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2023 Hockomock League Boys Soccer Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2023 Hockomock League Boys Soccer Preview
Attleboro
2022 Record: 12-5-3
Coach: Peter Pereira
With only four returning starters and the majority of its offensive production gone from the roster, legendary head coach Peter Pereira knows this could be a bit of a building year for his Bombardiers.
Attleboro lost four of its five leading scorers, with three gone to graduation and leading scorer and potential MVP candidate Alex Vecchioli electing for MLS Next. That means Pereira will start the season by leaning heavily on his returning starters, and he’s got a good group of them. Senior Tyler Rocchio returns for his third season starting in net and is one of the best keepers in the league while senior Zack Diffenderfer will be the veteran among the defenders. There’s some real good skill in the midfield with seniors Luke Hagopian and Billy Badger, who both had really strong 2022 seasons.
With departure comes opportunity so Pereira has been looking for some players to step into the lineup. Senior midfielder Kyle Neuendorf and forwards Nick Ticas and Clay Tyler are all good candidates to see more time after making an impact for the Bombardiers a year ago while senior Josh Codella is another reliable defensive choice. Junior Lucas Pereira and freshman Jaedyn Beland are candidates for roles along the back four, junior Corvengdjimy Thomas and sophomore Drew Ribeiro are looking to bolster Attleboro’s attack, and sophomore Mason Prive is in the mix in the midfield.
“Attleboro boys are going to have a building year since we only have four starters back from last year,” Pereira said. “After losing five players [from the program] to MLS next, we have a lot of work to do.”
2023 Hockomock League Boys Soccer Preview
Canton
2022 Record: 9-7-4
Coach: Danny Erickson
After graduating some dozen seniors from last year’s team that reached the state tournament, head coach Danny Erickson’s 2023 squad will feature plenty of new faces.
The Bulldogs boast some returners in key spots like senior captain Nick Ruggeri, who had a solid year in net for Canton during the 2022 campaign. In the field, seniors Matt DeVito and Zaza Francoeur along with junior Owen Morrissey have the most varsity experience, and they are the key players that Erickson will be relying on as new faces are incorporated into the lineup. Francoeur was tied for second on the team in assists last year with eight, Morrissey was fourth on the team in points with four goals and two assists, and DeVito chipped in with a goal and an assist.
Erickson is looking for senior Connor Harney to add energy and explosiveness for the Dogs this fall while sophomore James Howard is expected to add some size, grit, and a high soccer IQ to the middle of the pitch.
“We will certainly be a team that is looking to grow throughout the season,” Erickson said. “A true rebuild that we are all up for and excited about.”
Foxboro
2022 Record: 2-13-2
Coach: George Argyrou & Colin Meiselman
Foxboro begins a new chapter in program history with co-head coaches George Argyrou and Colin Meiselman coming over from Wayland to take over the program. And the new chapter has a lot of promise after the Warriors had a very successful offseason.
Foxboro took home the championship in August at the Forward Thinking summer league out of Norton, which features a handful of Hock squads. Argyrou and Meiselman have been impressed by the strong senior leadership thus far as they look to bounce back from last year’s two-win season. Senior captain Ryan Cotter is back in net after a breakout junior campaign in which his efforts earned him Hockomock League All Star honors. The Warriors midfield will have some veteran leadership as well with captains Ryan Flaherty and Pradyu Gubbala back in the mix.
While the Warriors look to try and fill some holes in the lineup, the new coaches are leaning on the seniors to lead the way. Nate Cote and Jake Anello are two options for minutes on defense, Ian Foley can play either in the midfield or in the back, and Jack Sullivan is vying for minutes on top in the attack.
“[We] are impressed with how the seniors have helped build chemistry over the first week of the preseason,” Meiselman said. “Their ability to bring in new members to the program will be key as we get into the regular season.”
franklin
2022 Record: 16-4-1 (Kelley-Rex division champions)
Head Coach: Fran Bositis
With over a dozen experienced returners back this season, the reigning Kelley-Rex champions have a good chance of making it two in a row, and maybe even more.
