SPRING 2015 ALL

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SPRING 2015 ALL

Sunday, July 19, 2015
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Collin Keaney
BASEBALL
HOPEDALE HIGH, SENIOR, SHORTSTOP
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Keaney led Hopedale to the Central
Mass. Division 4 championship by hitting .432 with three home runs
and 32 RBIs. Keaney was voted most valuable player of his Blue
Raiders team and the Dual Valley Conference. Hopedale
and Nipmuc both finished atop the Dual Valley Conference with 8-2 records. His most memorable moments
this season include hitting a walk-off, bases-loaded
triple in a season-opening 12-11 victory over Sutton, and
smashing a grand slam against Bellingham. He played
four years of baseball at Hopedale and last spring he was voted
most improved player. He will attend UMass-Amherst in the fall
and his career goal is to make money. He is the son of Shannon and
Patrick Keaney of Hopedale.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Connor Gill
WACHUSETT REGIONAL,
SENIOR, PITCHER-SHORTSTOP
Gill had a 7-2 record with a
1.34 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 68
innings to help Wachusett win
the Midland A League
and reach the Super
8 Tournament. In the
opening round of
the tournament, the
5-foot-9, 150-pound
senior beat Xaverian
in Westwood, 5-2, with a ninehitter. At the plate, he went 3
for 5 with an RBI, three runs and
stole third base three times. Gill
no-hit Catholic Memorial, 1-0,
and struck out 10, while scoring
the game’s only run. On senior
day, he blanked St. John’s, 2-0,
on three hits and struck out
eight. He also shut out North
Erik Lacaire
Middlesex, 4-0, on five hits. Gill
hit .338 for the Mountaineers,
who finished 16-7. He was
named most valuable player of
the Central-Western Mass. AllStar Game and of the Midland A
League. Last fall, he was named
MVP of Wachusett’s Thanksgiving Day football game after
scoring two touchdowns. He
plans to attend Babson College.
He is the son of Jan and Chris
Gill of Sterling.
ST. PETER-MARIAN HIGH, SENIOR, PITCHER-THIRD BASE-OUTFIELD
Lacaire was a big reason why the Guardians were able to overcome
a 1-4 start to their season and go on to reach the Division 1 state final.
The 6-foot, 175-pound senior hit .480 and he showed his versatility by
pitching, playing third base and the outfield. In a 3-2 win
over Westboro in the Central Mass. semifinals, he pitched
four innings of one-run relief to earn the victory. In a 7-4
win over Springfield Central in the state semifinals, he
pitched six innings of two-hit shutout relief. The Guardians
beat Shrewsbury, 15-4, to win their first Central Mass. title
since 2008. Lacaire was most valuable player and captain of his team.
Lacaire plans to attend Western New England University and become
a pharmacist. He lives in West Boylston and he’s the son of Carol
Brides and Jaime Lacaire.
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Ryan Lever
Ryan Pumphret
LEOMINSTER HIGH, SENIOR, SHORTSTOP
SHREWSBURY HIGH, SENIOR, FIRST BASE
Lever led the Midland A with a .520 batting average and collected
his 100th career hit for Leominster, which reached the Central
Mass. Division 1 semifinals. He was also a T&G All-Star last year
when he hit .370 and the Blue Devils became the first
Central Mass. team to win a Division 1 state baseball title since Algonquin did in 2006. The 5-foot-10,
160-pound senior served as captain of the baseball
team the past two years and he started at shortstop
since his freshman year. Lever had three hits in a
season-ending loss to Shrewsbury in the Central Mass.
semifinals. He was named an all-star of the fall Showcase League
the past three years and most valuable player last fall. He plans
to play baseball and study kinesiology at UMass-Amherst. He is
the son of Lee and Mark Lever of Leominster.
Pumphret hit .429 with four home runs to help Shrewsbury High reach the Central Mass. Division 1
championship game. Pumphret’s grand slam helped Shrewsbury overcome a 5-0 deficit to beat defending Division 1 state champion Leominster High, 10-8, in the Central Mass. semifinals. It was
the only grand slam hit by a Shrewsbury High player this season and Pumphret's first grand
slam since Little League. He also hit a three-run homer to highlight a five-run rally in the top
of the seventh inning in a 7-3 victory over crosstown rival St. John’s, then ranked No. 1 in the
Hometeam media poll. Pumphret was voted a Midland A League All-Star while playing for
coach Lee Diamantopoulos. He plans to attend Lesley University. He is the son of Deb and Rob
Pumphret of Shrewsbury.
Noah Milliard
NASHOBA REGIONAL, SENIOR, PITCHER-OUTFIELD
The 6-foot, 185-pound senior hit .370 with one home run and
18 RBIs, and had a 2-1 record with 37 strikeouts for Nashoba
Regional. Milliard helped the Chieftains win the Midland B League
with a 9-1 record and finish 14-7 overall. Defeating
Midland A League champion Wachusett Regional,
9-5, in late May was his most memorable moment for
the team. In that game, Milliard went 3 for 4 with two
doubles and five RBIs. Hitting a walk-off, two-out, tworun homer to beat Hudson, 4-2, was another highlight.
