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Player of the Week: Ryan DeGirolamo, Mansfield Lacrosse
By HockomockSports.com Staff
Mansfield senior Ryan DeGirolamo has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for April 17 through April 23. DeGirolamo is the 25th player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2022-23 school year and third in the spring season.
DeGirolamo had a busy and successful week in goal for the Davenport-leading Hornets. He helped Mansfield finish 2-1 in the annual Chowda Cup, picking up wins against Scituate and Hanover, while recording 20-plus saves in both games. The Hornets are currently 4-0 in the league and already have wins against three of their division rivals, putting them one game up in the Davenport standings.
“Ryan is the heart and soul of a young defensive group that’s returning one starter; he is loud in cage and tracks the ball,” said Mansfield head coach Tim Frias. His play this season has really kept us in our close games.”
The Hornets opened the Chowda Cup with a tough loss to Falmouth despite DeGirolamo turning away 13 shots. Two days later, Mansfield rebounded with a solid 10-8 win against Scituate, which was a top four seed in Div. 2 last year. DeGirolamo was instrumental in the Hornets coming out on top, making 22 saves to keep the Sailors at bay. On Saturday, DeGirolamo contributed on both ends of the field, as the Hornets pulled out another 10-8 victory, this time over Hanover, a 2022 Div. 3 state semifinalist. He made 26 saves and also chipped in with a goal and an assist to improve Mansfield’s record to 6-3 on the season.
The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.
Ryan DeGirolamo
Ryan DeGirolamo The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Ryan DeGirolamo The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Ryan DeGirolamo The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Ryan DeGirolamo The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Ryan DeGirolamo The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Ryan DeGirolamo The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Ryan DeGirolamo The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision. Ryan DeGirolamo The Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, is selected by the HockomockSports.com staff. Nominations can be submitted throughout the week up until Saturday night at midnight. There may be a poll posted on every Sunday with the nominations. The results of the poll influence the selection but do not strictly dictate the decision.
Boys Lacrosse Photos: Canton vs. Franklin
Boys Lacrosse Photos: Mansfield vs. Canton
Boys Lacrosse: Ten Players to Watch for 2023
By HockomockSports.com Staff
Players are listed alphabetically
James Boldy, Senior – King Philip
King Philip will be aiming to unseat Franklin from the top of the Kelley-Rex division and Boldy is one of the players that the Warriors are counting on to be in the mix for a league title. The senior is one of the most athletic goalies in the area, showing off great quickness and reflexes to deny even the best attackers. During the regular season, Boldy made 225 saves, stopping more than 66% of the shots that he faced. The Warriors allowed a league-low 122 goals last season. A vocal leader in the cage, Boldy makes sure his defense is positioned well and his reading of the game allows him to make big saves. KP will be hoping to make more noise in the Div. 2 playoffs this season, leaning on Boldy and the defense to come through and make the Warriors hard to beat.
2023 Hockomock Boys Lacrosse Players to Watch
Jeff Chaput, Senior – Canton
Canton is in the same situation as a handful of other Hock teams as they lost their leading scorer from last year in Sam Carlino (over 150 points over the last two seasons), but the Bulldogs have some good pieces left in the attack that will make them a serious contender for the Davenport division title this year. One of them is Jeff Chaput, an experienced attacker that has the ability to score big goals in big moments. He is coming off a strong junior campaign in which he scored 21 goals and had 17 assists during the regular season. Canton has some younger, inexperienced pieces this year so first-year head coach Tommy Galvin will be leaning heavily on his more experienced players like Chaput.
2023 Hockomock Boys Lacrosse Players to Watch
2023 Hockomock Boys Lacrosse Players to Watch
Jayden Consigli, Senior – Franklin
Last spring, the Panthers put up record-breaking numbers, scoring nearly 60 more goals than any other team and having all three of the attackers hit the 100-point mark on the season. Consigli is a main piece of an offense that led Franklin to the Div. 1 quarterfinal. As a junior, the UMass Lowell commit scored 78 goals and dished out a team-high 56 assists. He was second only to teammate Luke Davis in points last year. Quick, creative, and capable of pulling off stunning goals and threading the needle on a pass, Consigli earned Eastern Mass. All-American honors last year. His movement off the ball makes him a constant threat. The Panthers know that they have an attack capable of putting up historic numbers and they will be counting on Consigli and company to fire the team to another league title and another tournament run.
