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Boston Globe
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
High school sports photographers capture season of celebrations
Franklin senior Jack O'Connor lets a shot fly during an 8-6 victory over visiting St. John's Shrewsbury on May 16, 2025. Paige Berry/Bishop Feehan High School Somerset Berkley's Kalani Mari (center) is recognized at Senior Night, along with his mother and brother, freshman Caius Mari, prior to a game with visiting Dighton-Rehoboth on May 14, 2025. Calder Troutman/Somerset Berkley High School Assabet Valley senior Andrew Talmo fires a pitch during a game at Maynard on May 16, 2025. Ryan Guiel/Maynard High School Destanee Soba of Nashoba Valley Tech avoids defenders during a game against Greater Lowell Tech on May 15, 2025, in Tyngsboro. Sam Hesketh/Nashoba Valley Technical The Belmont Hill boys' lacrosse team poses with the ISL trophy after defeating visiting Tabor Academy, 8-7, in overtime on May 18, 2025. Daniel Murphy/Melrose High School The Boston College women's lacrosse team celebrates after its 18-11 win over Yale on May 15, 2025, in Newton, which sent the Eagles to the NCAA Division 1 Final Four for the eighth straight year. Daniel Murphy/Melrose High School Tufts players rush to meet sophomore goalie Sophie Powless (30) after defeating Pomona-Pitzer, 16-8, in the third round of the NCAA Division 3 tournament on May 17, 2025, at Bello Field in Medford. Daniel Murphy/Melrose High School Sutton sophomore Griffin Kisiel dodges an inside pitch during a 4-2 loss to visiting Blackstone-Millville Regional on May 12, 2025. Dylan Welch/Sutton High School Concord-Carlisle senior Jayden Lopez follows the flight of his home run during a 9-4 victory over visiting Bedford on May 16, 2025. Aidan Moroney/Concord-Carlisle High School Groton-Dunstable junior Kaitlin Haggerty delivers a pitch during a 7–4 win over visiting Fitchburg on May 14, 2025. Collin Traverse/Groton-Dunstable Regional High School Wayland's Jillian Mele prepares to shoot during a 16-9 win over visiting Nipmuc Regional on May 16, 2025. Sasha Libenzon/Wayland High School North Middlesex senior Griffin Valikangas stands with his hand on his heart during the national anthem prior to the boys' lacrosse team's game May 10, 2025. Caleb Sheldon/North Middlesex Regional Lynnfield's Walter Radulski (left) embraces his grandfather during the team's senior ceremony before its game with visiting Pentucket on May 18, 2025. Shlok Kudrimoti/Lynnfield High School Senior captain Gabby Maiuri receives flowers during Bishop Fenwick's Senior Day ceremony on May 17, 2025, before its game with visiting Peabody. Celia Lewis/Bishop Fenwick High School Bishop Feehan senior Aidan Bednarek walks alongside his parents during the Shamrocks' Senior Night ceremony May 17, 2025. Paige Berry/Bishop Feehan High School Somerset Berkley's Aaron Preston is congratulated by his teammates on Senior Night prior to a game with visiting Dighton-Rehoboth on May 14, 2025. Calder Troutman/Somerset Berkley High School The Sutton softball team honored its seniors -- Meghan Levins (13), Hannah Pratt (9), Audie Deshais (17), and Reagan Giguere (5) -- who posed with their families during a ceremony before a game with visiting Blackstone-Millville Regional on May 12, 2025. Dylan Welch/Sutton High School The Sutton baseball team honored three seniors -- Logan Newton (14), Jason Walsh (11), and Dante Yantin (2) -- who posed with their families during a ceremony before a game with visiting Blackstone-Millville Regional on May 12, 2025. Dylan Welch/Sutton High School Groton-Dunstable senior Andrew Raymond throws a pitch during a 4–1 win over visiting Fitchburg on May 14, 2025. Collin Traverse/Groton-Dunstable Regional High School Blackstone-Millville freshman James Rebhan prepares to throw a pitch during a 4-2 win at Sutton on May 12, 2025. Dylan Welch/Sutton High School