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2024 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2024 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse Preview
Attleboro
2023 Record: 5-13
2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Jim Black
Attleboro begins a new chapter in team history as Jim Black takes over at the helm as the program enters its 10th season at the varsity level.
Black is joined by program founder and former head coach Kevin Koppy on the sideline along with Hunter Andruzzi, a former All-American from the Wheeler School, as the defensive coordinator with the hopes of getting a Bombardiers squad — that was just a few spots outside of the state tournament a year ago — into playoff contention. The strength of the Bombardiers’ returners lies in the defense. Senior captain John Wheaton has a ton of experience and is very strong defensively while twin brother Harry Wheaton is one of the top returning goalies in the league and already has 660 career saves.
Senior Matt Silva is another key piece defensively and provides a lot of leadership, and along with both John and Harry Wheaton, gives Attleboro a strong defensive foundation defensively. The Bombardiers graduated the majority of its offensive production from last year, losing its top four point producers. But that means there is plenty of opportunity for new faces to step up. Juniors Cam Willard and Nate Conroy are two potential candidates along with sophomore Landon Vieira, who had a strong rookie season, while senior Tyler Graney will be a welcome addition when cleared. In the midfield, senior Nick Fernandes sets the pace with his speed, while juniors Logan Pembroke, Brody Shaw, Dean Knutson, and Mikey Sawyer are all in the mix to make an impact.
“We are very focused on our ‘New Chapter’ and building collectively not individually,” Black said. “Our mantra is ‘Be The We’ with the emphasis on team, not individuality. In the past, it has seemed that the focus was on individuals and specific matchups. My staff and I are focused on building through our season, understanding that one game doesn’t make or break us. We will be the hardest working, best in shape, positively focused crew in our league with our eyes on breaking into the MIAA D1 playoffs.”
Canton
2023 Record: 8-13
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Tommy Galvin
As Canton looks to build off last year’s playoff appearance, it will lean heavily on its defense to do so.
The Bulldogs lost three of their top four scorers from last year from graduation and other departures so second-year head coach Tommy Galvin will need his veteran defensive group to help keep the team competitive as new faces emerge on the offensive end. Senior captain Pat Drury will be the backbone of the squad this year and is one of the top returning goalies in the Hockomock League. Canton also boasts a lot of experience returning in front of Drury with Seamus Brown, Nick Crowe, Colin Blake, Brannen Morris, and Oisin Brogan all back in the mix while sophomore Jake Marcell is a new addition to that unit who can contribute right away.
With most of its offensive production gone, Canton will look for senior Brendan Tourgee to anchor the attacking group. Tourgee, a captain and a four-year starter, was third on the team in points a year ago with 19 goals and 30 assists. Junior Dillon Albert will be another player to keep an eye on offensively and sophomore Cullen O’Brien will look to spark the Bulldogs attack as well. Nolan Harney and Max Eagles are also in line for increased roles this season.
“I am excited to see what this group can accomplish this year,” Galvin said. “This year’s captains Brendan Tourgee, Pat Drury, and Colin Blake are fantastic leaders and I am very fortunate to have them as role models for my younger guys. I am looking forward to the season.”
Foxboro
2023 Record: 8-12
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 3 Round of 16
Coach: Greg Keefe
It’s a brand new chapter for the Foxboro lacrosse after program founder Matt Noone stepped down following 20 years at the helm. There will still be a familiar face on the sidelines for the Warriors though as longtime assistant Greg Keefe takes over the reigns.
Despite finishing under .500 during the regular season, the Warriors proved they were better than their record by not only earning a home game in the tournament but picking up a win; then nearly knocked off #3 Newburyport in the next round. Losing leading scorer Conor Noone (67 points) will be tough but the Warriors have their next two top scorers back in the mix. Junior Jon Sacchetti had a great sophomore year and had 23 goals and 10 assists in the regular season and Tony Sulham, who is out due to injury to start the season, had 34 goals and five helpers. Foxboro also gets a big boost with the return of senior attack Lincoln Moore, the 2022 HockomockSports Underclassman of the Year. Moore missed nearly all of last year before returning to bolster Foxboro’s playoff run.
Senior Adam Addeche returns in the cage for the Warriors and is one of the top returning goalies in the Hock. That will give Foxboro a solid foundation defensively while the experience of three-year starter Jack Sullivan and two-year starter Jaiden Jean will give the Warriors a stout defensive group. In the midfield, senior Ian Foley will look to contribute on the offensive end while senior Ryan Cotter is a strong two-way middie that will provide a lot of leadership for a young group of midfielders.
“An increase in numbers in the program from the previous years is cause for a lot of optimism,” Keefe said. “We will have a good mix of upper and underclassmen playing important roles this season. We have a challenging non-league schedule and the new coaching staff is excited to be working with this group of players led by our seniors and we are looking for a better outcome in 2024 than in 2023.”
Franklin
2023 Record: 19-2
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 8 (Kelley-Rex champions)
Coach: Lou Verrochi
The Hockomock League has run through Franklin for a long stretch but if the Panthers are to secure an 11th straight Kelley-Rex crown, they will need a lot of players to step up.
Franklin graduated a sizable and incredibly talented group that featured four All-Americans, including the three-headed attack monster of Luke Davis, Jayden Consigli, and Tyler Sacchetti who combined for over 200 goals last year. The good news is Franklin has a lot of talent ready to take their turn including a new talented trio of attackmen in seniors CJ Perro, Dylan McEvoy, and Zach Langevin. The other All-American that is gone is faceoff specialist Justin Alexander; seniors Ben Paterson and Anthony Lampasona will both factor in there and be key two-way middies for the Panthers. Franklin will also get a boost from a talented group of underclassmen eager to contribute.
There’s a lot of talent in the midfield for Franklin with senior captains Drew Hansen (Quinnipiac) and Eddie O’Brien (Saint Anselm) leading the way. Both players were key contributors last year, combining for nearly 70 points during the regular season, and should be even more vital on both ends of the field this year along with senior Ryan Grasso. Franklin brings back a talented senior in Matt Corvi (UMass Boston) in the cage with junior poles Drew McCarthy and Flynn Baker anchoring the defensive unit in front of him.
