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Frank Marcotti Wins AAU National Gymnastics Championships  

            Frank Marcotti, a Junior at Stoughton High School won the AAU National Gymnastics Championships this past week.  The Meet was held at the Wide World of Sports at Disney in Orlando, FL.  He Placed 2^nd on Floor, 2^nd on Pommel Horse, 1^st on Still Rings, 1^st on Parallel Bars, 2^nd on High Bar and 1^st in the All Around with a Score of 72.9.          Frank led the New England Team over teams from Florida, Georgia, Mississippi,Wisconsin. And Pennsylvania.  Frank was joined by his teammate Mike Madden from E. Bridgewater.  Mike won Vault and finished 5^th in the All Around.  They both train at the Somersault Center in Stoughton. 

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NO HITTER NEWS!

 

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O'Donnell Middle School Volleyball Tournament

 

 

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Stoughton Post 89 is 2-2-1 after a dramatic comeback at Norfolk Post 335. Sean Jackman doubled home pinch runner Dan Quintero with a two-out double in the seventh inning.  Andy Asztalos finished his complete game with two ground outs and a pop-up in the bottom half. Asztalos allowed only four hits and no walks in the 83 pitch performance.

Stoughton (2-2) lost at Norwood 9-4 on Thursday despite a good start on the mound from Trevor Derochea, when the bullpen had a rough sixth inning. 

Walpole shut Stoughton (2-1) out 6-0 on the road and knocked Starter Bryan Baker out with a line drive to the chest in the first inning. Baker's x-rays proved to be negative.

Stoughton American Legion Post 89 improved to 2-0 in District 6 West with a 1-0 victory over arch-rival Canton. Bryan Baker struck out ten and went the distance to earn the victory. Zach Apotheker had two hits and scored the only run on a Justin Dennis RBI single.

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Knights Girls Lose to King Philip---but what a season!

Stoughton Defeats Mansfield in the MIAA Softball Tournament

The Stoughton High School softball team defeated Mansfield High School 4-3 in the MIAA Division 1 South tournament. Sarah Detore hit a walk-off single in the 9th to win it, with Erica Batchelder, who had doubled, scoring the winning run. Though they lost to King Philip Regional High School on Saturday, May 31st, they had a truly amazing season! Congratulations to all the ladies who made Stoughton's softball team one of the best in the State!

 

STOUGHTON YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE SIGNUPS

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STRIAR JCC 5K ROAD RACE (Results)

Rachel Berkowsky and Rory Siegel Take A Break at JCC Road Race
(Kevin Berkowsky Photo)

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STOUGHTON'S MELISSA RAMOS ALL-CONFERENCE
at Southern New Hampshire University
(Story Here)

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SHS '07 GRAD PAT WALSH HEADED TO OHIO STATE

(Story Here)

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Barber & Flaherty Honored As Scholar Athletes

Stoughton High seniors Erin Flaherty and Jim Barber were honored on Tuesday, May 6th at the Annual Hockomock League Scholar-Athlete Banquet held at Lake Pearl Lucianos in Wrentham. Both were selected from a talented group of senior athletes at Stoughton High School. Flaherty is a three-sport athlete competing in cross country and captaining the swimming and softball teams. Barber is a two-sport captain of both the baseball and basketball teams. The students were selected based on their outstanding performance both in the classroom and on the field of play. Each school in the Hockomock League selects one male and one female athlete. Stoughton’s 2007 Scholar-Athletes were Jennifer Pearl and Lyle Smith.

 

 

 

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Marcotti’s Win AAU Regional Gymnastics Championships

 

             Frank Marcotti and his sister, Juliette won the AAU New England Gymnastics Championships held last weekend.  Frank is a Level 10 Boys Level Gymnast and Juliette is a Level 9 Gymnast.  They are both attend Stoughton HS.  They will both be attending the AAU National Championships that will be held in Orlando Florida. Frank will compete on Monday, June 30^th and Juliette will be competing on Wednesday, July 2^nd.  The competition will include gymnasts from all over the USA.  It will be held at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex.  Both attend the Somersault Center in Stoughton. 