2023 Hockomock Boys Lacrosse Players to Watch
Luke Davis, Senior – Franklin
Franklin boasts one of the most potent attacking units in the state and that group is led by Davis. The reigning league MVP and HockomockSports.com Player of the Year was dominant last spring, with 94 goals and 42 assists, leading three Panthers that all surpassed the 100-point mark on the season. With Davis as the spearhead of the offense, Franklin scored nearly 60 more goals than anyone else in the league. The Boston University commit showed during the football season how strong and elusive he can be and he is even harder to stop on the lacrosse field. A creative finisher, who can score from anywhere, Davis is already a two-time Eastern Mass. All-American. The Panthers reached the Div. 1 quarterfinal a year ago and have loaded up the non-league schedule again this spring with intentions of going even further, and Davis leading statistically the best attack in program history has them confident a deep run is possible.
2023 Hockomock Boys Lacrosse Players to Watch
Ryan DeGirolamo, Senior – Mansfield
One of the most vocal players on the field, DeGirolamo is the backbone of the Mansfield defense and one of the main reasons why the Hornets pulled off an upset of King Philip to reach the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen last spring. Including that playoff game, Mansfield held three of its final five opponents to five goals or fewer and DeGirolamo’s ability to make big saves and communicate with his defense (and anyone else that gets near the cage) were big reasons why. His size gives opponents very little to aim at and keeps them away from the crease, while his quickness keeps out shots from distance. The Hornets will be hoping to make their first season in the Davenport a title-winning one and having DeGirolamo’s experience in the cage is going to be critical to make that happen.
Noah Isleib, Senior – Oliver Ames
Oliver Ames missed out on the postseason last year but the Tigers have some key pieces in key spots and are hoping that will help push the program in the right direction. Although the defensive unit will be relatively inexperienced, head coach Ben Devlin has a great foundation with three-year starter Noah Isleib in net. Before he heads up to West Hartford, Connecticut in the fall to play at St. Joseph’s, Isleib will man the cage once again for the Tigers. Despite being under heavy pressure last season, Isleib consistently made terrific saves that frustrated opposing offenses.
Jacob Ligor, Senior – Milford
Milford is looking to take a step in the right direction this season against a difficult league schedule, and the Hawks have some talented pieces among their returners; the Hawks have all but one starter back from last year. One of the most experienced players on the roster is senior Jacob Ligor, who has been a reliable option in the attack for the past two seasons. Ligor recently committed to play lacrosse at American International College and is coming off a junior season where he led the Scarlet Hawks in scoring with 24 goals and nine assists. Ligor is a hard-working piece of the attack that has a knack for finding the back of the net. He’s off to a good start this season with four goals and three assists in the first three games.
2023 Hockomock Boys Lacrosse Players to Watch
Jake Kaufman, Junior – Sharon
After reaching the Division 2 state tournament a year ago, the Eagles are aiming to make it two seasons in a row this year. One of the biggest questions will be offensive production as Sharon graduated its leading scorer in Brady Daylor (who finished fourth in the entire league with 109 points in the regular season) and its second-leading scorer in Ben Shocket (46 points). But with graduation comes opportunity and the Eagles have a handful of players looking to fill the void. One of those is junior Jake Kaufman, a returning piece of the Eagles’ attack. Kaufman has experience up front after scoring 15 goals and adding two assists in the regular season last year. He will work along with Sam Rothbaum again and the Eagles added Dylan Cummings to the mix this year; the offense is off to a good start with Kaufman netting a pair of goals in Sharon’s 11-10 overtime win over KP.