Hall of Fame coach Fran Bositis has 13 players back who played a significant role on last year’s team that won 16 games and its first Kelley-Rex division title since the program won four in a row from 2011-2014. With the talent on the roster this year, it’s possible we see another run of success atop the division. There’s experience all over the field but maybe none more than senior center back Rex Cinelli, a standout defender who has anchored Franklin’s defense for the past couple of seasons. Senior Andrew O’Neill had a strong junior season up front (four goals, six assists), an area of the field the Panthers could be very dangerous with fellow senior Hansy Jacques (seven goals, two assists) back and the return of senior Sean O’Leary, who was a target forward as a sophomore but took last season off.
Senior Noah Cain is a confident and skilled player back in the middle of the pitch again this year. Seniors Bradley Herndon, Gustavo Martinez, and Michael Fernandez-Martin all offer good speed on the wings and can create a lot of offense going forward. Juniors Wyatt Herndon, Matt Honekamp, and Garrett Scagliarini (four goals, four assists) all earned valuable minutes a year ago and should be impact players as Franklin tries to repeat as division champs. In net, seniors Paxton Rosen and Jack Perlman — who both saw some time last year due to injuries — have had a healthy battle in net and should both be involved in the lineup this year.
“I feel the strength of our team without question will be our senior leadership and our athleticism,” Bositis said. “We have a solid group of athletes and we are all excited about the upcoming season.”
King Philip
2022 Record: 7-11-0
Coach: Mike O’Neill
The Warriors had a lot of juniors and sophomores earn valuable minutes throughout last season and head coach Mike O’Neill is hoping that youth movement will pay off this year.
King Philip boasts over a dozen players returning to the pitch with varsity experience at a variety of positions. It all starts with the Warriors’ four senior captains: Will Bowen, Tommy Lomuscio, Neel McGrath, and Dermott Amorim. Both Bowen and Lomuscio are experienced and dangerous forwards that will give KP a veteran presence out on the wings, McGrath can play just about anywhere in the back, and Amorim orchestrates play from the midfield. Senior Ryan Keller can play both center back and in the midfield, junior PJ Sullivan is back at center back after an impressive sophomore season, and junior Sayan Panda solidifies the defense from his defensive center mid spot.
In goal, the Warriors have two accomplished seniors who are competing for playing time, pushing one another each day in practice in Jake Van Hoesen and Alex Nathan. Having two senior options in goal on top of a veteran defensive group anchored by McGrath, Sullivan, and Keller gives KP a reliable foundation in the back. Sophomore Marco Amorim had an impressive summer and his speed could make an immediate impact offensively for KP.
“It will be another challenging and competitive season in the Hockomock League,” O’Neill said. “I am excited to see what this group of players can do this year.”
Mansfield
2022 Record: 5-11-3
Coach: Steve Sheridan
A mix of key returners and an influx of new faces are just two ingredients to Mansfield head coach Steve Sheridan’s recipe for success this year. The key to putting it all together for the Hornets will be staying healthy.
Sheridan has familiar veteran faces in key spots all over the field and that gives the Hornets a solid foundation to build off of. Senior captain Derek McGrath and junior Matt Sullivan are reliable defenders that will anchor what is traditionally a stingy back four. In the midfield, the junior trio of Tyler Znoj, Cooper Austin, and Marco Geminiani all played valuable minutes a year ago and will look to take on bigger roles this time out. Up front, senior captain Sam Oliveira will be tasked with orchestrating the offense for Mansfield.
The new faces that are looking to give Mansfield a boost in the midfield include senior Jordan O’Connor, junior Amro Hosny, and sophomores Brandon Gardner and Dominic Nassifc, while senior Ben Grella aims to bolster the Hornets’ defense. There has been a healthy competition for minutes in goal as senior Ty Duffin, who missed last season with an injury, is back challenging sophomore Troy Lasbury-Casey.
“If we can get and stay healthy, we’ll be tough competition for anyone,” Sheridan said. “With an influx of new faces at key positions, how quickly they gel together will set the tone for us, both offensively and defensively.”