 

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REPORT:

 

The Varsity Girls Softball team will host Mansfield High School on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. in the first round of the MIAA Division 2 Softball Tournament.

Please go to www.miaa.net for tournament info. Please come out and support the Black Knights!

Chad R. Kelley
Director of Athletics, Health & PE
Stoughton High School

Girls Shut Out Franklin, 2-1

Colleen Flaherty doubled and scored the game’s only run on a sacrifice fly by Erin Flaherty as the varsity softball team shutout Franklin 1-0.

Girls Shut Out Sharon

Sarah Detore went 2 for 3, Erica Batchelder had a double and Alyssa Olans connected for a triple to lift the varsity softball team to a 4-0 victory over Sharon.

Girls Dropped by Franklin, 9-1

Erica Batchelder connected for a triple to drive in Stoughton's only run as the varsity softball team fell to Franklin 9-1.

Girls Lose Close One, 5-3 to O.A.
Colleen Flaherty and Meira Sussman had two hits apiece but it wasn't enough as the varsity softbal team lost to Oliver Ames 5-3.

GIRLS Beat Canton, 10-3

The varsity softball team improved to 10-2 on the season and qualified for the state tournament Friday with a 10-3 victory over Canton.  Ashley Painten and Erin Flaherty each collected two hits while Kendall Bennett went 2 for 4 with a homerun.

 

Girls Beat Foxboro, 6-2, now 5-2 for the season
(story)

GIRLS SOFTBALL Drops to 4-2

Jen Jones tossed a complete-game one-hitter with 12 strikeouts as the King Philip Regional High softball team remained undefeated in the Hockomock League with a 6-0 blanking of Stoughton Friday. Jones allowed just a third-inning single, while walking three Black Knights.

 

GIRLS SOFTBALL, NOW 4-1!

 The varsity softball team defeated Oliver Ames yesterday 4-3.  Sarah Detore had a triple and Erin Flaherty homered and scored 2 runs in the victory.

GIRLS LOSE FIRST
The varsity softball team fell to 3-1 on the season Friday with a 9-2 loss to Mansfield.  Meira Sussman and Erin Flaherty each connected for doubles in the losing effort.

GIRLS SOFTBALL WINS ANOTHER, 3-0

The varsity softball team improved to 3 and 0 on the season yesterday with a 7-2 victory over Canton.  Erin Flaherty struck out 11 to earn the win.  Offensively the team was led by freshman left fielder Colleen Flaherty who collected 2 hits and scored 3 runs, senior Meira Sussman who had 2 hits and 2 RBI, and senior Kendall Bennett who hit a homerun to lead off the 2nd inning.
The team's next game is Friday at home against Mansfield.

 

FLAHERTY TOSSES NO HITTER IN HOME OPENER, 2-0

Erin Flaherty tossed a no-hitter and struck out 17 to lead the Black Knights Girls Softball squad to a 3-0 victory in yesterday's home opener against Foxboro.
Meira Sussman and Erica Batchelder each collected three hits and scored all three Stoughton runs.

Girl's Softball in 4-3 Extra Inning Win

The Stoughton High varsity softball team opened the season yesterday with an extra-inning 4-3 victory over host Bridgewater Raynham High School.  In the eighth inning pinch-hitter freshman Nicole Beauregard connected for a two-out double, and Nicole Poirier singled to drive in the winning run. Colleen Flaherty went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs, Meira Susman and Erica Batcherlder each had RBI doubles, and Erin Flaherty collected 2 hits and earned her first victory on the mound.

(NO REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM VARISTY BASEBALL SINCE THE FIRST GAME)

Baseball Team Takes 2-1 Win

 Andy Asztalos pitched a masterpiece and led the Varsity Baseball Team to a 2-1 victory over Taunton.  Andy went the distance spreading out 6 hits with 4K's, 0 walks and one run, which was unearned.  Justin Dennis called a great game behind the plate.  Trevor Derochea had a walk and a single with a run scored while Dan Floro reached on a single to score the eventual winning run on a bases-loaded walk to Jake Hoffman in the bottom of the sixth inning.  Tyler Dennis drove in the first run for the Knights, and Jim Lundin led the offense going 2 for 3.  The Varsity Baseball Team will host Foxboro on Monday with Bryan Baker on the hill for the Black Knights. 