Conor Noone, Senior – Foxboro
Noone had to bounce back from an early-season injury last spring, but it didn’t prevent him from being one of the top attacking threats in the league. The Merrimack College commit helped a relatively young Warriors squad reach the Div. 3 quarterfinal and was the spearhead of an offense that scored the third-most goals in the Hock. Noone scored 23 goals and had a team-high 31 assists, despite missing several games. He continued to show off his ability to score in a variety of ways and from just about any angle. His willingness to make the extra pass opened up extra scoring chances for his team, but he could also take on a defense when the Warriors needed a goal. Foxboro will be hoping to get a full season of Noone’s attacking threat to get back on top in the Davenport division and compete with the top teams in D3.
2023 Hockomock Boys Lacrosse Players to Watch
Carter Shelton, Senior – Attleboro
Attleboro has seen steady improvement over the past few seasons, increasing its win total each year, and Shelton’s emergence as one of the most consistent attackers in the league was a huge factor in the Bombardiers finishing with the second-most wins in program history and scored a program-best 165 goals. He was top 10 in the league last spring with 47 goals and 37 assists. His size and strength around the cage made him a tough player to mark, but he was also able to see passing lanes that opened up chances for his teammates. Attleboro will hope to increase its win total for the fourth straight year and Shelton’s development as a dynamic scorer gives the Bombardiers hopes of getting into the playoff conversation.
2023 Hockomock Boys Lacrosse Players to Watch
2023 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2023 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse Preview
Attleboro
2022 Record: 6-11
2022 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Kevin Patton
Attleboro took a step in the right direction last season as it improved its win total and had one of its best offensive seasons in its program’s young history. Head coach Kevin Patton is hoping the upward trajectory continues this season.
2023 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse Preview
After a big increase in offensive production, expectations remain high for a similar output as the Bombardiers have its top two scorers back from a year ago in seniors Carter Shelton and Cole McKenna. Shelton will return to the attack after finishing inside the top 10 in the Hockomock League in points, tying for ninth with 47 goals and tying for eighth best in the league with 37 assists. A lot of those assists went to McKenna, an end-to-end midfielder that really sets the tone on both ends. McKenna had 25 goals and 12 assists a year ago. Senior Jack DiLiddo and sophomore Nathan Conroy are also back in the mix in the attack, giving the Bombardiers an experienced group up front.
As the Bombardiers strive to make the state tournament, another positive is the experience on the defensive end. Junior Harry Wheaton is back in the net for the third straight year and is among the most experienced goalies in the league after turning away 237 shots last year. He has a veteran group in front of him as well led by senior Bobby Sawyer, juniors John Wheaton and Ethan Lyons, and sophomore Matt Silva — all returning varsity players. Meanwhile, McKenna will be joined in the midfield by fellow returners and classmates Spencer Sherck and Patrick McAvoy. Junior Tyler Graney and freshman Landon Vieira will also be in the mix for meaningful minutes in the midfield.
“With a solid returning core with varsity experience, we will be relying on these guys to provide leadership and hard work to help us achieve our goals,” Patton said.
Canton
2022 Record: 5-12
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Tommy Galvin
Former Canton standout Tommy Galvin, who was the interim coach during the 2021 season when the Bulldogs won a share of their third-ever Davenport division title, takes over as head coach this season and will be looking to get his squad back into content for the league crown.
There isn’t much experience on this year’s squad so Galvin will be leaning heavily on the handful of veterans he does have on the squad. The offense will face the task of replacing the production of last year’s leading scorer Sam Carlino, who had over 150 points between the past two seasons. Senior Jeff Chaput will lead the charge offensively as one of the few returners in the attack, coming off a season with 21 goals and 17 assists. Junior Brendan Tourgee anchors the midfield unit and had a terrific sophomore campaign, adding to the offense with 22 goals and 26 assists. Freshmen Ethan Keleher and Michael Thomas could make an immediate impact right away.
