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2024 Hockomock League Girls Soccer Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2024 Hockomock League Girls Soccer Preview
Attleboro
2023 Record: 4-11-3
Coach: Steve Santos
Attleboro finished third in the Kelley-Rex division last season, but it was a sizable gap to the co-champions (Franklin and King Philip). The Bombardiers graduated leading scorer Jamie Davies but return a large group that gained valuable varsity experience in 2023 and will be aiming for a playoff berth at the end of the season.
There is plenty of creativity in the attack and head coach Steve Santos is confident that the Bombardiers will be able to pose problems for the opposition defense. Junior Tatum O’Brien is the top returning scorer and the Quinnipiac commit will be the key playmaker. Senior Tatum Leahy is also back in attack after missing all of last season with an injury and she has impressed during preseason. Senior Zenda Gjoni is another midfield creator, junior Jordyn Riley has a strong leg and is a threat on set pieces, and senior Isla Thompson gives Attleboro a speed boost.
Defense will be a priority at the start, as Santos is focusing on shoring things up at that end of the field after allowing 62 goals in 2023. The back line all saw significant action last year. Seniors Ryann Mooney and Jessica Jennison give the team important leadership, while sophomores Sophie Guant and Colie McGilvray are both coming off strong rookie campaigns that saw them get plenty of playing time. Sophomore track standout Kennedy Samuel can add speed to defense or midfield. Goalie is a three-way battle between juniors Madalyn Barber and Ava Gattoni and sophomore Ciara O’Driscoll.
“The key is are we going to be able to tighten up on defense and focus on defense first,” Santos said. “We’ll be able to create chances and score goals, but we need to limit the mistakes at the back. We’ve got good leadership from the senior class, good chemistry, and everyone seems hungry in practice.”
2024 Hockomock League Girls Soccer Preview
Canton
2023 Record: 10-8-2
Coach: Idris Senyonjo
Following an impressive playoff run that saw Canton reach the Div. 2 quarterfinals, the Bulldogs will be hoping to carry that momentum into a new season. With only four players graduated from last year, the Bulldogs have the bulk of the lineup back to challenge for the league title and try to make another tournament run.
in attack, Canton will miss the playmaking of Mekhala Costello, but senior Emma Cahill had a team-high 16 goals last year, including several clutch tallies in the playoffs, and will be the leader up front this fall. Sophomores Gabriella Berardi and Madison McCabe will be counted on for more production after solid freshman seasons. Senior Paige Sullivan, who played last year with an injury, will run things in the midfield, and juniors Georgia Campbell and Alyssa Wong could be ready for breakout seasons in the center of the pitch.
The defense has plenty of experience to call on. Senior Gisella Berardi has been running up and down the left wing for the past three seasons, contributing on both ends of the pitch. Senior Tess Giglio will drop from midfield into the back line and junior Isabella Sanchez will take on a bigger role. Junior Katherine Powers is back in goal and has been a solid shot-stopper and vocal leader at the back.
“Consistency will be key for us this year,” said Canton coach Idris Senyonjo. “With such a tight league, there is really no room for too many slip ups. We had a good run in the postseason and we surprised a few people. I want us to use that as a motivation and determination to go that extra mile this year. It all starts with the first game of the season and we will be ready.”
Foxboro
2023 Record: 7-13-0
Coach: Jen Lippolis
Foxboro had a tough 2023 season. The Warriors were hit by the injury bug at various points and finished with only seven wins, but they also had a positive goal difference for the season, lost 10 games by two goals or less (including four by just one goal), and were only knocked out of the playoffs on penalties. With the bulk of the lineup returning, Foxboro coach Jen Lippolis thinks the team could be poised for much more this fall.
The defensive unit returns plenty of experience. Senior Maddy Luck will be one of the key players this year, with her tackling ability, energy, and versatility being used in defense or midfield. Senior Kailey Sullivan returns at outside back and classmate Sophia Pacella will jump in to bolster the back line. Sophomore Julia Luck will return in goal after seeing some time between the pipes as a freshman.
Up front, the graduation of leading scorer Erin Foley will have an impact, but the return of junior Shea Dorney from an ACL injury will help make up for that production. The talented winger had a strong start to last season and the Warriors will be happy to see her back up top. Junior Morgan Riley will join Dorney at forward and senior Lexi Tuohey and sophomore Maeve Casey will run things in midfield.
“Preseason has been off to a great start,” Lippolis said. “Our players have been working hard in the off-season and are ready for the season to begin. With the majority of our team being returning varsity players, we’re hopeful for another competitive season.”
franklin
2023 Record: 18-3-0 (Kelley-Rex division co-champions)
Head Coach: Jodi Klein
The Panthers won a share of their fourth straight league title and reached the Div. 1 quarterfinal last season and, despite several key players graduating, the expectations around the program remain just as high coming into the new season.
Franklin’s attack will look a little different after graduating two-thirds of last season’s front three, but senior Kelly O’Connor is coming off an MVP-caliber season in which she scored 26 goals and she will be back to terrorize opposition defenses again. Junior Gwen Holland will support O’Connor up front and freshmen attackers Lily Strong and Claire Michel have both impressed during preseason scrimmages. The midfield should also chip in with goals, with senior Ava Vivella and juniors Morgan Lovell and Vera Hansen all returning and sophomore Sophia Horton being added to the mix.
Last season, Franklin allowed just eight goals in 21 games. Graduations and transfers mean there will be several new faces in the back, but the Panthers still expect to make it difficult for the opposition. Senior Eiley Cinelli will provide leadership in the middle with junior Cassidy Carmignani returning at outside back. Senior Meghan Griffith has moved from midfield to outside back and looks ready to step up in her new role. Freshman Grace Marinella is already looking like a leader in central defense. With Rachel Welch graduating and Jill Hamilton going to prep school, Franklin is turning to sophomore Cami Towers in goal with freshman Devyn Cairns looking to gain experience this year as well.
