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2023 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2023 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview
Attleboro
2022 Record: 8-12-0
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 32
Coach: Jessica Pink
Attleboro has a year of experience under head coach Jessica Pink under their belts, and the Bombardiers boast 10 returners which could be the recipe for another tournament this year.
Hockomock League All Star Siobhan Landers is back after a breakout junior season in which she finished top 10 in goals scored on the season. Pink praised her improvement throughout the offseason and Landers will be the heartbeat of Attleboro again this season. Another key returner is junior goalie Siany Ortez following a stellar season in the cage as a sophomore. Ortez impressed against some of the top teams in the state so having her anchor the defense and Landers spearheading the attack gives Pink a solid foundation.
The Bombardiers also have some veteran talent returning in the midfield alongside Landers in senior Bailey Ellis and junior Nora Desrosiers, who had six goals in the regular season last year. While Attleboro possesses a good amount of experience in the midfield, the forward line will feature some younger players. Sophomore Kelsey McCleary could be an immediate impact player while Pink has a handful of freshmen fighting for spots in the lineup. Paige Parenteau, Kelsey Hodson, and Tori Westwater will anchor a veteran defensive unit in front of Ortez.
“Attleboro is coming into the season with a renewed sense of energy and desire to improve,” Pink said. “With many returners vying for their spots back alongside a handful of freshmen who are pushing them to be better, I am excited about this year and the future of the AHS program.”
Canton
2022 Record: 14-4-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 16
Coach: Chrissy O’Connor
Canton lost some veteran names to graduation including a pair of Hock all stars, but if you’ve been around the Hock at all, you know Chrissy O’Connor is always ready to reload instead of rebuild.
While two all stars are gone, two more are back in the mix this season. Senior Laura Valkanas returns to anchor the defense from the sweeper position, and her leadership and experience will be key as Canton integrates some new faces into its defensive unit, which only allowed 22 goals against all over last season (just over one per game on average). Senior Julia Wilkinson also returns to the defensive unit alongside Valkanas while sophomore Shaelyn Murphy and junior Ashley Balunas battle for minutes in goal.
Senior captain Maggie McCready returns to orchestrate everything from her spot in the midfield. McCready (Saint Anselm commit) is a vital part of both the defense and the offense, registering eight goals and 13 assists during the regular season. The other all star that O’Connor has back in the lineup this year is sophomore forward Carolyn Schiavo. It didn’t take long for Schiavo to impress during her rookie season and finished the regular season with 10 goals and five assists. A newcomer to keep an eye on is freshman Shannon Lane, who could make an immediate splash on offense for the Bulldogs.
“Canton looks forward to a very competitive run this season,” O’Connor said. “We have a young but talented forward and midfield line that have come ready for action.”
Foxboro
2022 Record: 16-2-3 (Davenport division champion)
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 3 Elite 8
Coach: Melissa Bordieri
Foxboro claimed the Davenport division title last year for the third time (and 12th league crown overall) and with a loaded roster of returners, there’s a lot of optimism for continued success in 2023.
The Warriors bring back reigning Hockomock League MVP Mary Collins after an incredible 2022 campaign in which she scored a league-best 33 goals in the regular season and finished second in points with 55. Collins is one of the most talented forwards in the league and she will have a strong midfield to bolster Foxboro’s offense. Val Beigel is a seasoned veteran who works non-stop up-and-down the field. Beigel and Collins are joined by classmates Ella Campbell, Cam Collins, Izzy Chamberlin, and Izzy Leclair to help lead Foxboro in the field.
Last year, the Warriors had one of the best defenses in the entire state with only nine goals allowed (less than half a goal per game), and that has been Foxboro’s calling card historically. Over the past three seasons, Foxboro has allowed less than a goal per game on average. One of the reasons for Foxboro’s success on the defense end has been in goal. This year, senior Kathryn Ferguson and sophomore Kathleen Staruski have had a competitive preseason and provide legendary head coach Melissa Bordieri with two outstanding options.
“Our strength on offense this season is our speed and ability to move the ball in tight space,” Bordieri said. “Our attack has players with diverse skill sets that complement each other, so we are hoping to bring that to every game. I feel like Foxboro has always been a strong defensive team, and this year should be no different. We have very strong backs that can control the ball and clear it, and our goalies are both outstanding so I am excited to see how we do.”
Franklin
2022 Record: 18-2-1 (Kelley-Rex champion)
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Elite 8
Coach: Michelle Hess
Franklin has been the dominant team in the Hockomock League for the past four seasons. Despite graduating several key players, including leading scorer Kaitlyn Carney, the Panthers return a talented roster that seems poised to challenge for a fifth straight league title and try to get back to the state semifinal, which they reached in 2021.