Milford
2022 Record: 12-6-2
Coach: Antonio Pinto
Milford has been in the mix for the Kelley-Rex crown for a good stretch now and although there might be a good amount of new faces in the lineup, expect the Scarlet Hawks to challenge for the crown again this year.
The Scarlet Hawks’ four-year run as a division champ came to an end last year but only by three points. Replacing the likes of Eastern Mass. All Star Nick Ribeiro and Hock all star and speedy striker Eduardo Santana will be tough, Milford has shown their ability to reload over the past couple of seasons. Head coach Antonio Pinto will lean heavily on his experience, especially to start the year. One of the most veteran players in the league is Milford senior Nate Dinis, who has proven over the past three years that he can play anywhere on the back line; his leadership will be key in the back for the Hawks.
With Ribeiro, Santana, and Arthur Tome — Milford’s three leading scorers — the Hawks lost 25 goals between the three. That means there will be a lot of opportunities for new faces to step up. Andre Baiano Moura emerged as a top option during last year as a sophomore, playing at the six. Sophomores Johnny Castro (two goals, six assists) and Danny Da Silva (three goals, four assists) both had strong debut seasons a year ago and could factor into Milford’s offense more this season. Senior Jackson Phieffer and freshman Robbie Cappeli are both in contention for the starting spot in goal.
“We will hope to do our best in our attempt to qualify for the state tournament in this very difficult league,” Pinto said.
North Attleboro
2022 Record: 8-8-3
Coach: Geoff Burgess
Head coach Geoff Burgess returns to the bench after a year away coaching the girls and he’s hoping his Rocketeers can get back to the state tournament and make a run this year.
The Rocketeers lost a dozen players to graduation including their top three scorers (Carson Dameron, Givany Carney, Zach Smahi) but this year’s squad boasts another strong senior group. Burgess has leadership in key parts of the field with senior captain Bryce Newth leading the offense, senior captain Owen Goeller starting in net, and senior Kaden Burns — the team’s leading returner for goals — will anchor the midfield. While Burgess leans on his veterans in his return to the squad, he also expects some newer names to contribute including Logan Shiner-McCracken, Jeremy Carter, and Tyler Dameron.
“Our hope is that we can qualify for the state tournament and make a run,” Burgess said. “I think we have a dangerous attack and a solid defense backed up by a quality goalkeeper. These are usually the elements needed for success in the Hockomock League. This is a pretty tight-knit group of kids and our culture this season has been really positive. I am hopeful that this could be a great year for us.”
Oliver Ames
2022 Record: 20-1-2 (Division 2 State Champions)
Coach: John Barata
The target on Oliver Ames is as big as ever entering the 2023 campaign. The Tigers completed a dream season with a wild comeback in the final moments to capture the Division 2 state championship over Hopkinton. Although OA has plenty of talent returning under John Barata, there were key departures as well.
All American Casey Milliken and standout striker Andrew Martins have elected to play MLS NEXT while starters Luke Churchill and Ryan Linhares will miss time to deal with injuries. Add in the graduating of a talented senior class, including starting center backs Hector Bucio and Jake Williams, and Barata will have his hands full shaping a new team eager to prove itself. There are still plenty of positives though with returners Joey Carney, Diego Rivera, Craig Churchill, Jackson Mercieri, and Drew Hall. Carney is one of the most established stars in the league and will be a focal point of OA’s offense.
Hall is back in net but is being pushed in practice by sophomore Zach Gilson. With the departures comes opportunity and Barata is looking for new names to take their chance. Seniors Braeden Blass, Mikey Morias, Josh Ventura, and Chris Davis are all looking to make an impact for the Tigers this season. Sophomore Nicky Babanikas has emerged along the backline so far this preseason.
“We are looking forward to having all these players have a chance to step up and lead!” Barata said. “With only having five players returning from last year’s team, we have a lot of opportunity for players to step up. They are a terrific group of young men…they love the game, they work hard and they have a desire to succeed. Our goal is to get better each and every day! We want to get a few wins and try to get into the MIAA tournament.”
