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STOUGHTON CHEERLEADERS MAKE NATIONAL FOR FIRST TIME EVER---LOOKING TO FUNDRAISE FOR FLORIDA TRIP
The Stoughton High Black Knights cheerleading squad has done something no squad ever did before---it has won a spot at Nationals in March at Walt Disney World in Florida! Now, the cheerleaders need to raise up to $25,000 to pay for the trip. Barbara Mofford, a Randolph native who has coached the cheerleading squad for eight years, said she was very proud of her squad. "It's quite an honor to make it to Nationals. All the girls have worked really hard this year." Brittany Kramer is coaching for the first time this year, and with two coaches, the team has soared. Mary Amaral, the team mom, and mother of Steph Amaral the team's co-Captain, told Snyder's Stoughton, "We thought Nationals were in May. When we found out they were March 22nd, we had to put something together fast." She put together a Penny Sale, held on January 15 at the VFW Hall. Amaral hosted the event, and conducted over 100 raffles for prizes range from jewelry to to snuggies, to bottles of wine. Only a small dent was made into the total needed for the trip. Those who would still like to donate can send a check made out to Stoughton High Cheerleaders, to the attention of Mofford, to Stoughton High School, Athletic Department, 232 Pearl Street, Stoughton, MA 02072.
Chelsea Morris and Meaghan Hill try to entice donors to the
Penny Sale at the VFW on Sunday, January 15.
Bianca Batte, Taylor McGibbon, Steph McEachern, Johannah Smith, Keion Lugay and Sierra Watson man a table.
Maddie Sinkus, Donyea Holloway, Michelle Bisby, Nicole Fuentes, Rachel Resurreccion, and Kaylie Cassidy man a table.
Mary Amaral (left) and Brittany Kramer, Barbara Mofford and her son, Paul Makedon.
(Story and photos by Mark Snyder, except countesy team photo)
The Team (as supplied by Coach Mofford): Amaral Stephanie, Batte Bianca, Bisbee Michelle, Cassidy Kaylie, Cellucci Lauren, Eckhart Elizabeth,
Ferreira Vanessa, Fronduto Annmarie, Fuentes Vargas Nicole, Hill Meaghan, Holloway Donyea, Kerman Nicole, Lamplough Lillian, Lugay Keion, McEachern Stephanie, McGibbon Taylor, Morris Chelsea, Petrie Erin, Pike Erin, Resurreccion Rachel, Rosen Madeline, Sinkus Madeline, Smith Johannah, and Watson Sierra.
STOUGHTON YOUTH BASEBALL NEWS
The annual Stoughton Youth Baseball Breakfast will be held at the Sons of Italy on February 5, 2012 from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. This will also be the last day for the spring registration so come on down, have some food and get registered. A late fee of $20.00 will be assessed to all that register after this date.
The Major American League draft will be on February 15, 2012 at the Portuguese National Club on Wyman Street and will begin at 7 p.m. sharp!
The AA and Major National League Draft will be on February 28, 2012 at the Portuguese National Club on Wyman Street. The AA draft will begin at 7pm and the Major National will begin at 8 p.m. Please be prepared to start on time.
Opening day for Stoughton Youth Baseball will be on April 14, 2012 at the V.F.W. Memorial Fields located on Elm Street.
1:50 7th grade boys play Randolph
BOYS CRUSH FRANKLIN
BOYS BEAT FOXBORO, NOW 12-1
KNIGHTS BEAT ATTLEBORO
KNIGHTS Edge KP, Move to 10-1
Knights Run Over Bulldogs, Move to 9-1
BOYS BEAT SHARON, MOVE TO 8-1 RECORD
BOYS CRUSH NORTH ATTLEBORO
BOYS SUFFER FIRST LOSS
BOYS TOP PREVIOUSLY-UNDEFEATED O.A., MOVE TO 6-0
BOYS WIN TOURNEY, FIRST FIVE GAMES
BOYS NOW 4-0
BOYS MOVE TO 3-0
BOYS DEMOLISH FOXBORO
BOYS OPEN WITH WIN
The varsity boys basketball team began their season with a non-league victory over Burlington 79 to 66 on Tuesday night, December 13. Junior guards Marcus Middleton with 28 points, Aaron Calixte with 22 points and Mauro Oliveira with 15 points led the way for the Black Knights. Stoughton High Coach John Gallivan had squared off against his own son, Connor, Burlington's starting point guard and senior co-captain. Stoughton hosts Foxborough in the league opener on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Come on down to Stoughton High gym and cheer for your Black Knights hoop squad!
GIRLS BEAT FOXBORO
The varsity girls basketball team defeated Foxboro 57 - 44 on January 31, to improve to 9 and 4 on the season. Chrystal Holland led all scorers with 17 points; Nicole Daniels had 14 points and Katherine Chlus added 10. Emma Zuk had 5 steals and 6 assists, while Jackie Kuhn and Liz Roch played outstanding defense as the Black Knights won their fifth straight. The team's next game is at home Feb. 7th against Oliver Ames.
GIRLS BEAT ATTLEBORO
The varsity girls basketball team improved to 8 and 4 on the season with a 54 - 42 victory over host Attleboro on January 29. Emma Zuk led all scorers with 17 points, Chrystal Holland and Katherine Chlus combined for 20 points, and Nicole Daniels controlled the boards with 17 rebounds. The team's next game is at home Tuesday against Foxboro.
GIRLS BEAT KING PHILIP
Nicole Daniels lead all scores with 22 points to help lift the varsity girls basketball team to a 68 - 42 victory at home against King Philip on January 24. The team had a balanced offense as eleven different players scored for the Black Knights. Megen Crimmins,Jackie Kuhn, and Ariene Ohimor all had excellent defensive efforts. The team's record improves to 7 and 4 on the season and the team travels to Attleboro this Friday night.
GIRLS BEAT CANTON
The varsity girls basketball team defeated Canton 36 - 23 Friday night, January 20. The team was led by Nicole Daniels, Chrystal Holland and Katherine Chlus on the offensive end while Jackie Kuhn, Emma Zuk and Megan Crimmins turned in outstanding defensive efforts. The team's record improves to 6 and 4 on the season, putting them in second place in the Davenport division. The team takes on King Philip at home Tuesday night, January 24.
GIRLS BEAT NORTH ATTLEBORO
GIRLS LOSE TO MANSFIELD
The varsity girls basketball team fell to Mansfield 39 - 29 on January 9. Strong defensive efforts were turned in by Jackie Kuhn and Katherine Chlus. Nicole Daniels led the offense with 10 points, 18 rebounds, and 4 blocked shots. The team's next game is at home Friday against No. Attleboro.
GIRLS STUN KING PHILIP
The varsity girls basketball team improved to 3 and 3 on the season with an exciting 38 - 36 victory over King Philip on January 9. Chrystal Holland led the offense with 12 points while Nicole Daniels scored 10 points, pulled down 18 rebounds and had 4 blocked shots. The team travels to Mansfield on Tuesday, January 10.
GIRLS LOSE TO OLIVER AMES
The varsity girls basketball fell to 2-3 on the season with a 60-19 loss to Oliver Ames on January 6. Chrystal Holland, Emma Zuk, Marlena Siegel and Nicole Daniels all contributed to the offensive effort while Jackie Kuhn and Katherine Chlus played strong defensive games. The team's next game is Monday, January 9, at King Phillip.
LOSS TO COYLE CASSIDY; Win vs. Cohasset
GIRLS LOSE TO FRANKLIN
The varsity girls basketball team lost to Franklin 53 - 40 on December 20. Chrystal Holland led the team with 11 points and 11 rebounds, Mackenzie McGrath had 10 points and Nicole Daniels pulled down 10 rebounds.
GIRLS OPEN WITH WIN
Winter Track with Coach Robert A. Clarke
The Hurdle Team Shows Off Their Hardware (photo by Kevin Berkowsky)
Knights Beat Sharon
Leesa Snyder (photo by Justin Braga)
The Stoughton girls track team defeated Sharon 69 to 26 at BU on Thursday night, January 12, to bring their record to 3 wins and 1 loss. Overall winners in the meet for Stoughton were Ifeoma Okeke in the dash. Jade Paul in the 600, Julia Quattrucci in the1000, Deirdre Simms in the Mile, Alicia Macomber in the hurdles, Leesa Snyder in the long jump, and the 4x400 relay of Julia Quattrucci, Rachel Berkowsky, Mackenzie Hudson and Jade Paul. Athlete of the Meet for Stoughton was Leesa Snyder with her win in the long jump and her 2nd place finish in the hurdles.
In a meet at Reggie Lewis Track on Saturday, December 24, the Stoughton girls track team had two more state qualifiers. Jade Paul in the 600m with a time of 1:41.42 and the 4x400 relay with a time of 4:24.14. The relay team (Julia Quattrucci, Rachel Berkowsky, Mackenzie Hudson, and Jade Paul) and The hurdlers (Alicia Macomber, Leesa Snyder, Kelly Collins and Mackenzie Hudson) are rounding into form. Ifeoma Okeke is coming on strong in the dash and the 300m. Nobrina Seng is our top shot putter, but Angela Vieira and Lauren Carmichael are getting better with each meet. Kerry O'Neil and Deirdre Simms are the miler and two miler. The girls record so far is 1 win and 1 loss. The team goes against Foxboro next on January 5th at B.U.
The girls indoor track team won the meet against Canton 50 to 44 at BU on Saturday, December 17. Alicia Macomber was the high scorer for the team with 13 points. Starting it off by winning the 55m hurdles and setting a new school record of 8.95, plus she won the dash with a time of 7.70, just beating out her team mate Ifeoma Okeke who had the same time of 7.70. Also, Alicia finished 2nd in the long jump scoring another 3 points. Many of the girls had to step up to cover our injured girls in order to win this meet. Kelly Collins covered the 300,-plus her normal hurdles; Kerry O'Neil doubled doing the 600 and won the 2 mile with a time of 12.35.51,and qualified for the state meet. Leesa Snyder led off the 4x400 relay, plus running her normal hurdles. Deirdre Simms won the mile. Nobrina Seng won the shot. Watching all of the girls trying so hard to win was a joy to watch at this great facility, and it paid off for them!
BOYS TRACK wth HARVEY BLONDER
Five boys represented Stoughton at the Reggie Lewis Center this weekend. Saturday's (1/28) meet was highlighted by Nick Green's 6th place finish in the 2 mile. Nick's time of 9:58.47 was the fastest by a Stoughton boy in over 10 years. Wayne Barnaby continued to impress in the mile finishing a half second off his best in 4:49.56. Malachi Baugh ran both the 55m (7.04) and 300m (38.61) and Lennox Green also ran the 300m (40.16) For both boys their times were very close to their personal bests. On Sunday (1/29/12) Brandon Alves finished in 14th place overall in the shotput (45'9.75) in a field that represented the best in the state.
The varsity team competed Sunday, January 15, at Reggie Lewis Center in the Division 2 relays. The 4 x 200 team of Pat Jackman, Sheldon Oliviera, Malachi Baugh and Andrew Kelly narrowly missed the state qualifying time. In other relays Nick Green, Wayne Barnaby, David Lockhart and Alec DeNapoli set personal bests in the 800m.
On Monday, January 16, the team's freshmen and sophomores competed in the Paul Davey meet at Franklin High. Jason Marshall finished in 2d place in the high jump, Lennox Green was 3d in the dash and John Eppenstein (high hurdles) and David Lockhart (1000m) each finished in 4th place. Green, Lockhart, Marshall and Eppenstein combined in the 4 x 400 relay to place 2d also.
Other personal bests were turned in by John Eppenstein and Michael Paulkner in the hurdles, Harley David in the dash, Lennox Green in the 300m, Sheldon Oliviera in the 600 meters, David Lockhart and Gabe Garcia in the 1000 meters, Gibb in the high jump, and the 4 x 200 relay team of Lennox Green, Mike Romaine, Jack D'Addieco and Oliviera
Freshman/Soph Meet on January 7
Malachi Baugh was the top performer for the boys at the Auerbach Freshman Sophomore meet held at the Reggie Lewis Center. Malachi ran in 3 rounds of the dash and finished in 7th place overall narrowly missing a medal. Also performing well were Zach Gibb who set a personal best in the 300m, David Lockhart with a best in both the 1000 meters and the 400, Kevin Lucas and Garrett McCormick with shot put bests, Tim Tullis and Antonio Irons with 600m bests, Lennox Green with a personal record in the 55m dash and Jonathan Oliviera who just missed cracking the 6 minute barrier in the mile for the first time by 1 second.
Other boys who competed were Alec DeNapoli, John Eppenstein, David Wilson and Tevin Afonseca who narrowly missed bests. Jason Marshall ran the hurdles, high jumped and ran in a relay. Kirby Impoinvil also ran the relay. The meet featured over 1800 athletes from large schools throughout Massachusetts.
Stoughton defeated Foxboro 76.75 - 17.25 aton December 5. Leading scorer for Stoughton was Pat Jackman who won the 55m dash (6.90), 300m (39.21) and the long jump (18'0). Jackman's dash time qualified him for the state meet in that event. Other event winners included Jack D'Addieco (600m - 1:34.08 PR), David Lockhart (1000m - 3:00.05 PR), Wayne Barnaby (mile - 4.49 PR and State Qualifier) , Nick Green (2 mile - 10:07 PR), Brandon Alves (shot put 46'5) and the 4 x 400 relay of Zach Gibb, Mike Romaine, Jason Marshall and Sheldon Oliviera. Second place finishes were turned in by Malachi Baugh (55m dash), Harley David (55m hurdles), Lennox Green (300m), Oliviera (600m), Gabe Garcia (1000m), Ben Cromwell (shot put) and Gibb (long jump). High Jumpers Marshall, Gibb and Andrew Kelly all tied for first with a Foxboro athlete. Adding single points for third place were Tevin Afonseca, Alec DeNapoli, Alex Green and John Eppenstein.
While this was officially a bye week for the team Stoughton boys competed on December 28 at the Reggie Lewis Center along with the rest of the Hockomock League.
2011-12 is the first year of a new format in the league where varsity athletes compete on the fastest tracks in the area (Reggie Lewis and BU) with limited entries in each event. Franklin High also hosts non scoring developmental meets where sub varsity athletes compete. Occasionally varsity athletes also compete at these meets if it can help their performance.
The top performances in today's meet were Pat Jackman's state qualifying long jump of 19'5". This was more than a foot improvement from Pat's personal best. Nick Green also qualified for the state meet in his second event by running a personal best of 10:18 in the 2 mile. Other notable performances were turned in by Wayne Barnaby who continues to inch closer to the 5 minute mile mark with a 5:05. Gabe Garcia returned from injury to run a solid 5:20 mile.Lennox Green ran well in the 300m event (40.49) and Mike Paulkner also improved his long jump by over a foot with a 17'9" jump. In the high hurdles Kevin McDonald topped the Stoughton athletes with a new PR (9.71). In the relay Jack D'Addieco cracked the 60 second barrier for the first time. Sheldon Oliviera also ran his best relay split.
Stoughton boys lost a heartbreaker to rival Canton 48-47 at the BU track on Saturday, December 17. Several places were decided by less than a second. Top scorer for the boys was Nick Green, who won both the mile (4:45) and the 2 mile (10:39) qualifying for the state meet for the first time. Brandon Alves (shot put-48'3), Pat Jackman (55m dash-7.02), Harley David (55m high hurdles-7.19) and Zach Gibb (long jump-17'8) all won their events in personal bests.The team continued to run well in the early season. John Eppenstein, Michael Paulkner, Kevin McDonald, Andrew Kelly, Tevin Afonseca, Jason Marshall, Mike Romaine, Jack D'Addieco, Sheldon Oliveira, David Lockhart, Alec DeNapoli, Mark Phan, David Wilson, Wayne Barnaby, Ben Cromwell and Kevin Lucas all recorder bests in events ranging from sprints to distance to hurdles to jumps and relays. Virtually the entire team set a personal record in some event.
This particular meet has been hotly contested over the past 3 years. In 2009 and 2010 both meets ended in a tie. The boys were reminded of that mid week and I'm sure Canton also was aware. Races became all out sprints for place and unfortunately the Knights were defeated by the slimmest of possible margins.
The varsity hockey team lost to Oliver Ames 7-0 on February 4. The team played well in the 1st and 2nd period, but ran out of gas in the 3rd period. Brandon Lima, Cam Colson and Danny Swartz played well in defeat. The Knights are 1-12-1 on the season.
The varsity hockey team lost to Canton 9-1 on February 1. Larry Hixon scored the goal, assisted by Drew DiStefano.
The Stoughton High hockey team lost to Franklin 8-0 on January 25. P.J. Sheehan was outstanding in goal making 38 saves. The Black Knights move to 1-10 on the season.
The varsity hockey team lost to Attleboro 4-1 on January 18. Josh Rubenstein scored the goal, assisted by Ryan McSweeney and Jacob Rohrer. P.J. Sheehan was outstanding in goal.
The varsity hockey team lost to Mansfield 6-0. on January 15. P.J. Sheehan played well in goal, while John Catrone, Cam Colson, Brandon Lima and Cody Buckman had good games in the loss.
The Stoughton High hockey team lost to Oliver Ames 5-0 on January 11. P.J. Sheehan was outstanding in goal, making 62 saves.
The varsity hockey team lost 10-0 to a tough Canton team on January 7. Brandon Lima, Cody Buckman and Jamie Connors played well in defeat.
The Stoughton High hockey team lost to Brookline 3-2 on December 29. Larry Hixon scored both Stoughton goals.
The Stoughton High hockey team lost to Dedham 6-0 in the opening round of the Supreme Development Holiday Tournament on December 27.. Jacob Roher, Josh Rubenstein and Danny Swartz played well in the loss.
The varsity hockey team lost to Bishop Feehan 9-1 on December 21.. Connor Heffernan, assisted by Josh Rubenstein, scored the goal.