KP EDGES KNIGHTS, 78-58

In another meet that was a battle back and forth KP defeated Stoughton 78-58. Leading scorer was again Joe Jeudy with 13 points, followed closely by Rodney Julien with 12. Joe won the 100 and the high hurdles. Rodney won the 200m and Sean Byron won the javelin. 7 different Stoughton athletes finished second in various events.

Freshmen & Sophomores Score Some Medals

Several Stoughton boys brought home medals in Saturday's statewide large school f/s meet at New Bedford. Greg Bourisquot finished second in the high hurdles and Willy McNamara finished 3d in the javelin for the top placers on the team. The  4 x 400 relay team of McNamara, Mike Morris, Matt Rodenbush and Spencer McKay also medaled finishing 6th. Morris and McKay each finished 9th in their individual events (the 2 mile and the 300m hurdles).

BOYS TRACK LOSE FOURTH IN CLOSE ONE

Stoughton boys won 9 events in this league meet (4/17), yet were unable to combat the depth of Oliver Ames in the distance events and the jumps, losing 75-61. Joe Jeudy won both the 100 and 200, Kerry Sabanty the 300m hurdles, Rodney Julien the 110 hurdles, Tariq Sabree the shotput, Robert Blea the disc and Sean Byron the javelin. Byron added another 6' to his league leading javelin mark, throwing 170'  Both relays also won. the 4 x 100 members were Greg Bourisquot, Julien, Dave Seronick and Travis Demko. The 4 x 400 members were Willie McNamara, Spencer McKay, Matt Rodenbush and Sabanty.

Boys Track Drops Third

Stoughton boys were defeated by league and state powerhouse Mansfield 112-24. There were some notable performances by the boys in the meet. Event winners were Joe Jeudy in the 100 meters and Sean Byron in the javelin. Joe's time of 10.9 is tops in the league to date and Sean's throw of 163'9 is one of the best in a dual meet in the league in several years. Both qualified for the state meet, while Willie McNamara was only 1" short of the qualifier in the javelin. Spencer McKay also had a great meet placing second in the triple jump and setting a personal best in the 800.

Boys Track Drops Second, In A Close One To Canton, 78-58

Canton defeated Stoughton 78-58 in a meet that was neck and neck until the jumps. At the end of the track portion the boys lead 42-40, and stayed close in the throws but were dominated by Canton's jumpers. Stoughton athletes won 9 events with Joe Jeudy finishing first in the 100,200 and long jump. Mike Morris won both the mile and the 2 mile and Kerry Sabanty (300m hurdles), Rodney Julien (110 hurdles), Sean Byron (javelin) and the 4 x 100 relay team of Evan McCullough, Dave Seronick,Mike Wade and Travis Demko all won their events.

BOYS TRACK TEAM drops First Meet to FOXBORO, 79-57

Coach Harvey Blonder reports, "Stoughton boys had a close battle with Foxboro through most of the meet, but fell short in the final few events losing 79-57. Joe Jeudy had an outstanding meet, winning both the high hurdles and the long jump and placing in two other events. Both Jeudy and Rodney Julien qualified for states in the 110 hurdles. Other Stoughton winners were Mike Morris in the 2 mile , Aaron Bleech in the shot put, Dan Snyder in the discus, and Sean Byron in the javelin."