Bishop Fenwick sophomore Viv Fortin winds up during a 5-0 loss to visiting Peabody on May 17, 2025. Celia Lewis/Bishop Fenwick High School Sutton senior Dante Yantin throws a pitch during a 4-2 loss to visiting Blackstone-Millville Regional on May 12, 2025. Dylan Welch/Sutton High School Sutton senior Hannah Pratt throws a pitch during a game with visiting Blackstone-Millville High on May 12, 2025. Dylan Welch/Sutton High School Concord-Carlisle sophomore Joe Grasso catches a pitch during a 9-4 victory over visiting Bedford on May 16, 2025. Aidan Moroney/Concord-Carlisle High School Lynnfield celebrates after finishing a 10-7 victory over visiting Pentucket on May 18, 2025. Shlok Kudrimoti/Lynnfield High School Lynnfield junior Dylan Nguyen scampers home during a 10-7 victory over visiting Pentucket on May 18, 2025. Shlok Kudrimoti/Lynnfield High School Concord-Carlisle senior Gunnar Lyons celebrates after hitting a double during a 9-4 victory over visiting Bedford on May 16, 2025. Aidan Moroney/Concord-Carlisle High School Dennis-Yarmouth's Hudson Cambal's slides home during a 3-2 loss to visiting Nauset on May 7, 2025. Hanna Thornton/Dennis-Yarmouth High School Lynnfield junior Luke DiSilvio slides home with a run in the sixth inning of a 10-7 victory over visiting Pentucket on May 18, 2025. Shlok Kudrimoti/Lynnfield High School Groton-Dunstable sophomore Korbin Larsen gets a face full of dirt after diving into third during a 4–1 win over visiting Fitchburg on May 14, 2025. Collin Traverse/Groton-Dunstable Regional High School Coach James Creed (right) talks over a play with the Nashoba Valley Tech flag football offense during a game against Greater Lowell Tech in Tyngsboro on May 15, 2025. Sam Hesketh/Nashoba Valley Technical Lily Guzman of Nashoba Valley Tech lines up to defend in a flag football game against Greater Lowell Tech on May 15, 2025, in Tyngsboro. Sam Hesketh/Nashoba Valley Technical Somerset Berkley's Gavin Rodrigues concentrates as he defends the goal during a 12-5 loss to visiting Dighton-Rehoboth on May 14, 2025. Calder Troutman/Somerset Berkley High School Franklin coach Kevin McCarthy fires up the Panthers before their 8-6 victory over visiting St. John's Shrewsbury on May 16, 2025. Paige Berry/Bishop Feehan High School New Bedford's Olivia Medeiros (right) works against Julie Pacheco during an 18-6 win at Somerset Berkley on May 16, 2025. Peyton Morosco/Somerset Berkley High School Concord-Carlisle senior Teagan Morrissey moves around the net during a 17-4 win over visiting Acton-Boxborough on May 13, 2025. Aidan Moroney/Concord-Carlisle High School Somerset Berkley senior Max McAulay warms up before a 5-3 win over visiting Boston Tech Academy on May 12, 2025. Bryson Cain/Somerset Berkley High School Fairhaven's Cameron Burke gathers himself after scoring his third goal during an 8-7 win over visiting Old Rochester on May 14, 2025. Sullivan Blanchette/Fairhaven High School Bishop Feehan senior Cooper Masso celebrates after scoring the final goal of the game, sealing a 13-11 victory over visiting Scituate on May 17, 2025. Paige Berry/Bishop Feehan High School Dennis-Yarmouth's Kourtney David goes top shelf for a goal during an 18-4 win against visiting Sturgis Charter East on May 14, 2025. Hanna Thornton/Dennis-Yarmouth High School Franklin sophomore Charlie Ballarino slips a shot past the St. John's Shrewsbury goalie during an 8-6 home victory on May 16, 2025. Paige Berry/Bishop Feehan High School Dennis-Yarmouth's Kourtney David goes airborne for her shot during an 18-4 win against visiting Sturgis Charter East on May 14, 2025. Hanna Thornton/Dennis-Yarmouth High School Algonquin Regional senior Ben Yosca stretches for a loose ball during a 15-5 victory over visiting Westfield on April 23, 2025. Sophia Lalau/Algonquin High School Algonquin Regional sophomore Marco Saltin (left) tries to track down a loose ball during a 15-5 victory over visiting Westfield on April 23, 2025. Sophia Lalau/Algonquin High School Dennis-Yarmouth's Jenna Richard races a Monomoy player to a loose ball during a 15-6 home loss on May 6, 2025. Hanna Thornton/Dennis-Yarmouth High School Mack Leonhartt (right) drives up the field against Bowdoin's Jed Hoggard during Tufts' 26-11 win in the NCAA Division 3 semifinals on May 18, 2025, at Bello Field in Medford. Daniel Murphy/Melrose High School John Vitti can be reached at