The Stoughton High hockey team lost their opening game to Middleboro 2-0 on December 17. Middleboro scored twice in the first period on goals by Matt Woodward and Kyle Geary. P.J. Sheehan played well in goal for Stoughton, making 28 saves.
YOUTH BASEBALL REGISTRATION!
Online registration is now open for the 2012 spring baseball season at www.stoughtonyouthbaseball.org.
STOYAC Basketball Update
In front of a very large crowd in the O'Donnell Middle School gym the 5th grade boys team took on a very well coached team from Mansfield. In the first half it looked like the Mansfield team would walk away with an easy win as Stoughtons shots were not finding net while almost everything Mansfield was able to put up went in. Stoughtons defense kept the game close at the half as they were down by 12 points with Mansfield running out to a 25 to 13 half time lead.
The second half was another story as the boys from Stoughton staged a comeback that reminded many of the Celtics as they turned up the pressure and slowly but surely, point by point, they cut into the deficit and with key substitutions by the coaching staff, Stoughtons speed on the court, accurate foul shooting and overall tenacity saw Stoughtons 5th graders edge out the lads from Mansfield as they captured a 44 to 42 win improving their overall Metrowest record to 3 wins and zero defeats.
STOYAC B RAIDERS IN PLAYOFF GAME
They will be playing at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 at Community Field in North Attleboro. It's Stoughton vs King Phillip. Come cheer on the team!
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ASACK A STAR
Wheaton College field hockey senior Emily Asack of Stoughton has been named to the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) First Team.
Asack led the Lyons with 12 points (5-2-12) in eight NEWMAC contests, which placed her in a tie for eighth in the conference. She recorded a season-high four points (1-2-4) in a 5-4 win at Springfield and scored a pair of goals in a 4-2 win against Smith on Senior Day. Asack also netted the game-winning goal against Mount Holyoke and Clark.
"Emily Asack is an exceptional student-athlete that can always be relied upon on both ends of the field," said Lyons head coach Rebecca Begley. "While her speed is evident as our defensive flyer and as our center forward, she is without a doubt the hardest working player on the field in every practice. Her tenacity, athleticism and determination make her an excellent teammate."
Asack ranks second in program history in goals (43) and points (103). In 2011, she led the Lyons in overall scoring for the second time in the last three seasons with 36 points – including a team-high 15 goals.
The Lyons completed the 2011 regular season with a mark of 10-8 (4-4 NEWMAC). They travel to Bridgewater State for a 6 p.m. Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Quarterfinal game on Wednesday at Swenson Field.
(Her Stoughton High Coach, Dan Mark, sent this item along. He's very proud.)
Rogers Honored
Walter J. Rogers, LIP, owner of Rogers Insurance Agency, Inc. of Stoughton, has recently been invited to the US Olympic Shooting Center in Colorado Springs. Mr. Rogers is also an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor as well as a shooting coach for NRA and USA Shooting Teams.
Attendence there is by invitation only. While in Colorado Nov.16-20, he will be up-grading his credentials as a coach.
Knights Lose to Attleboro---fall to 4-3 record
KNIGHTS WIN IN DOUBLE OVERTIME
Two Knights Unite
Two former Stoughton High quarterbacks, Dan Snyder (SHS 2009) and Willie McNamara (SHS 2010) met once again on the football field on Saturday, October 15 at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. McNamara, a wide receiver for UMass Dartmouth, saw his team defeat Snyder's Nichols Bisons, 21-6.
Stoughton Teachers Inducted Into UMass Boston Athletic Hall of Fame
Raymond O'Malley has been described as the best playmaking center in Boston State College Men's Ice Hockey history while centering one of the greatest lines in the program's era with fellow Hall of Famers Dick Leahy and Bob Russell. O'Malley was named an All-New England skater in 1971 as well as the ECAC Player of the Week in each of his final three campaigns. He skated in 65 career games and tallied 89 points on 30 goals and 59 assists to average an impressive 1.4 points per game. Aside from his playmaking ability, the center was considered the best face-off man in the program's history, winning 92 percent of the face-offs he took over his career. A member of the first line power play & penalty killing unit his entire career, O'Malley led the Warriors with 30 points and 21 assists in 1970-71 while also leading the team in assists with 18 in 1969-70. His 59 career helpers and eight career game-winning goals both rank third all-time in BSC history. He was also selected to the 1970 Codfish Bowl All-Tournament team before being chosen as one of only three Division II All-Stars in New England to skate in the 1971 New England Division I All-Star game that featured future Bruins in Dave Forbes and Dave Reece. O'Malley would go on to sign his own professional contract with the Bruins in 1971 and eventually collaborated with Bobby Orr in compiling an instructional book called "Orr on Ice". Aside from a few high school head coaching and administrative positions, O'Malley would spend 34 years as a teacher, coach and administrator at John F. Parker Middle School in Taunton, MA before retiring.
(Congratulations to both. Thanks to Stoughton High hockey coach Dan Marks for sending it over.)
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
by Coach Clarke
The girls cross country team competed at Franklin Park in the Division #3 championships on Saturday.The team finished 9th out of 22 other teams. A great ending for a pretty good season. Amy Kelly ran in this mega 5k race leading her team with a time of 20.46 finishing in 20th place over all. Kerry O'Neil had a great race (20.51) 4 places behind Amy. Next came Jade Paul (all recovered from her knee injury) in a time of 22.15-(71st) Deirdre Simms-22.32-(80th) Susanna Noe-23.12- (102nd) Kaitlin Elwood -23.43- (112th) Sara Pinchieri finished up for the team with a time of 24.53- (136th)
The Stoughton girls cross country team competed at Barnstable Fair grounds in the first twilight meet held under the lights. First up for the girls was the freshman race-(Amazing Amy Kelly) was the first knight to finish-(2nd overall) in a time of 12.56 over the 2.1 mile course recieving her 2nd medal of the season-followed by Kaitlin Elwood 15.10 (28th) and Shannon Barkey 15.48 (32nd)---- Three outstanding freshman--- 92 runners in the race. Next up for the girls was the varsity race--Kerry O'Neil crossed the finish line first for the knights in (52nd place) also medaling in a P.R. Time of (21.06) on THE 5K COURSE followed closely by Deirdre Simms (60th) (21.17) a P.R. on this course and Sara Pinchieri (130TH) with a new P.R. (22.19)--- 180 runners in the race. The girls are primed for the Hockomock championship next Saturday at Borderland State Park
The girls cross country team fought hard against the Canton girls but came up short on October 12. Canton won the meet 26-to-31. Freshman Amy Kelly tore up the Canton 2.5 course finishing first overall in a time of 16.30 followed by her team mate Kerry O'Neil second overall 17.01-four Canton girls finished in front of Susanna Noe who tried so hard to catch them- finishing 7th-Deirdre Simms-9th-Sara Pinchieri-14th-freshman Kaitlin Elwood15th-(2 seconds behind Sara) Rebekah Medina-17th-Emelina Kozak-22nd freshman Shannon Barkey 24th(coming on strong) Nicole Hayner and Arianna Hall rounded out the Stoughton finishers.
BOYS TRACK
by Coach Blonder
For some cross country runners it was their final race of the season and Sean Ellertson (23:16 - 5k) and William Phillips (12:42-3k) made the most of it by running personal bests.
Top times for Stoughton were turned in by junior Wayne Barnaby (19:15) and sophomore Alec DeNapoli (19:25). Both ran the 5k although they were in separate races.
In the freshman 3k race David Lockhart (11:50) and Jason Marshall (12:18) excelled in their final tune up before the division meet. David narrowly missed medaling by finishing 53d. The time was a 30 sec improvement over his last race at the same distance. Jason took an incredible 2 minutes off his previous time on the course.
Freshmen Luke Butera (23:04) and Jonathan Oliveira (23:48) opted for the longer 5k distance and competed in the same race with DeNapoli. Matt Boykin also ran in that race (23:08).
Junior Jack D'Addieco competed in the 11th-12th grade 5k and clocked 22:05
The atmosphere was electric Saturday nite, October 22, at the Barnstable Fairgrounds for this meet. It was reported that this was only the second time in the country a high school cross country race had been held under the lights. The setting combined with good running weather and a fast course led to outstanding efforts across the board for the Black Knights.
The first race up was the freshman 2.1 mi event - David Lockhart (12:49), Jason Marshall (13:33), Luke Butera (14:29), Jonathan Oliveira (15:40), and William Phillips (16:07) each led off with their fastest first mile of the season on route to the finish. Next was the lone sophomore competing over 5k - Alec DeNapoli. Early in the season we had discussed his season goal which was 19:15. His finish of 19:13 accomplished that goal but he stunned all of the team by running personal bests of 5:24 for the mile and 11:39 for 2 miles along the way.
In the junior varsity race Jack D'Addieco (21:42) and Sam Freitas (22:07) were within a couple of seconds of each other throughout the race until Jack's finishing kick gave him a 25 second margin at the tape. Both times were bests for the boys and Jack also accomplished his season goal here.
All that was left was the varsity race and by that time (7:50) it was quite dark. Not to be outdone Nick Green, Wayne Barnaby and Mark Phan gave us all something to watch. Two of the top teams in the state - Brookline and Bishop Feehan attacked the course placing 9 of the top 10 runners. However they pulled the field to a lightning fast pace - Nick clocked splits of 5:01 for the mile and 10:22 (a personal best) for 2 mi and finished in the medals with his 24th place 16:45 (another best). Wayne also ran bests for the mile (5:30), 2 mile (11:28) and finish with his time of 18:23. Mark was just 5 seconds off his personal best with his finish of 20:11.
With the Hock Championships coming next week and the division championships in a few weeks the meet results were quite encouraging.
Nick Green (13:44) continued his winning ways outpacing his nearest rival by close to a minute over Canton's 2.5 mi home course on October 12. Wayne Barnaby (15:10) finished 7th for the Black Knights despite losing a shoe just past the mile. Alec DeNapoli (15:35) was the only other Stoughton runner to crack the top 15 in 13th place. In a good sign for the future, freshmen David Lockhart (16:15) and Jason Marshall (17:06) were our 4th and 5th runners. Mark Phan (17:11) and Sam Freitas (17:18) rounded out the top 7. Canton won the meet 20-41
FIELD HOCKEY
by Coach Mark
The varsity field hockey team lost to King Philip 4-2 in the Hockomock League Crossover game on October 26. Kayla Floro and Jordan Angelos scored the goals.
The varsity field hockey team defeated Sharon 2-1 on goals by Amanda Crean and Mackenzie Hudson on October 25. Stephanie Herr and Danielle McCullough played well on defense.
The jv field hockey team lost to Oliver Ames 1-0 on a goal late in the 2nd half on October 21.
The varsity field hockey team lost to Foxboro 5-2 on October 13. Kayla Floro and Ilana Schlehuber scored the goals.
The varsity field hockey team lost to Westwood 6-2 on October 12. Kayla Floro and Ilana Schlehuber scored the goals.
Stoughton High School’s Greg Burke named Patriots
High School Coach of the Week
Stoughton High School’s Greg Burke has been named this week’s New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week in recognition of his team’s 8-0 victory over Mansfield High School on Friday, Sept. 24. The victory marked Stoughton’s first win over Mansfield since 2000 and snapped Mansfield’s 14-game winning streak. Stoughton’s stifling defense, two field goals and a safety powered the Black Knights through a rain-soaked game. The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation will donate $1,000 to Stoughton High School’s football program in Burke’s name in recognition of his Coach of the Week selection. Patriots and Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Andre Tippett, the team’s executive director of community affairs, visited Coach Burke and his team on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Stoughton High School. The visit and check presentation will be featured on the team’s weekly television magazine show, Patriots All Access, which airs at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30 on WBZ-TV in Boston and later on Patriots.com. This season marks the 16th year in which the Patriots have joined the National Football League in conducting the High School Coach of the Week program, which recognizes outstanding high school coaches and promotes youth football throughout New England. Tippett oversees the program as part of the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation’s commitment to youth football initiatives.
“We’re happy to present this week’s Coach of the Week Award to Coach Burke,” Tippett said. “Facing Mansfield in the pouring rain last Friday, Coach Burke’s team showed impressive focus and the ability to persevere and ultimately emerge with a win. It was a true test for the defense, which obviously played a major role in Stoughton’s 8-0 win over Mansfield.”
At the conclusion of the season, one high school coach will be named the New England Patriots High School Coach of the Year and will receive an additional $2,000 contribution toward the school’s football program. In previous years, Tippett has invited the Coach of the Week and senior captains for a visit to Gillette Stadium, but decided to take the award on the road in 2011 so he could visit the schools that benefit from the program. This year is also the first year the Patriots will accept nominations for High School Coach of the Week. Anyone who knows a high school football coach in New England who has a great week or reaches a personal career milestone is encouraged to submit a nomination at nominatecoach@patriots.com.
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation is the non-profit through which the Patriots support charitable and philanthropic organizations throughout New England. This support comes in the form of direct grants, in-kind donations and player appearances. The foundation assists a variety of charitable organizations and programs throughout New England by supporting their educational, family and health initiatives. For more information, visit www.patriots.com/community.
(Photo & Article from N.E. Patriots)
Knights Lose Stunner in OT, 22-21 to North Attleboro
KNIGHTS "SHOCKS THE HOCK" & STUNS MANSFIELD, 8-0!
Stoughton Black Knights Ranked #12 in the State!!
TRACK REPORT by Coach Harvey Blonder
Stoughton ran against state powerhouse Oliver Ames and lost 16-47 at Borderland State Park on October 4. The team was down a few runners due to injury and only ran 11 - but 6 of those set personal bests and another 3 ran season bests.
Once again, Nick Green led the boys with a 5th place finish in 17:21 over the 5k course. His time was only 5 seconds off his personal best set on the same course in the Hock Championship meet last year.
Following Nick was Wayne Barnaby, who broke 20 minutes for the first time (19:47). Alec DeNapoli (20:22) also PR'd. Other personal bests were set by Jason Marshall (21:27), Jack D'Addieco (22:29), Sam Freitas (22:42) and Luke Butera (23:10). Mark Phan (21:02) and Matt Boykin (22:46) ran seasonal bests. David Lockhart and Jonathan Oliveira were slightly off their bests.
In the first big invitational of the cross country season Stoughton boys competed in 3 races at the Wrentham Development Center on October 2.
The course was not fast due to wet conditions and the muggy weather also was not conducive to exceptionally fast times.
Nick Green continued to run strong finishing in 20th place (17:34) in the Division 1 Varsity race (5k) and earning a medal.
David Lockhart (12.18) and Luke Butera (13.30) were tops for Stoughton in the freshman race (1.9 mi). Jason Marshall (14:22)and Jonathan Oliveira (14:46) followed. These kids got their first taste of the intense statewide competition at big meets.
Wayne Barnaby (20:14), Mark Phan (22:14), Jack D'Addieco (24:09), and Sam Freitas (24:35) also competed in the varsity race. Sean Ellertson (23:47) and Matt Boykin (24:21) ran in the JV race.
The boys were defeated by Foxboro 20-39, but several Stoughton runners had outstanding days. Nick Green finished 2d overall in 17.37 good for the #2 time on the course by a Stoughton runner. Also cracking the top 10 were Wayne Barnaby in 20:07 for 6th place and Alec DeNapoli at 20:26 in 8th. Senior Mark Phan followed in 21:20 (11th). In a nice sign for the future two freshmen - David Lockhart (12th) 21:27 and Jason Marshall (14th) 21:46 were the Black Knight's 5th and 6th runners. Junior Jack D'Addieco was 7th man on the team in a personal best of 23:02. After an injury plagued sophomore season, D'Addieco was thrilled to be back "on track". Freshman Luke Butera and first year senior Sam Freitas rounded out the top 20.
GIRLS TRACK from Coach Robert A. Clarke
(Info Provided by Coach Matthew Bernstein)
Boys Lose 1-0
Boys Edged Out, 2-1
BOYS WIN!
The Varsity Boys Soccer team went up against Franklin, Tuesday, September 13, and out played them, out muscled them, and played with heart, despite absorbing a 2-1 defeat. Stoughton scored first off a set play from senior captain Zach Finer to freshman Evan Schulze. The Knights were solid and played with great representation of being an athlete from Stoughton. Attitude and play that will bring them to victory this afternoon against North Attleboro @ 3:30 p.m..
BOYS SOCCER LOSES, 2-1
GIRLS SOCCER
Tuesday – 9/13/11 – 5 first half goals do in Lady Knights, fall 5-0 at home to Kelly-Rex division rival #16 Franklin. Lady Knights 1-1 on season.
Friday – 9/16/11 – Home - 3:30pm vs #6 Oliver Ames
Saturday – 9/17/11 – Away – 2:00pm vs Taunton
Monday – 9/19/11 – Away – 3:30pm vs Mansfield
Wednesday – 9/21/11 – Home – 3:30pm vs N. Attleboro
Friday – 9/23/11 – Home – 3:30pm vs Sharon
LADY KNIGHTS WIN OPENER, 3-1
The Girls Varsity team has a tough schedule ahead of them...next game is Tuesday, Sept 13th - 3:30pm at home against Franklin followed by games against N. Attleboro (away) on Wed, Sept 14th - 3:30pm, Oliver Ames (home) on Friday, Sept 16th - 3:30pm and Taunton (away) on Saturday, Sept 17th - 2:00 p.m.
VARSITY
The Stoughton High Field Hockey team lost to North Attleboro 1-0 on September 21. Liz Roch and Megan Flaherty played well in defeat.
The Varsity Field Hockey team tied North Attleboro 1-1 on September 14. Kayla Floro scored the goal, assisted by Jordan Angelos. Christina Bacon played well in goal.
The Stoughton High Field hockey coach lost to Franklin 4-0 on September 13. Kayla Floro, Brittany Mahan and Jackie Kuhn played well in the loss.