“This is a new, young group and we are getting acclimated to one another, learning each other’s tendencies and really starting to connect,” said Franklin coach Jodi Klein. “We are fortunate here in Franklin to have so much talent in our program this year at all three levels. They are working hard this preseason and we are improving every day. I see a bright future for the 2024 season as well as in years to come.”
King Philip
2023 Record: 16-4-0 (Kelley-Rex division co-champions)
Coach: Gary Pichel
After sharing the Kelley-Rex division crown with Franklin last season, King Philip comes into 2024 with expectations to be right at the top of the standings again. The graduation of record-breaking forward Heidi Lawrence will obviously be tough but the Warriors return a lineup filled with experience and talent from front to back.
Offensively, KP will need to make up a lot of Lawrence’s production from last year but with senior Mikayla Thompson up front, the Warriors have a proven goal-scorer to lead the line. KP also has one of the league’s top creators in midfield in senior Dani Lomuscio who will run the game from the center of the pitch and be the key to KP’s attack maintaining its high levels. Sophomore Donnelle Balunos impressed as a rookie with her versatility in midfield and senior Bridget Scott emerged as a standout defensive mid with her tackling and distribution.
The defense will be led by two-year captain Rhianna Mason. A four-year varsity player, Mason is a stalwart in the center of the back line and provides a steadying influence. Senior Addisyn Lamothe-Vaughn is another versatile player who can be a standout at outside back or in the midfield. Her athleticism, skill on the ball, and physicality make her a threat wherever she lines up. Junior keeper Lauren Obara is in her third season between the pipes and has proven to be a dependable shot stopper.
“I believe that our team will be very competitive in each and every game this season,” said KP coach Gary Pichel. “We are looking forward to starting the season on the right foot against our extremely strong Hockomock League competition.”
Mansfield
2023 Record: 17-4-1
Coach: Kevin Smith
Mansfield is coming off a historic run to the program’s first-ever state title game appearance and, despite graduating 11 players from last year’s team, the Hornets return a talented group that will be looking to make more history and win their first Davenport division title.
The Hornets will lean on the attack early in the season. Junior forwards Aly and Maddie Fernandes will be key to unlocking the opposition and creating chances. Aly, the left winger, has been the team’s leading scorer in each of her two varsity seasons and is a dynamic dribbler and good finisher. Maddie plays off the right and her vision and passing range is vital. Junior midfielder Lauren Signoriello does a lot of running for the team and is a deep-lying playmaker. Seniors Lyla Nappa and Meghan McCann give Mansfield different looks up top.
On the other end of the pitch, Mansfield will need to build experience quickly after graduating three of the team’s four starters in the back line. Junior Olvia Dunham was the 2023 Underclassman of the Year from a defensive mid position, but she could slot back into the back four where she played as a freshman. Junior Emma McPherson had an impressive debut in central defense last year and will be relied on to be more of a leader this season. Junior Katelyn Troilo will make her debut in goal.
“We have had to rebuild the defense after graduating three starters and the goalie from the defensive group,” said Mansfield coach Kevin Smith. “We return our starting midfield as well as four of our five attacking players from last year’s team.”
Milford
2023 Record: 2-12-4
Coach: Lou Colabello
With only one player graduating from last year’s team, Milford coach Lou Colabello is hoping that a more experienced, battle-hardened roster will be able to adapt to different game plans and pull the Hawks off the foot of the Kelley-Rex standings.
Milford has talent in attack and should be able to produce more scoring chances this season. Sophomore Kyla Nashawaty is coming off an all-star (and All-EMass) season and she’ll be joined up front by junior Ava Baglione, who will be looking to replicate the impressive form that she found as a freshman. Junior midfielder Katelyn Kearnan will be another key player for the Hawks, creating attacks from the middle of the pitch. Seniors Paige Caldon and Olivia Baglione and junior Kayleigh Tourtellot will also be back to give Milford athleticism and creativity in the midfield.
The Hawks will turn to a more defensive outlook against some of the stronger teams in the league and the entire back line returns to help shore things up at that end of the field. Seniors Alexa Landry and Cae Pellegrini provide much-needed leadership and physicality, while freshman Juliana Senna is a player that could step in and make an instant impact. Junior Chloe Murdock will be in her third season as the starter in goal and adds another important layer of experience.
Colabello said, “I feel with the loss of only one player, we have a solid group in which there are many who can play multiple positions, which gives us some diversity. Thus with many players returning with experience we should compete on a higher level than last year.”
North Attleboro
2023 Record: 1-13-4
Coach: Dan Burdick
North Attleboro is coming off a difficult season. The Rocketeers managed just one win under first-year head coach Dan Burdick, but they only graduated four players and confidence is high that they can make a leap this fall to move up the standings.
One of the keys to turning things around this year will be creating more in the final third. North scored only six goals in 18 games in 2023, so will be counting on junior Caroline McKenna, last season’s leading scorer, to build on her experience and more consistently find the back of the net. McKenna will get help stretching defenses from speedy sophomore Ava Pratt and junior Amelia Maier. Junior Angelina Bostock solidified things in midfield for the Rocketeers and sophomores Kyla Cincotti and Abby Wholey are ready to step into bigger roles this year.
Sophomore Gracyn Cuzzi was a standout in goal for North last season and she’ll be back between the pipes this year to strengthen a back line that lost key leadership after the graduation of Casey Butanowicz and Abbie Pratt. Seniors Kaylee Hennessey and Angelina Rizzo and junior Madison Burns (the team’s three captains) are back and bring valuable experience along the back line.
“I have been extremely impressed with the team’s commitment to improving this offseason,” Burdick said. “Going back to the winter months in the weight room, the buy-in and dedication from the girls has been awesome, and I believe their efforts this offseason will lead to positive results for our group this season. Everyone in the program is excited to get underway, and the girls have the right attitude and work ethic to go out there and achieve the goals we have set for ourselves this year.”