Sharon
2022 Record: 7-7-6
Coach: Scott Nathan
Coming off a playoff appearance in 2022, the Eagles are eager to have another competitive season and get back to the state tournament.
Sharon scored a playoff win over Hock rival North Attleboro last year, a season in which they never lost a game that they scored in. The challenge for the Eagles was finding that consistent scoring though, scoring just 18 goals on the season. With a strong core of returning players in the attack, Sharon is aiming to improve on that. Senior captain Mateo Martinez will be one of the catalysts for the offense and he’ll be supported by the returners James Jennings, Aneesh Prasad, Diego Martinez, and Vlad Shkolnikov, giving the Eagles some good firepower going forward.
Defensively, head coach Scott Nathan has another cornerstone of his roster to lean on. Senior captain Ilan Yampolsky will anchor a unit that graduated some top talent including longtime center back Rhys Davis. But having a senior-laden defensive group will certainly help with seniors Rick Das and Zach Connors giving the Eagles a strong foundation.
“I love this league, it’s among the strongest in the state,” Nathan said. “To have the opportunity to play against so many quality teams…get really competitive games week in and week out. The boys and I can’t wait to get started!”
Stoughton
2022 Record: 5-10-3
Coach: Ruben Teixeira
Stoughton took a big step forward last year with five wins and with a good amount of experience on the roster, the Black Knights are aiming to continue that upward trajectory.
Ruben Teixeira begins his second season at the helm after leading the Knights close to a playoff berth last year. Stoughton finished 36th in the MIAA power rankings, just four spots out of a spot in the state tournament. A lot of the players on this year’s roster have played on varsity for multiple seasons and have improved each season. There are 10 seniors on the roster plus a half dozen juniors so Teixeira has a lot of experience to lean on.
The midfield is anchored by senior Kyle Grant, who is a four-year starter for the Black Knights. A box-to-box midfielder, Grant is all over the field and can be very dangerous going forward as seen by his eight goals and five assists last season. Junior captain Alex Kozak is another crafty player that will help orchestrate the Stoughton offense this season. Evan Khang is Stoughton’s other four-year varsity player and had an impressive season a year ago. Senior captain Joe McSweeney anchors the defense, which is solidified by returning starting keeper Ben Shirey.
“We have a good solid crew returning,” Teixeira said. “We’re a bit more experienced and are excited for the year.”
Taunton
2022 Record: 3-13-2
Coach: Jesue Lopes
The Tigers have a somewhat new face on the bench this year in Jesue Lopes but there are plenty of familiar names returning to Taunton’s lineup this year.
Lopes is a former player and assistant coach with the program so he knows how competitive it is and how difficult it is to win in the Hockomock League. The advantage he has this year is a veteran group of players eager to find success this upcoming season. There are a dozen returning players from last year’s group, including both senior goalie Jack Buffington and Sebastian Darosa. Both played last year and have had a healthy competition for minutes this year. Another key piece back is leading scorer Javonte Fernandes, who can play just about anywhere on the pitch. Last season, he was one of the most dangerous strikers in the league and finished with 11 goals and three assists.
Senior Devin Poe is coming off a breakout junior campaign and will be joined by returners Khrystian Ferreira, Sebastian Freitas, Joshua Letourneau, and Lennon Rodriguez in the midfield. Junior Xavier Machado emerged as one of the most skilled defensive players last year he will be joined in the back by veteran Ian Robicheau and seniors Ethan DeSousa and Neil Martin.
“This is an older team and I am eager to see how they perform this season,” Lopes said.=
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
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Monday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 10/03/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Boys Soccer
North Attleboro, 0 @ Foxboro, 1 – Final – Foxboro broke into the win column, riding a first half goal to pick up two points against visiting North Attleboro. After a nice defensive play in the midfield by junior Ryan Flaherty, the Warriors were able to push forward into the attack. A nice run from senior Joel Gygi down the left side resulted in a cross that was parried by the keeper but right to senior Alex Penders, who blasted a low shot into the net for the lone goal of the game in the 23rd minute.
