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Stoughton High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Five

 

Sports Hall of Famers 2009: ( Left to right) Jeff Russell, Joanne Durant Littleton, Ruth Fitzpatrick (accepting for Leonard Parent), George Sarados and Charlie Leonard (accepting for Edmund Rafalfo).

At a ceremony held on Saturday, June 20th, five of Stoughton’s greatest athletes were inducted into the Stoughton High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Edmund Rafalko, class of 1942, was an outstanding three-sport athlete at Stoughton High School. He went on to West Point where he continued to shine as a three-sport letter winner and was an All-American Honorable Mention on Army’s first National Championship team. Joanne Durant Littleton, class of 1993, was one of Stoughton’s most accomplished track athletes. She continued her track career after high school at UCONN and was a member of the Barbados Olympic team that competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Leonard “Lenny” Parent ,class of 1922, was inducted posthumously with his daughter Ruth Fitzpatrick accepting the honor on his behalf. Lenny starred as a baseball player during his time at Stoughton High School and played professional baseball for the Boston Braves farm system. George Sarados, class of 1952, was a standout in the sport of basketball and played on some of Stoughton’s best basketball teams during the late forties and early fifties. George is a long-time CPA and attorney in Stoughton and served on a number of town committees. Jeff Russell, class of 1971, was an outstanding track and basketball star during his days at Stoughton High School. He broke the school’s scoring record in basketball and was all-scholastic for a number of local and Boston newspapers. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer for the Old Colony YMCA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHRISTINA ANASTOS EXCELS AT BASKETBALL & TRACK at THAYER ACADEMY

Christina Anastos, a senior at Thayer Academy in Braintree, recently was named All League in the Independent School League for track and field. The Stoughton resident finished 
first in the javelin event. She went on to finish first in the New England Private/Prep event and was named to the New England Preparatory School "All New England Track and Field Team" for Girls 
Javelin. Christina was also a three year starter and Captain of Thayer Girls Varsity basketball team, and was voted team MVP and an ISL All League Honorable Mention. Christina, the daughter of Steve and Heidee Anastos, will be attending College of Charlestown, in South Carolina, in the Fall.

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RODNEY JULIEN: DIVISION II HURDLE STATE CHAMPION! (Story)

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STOUGHTON'S ERIN KELLY ATLANTIC 10 SPORTING AWARD WINNER

Erin Kelly of Massachusetts and St. Bonaventure's Christopher Post have been named the recipients of the Atlantic 10 Sporting Award, in voting conducted among the senior woman administrators at each of the Conference's 14 institutions. The Sporting Award is presented annually to a male and female student-athlete who exemplifies good sportsmanship. To be nominated, a student-athlete must be a member of an intercollegiate athletics team in a sport sponsored by the Atlantic 10 Conference; be in good academic standing; be active within the campus community; embody the highest standards of leadership, integrity, and sporting conduct; be enthusiastic about the sport in which they compete; and have noteworthy act(s) of sporting conduct.

A two-time first-team All-Conference selection, Kelly rowed the third seat of Massachusetts' second-place Varsity 8 on Apr. 18 as the Minutewomen captured their 13th Atlantic 10 Women's Rowing Championship on the Cooper River in Pennsauken, N.J. A member of the 2009 Academic All-Conference team, the Stoughton, Mass. native maintains a 3.78 grade point average while majoring in nursing. Away from the waters, Kelly earned the 2009 Massachusetts Alumni Association Senior Leadership Award; is a member of Chi Alpha Sigma; is a four-time Commissioner's Honor Roll selection; and was tabbed the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association National Scholar Athlete and UMass Female Scholar Athlete in 2008. In describing Kelly, head coach Jim Dietz said, "Erin is most deserving of this award. Her tenacity in pursuing rowing at a high level while completing the rigorous demands of a nursing degree exemplify her will to succeed at the highest level."

 

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They Don't Like To Lose

 Stoughton Division 1 hoop travel team, metro west champions 3 years in a row, this weekend will be defending their winning state title. According to one parent: "These boys just don't like to lose."

Hoop Champs in Stoughton! Yes, Stoughton DOES have a championship basketball team! Congratulations to the USY Jr. League Basketball Champs from Ahavath Torah Congregation. The beat Peabody, 35-20, to take the big trophy. The team, coached by Lee Elmowitz and Bill Boykin, featured the play of Nick Aliquo, Ross Andler, Kenneth Boykin, Matthew Boykin, Rich Driscoll, Josh Dressler, Adam Elmowitz, David Elmowitz, Brian Kaplan, and Aaron Kushnirsky. Kenneth Boykin won the MVP Award. The team’s sponsor was Rick Kaplan of ATT/Cellco. Parent coordinator was Lisa Aliquo. Congrats to all!

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and still more hoop champs.......

 

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TAYLOR AND SALADIN NAMED TO ENTERPRISE ALL SCHOLASTIC TEAM
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LEE VERSUS LEE

Chinatown Restaurant General Manager Victor Lee takes on former Red Sox southpaw ace Bill "Spaceman" Lee in the Red Sox Fantasy Camp in Florida. Victor won the battle when he rocketed a ball up the middle for a base hit.

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STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

 

Derochea Pitches Gem, Loses 1-0

 

Baseball Team Drops High-Scoring Contest to Taunton

 

Baseball Team Loses to Sharon

 

JV SOFTBALL

JV Girls Finish Season with winning record!

The JV softball team finished their season with a 23-4 win over Quincy, finishing with a 10-9 record. Molly Zuk led the offense with 3 hits, while Haley Ellertson, Kayla Floro, Bayla Werman, and Danielle Cassidy had 2 hits each.

Stoughton Loses to Franklin, 13-8

JV Slams Sharon, 21-10

The JV softball team defeated Sharon 21-10. Brianna Murphy and Molly Zuk had 4 hits each. Stephanie Peacock was the winning pitcher.

JV Drops one to North Attleboro, 12-2

The JV softball team lost to North Attleboro 12-2. Molly Zuk, Kayla Floro, Haley Ellertson, Kristen Morris, Christina Bacon, and Breanna Murphy all had hits.

JV Loses to King Philip

JV Beats Mansfield, 17-12

JV Slams Canton, 17-1

The JV softball team defeated Canton 17-1 on May 4. Molly Zuk led the offense with 4 hits and 4 RBI's. Kayla Floro had 3 hits and pitched well for the victory.
JV Whacks Foxboro, 25-11

The JV Softball Team has scored 46 runs in their last two games! They defeated Foxboro May 1st, led by Kayla Floro's 4 hits and 5 RBI's.

JV Wipes out Sharon, 21-1

The JV softball team defeated Sharon 21-1. Danielle McCormick and Molly Zuk drove in 3 runs each, while Christina Bacon had 3 hits.

JV Drops a Couple

 

JV Wins One and Loses One

JV Smashes Mansfield
The JV softball team defeated Mansfield, 29-11. Mollie Zuk had 3 hits, while Jessica Freitas, Kayla Floro, Kate Greer, Bayla Werman, Danielle McCormick, and Laurie Koelsch had 2 hits each.