The Panthers will need to find extra scoring punch this season but have a host of players who are capable of finding the back of the net. Junior Haley Wernig, who recently committed to UMass Lowell, had 31 points in 2022 and looks ready for a breakout season. Junior Raena Crandall and senior Chloe Essam will add a scoring touch around the goal. Junior Emily Carney is a creative force in the midfield (also putting up 31 points as a sophomore) and she’s joined in the midfield by senior Sophia Cuneo, junior Sawyer Whitmore, and sophomore Maeve Rolston.
When you score 50 more goals than anyone else in the Hock, the attack gets plenty of attention, but the Panthers also allowed the second-fewest goals in the league, so defense is also a strength. Senior Lindsey Dennett leads the back line this season and her experience and reading of the game will be key. Juniors Maddie O’Brien and Ella Griffin and sophomore Ava Lucenta will give Franklin a solid defensive core. Sophomore Devon Barry had an impressive rookie season and she will split time in goal with junior Chloe Strassner.
Franklin coach Michelle Hess said, “We are looking forward to defending our Hockomock League unbeaten streak and playing well in order to accomplish our team goal of winning the Hock for the fifth year in a row and going deep into the state tournament.”
King Philip
2022 Record: 13-6-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Elite 8
Coach: Kaitlyn Wilder
King Philip had a strong regular season in 2022, taking second in the Kelley-Rex but the Warriors also had a very memorable playoff run that included upset wins over 10th-seeded Natick and sixth-seeded Bishop Feehan in overtime. With a large group of returners set to hit the turf this year, KP is looking to pick up where they left off.
Although King Philip graduated a rather large class, most of the returning players were key pieces of head coach Kaitlyn Wilder’s lineup. Two strengths that stick out right away for KP are its forward and midfield units, which are both full of familiar names. This year’s senior class is smaller but Wilder has been impressed with the senior leadership provided by Kelly Holmes, Mara Boldy, Nikki McDonald, Bridget King, and Meg Dowling. Holmes, who recently announced her commitment to Saint Anselm, is one of the most talented and experienced players in the Hock. A returning all star (along with Boldy and McDonald), Holmes is a big time playmaker in the midfield and she has great chemistry with McDonald, who has great speed. Boldy is a true goal scorer (18 goals in the regular season last year) and is very dangerous around the net.
Speed and athleticism aren’t limited to just the midfield as the Warriors possess both among its forwards and defense. Juniors Makenzie McDevitt (seven points), Abby MacDonald (10 points), Addison Lewis, and Caitlin O’Brien are all key returners to the squad as well. Wilder also has four freshmen on the roster this year that are pushing for minutes in the lineup. Junior Kaitlyn Parish’s work ethic and coachability have made her a great fit for the new starting goalie.
“I am enthusiastic about getting the season going,” Wilder said. “The girls came ready to work in this preseason and continue to do so. We have a great balance of experience from our veteran players to our newcomers that I am optimistic will blend into a strong team. I’m looking forward to competing in the Hock amongst all the strong teams in the league.”
Mansfield
2022 Record: 7-10-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Theresa Nyhan
A large senior class is hoping to lead a turnaround in Mansfield with the goal of getting the Hornets back to their winning ways.
Longtime head coach Theresa Nyhan has a dozen seniors setting the tone both on and off the field. The Hornets doubled their win total from 2021 to 2022 and this year’s senior class has been a big reason for the upward trajectory. The large senior class has set the tone in what has been a positive and productive preseason so far. Four senior captains are scattered throughout the lineup for Nyhan, including Hannah DiSangro on defense, Emma Redding and Lola Varricchione in the midfield, and Frankie Smith up top.
DiSangro anchors a seasoned defensive unit that features senior Celia Botelho and junior Carys Colby. The defense is backed up by senior Ally Yarlas, who saw some action a year ago but will take over as the starter going into this season. The midfield has some speed with Varricchione and Redding leading the transition from defense to offense; senior Liv Madeira will provide some needed depth in that unit. Offensively, Smith will be joined by classmates Grace DiMarino and Liv Barry to form a veteran forward group.
These current seniors have taken some lumps and learned lessons the hard way [but] this has built resilience and bolstered their tenacity!” Nyhan said. “I love the vibe these seniors have put forth this August and I look forward to watching them compete this season!”
Milford
2022 Record: 0-17-0
2022 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Jenna Casello
Head coach Jenna Casello has a young squad this season but the Scarlet Hawks are eager to show off improvement throughout the 2023 campaign.
Milford doesn’t have any seniors on its roster this year so Casello will be leaning on the leadership of captains Lindsay Casman and Samantha Fazio. The Hawks lost over half of their team when they graduated 10 seniors, so the makeup of this year’s squad is mainly juniors and sophomores. Captain Lindsay Casman is a strong stick handler that will benefit the Hawks in the attack as she navigates through opposing defenses while captain Samantha Fazo is quick to transition the ball, finding open space to get Milford out of the back.