Attleboro, 1 @ Sharon, 1 – Final – Attleboro took the lead in the first half but Sharon found a late equalizer to split the points. Esvin Morales scored off of an assist from Alex Vecchioli in the first half, and the Bombardiers carried that lead late into the game before Sharon’s Adam Eastman headed in a cross with five minutes left to tie it.
Taunton, 3 @ Oliver Ames, 8 – Final – Oliver Ames had an offensive outburst to the tune of seven half goals on its way to a win over visiting Taunton. Sophomore Casey Milliken had a first half hat trick and capped OA’s scoring with his fourth goal in the second half. Andrew Martins added a first half brace (both assisted by Ryan Linhares), Mirray Dasilva had a goal and an assist, and Jason Zalis netted his second goal of the season in the win.
Milford, 9 @ Stoughton, 1 – Final – Milford’s offense was clicking on all cylinders in a big win on the road at Stoughton. Eduardo Santana had a big day with a first half hat trick, twice hooking up with Jonny Castro and one assist from John Borges. Castro had a third assist in the opening half, setting up Arthur Tome — who finished with a brace and two assists. Nate Dinis (from Nick Ribeiro), Marcello Alves (from Miguel De Olivera), Danny Da Silva, and Andre Baiano also scored for the Scarlet Hawks.
Franklin, 1 @ Mansfield, 0 – Final – Franklin scored the lone goal of the game just past the midway point of the second half to earn a hard-fought two points on the road against a tough Mansfield squad. Andrew O’Neill was there to pounce on the rebound of a shot from Will Kryzak in the 63rd minute for the lone goal of the game. “Mansfield really made us work for this one,” said Franklin head coach Fran Bositis. Mansfield applied a lot of pressure over the final 15 minutes but couldn’t find the equalizer. Mansfield coach Steve Sheridan praised his defense, highlighting strong performances from Brendan Flynn and goalie Liam Doyle.
King Philip, 3 @ Canton, 5 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game. – Jake McCabe recorded a second half hat trick to lead Canton to an important two points against visiting King Philip. McCabe had an assist on Canton’s opener, just three minutes in, using a clever touch on a near post run to set up freshman Vlad Francoeur for an open night right in front. The Warriors leveled the match just under 10 minutes later as Andrew Seropian played a great through ball to Matt Crago, who tucked a shot past the keeper in the 12th minute. The Bulldogs went back ahead in the 29th minute as sophomore Owen Morrissey notched his first career goal by heading in a cross to the far post from senior Carson Eagles. In the second half, McCabe scored twice inside the first 15 minutes, racing onto a ball over the top and beating the keeper 1-v-1, and then off of a deflected throw-in in the 54th minute to make it 5-1. King Philip scored twice in the final 10 minutes, first off of a deflection for a goal to Deven Patel, and then in the final moments when junior Keagan Fletcher played classmate Jack Morgan through for a breakaway.
Girls Soccer
Sharon, 5 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Canton, 0 @ King Philip, 3 – Final – Ella Pisani scored a brace and the KP defense was able to quiet Canton’s potent attack to pick up an impressive win and move alone into first place in the Kelley-Rex division. Addisyn Lamothe-Vaughn tapped in a corner, assisted by Kylie Menendez, in the 28th minute for what turned out to be the game-winner. Pisani would add a pair of second half goals to seal the win. The first came with 19 minutes to play, taking a pass from Menendez and firing a shot over the keeper from 25 yards. With two minutes left, Pisani tapped in a perfect cross from Heidi Lawrence. Lauren Casper got the clean sheet in net, making five saves. KP coach Gary Pichel made a point of praising his back line, Grace Lawler, Rihanna Mason, Rylie Wesley, and Lamothe-Vaughn for its play in the shutout.