“We’re looking forward to having a successful season with this group of players,” said Franklin head coach Lou Verrochi. “We have an excellent core of underclassmen that will complement our group of returners.”
King Philip
2023 Record: 13-6
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Round of 8
Coach: Hal Bean
King Philip is coming off a strong 2023 campaign with an impressive 8-2 league record but it came to an abrupt end with an upset in the playoff opener.
With only five seniors graduating from that group, expectations are high going into the 2024 campaign for head coach Hal Bean and the Warriors. King Philip has its top five scorers from last year, including senior Donovan DeVellis who was just one of two Hock players to go over the 100-point plateau during the regular season. DeVellis, who had over 50 goals as a junior, is one of the most experienced and one of the most dangerous attacks in the league. He is joined at attack by sophomore Mason Thompson, who enjoyed a successful rookie season with 25 goals and 27 assists. Junior Pat Weiblen, who missed a good chunk of last year, will give the Warriors another boost offensively.
The midfield also features a bunch of familiar faces with senior captain Noah Minkwitz (40 goals, nine assists), senior Hayden Schmitz (36 goals, 31 assists), and Tommy Kilroy (six goals, 22 assists) all back in the mix. Senior Cullen McCarthy is a strong two-way player in the midfield and will help out a veteran group of defensemen. Seniors Tyler Douglas (three-year starter) and Jack Berthiaume (returning starter) return alongside sophomore Brodie McDoanld to protect the cage, which is now manned by sophomore Finn Cunningham after the graduation of standout James Boldy. Junior Henry Leclair returns to handle faceoffs after winning nearly 60% of them last year.
“This KP team has solid depth and a lot of talent while also being a great group of young men,” said head coach Hal Bean.
Mansfield
2023 Record: 14-7 (Davenport champions)
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 16
Coach: Tim Frias
After going 10 seasons between league titles, Mansfield doesn’t plan to wait that long to win another. With a strong core of players back from last year’s 14-win Davenport division winning squad, the Hornets are strong contenders to win it again.
Mansfield will need to fill the voids left by the graduation of leading scorer Drew Sacco and all-league goalie Ryan DeGirolamo, but there are some eager candidates ready to step up. Up front, senior captain Will Riley will lead a relatively young group that will feature returning sophomore Andrew DeGirolamo (19 goals, 32 assists) and freshman Cole Hogencamp. In the cage, the Hornets will turn to sophomore Cam Goff and junior Dillon Butler to battle for time. There is a lot of depth in front of the cage in the defensive unit, anchored by seniors Nolan Bordieri (captain) and James DeGirolamo along with junior Thomas Gormely. Sophomore Nate Pailler will also be in the mix with a trio of LSMs in junior KJ Mahoney, junior Cole Gibson, and freshman Michael Genovese all helping out.
There are a lot of familiar faces in the midfield, starting with captain Andrew Burnham and also featuring fellow seniors Dante Spivak, Logan Pereira, and Ben Grella. Sophomore Nico Smith had a terrific rookie campaign (28 goals, 17 assists) and quickly established himself as one of the best at the faceoff ‘X’ in the league. Sophomore Tommy Vallett is also back with a year of experience and the Hornets will look to get additional contributions from junior Bill Doherty, sophomores Donovan Minton and Will Killroy, and freshmen Walter Stock and Thomas Donovan.
Milford
2023 Record: 9-10
2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Austin Costa
Milford took a big step forward in its second year under head coach Austin Costa and now the Hawks will try to take another one in year three.
The Hawks posted a program-best record a season ago and finished only a couple of spots outside of a tournament berth for the Division 2 state tournament. Milford started seven underclassmen during last year’s campaign, which featured an 8-1 non-league record. Having gained that experience, the Hawks will now look to compete at a higher level against Hockomock foes. Up front will feature a familiar face in junior Jayden Martins, who enters his third year as a starter and is coming off a successful sophomore campaign with 40 goals. On the other end of the field, sophomore Anthony Mastroianni will take over as the starting goalie in the cage and already has some varsity experience coming into the year.
Milford has a lot of experience in the middle of the field, starting with sophomore specialist Henry Baldic, who emerged as a reliable option at the ‘X’ with a 64% win rate last year and will help aid Martins in the attack. Sophomore Jason Stokes led the Hawks in assists a year ago and is back in the midfield along with juniors Anthony Maietta and Robbie DeGasperis, who are both strong two-way players who help on both ends of the field. Sophomores Garren Fraunfelter, Ricky Nashawaty, and Sullivan Driscoll will all be in the mix to help out in the midfield as well. Patrolling in front of the Hawks goal, Costa has returning sophomores Ryan Burns and Dylan Burns, who both started last year and will look to bolster the Hawks defensively while newcomer sophomore Thomas Sousa should contribute right away.
“Last year, we made big strides as a program,” Costs said. “Finishing the season with a school best, 9-10 record, we are looking to only build on that and continue to make strides in the right direction. This year we are looking to take the next step to be more competitive in the Hockomock League and look to challenge teams in both the Kelley-Rex and Davenport. We maintain a very young core, with no seniors returning on the roster.”
North Attleboro
2023 Record: 10-9
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Ryan Izzo
With key pieces returning to the lineup all over the field, North Attleboro is aiming to get back to the postseason under second-year head coach Ryan Izzo.
The Rocketeers graduated a sizable senior class — over a dozen — from last year’s squad that won 10 games and earned a postseason berth in the D2 tournament. Izzo will be leaning on the group of returning players and a strong group of new additions to compete in a competitive Kelley-Rex division. Senior captains Connor Rajotte and Lucas Mattson will be counted for their leadership both on and off of the field this season. Rajotte will anchor the defense while Mattson returns as one of the top faceoff specialists in the Hock. The Rocketeers will turn to sophomore Conor Casey to take over in the cage this season.
