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2024 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview

2024 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview
 
By HockomockSports.com Staff

2024 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview

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!”

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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.”

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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.

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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.”

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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.”

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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. ”

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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!”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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Wednesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 04/10/24

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Wednesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 05/17/23

Today’s games are listed below.

Baseball
Sharon, 0 @ Archbishop Williams, 8 – Final

Softball
Canton, 0 @ King Philip, 16 – Final (5 Inn.)King Philip senior Libby Walsh hit her fourth home run in as many games and the Warriors rolled at home over Canton. Walsh had four RBI in the opening inning, driving a run in with a double and then launching a three-run homer later in the first. Liv Ali had a hit, an RBI, and two runs scored, Jordan Bennett had a two-run double, Lucy Weineck had two walks and scored a run, Charlotte Griffin went 2-for-3 with an RBI and three runs scored, and Sydney Burch had one hit, one RBI, and one run. Bennett and Allie Cecere combined for the shutout for the Warriors.

Boys Lacrosse
Attleboro @ Bridgewater-Raynham, 6:00

King Philip, 6 @ Lincoln-Sudbury, 11 – FinalKing Philip came up short on the road against a top 10 ranked Division 1 squad, falling 11-6 to LS. Donovan DeVellis (assist), Hayden Schmitz (assist), and Noah Minkwitz each scored twice for the Warriors, and both Mason Thompson and Cullen McCarthy recorded an assist. James Boldy played well in net with 12 saves.

Milford vs. Monty Tech, 6:00

North Attleboro @ Dartmouth, 4:00

Girls Lacrosse
Attleboro, 12 vs. Bridgewater-Raynham, 5 – FinalClick here for a Photo Gallery from this game.

Foxboro, 16 @ Bishop Feehan, 9 – FinalFoxboro came out strong, staked a four-goal lead by halftime, and carried the lead the rest of the way for a convincing win over Bishop Feehan. Paige Curran was nearly unstoppable as she scored half of the Warriors’ 16 goals along with two assists. Mya Waryas (four assists) and Val Beigel each added a pair of goals while Addie Riley, Grace Riley, Cate Noone (assist), and Mary Collins each scored once. Audrey Campbell played well for Foxboro, making eight saves.

Mansfield, 18 @ North Attleboro, 11 – FinalStella Moore led the way with five goals and an assist to help the Hornets earn their second win in three days and keep their late push for a playoff spot alive. Brooke Butler scored four times and had two assists and Ava Adams added four goals. Lola Varricchione had two goals and two assists, Keira Fitzpatrick had a goal and two assists, and Rose Maher had one of each. Maeve Anastasia scored once and Ella Souza dished out an assist. Caitlin Zajac made seven saves in the win.
Mansfield won 18-11

Sharon @ Bellingham, 6:30

Girl Tennis
Stoughton, 3 @ Canton, 2 – FinalStoughton swept all three singles matches to return home from Canton with a win over the Bulldogs. Junior Ally Lada landed a 6-0, 6-2 win at first singles, Nadia Prokopiuk added a 6-2, 6-4 win at second singles, and Dhruvi Patel rounded out the sweep with a 6-1, 6-3 win at third singles. Canton’s Grace Powers and Kelli Woodworth won in straight sets (6-3, 6-1) at first doubles, and the Bulldogs added a second point on a win at second doubles from Panayiota Michaelidis and Liv McCloskey (6-3, 6-1).

Boys Volleyball
Taunton, 1 @ New Bedford, 3 – Final

Wednesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 09/14/22

Today’s games are listed below.

Boys Soccer
Canton, 1 @ Sharon, 0 – FinalAfter a scoreless first half, Canton found the net early in the second half for the lone goal of the game to secure a key two points on the road at Sharon. Senior Caden Mirliani nodded in a cross from classmate Jake McCabe minutes after the break for the only tally of the contest.

Girls Soccer
Taunton, 0 @ North Attleboro, 0 – FinalTaunton got a scoreless draw on the road at North to earn first-year head coach Dan Borges his first Hockomock point. North had a significant edge in shots but couldn’t convert any of their scoring chances, including a bid from Abi Pratt that hit the post and stayed out. Borges praised the play of Cali Melo and Christina DaCosta on the defensive end. Eighth grader Ashlyn Hebert earned her first career start and first career clean sheet in the Taunton goal.

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Field Hockey
Attleboro, 6 @ Stoughton, 0 – FinalAttleboro’s Marley Young scored once and recorded three more assists to lead the Bombardiers to a win over a gritty Stoughton squad. Siobhan Landers scored a pair of first quarter goals to set the tone for the Bombardiers while Alyvia Bessette, Nora Desrosiers, and Emilie Chartier each added one. Young added a penalty stroke in the fourth quarter for the visitors. For Stoughton, Katherine Giroux had an outstanding game offensively while Morgan Groppi and Nicole Reid also had strong outings.

King Philip, 3 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – FinalKing Philip countered with three unanswered goals in the second half to take care of business on the road in Easton, earning a 3-1 decision over OA. Following a scoreless first half, the Tigers took the lead in the third quarter on a goal from Erin Cottam off a feed from Olivia Stevens. KP tied it before the end of the quarter and took its first lead going into the fourth, where they added a key insurance tally. Leah Santoro scored a pair of goals for the Warriors, Kelly Holmes added one, and sophomore Lucy Weineck added a strong all around performance in the win.