Milliard served as his team’s captain. He plans to
attend Assumption College and hopes to become a physician’s
assistant or enter the field of biotechnology. He is the son of Anita
and Luke Milliard of Leominster.
Ben Palatino
Kevin Quinlivan
ST. JOHN’S HIGH, SENIOR, OUTFIELD
Quinlivan hit .403 with a .542 on base percentage, 29 hits, 23 walks, 22 RBIs, 19 runs, three triples and
one home run to help St. John’s High reach the Super 8 Tournament. The 5-foot-9, 180-pound senior won
the Pioneer Award for baseball, was named a Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association
All-Star and played in the Massachusetts-Connecticut All-Star Game. He was also named a
T&G All-Star in hockey last winter. His cousins, Jack and Dan Quinlivan, were T&G All-Stars
in hockey as well. Quinlivan plans to play baseball at Assumption College and would like to
own his own butcher shop. Singling in the tying run and scoring the winning run later in the
bottom of the ninth to beat New Bedford, 13-12, was his top thrill of the season. He is the son
of Karen and James Quinlivan of Shrewsbury.
Conor Scully
AUBURN HIGH, JUNIOR, PITCHER-SHORTSTOP
During the regular season, Scully hit .375 and had a 4-2 record with a 0.76 ERA, but he did some of his
best work in the postseason. In a 4-0 victory over Groton-Dunstable in the Central Mass. Division 3
quarterfinals, he blanked the Crusaders on five hits and fanned 12. In a 10-2 win over Northbridge in the
Central Mass. championship game, he allowed only three hits and struck out nine. It was the
12th Central Mass. championship for Auburn and the first since the Rockets beat Northbridge
in 2013 for the Division 2 title. Beating Grafton, 5-4, in 12 innings early in the season was
another highlight. Scully pitched three scoreless innings of relief and doubled in the winning
run in that game. He will captain the football team this fall. He is the son of Mary and Patrick
Scully of Auburn.
HUDSON HIGH, SENIOR, SHORTSTOP
Palatino hit .508 with 23 runs, 35 hits, 24 RBIs and 13 stolen bases
for the 14-9 Hudson High Hawks. In the Central Mass. Division
3 quarterfinals, he hit his second home run of the
game in the top of the seventh to give Hudson a 6-5
upset victory over No. 2 seeded Nipmuc. Earlier in the
season, he collected his 100th career hit in a 9-0 victory
over North Middlesex in which he went 3 for 3 with
two doubles. Palatino captained the baseball team for
two years and the golf team for one. He was a league
all-star in baseball for three years and in golf for two. He received
honorable mention for the T&G All-Star baseball team last year.
Palatino plans to attend Worcester State University. He is the son
of Connie and Leo Palatino of Hudson.
James Sheehan
OXFORD HIGH, SENIOR, CATCHER
Sheehan posted a career batting average of .350 with 20 doubles, six home runs and 60 RBIs as a fouryear starter at catcher. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound senior helped the Pirates reach the Central Mass.
Division 3 championship game four times and win it twice. A three-time Southern Worcester County
League All-Star, he captained his team the past two years. His most memorable moment this
season was beating Uxbridge, 4-0, in the Central Mass. semifinals to avenge a 12-5 loss to the
Spartans during the regular season. Oxford and Uxbridge both finished atop the SWCL East
Division with 10-1 records. Oxford finished 20-5 overall. Sheehan plans to attend Worcester
State University and study finance and accounting. He is the son of Donna and Brian Sheehan
of Oxford.
Ryan Solomon
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, SENIOR, SHORTSTOP
Solomon hit .456 with one home run and 24 RBIs to help Algonquin qualify for the Central Mass. Division 1 Tournament. His home run helped the Tomahawks defeat defending Division 1 state champion
Leominster High, 10-9. Solomon hit a two-run triple and knocked in three runs overall in a
season-opening, 7-0 victory over Quabbin and he went 3 for 3 a 6-2 conquest of Hudson in his
final home game. He was selected as a Prep Baseball Report preseason first-team all-star and
went on to help coach Mike Mocerino’s Tomahawks post a 14-7 record. As a sophomore, Solomon made the Mid-Wach All-Star team. He plans to attend Northeastern University to play
baseball and study bio-sciences. He is the son of Donna and Mark Solomon of Southboro.
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Jordan Teevens
WACHUSETT REGIONAL, SENIOR, PITCHER-SECOND BASE-SHORTSTOP
The 5-foot-9, 160-pound senior hit .304 and had a 5-0 record
with a 2.88 ERA to help the Wachusett Regional Mountaineers
be selected to play in the Super 8 Tournament. Teevens pitched
three innings of shutout relief in a 4-1 season-ending
loss to BC High and he pitched a five-hitter to beat
Leominster, 4-3, to clinch at least a tie for the Midland A League championship. The Mountaineers went
on to capture sole possession of the league title. He
pounded out four hits, including a double and a triple,
in a 13-6 conquest of Shepherd Hill. The Mountaineers finished
16-7. Teevens plays to prep a year at Cushing Academy before
applying to the U.S. service academies. He is the son of Krissy
and Tim Teevens of Holden.