 

JV Girls Drop One to Canton

The JV softball team lost to Canton 7-6. Brianna Murphy led the offense with 2 RBI's.

JV GIRLS SHUT OUT FOXBORO

The JV softball team defeated Foxboro 10-0. Kayla Floro was oustanding on the mound, allowing only 3 hits, while striking out 9. Brianna Murphy led the offense with 2 hits.

JV GIRLS LOSE to B-R

The JV softball team lost to Bridgewater Raynham, 12-6. Christina Bacon led the offense with 2 hits, Lianna Tilton and Kristen Morris had 2 RBI's each.

Girls JV Softball Whallops Quincy

The JV softball team opened their season by trouncing Quincy, 27-1. Danielle Cassidy led the offense with 2 hits and 4 runs batted in. Kayla Floro picked up the win on the mound, allowing only 1 hit, while striking out 12.

 

 

CHEERLEADERS FINISH THIRD IN NEW ENGLAND!

The Stoughton High School Cheerleaders finished third at the New England Winter Spirit Championships on March 21 at the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore Center.

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ROSTER:

Bobby Amaral
Stephanie Amaral
Lauren Cellucci
Andrea Chica
Evelyn Falkof
Shalyn Hiltz
Lily Lamplough
Stephanie Le
*Amanda Ledin
Emily Leung
*Veronica Lopes
Juliette Marcotti
Liana Pestana
Jenna Policow
Dawn Resurreccion
Rachel Resurreccion
*Cassandra Shockley
Brianna Shockley
*Mike Wade

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BASKETBALL

The Stoughton Black Knights season ended with a thump, with a 61-45 loss to Hockamock League rival Franklin in the Quarterfinal round of the 2009 MIAA Boys Basketball - South Division 2 tournament tonight (2/27) in Easton. The hoopsters trailed by only four points at halftime, but were heavily outscored in the second half. Franklin & Stoughton had split their prior two regular season games, but the Knights just ran out of gas in the second half. Evan Taylor (15 pts) and Kris Joyce (12) led the Knights in this losing effort. Taylor finishes with 1034 points in his great Stoughton hoop career.

 

Stoughton defeats Oliver Ames 87-76
#3 Stoughton Advances to the Quarterfinals to Face #6 Franklin
in a Rematch of Hockamock Rivals
by Kevin Berkowsky
 
With a near capacity crowd Tuesday night (2/24) at Canton High School, the Stoughton Black Knights defeated a scrappy and determined 14th-seeded team from Oliver Ames, 87-76, in the first round of the 2009 MIAA Boys Basketball - South Division 2 tournament. The inside play of Senior forward Evan Taylor (20 points) and Junior forward Mike Holland (15 points, 16 rebounds) , along with the outside shooting of Senior forward Edwin Saladin (27 points) and Taylor gave the Black Knights a comfortable double-digit lead throughout the first half with Stoughton leading, 22-12 after the first quarter and 41-31 at the half. But, no lead is too safe when it comes to the state tournament.
 
Riding on the wings of their tough first half stifling 2-2-1 full-court press and tight man-to-man defense that continued into the third period, along with some Stoughton foul trouble, Oliver Ames quickly cut the lead to 45-41 and took the lead 56-55, seemingly gaining the upper hand in the game and a total momentum shift in their favor. But a heads up play by Phil Jaffier (12 points), who took a length of the court pass and laid it in at the buzzer, gave the Black Knights a 57-56 lead after 3, a lead they would never relinquish. 
 
Stoughton was in the bonus for much of the fourth quarter and despite the Black Knights missing a few free throws, some easy buckets and some ill-timed turnovers, Kris Joyce (12 points) controlled the game with his skilled ballhandling and press-breaking abilities, settling Stoughton down when it counted down the stretch. Taylor and Holland took over the inside play, controlling the glass and along with a Joyce put back and two clutch Saladin three pointers, pulled away to seal the 87-76 victory and sending the Black Knights to a return trip to the quarterfinals. This year's opponent is Hockamock rival, #6 seed, Franklin, who defeated #11 seed Hingham, 77-57, in their first round contest. Stoughton and Franklin split their two hotly contested matchups during the regular season and each took home a share of the Hockamock regular season championship, so this is set up to be a terrific contest. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. Friday night (2/27) at Canton High School. 
 
Highlight of the evening came early in the contest when Senior forward Evan Taylor got his 1,000th point of his career on the first of two free throws early in the first quarter. Play was briefly stopped as Evan was congratulated by coaches and teammates and was given the game ball and flowers which he presented to his grandmother. (Watch the video of Evan's 1000th point, and his presentation on Snyder's Stoughton TV Show this weekend Fri Feb 27, Sat Feb 28, and Sun March 1 @ 7 p.m. on Comcast Channel 9.) Congratulations, Evan, on a terrific career!
 
Come out to Canton High School on Friday at 7 p.m. to support the Black Knights as they move on in the South Division 2 state tournament!
 
 
http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=1220

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Knights Roll Over North Attleboro

 

BLACK KNIGHTS BEAT FRANKLIN, 61-56!

(watch highlights on FOX: here)

Reports Kevin Berkowsky, a fan who was in the Stoughton High School gym's stands, "Rebounding domination and consistent inside scoring by Evan Taylor (16 pts/13 rebs), Edwin Saladin  (22 pts) and Mike Holland combined with Kris Joyce's (10 pts) savvy playmaking and Phil Jaffier's (11 pts) clutch shooting were the keys to Stoughton's 61-56 victory. The Black Knights maintained a double digit lead for much of the game, stretching the lead to 13 at the end of the 3rd and seemed ready to put Franklin away for good. But the Panthers modified their 1-2-2 breakable full court press into a 2-1-2 press that stifled Stoughton for much of the final quarter. Holland fouled out with less than two minutes left creating mismatches inside and Franklin cut Stoughton's lead to 3 with less than 30 seconds left. With the clock serving as Stoughton's best friend, crucial missed FT's by Franklin and Taylor's clutch shooting at the line down the stretch sealed the victory, enabling Stoughton a well-earned payback victory and a share of the Hockomock division lead with two road games remaining before the state tournament, Wednesday, February 11 at N. Attleboro, and Friday, February 13 at King Phillip." 
 
The MIAA Tournament Selection Show will be announced live on Fox 25 (WFXT-TV), Friday, February 20th on the Ten O'Clock News.

(SENIOR NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS)

Knights Shocked By Canton, drop to 13-2

 

Knights Beat Oliver Ames, Movin' on Up to 13-1!

 

Knights beat Foxboro, Up to 12-1!

Tuesday night (1/27) The Black Knights hoop squad beat Foxborough, 56 to 46. Leading scorers were Evan Taylor 15, Edwin Saladin 14, Kris Joyce 12 and Phil Jaffier 10. Record now is 12 and 1 with a game at Oliver Ames on Friday night (1/30).

