Boys Hockey all tied up- The Boys hockey team skated to two ties this week while continuing to show fight and determination in an early season that has seen the team earn ties in more than half of their games (1-2-4). Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Attleboro saw the Bulldogs dominate the Bombardiers in every way except on the scoreboard as the outshot their visitors, 49-6. Matt Lazaro's 2nd period goal evened up the game at 1-a-piece and the 'dogs would have to settle for that as the final score.
The team traveled to Franklin Saturday night for a showdown with Hockomock rival Franklin. This would be the 2nd game of the young season against the Panthers and the Bulldogs were looking to avenge a 5-1 loss in that first match-up. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals by Ben Lodge and Lazaro and played some of their best hockey of the season. Unfortunately, the Panthers fought back in the final period, scoring two goals and the 'dogs had to settle for the point.
Strong week for Indoor Track teams- The Girls Track team earned two huge League wins this week while the Boys split its two meets while putting in some great performances.
The Girls team downed Milford on Tuesday, 53-42 and then earned another win Friday, this time over Stoughton, 48.5-46.5. Tuesday's win over Milford featured some amazing performances. Rachel Campagna was a double winner, besting all opponents in the 55m and long jump while finishing 2nd in the 300m. Catherine Song also earned two first place finishes- winning the mile and 1,000m. Michaela Kelly won the 600 and qualified for the States for her efforts.
The Boys victory over Milford (59-27) was filled with exceptional performances. Somto Ofonagoro accomplished the rare feat of winning three events- the 55m, 300m and the long jump. Liam Collins won the mile and placed 2nd in the 2-mile. Matt Derbin won the 600m and ran the fastest split as the anchor leg for the winning 4x400m team. Dan Bronstein and Joe Clancy had huge personal best in winning the 1,000m and 2-mile respectively.
Boys Basketball jinxed by Globe ranking???- The Boys Basketball team jumped out to a 4-1 start to the season and was rewarded by the Boston Globe with a position in their weekly top 20 rankings. However, in what felt like the Sports Illustrated cover jinx, the team has since suffered three straight losses. This week saw the team lose to pre-season Davenport favorite Sharon and perennial rival Stoughton in two tough road games. The team will look to bounce back with a home game on Tuesday vs. Franklin.
Wins were hard to come by this week for Girls Hoop, Girls Basketball, Gymnastics and Swim teams despite some great signs from all of them.