(boys track total individual points)

BOYS TENNIS PREVIEW
(here)

HOOP SQUAD ENDS GREAT YEAR

Loses in Division II South Semi-Finals

(here)

6' 9" Dartaye Ruffin

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GOLD WINNING ICE SQUAD DEFENDS TITLE

The "Goal Oriented" Massachusetts Senior Olympic 2007 gold medal champion hockey team will travel to The Horgan Arena, 400 Oxford St. Auburn MA on Saturday April 26th to play in a tournament to defend their trophy from last year. The preliminary game will be on Saturday the 26th at 10:00 am, followed immediately at 11:00 am by the second game of the series. Says Coach, Captain and team founder John Sawyer, "Imagine old guys like us playing a doubleheader." The medal round games will be on Sunday April 27th at times to be announced after the initial rounds results. The team includes players from Randolph, Mansfield, Walpole, Holbrook, Middleboro, Easton, and Stoughton. Representing Stoughton are former Stoughton residents Ron Doherty and Steve McCloud; Dan Mark, former Stoughton High player and present Stoughton High hockey coach; Steve Sera, whose son currently plays for Stoughton High; and Sawyer, whose son also plays for Stoughton High.. Admission to all games is free and the games are very entertaining. This is very serious hockey. Stoughton should be very proud of their "senior" athletes. For more information anyone can e-mail Sawyer at bigjohnlimoking@comcast.net.

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STOYAC BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS CROWNED

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Stoughton High Ice Hockey Team Wins State Sportsmanship Award
March 17, 2008

The Stoughton High School Ice Hockey team was presented with the James F. Mulloy MIAA Sportsmanship Award on Sunday night March 17, at the TD Banknorth Garden. The presentation was held prior to the division 1A state championship game. This is the third time the ice hockey team has been awarded this honor (2003, 2007) and the fifth state sportsmanship award won by a Stoughton High School team in recent years (softball in 2007, field hockey in 2005). Congratulations to our up and coming puck stars!

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Stoughton High's loss is Archbishop Williams Gain
(story)

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Stoughton's Bela Santos Nabs 4th Place in FIGURE America Division of the 2008 Fitness Atlantic Show

Stoughton's Bela Santos went to New Haven, CT April 26th and came back qualified for Universe & Nationals with a strong 4th place finish (in the Medium Height Class) in FIGURE America Division of the 2008 Fitness Atlantic Show. Bela is a well-regarded fitness model, who competed extensively in 2005, and is making a comeback this year. The dark-haired beauty, who trains at Elite Fitness, tells Snyder's Stoughton, "I would love to spread the word about this amazing and expanding sport! I've met so many amazing athletes and good friends through this sport.  It's so empowering!  Along with competing, I have had the pleasure of working with some fitness photographers and done some really fun fitness modeling layouts as well. I'm known to my old friends as BelaBody." Santos is Certified Personal Trainer and work in the Boston area.  She's also landed some Spokesmodel work with FullForce Productions, involving her with the MMA Mixed Martial Arts world. Santos has a five show action plan for this coming year covering all over the U.S.---Providence, RI---Miami, FL----Brooklyn, NY----- and Hollywood, CA! Good luck to her in achieving all her dreams!

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McInerney Loses at Twin River

(story)

McInerney (9-2-1) trains at Elite Fitness with Peter Rappoli.

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Girl's Varsity Volleyball Coming to Stoughton High!

Girl's Varsity Volleyball joins Fall Sports in '08 at Stoughton High School. The girls team needs to raise $6000 by May 31st to fund the team. Please help! Send your donation to :

Girls Volleyball Fund
c/o Chad Kelley, A.D.
Stoughton High School
232 Pearl Street
Stoughton, MA 02072

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Bonney & Fanning Show

The Stoughton Police Department, led by State Policeman (and former Stoughton Policeman) John Fanning and Stoughton Juvenile Officer John Bonney, demolished the Stoughton Fire Department in the Second Annual Guns & Hoses Hockey Game Saturday Night (2/23), 5-0. The game, played at Sportsplex in Canton, attracted a throng of a couple of hundred fans, who watched an exciting game from start to finish. The only scoring in the first period occurred when Fanning picked off an errant pass in front of the Fire Department net and slapped it by Fire Goalie Chip Mackay (brother-in-law of SFD's Doug Campbell) for a 1-0 lead. The Fire Department had actually outplayed the police in that firsrt period, with Bonney robbing Billy Carreiro on a wrist shot and a back hander right in front of the net.