There are a lot of familiar faces in the midfield and attack this year. While the Rocketeers will need contributions from all over, junior Luke Antonetti returns to spearhead the attack up front. Junior Brady Backner has a lot of varsity experience and will feature both in the attack and in the midfield while junior Andrew Schmidt and sophomore Ryan Backner are key pieces back in the North Attleboro midfield group. Senior Chris Hanewich joins the team and will look to bolster the midfield unit, sophomore Frankie Strachan will work along with Rajotte defensively, and sophomore Nathan Rivera could be a spark offensively for North.
“This year’s team will need key contributions from everyone,” Izzo said. “Our emphasis is on ‘Do your job.'”
Oliver Ames
2023 Record: 10-9
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Ben Devlin
Oliver Ames got back to the state tournament last year after a short hiatus and with a majority of its lineup back in the mix, the Tigers will try to make it two years in a row in the postseason.
It’s hard to ignore that OA graduated some key pieces from its 10-win squad a year ago including the program’s all-time leading scorer in Ben Reardon (66 goals in 2023) and three-year starter Noah Isleib, who is now playing collegiately at the University of St. Joseph. But in total, the Tigers only graduated six players so the majority of the roster is back for head coach Ben Devlin. Offensively, there is still plenty of production back in the mix including senior captain Ryan Jaco (29 goals, 18 assists), senior captain Evan Jaco, senior attack Alex McAndrew (12 goals, 15 assists), and senior Owen Bourne. Junior Shaun Teehan had a tremendous sophomore season with 30 goals and 19 assists and the Tigers have a couple of new additions in freshmen attack Lucas Gangi and freshman midfielder Thomas Hern that could make an immediate impact.
There is a lot of experience on the defensive end for the Tigers, including three returning starters. Jack Corey is back for a second season at LSM, Landon Grothe is a four-year starter on defense, and Liam Dunlap has been a solid contributor for the past two seasons. On top of experience, there is a lot of depth defensively for OA with freshman Colin Howarth expected to contribute right away while juniors Bryce Deibel and Rory Gallagher along with sophomore Lawrence Dear all competing for playing time. Junior John Pedro also adds a layer to the defense from his defensive middie spot. Replacing Isleib will be one of the big questions but Devlin has some capable choices. Ethan St. Jean has served as the backup for the past couple of seasons and played well in limited minutes while sophomore Ryan Billie and freshmen Logan McAndrew and Jason Campanella are all in the mix.
“I think our depth is better this year than it’s been in the past, led by our largest incoming freshman class in at least eight years,” Devilin said. “Our goal is always to win enough games to qualify for the tourney and see what happens from there. The Hock continues to be one of the best lacrosse leagues in the state making it a difficult run during the season. Going up against some of the best players and coaches in the state on a daily basis, will make our program better in the long run.”
Sharon
2023 Record: 14-5
2023 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 16
Coach: Jon Shocket
The Eagles return their entire starting lineup from last year and have plans on being a top contender in the Davenport division after finishing in a tie for second in 2023.
Sharon had one of the top defenses in the league last year with just over seven goals allowed per game and the Eagles have all of the pieces back there. Junior Matt Powers is back in the cage and ready to build off a solid sophomore campaign and will have an experienced group of veteran defensemen in front of him. Junior Zach Bernstein was one of two Eagles to earn all-league status last year and has senior Jaden Segal and junior captain Ben Goldberg with him in what should be one of the tougher units to score against.
The midfield is loaded with seniors, starting with senior captain Ryan Brown. Brown was the other Eagle to be named a Hockomock all star last year and was the team’s leading scorer with 41 goals and 27 assists in the regular season, finishing top 10 in the Hock in points. Also returning are Gabe Korn (16 goals, 12 assists) and Jordan Weisman (20 goals, 27 assists) to aid the attack while defensive middies Ronan Widland (captain), Edward Bondar, and Duncan Seaman — all seniors — are all strong two-way players that will be important pieces on both ends of the field.
Up front, Sharon boasts a talented trio of seniors in Sam Rothbaum (34 goals, 22 assists), Jake Kaufman (24 goals, four assists), and Dylan Cummings (35 goals, 19 assists). Look for Ian Ford, Jordan Burt, and Elijah Carmody to also contribute this year for the Eagles.
Stoughton
2023 Record: N/A
2023 Finish: N/A
Coach: Sean Rockwood
After two years away from the varsity level, Stoughton is back with a new coach and an increased number of participants in hopes of growing into a competitor in the Hockomock League.
First-year head coach Sean Rockwood has nearly doubled the number of players in the program from the past two years, highlighted by a large senior class that features 18 players. Combine that with some promising sophomores and a healthy number of freshmen in the program and the Black Knights look to be headed in the right direction. The Knights have leadership all over the field with senior captain Sean McGowan, a Norwich commit, as the backbone of the defense in net, senior captain Jack Carr as an attackman, and senior captain Jonathan Goncalves anchoring the midfield.
Stoughton also has seniors Anthony DeSousa and Zac DeSousa to provide a punch offensively in the attack. While the Knights do have a large senior class, they will need some younger players to step into the lineup and contribute. Sophomore transfer Sean Hutchinson Rockwood should provide a boost on the offensive end, while the underclassmen trio of sophomores Xavier Vicente and Jackson Arnold along with freshman Aidan Moriarty will be counted on defensively.
“Our guys have a strong leadership within the large senior group, the young guys are assuming the role in the varsity world very well,” Rockwood said. “We will have a strong group returning next year, along with a healthy number of freshmen incoming as well.”
Taunton
2023 Record: 4-12
2023 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Brendan Chambers
Taunton picked up four wins in its return to varsity last year and now the Tigers will try to build upon that during the 2024 campaign and beyond.