Oliver Ames
2023 Record: 14-4-0 (Davenport division champions)
Coach: Britt Sellmayer
Oliver Ames won the Davenport division title for the third time in a row last season, all of them by just a single point. Although the Tigers weren’t able to repeat 2022’s state final appearance, they incorporated several young players who will play key roles this year and return a deep lineup that looks poised to make some noise in the tournament this fall.
The Tigers return eight players from last year’s team. Senior Taylor deVos is back after injuries forced her to miss the bulk of the 2023 regular season and her leadership and versatility will be a big boost from the start. deVos can play in center midfield or central defense depending on the situation. Sophomore Shelby Hodges stepped in almost seamlessly last year as a rookie and took over deVos’ spot in the back line. Junior Rhiya Fisher returns in defense with senior Victoria Taylor stepping in as well. Senior Janiya Matier will be back between the pipes and is one of the top shot stoppers in the league.
Up front, the Tigers will need to replace last year’s two leading scorers, Lucinda Li Cotter (graduation) and sophomore Siena Fabrizio (injury), but junior Jolie Diaz is a talented finisher and senior Laney Carroll gives OA a solid presence in the penalty area. Senior Emma Gavin, a Bucknell commit, adds scoring punch from midfield along with sophomore Brooke Dean, who is also coming off an impressive freshman campaign. Juniors Caroline Bowers and Kensie Graham will give OA depth on the forward line and senior Lynn Elhayek and sophomore Emily Lopes will be counted on to step up in midfield.
“We are looking forward to the season with one of the deepest and experienced teams we have had in years,” said OA coach Britt Sellmayer.
Sharon
2023 Record: 3-11-2
Coach: Becca Borbély
Sharon wasn’t able to follow up its 2022 playoff appearance by making another tournament run last season, but the Eagles bring back nine seniors to try and climb back into the postseason picture this fall in their second season under head coach Becca Borbély.
Although the Eagles only scored 17 times last year, they have plenty of talent to take advantage of at that end of the pitch. Junior Jessica Li was the team’s leading scorer last season and she brings loads of creativity whether lined up as a forward or dropping into midfield. Senior forward Autumn Simon is always a threat in the penalty box with her strength, speed, and finishing ability. Junior Sophia Melpignano and senior Olivia Landstein are able to deliver killer passes from midfield and freshman Linda Jenner gives the Eagles added depth up top.
Seniors Leah Steinberg and Nasiba Alikulova will give Sharon leadership in the back line and junior Unnimaya Sajeev had impressive performances at outside back. Sophomore Penny Wooden had a strong debut season in both central defense and midfield and classmate Angela Bozzuto will take over in goal this year.
Borbély said, “I am excited to return this year and build off of the systems we put in place last year. The players have put in the work in the off-season and are ready to get after it. We have a team of dedicated players who are hungry for success, what else can you ask for as a coach?”
Stoughton
2023 Record: 4-9-5
Coach: Jeff O’Sullivan
In 2022, Stoughton ended a long wait for a return to the postseason, but the injury bug hit last year and the Black Knights weren’t able to follow up with another playoff appearance. Under second-year head coach Jeff O’Sullivan, Stoughton brings back an experienced lineup that looks ready to get back into tournament contention.
Stoughton was stout defensively last season, allowing only 29 goals in 18 games, and only three times (even against the top scoring teams in the Hock) did the Black Knights allow more than two goals. Three of the four starters from last year’s back line are returning to keep up that strong defensive record. Seniors Caitlin Driscoll and Lauren Mitchell will be helped out by sophomore outside back Claire Byrne. In goal, junior Molly Fox will get her turn to be the starter after being the backup to Katrina Varnum for the past two seasons.
The attacking group was hard hit by injuries last season but everyone looks healthy at the start of the season. Senior forward Bianca Casna was definitely missed last year and gives the Black Knights a focal point up top, while classmate Makenzie O’Connor is a difference-maker on the left wing with her ability to dribble past defenders. Experience in the midfield will be huge, as seniors Emma Tran and Morgan Cook and junior Laila Bernard provide a balance between attack and cover for the defense. Newcomers to watch this year include freshman Sara Janelli and sophomore Morgan O’Connor.
“I am extremely excited to return for my second year at Stoughton,” O’Sullivan said. “To see the quality of our players this year and the commitment for each other is all I can ask for.”
Taunton
2023 Record: 4-10-4
Coach: Dan Borges
Taunton showed great improvement in its second season under head coach Dan Borges. The Tigers jumped from just a single win in 2022 to four wins and 12 points last fall, while doubling the number of goals scored and reducing the amount allowed. Still a relatively young squad, the Tigers are hoping to build on that momentum and keep making forward progress, as they search for a first playoff appearance since 2015.
Attack remains a young group but each of the players gained valuable experience last year and showed the speed and creativity to be a dangerous counter-attacking team. Sophomores Lia Abouyazbek and Kaylee Lopes and freshman Marybel DoRosario all contributed goals last season and will hope to carry that into this new season. Senior Ava Uhl will be a key player this year, controlling the game in midfield and providing the killer passes to spring the quick forwards into space.
The Tigers allowed 10 fewer goals in 2023 than in 2022 and they return plenty of experience and athleticism in the back line. Seniors Mairead Flood and Jalynn Andrews are both back to provide leadership with sophomore Madison Crowley returning after playing every minute of last season as a freshman. Sophomore Ashlyn Hebert is in her third season on varsity and will get support from freshman Sophia Forrester.
“Although the squad will still be very young,” Borges said, “we are looking to continue to improve and battle for playoff contention this season.”