In the second period, Bonney again came up big, taking away a breakaway and rebound from Carreiro. Mackay did it right back, robbing Eric Feist with a quick glove when he had stolen the puck out front. With 4:42 left in the second period, Fanning took it end to end and tucked it by Mackay for a 2-0 lead after two periods.

In the third period, Bonney stopped Jack Macomber's penalty shot, and the defense---with a gymnastics-like play by Roger Hardy to stop a threat--clamped it shut. Meanwhile, Fanning took over the game, scoring his hat trick with 11:05 left in the third, and adding a fourth a half minute later. The fifth Stoughton Police Department goal was scored by Dave Comforti and the police took their second straight hockey game.

The biggest winner, besides the fans who saw a great game, was Friends of Stoughton Hockey (FOSH) which raised over $2000 through donations, raffles, and a silent auction. Stoughton Police canine officer Leno Azul was the MC and DJ, with a great performance by Whitney Simon on the National Anthem. Referees for the game were Chad Kelly and Danny O'Neil, with Kevin Gilbert and Josh Potter timekeepers. Friends of Stoughton Hockey president Laura Sheehan presented the championship trophy to the police. There was an ominous sign posted at the arena which read, "Even Firemen Need Heroes", and was signed by the Stoughton Police Department. They weren't pucking around!

Rounding out the Stoughton Fire Department squad was Mike Peck, Mark Dolloff, Don Chipman, Buddy O'Neil, Brian McCarthy, Pat Doherty, Jim Bertram, Jim Campbell, Brian Harkins, Steve Peck, Paul McCafferty, and John DeAndrade. Also participating for the Police Department team were Bill Healey, John Lydstone, Tom McNulty, Dan McGowan, Chris Ciampa, Jay Owens, Brian Holmes, and Chris Grover.

Co-MVP's John Fanning and John Bonney

Firefighter Steve Peck brought his own cheerleading section
(Mark Snyder photos)

 

 

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Read Senator Mitchell's Report On Major League Steroid Use

(HERE)

 

STOUGHTON HIGH HOOP TEAM COULD GO ALL THE WAY

(Read This)

 

Stoughton Fire Department Burns Police In Flag Football Contest

For the second year in a row, the Stoughton Fire Department hosed the Police Department in the Annual Flag Football Contest, Sunday morning (11/25) at Community Field. The SFD started fast and kept up the pace, scoring first on a 70 yard TD pass from quarterback Mike Carroll to receiver Tim Carroll (his brother). The Police Department evened the game in the first quarter, with quarterback Paul Williams hitting Acting Police Chief Chris Ciampa on two passes, adding up to 44 yards. Then, Williams hit David Conforti with a 5 yard TD pass, to make it 6-6. But the Fire Department never looked back from there. Between the effective running of Jay McNamara, and the passing of Carroll, the offensive juggernaut could not be stopped. Carroll hit Joe Visser for a 34 yard scoring pass, making it 12-6. Carroll's 17 yard TD "keeper" made it 18-6. Then, another Carroll run-- this one 11 yards-- made it 24-6. Scott Breen caught the extra point pass from Carroll, and it was a 26-6 score. With about a minute remaining, the Fire Department did it again, with Brian Harkins grabbing a 15 yard pass from Mike "Tom Brady" Carroll to make it 32-6. The Police, who won the hockey and baseball games this year with the Fire Department, will look for their revenge in the rink and on the diamond.

The Stoughton Fire Department squad also included Paul McCafferty, Jim Campbell, Rick Weitsen and John DeAndrade. They all played awesome on defense, as well as on the offense. The Police Department team also included defensive lineman Lino Azul (two sacks), Erik Feist, runner Dan McGowan, Bob Devine, Bill Healy, Shawn Faria, Chris Grover, Tom Covino, Roger Hardy, Tom McNulty, Brian Holmes, Jay Owens, receiver John Hartford, Jennifer Lamb (who made a tackle in the forth quarter), and receiver John Bonney.