Of course, that next step will come with obstacles as Taunton graduated the majority of its offensive production from last year. That means longtime head coach Brendan Chambers will look for some new faces to take advantage of the opportunities presented. Senior captain Blake Mitchell will be a focal point in the midfield and he will be a big piece of the offense after missing all of last year due to an injury. Junior Dylan Simmons saw more time as the season progressed last year and will be in line for an expanded role in 2024. A pair of sophomore newcomers will also be key on the offensive end with Braden LaChance and Jake Pereira looking to make some noise up front for the Tigers.
Taunton will lean on its defense because of the experience there, starting with returning goalie Oren Cullins. Cullins, just a sophomore, had some big performances against some of the top teams in the league and will be among the top goalies in the Hock this year. In front of him, junior Landen Rodrigues and sophomore Riley Mellin highlight a young but hungry defensive unit. Chambers is also looking for a large group of first-year seniors to fill in the gaps from graduation.
“In our second year as returning to varsity we look to close the gap and compete with other Hock programs in similar positions as ours, and elevate our compete level against those who set the high standards of play the Hock is known for,” Chambers said.
2024 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse Preview
Monday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 05/15/23
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
North Attleboro, 1 @ Dartmouth, 6 – Final – Senior Peter Santoro pitched well in relief for the Rocketeers, tossing three scoreless innings with three hits and no walks, striking out five. Jordan Paradis (RBI) and Gio Martello each had a double and Chris Hanewich scored for North.
Taunton, 10 @ Plymouth North, 3 – Final – Taunton bounced back from a loss on Friday with a big win on the road at Plymouth North. The Tigers plated three runs in the top of the first and never trailed the rest of the way, adding two runs in the third, single runs in the fourth and seventh, and three more in the sixth inning. Braden Sullivan (two runs), Dawson Bryce (two doubles, two RBI, three runs), and Sean Murphy (RBI) each had two hits for Taunton while Ryan MacDougall (double, two RBI), Brayden Cali (two runs), Andrew Cali, and AJ Lewis (run) each had a hit. Brady Morin earned the win in relief, tossing 2.1 shutout innings with three strikeouts while Jack Cali had two scoreless innings in relief with a pair of strikeouts.
Sharon, 6 @ Stoughton, 2 – Final – Sharon overcame an early two-run deficit by chipping away in the middle innings and pulling away for good with a three-run seventh inning. The host Black Knights jumped out to a 2-0 lead after Jeriel Cuello singled and then scored on a ball put in play by Hunter Malkin in the first inning, and courtesy runner Joey McEachern scored in the second (after a single from James Spector. Sharon responded with a run in the third (Liam Conway triple, wild pitch), one in the fourth (Seth Bonner RBI double), and one more in the fifth (Soham Kulkarni two-out RBI single) to take a 3-2 lead. In the top of the seventh, Cole Arundale tripled and came home on a single from Jake Loomis, who came home on a sac fly from Bonner. Conway’s second triple of the game added another insurance run to stretch the lead to 6-3. Luke Meixel earned the win for the Eagles, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk, striking out eight in a complete game.
Softball
Attleboro, 23 @ Holliston, 7 – Final
Canton, 2 @ Oliver Ames, 7 – Final – Oliver Ames earned its third straight win, building a big lead early to take down visiting Canton. The Tigers scored the first run in the second, stretched the lead with a four-run third, and scored once more in each the fourth and sixth innings. Maddie Homer (run), Erin Martin (RBI), and Paige Taylor (run) each had two hits for the hosts, Devon Morris drove in two runs and scored two runs, and Crystyliah Covel had one RBI. Katie Melendy earned the win for OA, allowing two runs (both unearned) on five hits and one walk, striking out seven in seven innings.
King Philip, 12 @ Bishop Feehan, 0 – Final (5 inn.) – King Philip collected its second straight win over a top ranked team, this time putting up 12 runs against a top-10 Shamrock squad from Feehan. KP took the lead on Ava Kelley’s RBI single in the first inning, scored three more times in the second, and plated four runs in both the third and fifth innings. Kelley (two runs, RBI), Charlotte Raymond (RBI), Liv Petrillo (two runs), Maddie Paschke (three RBI), and Taylor Regan (RBI, two runs) each had a pair of hits for the Warriors while Libby Walsh had a two-run home run in the fifth. McCoy Walsh tossed a five-inning shutout, allowing three hits and three walks with five strikeouts.
Mansfield, 1 vs. Norton, 13 – Final
North Attleboro, 3 vs. Dartmouth, 0 – Final – Last week, Kelly Colleran had a perfect game over five innings, today she threw one over seven innings. Colleran finished with 16 strike outs, two put outs, and an assist. She also blasted a second inning homer that turned out to be the game-winning run. With two outs, Maryellen Charette would double the lead, driving in Molly Willey. In the fifth, Willey drove in the third run with a fielder’s choice. Emma Hanwell had three hits for the Rocketeers, while Colleran and Arianna McDavitt each had a pair of hits.
Stoughton, 2 @ Norwood, 8 – Final
Boys Lacrosse
Milford, 5 @ Attleboro, 13 – Final
Canton, 12 @ North Attleboro, 10 – Final – Canton erased a three-goal deficit and outscored the host Rocketeers 9-4 in the second to get the win. North staked a 6-3 edge at the break but Canton owned the third and fourth quarters to get the win. Jeff Chaput led the charge with four goals, Michael Thomas and Ethan Keleher each had a hat trick, and AJ Thomas potted a pair for the Bulldogs.
Sharon, 11 @ Foxboro, 4 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game. – Sharon used a dominant second quarter to create separation on its way to a key win over division rival Foxboro. The Eagles and Warriors traded goals in the first quarter but the second belonged to Sharon, who outscored the hosts 6-0 in the frame. Foxboro scored the first two goals of the second half but Sharon answered with four straight between the third and fourth quarters to pull away for good. Jordan Burt, Sam Rothbaum, Jordan Weisman, Ryan Brown, and Dylan Cummings each scored twice for the visitors and Edward Bondar found the back of the net once. Matt Powers played well in net for the Eagles. Foxboro’s Conor Noone scored twice while Jon Sacchetti and Tony Sulham each added one.