Ryan Ward
MILLBURY HIGH, JUNIOR, CATCHER
Ward hit .525 with a .658 on-base percentage, an .898 slugging
percentage, 16 walks, 31 hits, seven doubles, three triples, three
home runs, 26 runs, 19 RBIs, 14 stolen bases and 53 total bases for
Millbury High. In 59 at-bats, he struck out only twice.
The 5-foot-11, 185-pound junior has committed to play
baseball at Bryant University. He was named the MVP
of the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association
Junior All-Star Game. His most memorable moment
of the season was when he blocked all 23 pitches thrown in the
dirt against Auburn. Ward has been a Southern Worcester County
League All-Star the past three years and he also plays golf for
Millbury High. He is the son of Missy Faherty and he lives in Millbury with his father Carl Ward and his stepmother Jenn Ward.
HONORABLE MENTION
Division 1
Danny Barlok, St. john's
Leo Coelho, Marlboro
Nick DeMauro, Doherty
Connor Fitzgerald, Westboro
Pat Gallagher, St. Peter-Marian
Jonathan Gonzalez, St.
Peter-Marian
Connor Henderson, Algonquin
Chris Kay, Leominster
Sam Knox, Tantasqua
Kenan Kolanda, Wachusett
Charlie Ramsland, Nashoba
Ian Seymour, St. John's
Jack Snyder, Shrewsbury
Anthony Sylvester, North
Middlesex
Division 3
Connor Bacon, Hudson
Liam Cunningham, Northbridge
Chris DiPilato, Worcester Tech
Colin Fiorentino, Valley Tech
Pat Fitzgerald, Auburn
Joe Gemelli, Grafton
Austin LaBastie, Valley Tech
Ryan Mulcahy, Auburn
Jacup Roberts, Bay Path
Koby Schofer, Northbridge
Matthew Seward, Gardner
Tom Sperino, Nipmuc
Kyle Sullivan, Hudson
Izaiah Wadsworth, Nipmuc
Division 4
Danny Baldino, Ayer-Shirley
Pat Berthelette, Uxbridge
Kevin Bresciani, Hopedale
Jared Buckley, Oxford
Brendan Dyer, Maynard
Cam Gallagher, Uxbridge
Stephen Lemieux, Oxford
Zach Merchant, St. Bernard's
Josh Pageau, Millbury
Jonathan Rice, Hopedale
Tom Russell, Clinton
Brad Saltsman, Littleton
Alex Tata, West Boylston
Corey Thompson, Tahanto
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Erin Gallo
ST. PETER-MARIAN HIGH, SENIOR, PITCHER
The Guardians’ ace led her team to its first state championship in 30 years. With a terrific mix of
pitches, Gallo went 20-0 with a 0.35 ERA and 315 strikeouts in 139-2⁄3 innings. She walked just 22 batters. In the postseason, Gallo threw three straight shutouts, including against Wachusett Regional in
the Central Mass. Division 1 final, against Agawam in the state semis, and against Silver Lake in the
state final. Gallo was also a threat at the plate. She batted .500 and drove in 18 runs. Gallo
was named the Gatorade Massachusetts Player of the Year. She is a two-time Super Team
selection and three-time Central Mass. Conference all-star. Her team’s captain, Gallo’s
leadership extends off the field. She volunteers for Special Olympics and as a youth coach,
and this spring she helped her team and Shrewsbury High’s raise more than $4,000 for
Breast Intentions, a charitable foundation that helps breast cancer patients with expenses. Gallo comes
from a talented family. Her dad, Steve, was a Hall of Fame quarterback at Nichols College. Her mom,
Tricia (Lyons), played basketball and softball at St. Peter-Marian, and her grandfather, Kevin Lyons, was
a standout baseball player and member of the Worcester State Hall of Fame. Gallo’s biggest thrill this
season was playing with her sister, Deidre, SPM’s center fielder. In the fall, Gallo will attend Phillips
Andover for a postgraduate year. Gallo and her family reside in Shrewsbury.
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Victoria Petrie
MARLBORO HIGH, SENIOR, CATCHER
Petrie earned her second straight Super Team selection after leading the Panthers to the quarterfinals of the Central Mass. Division 1
Tournament. Petrie did an excellent job behind the plate and posted a
.630 slugging percentage while hitting five home runs to
lead the Midland A League. A two-year captain, she was
named league MVP for the second straight year. Beating
Leominster in the first round of the tourney was one of
the highlights of her season. Petrie homered early in the
game, then scored the winning run in the walk-off victory.
Petrie was also a four-year member of the basketball and field hockey
teams. In the fall, she will attend Assumption College where she will
play softball. She is the daughter of Bill and JoAnne Petrie of Marlboro.
Liv Strasser
WACHUSETT REGIONAL, SOPHOMORE, PITCHER
Strasser was among those who keyed the Mountaineers’ undefeated
regular season and run to the Central Mass. Division 1 final. Strasser
went 15-0 with a 1.02 ERA. She struck out 92 batters in 105 innings.