Foxboro, 1 @ North Attleboro, 1 – Final – North scored in the closing seconds to rescue a point against Foxboro. Trailing by a goal late, Emma Pratt scored the equalizer on a rebound after a cross from Kaitlyn Joyce. The Warriors had the majority of possession throughout and took the lead when Neve Taylor found the back of the net from a Lindsey Resnick assist.
Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 0 – Final – Mansfield and Franklin were unable to find the back of the net and settled for a point apiece in a hard-fought game. Franklin coach Tom Geysen said that it was evenly matched and well-played by both teams, while Mansfield coach Kevin Smith said there was a playoff intensity to the match. Mansfield keeper Olivia Salisbury made four saves to earn her fifth clean sheet.
Stoughton, 4 @ Milford, 3 – Final – Stoughton rallied from a three-goal deficit and Makenzie O’Connor scored with just two minutes to play to secure a dramatic come-from-behind victory. Ava Baglione scored twice and Dani Atherton added a third to put the Hawks into a 3-0 lead. Shayla Ford scored once to get back within two before halftime and then added her second to make it 3-2 after the break. Bianca Casna tied the game for the Black Knights, before O’Connor, who also had an assist, fired in the winner.
Oliver Ames, 6 @ Taunton, 1 – Final – Jenna Gilman scored twice to lead OA to a big road win Emma Gavin, Mary Cross, Jolie Diaz, and Laney Carroll each added one for Oliver Ames in the win while Lucinda Li Cotter had three assists and Sophia Byron had one Jenna Nelson and Ali Manson also added strong performances for the visitors. Juliana Matos scored Taunton’s lone goal on an assist from Emily Calderon and keeper Ashlyn Hebert made eight saves. Taunton coach Dan Borges was happy with his team’s effort and aggression in the second half and the way the Tigers kept fighting despite being behind.
Field Hockey
Sharon, 0 @ Attleboro, 7 – Final – Junior Siobhan Landers scored a hat trick and senior Marley Young had three assists as Attleboro rolled to a big win at home. Landers scored a trio of goals, including one on a stroke, senior Jordan Mooney added a pair of goals, and both sophomore Nora Desrosiers and junior Bailey Ellis scored once in the win. Senior Alyvia Bessette also had an assist while sophomore Siany Ortez recorded the shutout in net.
Foxboro, 3 vs. North Attleboro, 1 – Final – Foxboro junior Mary Collins scored twice and added an assist on the third as the Warriors earned a hard-fought win over North Attleboro. Jenny Gallagher opened the scoring for Foxboro on a pass from Collins, who then scored back-to-back goals for the Warriors. Mia Dinunzio and Mya Waryas had the assists on Foxboro’s second goal while Val Beigel and Dinunzio notched assists on the third tally. Beigel had a standout performance in the midfield for Foxboro while Waryas and Collins both played well offensively.
Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 4 – Final – Franklin scored twice in the second quarter, and then once in each the third and fourth, to pick up a win over visiting Mansfield. After a scoreless first quarter, the Panthers got on the board just over midway through the second when Haley Wernig buried an unassisted goal. The Panthers doubled their lead with a minute left in the half as Sydney Rogan set up Kaitlyn Carney to make it 2-0. In the second half, Wernig got her second (from Chloe Essam) with less than a minute left in the third, and Payten Crandall made it 4-0 (from Carney) less than two minutes into the fourth. Devon Barry had the shutout in net for the hosts.
Stoughton, 1 @ Milford, 0 – Final – Stoughton returned from a trip to Milford with its first win of the season, recording a 1-0 victory over the Scarlet Hawks. Carly Sanda scored for the Black Knights, converting a pass from Katherine Giroux. Kerry Driscoll and Cat Melo played excellent defense throughout the game to help seal the win for the Black Knights.
Canton, 5 @ King Philip, 2 – Final – Deadlocked at 2-2 at halftime, Canton used a strong second half to secure a key win on the road. Freshman Carolyn Schiavo had a hat trick to pace the offense while Audrey Koen and Ellie Bohane each scored once for the Bulldogs. Abby Macdonald and Mara Boldy (from Kelly Holmes) scored first half goals for King Philip.