There are only a handful of seniors on the team so there is plenty of opportunity for new faces to step in and find a spot in the lineup. Galvin will be looking to find the right combination of players in order to find the recipe for success this season. Defensively, junior Colin Blake is back in the mix and will be a leader on that end of the field. Galvin believes the Bulldogs have a smart and tough defensive core that will play in front of a competitive group of goalies.
“I am very excited to begin my head coaching career with this group of kids,” Galvin said. “They come to practice every day ready to learn and always give 100%. We have some new faces but also a lot of two and three-year starters who we will lean on, especially at the start of the season. I expect to be competitive in every game and am looking forward to the season starting this week.”
2023 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse Preview
Foxboro
2022 Record: 14-7
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 3 Quarterfinal
Coach: Matt Noone
Foxboro has always been in the picture in the Davenport division title hunt, having won four in the past six seasons, and with nine returners back it looks like the Warriors will be in the mix once again this year.
There’s no doubt that the Warriors will have one of the best attacks in the division, and in the entire league, with the talent they have back up front. Senior Conor Noone has been scoring goals and making plays for the Warriors since his sophomore season, finding the back of the net 23 times during the regular season last year and added a team-high 31 assists. Sophomore Jon Sacchetti is coming off an impressive freshman season and will look to take the next step this spring, and sophomore Aidan Waller rounds out the Warriors’ attack group. Senior Finn Stapleton is another seasoned veteran and his presence on both ends will be vital for Foxboro’s success this year.
Stapleton will be joined in the midfield by a trio of talented juniors in Ryan Cotter, Luis Sulham, and Ian Foley — all multi-sport athletes that can get up and down the field and make plays on both ends. Sophomore Ian Williamson and freshmen Cam Delesky and Michael McCabe will provide depth in the midfield. Defensively, it starts in the cage with junior Adam Addeche, who begins his third campaign as the starting goalie. He will have a familiar face out in front with junior Jack Sullivan returning to anchor the defensive unit while sophomores Jaiden Jean and James Dee Gaffney will look to fill out the defense.
Franklin
2022 Record: 15-6
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Quarterfinal (Kelley-Rex champion)
Coach: Lou Verrochi
Every spring, Hockomock teams start the new season hoping this will be the year that Franklin loosens its grip on the Kelley-Rex division and each time the Panthers return with the talent to not only win state titles but to compete with the best programs in the state. In fact, longtime coach Lou Verrochi believes this might be as good a team as he has ever had.
Franklin’s attack will be among the best in the state. Senior Luke Davis is already a two-time All-American, senior Jayden Consigli was an All-American last year, and senior Tyler Sacchetti joined his attacking partners by recording more than 100 points in 2022. All three are Div. I commits. The Panthers have loads of depth in the midfield with senior Ravin Chaudhury providing box-to-box work and classmate John Walshe a standout defensive midfielder. Juniors Eddie O’Brien, Ryan Grasso, and Drew Hansen can all jump into the attack and produce, while seniors Chris Drake and Brian Leonard will provide cover in the defensive half.
The defense has more experience this season. Senior Ben Harvey will be the anchor of a strong group of poles. Senior Braeden Leonard has battled injuries but is finally healthy and ready to step into a big role and sophomore Drew McCarthy will be the third starter. Senior Connor Sullivan and sophomore Flynn Baker will split time between LSM and close defense. Junior Matt Corvi and senior Mike Galvin give Franklin two strong shot-stoppers in goal and senior Justin Alexander is one of the best FOGOs in the state.
“We also have many players waiting in the wings that can really play,” Verrochi said. “I’m very excited for this season.”
2023 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse Preview
King Philip
2022 Record: 13-5
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Hal Bean
King Philip has been chasing Franklin at the top of the Kelley-Rex division since the team shared the title in 2014. The Warriors are hoping to finally unseat the Panthers this spring but also to put together a tournament run after last season’s postseason came to an abrupt end at the hands of rival Mansfield. After graduating 16 seniors from last year’s roster, KP will have to quickly incorporate a lot of new faces to make that title challenge.