Strasser pitched a four-hit shutout in the Central Mass.
semis to set up a final against also unbeaten St. PeterMarian. The Mountaineers fell and finished their fine
season 22-1. Strasser earned Midland A League all-star
honors for the second straight year. Strasser struck out
10 in a regular-season shutout of Fitchburg. She is also
a member of the field hockey and gymnastics teams. Her hobbies
include working out and shopping. Strasser would like to play softball
in college. She is the daughter of Susan and Mark Strasser of Rutland.
NASHOBA REGIONAL, SENIOR, SHORTSTOP
The Chieftains’ captain tied for the Midland B League lead in batting with a .500 average and helped
Nashoba reach the semifinals of the Central Mass. Division 1 Tournament. Cressman had 19 extra-base
hits, including three home runs, and stole 11 bases. Cressman hit for the cycle against Quabbin
Regional and collected her 100th career hit against Narragansett. Cressman’s other highlights
of the season included Nashoba’s eight-inning loss to St. Peter-Marian in the CMass semis. She
was 3-4 in that game. Cressman earned league all-star honors for the third straight year. She
was a three-time Super Team selection in basketball. In the fall, Cressman will attend Messiah
College in Pennsylvania and study biomedical engineering. She is the daughter of Michael and Cori Cressman of Stow.
Haley Gaffney
HUDSON HIGH, JUNIOR, FIRST BASE
Gaffney tied for the Midland B League lead in batting with a .500 average and helped the Hawks to
an appearance in the Central Mass. Division 1 Tournament. Gaffney hit three homers and
drove in 37 runs while collecting 35 hits. Gaffney, a two-year captain, was named Midland
B League Most Valuable Player. Hudson’s 10-inning loss to rival Nashoba Regional was
among Gaffney’s most memorable moments of the season. She had three triples and four
RBIs in a win over Fitchburg and two triples and four RBIs in a win over North Middlesex.
Gaffney is also a member of the field hockey team. She is in the recruiting process and
would like to study physical therapy in college. She is the daughter of Jim and Shari Gaffney of Hudson.
Kayla Peabody
NIPMUC REGIONAL, JUNIOR, THIRD BASE
Peabody led the Dual Valley Conference with a .552 batting average and helped the Warriors capture
the Central Mass. Division 2 title for the first time since 1982. Peabody hit five homers and drove in 50
runs and was named DVC Player of the Year. The Warriors’ 5-1 win over Grafton was Peabody’s most
memorable moment of the season. Peabody hit a two-run homer in Nipmuc’s first-round
win over Bromfield. Peabody hit a three-run, walk-off homer with two outs to beat league
rival Hopedale during the regular season, which was another favorite moment. Peabody
is also a member of the boys’ varsity ice hockey team. She hopes to play softball in college. She is the daughter of Patrick and Jannell Peabody of Mendon.
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Stuart Bleck
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, SENIOR, DEFENSE
Only four times all season did a team score 10 or more goals off the Tomahawks, who had a defense
primed for action under coach Rich Luongo. Bleck and shutdown were synonymous throughout the
season, as Algonquin worked its way to the Central/West Division 2 final. Bleck, who also wrestled
on the varsity level for two seasons, played three seasons of lacrosse and was an All-MidWach A defender the past two seasons. As captain, he helped the Tomahawks keep each
of their first 11 opponents to under double-figure scoring. During one eight-game stretch,
Bleck and the Algonquin defenders held opponents to six of fewer goals. Bleck will attend
Clark University to study biology. He is the son of Michelle and Stuart Bleck of Southboro.
SHREWSBURY HIGH, SENIOR, ATTACK
Scoring seemed to be a year-round avocation for Buduo, who picked
up where he left off from the Colonials' ice hockey season. After
making the T&G Super Team last winter, he racked up 101 points
during the lacrosse campaign, earning his second lacrosse
Super Team berth, a share of the Mid-Wach A MVP and
All-America honors. Buduo had two goals and two assist
in an 8-3 win over St. John's in April, a most memorable
moment for the senior. He passed 200 points for his
career, which featured a district title as a junior, a season
after his Colonials hockey team captured a Division 3 state championship. Buduo will play lacrosse at Lenoir-Rhyne University in North
Carolina. He is the son of Mary and Joe Buduo of Shrewsbury.
James Bowler
John DeFlumeri
ST. JOHN'S HIGH, SENIOR, DEFENSE
Seventeen times opponents couldn't come up with 10 goals, and the Pioneers even pulled off a
couple of shutouts. DeFlumeri's defensive prowess shone through all season, which ended only
a goal shy of Central/West Division 2 champion Longmeadow in the semifinals. In one four-game
stretch, St. John's allowed only six goals — and a 10-0 verdict over eventual Central/West
Division 3 champion Grafton. DeFlumeri, a senior captain, was presented the St. John's
Pioneer Award for lacrosse. His father played lacrosse at WPI, brother Stephen was a star
attackman at St. John's, and sister Olivia was a three-year lacrosse starter at Shrewsbury
High. DeFlumeri will enroll at UMass-Amherst and would like to become a software engineer. He is the son of Lauren and Brian DeFlumeri of Shrewsbury.
SOFTBALL
WORCESTER, SENIOR, ATTACK
Bowler has been the cornerstone of the Worcester public high
school lacrosse program's recent success. The Warriors battled for a
Mid-Mass. League title throughout the season and scored
a landmark victory in the first round of the district tournament. Bowler finished his senior season with 63 goals and
41 assists for 104 points and graduated Doherty High as
the program's top all-time leading scorer with 252 points.
