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Boston Globe
6 days ago
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MIAA girls' lacrosse tournament: Favorites, sleepers, and players to watch for Divisions 1-4
Favorites: No. 1 Concord-Carlisle, No. 2 Wellesley. Sleepers: No. 7 Franklin, No. 11 King Philip. Related : Players to watch: midfielder/attack Kassidy Carmichael (Westford, Sr.), midfielder Allie Collins (Lincoln-Sudbury, Sr.), attack Olivia Comella (Wellesley, Sr.), midfielder/attack Kerri Finneran (Central Catholic, Sr.), midfielder Karleigh Mutch (Concord-Carlisle, Sr.). Best first-round matchup: Friday (5 p.m.), No. 17 Bishop Feehan at No. 16 Peabody. Longest road trip: Thursday (5 p.m.), No. 28 Barnstable at No. 5 North Andover; 99.1 miles. Analysis: The Division 1 champion is going to earn it. With star power at the top and depth all over, this field is a particularly impressive one. The University of Denver-bound Mutch (64 goals, 111 draw controls) will look to steer the top-seeded Patriots to their first state title. Comella (86 goals), who will play at Arizona State, and the No. 2 Raiders may be their biggest challenger. No. 3 Lincoln-Sudbury, No. 4 Chelmsford, and No. 5 North Andover are also dangerous, and Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Related : Advertisement Division 2 Favorites: No. 1 Notre Dame (Hingham), No. 2 Walpole, No. 3 Westwood. Sleepers: No. 6 Duxbury, No. 7 East Longmeadow. Players to watch: midfielder Caroline Haggerty (NDA, Sr.), midfielder Grace Maroney (Hingham, Sr.), midfielder Caitlyn Naughton (Walpole, Sr.), midfielder/attack Caroline Nozzolillo (Westwood, Sr.), midfielder Megan Shanahan (Reading, Sr.). Best first-round matchup: Friday (5 p.m.), No. 17 Hopkinton at No. 16 Methuen. Advertisement Longest road trip: Monday (5 p.m.), No. 20 Dartmouth at No. 13 West Springfield; 119.1 miles. Analysis: Division 2 is just as stacked as Division 1 at the top, with each of the top eight seeds capable of making a deep run. Both North Carolina-bound senior Emma Connerty of NDA and Quinnipiac-bound senior Emilie DeMaio of Westwood are sidelined with ACL tears, but both rosters are loaded with talent. Shanahan, Libby Quinn, and Molly Trahan Related : Division 3 Favorites: No. 1 Medfield, No. 2 Newburyport. Sleepers: No. 9 Bishop Fenwick, No. 11 Ursuline. Players to watch: attack Reese Bromby (Newburyport, Sr.), midfielder Izzy Kittredge (Medfield, Jr.), midfielder Maddy Lubov (Ursuline, Jr.), midfielder/attack Cece Levrault (Apponequet, Sr.), midfielder/attack Cate Noone (Foxborough, Sr.). Best first-round matchup: Thursday (5 p.m.), No. 17 Archbishop Williams at No. 16 Nauset. Longest road trip: Thursday (4 p.m.), No. 33 Martha's Vineyard at No. 32 Groton-Dunstable; 132.2 miles. Analysis: This year's field features the same top two seeds as last year, as Related : Division 4 Favorites: No. 1 Cohasset, No. 2 Ipswich, No. 3 Norwell. Advertisement Sleepers: No. 7 Pentucket, No. 8 Nantucket. Players to watch: goalie Brigid Carovillano (Manchester Essex, Sr.), attack Lyla Greenleaf (Ipswich, Jr.), midfielder Reese Hansen (Cohasset, Sr.), midfielder/attack Mayson Lower (Nantucket, Sr.), midfielder Holly Panttila (Norwell, Sr.). Best first-round matchup: Friday (5:30 p.m.), No. 20 Mashpee at No. 13 Tyngsborough. Longest road trip: Saturday (1 p.m.), No. 25 Wahconah at No. 8 Nantucket; 232.8 miles. Analysis: Related : Trevor Hass can be reached at
Boston Globe
13-05-2025
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- Boston Globe
A clutch closer, Kassidy Carmichael is the catalyst for a Westford girls' lacrosse team racking up goals
The catalyst is senior captain Kassidy Carmichael (58 goals, 79 points, 80 percent draw-control rate), a force with 500 career points who is committed to play both ice hockey and lacrosse at Ohio State. Her experience playing for the US Under-18 women's national team, and scoring two goals in the gold medal match win in 2024, has translated to her readiness in clutch moments on the field. Advertisement 'I always loved [ Jonathan ] Papelbon ,' Westford coach Julie Olivier said of the former Red Sox shutdown closer. '[Kassidy] to me is sort of that closer. She doesn't crumble under pressure; she actually gets better.