The Hawks do have seven players back on the roster but integrating new faces into key spots all over the field will be key to the success both this season and for the future of the program. One new face in the lineup this year for the Hawks will be sophomore Kylie Merrill, who is taking over in net. Merrill has shown potential this year and Casello said she is ready to step up and defend the Milford goal this season.
“Our sophomores and juniors make up the core of our team and are looking to continue moving the Milford Field Hockey program in the right direction,” Casello said. “With a focus on spreading out, scanning the field, and moving the ball up the sidelines, we will be ready and hungry in the circle for goals!”
North Attleboro
2022 Record: 10-7-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Karen Folan
Graduation took some of North Attleboro’s top players, including both of their league all stars Caroline Folan and Julia Puccio. But head coach Karen Folan is hoping the combination of a large senior class and a mix of talented returners results in a competitive group that can reach the state tournament again this season.
Senior captains Kelsey Thompson and Emily Burnham are both three-year members of the varsity squad and they will run the show from the heart of the Rocketeer lineup in the midfield. Both Thompson (eight points) and Burnham (four points) factored in on the offensive end last year and could have an expanded role this time out. Another returning starter is senior Francesca Spencer, who will patrol the forward line for North Attleboro. Thompson and Burnham will be flanked by Ellie Regan and sophomore Bailey Converse in North’s midfield diamond. Second-year varsity forward junior Madison Folan is looking to build on her strong sophomore campaign.
Another strength for North Attleboro will be in the net as the Rocketeers boast not one, but two experienced keepers. Senior Gracie Leary starts her third year playing in the cage for North while Eman Faried, who had some standout games last year, is also back the duo will continue to split minutes. Senior Maeve Onorato and junior Marissa King look to give North some big swings defensively, junior Alex Fernandez is joining the midfield unit, and underclassmen Julia Smith (sophomore) and Greta Gouck and Brooklyn Crump (both freshmen) bring some speed to the lineup. Seniors Hannah Bell, Sophia Hooban, Rachel Coley, and Sadie Barend provide much-needed depth for North.
“We have spent preseason working on cohesiveness,” Folan said. “Taking the great skills these players have as individuals and finding the best fit to piece them together into something even greater.
Oliver Ames
2022 Record: 11-7-2
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 16
Coach: Alexandria Sylvia
Oliver Ames has consistently been a top team in the Hockomock League and this year looks to be no different for the Tigers.
Under second-year head coach Alexandria Sylvia, Oliver Ames returns the majority of its roster from last year’s 11-win squad that reached the state tournament, won a playoff game, and reached the Round of 16 in the MIAA Division 2 bracket. There are familiar faces up and down the lineup for Sylvia, who had a successful playing career locally at both Brockton High and Stonehill College. Senior Erin Cottam has been making plays for the Tigers for a long time and her fourth year on varsity could be her best as one of the most dangerous forwards in the league. Sophomore Kayla Kenney is another dangerous offensive option after scoring eight goals as a freshman.
In the midfield, the Tigers have a pair of experienced and talented players who will play an important role both offensively and defensively. Senior Megan Crabtree is a threat to score off big swings from the top of the circle while junior Amaya Smith bolsters the Tigers’ defensive efforts. Senior Annabel Juste provides a calming presence and will anchor OA’s defense. Senior Olivia O’Rourke might be the best returning goalie in the league and that will give OA an advantage on the defensive end.
“I am very excited for this season as I have a good chunk of my starting lineup returning to the field,” Sylvia said. “We did lose a few key seniors in all positions, but the team this year has stepped up to fill in those gaps. Overall, we have a very strong team that communicates and works well together. The captains have done a fantastic job in preparing the team and all my players are ready to get the season started.”
Sharon
2022 Record: 1-17-0
2022 Finish: Missed playoffs
Coach: Ashley Servideo
New Sharon head coach has seen firsthand how to turn a program around. Servideo was a senior when Melissa Bordieri took over at Foxboro, and as Hockomock fans well know, the Warriors have become a top team year in and year out. Now Servideo is aiming to change the culture at Sharon in a similar fashion.
The Eagles continue to draw a lot of numbers to the program, fielding varsity, JV, and freshman teams this season. In her first year, Servideo will lean heavily on her veteran players to help start the program turnaround, especially after losing over half of last year’s team to graduation. Senior Isabella Melpignana is one of the captains this year and will play in the midfield. Her speed and leadership skills will be key in the midfield for the Eagles this season. Jane Hendrixson begins her third year on the Eagles and Servideo is counting on her to anchor the defensive unit this season. Senior Zoe Gopin will patrol the attack and look to help improve Sharon’s offense throughout the year.
Senior Rachel Mabee takes over in net this season and has worked hard throughout the offseason. On the offensive end, Gopin will be joined by junior Adiba Belal, who has had a solid preseason so far. Hendrixson will get some support on the defensive end from Maddie Moses.