Boston Globe
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
High school sports photographers capture the special moments of spring season
Related : Boston Latin's Vanessa Vu returns a drop shot to her foe from visiting Westford Academy during their match April 30, 2025. Alex Le/Boston Latin School Junior Mike Montalvo carries the ball during Algonquin Regional's 34-0 win over visiting Marshfield on April 17, 2025. Sophia Lalau/Algonquin High School Kyle Sherman slides into second base as Dighton-Rehoboth's Cole Viveiros jumps for the ball during Somerset Berkley's 8-3 home win on May 8, 2025. Calder Troutman/Somerset Berkley High School Shrewsbury third baseman Emma Ellis (left) and shortstop Ava Cotton stand ready during an 11-0 loss to visiting Wachusett Regional on May 2, 2025. Kailey Flynn/Shrewsbury High School Hampshire outfielder Jonny Angers waits for a ball to be hit his way during a game with South Hadley held at Dunkin' Park in Harford, Conn., on May 8, 2025. Teddy Overtree/Hampshire Regional High School Tewksbury's Emily Picher waits for the ball to cross midline during a 10-7 win over visiting Shawsheen on April 30, 2025. Khai Hieu/Tewksbury High School Medfield's Katie Keating awaits a serve during Medfield's 4-1 loss to visiting Westwood on May 7, 2025. Lauren Smolko/Medfield High School Somerset Berkley's Elliott Lindberg waits for the action to come his way during a 13-3 loss to visiting Fairhaven on May 8, 2025. Calder Troutman/Somerset Berkley High School Senior Daniel Grapski of Buckingham Browne & Nichols evades a pickoff attempt at second base during a 9-6 win over visiting Brooks on April 30, 2025. Quentin Higgins/Buckingham Browne & Nichols Senior Keith Githae of Groton-Dunstable lands after his long jump of 16 feet 3 inches during a meet on April 30, 2025. Collin Traverse/Groton-Dunstable Regional High School Melrose sophomore Reilly Powell splashes down in the girls' 2,000-meter steeplechase at the Weston Twilight Invitational, held May 3, 2025, at Regis College. Powell placed fourth in 7:36.76. Daniel Murphy/Melrose High School Medfield's Sophie Baker heads for home during a 12-6 win over visiting Ashland on April 16, 2025. Lauren Smolko/Medfield High School Somerset Berkley's Mauro Semedo takes off in the triple jump during a meet at Old Rochester on May 2, 2025. Peyton Morosco/Somerset Berkley High School Runners from several schools come down the straightaway during the running of the 800 at the Spartan Invitational on May 2, 2025, at Hampshire Regional High. Teddy Overtree/Hampshire Regional High School Somerset Berkley's Izzy Vincent (right) came in second in the 2-mile (13:47), placing in front of teammate Addie Paiva (14:08), during a meet at Old Rochester on May 2, 2025. Peyton Morosco/Somerset Berkley High School Junior Sarena Kretas and senior River Solomon of Groton-Dunstable are full of smiles while running the mile in a home track meet on April 30, 2025. Collin Traverse/Groton-Dunstable Regional High School Maynard senior Maddy Morgan (left) shares a moment during the Senior Night ceremony for the track team May 8, 2025, when it hosted Ayer Shirley Regional. Ryan Guiel/Maynard High School Melrose senior Reid Heidebrecht is fired up after scoring the go-ahead run in the fifth inning of what would be a 6-4 win over Woburn on May 2, 2025, at Morelli Field in Melrose. Daniel Murphy/Melrose High School Wellesley junior Tara Battaglino celebrates after