Worcester's 13-11 win over Marlboro in the Central/West
Division 2 quarterfinals was especially sweet for Bowler. He had two
goals and four assists at Foley Stadium, passing the 250-point milestone in the process. Bowler, a varsity golfer in the fall, is heading to
UMass-Amherst, where he will major in biology. He is the son of Julie
and John Bowler of Spencer.
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Julia Handfield
AUBURN HIGH, FRESHMAN, PITCHER
Handfield had a terrific first season for the Rockets, going 14-5 with a 1.29 ERA and earning a nomination for the Gatorade Massachusetts Player of the Year. Handfield struck out 228 batters in 127 innings
while walking just 21 and led Auburn to the semifinals of the Central Mass. Division 2
tourney. Handfield was also a force at the plate. She batted .458 with four home runs and 27
RBIs. She pitched a perfect game and hit a home run in a win over Westboro, which was one
of her most memorable moments of the year. Her shutout win against Narragansett in the
Central Mass. quarterfinals was another highlight. Handfield earned SWCL all-star honors.
She is the daughter of Andrea and Casey Handfield of Auburn.
Madison Parmeter
ASSABET VALLEY REGIONAL, SENIOR, PITCHER-SECOND BASE
Parmeter set a school single-season record for home runs (three) and RBIs (42) while leading the
Aztecs to their fourth straight Central Mass. Division 3 final. Parmeter batted .591 and earned her third
straight Super Team selection. Beating Valley Tech in the Central Mass. semifinals after losing to the
Beavers three times during the regular season was one of Parmeter’s most memorable
moments of the year. Parmeter was a four-time CAL all-star and won the MIAA Athletic
Award for Leadership. This season she started a fundraiser, called “Bringing Prostate
Cancer Awareness Home,” in memory of her dad, David. She donated $1 every time an
Assabet runner scored. In the fall, Parmeter will attend Westfield State and study athletic
training. She is the daughter of Maureen Parmeter of Maynard.
Bri Tortora
ST. PETER-MARIAN HIGH, SENIOR, CATCHER
Tortora and classmate Erin Gallo formed the best battery in the area, and Tortora’s efforts behind the
plate and at it helped the Guardians capture the Division 1 state championship for the first time in 30
years. St. Peter-Marian finished its perfect season 25-0. Tortora batted .364 and drove in 18
runs. She had 2 home runs, 4 triples, 2 doubles and 8 stolen bases. Hitting two home runs
against rival Holy Name was one of her highlights of the season. Tortora was a three-time
Central Mass. Conference all-star and she served as a three-sport captain (softball, basketball, field hockey). In the fall, Tortora will attend Westfield State University where she will
study elementary education. She is the daughter of Ed and Tammy Tortora of Worcester.
DOHERTY HIGH, SOPHOMORE, PITCHER
Sylvester went 11-6 to lead the Highlanders to the No. 3 seed in
the Central Mass Division 1 Tournament. Doherty fell to Nashoba
Regional in the quarterfinals. Sylvester posted a 1.61 ERA and
struck out 138 batters in 113 innings. She issued just
13 walks. Sylvester batted .348 to help the Highlanders go unbeaten (6-0) in the Inter-High. She was named
Inter-High Most Valuable Player. Doherty’s 3-2 win over
Algonquin was among her most memorable moments of
the season. Sylvester’s sister, Delaney, was a Super Team
selection in softball last year and had a strong first season at Suffolk
University. Sylvester is a two-time Inter-High volleyball all-star. She
would like to pursue a career as a physical therapist. She is the
daughter of Tami and Craig Sylvester of Worcester.
HONORABLE
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Brianna Burns, Algonquin
Deanna Dipilato, Holy Name
Heather Drummond, Holy Name
Victoria Falco, Marlboro
Ariella Forget, Doherty
Joslyn Gallagher, Fitchburg
Deidre Gallo, St. Peter-Marian
Emily Gigliotti, Wachusett
Kiana Lloyd, Wachusett
Jeszy McGuire, Tantasqua
Margaret Power, Shrewsbury
Annie Thomas, Leominster
Sarah Vanasse, South
Isabel Wilder, Fitchburg
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Caroline Andreoli, Notre Dame
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Jessica Clifford, Auburn
Meghan Elliot, Nipmuc
Julia Fair, Northbridge
Melissa Goss, Narragansett
Abby Lafountain, David Prouty
Evelyn Marquis, Oxford
Shannon Mortimer, Grafton
Rose O'Malley, Groton-Dunstable
Emily Paine, Nipmuc
Lindsey Sawtelle, Grafton
Megan Steiger, Leicester
Maddie Truax, Oakmont
Sarah Woods, Groton-Dunstable
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Lindsey Allen, Worcester Tech
Rachel Arnold, Valley Tech
Tina Babcock, Ayer-Shirley
Kayla Baker, Assabet
Kanessa Champney, Monty Tech
Jaycee Garrigan, Uxbridge
Allyson Holfinger, Clinton
Megan McFadden, Valley Tech
Emily McNulty, Maynard
Madison Messier, Quaboag
Madison Milaszewski, Sutton
Mary Kate O'Day, Tahanto
Jocelyn Orangio, Assabet
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Casey Elkins
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NASHOBA REGIONAL, SENIOR, MIDFIELD
Although the Chieftains finished 8-11, Elkins enjoyed an impressive season as captain and league all-star with 35 goals and 20
assist for 55 points. The highlight of the season was Nashoba's
13-9 victory over Algonquin, a Central/West Division
2 finalist. Elkins had three goals and an assist in that
game for the Chieftains, who beat the Tomahawks for
the first time in school history. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound
Elkins scored a pair of overtime winners in April — his
tally in the second overtime edged Groton-Dunstable,
9-8, and another OT goal topped Wachusett, 8-7. He was the
sure-footed placekicker for the Chieftains' football team. Elkins
will attend Plymouth State University in the fall. He is the son of
Carolyn and David Elkins of Stow.