“We need to focus on becoming a stronger team offensively, and do better with our offensive transitions in the midfield,” Servideo said. “I have been working with the girls on the passing and the communication skills that are needed to improve on these things. These girls have come into shape which gives us an advantage coming into our season, this way we are able to focus on growing in knowledge of passing and creating plays off the ball.”
Stoughton
2022 Record: 3-14-1
2022 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Caitlin Jamiel
The Stoughton squad might trend on the younger side, but the Black Knights are eager to get on the field and compete in one of the toughest leagues in the state.
Now in her second year as head coach, Caitlin Jamiel has seven seniors on the roster to lead the way. The Black Knights will lean heavily on her four senior captains to guide the team both on and off the field: Morgan Groppi, Caleigh Clark, Nicole Reid, and Sophia Tombros. That quartet will provide leadership all over the field as Reid and Groppi form a dangerous duo in the attack, Tombros is all over the field as a midfielder, and Clark is a seasoned veteran who anchors the defense.
Seniors Aliesha Seemungal and Alyssa Antonino provide depth in the middle of the field while classmate Maddie Reiser will play alongside Clark in the back. In net, the Black Knights have a pair of juniors that have had a spirited competition throughout the preseason. Both Bailey Howsen and Grace Weisenberger have worked hard to try and earn minutes in the cage this season. Stoughton’s junior class has a strong core of defenders while the Black Knights are hoping to get a boost in the midfield from three sophomore additions.
“We are a young program but eager to get started!” Jamiel said. “Our strengths are our quick forwards, and never give up mentality. We are excited for the season!”
Taunton
2022 Record: 4-13-1
2022 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Liz Hathaway
Taunton lost some key pieces from last year’s starting lineup to graduation but head coach Liz Hathaway has talent scattered throughout the field that are aiming to lead the Tigers this year.
The Tigers had a lot of fight last year with almost half of their losses coming in games decided by two or fewer goals, including great battles against playoff teams Oliver Ames and King Philip. In the midfield, Taunton boasts junior Caroline Valarelli. After gaining some valuable experience as a sophomore, Vallarelli is in a position for a breakout campaign this year. She has a strong skill set with strong field awareness and will be a leader in helping Taunton transition from defense to offense. Up front, senior Ayla Jackson anchors the forward group for Taunton. She has a nose for the ball in the circle and will be someone opposing defenses have to keep an eye on.
Defensively, Hathaway is turning to the experience of senior Bridget MacDougall. A veteran in the back, MacDougall does a great job disrupting opposing offenses and has a strong presence in the circle and against corners. Having experience defensively is a plus as Taunton turns to freshman Kennedy MacEachern, who plays with an aggressive and fierce mindset, to take over in the net.
Hockomock Field Hockey: Players to Watch in 2023
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Thursday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 01/19/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Girls Basketball
Sharon, 39 vs. Leominster, 56 – Final
Boys Indoor Track
Oliver Ames, 44 @ Stoughton, 56 – Final – Stoughton swept the long jump and the 55M dash as well as taking both relays to pick up an impressive win over Oliver Ames, securing a second-place finish in the Davenport division. Matt Singletary’s leap of 20-04.00 took first (second best in the Hock) with Alex Huynh and Tito Nwosu rounding out the sweep for the Black Knights, while Zachary Feist (7.00) won the 55M dash followed by Matt-Andy Beauchamps and Tyler Noel. Singletary also won the high jump (6-02.00), Thomas Laz won the shot put with a throw of 40-10.50, and William Tinkham won both the 55M hurdles (7.99) and the 300M (38.18). Tinkham also anchored Stoughton’s 4×200 relay team along with Beauchamps, Feist, and Noel, setting a new school record in 1:34.12. Oliver Ames swept four events on the night: the 2 Mile (Brody Lake, Oscar Feodoroff, Jonah Sobieraj), the 1000M (Aidan Dupill, Ryan Sarney, Brendan Tomas), the 600M (Sarney, Dupill, Thomas), and the 1 Mile (Alexander Pierce, Ethan Mahoney, Landon Sarney).
Canton, 41 @ Foxboro, 55 – Final – Foxboro finished first in eight races, and took second in the other two as they earned a win over Canton. Daniel O’Malley earned 15 points with three first place finishes, winning the high jump (6-00.00), the 55M hurdles (8.56), and the 300M (37.39). Other first place finishes for the Warriors were Edosa Omeumu (long jump, 17-06.25), Joe Flanagan (league-best shot put throw of 47-03.50), Brooks Stone (1000M, 2:45.85), Stephen Haney (600M, 1:27.37), and Chris Proulx (1 Mile, 4:53.92). Trevor Palmer and Johnny Ahearn earned four points with a second-third finish in the 2 Mile, and Jaiden Jean and Ishmel Sillah did the same in the 55M dash for Foxboro. Canton’s Luke Darling won the 2 Mile (11:03.65) and Christian Hanlon took first in the 5MM dash (7.13). Canton won both relays with the 4×400 team (Dan Glemaud, Sam Vail, Austin DiBiasio, Mohith Arugollu) clocking in at 4:06.38, and the 4×200 team (Hanlon, Joshua Richards, Charlie Zack, Alex Kraslynkov) finishing in 1:40.33.