A fun time was had by all, and Toys for Tots was the beneficiary. Tom's Auto Body is taking the Toys to the Marines for distribution. If you'd like to donate, you can do that at any time. Referees for the contest were Joe Flynn and Tony Bickerton. Official timekeeper was John Kowalczyk.

(Note: "Mark, I just learned that the toy count from the football game came in at just over 100.  I am always impressed with the generosity from the people in Stoughton.  In the last three athletic competitions between the police and fire departments we have raised over $2800.00 for the Stoughton High Hockey program, over $1500.00 for the Stoughton Youth Commission, and now just over 100 Toys for area kids.   Congratulations to the fire department in their win.  If they want to cook up a little crow I will be glad to eat it.  Thank you for your support in our events and thank you to all that came to the game to support the Toys for Tots."--Stoughton Police Officer John Bonney)

MEMORIES---POWDERPUFF 2008 (here)

 

BLACK KNIGHTS KICK CANTON BULLDOGS
IN THANKSGIVING TILT

The Stoughton Black Knights finished up a challenging season with two victories on the road, in Wrentham and Canton. The Thanksgiving Day game against the Canton Bulldogs left the Knight's scoreboard fully-stuffed, as the Knights steamrolled over an extremely weak Bulldog grid squad. Canton was a notch about the horrid Sharon team, that the Knights had crushed earlier in the year. Senior running back Joe Jeudy, finishing an amazing career at Stoughton High School, took the opening kickoff into the endzone to give the squad an early lead. He would add four OTHER touchdowns during the morning contest (finishing the year with 18, to unofficially lead the Hockomock League in scoring this year.) Senior quarterback Sean Byron had one of the best days of his career, hooking up on with Barry Briconi for a 33 yard TD pass (Byron's 5th TD pass of the year) and running one in himself on a QB keeper (his second rushing TD of the year). Junior kicker Felipe Junqueira made five extra point kicks in the 47-14 victory. The defense played superb all afternoon, led by juniors Kyle Anderson (interception and fumble recovery) and Geoff Curtis (interception). Head Coach Greg Burke showed great sportsmanship with the Canton squad, putting in subs on offense in the third quarter, and having junior QB Dan Snyder take a knee on the Canton 12 yard line with a minute left in the game.

2007 SYFFL Playoffs First Round Over! Vision of League Founder Continues!

  After being postponed due to the Nor'easter on Saturday, November 3, 2007, The 2007 Stoughton Youth Flag Football League post-season began on Sunday, November 4, 2007. The day was a beautiful sunny fall day. It was the calm after the storm, but that calm did not last long as teams from the SYFFL Junior Division & Senior Boys Division took to the gridioron and rocked the field at the base of Chemung Hill with it's annual single elimination tournament. All the teams played hard, but more than that, they represented the spirit of play that SYFFL league founder Paul Concannon brought to Stoughton football when he started the SYFFL in 1999. The kids ALL had fun, showed sportsmanship towards each other and embodied the spirit of team work! Paul, thanks for your insight & the vision of the Stoughton Youth Flag Football League, which has been a great alternative to Pop Warner football for those children who do not want play contact football or who for some reason did not meet the weight criteria. The town of Stoughton is indebted to you.   On the field, the semi-finals were determined as all eight Junior Divion teams and four Senior Boys Division teams played in the quarter-final round. The Senior Boys first and second place teams had a first round bye and the Senior Girls finals were determined at season's end.       The SYFFL playoffs will resume on Saturday November 10, 2007 at 9:00 am with the semi-final rounds with the Senior Boys Division playing at 9:00 am & the the Junior Division playing at 10:15 am. The winners of the semi-final rounds will advance to the finals later on Saturday November 17, 2007. The Senior Girls Division finals will be played at 11:30 am; the Senior Boys Division at 12:45 pm and the Junior Division at 2:00 pm.        Good Luck to those remaining teams and a Great Season by all Teams and players who participated in the 2007 SYFFL!  (submitted by Greg Goldberg)

      Be on the lookout for a boys and girls Graduate League for 15-17 year old in the Summer of 2008!