The attack will be led by junior Donovan DeVellis. He scored 30 goals last year and was second on the team in scoring. This spring, he’ll lead the line. Also helping out in attack will be Pat Weiblen, Justin Kosh, Aiden McCarthy, and freshman Mason Thompson. Senior Alex Viscusi and Noah Minkwitz will take charge of an athletic midfield. They will be joined by Hayden Schmitz, Cullen McCarthy, Brandon Berdos, Thomas Kilroy, Henry Leclair, Nick Longobardi, and Jake Booth.
Defense has been a consistent strength for the Warriors. They allowed a league-low 122 goals in 18 games last season. Senior goalie James Boldy will be the leader of the defensive unit and will have a lot of depth in front of him. Juniors Tyler Douglas and Jack Berthiaume will be helped out by freshman defenseman Brodie McDonald, whose potential makes him one to watch. The defense will also see contributions from Luke Stehley, Averi Dangelo, Drew Bowen, Jackson Fornash, and backup goalie Finn Cunningham.
The King Philip boys varsity lacrosse team finds ourselves in familiar territory playing in competitive games against teams in and out of the Hockomock League and working towards improving previous years’ standings,” said KP coach Hal Bean. “This year’s captains James Boldy, Alex Viscusi, and Donovan DeVellis are great individuals and a joy to coach. I am very fortunate to have them leading this program.”
Mansfield
2022 Record: 8-12
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen
Coach: Tim Frias
Mansfield’s defense came up strong in the closing stretch of the 2022 season, holding three of its final five opponents to five goals or fewer, including rival King Philip in the opening round of the playoffs. The Hornets have an experienced group at both ends of the field hoping to carry that momentum into the new year and put together a title challenge in their first year in the Davenport.
Up top, the Hornets return a talented group of attackers. Senior Drew Sacco will be the leader of that group, but he will have plenty of help from juniors Tommy Smith and Will Riley. Freshman Andrew DeGirolamo will give Mansfield a strong four-man rotation hoping to set the ton near the opposition cage. The midfield will be led by seniors Aiden Steele, Cody Gordon, Grady Sullivan, and junior Andrew Burnham, all of whom are strong two-way players. Juniors Sam Oliveira, Logan Pereira, and Ben Grella and freshmen Nico Smith, Tommy Vallett, and Donovan Minton will give Mansfield enviable strength in numbers.
The defense will also have a lot of depth this season. Senior Liam Barry, juniors Nolan Bordieri and James DeGirolamo, and sophomore Thomas Gormley will lock things down at close defense. Senior Stephen Mullert, junior Dylan Sansone, and freshmen Ben Hoopis and KJ Mahoney will provide extra help at LSM. Senior goalie Ryan DeGirolamo will be back in the cage this season to give the Hornets extra leadership in defense.
Milford
2022 Record: 1-15
2022 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Austin Costa
Milford coach Austin Costa, who has played for the Portuguese national team, is excited that the Hawks could be poised for a step forward as a program this spring. With all but one starter returning from last season, more than 20 underclassmen adding depth to the roster, and enough players in the program to have a JV team for the first time in seven years, Milford has the depth to make a mark.
The attack will be loaded with experience, as all three starters are back. Senior Jacob Ligor is the team’s top scorer and the AIC commit will again be counted on to lead the line alongside classmate Eric Farrell. Sophomore Jayden Martins could be poised for a breakout season. The midfield is loaded with young talent including freshman Henry Baldic, who will also try to be a contributor on face-offs. Freshmen Jason Stokes and Ricky Nashawaty and sophomores Anthony Maietta, Robbie DeGasperis, and Matthew Lioce will all be contributors this season.
Senior Nick Casilli is the leader of the defensive unit and senior goalie Alex McGuire will help keep things organized at the back. Junior Oliver McKee is a newcomer that will add strength in defense and freshman Dylan Burns is expected to have an instant impact with his speed. Freshman Ethan Charczenko will be a defensive midfielder who should see immediate playing time.