Franklin, 20 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final – Drew Hansen, Eddie O’Brien, and Luke Davis each scored a hat trick to lead Franklin to a win on the road over Oliver Ames. Hansen also had two assists, Davis had one helper, and both Tyler Sacchetti and Jayden Consigli had three points (two goals, one assist). Shaun Teehan scored for OA while Noah Isleib made 17 saves in the cage.
Mansfield, 19 @ Taunton, 0 – Final – Mansfield shut out the Tigers and clinched at least a share of the program’s first Davenport title and first league title since 2012. Tommy Smith led the way offensively, scoring four times and dishing out a pair of assists. Tommy Vallett added a hat trick, Cody Gordon and Andrew Burnham each had a pair of goals and a pair of assists, Drew Sacco scored twice, and Andrew DeGirolamo had a goal and a helper. Liam Barry, Will Riley (assist) Billy Doherty, Taher Mustafa, and Cooper Austin each found the back of the net once. Ryan DeGirolamo made six saves in the Mansfield goal.
Girls Lacrosse
Attleboro, 12 @ Milford, 11 – Final (2OT) – Attleboro rallied for a pair of late goals, including the game-tying goal with under a minute left in regulation, before pulling out the win in the second overtime. Bella Cavalini’s ninth goal of the game from a free position was the game-winner in double overtime while Peyton McAuliffe (16 saves) had a huge stop in the final seconds of the first overtime to keep the Bombardiers in it. Amelia Collins added two goals and two assists and Ryan Mooney added one goal. Leandra Lennon (six ground balls) and Ella Stromfors (five ground balls) played well defensively for the Bombardiers. Emily Croteau lead Milford with six goals and one assists, Alexa Landry and Kaitlin Landy each found the back of the net twice, and TJ Downing scored once. Caitlyn Bangert made 10 saves for the Scarlet Hawks.
North Attleboro, 5 @ Canton, 11 – Final
Foxboro, 17 @ Sharon, 1 – Final – Mya Waryas (two assists), Cate Noone (four assists), and Paige Curran (four assists) each had a hat trick for Foxboro in a win on the road. Mia DiNunzio (one goal), Kaelin Connors (goal, two assists), and Kathryn Ferguson (assist) all chipped in offensively in the win.
Oliver Ames, 4 @ Franklin, 22 – Final – The Panthers had 12 players find the back of the net and senior Lindsay Atkinson recorded her 100th career point in a win over Oliver Ames. Ella Mahoney and Maise Streeseman both played well in net.
Stoughton, 2 @ King Philip, 18 – Final – King Philip built a big lead early and never looked back in their first ever matchup with Stoughton. Haley Bright and Rose Campbell each had their first varsity goals in the win while Sammy Cloutier (two assists), Makenzie McDevitt, Nikki McDonald, and Ilah Weiblen each scored twice. Sarah Brown chipped in with three points, scoring once with two helpers. Morgan Groppi scored a pair of goals for the Black Knights.
Taunton, 3 @ Mansfield, 15 – Final – Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game. On senior night, goalie Caitlyn Zajac made 11 saves, including the 400th of her career, and scored her first varsity goal to help the Hornets pick up the win. Ava Adams scored five goals and dished out an assist, while pulling down seven draw controls. Brooke Butler scored five times and had three assists to lead the attack. Stella Moore had a pair of goals and Lola Varricchione and Carys Colby each scored once. Rose Maher had three helpers and Bella Sacchetti had one. Maddi Szala had two goals and an assist for the Tigers, Raquel Azevedo notched one assist, and Mel Jesus made 11 saves.
Boys Tennis
Canton, 2 @ Oliver Ames, 3 – Final
Milford, 0 @ Medway, 5 – Final
North Attleboro @ Dartmouth – Postponed
Sharon, 3 vs. Martha’s Vineyard, 2 – Final – Sharon extracted revenge against Martha’s Vineyard, treating the visitors to a 3-2 win in a rematch from earlier this season. Senior Matthew Lally earned a 6-3, 6-1 win at second singles and junior Alex Budovalcev sank his opponent with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 comeback win at third singles. The team of Kevin Li and Hyojae Park helped the Eagles clinch the win with a 6-3, 6-0 victory at second doubles.
Mansfield, 4 @ Franklin, 1 – Final – Mansfield took three wins from singles and one more from doubles to return home from Franklin with a 4-1 verdict over the Panthers. Sophomore Neema Khosravani notched a 6-2, 6-2 win at first singles, junior Nikhil Nain added a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win at second singles, and junior Iniyan Karruppusami dropped just one game in a 6-0, 6-1 win at third singles. The team of junior Jacob Weiner and sophomore Josh Weiner emerged from first doubles with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) comeback win. Franklin’s Andrew Amante and Aaron Ramaswamy recorded a 7-6 (4), 6-4 win at second doubles.
Taunton, 4 @ Durfee, 1 – Final – Martin Frankimet overcame a one-set deficit to take a win at second singles, highlighting the Tigers’ victory over Durfee. Frankimet earned a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 win, Michael Kimmer added a 6-2, 6-2 win at first singles, and Heitor Sens completed the singles sweep with a 6-0, 6-1 win at third singles. Taunton’s first doubles team of Kenny Dias and Rowan Kimmer emerged with a hard-fought 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 win for the Tigers.
Girls Tennis
Oliver Ames, 5 @ Canton, 0 – Final – Oliver Ames returned from a trip to Canton with a clean sweep, 5-0, over the Bulldogs. Hannah Farber had an impressive win in a top battle, taking a 6-1, 6-1 win at first singles, Olivia Querzoli prevailed in a super tiebreaker (6-3, 4-6, 10-3), and Stella Zachos secured a 6-2, 6-2 win at third singles. OA’s first doubles team of Emily Beaulieu and Ava Barth prevailed in a tight battle 6-4, 6-7 (2), 10-4, and the Tigers’ second doubles tandem of Marina Mierzwinski and Ella Mierzwinski earned a 6-1, 7-5 win.