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Friday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 05/12/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
Stoughton, 0 @ Canton, 1 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game. Hayden Rose spun a gem, firing Canton to an important division win. Rose went the distance, pitching around five walks and allowing just one hit. He struck out 11 batters, including striking out the side in the seventh to seal the victory. Canton’s lone run came in the bottom of the fourth. Matt Hart drew a walk and came around to score on Matt Lesser’s triple over the right fielder’s head. Owen Lane also added three of Canton’s seven hits from the leadoff spot. Jeriel Cuello had Stoughton’s only hit. Black Knights starter Joseph Rush took the loss despite a strong start. He allowed just the one run and five hits in 3-1/3 innings. Hunter Malkin pitched 2-2/3 scoreless innings of relief with four Ks.
Taunton, 4 @ Franklin, 7 – Final – Click here for a recap and photo gallery of this game.
Mansfield, 10 @ Oliver Ames, 3 – Final – Mansfield scored three runs in the third and four more in the fourth to break things open and seal a win that keeps the Hornets close with Foxboro in the Davenport title hunt. Sam Martin (two doubles) and Wyatt Bolduc (double) each had two hits and drove in a pair of runs, scoring three runs combined as well for the Hornets. Mansfield also got a hit and three runs scored from Conner Zukowski, a hit and two RBI from Jake Maydak, and a hit and RBI from Luke Rogan. Maydak also picked up the win on the mound, throwing six innings with three earned runs, three walks, and two strikeouts. Rogan closed the game with a scoreless seventh. Harrison Fitzpatrick was 3-for-3 leading off for OA, scoring twice. Matt Lawson added two hits and a run, Patrick Finnerty had an RBI triple, and Jack Morley drove in one for the Tigers.
Milford, 10 @ North Attleboro, 3 – Final – Milford scored 10 unanswered to come from behind and pick up a big road win. Damien Carter starred at the plate and on the mound for the Hawks. He went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, a triple, a homer, and five RBI. Carter also overcame allowing three runs in the first two innings to throw a complete game with eight strikeouts. Nick Koch had two hits and reached base five times, Evan Cornelius had a pair of hits, and Sean McGee had a hit and reached base four times for the visitors. Jordan Paradis had a hit, a run, and an RBI and Ayden Delaney had a hit and drove in two for North.
Softball
Canton, 5 @ Stoughton, 18 – Final (5 Inn.) – Canton scored four runs in the second and added a fifth in the third to take early control of Friday’s divisional matchup, but the Black Knights put together a remarkable rally to pull out the win. Stoughton scored nine runs in the fourth and then added nine more in the fifth to seal the victory. The hosts had 14 hits as a team. Freshman Julia Monaghan had three hits to lead the way, scoring once and driving in a pair. Kerry Driscoll drove in four with a pair of hits. Julie Powers (three runs and two RBI), Anna Hobbs (three runs and three RBI), and Alyssa Edwards (two runs and an RBI) all had two hits apiece. Camryn Whitman scored twice and brought in another. Driscoll picked up the win in the circle, going the distance with no earned runs and a pair of strikeouts. Jess Wright scored once and drove in two for Canton, while Kailyn Durham drove in two, Chloe Guerschuny had two hits, and Laura Valkanas had a run and an RBI in the loss.
Sharon, 2 @ Foxboro, 9 – Final – Foxboro scored four times in the first and never looked back, picking up a win that keeps it in the running for the Davenport title. Ava Hill went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run scored, and two RBI. Emma Callahan was 3-for-4 and scored three times. Vittoria Cuscia had a pair of hits and drove in two. Cuscia picked up the win in the circle, giving up no earned runs and striking out five. Maddie Hu and freshman Annabel Gruss each had two hits for the Eagles. Manasa Josyula struck out seven in the loss.
Taunton, 13 @ Franklin, 0 – Final (5 Inn.) – Taunton pounded out 16 hits and had its fifth straight shutout to stay unbeaten. The Tigers broke things open with a six-run fourth inning. Kaysie DeMoura went 3-for-4 with a double, scoring twice and driving in three. Bella Bourque also was 3-for-4 with two runs and an RBI. Kyleah Plumb (two runs, RBI), Ava Venturelli (two runs, two RBI, and a homer), and Mia Fernandes each had two hits. Brooke Aldrich tripled and drove in three and Hayley Krockta had a double, run scored and RBI. Sam Lincoln made the runs stand up with another strong outing in the circle. She struck out 11 in five innings and allowed just two hits. Sarah Boozang and Hailey Fales had the hits for the Panthers.
Oliver Ames, 5 @ Mansfield, 3 – Final – Oliver Ames plated four runs in the second inning to take the lead and then held off a late rally from the hosts, getting the final out with the tying run at the plate. Maddie Homer, Devon Morris (run), Katie Melendy (RBI), Katherine Farley, Erin Martin (RBI, run), Crystyliah Covel (double), and Paige Taylor each had a hit for the Tigers. Melendy earned the win in the circle, allowing three unearned runs on six hits and one walk, striking out five in a complete game. For Mansfield, Liv Madeira had a pair of hits and Callie Lake, Erin Radley, Molly Kucharski, Jill Koppy, Avery Lake, Dani Jameson, and Allie Koppy each added one hit.
North Attleboro, 4 @ Milford, 0 – Final – Kelly Colleran set a new program record (breaking the one she has set several times already this spring) by striking out 21 batters in seven innings. She also scored the winning run, drew a pair of walks, and stole a base. The big hit for the Rocketeers was a pinch-hit, two-run homer from freshman Grace Forman to break the game open in the fifth inning. Arianna McDavitt set the tone offensively with three hits and a run scored and Maryellen Charette had a pair of hits. Emma Hanwell had a double and a run scored, while Maddie Bailey, Molly Willey (RBI), and Lucy Palmer all had one hit. Milford had four hits as a team, with Olivia Baglione going 2-for-4 from the lead-off spot. Ava Baglione and Grace Bonina each had one hit. Maeve Driscoll allowed only two earned runs for the Hawks, striking out seven in the loss.