The varsity field hockey team lost to Foxboro 3-0 in their season opener on September 9. Kayla Floro, Mackenzie Hudson and Jackie Kuhn had strong games in the loss.
JV
The JV field hockey team lost to Attleboro 3-0 on October 6.
The JV Field hockey team lost to Franklin 7-0 on September 12.
Stoughton High Track is CLOSED for Resurfacing Until September 27...
Stoughton Boys Succeed in Cooperstown
On August 6, 2011 a baseball team of 11 boys and 3 coaches checked into Cooperstown All Star Village culminating a year of planning and fund raising. The team consisted of Daryn Avila, Josh Chuba, Jack Connelly, Ryan Dolinsky, Jake Gibb, Pat Hagerty, Nick Hardy, Justin Hutchinson, Chris McNulty, Nick Spohn, and Ryan Sullivan. Cooperstown All Star Village hosts weekly tournaments throughout the summer that are attended by elite teams from across the country. The week our team attended there were teams from California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
On August 6, the boys checked into their home away from home, the Ted Williams Room in the Fenway Park bunkhouse, and received their uniforms and pins. Immediately they started bonding with boys from other teams and traded pins with them. Due to the weather, the opening ceremonies and skills competition was canceled, but that did not diminish the excitement of the day.
On August 7, the boys woke up excited to play their first game of the tournament. In the first game the team took on the Golden Gate Sliders from the San Francisco area. Nick Spohn led off the game with a line drive home run to get the Black Knights on the board. Although the game ended in a loss, the boys spirits remained high knowing they had another game that night. In that game, against the Finger Lakes Falcons of New York, the boys prevailed behind the stellar pitching of Justin Hutchinson and Daryn Avila.
On Monday August 8, the boys opened the day with a game versus the Forest City Fury of North Carolina, the eventual runner up for the week’s tournament. The highlight of this 6 inning loss was Jake Gibb’s home run over their version of a Green Monster fence. The second game of the day was against the East Meadow Mustangs of New York, in which the boys from Stoughton endured another 6 inning loss. Highlights in this game were home runs by Jack Connelly and Josh Chuba and some outstanding fielding by Pat Hagerty and Chris McNulty.
Tuesday August 9 saw the boys open up versus the 5 Star Academy Dirt Dogs from the Huntington Beach area of California, the eventual champion of the week’s tournament. In this game, Jake Gibb hit a home run as far as anyone had seen one hit at Cooperstown All Star Village and then in the next at bat Josh Chuba hit a foul ball that would have left Fenway. The quote from the California team’s manager was “my word!!!” More outstanding fielding from Nick Hardy and Ryan Dolinsky could not prevent the Black Knight’s third straight 6 inning loss. Later that day, the team took on the St. Charles Knights of Illinois. This game saw the Black Knights jump out to an early lead with home runs from Nick Spohn and Ryan Sullivan. Although rain interrupted the game, it was continued on Wednesday morning, and the offense of the Black Knights was not interrupted. The local team prevailed, with a final score of 15-7.
So after pool play had ended the boys from Stoughton had 2 wins against 4 losses and as it turned out were seeded 16th out of the 22 teams there and would play the Finger Lakes Falcons, again, for their first playoff game. In this game the Black Knights got out to an early lead but couldn’t hold it against the feisty Falcons. Going into the 5th inning the Knights were down a run. Then with Jake Gibb and Josh Chuba on base, Jack Connelly came to bat andsmashed a three run Green Monster homer to put the Black Knights up by 2. The boys held on in the 6th and won their first playoff game. That win allowed them to face the Freehold Falcons of New Jersey, the number 1 seeded team of the week, for their next playoff game. By that point, the boys had run out of luck-- but not spirit-- and they lost 12 to 2 in 5 innings.
The success of the team is not based on their overall 3 and 5 record, although it is very impressive versus the caliber of teams that were in attendance at Cooperstown All Star Village. The success of this team is in the work that all the boys, and their families, did to get there. Also their success could be seen in the way they acted while there. Every one of the boys on this team spent many hours raising the money so that their team could get to Cooperstown. And while there this group of 12 and 13 year old boys, or young men, conducted themselves in a manner such that they brought respect and pride to both their families and their town. This was a once in a lifetime experience that all the families are grateful they got to share with each other and with their sons.
(Photo & Story Contributed by Bruce Dolinsky)
Pictured in Photo: Front Row (L to R); Ryan Dolinsky, Chris McNulty, Pat Hagerty, Daryn
Avila,
Justin Hutchinson;
2nd Row (L to R); Nick Spohn, Ryan Sullivan, Jake Gibb, Josh Chuba, Jack
Connelly, Nick Hardy; Back Row (L to R); Manager Bruce Dolinsky, Coach Greg Spohn, Coach Jim
Hutchinson
LOCAL UMPIRES SELECTED FOR COOPERSTOWN
DREAMS PARK CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
46 STOUGHTON RUNNERS COMPLETE
FALMOUTH ROAD RACE!
Middle School Hockey Tryouts
Monday August 29, 3:30 - 4:50 p.m.at Asiaf a Arena in Brockton.
Fifteen players will be named to the Stoughton Middle School Hockey Team. Players not named to the team are encouraged to stay on as alternate players. Alternate players will practice with the team and in the event a player can't make a game, an alternate player will be called to fill in. Tryouts are free. Practices begin September 5, 3:30 to 4:20 and will run through April 23. February 27 through April 23 will be 3:30 to 4:50. All practices are at Asiaf Rink, Brockton High School.
The Middle School Team will be playing in the Foxboro Sports Center Middle School Hockey League, B Division. This is the first year the league will be a non-checking league. Non-checking does not mean no contact. Games will either be Friday or Sunday nights, played at the Foxboro Sports Center, Raynham CDL Arena or Iorio Arena in Walpole. The season will consist of 25 games, including at least 3 playoff games.
Players named to the team will have three payments of $225, $675 total. Due September 15th, October 15th, and November 15th. Players named as alternates will pay $300; this includes all practices (33) and any games the player will be called to play. Friends of Stoughton Hockey (FOSH) is the organization that supports the Middle School Hockey Team. All players are expected to participate in the fund raising that supports our team and keeps it affordable.
Tryouts are open and competitive, players previously on the team are not guaranteed a spot on the team. All players should come to the rink ready to compete for a spot on the team.
Sean McGivern, MVP of Game 3 SYB All Star 10B Team Tournament vs. Randolph, poses with Coach (and dad) Brian McGivern and his younger brother Ryan.
LINDELOF TAKES GOLD
Brad Lindelof won the Gold Medal at the Special Olympics Summer Games 2011 at Harvard University in Brighton Blogett Pool at Harvard Stadium for the 100 M Freestyle Race.
BASEBALL GRADUATION
PUT ME IN, COACH
92 year Old Irving Dembling sits on the bench, while enjoying watching his grandson, Aaron Policow. (courtesy photo by Bonnie Policow)
BASEBALL
Roundup Provided by Coach Michael Armour
The baseball team fell to Quincy in its home opener, 4-2 on April 6. Will McGrath had a triple and Brian Kaplan pitched 3 strong innings of relief. The team looks to get on track when Foxboro comes to town today (April 7).
VARSITY SOFTBALL
Lady Knights Bow Out 7-0 In Playoffs
The varsity girls softball team qualified for post season play today, May 24, with a 12 - 2 victory over Norton. Jessie Olans earned her 10th win of the season on the mound and went 2 for 2 at the plate with 3 RBI. Colleen Flaherty went 4 for 5 and drove in 3 runs while Molly Zuk collected 2 hits and drove in 3 runs. Jordan Angelos had 2 singles and a triple on the day.
The varsity softball team defeated Sharon 2 - 1 Saturday, May 21. Megan Flaherty's sac fly brought in the first run while Jessica Freitas scored the winning run on a single up the middle by Megan Guerard. Earlier in the week the Black Knights lost a rain-shortened decision to Oliver Ames 6-1.
The Stoughton Varsity softball team improved to 6-8 on the season with a 3 - 2 victory over Foxboro on May 9. Jessie Olans earned the win and went 2 for 3 at the plate with 2 RBI. Colleen Flaherty collected two hits and stole a base, while Nicole Hayner had an RBI double.
Jessie Olans threw a 2-hitter and struck out 7 to lift the Black Knights to a 3 - 0 victory over Norton on April 22. Colleen Flaherty, Molly Zuk and Kelsey Moriarty each had two hits, while third baseman Nicole Barton, second baseman Megan Guerard, and rightfielder Nicole Beauregard all had strong defensive games. The team's next game is home Monday, April 25, versus North Attleboro.
JV SOFTBALL
The JV softball team lost to North Attleboro 13-8 on April 25 . Liz Casano led the offense with 3 hits, while Nicole Kerman had 2 hits. Samantha Souto made an outstanding catch in left field once again.
The JV softball team improved to 2 and 0 with a 14-12 victory over Foxboro on April 7. Kelsie LeFerriere, Liz Casano and Haley Thornton had 2 hits each.
The JV softball opened the season on April 6 with a 22-1 defeat of Quincy. Lauren Carmichael pitched a good game, only allowing 6 hits, while striking out 6. Hannah Carpenter, Emma Zuk and Kerry Backman led the offense with 3 hits each.
BOYS TRACK
TRACK ROUNDUP BY COACH HARVEY BLONDER:
In local road racing action, Nick Green finished first in a field of over 400 at a 5K in West Bridgewater on Memorial Day. Nick's time of 16:54 was a personal best.
MSTCA Boys Invitational Track at Durfee High on May 14. Steffan Jackson continued his breakout season at this high quality meet. Seeded 29th in the high hurdle event, Steffan recorded personal bests in the trials (15.95) and finals (15.73) to finish 5th overall. Jordan Ricci saw his hard work and steady progression pay off in the 400m hurdles with a state qualifier(60.62) and 11th place finish. Nick Green ran the mile in 4:50, just slightly off his best. The boys also fielded two relay teams - a 4 x 100 team of Aaron and Matt Mack, Patrick Claude and Ricci and a 4 x 400 team of Marlon Crome, Paul Solem, Malachi Baugh and Jackson. Brandon Alves competed in the shot put.
Stoughton(4-1) boys defeated King Philip 79-57 on May 12. Steffan Jackson won the 400m hurdles (61.0), triple jump (40'3") and high jump (5'6"). Greg Boursiquot won the 110 m HH (15.3). Brandon Alves won the discus (113'1") and Francis Ike won the shot put (43'10").
The 4 x 100m team of Aaron Mack, Marcus Middleton, Matt Mack and Alex Lorius won as did the 4 x 400m relay of Malachi Baugh, Andrew Valle, Joe Wilder and Jordan Ricci. It was the first meet this season where both teams won and the teams were also similar with 3/4 of each team composed of freshman or sophomores bolstered by a senior captain as it's anchor leg.
Again, the team put out a solid effort and beat King Philip for the first time in many years. Star hurdler Greg Boursiquot competed again despite being badly bothered by a nagging hamstring injury. Second place finishers were Ricci (400mh), Aaron Mack (100m), Baugh (400m),Capt. Paul Solem (800m), Boursiquot (200m), Valle (jav), Patrick Claude (lj), Capt. Marlon Crome (tj), Lorius (hj). Solem, Claude, Crome, Ricci, Boursiquot and Alves also placed 3d in other events. Several younger team members threw especially well in the javelin - Dan Eckler, Rob Allen, Nick Woodard, and Taylor Calisi.
Freshman and Sophomore Meet on May 8, 2011:Star of the day for Stoughton was Matt Mack who earned a medal in the triple jump with his 5th place finish in a personal best (37'7"). Other top performances were turned in by Marcus Middleton in the 100m (12.06) and Malachi Baugh in the 400m (54.87). Both boys finished 9th in their events. Andrew Valle was 11th in the triple jump (35'7).
Rob Allen threw a personal record in the javelin (109'4). Joe Wilder ran a best in the 400m (57.10) .
Rounding out the squad were Aaron Mack (100m,lj), Alec DeNapoli (mile), and Robert Mone (400m int hurd).
Stoughton boys defeated Hock rival Canton 71.5 -64.5 on May 3. The Black Knights were led by junior Steffan Jackson who won the 400m hurdles (59.1), the 110m high hurdles (15.9), the triple jump (40'10.75) and finished 2d in the high jump (6'0). All four events were personal bests and new state qualifying marks for Steffan. Nick Green won both the mile (4:50.8) and 2 mile (11:04.8). Brandon Alves won the shot put (44'11) and James Brauneis the discus with a personal best of 114'1. The all sophomore Stoughton 4 x 100 (46.4) relay team also won in a state qualifying time. The team consisted of Aaron Mack, Marcus Middleton, Matt Mack and Andrew Valle.
Other personal bests scoring efforts were turned in by Captain Jordan Ricci who was 3d in the 400m hurdles in 62.5 (a half second off the state qualifier), Aaron Mack with his 2d place 100m (11.6), Valle with 3d in the 400m (56.5) and Capt Paul Solem with 2d in the 800m (2:11.4). The remaining points were garnered by Captain Marlon Crome - 3d in the mile and high jump, 2d in the triple jump, Captain Alex Lorius 3d in the 110m hurdles, seniors Patrick Claude (3d-lj), Riordan Hoffman (2d disc), Francis Ike (2d sp), Felipe Njeim (3d -sp). Ricci added a second place in the javelin and a third place in the discus while junior Paul Comeau got 3d in the 2 mile and Middleton was 3d in the 100m.
Freshmen Alec DeNapoli (5:30) and Tevin Afonseca (5:36) ran bests in the mile. Junior Nolan Fraine had a best in the shot put (34'7).Sophomores Joe Bunce-Grenon (hj-5'8) and Dan Eckler (jav - 115') had PR's, as did freshmen Tim Porter (sp-26'6) and Taylor Calisi (sp-25'8)
The win was very gratifying for the team (and it's coaches) as we were without top scorer Greg Boursiquot who has been running all season with an injured hamstring and was given a much needed rest in order to try to get healthy for the upcoming championship meets.
Stoughton boys placed 4 teams in the top 10 at the Division 2 relays on Saturday, April 30.
The hurdles team of Greg Boursiquot, Alex Lorius, Patrick Claude and Jordan Ricci medalled with a 6th place finish. Brandon Alves, Fouad Njeim and Justin Rodrigues combined for 8th in the shot put. Alves, Ricci and James Brauneis also finished 8th in the discus. Boursiquot, Claude and Aaron Mack finished 9th in the long jump.
Some of the meet highlights in the throws included a personal best by Andrew Valle in the javelin and a best by Alves in the disc. On the track Ricci ran a personal record in the hurdles as did Paul Solem and Nick Green in the 400m. The boys had a strong sophomore presence with Marcus Middleton, Aaron and Matt Mack, and Valle. Freshman Malachi Baugh also ran in the high quality event. Captain Marlon Crome was a member of two relays on the track and a high jump team.
One second may make the difference in the Davenport division of the Hockomock League for boys track.
Oliver Ames won both relays to defeat Stoughton 72-64. The 4 x 100 relay was decided by under a second. A victory there would have given Stoughton the win, a 3-0 record and a step up toward the championship.
Jr Steffan Jackson won the 400m hurdles (59.5), High Jump (5'8) and Triple Jump (40' 1/4") and (sr) Greg Boursiquot won the 100m (11.2), 110m HH (14.4) and long jump (20'1) to lead the Black Knights. Jackson added a second place in the 110m HH. Other winners were Brandon Alves in the shot put (43'9) and Jordan Ricci in the disc (102'). Marlon Crome finished 2d in both the 800 (2:11.7) and the high jump (5'6) and 3d in the triple jump (39'8.5"). Riordan Hoffman finished second in the disc (97'8), Fouad Njeim was second in the shot put (40'11) and Nick Green was second in the 2 mile (10:51). Third place finishers were Ricci in the 400h (63.0), Malachi Baugh 400m (54.1), Alex Lorius (5'6) in the high jump, Marcus Middleton (11.6) in the 100m and Aaron Mack (24.1) in the 200m
Stoughton got a great effort from the entire team to defeat Sharon 73-58 in a dual meet on April 12. Greg Boursiquot and Steffan Jackson went 1-2 in both hurdles races, while Steffan won the high jump and Greg won the long jump. Captains Paul Solem (mile), Marlon Crome (800), and Jordan Ricci (javelin) all won an event and Captain Alex Lorius finished 2d in the high jump. Other winners were Malachi Baugh (400), Francis Ike (shotput), and James Brauneis (discus). Matt Mack (100), Brandon Alves (shotput), Paul Comeau (2 mile) and Riordan Hoffman (discus) added second place finishes. Patrick Claude (long jump) and Aaron Mack (200) finished 3d.
The win was very satisfying as the Black Knights were missing distance ace Nick Green (strep throat) and top sprinters Marcus Middleton and Joe Bunce Grenon (injury). The rest of the team scored in every key area.
The boys got out to a great start on the track and managed just enough points in the field to defeat Foxboro 69-67 on April 6. We had good performances from our veterans - Greg Boursiquot began his season winning 3 events - the 100m, 110 hurdles and long jump. Steffan Jackson won the 400 hurdles and added a second in the high jump and a third in the long jump. Nick Green won the 2 mile and finished second in the mile. Brandon Alves won the shotput and Malachi Baugh won the 400. Marlon Crome placed second in the 800 and the triple jump and third in the mile.Jordan Ricci was second in the javelin and third in the 400 hurdles. Other second place finishes were recorded by Marcus Middleton in the 100m, Joe Bunce-Grenon in the 200m, Francis Ike in the shot put and Paul Solem in the 400m. Matt Mack added two 3d place finishes and James Brauneis and Mark Phan also scored with 3d places.
Beside the scorers there were some excellent performances by juniors Paul Comeau, Jonathan Charles and Nolan Fraine, sophomores Robert Allen, Andrew Valle, Aaron Mack,Cory Greenblatt,Jack D'Addieco and Adam Leonard,and freshmen Alec DeNapoli, Samir Sofi, Nick Kampouris, Joey Wilder and Tevin Afonseca.