Jake Foster
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Mike Martens
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, JUNIOR, FACEOFF/MIDFIELD
What was most memorable about the season for Martens as an individual? "Having a better postseason
than I expected," said the junior, whose tournament performance helped earn him distinction as Hometeam
Player of the Year. The Tomahawks put away three tourney opponents before falling to Longmeadow in the
Central/West Division 2 championship game. During that run, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound Martens had
13 goals and seven assists while winning 80 percent of his faceoffs. In Algonquin's 16-10 victory
over Tantasqua in the district quarterfinals, Martens had five goals and five assists and won all 25
of his faceoffs. He scored five more in the semifinals against Westfield, along with three assists.
Martens enjoyed the march to the district final — and the sweet pair of 5-4 overtime victories
over Shrewsbury. Martens was a Mid-Wach A co-MVP and a US Lacrosse All-American. His father
played basketball at Alfred University in western New York. Martens would like to work in the medical profession someday, and he'll be attending the University of Albany. He is the son of Carol and Jim Martens of
Northboro.
Timothy Hally
SHREWSBURY HIGH, SENIOR, DEFENSE
Hally enjoyed quite a thrill this season when he scored his first goal of his career. But the 6-foot-5, 215pound defender has given the Colonials plenty to be happy about, including a league all-star performance
while helping Shrewsbury capture a Central/West Division 2 title in 2014, after outlasting Westfield, 9-8,
in double overtime. This year, the Colonials were eliminated in the quarterfinals by St. John's,
but they finished "16-6 against a very tough schedule of teams," Hally said. A captain this past
season for coach Nate Skermont, Hally was also a Mid-Wach A all-star this season, after completing his fourth season with the Shrewsbury basketball program. Hally plans to play lacrosse
next season at Assumption College. He is the son of Kim and Jack Hally of Shrewsbury.
WESTBORO HIGH, SENIOR, MIDFIELD/ATTACK
Foster recorded a 50-goal season while leading the Rangers to
a tournament berth. He started the season with four goals and
three assists in a 17-3 win over Leominster, then tallied
four more in a 7-6 victory over Wachusett, including
the winner two minutes into overtime. There are other
memorable moments for Foster later in the season,
including a late April rally against Shrewsbury that fell
one goal short. He scored another OT winner in May,
as part of a four-goal game against Grafton after splitting two
defenders, and there were two wins over Nashoba, with Foster
scoring five in the second meeting. Foster, who also enjoys golf,
is heading to the University of Hartford. He is the son of Nancy
and Scott Foster of Westboro.
Curtiss Vachon
ST. BERNARD'S HIGH, JUNIOR, ATTACK
Vachon not only led Central Massachusetts in scoring, but he
boosted the Bernardians to the Central/West Division 2 quarterfinals. He finished 2015 with 105 goals and 42 assists for 147
points, a school single-season record, and has 303
career points entering his senior year. He scored his
100th goal of the season in the Bernardians' first-round
victory over Wahconah, on a day he had seven goals
and one assist. He had four goals and two assists in the
team's quarterfinal loss to Mount Greylock. The 6-foot4, 220-pound Vachon also is a top-notch golfer for St. Bernard's
and plays for the basketball team. His father was a track athlete
at Oakmont Regional and mother starred in track at Fitchburg
State. He is the son of Carlotta and Randy Vachon of Westminster.
HONORABLE MENTION
Chase Kapuscienski
GRAFTON HIGH, JUNIOR, ATTACK
Twenty of Kapuscienski's 95 points this season came in the postseason, when the Indians marched to the
Central/West Division 2 championship. The 5-foot-10, 170-pounder passed the 200-point milestone near
the end of the regular season and enters his senior year with 235. A three-time Mid-Mass. League all-star,
Kapuscienski was named the league's Co-Player of the Year and was second in the MMLL in
scoring. He got the Indians to a tremendous start in the playoffs, collecting three goals and three
assists in a quarterfinal win over Northbridge, then bursting for six goals and three assists in the
semifinals against Lee. Kapuscienski will attend the University of Mary Washington in Virginia,
and hopes to be a biologist someday. He is the son of Gene Kapuscienski of South Grafton.