 

Discount Mouth Guards Offered to Student Athletes

(here)

 

 

STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Home of the Black Knights

Fall Sports Information (here)

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STRIAR JCC OFFERS YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES

 

The Striar Jewish Community Center in Stoughton will offer Youth Basketball Leagues beginning this winter. The Striar Stars Team is open to boys and girls in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. League fees are $85 for JCC members or $125 for non-members and include t-shirt and official’s fees. The deadline for registration is Friday, December 2nd. Optional basketball classes are also available for an additional fee. For more information or to register contact Aaron Friedman at 781-341-2016 x131 or afriedman@jccgb.org. The Striar JCC is open to the entire community.

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SHS GRAD and Harvard University catcher JARED WORTZMAN will be playing in the 14th Annual Abbot Financial Management Oldtime Baseball Game on August 15 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Field on Sherman Street in Cambridge. Former Red Sox great Johnny Pesky will be managing one team, while former Chicago Cub Lennie Merullo will handle the other. The Oldtime baseball game is a celebration of our national pastime, featuring top college and high school players wearing dazzling old style uniforms. This year's game is being played to benefit the C2 Mission, which was created to help children and families affected by Cerebral Palsy and Cystic Fibrosis. Jared was a starter for each of his four years at Stoughton High School, winning the Hockomock League batting title in his senior year. The hard-hitting catcher won a spot on the varsity at Harvard in only his sophomore year!

 

 

Stoughton Little League Teams Clean Up In Tourney

Stoughton 11 Year Old's defeated: Mansfield 13-3, Stoughton National 17-1,    
Holbrook/Avon  6-0, Whitman 6-1, and Braintree 7-5. The Proud coaching staff included 
Jack Raeke, Jim Gallagher, Paul Wilder, Tim Dixon, and Matt Brown. Players included 
Michael Brown, Patrick Raeke, Michael Dixon, Ian Opaluch, Michael Milavec, Stephanie Skiba,Kyle Richards, Jovani Pires, Spencer Dennis, Michael Gallagher, Joey Wilder, and Jack Kane.

 

Stoughton 12 Year Old's defeated Ashland  5-0, Downie  3-2, Whitman 15-5,
Stoughton National 12-2, and Mansfield  10-5. They are heading to Cooperstown All-Star Village to play in a week-long tournament, which starts Saturday August 11, and will run through August 17th. The proud coaching staff included Don Connors,  Mike Jackman, and Mike McGrath. Players on the roster were Sean Richards, James Connors, Stephan Colling, Mike Connelly, Cody Younger, Pat Jackman, Brian Kaplan, Jeff Bortman, Daniel Chin, Marc Romano, Frankie Morris, Will McGrath, and Drew Reid.  

 
(Kam Chin photo)

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2007 Stoughton Little League Major's Champion ORIOLES

First Row, Dan Chin, David Curtis, Brian Rappa, Jack Kane, Matt Provost, Will McGrath
 
2nd Row - Mike Manning, Tyler Tedesco, Joey Wilder, Sean Ellertson, Tyler Getchell, Connor Heffernan, Chris Gill
 
3rd Row - Manager - Mike Manning, Asst. Coach - Paul Wilder, Asst. Coach - John Rappa, Team parent - Noralee Curtis, Coach - Bill Provost, Asst. Coach - Mike McGrath
 

 

Stoughton High Grad Featured In Old Time Baseball

Stoughton High graduate Jared Wortzman, a sophomore catcher for Harvard University, will be a player at Abbot Financial Management's Old Time Baseball Game, August 15 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter's Field in Cambridge. Former Red Sox great Johnny Pesky and former Chicago Cubs player Lennie Merullo return as Old Time Baseball Game managers. The game will benefit children with Cystic Fibrosis and Cerebral Palsy.

for more information, go to (here)

U12 GIRLS ARE CHAMPIONS OF THE 2007 N.A. SUMMER SLAM!