 

Hoopsters Move to 11-1

 

Boys Now 10-1!

 

Boys B-Ball Team Leaps to 8-1!

 

Boys B-Ball Team Now 7-1

 

BOYS HOOP TEAM Suffers First Loss---62-53 to Franklin
Playing without star 6'8 " center Dartaye Ruffin, the Black Knights suffered their first loss of the season. Ruffin, ranked as one of the top 40 players in New England, was sorely missed. He has signed a commitment letter to Division 1 Drexel University. Kris Joyce had 18 points in the loss. The Stoughton hoop squad is now 6-1, and will have a chance to exact revenge later in the season with Franklin--with Ruffin, hopefully, in the lineup.

 

Boys Hoopsters 6-0!!!

Meet Edwin Saladin

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SHS Hockey Team

KNIGHTS GO 0-3-1 OVER VACATION

 

CANTON ROLLS OVER KNIGHTS

The varsity hockey team lost to Canton 7-0. Nick Rolfsen played well in goal, making 32 saves.

PUCKSTERS BEAT FOXBORO, 3-1

The varsity hockey team defeated Foxboro 3-1. Patric Jordan had 2 goals, while Jordan Ricci scored the other. Nick Rolfsen played well in goal, making 28 saves for the win.

VARSITY HOCKEY TEAM LOSES TO MANSFIELD, 7-1.

Dave Campbell scored his first varsity goal in the February 4 contest..

HOCKEY TEAM DROPS 4-2 GAME TO OA

The Varsity ice hockey team lost a tough 4-2 game to Oliver Ames on January 31. Ben Paolillo and Stephanie Spera scored the goals.

BOYS LOSE TO FRANKLIN, 6-1

The varsity hockey team lost to Franklin 6-1 on January 24. Pat Jordan scored the goal,  assisted by Ben Paolillo and Kevin Gilbert. Nick Rolfsen played well in goal, making 27 saves, according to Coach Mark.

BOYS TIE KING PHILIP, 1-1

 

BOYS LOSE TO CANTON & BISHOP FEEHAN

The varsity ice hockey team  lost to Canton 8-1. John Cody scored his first varsity goal. Yesterday (1/19), they lost to Bishop Feehan 7-0. Geoff Curtis, Matt Gada and Matt Sera played well in defeat, according to Coach Mark.

 

Not Just Pucking Around--Boys Win!

The Varsity Hockey team defeated Foxboro 4-0 on January 14. Patric Jordan led the offense with a 3 goal "hat trick", while Kevin Gilbert scored the other goal. Nick Rolfsen made 23 saves for the shutout.

 

Varsity Hockey Team Close To Winning

The varsity ice hockey lost a tough game to Mansfield 3-2. After being down 2-0 early in the 2nd period, Ben Paolillo and Patric Jordan scored power play goals to tie the game. Mansfield scored the game winner with 3:04 left in the game to grab the chance for the Knight's first victory from them.

The varsity hockey team lost a hard fought game to Oliver Ames, 4-2 on January 7, 2009. Kevin Gilbert and Will Cromwell scored the goals.

The Varsity Ice Hockey team had 4 games over Winter vacation. They tied Dedham 6-6. Kevin Gilbert scored 4 goals, while Patric Jordan and Matt Sera scored single goals. Then they were shut out by Franklin, 7-0. In a close game vs Brockton, were defeateded 4-1, Kevin Gilbert scored the only goal. Finally, Saturday night they lost to North Attleboro 4-0. Tim Hanson played well in his first varsity start, making 38 saves, according to Coach Mark.

 

WINTER TRACK ROUNDUP
with Coach Harvey Blonder

In the McIntyre Elite Relays Sunday (February 8), the Stoughton boys hurdle team took on the best teams from the state and fell about 2 feet short of winning. The team of Rodney Julien, Greg Boursiquot, Travis Demko and Ashanti-Ali Davis entered the meet seeded 9th and in a thrilling final set a blazing pace.In a photo finish BC High (26.09) caught Stoughton at the wire, finishing less than a tenth of a second ahead. The boys time of 26.18 is certainly a school record. Boursiquot,Demko and Davis are all sophomores. Julien is a senior captain (winter and spring track)

On Saturday, February 7, the boys split two league meets, losing to Canton 50-36 and beating Sharon 53-33. Julien won 2 events vs. both teams. Other event winners were Boursiquot (tied with Julien for first place in the hurdles), Jeff Twerago (shotput) , Mike Morris (2 mile), and Bryan Carter (mile). Julien, Demko and Davis swept the 300m vs Canton.  Julien, Boursiquot and Demko swept the hurles vs Sharon and Twerago, Nick Palermo and Francesco Noe swept the shotput vs Sharon. The boys relay team of Willy McNamara, Kyle Anderson, Kerry Sabanty, and Boursiquot also won vs Canton.

In last week's action the boys team defeated Archbishop Williams 56-10 in a non league meet. Highlights of the meet included Rodney Julien's personal best in winning the hurdles and Travis Demko qualifying for the state meet in the same event. Mike Morris set a new PR in the 2 mile, finishing less than a second off the state qualifier. Greg Boursiquot, Willy McNamara,Cleveland White, Kerry Sabanty, Russell Katz, and Marlon Crome all set personal bests in their respective events.

On Saturday, January 31, in the MSTCA Invitational meet at Reggie Lewis, Rodney Julien competed against 54 of the best hurdlers in the state and after 3 rounds he dominated the field in the final to win in 7.90 seconds, a new personal best and the #5 time in the state this season. Kerry Sabanty also set a new personal best and qualified for the state meet in the 600 meters.
On Sunday, February 1, Greg Boursiquot competed in the Elite meet and finished 11th in the 55m high hurdles. Greg was one of only two sophomores in the field of 24 hurdlers who had run the fastest times at the date the entries were due.

The boys fielded several competitive teams in this high quality meet. Top team was the shuttle hurdle team of Rodney Julien, Greg Boursiquot, Ashanti-Ali Davis, and Travis Demko who finished 3d overall, and earned an invitation to compete in the McIntyre Elite Relays. Three members of this team competed in the 4 x 200 which finished only about 10 minutes earlier. They look forward to meeting the top teams on fresh legs (Feb 8)

Julien, Boursiquot,and Davis also combined with Willy McNamara to run a state qualifying 4 x 200 team, which finished 10th. The long jump team of Julien, Davis and Demko was 11th and the sprint medley team (Mike Morris,Cleveland White, Demko and Kerry Sabanty) 12th.

complete results are available at:
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/09/ma/Jan25_MSTCAD_set1.shtml

 

On Saturday, January 17, the boys were defeated by strong teams from Oliver Ames and North Attleboro. Winning their events vs both teams were Rodney Julien in the hurdles and Mike Morris in the 2 mile. On Monday, January 19, Greg Boursiquot won the high hurdles in the Paul Davey Invitational,setting a meet record in the process. Travis Demko was third in the same event. Greg was also third in the high jump. Ashanti-Ali Davis was 3rd in the dash. The 4 x 400 relay team of Skyler Hammond, Demko, Marlon Crome and Boursiquot also placed 3rd. Attached are the current points for the boys as well as this weekend's score sheets