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Boys Lacrosse
Canton, 17 @ Dedham, 14 – Final – Freshman Michael Thomas scored six times to lead the Bulldogs to their second win of the week. Jeffrey Chaput and Ethan Keleher each scored five times and AJ Thomas scored once for Canton. The Bulldogs did the bulk of the scoring in the first half, going into the break with a 12-8 lead.
Mansfield, 10 vs. Silver Lake, 11 – Final (OT) – Mansfield lost a tough game against a fellow tournament contender. Drew Sacco scored three goals and dished out an assist. Twice in the fourth quarter Sacco scored to tie the game and eventually force overtime. Cody Gordon added a hat trick and a pair of assists and Tommy Smith had two goals and an assist. Andrew DeGirolamo found the back of the net once for the Hornets. Ryan DeGirolamo made 18 saves in the loss.
North Attleboro @ Taunton, 5:15
Sharon, 20 vs. Medway, 2 – Final
Girls Lacrosse
Franklin, 6 @ Notre Dame Academy, 15 – Final
King Philip, 8 vs. Weymouth, 13 – Final – KP lost a tough challenge against a fellow playoff contender. Makenzie McDevitt (one assist), Alyssa Legere, and Nicole McDonald all scored twice for the Warriors. Emily Campbell made 16 saves in the loss.
Mansfield, 3 @ Bishop Feehan, 11 – Final – Ella Palanza, Brooke Butler, and Stella Moore each scored once for the Hornets. Palanza added an assist.
Taunton, 7 @ North Attleboro, 15 – Final – For Taunton, Cali Melo found the back of the net four times, Caroline Vallarelli added a pair, and Hailey Tanguay scored once. Maddi Szala added an assist and Mel Jesus registered six saves.
Sharon, 5 @ Medway, 19 – Final
Boys Tennis
Canton, 4 @ Stoughton, 1 – Final – A clean sweep in singles action highlighted Canton’ 4-1 decision on the road over neighboring Stoughton. Max Kupferman, Bharat Ramanathan, and Justin Ngan each won 6-0, 6-0 in singles action and the Bulldogs added another win at second doubles. The team of Drew Garrett and Matt Writer overcame a one-set deficit to emerge with a hard-fought 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 win. Stoughton’s Anthony Maylack and Aadit Khond secured a 6-0, 6-3 win at first doubles.
Sharon, 5 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final – Sharon swept Foxboro and remained unbeaten in league play. The first singles match was the closest, as Jacob Slavsky pulled out a super tiebreaker win over Raj Jetty. Jetty took the opening set 6-4, but Slavsky came right back to win the second 6-0 and then took the tiebreaker 10-5. Matthew Lally (6-4, 6-1) and Alex Budovalcev (6-1, 6-1) both won in straight sets. The doubles matches were also straight set wins for the Eagles. Sava Kassev and Rithvik Neti won 6-0, 6-3 and Kevin Li and Hyojae Park won 6-2, 6-1.
Taunton, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final – Franklin earned a win that keeps it just one back in the win column in the battle for the Kelley-Rex title. Jay Gorgas won a 9-7 tiebreaker in the first set to get a straight sets win (7-6, 6-2). Tyler Fitzpatrick won the opening set 6-4, dropped the second by the same score, but then won the third set tiebreaker 11-9 to get the point. The doubles teams of Eric Tomaino and Ahan Shetty (6-4 7-5) and Andrew Amante and Aaron Ramaswamy (6-3, 6-3) each won in straight sets for the Panthers.
Oliver Ames, 0 @ Mansfield, 5 – Final – Mansfield swept the Tigers to hang around in the Davenport title race, just one back in the loss column of leader Sharon. The Hornets took the three singles matches in straight sets. Neema Khosravani (6-1, 6-2), Nikhil Nain (6-0, 6-4), and Iniyan Karruppusami (6-1, 6-3) earned three points for Mansfield. Freshmen Kingston Carey and Justin Curtis also won in straight sets at second doubles – 6-1, 6-1. The first doubles match was the lone point to require three sets. Josh and Jacob Weiner pulled out the win after dropping the first set to Nick Wagner and Brendan Teehan. The Weiners won 6-7, 6-3, 10-8.
North Attleboro, 4 @ Milford, 1 – Final – North pulled out a win that moves it back into a first-place tie with Attleboro atop the Kelley-Rex. Although the Rocketeers earned four points, it was a hard-fought battles, as four of the five individual matches went to three sets. At first singles, Brody Carter dropped the opening set against Tyler Andreotti 2-6, but bounced back to win the next two sets 6-1, 6-3. Darren Ling had a similar experience at second singles, dropping the first 2-6 against Connor Wong, but then winning 6-3, 6-2 to take the point. Milford’s Corey Rattray won the lone point for the Hawks. After splitting the first two sets with Quinn DiFiore (6-7, 6-4), Rattray won the super tiebreaker 10-6. The doubles matches were also close. Arnav Raghuvanshi and Aaryan Anjna needed three sets to hold off Sean Prevelige and Todd Ostertag 7-5, 3-6, 6-3. Neo Shum and Jeremy Carter won the only match that went in straight sets, taking second doubles 6-1, 6-2.
Girls Tennis
Stoughton @ Canton – Postponed to TBD.
Foxboro, 1 @ Sharon, 4 – Final – Sharon clinched the Davenport title with the win over Foxboro. It is the seventh league title in the past eight seasons (two of those shared with Foxboro). Hailey Kornbluth continued to roll for the Warriors and earned the 6-2, 6-4 win at first singles. Sharon won the rest. Navya Shukla (6-0, 6-0) and Ale Aguilar (6-1, 6-2) won at straight sets to round out the singles matches. Abby Vilk and Jenny Sand (6-0, 6-1) and Olivia Landstein and Sophia Oh (6-0, 6-1) won the doubles matches while only dropping two games combined.