King Philip, 0 vs. Bishop Feehan, 5 – Final
North Attleboro, 4 vs. Dartmouth, 1 – Final – A trio of dominant singles wins highlighted North Attleboro’s 4-1 win over visiting Dartmouth. Lauren Hunt rolled 6-0, 6-0 at first singles, Megan Atwood notched a 6-2, 6-3 win at second singles, and Grace Noreck recorded a 6-1, 6-2 victory at third singles. North’s second doubles team of Jayla Stone and Grace Manning prevailed 7-6 (5), 6-3.
Sharon, 4 @ Martha’s Vineyard, 1 – Final – Sharon took wins in both doubles matches and added two more wins in singles action to earn a season sweep of Martha’s Vineyard. Nayya Shukla (6-0, 6-2) and Ale Aguilar (6-2, 6-0) both dropped only two games total at second and third singles victories. The team of Abby Vilk and Jenny Sand impressed in a 6-0, 6-3 first doubles win, and Ellie Zhao and Olivia Landstein rolled at second doubles to the tune of 6-0, 6-0.
Franklin, 5 @ Mansfield, 0 – Final – The Panthers won all five matches in straight sets to stay tied with North Attleboro at the top of the Kelley-Rex. Izzy Trull (6-1, 6-1), Brooke Taylor (6-1, 6-0), and Chloe Essam (7-5, 6-2) won their singles matches for Franklin. The doubles teams of Brooke Daniels and Sydney Tolonen (6-4, 6-1) and Allison Bagley and Ava Davies (6-1, 6-1) made it a clean sweep for the visitors.
Taunton, 4 vs. Durfee, 1 – Final – Taunton swept doubles action and won a pair of singles matches in straight sets to topple the visiting Hilltoppers. Juniors Janelle Garcia and Courtney Martin teamed up for a 6-4, 6-0 first doubles win while the junior tandem of Caroline Pietnik and Sam Parrett notched a 6-0, 6-3 victory at second doubles. Junior Ava Alves prevailed 6-4, 6-1 at second singles for the Tigers while classmate Morgan Smith recorded a 6-2, 6-2 win at third singles.
Boys Volleyball
King Philip vs. Millis, 4:45
Milford vs. Newton South, 6:15
Taunton, 3 vs. Barnstable, 1 – Final – After dropping the first set, Taunton rallied to win three in a row, including a marathon fourth set to clinch the victory (22-25, 25-16, 25-18, 34-32). Bradley Hyland continues to anchor the defense for the Tigers, recording 21 digs and three aces in the win. Daniel Freitas was putting the ball up perfectly, finishing with an impressive 60 assists in win; Freitas set up Matt Freitas (27 kills), Alvin Morisseau (12 kills, three blocks), Josh Duncan (nine kills, one block), Owen Kelley (eight kills, 10 digs), and Anotnios Dimakis (five kills, three blocks).
Monday’s Schedule & Scoreboard – 05/02/22
Today’s games are listed below.
Baseball
Sharon, 4 @ Attleboro, 2 – Final (8 inn.) – After seeing its two-run lead disappear, Sharon tacked on two runs in the top of the eighth to get an extra-innings win on the road over Attleboro. The Eagles had a 2-0 lead after an inning of play but the Bombardiers put up one in the third and one in the bottom of the seventh to send the game to extra innings. In the top of the eighth, Nate Yaffe led off with a walk and Ryan Baker reached on a bunt. A sac bunt from Will Hippler moved both runners up and Dan Okstein drove in Yaffe with an RBI single. Baker then came home on a double steal to put the Eagles ahead 4-2. Sophomore Luke Meixel got the win, tossing an eight-inning complete game. He allowed just one earned run on five hits and three walks, striking out four. Sharon took the lead in the first in similar fashion to how they scored in the eighth with Yaffe walking and Baker reaching on a bunt. Hipper had an RBI single and Baker came home to score on an error. Attleboro cut the deficit in half in the third when Cooper Johnson walked and courtesy runner Evan Houle came around to steal home. In the bottom of the seventh, Billy Saltmarsh had a lead off single and pinch runner Ethan Lako stole second, and took the next two bags, each on a passed ball.
Mansfield, 10 @ Canton, 0 – Final (5 inn.) – Mansfield senior Anthony Sacchetti dazzled on the mound, allowing just one hit and one walk in five shutout innings of work to lead the Hornets to their fourth straight win. The Bulldogs had a two-out walk in the second and Matt Chafin had a leadoff single in the fourth, but Sacchetti retired the side in order in the first, third, and fifth innings and finished with eight strikeouts. Offensively, the Hornets continued to get the offense going early with three runs in the first, three more in the second, and two apiece in the third and fourth innings. Conner Zukowski (two hits, run), Matt DeShiro (two hits, two runs, walk), and Connor Curtis (hit, run) each drove in two runs for the Hornets.
Milford, 1 @ Foxboro, 2 – Final (10 inn.) – Foxboro senior Liam Mulkern had a one-out single with the bases loaded to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Warriors walked off with a win over Milford. Jack Watts led off the inning with a single and moved to second on a walk to Louis Carangelo. After a strikeout, Tom Marcucella drew a walk to load the bases and Mulkern hit a 1-1 pitch into left to bring in Watts for the win. Sean O’Leary got the win in relief, tosing 5.1 shutout innings with just two hits and two walks while striking out seven. Matheiu Sullivan got the start for the Warriors, allowing one earned run on three hits and two talks, striking out three in 4.2 innings. Foxboro took the first lead of the game in the bottom of the fourth when Kenny Mello tripled and then scored on a wild pitch. Milford answered in the top of the fifth when Grant Scudo walked, was sacrificed over to second by Tyler Lane, and scored on an RBI double from freshman Ian Carter. Junior Tyler Caldon was strong on the mound for the Hawks, allowing just one run in eight innings, with just five hits and two walks along with 11 strikeouts.