Mansfield, 74 @ Sharon, 25 – Final – Mansfield completed an undefeated dual meet season with a win over Sharon anchored by sweeps in the shot put and the 55M dash, first place finishes in six more events, and wins in both relays. The Davenport division champs picked up all nine points in the shot put led by Ayden Agbasi’s throw of 44-10.75 with Billy Gardner and Daniel Mintz rounding out the top three. Myles Brown earned first in the 55M dash in 6.76 followed closely in second by Nate Kablik (6.88) and third by Sirius Li (6.96). Talon Johnson had a league-best time in the 1000M, clocking in at 2:40.46 for first, Evan Thevenot took first in the long jump (19-11.50), freshman Joey Federline Jr. won the 2 Mile by breaking 11 minutes for the first time (10:58.15), Troy Penney won the 600M (1:29.04) by less than a second over Sharon’s Karthik Pisupati (1:29.77) with Kyle Dickinson’s PR time of 1:32.37 good for third, Colby Quersher took the 1 Mile in 4:54.12, and Grady Sullivan (37.26) and Matthew Breitenstein went 1-2 in the 300M, both setting new PRs. For Sharon, Naeem Prempin won the high jump (5-04.00) and Alexander Gong clocked in at 8.12 to win the 55M hurdles.
Attleboro, 52 @ Franklin, 48 – Final – Attleboro won both relays, setting a new school record in the 4×200 in the process, to rally for a win over Franklin and clinch the Kelley-Rex division title. Trailing by one going into the final relay, the Bombardiers 2×400 relay team of Peter DelPozzo, Michael Huntington, Jordan Rivera-Silva, and Adrian Rivera registered the best time in school history at 1:33.08 to win the relay and the dual meet. Attleboro’s 4×400 relay team of Austin Bowie, Nicolas Graber, Sean Kaswale, and Camden Martin won in 3:33.62, less than a second ahead of Franklin. Sean O’Hara-Ouellette won the high jump (6-00.00), Adrian Rivera and Jordan Rivera-Silva went 1-2 in the long jump, DelPozzo clocked in first in the 55M hurdles (8.47), and Rivera-Silva took first in the 300M. Luke Hagopian (1000M), Kamron marsh (shot put), and Graber (600M) each had key second place finishes to secure key points. Franklin picked up wins from Jacob Bowser (shot put), Tyler Apicella (2 Mile), Luke Sidwell (55M dash), Jack Halter (1000M), Jake Vaccarezza (600M), and swept the 1 Mile (Jonathan Pink, Will Boozang, Bradford Morin).
King Philip, 42 @ Taunton, 58 – Final – Taunton won both relays, picked up nine points in each the 55M dash and the 300M, and had three more first place finishes in a win over KP. Dmitrius Shearrion anchored both sweeps for the Tigers and was apart of the winning 4×200 relay. Shearrion won the 55M dash in 6.75 followed by Jonathan Trinh and Xavier Spencer, while his win in the 300M (35.30) anchored the sweep along with Jared Spencer and Chris Wallace. Sam Denis added a win in the 2 Mile (10:34.45), Andrew Cali clocked in first in the 1000M (2:50.25), and Cam Door won the 600M in 1:33.23. Degen Granese won a pair of events for the Warriors, taking first in both the long jump (19-04.75) and the shot put (41-09.00), Keagan Fletcher won the high jump at 6-00.00, Kevin Smith’s time of 8.45 won the 55M hurdles, and Nathan Sylven crossed the finish line at 4:43.44 to win the 1 Mile race.
North Attleboro, 66.5 @ Milford, 33.5 – Final – North Attleboro’s Nathan Shultz continued his dominance this season, taking three wins — all three with league-best finishes — to lead the Rocketeers to a win over Milford. Shultz was the fastest in the 55M dash, recording a league-best time of 6.69 and then posted a league-best jump of 6-06.00 to win the high jump and a Hock-best leap of 22-05.75 to win the long jump. Connor Peterson anchored a sweep in the 2 Mile with a time of 11:01.51 followed by William Atwood and Brendan Simpson. North also got 1-2 finishes in the long jump (Kyle Conroy), the 55M dash (Abraham Guir), the 1000M (Brady King, Yousef Abdalla), and the 300M (Sam Bush, Guir). Milford’s Christopher Benson won the shot put with a throw of 35-04.00 and Ben Parson took first in the 600M (1:29.99).