Franklin, 4 @ Taunton, 1 – Final – Franklin stayed in the running for the league title with a big road win. Izzy Trull (6-1, 6-0) and Brooke Taylor (6-0, 6-0) each won their singles matches in straight sets. Taunton also got a point at second singles with Ava Alves taking her match 6-4, 6-2. The Panthers swept doubles. Sydney Tolonen and Brooke Daniels won 6-4, 6-3 and Allison Bagley and Ava Davies won 6-3, 7-5.
Mansfield, 2 @ Oliver Ames, 3 – Final – OA won the first and second singles matches without dropping a game and added a win at second doubles to secure the victory and a sweep of the season series with the Hornets. Hannah Farber and Olivia Querzoli breezed through their matches, both winning 6-0, 6-0. The doubles team of Ella and Marina Mierzwinski finished off the win for the Tigers with a 6-2, 6-1 win. In the first meeting, Mansfield was swept, but the Hornets made this a tough match for the Tigers. Caroline Guravage took her third singles match 6-4, 6-2 and the doubles pairing of Jillian Hanley and Savannah Carey won 6-1, 6-3.
Milford, 2 @ North Attleboro, 3 – Final – North won all three of the singles matches to secure a win that moves the Rocketeers slightly ahead of KP in the Kelley-Rex title race. Lauren Hunt, Megan Atwood, and Grace Noreck all won their matches without dropping a game. Ava Merril and Lily Bogonis won their doubles match for the Hawks and Audrey Brannigan and Paige Caldon won 6-2, 6-3 at second doubles.
Boys Volleyball
King Philip, 1 @ Taunton, 3 – Final
Milford vs. O’Bryant, 5:15
Saturday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 05/06/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
Franklin, 4 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final – Franklin quickly erased an early deficit and used four pitchers to hold the host Hornets at bay in a 4-1 decision. Mansfield took an early 1-0 lead on a sacrifice fly from Wyatt Bolduc (to score Matt DeShiro) in the bottom of the first inning but the Panthers plated three runs in the top of the second and never trailed again. Luke Sidwell drove in Ben Yuknis and Rex Cinelli on a fielder’s choice and Jase Lyons followed with an RBI single two at-bats later to hand Franklin a 3-1 lead. Yuknis (walk) came in to score on a ground out from Ethan DePaolo in the top of the sixth to add to the lead. Dillon Cashin got the win in relief for Franklin, tossing 2.1 scoreless innings with three hits allowed and one strikeout while Jake Shaughnessy was strong in the start, allowing one run on one hit and two walks, striking out one in three innings. Lyons and Austin Campbell (two strikeouts) combined for 1.2 scoreless innings after Cashin.
Softball
Taunton, 9 @ Bishop Feehan, 0 – Final – Sam Lincoln shined in the circle and Taunton’s offense produced runs in every inning except the first in a convincing win over Bishop Feehan. Lincoln only allowed one hit and didn’t issue a single walk, striking out 15 in a complete game shutout. Offensively, the Tigers scored a single run in the second, fourth, fifth, and seventh, pushing across three runs in the third and a pair in the sixth. Ava Venturelli (home run), Kaysie DeMoura (RBI, two runs), Mia Fernandes (RBI, run), and Mia Torres (RBI, run) each had two hits to pace the Taunton offense.
Milford, 0 vs. St. Paul Diocesan, 14 – Final (5 inn.)
Mansfield, 5 @ Marblehead, 0 – Final – Mansfield made it two wins in a row with a 5-0 shutout on the road at Marblehead. The Hornets scored once in the second (Allie Koppy RBI to score Jill Koppy) and once more in the third (Molly Kucharski single to score Reilly Slaney) and then extended its lead with three runs in the sixth inning: Kucharsky singled, Molly Crowley walked, and Allie Koppy and Dani Jameson both singled to make it 5-0. Jameson earned the win in the circle, scattering four hits and striking out seven in a complete game effort.
Boys Lacrosse
Canton, 3 vs. Nauset, 12 – Final
Boys Tennis
Milford, 2 vs. Hopedale, 3 – Final
Girls Tennis
Milford, 1 @ Hopedale, 4 – Final – Milford’s second doubles pairing of Audrey Brannigan and Paige Caldon prevailed in three sets for the Hawks. Brannigan and Caldon split the first two sets but won a super tiebreaker to get the victory (6-3, 4-6, 10-3).
Wednesday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 05/03/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
North Attleboro, 5 @ Attleboro, 2 – Final – North Attleboro senior Jordan Paradis had a strong start on the bump and the Rocketeers produced enough runs offensively to secure a 5-2 rivalry win at Attleboro. Paradis allowed just two runs on two hits and three walks, striking out 10 in five innings for the win; sophomore Gio Martello tossed two scoreless innings in relief for the save. The Rocketeers took the lead in the top of the first inning and never surrendered it against the Bombardiers. Derek Maceda lined a two-run double to give the visitors the lead in the top half before Attleboro got on the board in the bottom half on an RBI double from Aiden Hochwarter. North extended its lead in the top of the fourth on Paradis’ RBI triple and an RBI single from Martello to make it 4-1. Ayden Delaney added a sacrifice fly for North while Casey Victorio drove in a run for the Bombardiers in the fifth.
King Philip, 9 @ Canton, 2 – Final – KP exploded for seven runs in the top of the second and never looked back, rolling to its fourth win in a row. Brendan Sencaj blasted a grand slam to lead the KP attack at the plate. Matthew Kelley continued his strong work with the bat, going 4-for-4 and scoring three runs. Cam Hasenfus went six innings and allowed two earned runs to pick up the win, while Nate Pennini stepped in to pitch a scoreless seventh. Matt Chafin had a pair of hits and an RBI for the Bulldogs, while Andrew Gillis reached base three times and scored once. Griffin Hughes had a strong relief outing, going five innings and allowing two runs.