I was very please with the boys performance today and thought they exhibited great heart. We have some top of the league upperclassmen, but also a great mix of freshmen and sophomores who will be key to our future. Always nice to start off the season on a winning note.
GIRLS TRACK
with Coach Clarke
DIVISION TWO CHAMPIONSHIPS
On a very hot day at Bridgewater state college (May 29), the girls performed very well. Lauren Pinchieri and Mackenzie Hudson ran the 400 hurdles starting off our running events. A new pr for Hudson 70.01. Deirdre Simms had a rough 2 mile collapsing during her 5th lap and had to be taken to the hospital with dehydration. Jade Paul won the 800m going away with a time of 2.17.3 The 4x100 meter relay bettered their time--53.29-Janetha Reid, Sydnee Jackson, Adena Joseph, and Ifeoma Okeke were the team. The 4x400 relay team were the last event of the day. It truly was a very long day for them in all that heat. They managed a 4.12.26 and finished 5th. Lauren Pinchieri, Shaybre Davis, Julia Quattrucci, and Jade Paul were the relay. In the field events--Chrystal Holland set a new p.r. in the shot put of 33' 3 3/4 ". Ariene Ohimor threw 29'3 3/4" In the javelin. Julia Quattruccl -96'3" and .
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Haley Ellertson 87'3"
HOCKOMOCK CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Stoughton girls track team competed on two different days in the Hockomock League Championships. Thursday the running events were held at Mansfield. Jade Paul won the 800 in a P.R.time of 2.16.74 and was on the winning 4x400 relay team that had a P.R. TIME OF 4.08.30. Lauren Pinchieri, Shaybre Davis, and Julia Quattrucci were on the team. Lauren Pinchieri finished 3rd overall in the 400 hurdles. Julia Quattrucci was 4th in the 400. The field events were held in North Attleboro on Sunday. Haley Ellertson had a P.R. of 98'31/2" throw in the javelin. Chrystal Holland finished 6th in the finals of the shot put.
MSTCA INVITATIONAL MEET
On Saturday, May 14 at Durfee High School, the girls competed in the MSTCA Invitational. Jade Paul had her work cut out for her in the 400 meters. She finished 3rd overall in a fierce battle with Kendal Knous and Jen Esposito in a time of 58.92. The 4x400 set a new P.R. BY RUNNING 4.14.98 with Lauren Pinchieri, Saybre Davis, Julia Quattrucci, and Jade Paul finishing third overall. Chrystal Holland set a new P.R. in the shot put throwing 32'5". Julia Quattrucci threw the javelin 96'3". Deirdre Simms ran the 2 mile. Lauren Pinchieri and Mackenzie Hudson ran the 400 hurdles. Kelly Collins and Leesa Snyder did the 100 hurdles. Ifeoma Okeke tried hard to qualify for states in the 100 dash. Shaybre Davis ran at a varsity level in the 200 and the 400 relay.
Canton won the meet with Stoughton on May 3, 70-to-66. Many fine performances were turned in by the Stoughton girls. Julia Quattrucci led the team with 11 1/4 points. She won the 800-the javelin and was on the winning 4x400 relay team. Jade Paul ran away from the field with a- 58.8- 400 time. She also finished 2nd in the high jump- 4'6"- and anchored the 4x400 relay with a time of 59 seconds. Deirdre Simms ran away with the 2 mile 12.52.8, followed by her team mate Kerry O'Neil's p.r. of 13.27.8. Personal records were set by Niamh Fennessy and Carson McGrath in the 800-2.50.4- and-2.52.3. Emelina Kozak and Rebekah Medina also had p.r.s in the mile 6.11 and 6.23. The throwers also had a good day Chrystal Holland finish 2nd in the shot and the discus. She had a throw of 64'8"in the discuss, followed by her team mate Nobrina Seng's 60'5". Haley Ellertson was 2nd in the javelin 85'1"
Results of April 30 meet: Seven girl relay teams competed in the division #2 relay meet at Whitman Hanson high school on Saturday. The teams had a great day of competition with 2 new P.R.'s set by Shaybre Davis in her 400 leg of the sprint medley--64.3- and Haley Ellertson in the Javelin--88'2" The teams were led by their captains-Lauren Pinchieri, Julia Quattrucci, and Mackenzie Hudson who set the tone for their team to follow.
The highlight of Stoughton's meet with Oliver Ames on April 26 was the 800, where Jade Paul now owns the 800 best time in the state of 2.18.4, to go along with her best time in the state in the 400 (58.94). Other winners were Lauren Pinchieri in the 400 hurdles (72.8-state qualified), Ifeoma Okeke won the 100 dash (13.2), Shabre Davis won the 400 (65.9) and the 4x400 relay qualified for states with a time of 4.27.3. Oliver Ames 91-Stoughton 45
The Stoughton girls track team lost a very good meet against Sharon on April 12, 90 to 46. Julia Quattrucci led the girls, winning the mile and the Javelin, and finishing 2nd in the 800 for 13 and a half points. Jade Paul set two personal records, while winning the 400 and finishing second in 200--scoring 8 and a half points. Cristal Holland won the shotput, with -Ariene Ohimor 2nd and Nobrina Seng third for a sweep. Kelly Collins was second in the hurdles, while Leesa Snyder finished third. Ifeoma Okeke was 2nd in the dash. Haley Ellertson is coming on strong with a P.R. javelin throw of 84'9".
The Stoughton girls track team won their first league meet against Foxboro on Wednesday, April 6. The score 73 1/2 -to-62 1/2. Highlites:Jade Paul won the 400-59.3 and the 200-27.7; Lauren Pinchieri-400 hurdles-74.2; Julia Quattrucci-800-2:36.9; Nobrina Seng-shot put-25'2"; Haley Ellertson-high jump-4'6"; 4x400 relay-Rachel Berkowsky, Lauren Pinchieri, Julia Quattrucci, Deirdre Simms, Time 4:34.9
OMS SOCCER CLUB A BIG SUCCESS
BOURSIQUOT GETS ALL AMERICAN STATUS~!
It took a year but Greg achieved his season long goal by finishing 6th at the New Balance indoor Championship in NY this weekend. 12-15 of the top hurdlers in the country were at the meet. Sat Greg ran 7.94 (60 meter hurdles) for the 3d fastest time. He had a scare in the semifinal earlier today when he ran 7.98 and had to qualify on time for the final. It was a bit of deja vu from last year when a bad semi knocked him out of the competition. This year he fought hard mid race and it made the difference. In the final he ran pretty well against other intense athletes. 6th place earned him a medal and official All American status.
(Provided by Boys Track Coach Harvey Blonder)
Stougton Fighters Win Gold Gloves
STOYAC CROWNS CHAMPIONS
FIFTH ANNUAL GUNS & HOSES HOCKEY GAME
SHOCKER: FIRE WINS!
It wasn't expected to happen. After all. for four consecutive years the Stoughton Police Department owned the Fire Department. Until last year, the hoses had had great difficulty scoring anything against SPD Sgt. John Bonney. All good things have to come to an end, and for the police department, this was it. The Stoughton Fire Department, behind MVP Billy Carreiro (2 goals and an assist) stunned the police department, 5-2 before a healthy crowd at Canton's SPORTSPLEX on Saturday night (2/26). SPD Detective Erik Feist gave the PD a 1-0 lead in the first period, taking the puck at the blue line, deking the defense, and tucking it past FF goalie Scott Camara. FF John DeAndrade tied it up in the second period, on a rebound shot, 1-1. The fire department took the lead for good on a point shot by Paul Spillane that beat Bonney. Carreiro, using amazing moves, scored an unassisted goal to make it 3-1 SFD. SPD's John Fanning's breakaway goal closed the gap to 3-2. But, with 16 seconds left in the second period, Carreiro did it again, and the SFD had a 4-2 lead going into the final period. Jim Bertram scored on a feed from Mike Peck, after Peck had victimized an SPD defensive player, and made the final score, 5-2. Bonney was under seige all night, making some spectacular saves, including one acrobatic save with his skate. Camara played a nearly perfect game in net for the SFD. Now, can the police department turn things around and finally beat the SFD in flag football? We'll find out........
The Winning Team
In a related classy move...
"Mark, I would like to thank you for the publicity you gave to the 5th annual Guns N Hoses Hockey game this year. It was another fantastic turnout, which is a testament to the people of
And........
Stoughton High School Basketball's |
Chuckie James (1974) |
David Thompson (1974) |
Deene Jordan (1977) |
Pat LaCivita (1980) |
Kelly Liston (1994) |
Paul Zapustas (1999) |
Charmaine Steele (2001) |
Heather Jacobs (2002) |
Roland Millien (2004) |
Christine Cotter (2004) |
Evan Taylor (2009) |
Kris Joyce (2011) the newest! |
END OF THE ROAD FOR KNIGHTS:
What a Season!
KNIGHTS ADVANCE, PUT A WHOOPING ON HINGHAM
KNIGHTS WIN HOOP CLASSIC: Joyce MVP
MIAA TOURNEY IS NEXT
KNIGHTS CRUSH WALPOLE in Hoop Classic
BOYS LOSE TO MANSFIELD
BOYS BEAT BULLDOGS, EARN MIAA TOURNEY BID
BOYS LOSE TO SHARON
KNIGHTS WIN QUADRUPLE OVERTIME THRILLER---TAKE 1st PLACE
KNIGHTS SPLIT WEEKEND GAMES
KNIGHTS LOSE TO ATTLEBORO
KNIGHTS LOSE TO KP
KNIGHTS BLAST BULLDOGS
KNIGHTS SQUEAK BY SHARON
BOYS LOSE IN TRIPLE OT
KNIGHTS HAVE AN OFF NIGHT
KNIGHTS BEAT OLIVER AMES
KNIGHTS DROP HOLLISTON, TAKE TOURNEY
Knights Dribble Circles Around Concord-Carlisle
Hoopsters Lose In OT to Franklin
Knights Win Their Second In A Row
BOYS START SEASON WITH COMEBACK WIN!
KNIGHTS DROP TWO IN BUZZARDS BAY CUP
KNIGHTS BEAT KP
Pucksters Lose To Franklin
Canton Squeaks by Knights
Knights Lose 1-0
The varsity hockey team lost a tough 1-0 game to North Attleboro on February 12, scoring with 1 minute left in the game. PJ Sheehan played well in his first varsity start, making 17 saves. Brian Ziegler, Cam Colson and Jacob Rohrer had good games at forward
SHORTHANDED KNIGHTS LOSE
KNIGHTS BLASTED BY O.A.
Knights lose to Foxboro
HOCKEY TEAM SUFFERS 10-1 BLOWOUT
KNIGHTS SHUT OUT ATTLEBORO
KNIGHTS LOSE TO MANSFIELD
KNIGHTS TIE
KNIGHTS LOSE TO BULLDOGS, 5-3
KNIGHTS SLAM FOXBORO, 9-2
PUCKSTERS DROP TWO IN DEDHAM TOURNEY
Pucksters Drop One to Feehan
HOCKEY TEAM WINS OPENER
Boys Track Roundup from Coach Harvey Blonder
On Saturday, February 19, at the MIAA Div 2 Championship meet Greg Boursiquot became the fastest 55 meter high hurdler ever from Massachusetts, breaking Jeff Baker's (Methuen 1985) record of 7.38.
This season, we have had our eye on the top time in the country (7.37) since early in the season. I was fairly certain he could reach that time by the end of the season. Apparently, Greg was ready to do that yesterday. After posting a 7.43 in the semi final yesterday with only a so-so start, he exploded out of the blocks in the final. He got a great start and ran incredibly strong through the middle of the race to record another best of 7.37, reaching that top time in the country!
He has now defended both his Hockomock League Championship and Division 2 Championship. Next up will be the All State (Feb 26) and New England (3/4) meets, followed by the National meet in New York (3/11).
Another Stoughton athlete who excelled yesterday was Brandon Alves, who finished 6th in the shot put (44'4.25").
Also competing in the meet for the boys team were Patrick Claude in the long jump (19'2), Marlon Crome in the high jump (5'9") and Crome, Eric McPherson, Paul Solem and Pat Jackman in the 4 x 400 relay.
Stoughton boys finished right in the middle of the Davenport Division schools and ahead of 1 school in the Kelly Rex division with 17 points. Greg Boursiquot responded to his strongest challenge this season, on February 12, in the high hurdles with a season best (7.51), and lowered his own league record. He continues to hold the best mark in New England. Greg also set a personal best in the high jump (6'0). Brandon Alves threw a huge personal best in the shot put (45'11.5) for the second meet in a row and took third in the league. Nick Green picked up 6th place in the 2 mile (10:31), beating several better known runners in the league.Senior captain Marlon Crome qualified for the state meet in the high jump (5'10") and set a personal best in the mile (4:52) Patrick Claude qualified in the long jump (19'4.75") and set a personal best in the 55m HH (9.15). Other personal bests were: senior captain Paul Solem (1000m - 2:50), Pat Jackman (55m-7.08), Eric McPherson (40.61) and Lennox Green (42.27) in the 300m, Sheldon Oliveira (1:39) and Alec Woolf (1:52) in the 600, Mark Phan in the 1000m (3:15), Wayne Barnaby in the mile (5:40), and Alex Lorius (8.78 -55m HH). From a coach's viewpoint it was gratifying to see so many good performances at the biggest meet for most of the team.
Stoughton boys had an excellent day at the State Coaches Invitational Sunday, January 30. Greg Boursiquot defended his championship and turned in the #1 time (7.55) in the state winning the 55m high hurdles. Greg's time is #2 in New England and #13 in the nation so far this season. Nick Green ran a huge personal best in the 2 mile (10:25), missing the state qualifier by a half second. Marlon Crome followed Nick with another best in the mile (4:52), also missing the qualifier by a half second. Patrick Claude jumped a season best in the long jump (18'10) and was a mere 2 inches off a qualifier. Pat Jackman had a PR in the dash (7.14) and Brandon Alves threw well in the shot put (40'1"). Finally Jackman, Eric McPherson,Mike Romaine and Boursiquot combined for a season best in the 4 x 200m (1:40.92).
With the league championships two weeks away the boys performances were a good sign that the team is reaching top form.
In this high quality meet at Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center on January 22, the boys 4 x 400 relay team and the shuttle hurdle team had the best performances. The 4 x 4 team of Greg Boursiquot, Marlon Crome, Paul Solem and Eric McPherson qualified for the state meet with a time of 3:43.14. The hurdles team of Boursiquot, Alex Lorius, Harley David and Patrick Claude narrowly missed the medals by a third of a second. Pat Jackman, Marcos Baugh, Michael Romaine and Claude ran well in the 4 x 200, but were disqualified on a slight infraction. Jackman,Baugh and Romaine combined with Lennox Green in the dash relay and Brandon Alves, Riordan Hoffman and James Brauneis combined to form a shot put team.
In a league meet on Saturday, January 8 at Franklin Field House, the Stoughton boys were defeated by Foxboro 65-21.
The team appeared to be a little flat with few athletes competing at their best. On the other hand, Foxboro had an excellent meet leading to the lopsided result. There were some notable performances despite the loss. Nick Green ran a personal best in the 2 mile of 10:50 - an excellent time on Franklin's track. Hurdlers Harley David, Patrick Claude and John Eppenstein all ran personal bests. Brandon Alves won the shot put and Greg Boursiquot remained undefeated in the hurdles. Claude and Marcos Baugh cleared 5'2 in the high jump for the first time in a league meet. Others who ran well included Pat Jackman, Eric McPherson and Alec Woolf. Improving in the shot put were Nolan Fraine and Garret McCormick
On the bus ride to Franklin, Stoughton boys were reminded of last year's meet vs Canton which ended in a tie. With no advance information on Canton, all that was known was that the meet would be close. Team members were told that to remember that every split second on the track and every inch in the field might make a difference. Incredibly, the meet ended in a tie for the second straight year 43-43. Stoughton boys performed well, winning 6 of 10 events. Greg Boursiquot won both the hurdles and the dash and placed second in the high jump. Brandon Alves, Riordan Hoffman and James Brauneis swept the shotput. Marlon Crome won the mile and placed 3d in the high jump in a personal best. Paul Solem won the 1000 meters and Eric McPherson won the 300m. Nick Green placed 2d in the 2 mile. Sheldon Oliveira (600m - first varsity pt) and Alex Lorius (55m HH) added 3d place finishes. While every point was critical, maybe Capt. Brauneis throw was even more so. There was a tie for 3d place in the shot put and Stoughton earned the point by virtue of James' second best throw.
Stoughton boys were defeated by Oliver Ames 68-18 in a dual meet at Franklin Field House Saturday.
The boys competed well in several areas, but were overmatched in the distance events where OA had a 24-3 edge. Brandon Alves won the shot put with a state qualifying throw of 42'9" and Alex Lorius won the high jump at 5'4". In an exciting back and forth race Nick Green ran a personal best but lost the 2 mile by a half-second in 10:58.8. Lorius added a 3d place in the hurdles.Other 3d places were newcomer Pat Jackman in the dash, Eric McPherson in the 300, Riordan Hoffman in the shotput, and Marlon Crome in the high jump. Crome also ran well in the mile (5:07) and Paul Solem in the 1000 (2:57).
This year's boys team is led by captains Crome, Solem and James Brauneis. There is a fairly even mix of upper and lower classmen with 15 seniors, 10 juniors, 13 sophomores and 14 freshmen.The team should be more competitive with the other 3 teams in the Davenport division of the Hock. Last year's New England Champion Greg Boursiquot should be a force in the hurdles and other events. Brandon Alves is among the league's best throwers. Crome, Solem and Green are all excellent distance runners. Returning athletes expected to make contributions are seniors Patrick Claude, Allan Raskind, Wayne Reid, Rory Siegel, juniors Josh Dressler, Joey Ialuna, Mark Phan, Mitchell Price and sophomores Harley David, Sheldon Oliviera, Mike Romaine and Alec Woolf. First year team members Terry Smith, Marcos Baugh, Alex Green, Pat Jackman, Alec DeNapoli and Lennox Green have already been impressive in practice.