On Saturday, January 10, the Stoughton boys track team lost meets to Franklin and King Philip in league action. The scores were KP 60-26 and Franklin 54-32. Winning their event vs both teams were Rodney Julien in the high hurdles and Mike Morris in the 2 mile. Jeff Twerago won the shot put vs Franklin.
I have attached the scoresheet as well as the boys points (before the Spellman meet)

In a non-league meet Tues 1/13 vs Cardinal Spellman at Reggie Lewis Center in Boston, Stoughton boys prevailed 45-23. Winning individual events were Rodney Julien (55m HH - 8.36), Ashanti-Ali Davis (55m dash - 7.01), Mike Morris (2 mi - 10:40), Kerry Sabanty (1000m - 3.04) and Jeff Twerago (shot put 38' 6.75") - . The 4 x 400 relay team of Julien, Greg Boursiquot, Clevelad White and Sabanty qualified for the state meet with a time of 3:43.63).
complete results of this meet are available at : http://www.coolrunning.com/results/09/ma/Jan13_TriCou_set2.shtml

 

The meet last Saturday vs Foxboro was interesting to say the least. I fully expected a very close meet. On the first event the 50 yd HH Rodney Julien dominated his heat and was promptly dq'd for wearing a "live strong" bracelet (no jewelry rule). After that we went back and forth, with several boys coming up with great performances -Jeff Twerago and Nick Palermo in the shotput, Willie McNamara in the 300, Russell Katz in the 600, Paul Solem and Bryan Carter in the mile, Greg Bourisquot in the hurdles, Kerry Sabanty and Matt Rodenbush in the 1000, Mike Morris in the 2 mile. We had another mishap in the 300 when Bourisquot was dq'd in the 300m for a lane violation. Going into the last event - the mile relay, it looked like we had to win it to tie the meet. Julien, Sabanty, Kyle Anderson and Ashanti-Ali Davis ran great and finished well ahead of Foxboro. When I went to the scorer's table I saw their score showing Foxboro with 42 points and Stoughton with 43. The kids were thrilled and I was satisfied that we had somehow overcome our own errors with gutsy races.
However, when I reviewed the meet later with Coach Clarke, we discovered an error by the official scorer and I realized we had in fact lost the meet 43-42. It was a bitter pill to swallow and hopefully the entire team will learn a lesson from it.
Against one of the current state "superpowers", Mansfield, we weren't as competitive.

(BOYS POINTS TOTALS)

Auerbach Freshman-Sophomore meet

Greg Bourisquot won the 55M hurdles at this prestigious meet at the Reggie Lewis Track, January 4, 2009. Greg's time of 8.00 broke the meet record of 8.09 set by Luis Moreira of Somerville in 1999, and later tied by Zack Asack of Xaverian in 2003. He was named the outstanding runner of the meet. Ashanti-Ali Davis had almost as good a day. Ashanti-Ali was 2d overall in the 55m dash (6.92) and also finished 3d in the long jump (19'5.75") qualifying for the state meet in both events. Other boys running well were: Cleveland White in the 55m and the relay, Marlon Crome in the 300 and the high jump, Allan Raskind and Paul Solem in the mile,
Joey Ialuna and Mark Phan in the 600, Rory Siegel in the 1000, Alex Lorius in the relay, and James Brauneis in the shotput.

Complete results are available at:

http://www.coolrunning.com/results/09/ma/Jan4_25thAn_set1.shtml

 

GIRL'S WINTER TRACK

Coach Clarke's team starts 1-1

(results)

 

 

GIRLS BASKETBALL SPLITS TOURNEY

GIRLS SWIM TEAM DROPS ONE TO SHARON

 

Coach Garofalo reports: The girls lost 106 to 62, with great performances by freshman Ashley McAleer in the 500 free, and senior Kristy Curtis who placed second in diving with a score of 153. The boys also lost with a score of 82 to 52. Junior Renato Silva placed second in the 50 free with a time of 29.57, and sophomore John Mone placed 3rd in his first high school swim meet in the 50 free with a time of 32.43.

 

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Stoughton High Volleyball Thanks Roche Brothers and Supporters

 

Recently, the Stoughton High School Volleyball Program presented Roche Brothers of Easton, with a team appreciation award picture for their donation of $1,000 in support of the school’s inaugural season. The girls’ volleyball program needed to raise $12,000 to implement the new team and will need to raise an additional $6,000 in its second year to remain a sports offering at Stoughton High School. An appreciation banner was hung in the Stoughton High School gym during a special ceremony at the end of the season in recognition of all volleyball supporters.

Pictured left to right; Julia Quatrucci, team MVP; Lianna Tilton, team scholar athlete; Dan Lanzillo, Store Manager, Roche Brothers Easton; Coaches Ken Gay and Corie Brookshire, S.H.S. Volleyball.

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Fire Department Prevails Again at Flag Football Game

The Stoughton Fire Department won their third consecutive flag football game, 19-13 Sunday (11/30) before a rain-soaked, thoroughly-chilled crowd at Community Field. In a game that benefited the Toys for Tots program, the fire department went out to an early 6-0 lead, with quarterback Mike Carroll hitting Joe Vissar for the initial score. But, the Stoughton Police Department answered right back, with quarterback Paul Williams hitting former Stoughton Policeman, and now Federal Marshal, Darren Devine for the TD, knotting the game at 6-6. As the third quarter opened, Carroll took the ball 60 yards on a QB keeper, and gave the hoses a 12-6 lead. Carroll then led the fire squad's defense, picking off a pass to give the Fire Department the ball at the Police Department's 33-yardline. Moments later, Carroll hit Scott Breen for the TD pass, and Tim Carroll caught the extra point pass, to make it 19-6. But, the police didn't give up. Williams hit his favorite target of the day, Tony Pascarelli, for a TD, and John Bonney caught the extra point pass to make it 19-13. That was the final score.

Donating their time as referees for the game were Paul Concannon, Tony Bickerton, and Jim Baker. Volunteer timekeeper was Bob Evangelista. The remaining members of the police department who played, included Roger Hardy, Eric Feist, Dan McGowan, Jay Owens, John Hartford, William Healy, Tom Covino, Tom McNulty, Jennifer Lamb, Joe Zabinski, and Steve Collins. Acting Chief Tom Murphy was on hand to cheer on the squad. Others who played for the fire team included Brian Harkin, Ian Curtonitis, Jay McNamara, Mike Dillon, and Tim, the New Guy. Cheering on the squad was Chief David Jardin, and retired Chief Ed Carroll.

Despite the miserable weather, fifty new toys were collected for the Toys for Tots program. That is what it is all about!

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GIRL'S SOCCER FINISH GREAT SEASON!