Franklin, 8 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final – Holding a 1-0 lead after four innings, Franklin scored seven runs over the final three innings to pull away for an 8-0 victory on the road at Stoughton. The Panthers had 11 hits as a team with Ryan Gerety (two RBI, run), Jack Marino (RBI, run), and Joe Tirrell each recording two apiece. Jace Lyons recorded three RBI on the day while Marino, Chris Goode, and Evan Raider each drove in one. Jacob Jette earned the win on the mound with six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts for the win. Evan Voellmicke tossed a scoreless inning in relief, walking one and striking out three.
King Philip, 9 @ Oliver Ames, 0 – Final – King Philip scored once in the fourth, twice in the sixth, and then exploded for six runs in the seventh to secure a big win on the road at Frothingham. Senior Quin Garstka had the best start of his career, tossing a complete game shutout, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out seven for the win. Matt DiFiore drew a two-out bases loaded walk to bring Brendan Sencaj home for the first run of the game in the fourth. The Warriors plated two more two-out runs in the sixth as Max Robison had an RBI double to score Rudy Gately (walk) and Robison eventually came around to score on a wild pitch after back-to-back walks to DiFiore and Eli Reed. KP loaded the bases again in the seventh and Will Astorino was hit by a pitch to bring in a run, Robison drove in a pair with another double, Reed plated two with a double of his own, and Travis Crawford had an RBI triple to left to make it 9-0.
Taunton, 10 @ North Attleboro, 0 – Final (6 inn.) – Taunton junior Ryan MacDougall tossed a one-hit six inning shutout while striking out nine and the Tigers used a seven-run sixth inning to put the game away. MacDougall issued just two walks with the lone hit coming with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning. Offensively, Taunton took a 1-0 lead in the third on a solo home run from Braden Sullivan, and then pushed the lead to 3-0 with a pair of runs (MacDougall and Evan Cali RBI). Dawson Bryce cleared the bases with a three-run triple in the top of the sixth, Sullivan brought in two more, Colby DeCouta had an RBI, and AJ Lewis singled in the final run to make it 10-0.
Softball
Sharon, 0 @ Attleboro, 17 – Final (5 inn.)
Canton, 5 @ Mansfield, 17 – Final (5 inn.) – Mansfield erased a five-run deficit by scoring 11 runs in the fourth inning, all with two outs, to take the win over the visiting Bulldogs. Canton went up 1-0 in the third and tacked on four more in the fourth for a 5-0 lead but the Hornets’ bats came alive to surge ahead. With the bases loaded in the bottom half, Cate Kipp had an RBI single, Callie Lake and Liv Madeira drew back-to-back walks, and Casey Mousette (two hits, three RBI) had a two-run hit. After two walks loaded the bases again, Molly Kucharshi (three hits, four RBI) had a bases-clearing double for a 9-5 lead. Olivia DeTrolio added a two-run single two at-bats later for an 11-5 lead. The Hornets stayed hot in the fifth as well with Mousette, Alanna Conley, Jill Koppy (two RBI), and Kucharski all driving in runs. Amanda Schwarz and Julia Kelly shared pitching duties for the Hornets, allowing seven hits.
Foxboro, 9 @ Milford, 2 – Final – Peyton Feldman shined defensively for the Warriors, setting the tone in a 9-2 win on the road. Feldman put the end to a Milford rally with a terrific diving play up the middle, and also turned a double playe later on with a great catch on a ball destined for the outfield. Emma Callahan got the win in the circle. Milford sophomore Camille Bonina had two hits, including a double, and an RBI for the Scarlet Hawks.
Stoughton, 5 @ Franklin, 11 – Bottom 4th (Delay)
Oliver Ames, 4 @ King Philip, 7 – Final – Oliver Ames’ Lexi Galsband blasted a two-run homer in the top of the fourth to put the Tigers ahead 2-1 but KP responded with three runs in the bottom half and three more in the fifth and emerged with a win over a game OA squad. After Galsband’s blast, KP’s Liv Petrillo answered with a two-run double to put the hosts back ahead, and two at-bats later, Sarah Cullen followed with a two-out RBI double for a 4-2 lead. In the fifth, Meg Sherwood sent a leadoff solo shot over the fence in left and two batters later, Taylor Regan drove one just inside the foul poll for another solo shot. Charlotte Raymond singled, stole second, and scored on an RBI ground out from Mia Bennett for a 7-2 lead. OA got one back in the sixth on an RBI single from Emily Martin, and Caitlin Miller drove in a run with a two-out single in the seventh. The Tigers brought the tying run to the plate but Jordan Bennett got a ground out to second for the final out.
North Attleboro, 4 @ Taunton, 16 – Final (6 inn.) – Taunton belted out 15 hits and stole seven bases on its way to a big win over visiting North Attleboro. North took a 1-0 lead after an inning but the Tigers pushed across six run in the seven and scored multiple runs in each of the next five innings. Senior Katelyn Bizarro led the charge with a team-high four hits and scored three runs while Ava Venturelli went 3-for-4, with a home run and two doubles, driving in three and scoring three. Brooke Aldrich, Liv Mendonca, and Cate Larson all drove in a pair of runs in the win as well. Larson got the win on the circle, allowing four runs (two earned) on eight hits and no walks, striking out six in six innings of work. North senior Shaelyn Burns went 3-for-3 on the day, including a double, and drove in three runs.
Boys Lacrosse
Attleboro, 11 @ Sharon, 13 – Final – Sharon used a balanced attack with six different goal scorers to earn a close win over visiting Attleboro. Ben Shocket (24-for-28 on faceoffs) and Brady Daylor each had three goals to lead the charge, Sam Rothbaum, Ryan Brown, and Edward Bondar each scored twice, and Matt Harsfield added one goal in the win. Matt Powers made eight saves in net for the Eagles.
Mansfield, 6 @ Canton, 8 – Final
King Philip, 12 @ Foxboro, 10 – Final – For Foxboro, Conor Noone (three assists) and Tony Sulham each had a hat trick, Lincoln Moore added two goals, and Dylan Kerrigan and Jon Sacchetti each scored once.
Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 24 – Final
Girls Lacrosse
Sharon, 2 @ Attleboro, 16 – Final – For Sharon, Bailey Garte scored both goals.
Canton, 10 @ Mansfield, 9 – Final – Canton built a four-goal lead at halftime but had a to hold off a pesky Mansfield squad for a one-goal win on the road. The Bulldogs took a 6-2 lead at the break but the Hornets continually came back, making it a one-goal game at 7-6, 8-7, 9-8, and eventually the final score of 10-9. Ella Yeaton led the offense with four goals, Fay Gallery added two goals and two assists, Emily McCabe scored a hat trick, Allie McCabe chipped in with one goal, and Devan Spinale had one helper. Elyse Broderick made five saves in net for the Bulldogs.
Foxboro, 9 @ King Philip, 10 – Final – King Philip built a four-goal lead at halftime and then held off second half push from Foxboro to secure a key league win. Lily Brown (one assist), Makenzie McDevitt, and Abby MacDonald each scored a pair of goals to lead KP’s balanced attack. Both McDevitt (eight draw controls) and Julia Marsden (five controls, one goal) did well on the draw while Haley Izydorczak (one goal, four assists) helped set the offense in motion. Emily Campbell had a huge game in net for the hosts, making eight saves to help KP hold on for a one-goal win. Foxboro also had a balanced attack with Mya Waryas, Paige Curran (assist), Val Beigel (two assists), and Cate Noone finding the back of the net twice apiece. Mary Collins added one goal and Audrey Campbell had five saves in net for Foxboro.
Franklin, 20 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final
Taunton, 6 @ Milford, 12 – Final – Milford’s Aislinn Bennett scored five goals as the Scarlet Hawks picked up their second straight win at home, this time over visiting Taunton. Emily Croteau added two goals in the win while Carly Haley, Jill Araujo, Jordan Douglas, Erin Michelson (three assists), and Ava Lebel (first career goal) each found the back of the net once. Caitlyn Bangert made six saves in net while junior Molly Hartman had a standout performance defensively. For Taunton, Cali Melo scored a team-high four goals while Maddison Szala and Caroline Vallarelli each scored once for the Tigers.
Boys Tennis
Sharon, 5 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final – Sharon went on the road and took all five matches in straight sets to take down the Bombardiers. Matthew Lally picked up a 6-2, 6-1 win at first singles, Alex Budovalcev added a 6-3, 6-0 decision at second singles, and Jacob Slavsky secured a 6-1, 6-1 victory at third singles. In doubles action, Mitch Weiss and Ruemon Bhattacharyya continued their stellar season with a 6-0, 6-0 win at first doubles while Savir Basil and Sava Kassev added a 6-2, 6-3 win at second doubles.
Canton @ Mansfield – Delayed
Foxboro @ Milford, 3:45
Stoughton, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final – Behind two wins from singles action and two wins in doubles play, Franklin defended home court against visiting Stoughton. Vayshnav Malhotra didn’t drop a set in a 6-0, 6-0 sweep at first singles while sophomore Ahan Shetty added a 6-4, 6-0 win at third singles for the Panthers. At first doubles, the team of seniors Tim O’Keefe and Aidan Karlowicz grabbed a 6-0, 6-4 win while the team of sophomore Jay Gorgas and junior Tyler Fitzpatrick emerged with a 6-0, 6-0 win at second doubles. Stoughton senior Anish Sinha prevailed 6-3, 6-0 at second singles.
Oliver Ames @ King Philip, 3:45
Girls Tennis
Attleboro, 0 @ Sharon, 5 – Final – Sharon freshmen Jenny Sand and Grace Zhang rallied from a one-set deficit to secure a win at second doubles, completing the Eagles’ 5-0 sweep of Sharon. Sand and Zhang prevailed 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 while Sharon’s first doubles team of seniors Ritu Sreeram and Sasha Fein secured a 6-0, 6-1 win. Sophomore Navya Shukla earned a hard-fought 6-4, 6-3 win at first singles, junior Ale Aguilar grabbed a 6-4, 6-3 win t second singles, and freshman Judy Song was victorious, 6-1, 6-1, at third singles.
Mansfield, 3 @ Canton, 2 – Final – Mansfield took both doubles matches and added one more win in singles action to grab a 3-2 decision on the road at Canton. Jillian Hanley and Savannah Carey grabbed a 6-0, 6-2 win at first doubles for the Hornets and Alexis O’Keefe and Claire Copp added a 6-2, 6-2 victory at second doubles. Caroline Guralage was the lone Hornet to win in singles action, prevailing 6-1, 6-1 at third singles. Canton’s Camila Cutter earned a 6-0, 6-0 at first singles and Laura Correal added a win at second singles.
Milford @ Foxboro, 3:45
Franklin, 5 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final – Franklin went on the road and won all five matches in straight sets to take down host Stoughton. Izzy Trull (6-0, 6-1), Vedika Vinayak (6-0, 6-1), and Sarah Schiavo (6-4, 6-3) all won in singles action for the Panthers. In doubles action, the team of Chloe Essam and Shriya Rajesh picked up a 6-0, 6-1 win at first doubles while Chloe Fales teamed up with Ava Davies for a 6-0, 6-4 victory at second doubles.
King Philip, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 3 – Final – Oliver Ames continued its recipe for success with a sweep of doubles play and another win at third singles to take down visiting King Philip. Seniors Caroline Peper and Morgan Vasiliou earned a 6-2, 6-4 win at first doubles while the team of juniors Marina Mierzwinski and Olivia Querzoli took a 6-2, 6-3 decision at second doubles for the Tigers. Elizabeth O’Brien was the lone OA win in singles action, taking a 6-3, 6-4 victory. KP sophomore Shea Mellman earned a 6-2, 6-3 win at second singles. First singles did not finish due to weather.
Boys Volleyball
King Philip @ Norton, 5:00
Milford, 2 @ Natick, 3 – Final
Taunton vs. Barnstable, 5:15