Girls Indoor Track
Oliver Ames, 57 @ Stoughton, 43 – Final – Oliver Ames completed its second straight undefeated dual meet season to claim another Davenport division title, their seventh overall. The Tigers swept a pair of events with Katie Sobieraj anchoring both of them. Sobieraj had a Hock-best time of 3:00.38 in the 300M and was followed by teammates Molly Capece and Erin Reilly while also winning the 2 Mile in 12:39.50 with Iole Apostoli and Brynn Cushing rounding out the top three. Jenna Gilman added a win in the 600M (1:41.67), Catie Wilson took another win in the shot put (28-03.00), and Taegan Hodges and Hailey Goldman went 1-2 in the 1 Mile race. Stoughton’s Gabriele Julien won both the high jump (4-10.00) and the long jump (15-08.50), Shayla Ford was also a double-winner by taking the 55M dash (7.56) and the 300M (42.78), and Belleya Franck added a first place finish in the 55M hurdles (9.73).
Canton, 77 @ Foxboro, 23 – Final – Canton collected key points by sweeping both the shot put and the 1000M in a win over Foxboro to conclude the dual meet season. Emma Massih anchored the sweep in the shot put along with Allie Wong and Jess Brathwaite while Tahlia Weaver led the charge in the 1000M with Daphne Golden and Sarah Dempster rounding out the top three. Katie Oliver was a double-winner for the Bulldogs, taking first in both the 55M hurdles and the long jump, Maggie McCready had a 10-second personal best time while taking first in the 1 Mile, and Lexi Piazza won the 600M race, setting a new PR by seven seconds.
Mansfield, 74 @ Sharon, 24 – Final – Mansfield took first in 10 events plus one relay to claim a big win over Sharon. The Hornets swept the shot put (Caitlin Garrahy, Juliana Machado, Joselyn Saba), the 55M dash (Abigail Scott, Chloe Guthrie, Meghan Driscoll), and the 300M (Olivia Barry, Brooke Penney, Alexandra Leman) for a total of 27 points. Guthrie also won the long jump (15-10.00), Elyssa Buchanan won two events, taking first in the 55M hurdles (9.47) and the high jump (4-08.00), Anna Moore won the 2 Mile in 12:10.00, Norah Puleo took first in the 1000M (3:23.01), Avery Hawthorne added five points by winning the 600M (1:50.11), and Alexandra Petrova clocked in at 6:09.78 to win the 1 Mile. Olivia Nau had six points for the Eagles, taking second in both the long jump and the 55M hurdles.
Attleboro, 9 @ Franklin, 90 – Final – Franklin swept eight events in a dominant showing, finishing off a 5-0 season to clinch the Kelley-Rex division crown for the first time since 2018. The Panthers swept the high jump (Abigail Griffith, Sarah Dumas, Vera Hansen), the long jump (Dumas, Barra Pfluke, Cailyn Bruno), the shot put (Lily DeForge, Elizabeth Hopkins, Darby Nicholson), the 55M hurdles (Ella Chandaria, Hansen, Bruno), the 55M dash (Dumas, Chandaria, Sophia Cuneo), the 1000M (Gwenyth Holland, Allison Powderly, Katie Barrow), the 600M (Bruno, Anna Cliff, Ella McLaughlin), and the 300M (Cuneo, Olivia Costa, Cassidy Carmignani). Mackenzie Mann added a win in the 2 Mile, clocking in at 13:43.88. Attleboro’a Emilia Smith won the 1 Mile in 5:39.10.
King Philip, 54 @ Taunton, 45 – Final – King Philip won the 4×200 relay by less than two seconds to secure a win over Taunton in a close battle. The Tigers won the 4×800 relay in 4:25.63 (the team of Phylicia Dias, Braelyn Nichols, Sydney Martin, Caelyn O’Leary) to have a shot at the win but KP’s 4×200 relay team of Sarah Glaser, Madeline Hill, Ali Gill, and Alex D’Amadio finished in 1:52.79 to secure the win. D’Amadio collected six points from a first place finish in the 300M (43.25) and a third place in the 600M (1:51.23), Gill and Glaser finished 1-2 in the 55M dash, and Hill added 10 more points by winning both the long jump (15-05.00) and the 55M hurdles (9.74). Katherine O’Neil added a win in the shot put (32-00.50) and Cheyanne Kelley won the 1000M in 3:34.06. Taunton’s Colby Dunham won the 2 Mile in 13:09.23, Emersyn DePonte and Sarah Mendonca went 1-2 in the 1 Mile, and Dias and Martin finished first and second in the 600M.
North Attleboro, 50 @ Milford, 50 – Final – Milford and North Attleboro entered the relays tied, and after splitting the relays, finished that way in a 50-50 tie. There was no separation between the Hawks and the Rocketeers, who had 45 points apiece before the relays. Milford won six of the 10 events but North had key depth by getting points from second and third place finishes. Kiyanna Simas won both the long jump (17-04.00) and the 55M dash (7.43), both were league best finishes on the night. The Hawks also got wins from Kay Wheelock (55M hurdles, 10.16), Carly Haley (1000M, 3:30.71), Sydney Kalil (1 Mile, 5:40.35), and swept the 300M (Gabby Peniche, Kaylee Whitney, Wheelock). North picked up wins from Sydney O’Connor in the high jump (4-08.00) with Caroline Folan and Megan Ladd rounding out a sweep, Sienna Newth in the shot put (32-06.50), Ellie Fournier in the 2 Mile (13:34.87), and Faith Wilder in the 600M (2:06.43).