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL FUNDRAISER @ Tiki Bowl

Best Team Spirit Award - Jhosellin Morales, Gia Manigal, Jamesha Clark, and Ashlee Hypolite.

Individual High Score - Alysa Abbondandolo

Team High Score Brian Tucker, Lynn Tucker, Hugh Young, and Rob McGuiness
(photos by Wayne Hester)

 

Congratulations to Hockomock Football League All Stars
Evan Taylor,Billy Provost & To Hockomock and Emass All Star Dan Snyder of the Stoughton Black Knights football team, and to their team MVP, Anthony Ferzoco.

 

THE ONLY LOCATION FOR FULL GAME STORIES of ALL GAMES IS HERE

KNIGHTS FINISH STRONG--WINNING FIVE OF THEIR LAST SEVEN

Knights Bite Bulldogs, 28-2 On Thanksgiving Morning

Thanksgiving Morning brought a feast for the Stoughton Black Knights, as they thoroughly dominated the Canton Bulldogs at Anthony Sarno Field at Stoughton High School. The Stoughton defense came out strong on Canton's first possession, with senior Tariq Sabree recording a sack, and with stops by senior co-captains Anthony Ferzoco and Billy Provost. Stoughton took over at their own 23, after the punt. Junior D'Vaughn Westwater had a 17 yard run. Senior co-captain and quarterback Dan Snyder hit senior Rick Swallow with a, 18 yard pass to take it to midfield. Mike Swallow took it to the 31, with two rushes. Snyder, running on a gimpy ankle, took it to the 25 and was forced to leave the game. Westwater, on the next play, drove to the 20. With junior quarterback Willy McNamara at the helm, Mike Swallow took it in two plays later, with a 10 yard TD run. The kick failed, and Stoughton led 6-0. Junior Vijay Mahase had a fumble recovery, and Stoughton took over at the Bulldog 45 yardline. After a short run, and a penalty, Snyder (back in the game heavily taped) hit Westwater with an 18 yard pass to the 27. Senior Mike Swallow took it to the 15. Two penalties later (the officiating was again revolting and unprofessional) and they were back to the 35. On a 3rd and 20, Snyder hit senior Rodney Julien with a 30 yard pass to the 3 yard line. After a rusher lost three yards, Snyder limped in for the six yard TD. Snyder hit Westwater for the extra point conversion, and Stoughton led 14-0 early in the second quarter.

The defense kept the pressure up, behind tackles from junior Willy McNamara, senior co-captain Evan Taylor, senior Kyle Anderson, and junior Matt Green, the Bulldogs were stopped and forced to punt. Stoughton took over at their own 38. Ricky Swallow ran 25 yards to the Bulldog 37. From there, Snyder handed off to Westwater who raced 37 yards for the touchdown. Snyder hit Taylor for the 2 point conversion, and a 22-0 lead.

On the next series, the D clamped again, led by senior Geoff Curtis, Sabree, and capped off with an interception by McNamara. Snyder ran 19 yards to the 15. But four passes that followed were incomplete, including a couple where receivers were clearly held and interfered with. The officials, who shouldn't be doing Pop Warner, missed them. But, even after the ball was turned back, the defense kept churning. Senior John Cody got a good hit, and Matt Green took the ball 65 yards on the ensuing punt, and got a TD. The extra point kick had a muffed snap, and the setter threw the ball up and it was intercepted, resulting in Canton's two points. That was your final score, 28-2, and Head Coach Greg Burke rested his starters.

Other highlights for the Black Knights (5-6): An interception by senior Chris Gallant in the endzone; consecutive tackles by senior Matt Goldberg; senior Steve Burke's blocked punt, and senior Aaron Bleech's sack.

Snyder, who started eight games (5-3) and produced over 1200 total yards, 11 TD's (5 running and six passing) and 6 Conversions, was named to the Hockomock League All Conference Team. Also named to the team was Tight End/Defensive End and Co-Captain Evan Taylor, and Co-Captain and two-way lineman Billy Provost. In this writer's opinion, two-way lineman and co-captain Anthony Ferzoco, running back Ricky Swallow (7 TD's), and two-way player Geoff Curtis also deserved serious consideration.

Congratulations to graduating seniors Snyder, Rick & Mike Swallow, Taylor, Sabree, Ferzoco, Provost, Julien, Anderson, Curtis, Cody, Goldberg, Gallant, Bleech, Manny Chery, Brandon Carroll-Bean, Jeff Numero, Ardaine Wilson, Mike Tumilty, Steve Lebbossiere, Peter Desir, Cole Turno, and Justin Madoff. The Knights have some talent for next year, led by McNamara, Green, Westwater, Mahase, Spencer McKay, and others.

 

 

 

 

Previous Games:

Stoughton Black Knights Swallow Up Sharon Eagles

Senior running back Ricky Swallow led the Knights to a 35-12 victory over the Sharon Eagles Friday night (Nov. 14) at a wet Anthony Sarno Field at Stoughton High School. Swallow pummeled the Sharon defense, and scored three touchdowns in the victory, giving him seven on the season, ranking him seventh in Hockomock League rushing. Senior Quarterback and Co-Captain Dan Snyder ran for a touchdown and tossed two 2-point conversion passes (to D'Vaughn Westwater and Geoff Curtis) in the win. Junior defensive back Matt Green ran back a funble for the other TD. Senior Co-Captain Evan Taylor kicked for the remaining point.

The defense played well against the run, but were burnt twice by Sharon QB Kevin Pollard, a 5-8, 170 pounder, who was also the Eagles' best tackler in the game. But, they stopped the Eagles offense cold most of the game, behind the punishing hits of senior Co-Captains Anthony Ferzoco, Evan Taylor (interception), and Billy Provost (forced fumble, pressure leading to interception), and senior Geoff Curtis (QB sack).

The defense was also helped by tackles from seniors Jeff Numero, Chris Gallant, Kyle Anderson, and Tariq Sabree, as well as juniors D'Vaughn Westwater and Willie McNamara. The best defense for the Eagles were the men in stripes. Every time the Knights started to move, there was a whistle from the Refs, who called over 150 yards worth on Stoughton, and a mere 5 yards on Sharon. In addition, these referees, who were an embarrassment to the Hockomock League, harrassed the award-winning Stoughton High Marching Band, until they left the premises. Between the horrid officials in Franklin, and this crew, the League doesn't look good. Perhaps the Commissioner can review these poor officials, and send them back to Pop Warner, where they belong.

Junior quarterback Willie McNamara and Sophomore QB Sean O'Malley each saw some action, as well as Sophomore running back Travis Demko, as Head Coach Greg Burke substituted freely in the fourth quarter.

Stoughton (4-6) hosts Canton (4-5) on Thanksgiving morning @ 10 a.m.