scoring a go-ahead goal during a 13-10 win over visiting Notre Dame (Hingham) on May 3, 2025. Danny Bruni/Wellesley High School St. Sebastian's senior Connor Crane celebrates after closing out a 5-2 win at Belmont Hill on May 3, 2025. Andrew MacDougall/St. Sebastian's Shrewsbury's McKenna Halloran takes a cut during an 11-0 loss to visiting Wachusett Regional on May 2, 2025. Kailey Flynn/Shrewsbury High School St. Sebastian's sophomore Jack Dorsey takes a cut during a 5-2 win at Belmont Hill on May 3, 2025. Andrew MacDougall/St. Sebastian's Woburn sophomore Chris Chiodo flips the ball to first during a 2-1 loss to visiting Winchester on May 8, 2025, at Carroll Field. Billy LaTores/Woburn High School Senior Declan Wilkes of Buckingham Browne & Nichols fields a throw during a 9-6 win over visiting Brooks on April 30, 2025. Quentin Higgins/Buckingham Browne & Nichols Hampshire's Jacob Sicard walks back to the dugout through the rain during a game with South Hadley held at Dunkin' Park in Harford, Conn., on May 8, 2025. Teddy Overtree/Hampshire Regional High School Medfield's Lucie Manuel talks to the umpire before her at-bat in a 12-6 win over visiting Ashland on April 16, 2025. Lauren Smolko/Medfield High School Nantucket sophomore catcher Eli MacIver awaits a pitch during a 20-3 win at Rising Tide Charter School in Plymouth on April 30, 2025. Andrew Lavin/Nantucket High School Newburyport sophomore catcher Nick Garbarino returns to the plate during a 5-2 win over visiting Manchester Essex on April 29, 2025. Calleigh Curran/Newburyport High Tewksbury's Anthony DiFranco has a good view of the action during a 14-2 win over visiting Central Catholic on May 1, 2025. Khai Hieu/Tewksbury High School Medfield's Daniel Vazquez winds up during a 15-4 win over visiting Ashland on April 16, 2025. Lauren Smolko/Medfield High School Greg King of Amherst Regional throws a pitch during a game with visiting Belchertown on April 25, 2025. Sophie Ziomek/Amherst-Pelham Regional Quabbin junior Finn Leander winds up during a game with visiting Lunenburg on April 15, 2025. Maddy Hardy/Quabbin High School Seekonk sophomore Mason Brown pitches during the JV team's 18-6 win at Case on April 28, 2025. Carolyn Bedford/Seekonk High School Medfield's Tess Baacke waits on her pitch during a 12-6 win over visiting Ashland on April 16, 2025. Lauren Smolko/Medfield High School Woburn freshman Aiden Wood drives the ball during a 2-1 loss to visiting Winchester on May 8, 2025, at Carroll Field. Billy LaTores/Woburn High School Nantucket sophomore Alex Horton makes a running catch during a 9-4 loss at Mashpee High School on May 8, 2025. Andrew Lavin/Nantucket High School Somerset Berkley Hayden Teasdale moves with the pitch during a 6-3 victory over visiting West Bridgewater on April 30, 2025. Calder Troutman/Somerset Berkley High School Nantucket junior Colby Lucas awaits a throw during a 9-4 loss to host Mashpee High School on May 8, 2025. Andrew Lavin/Nantucket High School Concord-Carlisle junior Charlie Derkazarian gets ready during a match with visiting Wayland on May 7, 2025. Aidan Moroney/Concord-Carlisle High School Somerset Berkley's Kalani Mari (right) sticks with Justin Marques during a 13-3 loss to visiting Fairhaven on May 8, 2025. Calder Troutman/Somerset Berkley High School Jacob Landers tries to get around a defender from visiting New Bedford during a 16-3 win on May 1, 2025. Hanna Thornton/Dennis-Yarmouth High School Concord-Carlisle sophomore Cam Sones (right) heads for the net during a 15-4 win over visiting Newton South on May 1, 2025. Aidan Moroney/Concord-Carlisle High School Madeline Egan of Buckingham Browne & Nichols keeps her eyes on the goal during a 14-12 win over visiting Brooks on April 26, 2025. Quentin Higgins/Buckingham Browne & Nichols Shrewsbury's Caitlyn Umile prepares to shoot during the fourth quarter of a 10-8 win over visiting Nashoba on May 1, 2025. Kailey