LADY KNIGHTS LOSE SQUEAKER IN FINAL GAME
LADY KNIGHTS LOSE TO HOLLISTON
GIRLS WIN
LADY KNIGHTS DROP CLOSE ONE
GIRLS SPLIT WEEKEND GAMES
On Saturday, February 12, the team defeated Hingham, 44 - 36. Chrystal Holland led the way with 14 points, and Nicole Daniels had a strong defensive effort with 13 rebounds. Jackie Kuhn had a strong game with 6 steals and 8 points. The team's next game is at home Tuesday against Canton.
The varsity girls basketball team lost to Sharon Friday night, February 11, 63 - 55. Chrystal Holland led the offense with 17 points, while Sydnee Jackson added 16. Nicole Daniels chipped in with 8 points and pulled down 12 rebounds.
Lady Knights Lose to O.A.
LADY KNIGHTS BEAT ATTLEBORO
LADY KNIGHTS BEAT KP
LADY KNIGHTS FALL TO CANTON
LADY KNIGHTS DEFEAT SHARON
LADY KNIGHTS LOSE TO NORTH ATTLEBORO
The varsity girls basketball team fell to No. Attleboro 48-30 on January 14. Chrystal Holland lead the team with 12 points while Nicole Daniels added 6 and Nicole Beauregard played excellent defense and pulled down 6 rebounds.
Lady Knights Lose to Mansfield
LADY KNIGHTS FALL TO OLIVER AMES
The varsity girls basketball team lost to Oliver Ames 64-39 on January 6. Chrystal Holland and Sydnee Jackson lead the offensive effort while Nicole Beauregard and Nicole Daniels had strong defensive games. The team's next game is Tuesday, January 9 versus Mansfield.
LADY KNIGHTS FALL TO FRANKLIN
LADY KNIGHTS DROP ONE TO FOXBORO
LADY KNIGHTS LOSE OPENER
The varsity girls basketball team opened the season on December 14 with a 47 -38 loss to North Attleboro. Junior Chrystal Holland led the offense with 20 points, while sophomore center Nicole Daniels pulled down 12 rebounds to go with 6 points. The team hosts Foxboro Friday, December 17.
Girl's Track Team from Coach Randolph Clarke
At the championship meet on Saturday, February 12, Jade Paul broke her own record in the 600 by running a time of 1:38.94, finishing 2nd overall and scoring 8 points for her team. Ifeoma Okeke finished 3rd in the dash finals, scoring 6 points. Alicia Macomber tied for 4th in the hurdle finals for 3 points. Deirdre Simms had a good mile with a 5:57 time working her way back from a cross country injury. Many of the other girls in the meet set personal best.
On Saturday, January 29, nine Stoughton girls competed at the Reggie Lewis track in Boston. Deirdre Simms was tripped up by another runner in the third quarter of the mile, but still managed to run a 6.09. Julia Quattrucci qualified for states in the 600. Ifeoma Okeke won her heat in the dash. Alicia Macomber led the hurdlers, with Haley Ellertson and Leesa Snyder close behind. Both Ifeoma and Alicia were on the 4x200 relay with Kelly Collins and Jade Paul. Lauren Pinchieri had a season best in the 1000. Outstanding freshman Rachel Berkowsky ran her best 300.
The girls competed in a relay meet on Saturday, January 22, at the Reggie Lewis track in Boston--highlights were the shuttle hurdles finishing 5th overall and winning a medal--Alicia Macomber, Leesa Snyder, Lauren Pinchieri, and Haley Ellertson were the team of hurdlers.
The 4x200 relay qualified for states with a time of 1.55.27. Ifeoma Okeke, Rachel Berkowsky, Jade Paul, and Alicia Macomber were the team members. Nobrina Seng set her p.r. at Reggie throwing the shot put 27'1/2"; Susanna Noe and Julia Quattrucci filled in on the shot put team. The 4x800 team missed states by 16 seconds, but gave it a good try. Deirdre Simms, Lauren Pinchieri, Susanna Noe, and Julia Quattrucci were on that team. The 4x400 team Rachel Berkowsky ( first time running the 400 Ifeoma Okeke), Julia Quattrucci and Jade Paul are still running under the qualifing time for states. In the distance medley Sara Pinchieri(1200)-Niamh Fennessy (400) Carson McGrath (800) and Kerry O'Neil (mile) all ran well.
Two great days of running at Reggie Lewis track for the girls. In Tuesday's (12/28) meet, Ifeoma Okeke ran a 7.74 in the 55m dash to qualify for states. Jade Paul continues to impress in the 600. She broke her own school record by running 1.41.86. On Wednesday (12/29), again at Reggie Lewis, Alicia Macomber broke her own school record in the 55m hurdles finishing first overall with a time of 9.09.The 4x400 relay qualified for states with a time of 4.28.84-Rachel Berkowsky led off and Lauren Pinchieri, Julia Quattrucci and Jade Paul completed the relay. Rachel Berkowsky, Carson McGrath, Kelly Linehan, and Margret Widberg are all coming on strong. The distance runners ran the 600 hundred. Susanna Noe,Kerry O'Neil, Sara Pinchieri, Julia Rodenbush and Niamh Fennessy all ran well.The captains did a fine job with the newer girls competing at Reggie Lewis for the first time-- Deirdre Simms, Lauren Pinchieri, Haley Ellertson,and Kelly Collins.
In our first league meet of the season against Oliver Ames the girls had a tough loss to O.A, 68 to 18. Jade Paul qualified for the state meet in the 600 with a time of 1.45.9. Our lead scorer was Alicia Macomber-2nd in the hurdles 1st in the dash for 8 0f our 18 points. Other noteables Susanna Noe 2nd in the 2 mile-Kerry O'Neil third-Rachel Berkowsky coming on strong in the 600 and leading off the 4x400 relay-Nobrina Seng throwing well in the shot 27 feet 2 1/2 inches.
STOYAC'S C RAIDERS GO TO SUPER BOWL
THE C-RAIDERS:
2010 FIGHTIN IRISH DIVISIONAL CHAMPS
CLAY ANDREWS
DEVLIN CARROLL
DAVID CELLUCCI
ANDREW CREAN
SCOTT CUNNINGHAM
MO DINGLE
PAUL FEENEY
DONNIE FOLEY
CHRIS FOLEY
DENZEL GENTRY
JAKE GIBB
CHRISTIAN HANLEY
OBII IHENACHO
JONATHAN JULIEN
HARRY KIMBALL
COLIN LAMA
ANTHONY PASCARELLI
COLIN PERRY
SEAN PERRY
TIM RAEKE
DOUGIE SEAMAN
ANTOYNE SELMAN
AZAR SWAIN
IZON PRICE-SWAIN
Head Coach-Steve Andrews
Asst.Coach-Mike Carroll
Assistant Coaches-Don Foley, Jack Raeke, Brad Hanley
Matt Woodard
Team Mom-Kerry Lama
They lost a close one 6-0 to King Philip in the Super Bowl.
Congratulations on a sensational season!
8:30 a.m. STOUGHTON/STOYAC 6th grade boys vs. Medway
9:50 a.m. STOUGHTON/STOYAC 4th grade boys vs. Walpole
11:10 a.m. STOUGHTON/STOYAC 4th grade girls vs. Walpole
12:30 p.m. STOUGHTON/STOYAC 8th grade boys vs. Berkley
1:50 p.m. STOUGHTON/STOYAC 5th grade boys vs. Wellesley
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Stoughton Stuffs Bulldogs on Turkey Day, 26-6,
at Anthony M. Sarno, Jr. Football Stadium at Stoughton High
Stoughton's Black Knights kept up their dominence over the Canton Bulldogs in the Annual Thanksgiving game that dates back to 1926. They dominated the hapless Bulldogs, 26-6 in their 85th matchup. The Knights have lost only twice since 1994. Stoughton is now 42-39-4 overall.
Sophomore QB Aaron Calixte took the reins of the Knights, after injuries to senior Sean O'Malley and junior Alex Fernandes. He ran the offense, and threw for a TD (40 yards to Marcus Middleton.) Senior Travis Demko rushed for over 100 yards and had two TD's, much of it behind the lead blocking of Hockomock All-Star and Division I prospect Francis Ike (listed as 6'5 275 lbs.).
Defensively, big plays were made all day by senior Drew Madoff and junior Brandon Alves. Canton's QB in the latter part of the game, Dexter Green, was really their only effective weapon (115 overall yards). Stoughton finishes with an overall 4-7 record, but was in a three-way tie for the lead in the Davenport Division of the Hockomock League with a 3-1 record against the other "small schools."
Good News: Coach Gelly has been REINSTATED
for the Thanksgiving Game!!!!!
KNIGHTS SLAP DOWN EAGLES, 24-7
The Black Knights regained their winning ways and kept their hopes alive for a possible playoff spot, with a 24-7 shellacking over the hapless Sharon Eagles on Saturday, October 30, in a 1 p.m. contest. Travis Demko and Felipe Njeim rushed for TD's. Junior quarterback Dan Eckler tossed his first varsity TD, a 60 yard strike to Marcus Middleton. Colby Calisi grabbed a fumble and romped in for another TD for the Knights. Stoughton (3-5) hosts powerhouse North Attleboro Friday @ 7 p.m. at Anthony M. Sarno, Jr. Field at Stoughton High.
KNIGHTS LOSE HOMECOMING GAME, 42-19
They played even for a quarter, then the bottom fell out. Congrats to Stoughton High seniors Kristen Morris and Atticus Rentsch, Homecoming Queen and King.
KNIGHTS LOSE TO KING PHILIP, 21-0
The Knights failed to generate any offense, and suffered again from a costly turnover in losing to KP. KP was led by rushing TD's by Charles Ruffin and Jake Cox. Chris Cacciola returned a fumble 24 yards for a TD. The Knights host Attleboro at Sarno Stadium at 7 p.m on Friday, October 22.
KNIGHTS LOSE TO OLIVER AMES, 14-8
The Black Knights, who have traditionally crushed OliverAmes, lost a close one Friday night in Easton. An interception, returned as a TD, proved to be the difference in the game. The bright spots were a safety (on a muffed punt in the 3rd quarter), and then a 60 yard TD pass from Junior QB Alex Fernandes (who replaced injured Senior QB Sean O'Malley) to Marcus Middleton (in the 4th) . The Knights had five turnovers against the hapless Tigers, who had lost two straight shutouts prior to their hosting the Knights. Lineback Drew Madoff stood out in an excellent defensive performance by the Knights, with 10 tackles and two sacks. Meanwhile, Oliver Ames claimed first place in the Hockomock Small Division with the win.
(It was only two years ago that Stoughton won 34-0, behind 4 TD passes and a touchdown run by All-Star QB Dan Snyder.) Stoughton visits (4-1) King Phillip Friday night at 7 p.m. in Wrentham.
KNIGHTS LOSE TO MANSFIELD, 35-15
The Hornets stung the Knights secondary on their way to a convincing victory Saturday morning at Anthony Sarno Field at Stoughton High. The only bright spots for the home grid team was a long pass in the fourth quarter, from Sean O'Malley to Alex Fernandes, and a romp into the endzone earlier in the game by Felipe Njeim. Fernandes added an extra point kick, and John Olsen ran for a two point conversion. The 2-2 Knights travel to Oliver Ames next Friday, October 8 @ 7 p.m.
KNIGHTS SHUT OUT FOXBORO, 7-0
Friday, September 24th was a good night for the Knights. Behind the running of Travis Demko (over 100 yards), the Knights shutout a Foxboro team that was hurt by turnovers, and squeaked out a 7-0 win in Hockomock League action.
KNIGHTS DROP SECOND GAME TO SOMERSET, 34-20
A rain-soaked Thursday night nullified Stoughton's run game, and the Black Knights came out on the short end of the stick to Somerset High. The Knights were without Justin Rodriguez and Travis Demko, and lost their most effective receiver, Alex Fernandes, earlier in the game. Still, they hung in to the very end in the pouring rain. Stoughton's offense, led by quarterback Sean O'Malley, got in the endzone three times. O'Malley hit Aaron Calixte on a 27 yard TD score in the second quarter. In the third, Felipe Njeim rushed 13 yards for paydirt. O'Malley hit John Olsen for the two point conversion. Later, in the 4th quarter, O'Malley found Olsen gain for an 18 yard TD. The 1-1 Knights host Foxboro next Friday night at Anthony Sarno Field.
KNIGHTS WIN GRID OPENER, 14-8
Quarterback Sean O'Malley, receiver Alex Fernandes, and running back Travis Demko led the Knights to an opening day win on Saturday, September 11 at Winchester High School.
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER
GIRLS DROP TWO, to KP & CANTON
GIRLS DROP ONE TO FRANKLIN, 5-1
THREE IN A ROW! THEY SHUTOUT FOXBORO, 3-0
Girls Varisty soccer team won their third in a row, defeating Foxboro at home on October 4, 3-0 to avenge an earlier 4-1 loss to them. A first half goal by Mikayla Williams got the ball rolling and Alicia Macomber staked Stoughton to a three goal lead with two second half goals. Steady play by midfielder Adeena Joseph kept the pressure on and another total team effort on defense led by Colleen Flaherty and superb goaltending by Kelsey McDonald, preserved Stoughton's third victory in a row and second at home. Season record is now 3-5 as the team heads to Franklin on Wednesday, 10/6 and back home on Friday, 10/8 vs King Philip.
GIRLS WIN SECOND IN A ROW, DOWNING SHARON 2-1
21 Game Losing Streak Over! Girls Beat Taunton, 4-0
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER
The Boys Soccer team played Foxboro on Monday, October 4, with a 1-1 tie. Stoughton was down 1-0 at half time to the Chieftains until the second half, when Paul Solem crossed the ball to Richard Gonsalves to tie the game 1-1. It was Paul Solem's second assist and Richard Gonsalves's fourth goal on the season. The Knights play Franklin home this Wednesday, October 6, at 3:30 p.m.
The varsity hockey team defeated North Attleboro 2-0 on October 21. Kristen Morris led the offense with 2 goals. Mackenzie Hudson and Lindsey Morrison picked up assists. Christina Bacon and Melanie McFadyen combined for the shutout in goal.
The varsity field hockey team lost a hard fought game to Mansfield, 3-1 on October 18. Alex Cohen, assisted by MacKenzie Hudson scored the goal.. Jackie Kuhn and Kait Greer had strong games at back.
Friday, October 8,the Stoughton Girls' Volleyball team lost to Franklin High School, 3 sets to 0. It was a hard fought match marked by outstanding overall play in which Stoughton lost sets 25-20 and 25-23. Starring for Stoughton in a losing effort were Malykah Lopes with and 5 kills off 7 attacks, Julia Quattrucci with 5 aces on 12 serves, and Andrea Chica with 50 digs.
Stoughton Girls' Volleyball beat Oliver Ames High School 3 sets to 2 on Friday, September 24. After falling behind 2 sets to 0, Stoughton won the next 3 sets to win its first match of the season, and first road win for the Stoughton Volleyball Program! Starring for Stoughton were Malykah Lopes with 10 Kills, Andrea Chica with 36 digs, and Julia Quattrucci, the Stoughton MVP for the game whose saves and never-say-die attitude sparked the team to victory. Stoughton's next match will be Monday evening, September 27, at 6:30 p.m., versus Westwood High School at Stoughton High School. Come and help cheer the team to victory.
BLACK KNIGHTS GOLF TEAM
The Black Knights golf team produced another team best score on September 22, but fell to Sharon by the score of 180 to 159. Brian Ziegler led the team with a 40 followed by freshman Michael Milavec with a 42. The team's scoring was rounded out with Connor Heffernan, Mike Carter, and Josh Rubenstein each shooting 49's.
BOY'S TRACK with Coach Harvey Blonder
Stoughton boys were defeated in a closely fought home meet vs rival Canton 26-33 on Wednesday, October 13, at Houghton's Pond. The Black Knights top three came within 20 seconds of pulling off a 1-2-3 finish which would have sealed a victory, but had to settle for 1-4-5. Senior captain Atticus Rentsch made a strong move on the long hill at 2 miles and extended his lead on the downhill to claim first overall in his second league victory. Atticus' time of 17:48 was the #2 time for Stoughton on the course in the past 4 years. Marlon Crome (18:12) and Nick Green (18:14) ran the 3d and 4th fastest Stoughton times on the course. Freshmen Sean Driscoll (20:39), Alec DeNapoli (21:08) and Matt Boykin (23:12) all ran personal bests for 5K. Driscoll and DeNapoli were 6th and 7th on the varsity team - excellent achievements for freshmen. Kevin Overko ran his fastest time of the season (20:15) as 4th man. The rest of the team results: Chris Scully (21:36), Mark Phan (21:48), Rory Siegel (22:48), Mark McKenna (24:26-PR) and Alec Woolf (24:48-PR)
On Saturday, October 16, the boys competed in the Catholic Memorial Invitational at Franklin Park. Sean Driscoll earned a medal in the freshman 3K race, finishing 47th in 11:55. Alec DeNapoli(12:38) and Matt Boykin (13:34) followed.
In the varsity race it was Rentsch in 17:54, Green in 18:06, Crome (18:31), Overko (21:33) and Phan (21:35)
In both races the competition was stiff and the boys ran on tired legs. With the championship meets coming up, the coaches felt it was more important to run through this meet and save the rest for later. Next up is the Hockomock League Championship at Borderland Park on Oct 30.