North Attleboro, 2 @ Mansfield, 0 – FinalClick here for a photo gallery of this gameA pair of second half goals and a few key saves in the final moments helped North Attleboro secure a win on the road in a competitive contest at Alumni Field. North registered 11 corners in the first half but couldn’t solve Mansfield’s defense and goalie Lily Danehy. The Rocketeers finally broke through with just under five minutes to go in the third as Francesca Spencer kept the play alive near the touchline and dropped a pass into the middle where Julia Puccio was able slide a low shot into the net. North added a key insurance goal as the clock ticked under two minutes to go in the game as Puccio got her second, finishing off an assist from Caitlin Vacher. Puccio and Rory McGinley made key stops on Mansfield corners (six total) in the final minutes to prevent a look at goal. Eman Farid (six saves) made multiple saves with a minute to go to preserve the win. Gracie Leary (two saves) and Farid combined for the shutout for North.

Franklin, 0 @ Foxboro, 0 – FinalClick here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.

Taunton, 0 @ Canton, 7 – FinalFor Taunton, Thal Nogueira, Kaysie DeMoura, and Caelen O’Leary all had strong performances.

Milford, 0 @ Sharon, 1 – FinalClick here for a photo gallery of this gameSharon senior Alejandra Aguilar scored moments into the game and that proved to be enough as the Eagles fended off visiting Milford. Aguilar carried possession from midfield into the attack before sliding a lot shot into the back of the net just 16 seconds into the game. Sharon’s Natalie Kessler recorded the shutout in net.




Volleyball
King Philip, 3 @ Oliver Ames, 0 – FinalKing Philip bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 3-0 sweep (25-19, 25-21, 25-23) on the road over Oliver Ames. Senior middle Emily Sawyer had 11 kills, four blocks, and four aces to lead the way for the Warriors. Senior Ahunna James added six kills, three blocks, and three aces, and senior Sami Shore recorded four kills and four blocks in the win. For Oliver Ames, junior Rachel Fleischman had a standout game defensively with 15 serve receptions, 12 digs, and three aces. Maddie Homer added 25 digs, Clare Kavoulis finished with 24 assists, and Sarah Hilliard recorded 14 kills.

Taunton @ Canton – Postponed to TBD.

Franklin, 3 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final

Milford, 3 @ Sharon, 1 – Final

North Attleboro, 1 @ Mansfield, 3 – FinalClick here for a photo gallery of this matchAfter dropping the opening set, Mansfield rallied to win three straight — including a thrilling 26-24 win in the fourth set — to take down the visiting Rocketeers. Keira Fitzpatrick recorded eight digs and dished out 24 assists in a balanced attack for the Hornets. Elyssa Buchanan had 11 kills along with five digs, three aces, and two blocks, Lexie Scibilia added six blocks, five kills, and a pair of aces, and Lilly Verheggen finished with seven kills, four digs, and two aces for Mansfield.

Attleboro, 3 @ Stoughton, 0 – FinalAttleboro went on the road and prevailed in three sets against a tough Stoughton squad (25-19, 25-10, 27-25). Natalie Brojek set the offense in motion with 33 assists and had a stellar day at the service line with nine aces. Julia Leonardo (14 kills) and Addie Shelton (eight kills) led the charge offensively for the Bombardiers. For Stoughton, Patrik Oliviera and Jessie Queeney had strong defensive performances while Maya Ashu led the front row with a great offensive game.




Golf
Stoughton, 186 @ Sharon, 175 – Final

King Philip, 150 @ North Attleboro, 155 – Final

Attleboro, 173 @ Mansfield, 155 – FinalMansfield earned its first win of the season by taking down visiting Attleboro at Norton Country Club. Senior Drew Urban and junior Cody Nieratko shared medalist honors for the Hornets, each coming in with a round of 38. Nathan McClean added a 39 in the win and Michael Creedon finished with a 40 on the day. Leo Lombardo led the Bombardiers with a team-low round of 39.

Canton, 165 @ Oliver Ames, 149 – FinalOliver Ames had six golfers come in under 40 in a key win over division rival Canton in a battle of Davenport heavyweights. Junior Sean Kearns was the match medalist, shooting a low-round of 36 to lead the way for the Tigers. Junior David Rodgers chipped in with a 37 while seniors Noah Isleib and Michael McGinnis each shot a 38 to round out the scoring for OA. For Canton, Huck McCready continued his strong start to the season with a team-best round of 39 and Brian Middleton added a 41 for the Bulldogs.

Boys Cross Country
Franklin, 16 @ Attleboro, 45 – Final

Foxboro, 25 @ Canton, 32 – FinalCanton got strong runs from Riley Swearingen, Austin DiBasio, Dom Gray, Maks Alves, and Declan Monahan.

Milford, 26 @ North Attleboro, 29 – Final

Girls Cross Country
Franklin, 15 @ Attleboro, 50 – Final

Foxboro, 20 @ Canton, 43 – FinalCanton’s top finisher was Johanna Bouwmeester and freshman Maddie Driscoll had a solid race with an eighth-place finish.

Milford @ North Attleboro, 3:45