Flynn/Shrewsbury High School Somerset Berkley's Addie Finlaw (left) looks up for the ball with her opponent during a 19-4 loss to visiting Old Rochester on May 7, 2025. Calder Troutman/Somerset Berkley High School Dennis Yarmouth freshman Molly Young (right) brings the ball into play during a 12-11 win over visiting Plymouth South on May 8, 2025. Mason Cress/Dennis-Yarmouth High School Concord-Carlisle sophomore Scarlett Mirak carries the ball into the offensive zone during a 15-4 win over host Newton South on April 30, 2025. Aidan Moroney/Concord-Carlisle High School Tre Bowman of Amherst Regional carries the ball up the field during a 15-6 win against visiting Belchertown on April 30, 2025. Sophie Ziomek/Amherst-Pelham Regional Noble and Greenough junior James Strik gets focused during a 16-12 win over visiting St. Sebastian's on May 10, 2025. Aidan Moroney/Concord-Carlisle High School Aliyah Kenney of Amherst Regional defends during an 18-13 win over visiting Granby on April 29, 2025. Sophie Ziomek/Amherst-Pelham Regional Franklin junior Quinn Kielty takes a shot during a 9-4 victory over visiting North Attleboro on May 7, 2025. Paige Berry/Bishop Feehan High School Junior Nick Robbins makes a pass during Algonquin's 7-1 win over visiting Leominster on April 17, 2025. Laura White/Algonquin High School Wellesley senior Olivia Comella fires a shot during a 13-10 win over visiting Notre Dame (Hingham) on May 3, 2025. Danny Bruni/Wellesley High School The Boston Latin boys' lacrosse team tries to work the hidden-ball trick during an 11-3 victory over visiting Wayland on May 1, 2025. Alex Le/Boston Latin School Burlington's Caden Schultz serves during a 3-1 loss to visiting Belmont on May 6, 2025. Maddie Spreadbury/Burlington High School Woburn senior Jack McEleney takes a moment before a 2-1 loss to visiting Winchester on May 8, 2025, at Carroll Field. Billy LaTores/Woburn High School The Quabbin baseball team watches as a teammate steps up to bat during a 5-2 win over visiting Gardner on April 10, 2025. Maddy Hardy/Quabbin High School The Newburyport baseball team huddles up in the third inning of a 5-2 win over visiting Manchester Essex on April 29, 2025. Calleigh Curran/Newburyport High The Belmont Hill varsity baseball team prepares to take on visiting St. Sebastian's, in what would be a 5-2 loss on May 3, 2025. Andrew MacDougall/St. Sebastian's Burlington girls' lacrosse players (from left) Madelyn Price, Gabby Colozzi, Lauren Kane, Maddie Goodwin, and Hannah Taitelbaum pose for a photo at their One Love game, a 13-4 win against visiting Woburn on May 2, 2025. Maddie Spreadbury/Burlington High School Runners from Somerset Berkley and visiting Apponequet jostle at the starting line during a meet on May 8, 2025, at Hanson Memorial Stadium. Calder Troutman/Somerset Berkley High School Hampshire and South Hadley runners begin the mile race during a meet at Hampshire Regional High on April 29, 2025. Teddy Overtree/Hampshire Regional High School North Reading's Callie MacLellan (left) applauds teammate Giuliana Ligor (middle) during a postrace interview with Hatim Jean-Louis at the Weston Twilight Invitational, held May 3, 2025, at Regis College. Ligor was victorious in the girls' 100-meter hurdles with a time of 14.49. Daniel Murphy/Melrose High School Junior Preston Biamou attempts to avoid capture during Algonquin Regional's 34-0 win over visiting Marshfield on April 17, 2025. Sophia Lalau/Algonquin High School Algonquin senior Ivan Diaz's finds himself with fingers up his nose during a 34-0 win over visiting Marshfield on April 17, 2025. Sophia Lalau/Algonquin High School Quabbin junior Jin Xi Zou leaps over the high jump during a home track meet against visiting Hudson on April 10, 2025. Maddy Hardy/Quabbin High School Somerset Berkley's Nicolas Scanlon competed in the high jump, clearing 5 feet 6 inches, during a meet at Old Rochester on May 2, 