Jared Ward
ST. JOHN'S HIGH, SENIOR, ATTACK
Ward's scoring proficiency keyed the Pioneers' drive to the Central/Western Division 2 semifinals,
where they lost, 8-7, to eventual champion Longmeadow. He finished with 65 goals and 49 assists for
114 points, collecting 14 points in the postseason. Ward collected 25 points over the last four games,
including five goals and six assists in a 16-4 road victory over South Hadley in the regularseason finale. In each of St. John's tournament wins, over Agawam and Shrewsbury, he had
three goals and two assists. His second cousin is no stranger to playoff success — former
Boston College hockey star Brian Boyle plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ward is headed to
Western New England University. He is the son of Debra and John Ward of Littleton.
Division 2
Brayden Carroll, Shrewsbury
Andrew Cox, St. John's
Eric Demmer, Nashoba
Cody Dickinson, Wachusett
Billy Doherty, Marlboro
Brendan Doherty, St. John's
Colton King, Algonquin
Matthew Larsen, Algonquin
Paul Luongo, Algonquin
Jared Mesick, Tantasqua
Zack O'Brien, Tantasqua
Sean Racine, Worcester
Quinn Robert, Worcester
Matt Ward, Shrewsbury
Division 3
Zach Bingham, St. Bernard's
Chandler Brooks, Northbridge
Zach Cotoni, Groton-Dunstable
Anthony D'Angelo, Grafton
Pat Ducey, Northbridge
Tom Flynn, Grafton
Hunter Fraser, Grafton
Eric Glover, Monty Tech
Sam Mahler, AMSA
Cam Moran, Leominster
Matt O'Brien, Grafton
Ryan Richards, Nipmuc
Griffin Shoemaker, Littleton
Connor Skinner, Leominster
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Julia Insani
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, SENIOR, MIDFIELD
Insani's senior season ended with a loss to Minnechaug in the
Central/West Division 1 semifinals, but only after collecting 35
goals and 14 assists while boosting Algonquin to a share of the MidWach A championship and earning Academic All-America
honors. Her four goals against Agawam keyed a 19-7
victory in the district quarterfinals, and she added three
in the 11-8 loss to Minnechaug. For the past three years,
Insani played varsity soccer, basketball and lacrosse,
earning T&G Super Team honors in soccer last fall. A
three-sport captain as a senior, she received the Midland-Wachusett Interscholastic League Academic Award in basketball. Insani
will attend Holy Cross, studying on the pre-health profession track.
She is the daughter of Mary and Raymond Insani of Northboro.
Nanette Moulin
WORCESTER, SENIOR, MIDFIELD
Moulin, a recent graduate of Doherty High, was a captain of the first
Worcester squad to qualify for postseason play. She had 61 goals
and 22 assists for 83 points under coach James Arthur as the Warriors went 10-9, 6-6 in Mid-Mass. League play. For the past
two years, Moulin was a captain and two-time league allstar. She poured in six goals in Worcester's 21-7 victory
at Northbridge at the end of April. Her 100th career goal
came against Tantasqua in May. Moulin also played two
varsity seasons of soccer and earned a letter in indoor
track her junior year. She is headed to UMass-Amherst and wants to
pursue a career in teaching. She is the daughter of Kellie and William Moulin of Worcester.
Elizabeth Navin
WESTBORO HIGH, JUNIOR, ATTACK
Bracey played a key role in boosting the Rangers' drive to the Central/West Division 1 semifinals,
where they lost to eventual state champion Longmeadow. She was one of three Westboro players to
score more than 40 goals, finishing with 50 and 16 assists. Bracey cherished the Rangers'
season-opening win over Algonquin and knocking off eventual Division 2 state finalist Groton-Dunstable en route to capturing a share of the Mid-Wach A title. She notes that the 10-7
win over the Tomahawks in the opener, in which she scored three goals, set the tone for the
season. This fall, Bracey will be entering her fourth varsity field hockey season. Her father
played rugby in New Zealand. She is the daughter of Cathleen and Rich Bracey of Westboro.
Gianna DiPinto
GRAFTON HIGH, JUNIOR, CENTER/MIDFIELD
Midway through the season, DiPinto scored her 100th career goal, and her teammates presented her
with the game ball as a memento. Many more of those may be coming her way next season after her
productive junior season. DiPinto had 55 goals and 27 assists this year while sparking the
Indians to the Central/West Division 2 final. She earned Mid-Mass. League all-star honors,
and was named to the US Lacrosse All-Academic team. Her career totals read 126 goals, 51
assists, 177 points, so milestones are ahead. DiPinto played varsity basketball her first two
years at Grafton, but now just plays lacrosse and field hockey for the Indians, and will be a
captain for both as a senior. She is the daughter of Kathleen and Len DiPinto of Grafton.
Kendyl Finelli
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, SENIOR, MIDFIELD
Finelli's play considerably aided the Tomahawks' run to a share of the Mid-Wach A championship, then
to the Central/West Division 1 semifinals. She collected 36 goals and 40 assists in the regular season as
Algonquin went 14-5-1, 9-1 in the league. Finelli scored twice to lift Algonquin past Agawam in
the district quarterfinals. Finelli, who is headed to UMass-Lowell in the fall, has had a memorable
high school athletic career, including all-star performances in cross-country and basketball. One
shining memory came from her freshman year, when she scored in a state semifinal victory over
Longmeadow. As a senior, Finelli was an MIAA Student Ambassador and received the Athletic
Director's District E award. She is the daughter of Karen and Tom Finelli of Southboro.