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Her poise was on display in a 15-13 win at league rival Concord-Carlisle, an opponent the Ghosts hadn't beaten in at least six years. On a rainy day that prompted a half-hour delay, Carmichael notched two goals in the final minute to give the Ghosts the victory, capping an eight-goal, 17-draw control night. 'Coach had me explain how to keep your composure in big situations,' Carmichael said. 'So we talked about what we needed to work on and came up with a game plan.' Concord-Carlisle was the team's toughest challenge yet, but the Ghosts did not let the bright lights affect their vision. Advertisement Carmichael's sister, sophomore Kiley (53 goals, 89 points), followed with four goals. She pointed to earlier this season, in a 13-11 loss to Newton North, in which the Ghosts trimmed an eight-goal deficit to two. It's already bad enough dealing with one Carmichael on Westford Academy, but two?!? Senior Kassidy Carmichael (right) has teamed up with sophomore sister Kiley to form a scary tandem in Ghost-land. Barry Chin/Globe Staff 'That shows as a team that we don't give up,' Kiley Carmichael said. 'If there's something in our way, we can push past it if we put our mind to it.' The compete level does not end with the sisters. Senior captain Erin Keefe holds down the defense, junior captain Evelyn Weber has returned this year after missing all of last season with an ACL tear, and sophomore goaltender Ava Preysnar is a formidable shot-stopper. Weber spent all of last season by Olivier's side, learning a lot about the mental part of the game to get her in the right headspace after a difficult injury. 'I got the coach's perspective,' Weber said. 'Going in this year, I felt like I had a greater sense of insight into the game of lacrosse and being able to see things differently.' Keefe has grown with the program alongside Carmichael, both in the toughest times and the brighter ones, like its 11-9 win at Belmont this year. 'I think that one was definitely a game where defensively we kind of realized that we could be legit,' Keefe said. In the back, Preysnar is just in her second season in goal, but has quickly shown her confidence and desire to improve. 'It's kind of a life sport now,' Preysnar said. 'I got used to it.' The Ghosts have only won one DCL championship in their program's history, in 2013. This year, they have the chance to make history in the league and beyond. Advertisement 'All along the way, I knew they were capable of it,' said Olivier. 'But to actually see it happen is just another confirmation that we have an opportunity for a good run.' Behind the strength of sisters Kiley (9) and Kassidy Carmichael (19), Westford Academy is gunning for its second Dual County League title, the first coming in 2013. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Quick sticks ▪ When Westwood senior goalie Kathryn Donnellan made one final save as time expired Wednesday, it was a fitting end to an impressive 14-11 triumph over Cohasset. Donnellan plays with the composure of a longtime goalie, but in reality she first latched onto the position sophomore year. A defender growing up, she embraced a new role on junior varsity that spring and hasn't looked back since. She became the varsity starter last year and is now a standout on one of the state's best teams. Donnellan, who has worked with assistant and goalie coach Hayley Barner , has 100 saves and a .520 save percentage for the No. 1 Wolverines (15-1). 'Her focus on the technical aspects of the position has allowed her teammates to be confident in her abilities, thus creating a really strong and cohesive defensive unit,' Westwood coach Margot Spatola said. ▪ After finishing last season with an 8-13 record on a senior-less squad, Archbishop Williams has bounced back convincingly with a 12-3 mark. With the vast majority of the team back, and a strong core of six seniors, the Bishops have vaulted to No. 14 in the Division 3 power rankings. 'There's been a lot of stepping up on the field this season,' third-year coach CeCi Hodgkins said. 'We jelled as a group and grew.' Avery Valicenti (62 goals), Emily Fleming (31 goals), and Clare O'Keefe (29 goals) are all catalysts, and goalie Aliya Greenwood has helped the defense make major strides. Advertisement ▪ Apponequet (11-2) has continued its winning ways — highlighted by wins over New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Dighton-Rehoboth — and is up to No. 9 in Division 3. The Lakers' top three scorers are junior Cece Levrault (33 goals, 13 assists), senior Abby Bradley (36 goals, 25 assists), and senior Jayleigh Howarth (18 goals, 18 assists). Senior goalie Ally Arruda has 68 saves. 