2025. Peyton Morosco/Somerset Berkley High School Somerset Berkley's Andrew Heroux competed in the high jump, clearing 5 feet 10 inches to tie for third, during a meet at Old Rochester on May 2, 2025. Peyton Morosco/Somerset Berkley High School Senior Declan Mulkerin (left) beats the goalie during Algonquin's 7-1 win over visiting Leominster on April 17, 2025. Laura White/Algonquin High School The Franklin High School lacrosse team takes the field for its Senior Night game with visiting North Attleborough on May 7, 2025. Paige Berry/Bishop Feehan High School John Vitti can be reached at
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Top stories: South Coast Rail is finally running. What's faster: train or car?
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. Top stories this past week included: South Coast Rail's first weekend: What's the schedule? What apps do you need? What to know. Are local government and school board meetings getting too long, or is it democracy at work? Some say limits are needed. A look at this weekend's 12th annual Herren Shootout. Kevin Snyder recently retired after 23 seasons as head coach of the Somerset Berkley co-op ice hockey team, and he got a surprise at his retirement party. Fall River's Spencer Borden school honored beloved crossing guard Peggy McGowan. On Wednesday, the school unveiled a plaque in McGowan's honor mounted on the corner she manned every morning and afternoon. B.M.C. Durfee High School will host a multicultural celebration of music and food on April 3. Fall River is seeking input on the latest designs for a skate park coming soon to the Flint. Things To Do took a look at how you can have lunch on board the USS Massachusetts. Swansea wants to redevelop Wilbur Avenue, and needs your input: How to join the planning. Tackle your reading list: Check out these book clubs at Fall River-area libraries. Fall River is a step closer to demolishing the old Bedford Street police station. White's of Westport will be hosting a breakfast buffet featuring a meet-and-greet with Bluey. The latest Greater Fall River real estate report, featuring a bungalow-style home in Tiverton that sold for $750,000. The newly-built home on Old Farm Lane features a gourmet kitchen, a primary suite with a walk-in closet and an en-suite bath, a full walk-out basement, and an expansive backyard. Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers. These were the most read stories of the week on After a decades-long wait, South Coast Rail passenger service began this past week. The Fall River/New Bedford Line extends from Boston south to Taunton, Fall River and New Bedford, connecting the SouthCoast's three largest cities to the state capital by train for the first time since 1958. Here's how the launch went, and what excited passengers had to say on Day One. All aboard to Boston: South Coast Rail is finally running after 34 years Aboard an MBTA commuter rail train from Fall River on its first day of service, General Manager Phil Eng told passengers the ride from Fall River to Boston is "definitely faster than driving.' Is it? Transit advocates have long suggested that commuter rail service from Fall River would be overall faster than driving, so we decided to put it to the test. One reporter took the commuter rail, and one drove: who got to South Station the fastest and safest? It's a race: MBTA train vs. car from Fall River to Boston. Which is faster and better? Fall River's iconic North End restaurant, Roger's Coney Island Hot Dogs, closed recently, but there is good news for dismayed Roger's enthusiasts: It's coming back! There's new ownership, and they've made some fun changes, like a Red Sox-themed menu. Opening day is set for Monday: Learn more, here. Game on: Roger's diner in Fall River reopening next week with Red Sox-themed menu Duke's Bakery and Cafe has branched out with a new venture: a food truck featuring their