After an underachieving summer softball season, the Stoughton U12 girl’s softball team proved they were an outstanding team by bringing home the Championship trophy from the 2007 North Attleboro Summer Slam Tournament. After falling behind 5-0 in the opening game against their summer season nemesis, Walpole, the team battled back to win the game by a score of 9-8. The other two wins were over a feisty Sharon team by scores of 16-0 and 14-13. Heavy rains postponed the final game against Walpole, but Stoughton was awarded the trophy because of its’ previous head-to-head victory over Walpole.

The Stoughton Champions are Christina Bacon, Samantha Denneno, Julia Falco, Kayla Floro, Ashley Gibson, Victoria Hanson, Nicole Hayner, Stephanie Herr, Kelsey Moriarty, Krissy Payne, Ashley Powers, and Elizabeth Roch. Manager Joe Floro kept the team in focus, assisted by Coaches Steve Moriarty and Dave Powers.

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Who Invented The Modern Day Baseball Cover?

If you said ELLIS DRAKE from Stoughton, you'd be right! (Herb Herbowy photo)

 

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NEALIE KAPLAN MAKES QUITE A RACQUET!

 

Mountain Biking Through Stoughton

Video Here

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We Are The Champions

Stoyac Senior Girls take the Championship in two games, winning their 1st place title on Friday, June 22.  The girls had previously lost to their opponents during the regular season, but worked hard as a team and took home the championship.  For many of the eighth graders, this was their last season in Stoyac, but it was one they will remember for years! (left to right) front row: Laura Howard, Colleen Flaherty, Kristen Morris, Kayla Floro, Bayla Werman and Emma Zuk. (left to right) back row: Coach Steve Zuk, Claudia Fraga, Kelly Li, Kelly Sherwin, Molly Zuk, Lianna Tilton, Theresa Glennon, Brittney Murphy, Coach Gary Werman.

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WE ARE TOO!

 

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(photos by Sandra Barrett)

The Softball Game for Stoughton Youth Commission Raises $1000

The Stoughton Police Department won the game with the Stoughton Fire Department by a score of 26-9.  The games MVP was Tony Bickerton, who pitched 7 strong innings, and went two for four at the plate.  Player-coach Paul Williams went 5 for 5, while hitting for the cycle.  John Bonney was also 5 for 5, with a home run.  The play of the game went to Lino Azul with a Johnny Damon like diving catch.  Tommy Covino hit a home run in the first inning and went 4 for 5 on the night, as did Roger Hardy and Shawn Faria.  Acting Chief Chris Ciampa went 3 for 5, including a triple in which he was struck in the head with the throw into third.  Ciampa stayed in the game and battled on.  No word on the big producers from the Stoughton Fire Department. When we get their star stats, we'll post them, too. A great time was had by all, and a grand was raised for the Stoughton Youth Commission.

 

 

VIDEO: Stoughton High Cheerleaders in Braintree (here)

VIDEO: Stoughton High Cheerleaders '07 Regionals (here)

VIDEO: Stoughton Boy's "Powder Puff" 2006 (here)

STOUGHTON RUNNERS FINISH "RUN TO REMEMBER"

"The Boston Police Department and Boston Police Runner's Club held the third running of Boston's Run To Remember on May 25-27, 2007. They honored Massachusetts Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty by celebrating their lives and giving back to the community. Net proceeds benefited - Kids at Risk Programs throughout the City of Boston."

Complete list of Stoughton finishers: (here)

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PEARL OF A VISIT!

Lauren Johnston was celebrating her graduation, when a famous visitor stopped by. Bruce Pearl, head of the Division One powerhouse Tennessee Vols basketball squad, is an old friend of Larry Burak, a former co-coach of the Stoughton Little League Major's Red Sox, with Ken Johnston (Lauren's dad). Burak and Pearl were college roommates at Boston College. Pearl graduated from Sharon High School.

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STRIAR JCC AQUATICS DIRECTOR TO SWIM ALCATRAZ

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