'The girls are working very hard and are determined to do well,' Apponequet coach Cindy Cuthbertson said. Games to watch Tuesday, Weston at No. 8 Lincoln-Sudbury, 4:15 p.m. — The Weston has won four straight and will look for its most impressive victory to date against a strong Warriors squad. Wednesday, No. 11 Hingham at No. 4 Cohasset, 3:30 p.m. — Hingham continues to challenge itself with a very tough schedule, hoping it pays dividends long term. Wednesday, No. 2 Notre Dame (Hingham) at No. 1 Westwood, 4 p.m. — In one of the more captivating matchups of the regular season, the top two teams in the Globe Poll battle in a nonleague clash and potential Division 2 tournament preview. Wednesday, No. 18 King Philip at No. 3 Walpole, 6 p.m. — The upset-minded Warriors will try to keep it rolling against one of the state's best. Thursday, No. 10 Reading at No. 13 Medfield, 5:30 p.m. — This will be a great test for both teams as they prepare for what they hope will be deep postseason runs in their respective divisions. Correspondent Trevor Hass contributed to this story. Aiden Barker can be reached at
Boston Globe
13-05-2025
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- Boston Globe
Globe Top 20 girls' lacrosse poll: A new No. 1 emerges
Concord-Carlisle defeated Lincoln-Sudbury, 10-8, on Wednesday and vaults to No. 5 as a result. Lincoln-Sudbury stays above Hingham after prevailing, 12-11, in the head-to-head battle Saturday afternoon. Nine through 15 remains the same, as every team either took care of business or lost to a higher-ranked opponent. Foxborough fell to Bishop Feehan, and North Andover lost to Chelmsford. Westford makes its Poll debut after defeating Concord-Carlisle. Advertisement The next 10, in alphabetical order, are: Apponequet, Archbishop Williams, Bishop Fenwick, Central Catholic, Chelmsford, Hamilton-Wenham, Newton North, North Andover, Scituate, and Weston. Records based on results reported to the Globe. The Globe's Top 20 girls' lacrosse poll The Globe poll as of May 13, 2025. Teams were selected by the Globe sports staff. No. Team Record Previous 1. Westwood 15-1-0 3 2. Notre Dame (H) 14-3-0 4 3. Walpole 13-1-0 1 4. Cohasset 11-2-0 2 5. Concord-Carlisle 12-2-0 6 6. Wellesley 10-4-0 5 7. Norwell 12-1-0 8 8. Lincoln-Sudbury 8-4-0 7 9. Duxbury 10-3-0 9 10. Reading 14-2-0 10 11. Hingham 9-6-0 11 12. Sandwich 9-3-0 12 13. Medfield 12-3-0 13 14. Franklin 13-1-0 14 15. Newburyport 10-3-0 15 16. Ipswich 9-2-0 17 17. Lexington 15-1-0 19 18. King Philip 13-1-0 20 19. Westford 11-2-0 – 20. Foxborough 11-3-0 16 Trevor Hass can be reached at
Boston Globe
08-05-2025
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- Boston Globe
Globe Top 20 boys' lacrosse poll: Franklin clawing its way up the rankings
Franklin scored a Concord-Carlisle returned to the field Tuesday and extended its 10-game win streak with an Related : Advertisement Records based on scores reported to the Globe. The Globe's Top 20 boys' lacrosse poll The Globe poll as of May 8, 2025. Teams were selected by the Globe sports staff. No. Team Record Previous 1. St. John's Prep 13-1-0 1 2. BC High 12-1-0 2 3. Lincoln-Sudbury 10-2-0 3 4. Billerica 12-1-0 4 5. Acton-Boxborough 9-3-0 5 6. Medfield 11-1-0 6 7. Hingham 12-1-0 7 8. Walpole 12-2-0 8 9. Concord-Carlisle 10-1-0 12 10. Franklin 10-1-0 18 11. Mansfield 12-1-0 9 12. Duxbury 8-5-0 10 13. Reading 10-2-0 13 14. Winchester 9-4-0 11 15. Andover 8-2-0 16 16. Marshfield 7-4-0 15 17. Scituate 10-3-0 19 18. Westford 9-4-0 14 19. Bishop Feehan 11-3-0 17 20. Newburyport 10-1-0 20 Nate Weitzer can be reached at
Boston Globe
02-05-2025
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Meet the Boston Globe's Winter All-Scholastics for the 2024-25 season: See athletes and coaches of the year