 

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Knights Drop Heartbreaker, 16-12 to King Philip

The Black Knights (3-6) nearly pulled off a stunning upset of King Philip (7-2) at Sarno Field Friday night, but their effort fell short. A safety on the Knights first possession gave the visiting Warriors an early 2-0 lead. But after the ensuing kickoff to King Philip, the Knight defense was rock solid. Warrior quarterback Brandon Howard, the leading scorer in the Hockomock League, was pasted in the early going. Senior co-captain Billy Provost paid a visit to his backfield to drop a running back, and his senior co-captain cohorts Anthony Ferzoco and Evan Taylor, with help from senior Geoff Curtis (returning from an injury) forced Howard into three straight incomplete passes, helped by solid coverage by seniors Kyle Anderson and Chris Gallant.

Stoughton got the ball off the punt at their own 25. Junior quarterback Willie McNamara (starting for injured co-captain Dan Snyder---the second leading scorer in the league) hit Taylor for 15 yards & 6, and junior D'Vaughn Westwater for 30 in two completions, but the drive was stopped on a fourth down at the KP 29. The defense, once again led by Ferzoco, Taylor and Provost forced a punt and the Knights started at midfield. Behind the running of senior Ricky Swallow and Westwater, the Knights drove to the KP 37. But, they were stopped again on fourth down. After the turnover on downs, the Warriors drove slowly downfield. At one point, Curtis slammed Howard for a ten yard loss, but eventually, Howard threw a TD pass, and his kicker added the extra point for a 9-0 lead.

The offense went three and out, but the defense played tough. Seniors Jeff Numero and Tariq Sabree, along with Curtis, stopped KP. Stoughton got the ball off the punt at the 48. McNamara then took the ball 42 yards on a nice run to the 19 for a first down. But after three incomplete passes, MacNamara's next fourth down run was short of the first down, and KP took over. The half ended 9-0 KP, after tackles by Ferzoco and Curtis.

Stoughton's defense held on the second half drive, and Stoughton took over at their own 40. Westwater and Rick Swallow took it to the KP 44. After a couple of short gains, McNamara unloaded a 46 yard TD pass to senior Chris Gallant. The extra point failed, and Stoughton trailed 9-6. The next KP drive was killed on a second down interception by Westwater at the KP 29. A penalty for an illegal block forced the Knights back to the 43. The team drove behind the running of Rick Swallow, Westwater, and McNamara (who had a 16 yard run). Rick Swallow blasted in for an 8 yard TD, and after a missed two point try, the Knights took a 12-9 lead. That's the way the third quarter ended.

Despite a smothering defense, Howard managed to drive downfield, aided by a first down on a penalty. Howard ran for 40 yards on a few keepers, and hit his favorite receiver for a TD late in the fourth quarter. The kick was good and KP led, 16-12. Stoughton got the ball back on their own 33 with five minutes left, and drove for a Westwater first down, but a sack forced a punt. The defense did their job and got the ball back for the Knights with three minutes left at their own 23. MacNamara took it for a first down to the 35. But, they couldn't get another and the game ended 16-12.

The defense played a highly-rated KP offense and won the battle. McNamara did an excellent job in a pressure start. Stoughton will be in good hands next year with #2 at the helm. The Knights host the hapless Sharon Eagles Friday night at 7 p.m., and finish the season Thanksgiving morning at 10 a.m. against the Canton Bulldogs.

 

 

 

 

Knights Lose 32-14

It was a devastating Saturday night loss for the Stoughton Black Knights in Franklin. From the opening series, when the Panthers moved rapidly down the field for a TD, to the loss of starting senior quarterback and Co-Captain Dan Snyder on a late hit with 7 seconds left in the half, this was a tough loss for the Knights, who had won their last three games.

After the Panthers scored on the opening series, Stoughton looked to answer back on the ensuing kickoff. senior Rick Swallow ran for a first down, but a holding call halted the offense, and they were forced to punt. The defense held on the next series, led by senior Jeff Numero, and senior co-captains Billy Provost, Anthony Ferzoco and Evan Taylor. Stoughton got the ball back, but an inopportune fumble was turned into another Franklin TD, and a 14-0 deficit.

On the next series. Snyder hit senior Mike Swallow on a pass for seven yards, and then ran for a first down on the next play. Snyder ran 15 more yards on two carries, but holding and personal foul penalties killed that drive. On the next Panther possession, the defense stepped up, and behind Numero, Ferzoco and Provost, the Black Knights got the ball at their own 35 on the punt. Mike Swallow took it to the Knights 43, and Snyder hit D'Vaughn Westwater on a seven yard pass to the 50 and a first down. Snyder hit Westwater on another one to their 40 and another first down. Rick Swallow ran 35 yards in two carries, including one to the 1. Snyder took it in for the TD, and with a missed kick, they trailed 14-6.

On the next series, the Panthers drove from their own 40 to another TD and took a 20-6 lead. This led to Stoughton driving before the first half ended, from their own 30 to the 41. It was then, with seven seconds left, you'd expect a hail Mary pass, or taking a knee, but the coaches called a run and the Black Knights lost their starting QB.

With Snyder on crutches on the sideline, junior quarterback Willy McNamara led the Knights after the second half kick. He made the most of it. With effective running by D'Vaughn Westwater, and a 30 yard pass from McNamara to Westwater, they got to the Panther's 15. Ricky Swallow took it in from there for a TD. Westwater took a short pass in for the extra points and it was a 20-14 game. But a TD by Franklin on the next two possessions, and a fumble by the Knights, ended the game, 32-14.

The Franklin game, and the next one at home against King Philip (Friday @ 7 p.m.) were the remaining challenges, before the hapless Sharon team (a good way to pad the stats), and a winnable Thanksgiving date with Canton. Stoughton will be playing an injury-plagued King Philip squad (who lost their QB and top running back to injuries last week), with McNamara leading the offense. He had started two games earlier this season and is more than up to the task.

Snyder has a 3-3 record as a starter, and ranked #2 in the Hockomock League in scoring, with six passing touchdowns and two rushing TD's. He led the league in total rushing yards for a QB (averaging 80 yards/game, and 6.8 yards per carry) in games started. Snyder could return for the Sharon or Canton game.

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Knights Shut Out Oliver Ames, 34-0, Win Third Straight Game!

Burke Officially Wins 100th Game

Friday, October 24th was a great night for the Knights. Playing at Anthony Sarno Field at Stoughton High before a Homecoming crowd, the Black Knights totally dominated a hapless Oliver Ames squad, 34-0, and won their third straight contest. Senior Quarterback and Co-Captain Dan Snyder was 10 for 14 passing, for 133 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also rushed 11 times for 77 yards and a touchdown, for a total of 210 all-purpose yards. Snyder spread the ball around, completing passes to five different receivers, and hitting Junior D'Vaughn Westwater and seniors Rodney Julian (twice) and Evan Taylor once each for TD's.

Defensively, the Knights were tough as nails, with their second straight shutout. Led again by Senior Co-Captains Billy Provost, Anthony Ferzoco and Taylor, they de-clawed the Tigers offense all night. Highlights included senior Justin Madoff's fumble recovery, and an interception by junior Matt Green. Extraordinary plays featured some hard tackles and a sack by senior Tariq Sabree, hard hits from sophomore Stephen Leoffler, and excellent pass coverage from senior Kyle Anderson. The offensive line had a great night protecting Snyder, but too many holding penalties could have hurt had they come against a better team. Overall, it was the best game played this season by Stoughton.