Powered by the 1-2-3 finish of the Black Knights top boys Atticus Rentsch, Marlon Crome and Nick Green, Stoughton prevailed 29-30 vs Sharon in an away meet on September 29. The race was held on Sharon's 3 loop course. After the first loop Sharon had the lead with it's top 2 ahead by a few seconds. During the second loop Stoughton's trio took charge and exhibited superior strength by controlling the race the rest of the way. It was senior captain Rentsch's first win in a league meet. Following the top 3 was a strong performance by junior Kevin Overko and freshman Sean Driscoll who were 11th and 12th overall. The boys 5 man "pack time" (time spread between 1st and 5th runner) improved considerably from last week's meet at Foxboro. There the margin was 3:11 vs 2:10 vs Sharon. This is a key to successful cross country teams.
Complete results: 1. Rentsch 16:28 2. Crome 16:30 3. Green 16:33 11. Overko 17:37 12. Driscoll 18:38 18. Chris Scully 19:10 19. Alec DeNapoli 19:16 20. Mark Phan 19:23 24. Rory Siegel 20:18 27. Matt Boynkin 20:44 31. Mark McKenna 21:54 35. Jack D'Addieco 22:43 36. Alec Woolf 22:54 38. Mike Silveira 23:21
A preview of our season:
This year's boys team is led by senior captains Marlon Crome and Atticus Rentsch. We have 17 boys out for the team with a nice mix of upper and lower classmen. 11 boys returned from last year. We hope to be competitive in the new small school division. The team will certainly miss our top distance runner for the past 4 years (Mike Morris) who graduated and is currently running for Emmanuel College. However, captains Crome and Rentsch along with junior Nick Green trained well over the summer and early workouts show they will be among the league's best. We are trying to develop solid 4th and 5th runners who will be key. Freshman Sean Driscoll has been making a strong push to be the teams 4th man which would be quite a feat for a freshman. Others who will be in the mix for the top seven are Kevin Overko, Mark Phan, Chris Scully, Rory Siegel and Tim Daly.
We have had a few informal competitions and last Tuesday was the first official league action - the annual jamboree held at the Sheep Pasture in Easton. Attached are the results of that meet. Other returning runners are Nick Aliquo,Adam Elmowitz, Mike Silviera, and Jack D'Addieco. Newcomers are Daly, Driscoll, Mark McKenna, Alec Woolf, Matt Boykin and Alec DiNapoli
STOYAC POP WARNER FOOTBALL
Stoughton Pop Warner plays the next three weekends at home so please come out and show your support. Two home Mite games on the next three Saturdays beginning 09/18 at 10:00 am and 11:30 am. The A - D divisions play the next three Sundays beginning 09/19 at 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm respectively. All game are played at Community Field in Stoughton behind the Family Dollar at 605 Washington Street.
(from Greg Spohn, Director of Stoughton Pop Warner)
Rob Lynch
Stoughton Golfer--TWO Holes in One!
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STOUGHTON RESIDENTS FINISH FALMOUTH ROAD RACE
Over 30 town residents finished in the recent 37th edition of the legendary Falmouth Road Race on Cape Cod. In order of finish (and with age in parenthesis), here's the great athletes who completed the race: Scott Blumenthal (21), Lisa Andrews (41), Danae Roumis W(23), Gregg Pokraka (42), Brad Stengel (47), Alicia Kelly (24), Russell Opper (51), Kevin Borst (22), Anthony Martini (9), Michaela Martini (16), Mark Woelfel (54). Erik Feist (42), John Laing (34), Dolores Leonardo (57), Carolina Pokraka Sanchez (34), Maria Faria (43), Paul Leary (40), Anne Hadley (50), Lisa Ploss (41), Ryan Woelfel (19), Rachel Mace (13), Timothy Lyons (46), Frank Lyons (48), Sarah Mace (18), Stephen Richard (53), Ann Catalano (42), Adam Chale (44), Monica Martini (12), Erin Laing (35), Taylor MacKinlay (28), Edie Bottner (56), Sheryl Lyons (42), and John Gallagher (68). Congratulations to all!
ZANIBONI PICKED TO UMPIRE
CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME OF COOPERSTOWN DREAM PARK
SERIES--GAME 11
Stoughton's John Zaniboni (third from left), well known to Little League and Babe Ruth players here, umpired the Championship game at Cooperstown Dream Park, which is quite an honor. That morning, two other Stoughton residents, Paul McKeen and Rich Snyder, umpired games, as well.
HOCKEY TRYOUTS
Friends of Stoughton Hockey will be holding free tryouts for its middle school hockey team on Monday, August 23rd and Monday, August 30th from 3:30-4:50 p.m. at Asiaf Arena in Brockton. Tryouts are open to any student attending the O’Donnell Middle School for the 2010-2011 school year. The team will practice 1 day per week and look to defend its division title in the competitive Foxboro Sports Center Middle School League. Players of all ability levels are encouraged to attend tryouts. Interested players should pre-register by contacting coach Buddy O’Neil at 781-344-0920 ( SFD0273@msn.com).
Friends of Stoughton Hockey is a non-profit organization formed by a group of parents in August of 1997 in an effort to assist local Stoughton hockey players with a middle school winter league which the town could no longer offer due to budget cuts. After 13 years, it continues to support youth, middle, and high school hockey programs in the town.
Bettencourt Beats Golden Glove Champ
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Pink Piranhas win STOYAC Girls Softball Bantam Division
Front row (left to right): Megan Barry, Jayme DeBerardinis, Liz Hanson, Taylor Levine
Second row (left to right): Hannah Lacivita, Lisa Ramanauskas, Coach Keith Levine, Maddie Homer, Alyssa Berkowsky, Coach Tracy Homer
Third row (left to right): Emily Barry, Bryanna Teixeira, Maddie Olsen, Sam Malley, Sadie Homer, Coach John Homer
The Pink Piranhas, sponsored by Extra Space Storage, finished in first place overall this year in the STOYAC Girls Softball Bantam Division. Led by their team captain Sam Malley, the team ended their regular season with an impressive record of 9-2 and was seeded first in the playoffs. Although the competition was tough, they defeated the first two teams to make their way into the finals. In a best two out of three series, with the Piranhas winning Game 1, 5-1 and The Yellow Team sponsored by CLR Core Supply (with an 8-2-1 record finishing 2nd during the season) winning Game 2, 14-3, the championship came down to one final deciding game.
The pitcher of the Yellow Team, Shannon Flaherty had her game on. The Pink Piranhas struggled in the first three innings and found themselves trailing by scores of 8-0 after two innings and 14-4 in by the bottom of the fifth. With total team determination and a never quit attitude, they slowly clawed their way back only to find themselves down by four runs thanks to a bases loaded clearing triple by Sam Malley in the 5th inning, to pull within 14-10. After Maddie Olsen shut them down in the top of the 6th, it was the Piranhas last chance for a miracle. With a valiant and furious sixth inning rally and with the tension mounting on both sides, the Piranhas were able to push across the tying run to tie the game 14-14. Then, with bases loaded, two outs and a full count, the Piranhas scored the run they needed to complete the remarkable comeback and win the game 15-14 to take home the first place Bantam title. As one spectator commented following the game, "They don't have a lot of all star players but they do have a lot of heart - and I'd take that any day in a team".
The Pink Piranhas were led this year by excellent first year coaches Tracy Homer, John Homer and Keith Levine who kept the players motivated, focused and having fun throughout the year. The 12-member team included: Emily Barry, Megan Barry, Alyssa Berkowsky, Jayme DeBerardinis, Liz Hanson, Sadie Homer, Hannah Lacivita, Taylor Levine, Sam Malley, Maddie Olsen, Lisa Ramanauskas and Bryanna Teixeira.
The season was capped off by a memorable appearance in annual Fourth of July parade, where all of the kids had the opportunity to decorate their own team "float" and enjoy a little pizza party prior to the parade...Special thanks to Mark and Cherie McGaughey of Unlimited Demolition, who generously donated the use of their truck for the team to participate in this great annual event....Despite the extremely hot weather, a great time was definitely had by all! Great season, Piranhas…Way to go girls!
Stoughton Residents Meet Dustin Pedroia
Bonnie & Mark Wugman / Jessica Rodriguez
(photos submitted by Josh Singer)
Dunks Hosts Little Leaguers at Fenway
Dunkin’ Donuts hosted youth from Stoughton Little League at the Boston Red Sox game on June 13 th, 2010 against the Philadelphia Phillies. The children received tickets in the “Dunkin Dugout” located in the famed Fenway Park Bleachers. Dedicated to local youth and charitable organizations, the “Dunkin’ Dugout” is a special seating section in which Dunkin’ Donuts hosts approximately twenty children at every Boston Red Sox home game.
Top row pictured from left to right: Eric Olson, Vin Maffeo, Meagan Maffeo, Michael Maffeo, Jon Olson, Kyle Gagnon, John Jolley, DJ Gagnon, Brett Cronin, Chance Healey, Josh Cocchi, Myles Duffy (All of Stoughton). Front row pictured from left to right: Alex Iverson, Andrew Iverson, Christopher Leoncello, Brendan Gallagher, Cameron Duffy, Kyle Gallagher, Cian Swierzewski, Darius Polillio, Chris Leoncello Kevin Gallagher (All of Stoughton).
Congratulations to 2010 Stoughton High Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees:
Walter Parshley ('63)
John Farley ('52)
Carlos Silva ('81)
Denise (Fraser) Arney ('79)
Jason Leonard ('02)
Pictured (l to r) Jason Leonard, John Farley, Walter Parshley, and Carlos Silva (AnnMarie Leonard photo)
Track Team Takes Home Two Medals
Stoughton's Boy and Girls track teams competed in a state tournament in Woburn on May 16. They nabbed two medals. The Girls Shuttle Hurdles team of Adrienne Lobrano, Justine Quatrucci, Kelly Collins & Leesa Snyder, finished 6th overall, behind Central Catholic, Natick, Wellesley, Ipswich, and Tewksbury. The Boys Javelin team of Willy McNamara, Nick Palermo, and Nick O'Neil combined to finish 3rd overall, behind Central Catholic and Falmouth.
DUNKS HOSTS O'DONNELL'S CHAMPION HOCKEY TEAM
Dunkin’ Donuts hosted children from the O Donnell Middle School Championship Hockey Team of Stoughton at the Boston Bruins playoff game on Saturday, May 1st against the Philadelphia Flyers. The children received tickets in the Dunkin’ Donuts “KidZone” located at the TD Garden as congratulations for winning their second championship in as many years.
Back row pictured from left to right: Coach Larry Campbell, Adam Potter, Mark Sheehan, Ben Litwack, Zack Swartz, Eoin Doherty, PJ Sheehan, Albert Smith, Justin Phillips, Kenny Carter (All of Stoughton). Front row pictured from left to right: Coach Buddy O'Neil, Jon Barton, John Catrone, Bret Lima, Brandon Lima, Danny Goldberg, Pat Kane, and Drew DiStefano. Dedicated to local youth and charitable organizations, the Dunkin’ Donuts “KidZone” is a special seating section in which Dunkin’ Donuts hosts twenty children at each Boston Bruins home game.
STOUGHTON CONNECTION HELPS POWER SENIOR HOCKEY GOLD!
This year's Massachusetts
Senior Olympic Games over 50 division gold medal winning team.
The participating
players are (front row left to right): Carl Brown, Randolph; Paul Crowley,
Canton ; Mike Cosgrove, Easton; Roy Horan, Easton and Peter Fang. Second row
left to right, Donald Boc, Pat Crowley, Easton; Steve McCloud, Canton; Andy
Mellen, Rockland; Jimmy Richard, John "Toody" Muldoon; back row, Chris
Harris, Plymouth; Howard Greenstein, Easton; "Big John" Sawyer, Stoughton;
Steve Sera, Stoughton; Dan Mark, Easton (Stoughton High's Varsity Hockey Coach). Not pictured:
Kerry Leppo.
This amazing squad has now won the gold 3 out of the last 4
years!!
Congratulations to Stoughton Residents Who Completed the Boston Marathon!
Tamara Beder, Age 36
William Coulter, Age 58
Gregory Johnson, Age 37
Adam Kempner, Age 37
Rebecca Murphy, Age 25
Thomas Stracqualursi, Age 35
Barry Sussman, Age 44
Daniel Yifru, Age 29
Season Ending 4-1 win over Foxboro
Knights Drop Last Regular Season Game to Mansfield
Knights Lose to Foxboro, 10-4
Knights Win 6th Straight, Edging Canton, 2-1
Knights Edge Franklin
Knights Edge North Attleboro, 1-0, Clinch Tourney Birth
Knights win 3rd Straight
Knights Roll over Randolph
On Friday, the Varsity Baseball team defeated Randolph 17-4. Adam Kenney went the distance allowing just 3 earned runs on 4 hits and 9 strikeouts. Trevor Derochea, Alex Fernandes, and Mike Connelly each had two hits a piece.
Knights Shut Out Mansfield
Knights drop 2nd Straight
Sharon Breaks Knights Streak
The Varsity Baseball team was defeated by Sharon, 5-2 on May 2nd. Dan Floro led the offense, going 2 for 3 with two singles. Alex Fernandes played well defensively and pitched 3 solid innings of relief. The team travels to Oliver Ames today (5/3) with Sean O'Malley on the hill and hopes to knock off undefeated Oliver Ames.
Knights Win 5th Straight, 4-2 over KP
On Friday, April 30, the Varsity Baseball team's winning streak went to five after an exciting 4-2 victory over King Philip. Trevor Derochea pitched a gem, going the distance, allowing two earned runs on just two hits while striking out 17. Alex Fernandes led off the bottom of the 4th inning with a triple and scored on a Kyle Connors single to tie the game at 1. With the score tied 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth, Mike Connelly crushed a one-out triple to deep right center field, and was driven in by Dan Floro for the eventual winning run. Pat Jackman added a 2-out single and RBI to make the score 4-2. Trevor struck out the side in the top of the 7th to secure the win.
Knights Win 4th Straight, Blast Randolph 13-3
Knights Shut Out O'Bryant, 11-0
Knights Beat Foxboro, 3-1
Knights Beat Canton, 6-3
Knights Lose to Franklin, 8-3
Knights Drop Squeaker to North Attleboro, 2-1
The Varsity baseball team lost a close game to North Attleboro, 2-1 on April 12. Starter Sean O'Malley went 4+ innings and allowed just 2 runs, both scored in the first inning by North Attleboro. Stoughton answered in the bottom of the first with a 2-out RBI single by freshman Mike Connelly. That was all the scoring for the rest of the game. Kyle Connors came in and pitched 3 scoreless innings, while Trevor Derochea went 2 for 4. The Black Knights look forward to getting back out on the field this Wednesday at home against Franklin.
Knights Lose to Oliver Ames
The Varsity Baseball Team lost to Oliver Ames 12-8. Trevor Derochea went 3 for 4 with 2 runs and 2 RBI, Alex Fernandes went 2 for 3 with 2 runs, 1 RBI, a single, double, & walk, Mike Connelly went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI, and Kyle Connors added a 2-run homerun to deep right field. Adam Kenney also played well for the Black Knights.
Knights Pull Out Victory Over KP
Knights Drop First Game to Sharon, 4-2
Knights Lose to Mansfield, 8-1
Softball Team Loses Pair over the Weekend
Softball Squad Crushes Canton
Softball Team Loses to Franklin
Softball Squad Loses to Attleboro
The Varsity softball team lost to North Attleboro, 15-2 on May 12. Stoughton's offense was led by freshmen Megan Flaherty and Jordan Angelos, who each had two hits. Senior captain Kellie Carmichael had two hits and an RBI.
Softball Squad Loses to Mansfield, 6-3
Softball Squad Loses to OA
Softball Team Loses to KP
Softball Team Drops One to B-R, 6-2
Softball Squad Loses to Canton
Varsity Softball Squad Defeats Franklin, 3-2
Varsity Softball Drops 2-1 Contest to North Attleboro
The Girls Varsity Softball team lost a close game to North Attleboro, 2-1 on April 12. Jesse Olans pitched well, giving up only one earned run. Catcher Molly Zuk had an excellent game behind the plate. The run was driven in on a RBI single by senior captain Kellie Carmichael. Nicole Beauregard was 1 for 2 at the plate. Defensively, Colleen Flaherty, Christiana Areniello and Baily Olsen had good games.
JV Defeats Foxboro, 12-5
The JV softball team defeated Foxboro 12-5 on May 28. Liz Roch led the offense with 3 hits, while Kayla Floro, Amanda Crean, and Shannon Bagley had 2 hits each.
JV Loses to Mansfield, 4-3
The JV softball team lost to Mansfield in a close game, 4-3. Kayla Floro pitched well in defeat, only allowing 4 hits. Amanda Crean and Kelsey Moriarty had the only hits.
JV Splits Weekend Games
JV Scores Comeback Wins against Canton
The JV softball team got 8 runs in the bottom of the 6th, to defeat Canton 11-3 on May 17. Katherine Chlus provided a key bases loaded hit. Kayla Floro made a great throw from right field to throw out a runner at home.
JV Drops One to Franklin
The JV softball team lost to Franklin 10-2. Krissy Payne and Jessica Freitas had excellent games defensively.
JV Drops Close One to NA, 2-0
The JV softball team lost a close game to North Attleboro 2-0. Jackie Kuhn made an outstanding catch in right field. Christina Bacon, Kayla Floro, Tiffany Sullivan, Liz Hickman and Kelsie Moriarty had hits.
JV CRUSHES MANSFIELD
The JV softball team defeated Mansfield 12-1 on May 5. Jessica Freitas led the offense with 3 hits, while Tiffany Sullivan and Ashley Gibson had 2 hits each.
JV LOSES TO OA
The JV softball team lost to Oliver Ames 16-10. Amanda Crean led the offense with 2 hits. Tiffany Sullivan made an outstanding catch in right field.
JV Loses to KP
The JV softball team lost to King Philip on Friday, April 30, 21-0. The Knights were held to just one hit, by Elizabeth Casano.
