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Boston Globe
05-04-2025
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- Boston Globe
Eastern Mass boys' volleyball: Globe Players of the Week for March 27-April 3
Sebastian Eugene , Norwood — A clutch kill off the ceiling divider to break a fifth-set tie was part of an 18-kill, 4-block, 5-ace performance by the senior in a Tri-Valley victory over Dighton-Rehoboth. Finn Bell , Wayland — The junior is already up to 100 kills this season, with all four of Wayland's matches going five sets (the team is 2-2). He led with 34 kills, 12 digs, 4 blocks, and 3 aces in Wednesday's nonleague thriller over BC High. Advertisement Wayland's Finn Bell (10) showed off his hitting game with 34 kills against BC High. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Alec Smagula , Brookline — Two of the junior's three kills came in the last 3 points of a dominant Bay State sweep at Natick. Smagula dished 20 assists and added three blocks and two aces. Ani Vasudevan , St. John's (Shrewsbury) — A late fill-in at setter because of an injury, the senior racked up 44 assists, 7 blocks, 6 digs, and an ace as the Pioneers won the battle of St. John's in the Catholic Conference, 3-1. AJ Traub can be reached at
Boston Globe
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Eastern Mass. boys' volleyball: Net effect? 10 stars to watch on the court this spring
Newton North's Branch Barnes serves in front of his teammates. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Finn Bell , Wayland — Last season's Wayland's Finn Bell (left) racked up nearly 400 kills last season. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Ben Cleary , BC High — No longer a Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Ben Cleary steps into his own with BC High this season. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Advertisement Gus Da Silva , Milford — In the shadows of Alex Guerra's 1,000th kill and the Scarlet Hawks reaching the semifinals in their first year in Division 1 was Da Silva's ascent to the team's second option at outside as a sophomore. The junior is set to be their driving force this spring. Related : Andrew Kurdziel , Needham — Already a blocking and attacking force in the middle for the Rockets, the senior will shoulder more of the net presence following the graduation of outsides Luke Lorence and Brian Cloonan. Related : Francis McGonagle , St. John's (Shrewsbury) — With 249 kills last season, the senior hitter looks to help the Pioneers to unlock some of their potential after making the D1 semifinals two years ago. Parth Pawar , Acton-Boxborough — With over 1,000 assists in two seasons, the senior brings an experienced hand as the nucleus of a strong Revolution team. Acton-Boxborough senior Parth Pawar is a magician at getting his teammates the ball in the right spot, and at the right time. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff Otavio Perks , O'Bryant — The spark behind the Boston City League champion Tigers, Perks had more than 300 kills last year as a sophomore. Otavio Perks looks to lead O'Bryant to another city crown. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Alec Smagula , Brookline — On a team that was already a contender and retained most of its starters, the junior quarterbacks a loaded offense. Already with more than 1,000 assists, Smagula's Advertisement Brookline's Alex Smagula looks to add to his assist total, which already exceeds 1,000. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Simon Vardeh , Newton North — The returning half of the state's best hitting duo from last season, with D1 Athlete of the Year Adam Christianson, the senior is not just AJ Traub can be reached at