In Hockomock League stat news, Snyder is ranked second in the league in passing (behind King Philip's QB Brandon Howard), and 4th in the league in total touchdowns. D'Vaughn Westwater is 4th and Evan Taylor 6th in Receiving TD's league-wide.

The Knights (3-4) travel to Franklin (4-3) Friday night for a game at Pisini Field. After that, they face one of the Hockomock's best, King Phillip, before finishing out with Sharon and Canton (Thanksgiving).

ENTERPRISE STORY (here)

JOURNAL STORY (here)

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Knights Shut Out Foxboro, 18-0

Stoughton Football Head Coach Greg Burke nabbed his 100th career win, and his team played excellently on both sides of the ball to win their second straight game, and their first Hockomock League contest, in an 18-0 victory at Ahern Middle School in Foxboro Friday night (Oct. 17). Foxboro got the ball on the opening kickoff and started at their own 41. After a few runs, and a completed pass, they were in the Red Zone. But key tackles from Evan Taylor, Anthony Ferzoco and D'Vaughn Westwater forced them to attempt a 30 yard field goal. It failed, and the contest remained scoreless. Stoughton took over at their own 20 with Westwater and Ricky Swallow taking it to the 32. Quarterback Dan Snyder ran 18 yards to the 50 for a first down. Two plays later, he handed off to Westwater for a 51 yard TD run. The kick failed. On the kickoff, Westwater made a touchdown-saving tackle on Warrior Mike Delaney's run to the Black Knights 24 yard line. Big hits by Ferzoco, Tariq Sabree, and Matt Green turned the ball back to Stoughton at their own 22. After two negative yardage plays, Snyder ran 11 yards, before Taylor punted back to the Warriors. They got the ball at their own 45. After tackles by Jeff Numero, and tackles for losses by Taylor, Sabree, and Aaron Bleech, Anthony Ferzoco recovered a fumble, and Stoughton started at their own 47. First downs by Westwater (2), Mike Swallow, and Snyder led the team inside the five. A Snyder handoff to Mike Swallow went for a one yard TD and a 12-0 Stoughton lead. Foxboro worked down the field, but tackles by Westwater, and wicked hits from Billy Provost and Ferzoco slowed the Warriors down. A sack by Sabree got Stoughton the ball back with 39 seconds left in the half. Snyder ran 19 yards for a first down, but the Knights failed to score.

The second half featured a Manny Chery kickoff return to the Warrior's 42 yard line. Rick Swallow ran to the 31 for a first down. After a holding penalty took them back ten yards, the Knights fought on with Rick taking it to the 21, and Snyder getting a first down at the 19. Westwater ran it to the 13. Rick Swallow took it 13 yards for the TD, and the 18-0 win. The Stoughton defense thwarted the Warriors the remainder of the game. In the start of the fourth quarter, a fumble on a punt handed Foxboro the ball at Stoughton's 15. Incredibly, the defense held, with Westwater (who was everywhere) picking it off in the endzone. Westwater ended the game with an amazing 159 yards on 11 carries. It was the second straight win for the Black Knights and gives them momentum as they host Oliver Ames next Friday at Anthony L. Sarno Field at 6 p.m. in Stoughton for the Annual Homecoming Game.

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Black Knights WIN over Somerville, 7-6

Stoughton (1-4) held on for a 7-6 win over Division One opponent Somerville in a non-league game Friday Night (10/10) at Anthony L. Sarno Field in Stoughton. The defense was HUGE in the game, stopping the Highlanders on every series but one. Somerville, after scoring in the third quarter, tried the two point conversion and failed. The Knights almost defeated themselves, as every time the offense seemed to rev up, a penalty was called on Stoughton.

But the story of this game was the defense. Senior Co-Captain Billy Provost was immense, with some big sticks that resulted in big losses. Junior Matt Green stepped up with a fumble recovery and an interception halting Somerville offensive series. Junior D'Vaughn Westwater made an interception on the opening series, that led to Stoughton's only touchdown. Others who made big tackles in the game included Senior Co-Captain Evan Taylor, Senior Co-Captain Anthony Ferzoco, Junior Willie McNamara, Senior Kyle Anderson, and senior Tariq Sabree.

After Westwater's interception, the Black Knights marched down the field with precision, with runs by Westwater and Senior Ricky Swallow. Senior Co-Captain & Quarterback Dan Snyder had a key run for a first down that took the ball to the Somerville 26. Senior Mike Swallow caught a 13 yard pass from Snyder to bring it into the Red Zone. After a seven yard pass from Snyder to Taylor, Ricky Swallow ran it in for the TD. Senior John Cody's point after kick turned out to be the game-winning point.

Stoughton got the ball back after the onside kick, but a holding penalty killed the drive. It was one of many. But the Knights hit hard and stopped Somerville in the first half. After the half, when Stoughton took the kickoff, Snyder had two first down runs for 31 yards and brought the Knights to the Highlander's 36. After the Knights called time out, their momentum stopped, and two running plays and a sack forced a punt.

After the Somerville TD, Stoughton threatened all the way until the end. Two more Snyder's first down runs (including a gutsy 4th and 3 call), a Ricky Swallow first down run, and they had it in the Red Zone again with a few minutes left in the game. But a penalty, and a dropped pass at the goal line, resulted in the Highlanders getting the ball back.

But after another big Provost tackle, the game was Stoughton's---their first win of the season. The Black Knights played without a turnover--a big step in the right direction. Now, if they can just cut down on penalties! Two Foxboro coaches were on hand, noting every play, to get ready for next Friday's contest in Foxboro (0-5). Stoughton hopes to make it two in a row that night, and to notch their first Hockomock League win of the season.

The Black Knights dedicated their game to two-way star Senior Geoff Curtis, who was recovering from surgery at South Shore Hospital. The team presented him with a game ball from the win on Saturday, October 11th in the Weymouth medical facility.

Somerville Thought it Would Be Easy (here)

 

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Knights Play Mansfield Tough, drop 25-12 Contest

Stoughton wasn't supposed to be able to play on the same field with the powerful Mansfield Hornets, according to the pundits. But, they actually held a 12-10 lead, with 7:42 left in the third quarter. The defense had played immense, with senior Ardaine Wilson coming up with a huge interception, senior Tariq Sabree with a huge fumble recovery, and junior Matt Green scooping up a fumble and taking it into the end zone for a touchdown. The defense played tough all night--they were on the field quite a bit--and featured numerous tackles from senior Kyle Anderson, senior co-captain Billy Provost, senior co-captain Anthony Ferzoco, junior Willie McNamara, senior Geoff Curtis, Wilson, and senior co-captain Evan Taylor. Special teams made a great effort blocking a Mansfield field goal, but the ball was picked up by a Hornet for the game-winning touchdown on a fluke play.