chicken and waffles. Their new permanently-placed food truck, Duke's Chicken 'n' Waffles, made its debut this past week. This is the first in what could be a national franchise too, thanks to a franchise partnership with a group led by one of the original sharks from ABC reality TV show 'Shark Tank.' Learn more about Duke's Chicken 'n' Waffles, here, and take a peek at the menu, here. New food truck: Duke's Chicken 'n' Waffles food truck opens — and could see national franchises On the menu: Duke's Chicken 'n' Waffles food truck is open. Check out the menu and Southern fare here. An application for a multi-family home at the corner of Ninth and Bedford streets earned unanimous approval from Fall River's Zoning Board of Appeals at the Thursday, March 20, meeting to convert two ground-level commercial spaces into four new 1-bedroom apartments. This is what we know so far. ZBA approval: Bedford Street multifamily gets OK to open 4 new apartments close to Fall River's downtown This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Top stories: South Coast Rail is running. What's faster: train or car?
Boston Globe
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Somerset Berkley boys' basketball dethrones Malden Catholic in Division 2 for first title since 1954
Sixth-seeded Somerset Berkley (24-1) was flawless from start to finish, rolling to the program's first state title since 1954 — and denied the Lancers a historic fourth consecutive championship. 'We all had a lot of energy right from the jump,' McDonald said. 'Got out to a big start in the first quarter and just carried on that momentum.' Somerset Berkley's Dom Taylor (13) and the Raiders bench react after he sank a 3-pointer in the second half of the Blue Raiders' blowout victory Sunday. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Junior guard Dom Taylor led the Blue Raiders with 17 points and six rebounds, but the contributions came from across the lineup. Advertisement McDonald (12 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists) and junior Colten Pacheco (14 points, 3 rebounds) were stellar in the backcourt. Senior forward Finn Bjork (11 points, 14 rebounds) thrived in the post, and senior Max Finlaw hit three key 3-pointers. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Somerset Berkley came out the hungrier team, and built an early double-digit advantage by winning almost every 50-50 ball. On the offensive end, the Blue Raiders' ball movement was crisp, generating wide open looks from 3-point range. On the other end, the shell-shocked Lancers couldn't buy a shot. Malden Catholic standout guard Matt Gaffney was held to just 7 points, thanks to outstanding defense from Taylor and senior Alex Crook. 'They are two of the best defenders in the state,' Bjork said of Taylor and Crook. 'They're insane. Pests in practice, nobody wants to be guarded by them in practice, but love to watch them in the game.' Somerset Berkley senior captain Finn Bjork (15) is pumped after drawing a foul Sunday at Tsongas Center in Lowell. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Somerset Berkley opened up a 20-point edge midway through the second quarter, but Malden Catholic (22-2) cut the deficit to 14 at the half after a 6-0 run. Unfazed, the Blue Raiders punched back with an 8-2 spurt to start the third quarter and never looked back. Somerset Berkley was thrilled to learn it would play the Lancers in the final, since Malden Catholic eliminated the Blue Raiders in the semifinals last season. Advertisement 'There was a big push to get them in this game,' said Somerset Berkley coach Robert Slater. 'We wanted to be on the opposite side. We wanted them bad.' In preparation, the Blue Raiders had their bench players mimic Malden Catholic's players in practice. Players also put an extra emphasis on watching the Lancers on film. All of it paid off. 'We had a little bit of house money,' McDonald said. 