JV Drops Close One to Sharon, 3-2
JV Teams Shuts Out Quincy, 13-0
The JV softball team beat Quincy 13-0 on April 27. Kayla Floro pitched well, only allowing 2 hits. Liz Roch led the offense with 3 hits.
JV Team Splits Vacation Week Games
JV Whips Canton, 16-0
The JV softball team beat Canton 16-0 on April 15. Kayla Floro pitched a no hitter, while Krissy Payne led the offense with 3 hits.
JV Squad Loses to Franklin
The JV Softball team lost to Franklin, 18-6 on April 14. Hannah Carpenter had two hits, while Ashley Gibson made an outstanding play at third base.
JV Team Drops One to North Attleboro
The JV softball team lost to North Attleboro 11-1 on April 12. Katherine Chlus and Heather Baeta had 2 hits each.
JV Team Loses to Oliver Ames
The JV softball team lost to Oliver Ames 22-7. Tiffany Sullivan led the offense with 2 hits.
JV TEAM LOSES TO KING PHILIP
The JV softball team lost to King Philip 10-2 on April 5. Liz Roch, Liz Hickman, and Ashley Gibson had the only hits.
JV Team Drops Opener to Sharon
The JV softball team lost to King Philip 10-2. Liz Roch, Liz Hickman, and Ashley Gibson had the only hits.
BOYS TRACK
Knights Drop Meet to North Attleboro
No. Attleboro defeated Stoughton 108-28 on April 27. Captains Willy McNamara, Mike Morris, Spencer McKay and Matt Rodenbush scored 22 of the boys points. McNamara extended his league leading throw in the javelin to 168'3" and placed second in the triple jump (38'3.25). Mike Morris won the mile in 4:47 and then added a second place in the 2 mile in a personal best 10.22. Each added a second place finish as did McKay(400m hurdles 60.9 pr) and Rodenbush (2.07.8 in the 800). Steffan Jackson was second in the long jump (17'11") and third in the 110 High Hurdles (19.2) and Dennis McCormick got 3rd in the 2 mile (12.06)
Knights lose to King Philip
Stoughton boys were defeated by KP 82.3-53.7 at King Philip. The meet did have bright spots for the Black Knights. Top scorers were captains Willy McNamara, Mike Morris, Matt Rodenbush and Spencer McKay. Nice performances by the high hurdle crew of Steffan Jackson, Patrick Claude and Jordan Ricci. Also, some excellent jumps by the Stoughton boys and a personal best in the javelin by Nick Palermo.
GIRLS TRACK
Nothing Reported
Freshman McKeen Helps Emmanuel College Men's Volleyball Team
Alex McKeen, a Stoughton resident, is seeing significant playing time for the Emmanuel College Volleyball team. The Saints of Emmanuel are currently ranked #10 for Division III colleges in the country. This years ranking is the highest ever for the program. Alex is one of only three freshman on the team that is heavy with upper classmen, beating out over two dozen potential candidates. McKeen notched 7 kills and 8 digs in a 3-0 win on March 18 over Wentworth Institute of Technology.
A graduate of Xaverian High School, Alex was a 3 year starter for their volleyball team. He helped lead Xaverian to their first Catholic Conference championship in volleyball in close to 10 years. He is majoring in chemistry and education at Emmanuel and has aspirations to someday return to Xaverian to teach and coach their volleyball program.
Snyder's Stoughton wishes Alex "GOOD LUCK" on and off the volleyball court.
(posted 3/19/10 @ 6:30 p.m.)
OMS Soccer Club Playoffs and Finals on March 12th
3-4:30 p.m. at the OMS Gym.
I encourage you all to come and watch your students, past students, and future Stoughton High School athletes on Friday March 12th. This is the first season of the OMS Soccer Club and it has been a great experience for both the boys and girls in grades 6-8. They have been able to learn what it means to be a part of a team and more importantly, they have be able to prepare themselves for what is means to participate in a sport at the high school level. They have worked hard on the fundamentals and team tactics of soccer. Both the boys and girls have one practice a week with games on Fridays. They have learned to dressed up for game days and to understand the true meaning of sportsmanship. You can view the roster, schedule and stats on the website posted in the signature of this article.Thanks and see you on Friday March 12th from 3-4:30 p.m.
(wickedlocal.com photo)
SHS Junior BOURSIQUOT WINS STATE HURDLE CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Wicked Local STORY HERE)
THIRD ANNUAL BLACK KNIGHT
GRIDIRON CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT
June 24, 2010
Starting @ 8 a.m.
Easton Country Club
for information, contact Stoughton High Football Coach Greg Burke (gregoryburke@verizon.net)
1987 Stoughton High Grads Michelle Doherty and Sheila Campbell are planning a Field Hockey Reunion on March 13th, for former players. Come back and share memories of your Black Knights and coach Dan Mark. It's all happening at The Last Shot, Rt. 138 in Stoughton. The fun starts at 7 p.m. No admission charge. Share some food and drinks with old friends!
Fourth Annual Guns N' Hoses Hockey Game
February 27 at 8 p.m. the Stoughton Police and the Stoughton Fire Dept. will face off in the 4th Annual Guns N' Hoses Hockey Game. The two teams will meet at the Canton Sportplex, where the Fire Dept hockey team hopes to get in the win column for the first time on the ice. Although the Fire Dept. owns the police on the football field (4-0), the hockey team has yet to find the right combination to beat the police on the ice (0-3).
In the first three games, the SFD squad has only managed to find a way past goalie John Bonney once. Lt. Jack Macomber has the lone goal against the police. Not good news for the Hose Jockeys, Lt. Macomber of the Stoughton Fire Dept. is also Major Macomber in the Army National Guard and is currently deployed to Iraq. Not having Macomber on the ice takes away from their offense, but also leaves a gaping hole in the defense. Losing three years in a row to the police does not sit well with the fire department. The police are sure to face a motivated Fire Dept. team this year.
Regardless of the record and goals scored, the Guns N' Hoses Benefit Hockey Game has proven to be a great community event. Even with the goodwill the game is intended to provide, both teams are proud and motivated and their competitive side always comes out during the game. Friends before the game and friends after the game, neither team is willing to give up an inch of ice during the game. The two departments work close together on Stoughton's streets, but with bragging rights at stake we can expect a competitive and spirited hockey game.
The real winners at the end of the night will be Stoughton's youth hockey players. The hockey game will raise money for Friends Of Stoughton Hockey (FOSH). The Friends of Stoughton Hockey entity is a non-profit organization which was formed by a group of parents back in August 1997 in an effort to assist local Stoughton hockey players with a middle school winter league, which the town could no longer offer due to budget cuts. FOSH has continued strong over the past twelve years, making it affordable for middle school kids to play. The middle school plays a full season of hockey in the Junior High League in Foxboro from September through April. FOSH also organizes a yearly alumni night. All donations and proceeds to FOSH are used to maintain the organization. Donations are used to provide up to six $500 scholarships for graduating varsity seniors, to assist with ice fees and programs, and to provide an annual banquet for all middle school, JV and varsity players and their families.
Admission to the game is free; donations are accepted at the door. A silent auction will also be held during the game. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Donations or items for auction can be made by contacting Buddy O'Neil at sfd0273@msn.com or Laura Sheehan at friendsofstoughtonhockey@hotmail.com . For more information on Friends of Stoughton Hockey visit www.stoughtonhockey.org . This is a community event you don't want to miss!
Local Boxer Captures Southern N.E. Gold Gloves Title
Sean Bettencourt, a 2008 graduate of Stoughton High, trounced his first two opponents, and is using his fists to make a name for himself. The athlete---who has only three months training under his belt--won the Southern New England Golden Glove championship last Friday night (1/29/10) in Fall River, with a second round knockout. He had knocked down his opponent earlier in the first round. Bettencourt tells Snyder's Stoughton that he used to get in backyard fights, but his life turned around when he was introduced to boxing trainer Joe Ennis, a Stoughton native. After only three months training, he was signed by champion-maker and former boxer Tony Petronelli (Marvin Hagler, Robbie Simms). With Petronelli as his manager, Bettencourt is moving on Tuesday night, February 9, in Lowell deeper in the Golden Gloves. Maybe turning pro could be down the road. Stoughton wishes Sean the best of luck!!
STOUGHTON TRACK TEAM COULD BE ELIMINATED NEXT YEAR
The Hockomock League has notified Stoughton High School Athletic Director Ryan Donahue that the current outdoor track is not adequate for hosting meets next year (2011 fiscal year). The town could spend $100,000 to renovate the tracks (there will be an article in Annual Town Meeting for this), or could spend money for transportation to a new "home" track. If money is not allocated, track could be eliminated. The track was built in the 1980's. Donahue told the School Committee, in a letter dated December 4, "Whiule walking the track, I noticed that there were some serious issues with the condition it is in, and the potential problems that could occur down the road if these issues were not addressed." The Hockomock League wrote in an evaluation of the track: "If significant repairs are not made before the start of the 2011 season, it is the recommendation of the Hockomock League Track Committee that no home meets be scheduled at Stoughton High School." . Many Stoughton athletes have paid for college through their efforts on the track. Eliminating it should be a last resort. Getting support to pass the article at town meeting should be the goal right now. Let's take the baton and start running!
5th Grade Boys Take Title in Easton
The Stoughton 5th grade boys travel basketball team took the 2009 title in the Easton Holiday Tournament. The team, which has been together since October, took advantage of the break in their regular Metro West League schedule to enter the tournament as a way of staying sharp during the long lay off. During the tournament they finished pool play with an undefeated 3 and 0 record. In game 1, the Stoughton boys faced a tough Westwood team, and despite being down by 7 points during the 2nd half, they stuck together and held on for a 1 point victory, 34-33. Next up on Saturday was a tough hometown squad from Easton. The Stoughton boys put together their most complete effort of the season so far and won 39-22. On Sunday the boys faced a Hingham team that was looking for the 1st win of the tournament, but the boys competed and held on for a 30-26 victory. After the game they learned that they would face the same Westwood team from game 1 for the
tournament championship the next day. When they arrived at the gym the players knew that they were in for a tough game. The 2 teams fough back and forth during the 1st half and Stoughton found themselves down by 2 at the end of the half. As the 2nd half opened the Westwood team took it to the Stoughton boys and stretched the lead to 11 points. But during a timeout the coaches reminded the boys that their are no 11 point plays in basketball so they would have to do it the hard way, score a basket and then get a defensive stop. The boys took this advice and began to chip away at the lead eventually tying the game and then taking a lead. The Westwood team would not quit though and tied the game at 43 with under a minute to play. Westwood had an opportunity for the go ahead score but outstanding defense by the Stoughton team led to a break away layup by forward Colin Lama who was fouled with 3 seconds to go. The Westwood coaches tried to ice
Colin before the 1st foul shot which was then barely missed. The Westwood coach then used his final timeout to continue the icing process. Colin then stepped to the line for the second shot and with the entire crowd watching and holding their breath he swished it like there was never a question, giving Stoughton the lead and the win 44-43.
Colin Lama was not the only player that stepped up for the Stoughton team. Each player contributed during the 4 games. Ryan Dolinsky and Matt Gallagher took turns manning the point and directing traffic. Ryan Sullivan, Xavier Rashid, Colin O'Neil, and Obii Ihenacho were the wing players who provided great defensive effort and slashing offense. Down low doing the dirty work rebounding and making sure their were no easy baskets were Tim Raeke, Cam Gomes, Jared Maher, and Derek Lamparelli. It was a shame that teammate Alex Richards was on vacation during this tournament as he would have been an asset as well.
The boys now must put this hard earned tournament championship aside as they now turn their attention to the rest of their Metro West schedule which resumes January 3rd in Walpole.
Knights Lose Close One, Season Finished
15th ranked Knights face 2nd Ranked Milton
The underdog Black Knights (11-9) meet the Milton High School hoop squad (16-4) in the First Round of the 2010 MIAA South Division Two Basketball playoffs. The game will be at Milton High on February 24 @ 7 p.m. GOOD LUCK KNIGHTS! (Playoff Brackets)
Knights split Walpole Hoop Classic
The Stoughton High Black Knights split two games in the Walpole Hoop Classic. They lost a heartbreaker, 53 to 52, to Needham in the opening round on Saturday, February 13. Kyron Tisdale had 18 points. But, they won the conslolation game Monday night, February 15, over Walpole 65 to 48. Mike Holland had 17 points and 16 rebounds and Aaron Calixte had 16 points and 5 assists. They finished the regular season with an 11-9 record. MIAA Tournament pairings will be released Friday morning. Holland was named to the All-Tournament team.
Knights Qualify for State Tournament
Knights lose to Canton
Knights Stun First Place Franklin
Knights lose in Double OT
Knights lose to Mansfield
The varsity boys basketball team lost to Mansfield Wednesday night 68 to 54. Kris Joyce led all scorers with 22 points and Mike Holland finished with 10 points and 15 rebounds.
Knights Win Streak Continues
Knights Beat King Philip, 71-61
Knights Crush Sharon
Varsity boys basketball team beat Sharon Tuesday, January 19, 70 to 44. All eleven players scored with Kris Joyce having a game high of 18 points. Mike Holland had another double double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Freshman Aaron Calixte chipped in offensively with 10 points of his own. The Black Knights have improved their record to 6-5 by winning 5 of their last 6 games.
Knights Win OT Thriller vs. Foxboro
Knights Beat Canton, 61-51
Knights Lose to Undefeated Franklin Squad, 70-60
Knights Beat Brockton and Brighton!
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Knights lose to Mansfield, 78-66
Knights Drop Contest to OA in OT
Kris Joyce poured in 26 points, but the Black Knights came up short in OT before a sold out Stoughton High crowd. A turnover with 22 seconds left sealed the home team's fate. Also doing oustanding work Friday night (12/18) were Kevin Bui (14 points) and Nick O'Neil (11 points).
Knights lose to King Philip
Black Knights Hoop Squad Opens Season with Win
The varsity boys basketball team opened the season with a 65 to 41 victory over Sharon, Friday night, December 11. Junior Kris Joyce led all scorers with 15 points, freshman Aaron Calixte had 11 points and junior Kyron Tisdale chipped in with 10 points. Next game is at King Philip High School on Tuesday,December 14.
Holding the trophy from Petruzziello Plaza Dedham Tournament are (l to r): Stoughton High School's Tri-Captains (L – R) Pat Jordan, Jeff Johnston, and Matt Sera. (Ken Johnston photo)
Knights Fall Short of Playoff Hopes
Knights Beat Bishop Feehan, 3-1
The varsity hockey team defeated Bishop Feehan 3-1. Patric Jordan led the offense with 2 goals, while Dan Campbell scored the other goal.
KNIGHTS CRUSH FOXBORO
The varsity hockey team trounced Foxboro 7-2 on February 13. Brian Ziegler led the offense with his first career, 3 goal "hat trick". Pat Jordan, Jordan RIcci, Dave Campbell, and Trevor Derochea added single goals. In two games against Foxboro, the Knights outscored then, 13-3.
Knights Shut Out North Attleboro, 3-0
The varsity hockey team defeated North Attleboro 3-0. Dan Campbell, Phil Falkof, and Pat Jordan had the goals. John Sawyer picked up his first career shutout in goal.
Knights Shut Out by OA, 3-0
The varsity hockey team lost a hard fought game to Oliver Ames 3-0. John Sawyer was outstanding in goal, making 30 saves.
Knights Beat Middleboro
The varsity hockey team defeated Middleboro 5-2. Patric Jordan led the offense with a 3 goal hat trick, while Jordan Ricci and Josh Potter (1st varsity goal) scored the other goals. Tim Hanson made several key saves in picking up the win.
Knights lose to Canton, 2-0
The varsity hockey team lost to Canton 2-0. John Sawyer had 26 saves in goal. Josh Potter and Steve Descoteaux were solid on defense.
Knights lose to Franklin
The varsity hockey team lost a tough game to Franklin 5-1. Dan Campbell, assisted by Pat Jordan scored the goal. Time Hanson had 27 saves in goal.
Knights Lose to KP, 3-2
The varsity hockey team lost a hard fought game to King Philip, 3-2 on January 23. Dan Campbell and Jeff Johnston scored the goals. John Sawyer was outstanding in goal, making 34 saves.
Knights beat Foxboro, 6-1
The varsity hockey team defeated Foxboro 6-1 on January 20. Pat Jordan, Phil Falkof, Dan Campbell, Jeff Johnston, Larry Hixon, and Steve Descoteaux (1st Varsity goal) scored the goals. Tim Hanson picked up the win in goal.
Knights Drop Pair over weekend
Knights Defeat N. Attleboro, 5-2
Nights Drop a Pair
Knights lose to Franklin, 10-1
The varsity hockey team lost to Franklin 10-1 on January 2nd. Phil Falkof, assised by Dan Campbell, scored the lone goal.
Knights Stun Brockton, 3-2
The varsity hockey team defeated Brockton in the championship game of the Petruzziello Plaza, Dedham Tournament, 3-2. Dan Campbell, Ricky Connaughton (his first varsity goal) and Phil Falkof scored the goals. John Sawyer played well in goal, picking up his first career varsity win.
Black Knights beat Dedham, 2-1
Black Knights lose to KP, 5-1
The varsity hockey team lost to King Philip 5-1 on December 24. Phil Falkof, assisted by Jeff Johnston scored the goal. John Sawyer played well, making 30 saves in his first varsity start in net.
Black Knights Ice Squad Opens with Win
Canton Superintendent of Schools Dr. John D'auria made the mistake of betting Dr. Marguerite Rizzi on the Thanksgiving Day game. John is seen here wearing a Stoughton Black Knights shirt Monday, since his team lost, 25-0! Dr. Rizzi was relieved, saying she wouldn't look good in Canton Bulldog green.