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Want to see the All-Scholastics section in print? Pick up a copy of the Sunday, May 4 edition of the Globe. Advertisement Meet the All-Scholastic teams Advertisement Meet the athletes of the year for Winter 2024-25 These 39 athletes of the year hail from 36 schools. Malden Catholic, Central Catholic, and Concord-Carlisle are the only schools with multiple selections. Malden Catholic features girls' hockey star Ava Baker and boys' basketball standout Matt Gaffney, Central Catholic has gymnast of the year Zinnia Hopkinson and boys' basketball Super Teamer Javier Lopez, and Concord-Carlisle is represented by boys' alpine skier Theo Remington, and girls' diver Maisey O'Donnell, a two-time selection who Athletes of the year: boys' basketball Teagan Swint, Newton North; Matt Gaffney, Malden Catholic; Caden Sullivan, Franklin; Javier Lopez, Central Catholic; Tzar Powell-Aparicio, Lowell Athletes of the year: girls' basketball Ava Orlando, Notre Dame-Hingham; Kailey Sullivan, Foxborough; Katherine Cheesebro, Dartmouth; Bella Owumi, St. Mary's; Maddie Oliver, Norwell Athletes of the year: boys' hockey Daniel Menyalkin, St. John's (Shrewsbury); JP Messuri, Arlington; Logan Poulin, Nauset; Nolan Dawson, Billerica; JR Goldstein, St. John's Prep; Drew Karlovits, BC High Athletes of the year: girls' hockey Lydia Barnes, Methuen; Caroline Doherty, Hingham; Paige Nottingham, North Andover; Ava Baker, Malden Catholic; Zoey Madigan, Duxbury; Kate Sullivan, Westwood Athletes of the year: wrestling D1 : Thomas Brown, Chelmsford and Sid Tildsley, Shawsheen ; D2 : Mikey Boulanger, Milford ; D3 : Nick DeSisto, Tewksbury Athlete of the year: gymnastics Zinnia Hopkinson, Central Catholic Athlete of the year: boys' indoor track Lucas Andrade, Brockton Athlete of the year: girls' indoor track Emmanuella Edozien, Natick Advertisement Athletes of the year: boys' swimming Division 1: Will Mulgrew, Xaverian; Division 2: Nicholas Cavic, Seekonk; Diver: Vann Hotchkiss, Needham Athletes of the year: girls' swimming Division 1: Joslin Halsey, Lincoln-Sudbury; Division 2: Lydia Craft, Seekonk; Diver: Athletes of the year: skiing Girls' alpine: Jillian Bradford, Nashoba; Boys' alpine: Theo Remington, Concord-Carlisle; Girls' Nordic: Hannah Peterson, Brookline; Boys' Nordic: Dashiell Martin, Newton South Meet the coaches of the year for winter 2024-25 The 38 Coaches of the Year hail from 36 schools, with Billerica (girls' indoor track coach Cullen Hagan girls track and boys' hockey coach Jim Egan) and Concord-Carlisle (boys' alpine skiing coach Amy Brooks and boys' nordic skiing coach Marika Massey-Bierman) featuring two coaching selections. Coaches of the year: boys' basketball Division 1: CJ Neely, Franklin; Division 2: Robert Slater, Somerset Berkley; Division 3: John Willis, Norwell; Division 4 : Josh Keilty, Georgetown; Division 5: Eric McKoy, English High Coaches of the year: girls' basketball Division 1: Kelley Macdonald, Braintree; Division 2: Liana Cunningham, North Quincy; Division 3: Jeff Newhall, St. Mary's; Division 4: Clinton Lassiter, Cathedral; Division 5: Niki Murphy, Minuteman Coaches of the year: boys' hockey Division 1: Larry Rooney, Catholic Memorial; Division 2: Jim Egan, Billerica; Division 3: Connor Brickley, Nauset; Division 4: Dale Dunbar, Winthrop Coaches of the year: girls' hockey Division 1: Dave O'Hearn, Methuen/Tewksbury; Division 2: John Summers, Medfield Coaches of the year: wrestling Division 1: Doug Pratt, Shawsheen; Division 2: PJ Boccia, Milford; Division 3: Bob Gay, Bristol-Plymouth Coach of the year: gymnastics Cassie Ford, Newton North Advertisement Coaches of the year: boys' indoor track Division 1: Nick McArdle, Lowell; Division 2: Fernando Braz, Peabody; Division 3: George Daly, Milton; Division 4: Greg Zopatti and James Rooney, Pembroke; Division 5: Jason Montrose, Weston Coaches of the year: girls' indoor track Division 1: Rebecca Trachsel, Lexington Division 2: Brendan Sullivan, Bishop Feehan; Division 3: Cullen Hagan, Billerica; Division 4: Brian Moore, Newburyport; Division 5: JC Honer, Pentucket Coaches of the year: boys' swimming Division 1: Ron Pereira, Framingham; Division 2: Mike Foley, Wayland Coaches of the year: girls' swimming Division 1: Tim Curry, New Bedford; Division 2: Andrew DiGiacomo, Mystic Valley Coaches of the year: skiing Boys' alpine: Amy Brooks, Concord-Carlisle; Girls' alpine: Jeremy Goldberg, Newton South; Girls' Nordic: Sarah Shamel, Acton-Boxborough/Nashoba; Boys' Nordic: Marika Massey-Bierman, Concord-Carlisle Brendan Kurie can be reached at