Monday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 10/24/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Soccer
Franklin, 1 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final – Franklin converted a penalty kick 15 minutes into the second half to get a win on the road over Attleboro and clinch the Kelley-Rex division title. An unlucky hand ball on a service into the area from Noah Cain gave the visitors a chance from the spot. Senior Trey Lovell stepped up and buried a low shot for the only goal of the game.
Canton, 5 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final
King Philip, 0 @ North Attleboro, 2 – Final – North Attleboro scored once in each half to record a win at home over visiting King Philip. Givany Carney found Zach Smahi at the top of the box and he deposited his shot into the back of the net just five minutes into the game for a 1-0 advantage. Smahi returned the favor in the second half, setting up Carney at the 50th minute mark to double the hosts’ advantage. Cole Templin had some big saves for North Attleboro to keep the Warriors off the board. “I’m extremely proud of the effort from all of the seniors tonight,” said North Attleboro head coach Mike Lacasse.
Mansfield, 2 @ Stoughton, 2 – Final – A back-and-forth battle ended in a 2-2 draw with each side taking a point. Senior Matheus Groberio blasted a free kick into the back of the net from just outside the area to give the hosts the lead but just two minutes later Connor Palinski finished off a cross to bring the Hornets level. Mansfield carried that momentum and scored again less than 10 minutes after tying it as Dan Checkoway headed in a corner kick from Grady Sullivan. Stoughton came back and found the equalizer before the break as Groberio set up Sam Santos to make it 2-2. Mansfield freshman goalie Troy Lasbury-Casey made 13 saves and played well in his first career start.
Milford, 4 @ Taunton, 0 – Final – The Scarlet Hawks deposited a pair of goals in each half to return home with two points via a 4-0 win over Taunton. Eduardo Santana opened the scoring, running onto a long ball from Nate Dinis and poking it past the keeper to make it 1-0. Rodrigo Lourenço drew a foul with clever dribbling and Lucas Nalon Ribero buried the free kick to double the lead going into the half. Ribero grabbed his second of the day, blasting a rocket of a shot from 40 yards away to make it 3-0. Kaua Pereira capped the scoring for the Hawks, finishing off a corner from Lourenço.
Sharon, 0 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final – Oliver Ames broke the stalemate midway through the second half to get a win at home over visiting Sharon. Senior Mirray DaSilva converted a pass from Joey Carney in the 60th minute for the lone goal of the game.
Girls Soccer
Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final – Anya Zub’s hat trick pushed the Panthers to a big home win and maintained their lead at the top of the Kelley-Rex. Selene Hammad opened the scoring for Franklin just two minutes into the game, with Zub picking up the assist. Zub would score the next three goals. Kelly O’Connor, Olivia Costa, and Hammad had the assists. Jamie Davies added a late goal for the Bombardiers, converting a penalty after Tatum O’Brien’s nice run into the box drew a foul. Alexis Campbell made double digit saves in the loss.
Foxboro, 1 @ Canton, 2 – Final – After Foxboro battled back to tie the game, Mekhala Costello’s second half goal lifted Canton to the win and kept the Bulldogs within two points of league-leading OA heading into the final game of the regular season. Canton grabbed the lead in a first half that was delayed by lightning. Foxboro answered back three minutes into the second half. Grace Riley got the equalizer off a Shea Dorney corner. Costello found the winner with a blast from distance to secure two points.
North Attleboro, 0 @ King Philip, 3 – Final – Mikayla Thompson scored twice and Heidi Lawrence and Ella Pisani each recorded two points to keep the Warriors in the league title mix with one match remaining. KP sits just a point back of Franklin in the division. Lawrence opened the scoring for KP when she took a nice pass from Pisani and lifted it over the keeper. Pisani also had the helper on KP’s second goal four minutes later, putting in a perfect cross for Thompson to tap home from close-range. Thompson would add KP’s third in the second half, this time getting a toe to a cross from Lawrence.
Stoughton, 0 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final – Olivia Salisbury set a new school record with her 30th career clean sheet (ninth of the season), as Mansfield continued its impressive run. The Hornets have gone 11 games without a loss and picked up a sixth straight win. Avery Hawthorne made it three straight games with a goal, scoring what turned out to be the winner 10 minutes into the second half. Bridget Hanley’s ball over the top set up the goal. Mansfield added a second just two minutes later when Lyla Nappa scored off a cross from Olivia Dunham.