Stoughton Fire beats Police, 19-15
The third annual police and firefighters flag football game had the same outcome as the others---the fire department won. But, this time the police gave them a tough game, leading right until the end. The game was played Sunday afternoon at Community Field. The police took a 2-0 lead on a safety, and then increased that lead with Joe Zabinski's rushing TD, 8-0. But the fire department came back quickly, answering with a Mike Carroll to Tim Guiotte bomb, closing it to 8-6. Then, Eric Feist had a long run for a TD, and Zabinski ran for the extra pointing, making it 15-6. After that, the firefighters took charge, scoring two touchdowns (a Jay McNamara run, a Tim Carroll extra point, and a bomb--Carroll to Carroll-- from Mike to Tim, to make it 19-15.)
Congratulations to the Stoughton High Black Knights cheerleading squad for their third place finish in the State Finals at Reggie Lewis Center in Boston on Sunday, November 22!! They also had second place finish at Taunton High on Sunday, November 15, to get them to the State Finals. Great job, Knights!
FUTURE OLYMPIANS?
Eliana Gropman, granddaughter of Leon and Marlene Saperstein, formerly of Stoughton, and now living in Surprise, AZ, recently won the Gold Medal at the 2009 Pro Am Jr. Olympic Competition at Lake Placid, N.Y. Eliana and her ice dancing partner, Ian Somerville, both 8, won the coveted award in their classification, Pre-Juvenile. They attend the Wheaton Ice Skating Academy in Wheaton, MD. They are recipients of three Gold medals and two Silver medals in competitions this year. Eliana, the daughter of Dr. Andrea and Barry Gropman of Silver Spring, MD. is a third grader at the Jewish Primary Day School of Greater Washington, where she is an outstanding student. In 2006, Dr. Andrea Gropman was inducted into the Stoughton High School Hall of Fame. This past April, her brother, Dr. David Saperstein of Phoenix Az. was also inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Saperstein family has much to be proud of. Leon says, “you can take me out of Stoughton, but you can’t take Stoughton out of me." They lived in the community for 37 years Leon tries to keep up with the local news.
ROTHSTEIN GETS BIG RESULTS
Rachel Rothstein, a fitness trainer at the Striar YMCA, recently took second place in the Plymouth Rock Ironman Distance Triathlon. Rothstein, who is an excellent trainer, and a very personable young woman, got some kudos from her boss. Serah Selmon, Health and Fitness Director at the Striar Old Colony YMCA, told Snyder's Stoughton, "Rachel is an extremely talented individual who does not feel comfortable talking about her accomplishments. Her 26 marathons, multiple triathlons, and both living and teaching a healthy lifestyle, and wellness principles, are an inspiration to all. People should know all that she has accomplished and her 'no excuses' style can mean big results and positive changes for her clients and our general YMCA members alike." Rachel is leading the Wednesday morning 5:30 a.m. group workout for people enrolled in "smallest winner" to try to help stack her team. Call Serah @ 781-341-2016 x130 for information.
STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS 2009/2010
Knights Make Bulldogs Turkeys, 25-0
The Stoughton Black Knights wrapped up a tough season with a sweet Thanksgiving day victory over the Canton Bulldogs. The game was a defensive battle, tied 0-0 at the half. But, the Knights took over in the third quarter and never looked back. Shining brightly was Senior Receiver Matt Green, who made a couple of fantastic catches, and had three TD receptions on the afternoon; Senior QB Willie McNamara who was on the mark all day, tossing three touchdowns, and connecting on all six of his passes; Running Backs Spencer McKay and Travis Demko, and Junior John Olsen, who had an interception for a touchdown to seal it in the 4th quarter. What a game! Stoughton residents came out in support of their team in astounding numbers, with twice as many spectators as the hometown Bulldogs. Faces in the crowd included Supt. of Schools Dr. Marguerite Rizzi, retired Supt. of Schools Anthony Sarno, SHS Principal Brett Dickens, and School Committee members Tom Colburn and Dr. Erdem Ural. What a nice way to end the season!
Knights Whip Sharon, 35-13
The Black Knights clobbered the Eagles Sunday afternoon at Sharon High School, with a 35-13 drubbing. Travis Demko opened the scoring early with a 70 yard romp. . After Sharon's Brad Asnes burned the Knights with a 75 yard kickoff return, it was pretty much all Knights All Day. Long passes from QB Willie McNamara to Matt Green, set up anorther Demko TD run, this one 2 yards. Cleveland White followed that with a 38 yard TD reception from McNamara. White got another TD, on a 15 yard pass from McNamara. McNamara closed out the Knights scoring with a 15 yard TD run. Alex Fernandes added successful extra point kicks after all five touchdowns. McNamara also had an interception. The only losers (besides the Eagles) were the fans, who were soaked for $6 admission tickets for adults and $4 for kids. The stands were inaccessible due to flooding rainwater. It was truly an embarassment for Sharon---even more so than what was on the field. Stoughton's record moves to 2-8, and they finish the season on Thanksgiving morning at Canton High.
Knights Battle Undefeated Franklin Tough,
Lose 21-7
The Black Knights gave it all they had, battling an undefeated Franklin team, and the Swine Flu, and succumbing, 21-7. The game was 6-0 Franklin at the half, as the defense played immense most of the night. Franklin took at 14-0 lead, before Stoughton cut the lead in half, with a drive highlighted by Willie McNamara's passing, receiving of Matt Green and Alex Fernandes, and the running of Travis Demko. Demko scored on a 1 yd TD, and Fernandes added the extra point. The same combo drove the ball from their own two yardline to the opponent's red zone with less than a few minutes left of the game, but they came up short. What an inspiring performance by the home team at Sarno Field.
Knights Win!!!! 33-13 over Oliver Ames!!
Stoughton's gutsiest player finally has a win under his belt, in his tenth varsity start over two years. Senior QB Willie McNamara led the Knights to their first victory this year, over a winless Oliver Ames squad in Easton Friday night. Highlights included a 58 yard pass from McNamara to Matt Green, a 4 yard pass from McNamara to Spencer McKay, and touchdown runs by Travis Demko (6 and 1 yds), and Green (28 yards). The Knights could real off a mini-winning streak, as they are competitive with Sharon, Canton and others on the upcoming schedule. In fact, the Knights have been competitive in most games this season. They were tied with Mansfield and Foxboro after the first half, for instance. In a tough year, this Knights squad never gave up, and we're really proud of their winning performance last night! Green also had two picks on defense. What a game!
Knights Lose to Foxboro, 20-7
The Knights played Foxboro tough the first half. Highlight of the game was a successful drive, culminating with a nine yard TD pass from QB Willie McNamara to receiver Alex Fernandes. Fernandes then made the extra point kick. Earlier in the first half, the Knights could possibly have taken the lead, when they recovered a blocked punt at the Foxboro 7 yard line. After three unsuccessful plays--allowing the first quarter clock to expire with the winds behind their backs--the coaching staff decided to try a 20 yard field goal into a massive wind, instead of faking it, trying an option play, or other trick. The field goal attempt stayed two feet off the ground, and the Knights lost their best opportunity for early momentum. It was a deciding point in the game. The Knights once again played an opponent tough, but came away empty-handed.
Knights lose to Somerville, 35-14
It was a tough night for the (0-4) Knights. Highlights included a 15 yard TD pass from Willie McNamara to Alex Fernandes, and a 76-yard pass from MacNamara to Matt Green. Alex Fernandes also kicked both extra points. Knights host Foxboro Friday, October 16 @ 7 p.m. at Sarno Field.
Knights Lose to Mansfield, 34-12
The defense played tougher than the score would indicate. Highlights of the game were a 72 yard pass from Willie McNamara to Alex Fernandes, and a TD and over 100 yards rushing by Travis Demko.
Knights Lose to North Attleboro, 20-0
The Black Knights got as close as the NA 5 yard line, but couldn't punch it in. Kudos to senior co-captain Willie McNamara. He is one of the grittiest and gutsiest players I've seen at Stoughton High. Playing quarterback, defensive back, and kicker---he takes a beating, and keeps on going. Amazing.
Black Knights Football Team Loses Opener, 20-7
A young Stoughton Black Knights grid squad dropped their home opener to Winchester Friday night at Anthony L. Sarno field, 20-7. The highlights included a TD pass from QB Willie McNamara to Receiver Matt Green, and a fumble recovery from Matt Hagerty. The Knights play in Attleboro Thursday night. The game is not being played on the weekend due to the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashonah.
FALL TRACK ROUNDUP
with Coach Harvey Blonder
Stoughton Splits First Meet
Stoughton hosted a non league meet vs Coyle Cassidy and Cardinal Spellman today at Houghton's Pond. The boys had a split decision, beating Spellman but falling to Coyle Cassidy. Mike Morris led a 3 man pack at the mile, but was overtaken by Coyle's top 2 boys. Matt Rodenbush and Marlon Crome placed 7th and 9th overall. The Black Knights got a great effort from new team member Nick Green who finished 11th. Rounding out the varsity team were Mike Meagher,Bryan Carter and Dennis McCormick. Attached are the complete results. The team's captains are Morris and Rodenbush.
Field Hockey
The JV field hockey team defeated Foxboro 2-1. Taylor Goodrich led the offense with 2 goals.
The Varsity field hockey team lost to Canton 6-3. Jessica Angelos, Molly Zuk (her 1st varsity goal), and Lindsey Morrison scored the goals.
The Varsity field hockey lost a hard fought game to King Philip 2-1 on October 9. Lindsey Morrison scored the goal, assisted by Nicole Beauregard. Justine Quattrucci, Mikaela Byron and Kellie Carmichael played well on defense. Beena Patel had 12 saves in the loss.
The jv field hockey team shutout Canton 4-0. Kayla Floro, Taylor Goodrich, Nicole Barton, and Amanda Crean scored the goals. Christina Bacon had the shutout in goal.
The varsity field hockey team tied Franklin, 1-1 on September 25. Lindsey Morrison scored the goal, assisted by Jessica Angelos. Mikaela Byron, Kelly Carmichael and Megan Guerard played well at back. Beena Patel had 9 saves in goal.
The jv field hockey team lost to Franklin, 1-0.
The varsity field hockey team lost a hard fought game vs North Attleboro 2-1 on September 23. Kristen Morris scored her first varsity goal, assisted by Jessica Angelos.
The varsity field hockey team improved to 2-1-1, with a 2-1 win over Hingham on September 17. Lindsey Morrison and McKenzie Hudson scored the goals. Beena Patel played well in goal for the win.
The jv field hockey team played well, but lost to Oliver Ames 1-0.
The Varsity Field hockey team tied King Philip 1-1 on September 14, on a goal by Justine Quattrucci. Melanie McFadyen played well in goal.
The Varsity field hockey team opened their season with a 3 to 1 victory over Sharon. McKenzie Hudson led the offense with 2 goals, while Melissa Romaine scored the other. Beena Patel picked up her first varsity win in goal.
Chinatown Restaurant GM Victor Lee played at Fenway Park on July 31
BROWN UNIVERSITY SIGN'S PARSONS FOR COACHING POSITION
Brown University Women's Basketball Coach Jean Marie Burr has recently announced the addition of Jonathan Parsons to her staff. Parsons joins the Bears from the University of New Haven, where he spent a year as a Volunteer Assistant Coach, while also serving as the Graduate Assistant for NCAA Compliance and Student Development.
"I am absolutely thrilled to have this opportunity to join Coach Burr's staff here at Brown and help the Bears continue the drive for a 7th Ivy League Championship," said Parsons, a Stoughton High school grad. "I'd like to thank both Debbie Chin (New Haven's Director of Athletics) and Jessica Smith for a great year full of learning and new experiences at New Haven."
In his time at UNH, Parsons helped guide the women's basketball program to a record of 16-13 (10-12 NE-10) and its first ever Northeast-10 play-off berth and quarterfinal appearance. Parsons duties included, but were not limited, to on-campus recruiting, scouting opponents, evaluating prospective student-athletes, directing basketball clinics, and coordinating the online film exchange.
Prior to New Haven, Parsons spent four years at Sacred Heart University with the Pioneers Men's Basketball Program. He was the head student manager during that time under Head Coach Dave Bike. He coordinated film exchange for three seasons, assisted in ticket operations and team meals. He also served as an Assistant Director of the Nike/SHU Men's Basketball Summer Camp for two years, and worked women's basketball camps at both Sacred Heart and Saint Francis University.
Additionally, Parsons has coaching experience with the Connecticut Breeze (now the Connecticut Premier) AAU 16 and under girls basketball program, where he was an assistant for two summers. He helped lead the program to two AAU National Championship appearances (2007, 2008). He assisted in the development of both guard and post players, helping place players in programs such as the University of Hartford, Saint Joseph's University, and Assumption College.
A native of Stoughton, MA, he earned his Bachelor's of Science degree in Sport Management and Finance from Sacred Heart in 2008, and his Master's of Science degree in Management of Sport Industries from New Haven in 2009. Jonathan is a great kid, from a wonderful family. His sister Kim is a former gymnast, his mom Joyce is a former president of P.O.P.S., and his father Bob was Chairman of the 4th of July Events for decades in the town. We wish him well in his new endeavor!
STOUGHTON PLAYERS COME UP BIG IN BAY STATE GAMES
Southeast Soccer team, coached by Mike Madden from Milton, and and his assistants Jeffrey Camara from Bridgewater (formerly from Stoughton), Paul Pinheiro and Jason Pinheiro both from Stoughton, won the gold medal in soccer at the bay State Games. Stoughton players on the team included Matthew Vargas center defender (3rd year playing in the Bay state games) and Michael Vulakh goalie (first year playing in the Bay State Games).
Also in the Bay State Games, Erica Batchelder, SHS Class of 2009, and Crystal Holland, SHS Class of 2012, led the Southeast Women's Basketball squad, and SHS Class of 2009 Edwin Saladin, seniors Gladimy Saladin and Michal Holland led the Southeast Mens Basketball squad.
Senior Chris Cadigan finished sixth overall in the shotput. SHS Senior Willie McNamara finished fourth overall in the boy's javelin. Chrissy Hrenko, 23, finished first in the Women's javelin throw. SHS Senior Trevor Derochea led the Southeast Men's baseball team on the mound, and at the plate.
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)
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."
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!
and still more hoop champs.......
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.
STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS 2008/2009
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.
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
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
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.
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!!!
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.
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
The varsity girls basketball team played in the Milton Holiday Tournament over vacation. In the opening round game Erica Batchelder scored a game high 33 points to lead Stoughton to a 66-50 victory over Taunton. Chrystal Holland and Jessica Angelos chipped in with 19 combined points. In the championship game, Stoughton fell to milton 57-39. Once again Erica Batchelder led the team with 14 points. The team's next game is at home Tuesday against Canton.
Swim Season Over For Girls & Boys Teams
GIRLS, BOYS LOSE SQUEAKER TO CANTON
GIRLS WIN FIRST MEET vs. OA!
The boys also gave a great show against a team with three times as much depth. Although the boys could only fill one lane each race against three lanes from OA, there were PR's in almost every race. The final score was Oliver Ames 84, Stoughton 64. Devin Shanafelt placed first for the boys with a personal best time of 1:18.96. Devin also placed fourth in the 100 free with personal best for this season of 1:05.94. Paul Clermont continued to demonstrate significant improvements in his times as well. Paul dropped 25 second in his 200 free swimming a personal best of 2:45.63 and finishing in second place for the boys. Senior Captain Jack Pombriant placed second in the 200 IM with a time of 2:47.78 and third in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:18.84. Sophomore John Mone also had a personal best in the 50 free with a time of 30.07, finishing in third place for the boys."
Girls Lose Close One to Mansfield
The girls lost 89 to 75 in a close meet with some spectacular races and exciting finishes on January 20. Top finishers for the girls included a first place finish by Anastasia Lyapina in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:15.34. Laura Howard placed second in the 500 free with a time of 7:16.18, and Liana Tilton right behind Laura in third place in the 500 free with a time of 7:34.97. The 200 medley relay team of Liana Tilton, Kelly, Sheehan, Danielle McCullough, and Marisa Harris sprinted to a great finish as Harris managed to overcome her opponents on the last leg of the relay. The 200 free relay team of Anastasia Lyapina, Talyor Goodrich, Melissa Gallagher, and Janelle Bloom swam to a first place finish thanks to a great effort by all four relay members, and another sensational finish by Janelle Bloom who swam the last lap in the relay, and touched out her opponent by approximately three hundredths of a second. The boys lost 83 to 59. Top finishers for the boys included a first place finish by Devin Shanafelt in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:21.22, which is a also a personal record for Devin. Renato Silva placed second in the 50 free with a time of 27.97, and the 200 free relay team of Renato Silva, Jacob Gomes, Devin Shanafelt, and Jack Pombriant also finished second with a time of 1:58.47.
Swimmers Lose to North Attleboro
The girls lost to North 96 to 63, Friday, January 16. Great races by Freshman Taylor Goodrich, who placed second in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:25. 33. The 200 yard free relay team of Senior Anastasia Lyapina, Taylor Goodrich, Sophomore Melissa Gallagher, and Junior Janelle Bloom swam to a very exciting second place finish, just barely touching out their opponents by three tenths of a second. The boys lost 89 to 47 with great races by Junior Renato Silva, who placed third in the 50 free with a time of 28.7, and Sophomore Devin Shanafelt, who placed second in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:25.98, and third in the 100 free with a time of 1:10.50.
GIRLS & BOYS SWIM TEAM DROPS ONE TO KING PHILIP
Both the girls and boys swimming and diving teams lost to King Philip on Wednesday, January 14. The girls lost 89 to 73, and the boys lost 93 to 52. Senior Anastasia Lyapina placed second for the girls in both the 200 IM and the 100 backstroke. Sophomore Laura Howard also placed second in the 500 free, and freshman Taylor Goodrich placed second in the 100 breaststroke. The boys 200 medley relay team of Renato Silva, Steven Li, Jack Pombriant, and Jacob Gomes placed second. Senior Jack Pombriant also placed second in the 100 butterfly.
GIRLS SWIM TEAM LOSES CLOSE ONE TO HOPKINTON
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.
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.
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!
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