Stoughton showed a more compact offense, ditching the spread-field shotgun formation, and going with a basic running game, featuring junior D'Vaughn Westwater (who scored on a 2 yard TD run) and senior Ricky Swallow. Senior co-captain and quarterback Dan Snyder ran for 80 yards. Turnovers once again hurt the Black Knights. They committed three more Friday night. Add to that, inopportune penalties, and a sometimes porous line, and it spells an offense that is often forced to punt.

In a historical note, the Knights and Hornets have been playing each other for over 50 years! Mansfield has won 29, Stoughton 21, with one tie. Stoughton hosts Somerville in the next contest Friday night at Anthony Sarno Field. If the defense can do as well as they did against Mansfield, Stoughton will be competitive.

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Knights Drop Third in a Row, 27-0

On a field that was appropriate for ducks, not football, the Knights lost to the Red Rocketeers of North Attleboro Sunday night. The offense was thwarted by the horrid turf, the North Attleboro defense, and by inopportune turnovers---one at the opponent's 5 yardline late in the game. The Community School field should be banned by the Hockomock League. It has part of a baseball diamond as it 10-40 yardline on one side, making it virtually impossible to play on--and dangerous. This game was played Sunday, because of a Friday night postponement. Despite what the forecasters said, the field was impossible to make cuts on, and absolutely sopping wet. And, the Knights just lacked energy. They seemed out of sync. Everyone played hard, but the Rocketeers cashed in on all their Red Zone opportunities, but one. The Knights recorded only four first downs in the game. They included a run by Willie McNamara, two rushes by Dan Snyder, and a pass to Kyle Anderson from Snyder.

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KNIGHTS DROP SECOND GAME TO ATTLEBORO, 26-12

The Knights played tough the first half, led by Junior quarterback Willie McNamara, who ran 60 yards for a TD, and then passed for another to Senior tight end Evan Taylor in the team's home opener. They have a tough part of their schedule coming up with North Attleboro, Foxboro, Somerville & Mansfield. But, the Knights CAN compete and they WILL. Just watch!

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BLACK KNIGHTS LOSE FIRST GAME, 24-12

JOURNAL GAME STORY: (Here)

First Game Stats: (HERE)

LONGMEADOW REPUBLICAN STORY: (here)

 

2008 Stoughton Black Knights Football Captains (l to r):
Tight End/Defensive End Evan Taylor, Linebacker/Center Anthony Ferzoco, Quarterback Dan Snyder, Offensive & Defensive Lineman Billy Provost

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UPDATED: Stoughton to drop out of Little League

In a move that has been contemplated for years by the Stoughton Little League Board of Directors, the their local board voted to leave Little League at the end of the year, and form Stoughton Youth Baseball, which would be under the auspices of Cal Ripkin Baseball. According to SYB President Dan Skiba, the move “gives the board some flexibility from financial restraints. The costs of Little League are causing despair.” Skiba said the board wants to do what’s best for their over 550 participants. “There’s been some tough competition with AAU. Little League mandates that the town divide between “American” & “National”, through an arbitrary line on Rt. 138. Joining Cal Ripkin allows us to a field a team, or teams, on our terms.” But Selectman John Anzvino had many concerns about the proposal. “Little League does not allow another corporation to run their league. Anything raised and purchased in the past under the Little League banner could be taken by Little League. If Stoughton Little League was to dissolve, we could find ourselves in the middle of a legal situation. It’s been Little League since 1952. Do the members at large know of this change?” Anzivino asked that all the paperwork be presented before any vote was taken in support of Stoughton Youth Baseball taking over the “license” for using town fields, currently held by Stoughton Little League. Town Manager Mark Staniewicz said, “We’re dealing with the same people. We could amend the lease. I discussed this with town counsel.” Selectmen Steve Anastos and John Kowalczyk, who have both served on the Little League board (as has this writer), supported the transition, and voted to support it, along with Scott Carrara and Joe Mokrisky. As part of the motion, all paperwork must be passed to selectmen, and reviewed by town counsel.

In addition, Skiba sent the following email to Snyder's Stoughton on Thursday morning (10/23):  "For the past several years the Stoughton Little League Board of Directors has reviewed and discussed potentially moving from our affiliation with Little League; this year we made the decision.  The decision was not taken lightly, we interviewed the Cal Ripken District Administrator, towns which have recently made the change, towns which are in the transition process, towns which have been affliated with Cal Ripken for several years, along with the Little League District 8 Administrator.  We continue to seek feedback from surrounding towns, league coaches and parents as we move forward with our transition.

As the current board, our mission is to constantly pursue the best path not the easiest path.  This means making decisions for the betterment of the 550+ children in the organization, not just a select group.  We will fulfill alI obligations of the Elm Street Complex License Agreement and I eagerly look forward to the next chapter as Stoughton Youth Baseball.     In parting, I would be remiss not to acknowledge all the time, effort and hard work previous Stoughton Little League Boards and league members have dedicated.  I will promised that I will do everything I can to lead Stoughton Youth Baseball to the next level while creating an environment all members can be proud of."

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For further information or questions on the basketball programs, please contact George Dolinsky at 781-344-8304

 

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Mass Khaos Softball

Mass Khaos, competitive fast pitch softball, is holding tryouts Saturday Sept 27 and Saturday  October 4th. Tryouts will be held at the Stoughton Middle School field at noon for U18 and U16 and at 1:00 pm for U14 and U12. The U16 Mass Khaos will be playing in the Bridgewater Dome on Saturdays beginning on October 18th.   Please contact Tim Manning at 617-573-1221 for information or to schedule an individual tryout.

ADULT MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUES AT STRIAR JCC

 

The Striar Jewish Community Center in Stoughton offers full court Adult Men’s and Women’s Basketball Leagues beginning October 14, 2008. Registration is open until Friday, October 3, 2008. Men’s Leagues are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; Women’s League is held on Mondays. Game start times vary depending on the League. Basketball Leagues are open to JCC members and non-members. For more information or to register visit our website at www.striarjcc.org or contact Joe Leaver at 781-341-2016 x283 or jleaver@jccgb.org. The Striar JCC is open to the entire community.

 

 

 

 

 

STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Home of the Black Knights

 

Stoughton High School Fall Sports Information

 

 

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Chinatown's Victor Lee----Red Sox Fantasy Star?

Many Stoughton residents know Victor Lee as the General Manager of the highly-successful Chinatown Restaurant in Stoughton. But Snyder's Stoughton has learned of a different side of the man. The one who dons a Red Sox uniform and hits the pitching mound. Here's the evidence! Next time you pick up your order, or sit at a table, make sure you mention to Victor how great he looks in his Sox uniform! And, you can call him "Yaz"!

Doesn't Victor look like a pro? The Red Sox felt good about the southpaw hurler. He won the "Most Improved" Award at this year's camp!

Stoughton Little Leaguers Nearly Take District 8

Jack Raeke reports:

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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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