'Everybody assumed, 'Oh, Malden Catholic, they're going for the four-peat. They've been dominant all year.' But we just came out and played aggressive and didn't back down at all.' Somerset Berkley senior captains Zachary King (12), Finn Bjork (center), and Alex Crook (21) celebrate with their fans after winning Sunday's Division 2 boys' basketball state championship. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Somerset Berkley 65, Malden Catholic 44 at Tsongas Center, Lowell Somerset Berkley (24-1) 14 18 22 11 — 65 Malden Catholic (22-2) 6 12 11 13 — 44 SOMERSET BERKLEY — Max Finlaw 3 1 9, Colten Pacheco 6 0 14, Dom Taylor 7 0 17, Brendan McDonald 5 1 12, Finn Bjork 5 1 11, Kaven dos Santos 1 2. Totals 27 3 65. MALDEN CATHOLIC — Matt Gaffney 2 3 7, Colin Mannke 2 0 5, Ben Howard 1 2 4, Abraham Camara 3 6, Aboubakar Nimaka 7 0 14, Mamadou Camara 3 0 6, Jeremiah Figaro 1 0 2. Totals 19 5 44. 3-pt. goals: SB Max Finlaw 2, Colten Pacheco 2, Dom Taylor 3, Brendan McDonald; MC Colin Mannke. Somerset Berkley senior Zachary King fires up the bench and the crowd as the Blue Raiders pull clear in the second half of Sunday's Division 2 boys' basketball state final. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe
Boston Globe
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Somerset Berkley boys' basketball tops Masconomet in Division 2, qualifies for first state final since 1954
'We just came out [of halftime] and totally reversed ourselves,' said Somerset Berkley coach Robert Slater. 'We had a lot of energy in the second half. We had the student body right behind us. It was a great moment for us.' Advertisement Riding a 17-game win streak, Masconomet (21-2) took control with a 20-7 second quarter, posting a 25-11 rebounding edge in the first half to secure a 32-18 lead at the break. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Things were looking good for Jimmy Farrell (left) and Cal Weidman in the first half as Masconomet raced out to a big lead against Somerset Berkley. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Junior captain Jimmy Farrell entered halftime with a game-high 12 points, but only scored 3 in the second half as the Raiders ramped up their defensive pressure, forcing six turnovers during an initial 10-0 run to change the game. They eventually opened a 40-36 lead on a 3-pointer from senior captain Brendan McDonald (13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists). Somerset has stormed back with a 16-4 run to tie it at 36 late Q3. Finn Bjork controlling the paint with the putback here. — Nate Weitzer (@nweitzer7) Once Masco settled into the up-tempo style, the Raiders were forced to respond. Junior Dom Taylor (18 points) came up with a pair of clutch 3-pointers and a driving layup to turn a 51-51 deadlock into a 59-53 lead. 'Our mentality was just to make [the Chieftains] uncomfortable,' Taylor said. 'They're really good in the set offense. We just had to make them play faster than they wanted to, and that's what we did.' Somerset Berkley's Dom Taylor (13) drives baseline past Masconomet's Thomas Denton (21) during the second half of Monday's Division 2 State semifinal at UMass Boston. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Finn Bjork (16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 blocks) won the battle against Masco's twin towers Jamason Vella (16 points) and Thomas Denton (9 points, 14 rebounds) in the second half. Max Finlaw (10 points) and Colten Pacheco (7 points, 4 steals) helped seal it with defensive pressure and key shots down the stretch. Advertisement 'How can it not feel great?' said Slater, referencing the program's first state finals appearance since 1954. 'Just to have a chance to win a state championship. We have restaurants live streaming the games in our town. I don't think the kids realize how much they've done for the community. It's been a great experience.'