Franklin @ Mansfield – Postponed to Saturday, 5/6 at 4:00.
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Softball
King Philip, 1 @ Taunton, 3 – Final – Click here for a recap and photo gallery of this game.
Foxboro, 3 @ Oliver Ames, 4 – Final – Oliver Ames plated all four of its runs in the bottom of the first inning and Katie Melendy and the Tigers’ defense took care of the rest to land a key 4-3 win over division rival Foxboro. It was the visiting Warriors that struck first when sophomore Natalia Leach smacked a solo home run to center field to present Foxboro an early 1-0 lead. OA responded in the bottom half with all four of its runs; Maddie Homer led off with a single, stole second and scored on an RBI single from Devon Morris to tie the game. Melendy singled and two at-bats later, Erin Martin singled and Melendy came home on an error. A double from Katherine Farley plated one more run and Samantha Johnson followed with another RBI double to make it 4-1 in favor of the Tigers. Foxboro cut into the deficit in the top of the fifth on a single from freshman Mia Flanagan that scored two runs but Melendy got the third out in the inning to strand the tying run at second. Foxboro got the tying run to second in the top of the seventh as well but Melendy got back-to-back outs to secure the win. Melendy earned the win, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits and five walks, striking out five in a complete game effort. Vittoria Cuscia pitched well for Foxboro, scattering seven hits and three walks for four runs, striking out four in six innings.
Stoughton, 11 @ Milford, 16 – Final – Milford pounded out 18 hits to the tune of a 16-11 win over visiting Stoughton, securing its third win in the last five contests. Although the Black Knights jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first (highlighted by RBIs from Alyssa Edwards, Camryn Whitman, and Caitlin Driscoll), Milford’s Olivia Baglione led off the bottom half with a solo home run and the Scarlet Hawks were off and running offensively. Milford ended up pushing across five runs in the first and three more in the second to get the lead; Stoughton rallied for three runs in each the fifth and sixth but the Hawks answered with seven combined runs in the same two innings. Junior Maeve Driscoll had a team-high four hits and knocked in one run, Baglione (two RBI, two runs), Cae Pellegrini (four runs) and Maeve Williams (four RBI, three runs) each added three hits, and Jianna Fernandes (four RBI, run) had two hits. Edwards went 4-for-4 with a home run, a triple, five RBI and four runs to lead the Black Knights while Anna Hobbs and Kerry Driscoll each had two hits.
Boys Lacrosse
North Attleboro, 10 @ Attleboro, 4 – Final
Canton, 8 @ Foxboro, 12 – Final – Foxboro used a dominant first half to land a key win over division rival Canton. The Warriors poured in eight goals in the opening half and played great defense to limit the visiting Bulldogs to just one goal for an 8-1 edge at the break. Conor Noone led the charge offensively, scoring six goals with one assist while Tony Sulham added a hat trick in the win. Ryan Cotter, Jon Sacchetti, and Mikey McCabe each added one goal while Finn Stapleton had an outstanding defensive game for the Warriors. Adam Addeche made 14 saves in net to keep Foxboro ahead.
Franklin, 19 @ Mansfield, 5 – Final – Luke Davis continued to dominate offensively and Franklin ran away with a big win on the road at Mansfield. Davis had eight goals and three assists, all in the first three quarters, while Jayden Consigli added six goals and two helpers and Tyler Sacchetti chipped in with four goals and three assists for the Panthers, which built a double-digit (13-3) lead by halftime. Drew Hansen added two assists and Justin Alexander (one assist) went 16-for-22 at the face-off X. Ryan DeGirolamo made 20 saves in net for the host Hornets and Drew Sacco led the team offensively with three goals and an assist. Cody Gordon and Andrew DeGirolamo each added one goal, and Andrew Burnham and Nico Smith each had two assists.
Taunton, 0 @ King Philip, 20 – Final
Oliver Ames, 12 @ Milford, 11 – Final (OT) – Ben Reardon’s second goal of the game delivered a walk off win for Oliver Ames as the Tigers dispatched Milford in overtime. The Scarlet Hawks and visiting OA were tied 11-11 at the end of regulation but Reardon found the back of the net for the second time to hand the Tigers the dramatic win. Shaun Teehan and Alex McAndrew had big performances for OA with each scoring three goals while Jake Manthous, Ryan Jaco, and Victor Romeiro each scored once. Noah Iselib made 12 saves in the win.
Girls Lacrosse
Attleboro, 19 @ North Attleboro, 10 – Final – Locked in a tight battle at halftime, Attleboro erupted for 11 second half goals to run away with a big win on the road at rival North Attleboro. The Bombardiers had a balanced attack offensively with sophomore Isabella Cavallini (two assists) scoring a team-high five goals while junior Molly Moore (three assists), junior Addison Papagolos, and freshman Amelia Collins each scored four goals in the win; senior Gabriela Sprovieri and freshman Mekenah Stokes each added one goal in the win. Jordan Mooney added four assists while Papagolos (six) and Cavallini (nine) did well on the draw. Peyton McAuliffe made 11 saves in the win for Attleboro.
Foxboro, 17 @ Canton, 8 – Final – After a back-and-forth first half, Foxboro’s balanced offensive attack proved to be too much as the Warriors found the back of the net 10 times in the second half to pull away from Canton in a key division battle. Senior Paige Curran spearheaded the Warriors’ attack with six goals and three assists while Mya Waryas added five goals and four assists and Val Beigel had four goals — including the 100th of her career — and one assist in the win. Cate Noone chipped in with one goal and three assists, Addie Riley scored once, and Mary Collins notched an assist. Devan Spinale led the Bulldogs with four goals, Emily McCabe chipped in with two goals, and Nora Giannacopoulos and Shannon McGrann both had one goal. Ashley Balunas made six saves in net for the Bulldogs.