Taunton, 1 @ Milford, 6 – Final – Milford celebrated senior night with its biggest win of the season. Dani Atherton scored a brace to the lead the way for the Hawks, who scored four unanswered in the second half to break open a close game. Kaylee Whitney, Serena Borges, Paige Caldon, and Ava Baglione each scored once for Milford and Kayleigh Tourtellot had a solid game in goal. Juliana Matos had the lone goal for the Tigers.
Oliver Ames, 6 @ Sharon, 2 – Final – Emma Gavin recorded three goals and Lucinda Li Cotter had four points (two goals and two assists) to lift the Tigers to a win in a back-and-forth game in the rain at Sharon. With the win, OA kept hold of a two-point lead on Mansfield and Canton going into the final match of the regular season. Jolie Diaz added a goal and Jenna Gilman had a pair of assists for the visitors. Sharon battled back two get within two twice, Autumn Simon finishing with a brace. Sofia Goclowski and Jessica Li had the assists. Taylor Standring had a strong game in net for the Eagles.
Field Hockey
Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final – Attleboro kept it close, trailing just 2-0 at halftime, but Franklin scored a late goal in the third quarter and two more early in the fourth to pull away for the win. After a scoreless first quarter, Emily Carney scored three minutes into the second (from Kaitlyn Carney and Sophia Cuneo) and then again with under a minute to play until halftime (from Haley Wernig and Cuneo). Payten Crandell (from Kaitlyn Carney) pushed the Panthers’ lead to 3-0 with just over a minute to play in the third, and both Wernig and Kaitlyn Carney scored inside the first five minutes to make it 5-0. Siany Ortez made 10 saves in net for the Bombardiers.
Stoughton, 0 @ Mansfield, 6 – Final – Mansfield scored two goals in each the first and third quarters and tacked on one each in the second and fourth quarters to get a win over Stoughton. Ava Adams opened the scoring and Danni Cuzzi scored back-to-back goals, one in the first quarter and one in the second to give the Hornets a 3-0 lead at halftime. Adams grabbed her second in the third, Kristina Kipp made it 5-0 in the third quarter, and Adams completed her hat trick with the lone goal of the fourth.
Taunton, 3 @ Milford, 0 – Final – Kaysie DeMoura scored a pair of goals to lead the Tigers to a shutout win on the road at Milford. Caelen O’Leary added one goal to go along with DeMoura’s two while Jasmine Lucier made three saves in net for the shutout.
Oliver Ames @ Sharon – Postponed to Tuesday, 10/25 at 3:30.
Foxboro, 1 @ Canton, 1 – Final – Click here for a photo gallery of this game. – Mary Collins scored midway through the fourth quarter to cancel out Maggie McCready’s opener and send both times home with a point. The first half was a defensive struggle, with Foxboro having the only shot on net in the opening 30 minutes. Canton turned things around in the third, dominating the quarter and breaking the deadlock. Carolyn Schiavo created space on the right side and fired a shot that Kathryn Ferguson needed to save. The rebound sat in the crease for a couple seconds before McCready pounced to knock it home. Foxboro took control of play in the fourth. Carolyn Durand made a series of good saves but eventually Mya Waryas’ shot from distance was tipped in the circle by Collins. The ball caromed out from the back of the net, causing confusion, but after a discussion between the officials the goal was given.
Volleyball
North Attleboro, 0 @ King Philip, 3 – Final – King Philip landed a dominate win at home, and along with Franklin’s win over Attleboro, the Warriors moved back into a first place tie atop the Kelley-Rex division with one match to go. Emily Sawyer landed 10 kills along with seven aces and three blocks to lead the Warriors to a 3-0 (25-15, 25-7, 25-11) win over the Rocketeers. Sami Shore (three aces) and Ahunna James (five digs) each added seven kills while Olivia O’Neil finished with four kills and two aces.
Oliver Ames, 3 @ Sharon, 1 – Final – Junior Claire O’Rourke had a big day at the net to help Oliver Ames shake off a close loss in the third set and finish off the win, 3-1 (25-17, 25-19, 24-26, 25-15). O’Rourke notched 13 kills while Sarah Hilliard added 12 kills to lead the offense. Maddie Homer had 16 digs and six aces, Clare Kavolius recorded 35 assists and five aces, and Cecelia Cupples had a strong game at the net.
Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final – Click here for a recap and photo gallery of this game.
Foxboro, 2 @ Canton, 3 – Final – Canton rallied from a 2-1 deficit to stay alive and force a fifth set and then outlasted visiting Foxboro to get the win, 3-2 (20-25, 25-19, 21-25, 25-22, 15-9). Jess Wright had an efficient night at the net, hitting 0.425 with 19 kills while Liana Lamparelli added 13 digs, three kills, and three blocks for the Bulldogs. Seniors Haley Duhaime, Nevaeh Osborne, Liz Beal and Riley Costa played well in the five set battle.
Stoughton, 3 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final
Taunton @ Milford, 5:15