Costa said, “I think this is going to be another great step for Milford in our goal of growing the lacrosse program and competing in the Hockomock. With a great balance of senior leadership and talented underclassmen, I cannot think of a better group to reset the expectations and reach new goals for Milford lacrosse. The excitement, the numbers, and the energy are back for Milford lacrosse.”
2023 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse Preview
North Attleboro
2022 Record: 18-3
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Quarterfinal (Davenport champion)
Coach: Ryan Izzo
North Attleboro won 18 games and the Davenport division title in 2022, but the Rocketeers graduated 12 seniors and will have a new coaching staff this season. Former Walpole, UMass, and MLL standout Ryan Izzo takes over after a couple of seasons coaching Norton and he inherits a young roster that will be looking to gain valuable experience.
Senior goalie JT Gallagher is back in the cage this season and will be an important leader for the defensive unit. Classmate Julian House and junior Connor Rajotte return on close defense and will be counted on to mark some of the opposition’s best attackers. Senior Jack Regan will be the leader of an attacking group that graduated a lot of production from last year. Sophomore Brady Backner is the team’s top returning scorer but has an injury to start the season.
“Young squad with great senior leadership,” Izzo said about his roster. “Will be a good test this year in regards to understanding the speed at this level and the skill set from those really well-rounded teams. We will look to compete at a high-level day in and day out. With a lot of first-year players on the squad, we may be inexperienced on paper, but what’s lacking in skill, will be made up with toughness and outworking our opponents. Looking forward to a great season for North.”
Oliver Ames
2022 Record: 7-11
2022 Finish: Missed postseason
Coach: Ben Devlin
Even after graduating a 50-goal scorer, Oliver Ames has plenty of scoring punch back from last year’s team. Defensively, the Tigers will have only one returning starter so will be counting on several new faces to step into bigger roles this spring and have instant impacts as they try to get into the playoff mix.
Senior Ben Reardon is coming off a 55-goal, 29-assist season and will be the leader of the attacking group, while junior Alex McAndrew and sophomore Shawn Teehan will join him up front. Teehan stepped into a starting role by the end of his freshman season. Junior Ryan Jaco provided 23 goals from midfield last year and he’ll be joined by his twin brother Evan, who is moving forward from his defensive midfield role. Senior Jake Manthous will handle face-offs and get more time on offense this season, while senior Victor Romeiro and junior Owen Bourne will both see playing time.
The defense will be relatively inexperienced, but junior Landon Grothe is a three-year starter. Senior Jason Zalis saw plenty of action as a sophomore but missed his junior season and junior Liam Dunlap, sophomore Bryce Deibel, and freshman Lawrence Dear will compete to be the third pole. Junior Jack Corey takes over at LSM after being converted from attack. Senior Noah Isleib, a St. Michael’s commit, is back for his third year as the starting goalie and he will be backed up by junior Ethan St. Jean.
“We continue to try to rebuild and compete in a very difficult Hockomock League,” said OA coach Ben Devlin. “We look for several returning, younger players to pick up some of that lost production. We are hoping that our defense is improved over last year with some increased depth and experience from several key players. As always, our toughest games are within the league. Every Hock team is talented and well-coached, but our goal as always is to try to win enough games to make the tourney.”
Sharon
2022 Record: 9-10
2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32
Coach: Jon Shocket
Sharon continues to build experience with a relatively young roster. The Eagles have only one senior on the roster this season, but they will still be looking to get back into the state tournament and stay in the mix in the Davenport division.
The defense will continue to learn on the job. Sophomores Ben Goldberg and Zack Berstein will be back at the poles with classmate Matt Powers in the cage. On the other end of the field, the attack features junior Sam Rothbaum and Jake Kaufman with newcomer Dylan Cummings getting the chance to contribute right away.
The midfield will be athletic and is probably the team’s most experienced group. Ryan Brown will give the team energy on both ends of the field and Ronan Widland will be back at LSM. Gabe Korn and Jordan Weisman will add depth and production in the midfield.