Oliver Ames, 2 @ Taunton, 0 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game. – Oliver Ames scored once in each half to emerge from a defensive battle with Taunton for the win. Erin Cottam scored both goals for the Tigers with Julia Maclaine recording the assist each time. Olivia O’Rourke had the shutout in net for the visitors.
Volleyball
Canton, 0 @ King Philip, 3 – Final – King Philip took care of business, earning a three-set sweep of visiting Canton (25-9, 25-14, 25-15). The Warriors continued to play well at the net with a balanced attack: senior Emily Sawyer (two blocks) had 11 kills while classmates Sami Shore (two aces) Ahunna James (nine digs), and Olivia O’Neil (five digs) each chipped in with six kills apiece. For Canton, Sally Hoban and Fatima Sidibay played well at the net while Kelly Schiavo and Zoe Scibelli played good defense.
Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final – Taylor Lacerda and Makayla Kuykendall both had strong games as Franklin notched another 3-0 win (25-17, 25-17, 25-22), this time against a solid Mansfield squad. Lacerda had 11 kills in the win, adding five digs, a block, and an ace while Kuykendall recorded 16 digs, six kills, and four aces.
Foxboro, 2 @ North Attleboro, 3 – Final
Stoughton, 3 @ Milford, 1 – Final – Stoughton notched one of its best wins of the season, going on the road and grabbing a 3-1 win over the Scarlet Hawks. Patrik Oliveira anchored the defense for the Black Knights with 12 digs.
Oliver Ames, 3 @ Taunton, 1 – Final – Oliver Ames bounced back from a close first set loss to win three straight, taking a 3-1 decision (22-25, 25-7, 25-20, 25-21) over Taunton. Junior Sarah Hilliard continued her strong play at the net with 21 kills and three aces, sophomore Clare Kavoulis had 39 assists, Maddie Homer added 17 digs, Courtney Raymond chipped in with eight aces and five kills, and Addyson Smock finished with six kills and four blocks.
Sharon, 1 @ Attleboro, 3 – Final – After splitting the first two sets, Attleboro took two in a row to fend off a stiff test from visiting Sharon, 3-1 (25-8, 21-25, 25-13, 25-17). Julia Leonardo led the offense with 16 kills, nine digs, and two aces, Ellie Shelton added seven kills, and Addie Shelton chipped in with six kills and four aces. Natalie Brojek orchestrated the offense with 30 assists and added five kills as well.
Golf
Taunton @ Attleboro, 2:20
Franklin, 145 @ Oliver Ames, 144 – Final – The battle of the top two teams lived up to the hype as Oliver Ames earned a one-stroke win over Franklin in a non-league clash between division leaders. The Tigers’ top four of senior Michael McGinnis, senior Daniel Paul, junior David Rodgers, and junior Sean Kearns all shot a 36 at their home course of Pine Oaks for the win. Franklin’s Tyler O’Brien and Jack Hagerty shared medalist honors, both firing a round of 34.
Sharon, 188 @ Mansfield, 160 – Final – Drew Urban fired a medalist round of 38 to lead Mansfield to a win and a season-sweep of now division rival Sharon on the links at Norton Country Club. Nate McClean added a 39 in the win, Jason Friedman finished with a 41, and Hayden O’Connor rounded out the scoring with a round of 42 for the Hornets.
Milford, 168 @ King Philip, 151 – Final – Senior co-captain Gavin Croke shot an even par round of 35 to earn medalist honors and King Philip took down visiting Milford at Wentworth Hills. Croke had birdies on two and six in his medalist round. Ethan Sullivan added a 38 for KP while Cam Hasenfus, Jason Silva, and Evan Regan all came in with a 39.
Canton, 160 @ Stoughton, 173 – Final – Canton hit the road and came back home from Easton Country Club with a win over Stoughton. Brendan Tourgee earned match medalist honors, leading the way for the Bulldogs with a 38. Huck McCready added a 40 in the win and both Matt Anderson and Gavin McMahon shot a 41. Stoughton’s Mason Page and Colby Strunk each shot a 41.