Mansfield, 3 @ Franklin, 18 – Final – Franklin senior Kaitlyn Carney hit a big milestone in the win, recording her 200th career point. Grace Nesbit added her first goal of the season for the Panthers. Brooke Butler had a goal and an assist, while Ava Adam and Lola Varricchione each scored once for the Hornets. Caitlyn Zajac made five stops in goal for the visitors.
King Philip, 20 @ Taunton, 1 – Final – KP had 18 different players find the back of the net, as they made it back-to-back wins. Makenzie McDevitt scored once and had a pair of assists, recording the 100th point of her career. Maggie Sweeney, Ashleigh Whitbread, Sierra King, Isabelle Taylor, Katie McGann, Mara Boldy, Halle LeBlanc, and Faith Garvey all scored their first varsity goals in the win. Cali Melo scored for Taunton on an assist from Caroline Vallarelli.
Milford @ Oliver Ames – Postponed to Thursday, 5/4 at 4:00.
Sharon, 9 @ Stoughton, 8 – Final – Sharon edged Stoughton to pick up its second win in the past four games and deny the Black Knights their first win as a varsity program. Amanda Reid was the top scorer for the hosts with five goals, and also pulled down three draw controls. Casey Groppi dished out five assists, while Morgan Groppi and Nicole Reid each scored once. Jordan Coleman made 13 saves in the loss.
Boys Tennis
Canton, 3 @ Foxboro, 2 – Final – Canton freshman Bharat Ramanathan overcame a one-set deficit and a three-game deficit in the second set to earn the clinching win at second singles for the Bulldogs. Ramanathan rallied from a 2-5 deficit to get the win and followed with a 12-10 third-set tiebreaker win to clinch the match. Max Kupferman continued his dominance at the first singles with a 6-0, 6-1, and Canton’s second doubles team of Drew Garrett and Matt Weaver earned a 6-1, 7-5 victory. Foxboro’s Ryan Fossella and Evan Paluzzi took a point at first doubles with a 6-1, 6-2 verdict and sophomore Luca Meyer earned a 6-2, 6-2 win at third singles for the Warriors.
Taunton, 5 @ New Bedford, 0 – Final – Taunton went on the road and returned home from the Whaling City with five wins — all in straight sets — to sink host New Bedford. Mike Kimmer emerged from a competitive first singles match with a 6-4, 6-1 win, Martin Frankimet dropped just one game in a 6-0, 6-1 second singles win, and Heitor Sens rolled to a dominant 6-0, 6-0 win at third singles. In doubles action, Collin Lofgren and Derek Desseault teamed up and lost just one game in a 6-0, 6-1 victory at first doubles while the pairing of Kenny Dias and Rowan Kimmer dominated to the tune of a 6-2, 6-0 win at second doubles.
Sharon, 5 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final – In a battle of division leaders, Sharon repped the Davenport with a clean sweep by taking all five matches in straight sets. Sophomore Jacob Slavsky bounced back with a 6-2, 6-2 win at first singles, junior Matthew Lally prevailed 6-1, 6-2 at second singles, and sophomore Alex Budovalcev continued his impressive sophomore season with a dominant 6-0, 6-0 showing at third singles for the Eagles. Sophomores Sava Kassev and Joel Zwicker emerged from a tough test at first doubles with a 6-2, 7-5 win, and the team of senior Kevin Li and sophomore Sujun Zhao took a 6-2, 6-1 victory at second doubles.
Stoughton, 2 @ Milford, 3 – Final
Girls Tennis
Foxboro, 4 @ Canton, 1 – Final – Foxboro took a pair of wins from both singles and doubles actions to earn a 4-1 verdict over host Canton. Hailey Kornbluth (6-0, 6-1) and Makayla Peck (6-2, 6-4) each wins at first and second singles, respectively, while the teams of Emily Stow and Katelynn Dineen (7-5, 6-7 (5), 10-7), and Abby Grace and Arianna Urman (6-4, 6-3) swept doubles play for the Warriors. Canton’s Katherine Powers was victorious at third singles, taking a 6-1, 6-2 win.
Taunton, 4 vs. New Bedford, 1 – Final
Attleboro, 0 @ Sharon, 5 – Final – Sharon earned its 10th straight win to start the season, taking a clean sweep over visiting Attleboro. Sophomore Judy Song dropped just two games en route to a 6-1, 6-1 win at first singles, junior Navya Shukla added a 6-2, 6-1 win at second singles, and senior Abby Vilk completed the singles sweep with a 6-2, 4-0 (default) win at third singles. The team of sophomore Alina Hou and Olivia Landstein earned a 6-1, 6-1 win at first doubles for the Eagles, and the second doubles pairing of Grace Zhang and Emma Gershun prevailed 7-6 (5), 6-1.
Milford, 3 @ Stoughton, 2 – Final – Milford sophomore Mallory Brickley erased a one-set deficit to secure a win at third singles and clinch the win for the visiting Scarlet Hawks. Brickley dropped a tight first set but then won two in a row for a 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 win. Milford also got wins from the sophomore first doubles pairing of Ava Merrill and Lily Bogonis (6-2, 6-1) and the second doubles team of sophomores Audrey Brannigan and Paige Caldon (6-3, 7-5). Ally Lada earned a 5-7, 6-2, 6-0 comeback win at first singles and senior Nadia Prokopiuk rallied for a 2-6, 6-0, 6-3 win at second singles for the Black Knights.
Boys Outdoor Track
Foxboro, 53 @ Stoughton, 83 – Final
Girls Outdoor Track
Foxboro, 34 @ Stoughton, 85 – Final
Boys Volleyball
King Philip, 0 @ Medfield, 3 – Final
Milford, 3 vs. Minnechaug, 0 – Final