ability to control the play will help the Tigers get things going on the offensive end. Junior Linda Cooper, a HockomockSports.com Second Team selection last season, can factor in both defensively or in the midfield and is very confident with the ball on her stick. Classmate Anna Luke also provides flexibility and can play both on defense in the midfield. In net, there is a battle for the starting spot with both senior Bailey Franzini and freshman Carly Basse in the mix.
“I am very excited for this upcoming season just based on the energy the girls bring to practice each and every day,” Sylvia said. “They are willing to work hard, take the corrections I provide, and immediately implement them to their play. I have strong leaders on the team that control the energy, and it makes everyone excited to be on the field.”
Sharon
2023 Record: 1-17-0
Coach: Liz Krasofski
Sharon continues to try and build its program back up, and there are some new — yet familiar — faces on the sideline this fall.
Liz Krasofski takes over at the helm of the varsity program; she was a three-year player and a captain her senior season for the Eagles and then came back to coach the freshman program for three seasons from 2008-2010. Another familiar face will be Krasofski’s assistant — and mom — Peg Arguimbau, who coached the Eagles for over a decade up until 2015. With a lot of experience and knowledge on the sideline, the Eagles are hoping to create a foundation that they can build upon.
Leading the way this year will be four senior captains: Chloe Allaire, Maddie Moses, Jenny Sand, and Julia Dunn. Their experience and leadership will be key both on and off of the field this season. Sharon will also have some experience in the cage with junior Laasya Allam back in the mix and has impressed so far this preseason.
“We are excited for a fresh start and looking at a strong defense and offense who is ready to work together,” Krasofski said.
Stoughton
2023 Record: 4-13-1
Coach: Caitlin Jamiel
Stoughton’s roster boasts a mix of seasoned veterans and some newcomers eager to make their mark, and head coach Caitlin Jamiel is hoping that’s a recipe for success this year.
The Black Knights are led by four senior captains: Lauren Price, Bailey Howsen, Pamella Perreira, and Grace Weisenberger. That group will provide leadership on both ends of the field with Weisenberger returning as the starting goalie, looking to build off some impressive performances last year (262 saves). Both Howsen and Perreira are part of the defensive group in front of Weisenberger and will look to deal with opposing forwards. Price will be tasked with leading the offensive group, a unit that will have to fill the void left by the graduation of leading scorer Morgan Groppi.
Juniors Julia Monaghan, Megan McGowan, and Casey Groppi are all returners from a year ago and will be looking to use that experience to their advantage as they control the midfield for the Black Knights.
“We have a great group of girls who are all excited to improve every game, and be better than our last,” Jamiel said.
Taunton
2023 Record: 5-13-0
Coach: Liz Hathaway
With returners back at each position, Taunton is hoping to build off last year and make a push for the postseason.
While the Tigers will have to find new pieces to the puzzle due to the graduation of a small albeit important senior class, they have a solid group of players make in the mix with varsity experience. Senior Caroline Vallarelli brings a wealth of varsity experience to the heart of the Tigers’ midfield. Vallarelli has been on the team since her freshman year and makes an impact on both ends of the field. Sophomore Logan Wade is another returning midfielder with good field awareness and will help orchestrate the Taunton offense from the midfield.
One of those key attacking pieces will be senior forward Camryn Emond, who will relied upon to set the tone up top with her leadership. The Tigers lost a good chunk of their offensive production due to graduation so there will need to be new names to step up and take over. On the defensive end, Taunton has a reliable and veteran presence in senior Hannah Albert. Albert has been a strength on the backend for a couple of seasons and will look to be the backbone of this year’s group. Behind Albert will be a familiar face in net in sophomore Kennedy MacEachern, who had a really impressive first year. MacEachern is an aggressive goalie and her toughness between the pipes will be key as the Tigers navigate through a difficult Hockomock schedule.
“We graduated a lot of key players and have some people ready to fill those spots,” said head coach Liz Hathaway. “We have a great team vision this season and are looking forward to all the fall brings.”