“We will have some growing to do,” said Sharon coach Jon Shocket. “We have only one senior on the squad so this year and next will be super exciting!”
2023 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse Preview
Taunton
2022 Record: n/a
2022 Finish: n/a
Coach: Brendan Chambers
Taunton is playing varsity boys lacrosse for the first time since 2018, but the Tigers are hoping that the experience and cohesiveness of the roster will carry the team through the season. Although it hasn’t been at the varsity level, many of the seniors have been playing together since eighth grade and the Tigers have a host of underclassmen that could step in and play big roles.
The defense will be led by senior Ethan Fitzsimmons, whose game IQ will be crucial against some of the top attackers in the Hock. Senior Jake Leonard will also play close defense. Freshman Riley Mellin will be in the mix on defense as sophomore Landen Rodrigues works his way back from an injury. Freshman Oren Cullins will be in the cage after a strong JV season that saw him go 10-4 and allow five goals per game. Senior Dylan McCaughey will be at LSM.
Offensively, the Tigers will be relying on three seniors. Last year’s leading scorer Israel Cruz has a nose for goal and will be the focal point of the attack. Thomas Murphy and Colton Scheralis will also get the chance up top and bring different facets in front of goal. Senior Tommy Selfridge is dropping back from attack into the midfield to balance the lineup and initiate the offense from the top of the cage. Seniors Colt Kennedy and Connor McGrath are capable dodgers and add more experience to the top midfield line. Eighth-grader Jameson Vallarelli has made a positive impression in the preseason and also looks ready to make an immediate impact.
“With a senior-heavy, determined squad, many of whom have been playing together since eighth grade, we are looking to fit the pieces together to have a competitive season in the Hock,” said Taunton coach Brendan Chambers.
2023 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse Preview
2022 HockomockSports Boys Lacrosse Awards
2022 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars
Below are the official 2022 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.
Hockomock League MVP
Luke Davis, Franklin
Hockomock League All Stars
Frederick Wheaton, Attleboro
Sam Carlino, Canton
Conor Noone, Foxboro
Lincoln Moore, Foxboro
Thomas Sharkey, Foxboro
Dylan Kerrigan, Foxboro
Luke Davis, Franklin
Jayden Consigli, Franklin
Tyler Sacchetti, Franklin
Justin Alexander, Franklin
Ben Harvey, Franklin
James Boldy, King Philip
Sean Crowther, King Philip
Thomas Brewster, King Philip
Mark DeGirolamo, Mansfield
Matt Antonetti, North Attleboro
Jared Vacher, North Attleboro
Connor Ruppert, North Attleboro
James Brennan, North Attleboro
Wyatt Fritchman, Oliver Ames
Brady Daylor, Sharon
Honorable Mentions
Keigan Conley, Attleboro
Pat Drury, Canton
Matt Grace, Foxboro
John Walsh, Franklin
Will Weiblen, King Philip
Zander Holmes, Mansfield
Eric Landry, Milford
Clayton Billingkoff, North Attleboro
Ben Reardon, Oliver Ames
Ben Shocket, Sharon
Below are the official 2022 Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars and honorable mentions, selected by the coaches in the league. Below are the official Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars and honorable mentions, selected by the coaches in the league. Below are the official Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars and honorable mentions, selected by the coaches in the league. Below are the official Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars and honorable mentions, selected by the coaches in the league. Below are the official Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars and honorable mentions, selected by the coaches in the league. Below are the official Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars and honorable mentions, selected by the coaches in the league. Below are the official Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars and honorable mentions, selected by the coaches in the league. Below are the official Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars and honorable mentions, selected by the coaches in the league. Below are the official Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars and honorable mentions, selected by the coaches in the league. Below are the official Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars and honorable mentions, selected by the coaches in the league. Below are the official Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars and honorable mentions, selected by the coaches in the league. Below are the official Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars and honorable mentions, selected by the coaches in the league. Below are the official Hockomock League Boys Lacrosse All Stars and honorable mentions, selected by the coaches in the league. 