Jackie Healy
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, SENIOR, ATTACK
Healy says she cherished playing nine years with her father as coach, and there was quite a run
during that time. There were four straight league titles, and this year's 14-5-1 squad advanced to the
Central/West Division 1 semifinals. Healy went over 50 goals and 100 points this season as
team captain, and finished with 132 goals and 126 assists career. After two seasons of field
hockey, Healy switched to cross-country for the falls of her junior and senior years. She
was manager of the girls' basketball team the past two years. Her sister Peggy also starred
at Algonquin, graduating in 2011. Healy is heading to Endicott College and will study nursing. She is the daughter of Susan and John Healy of Northboro.
GRAFTON HIGH, SENIOR, ATTACK/MIDFIELD
Navin couldn't ask for much more in her senior season, except
maybe for a win in the Central/West Division 2 final. She surpassed
100 points for the second straight season, and her Indians beat
Shrewsbury twice for the first time in her career, a truly
memorable accomplishment for Navin. She had 66 goals
and 42 assists this season, following 75 goals and 28
assists her junior year. For her career, she finished with
252 goals and 120 assists for 372 points. She was captain,
team MVP and T&G Super Teamer in each of her last two seasons
at Grafton, and she was a four-time first-team league all-star. Navin
plans to play lacrosse at Central Michigan University. She is the
daughter of Amy and Christopher Navin of Grafton.
Bella Rino
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, SENIOR, GOALIE
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Rino came through in the clutch this season for the Tomahawks,
who this spring advanced to the Central/West Division 1 semifinals.
She broke four single-season school records while anchoring Algonquin's 14-5-1 season: saves (259), goals against average
(6.9), save percentage (.600) and fewest goals allowed
(151). Twice she make key saves in the final 10 seconds of
games, one preserving a 9-8 win over eventual Division 2
district champ Groton-Dunstable and the other for an 8-8
tie with Bromfield, stopping Hometeam Player of the Year Sophia
Turchetta. After playing two years of ice hockey, she managed the
team last winter. Rino will attend Endicott College and hopes to
become a physician assistant. She is the daughter of Joanne and
Anthony Rino of Northboro.
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Benjamin Koopman
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Curt Allen
TANTASQUA REGIONAL, JUNIOR, SINGLES
The unseeded Allen advanced to the quarterfinals of the Central Mass. Individual Tournament. He
defeated Marlboro’s Manoj Gabbala, 6-4, 6-3, in the second round, and Tyngsboro’s Christian Casey, 6-1,
6-0, in the round of 16 before falling to Westboro’s Nate Lookwhy. Making the Central Mass. Tournament for the second straight year was Allen’s most memorable moment of the season, as was
making it to the Algonquin Tournament final eight. Named the Most Valuable Player of his team
as a sophomore, Allen received the Coaches’ Award this season. He was one of three Warriors
captains. His other interests include a capella singing. He played squash and Ultimate Frisbee
at The Bement School. He is the son of Charlene Allen and Peter Dobrowolski of Hardwick.
Alan Dubrovsky
WESTBORO HIGH, JUNIOR, SINGLES
Dubrovsky earned Super Team honors for the third straight year. He made his second consecutive
appearance in the final of the Central Mass. Individual Tournament. For the second year in a row, he
fell to teammate Sumukh Pathi. Dubrovsky, who played both first and second singles this year, also
helped the Rangers make back-to-back appearances in the Division 1 state final. Westboro beat its first
four postseason opponents, 5-0, before falling to Barnstable, 3-2, in the state championship
match. Making it back to the final and having the support of a great crowd were Dubrovsky’s
most memorable moments of the season. Dubrovsky earned Midland A League all-star honors
for the third time. He is the son of Victoria and Alexander Dubrovsky of Westboro.
Jonathan Dupre
ST. JOHN’S HIGH, SENIOR, SINGLES
After advancing to the doubles final of the Central Mass. Individual Tournament with Nick Hallal last
season, Dupre moved to first singles this year and made it to the quarterfinals of the tourney. He fell to
Westboro’s Alan Dubrovsky. It is Dupre’s second Super Team selection. He also helped lead the Pioneers
to the Central Mass. Division 1 final, which was one of his most memorable moments of the
year. St. John’s lost to Westboro. Winning his two matches against St. John’s Prep during the
regular season were also memorable moments for Dupre, who served as his team’s captain.
Dupre’s other interests include fishing and sailing. In the fall, Dupre will attend Quinnipiac
University. He is the son of Hilary and Robert Dupre of Shrewsbury.
WHITINSVILLE CHRISTIAN, SOPHOMORE, SINGLES
The unseeded Koopman advanced to the quarterfinals of the Central Mass. Individual Tournament. He fell to eventual champion
Sumukh Pathi of Westboro. The Crusaders’ first singles player,
Koopman served as his team captain this season and
also led Whitinsville Christian to the Division 3 state
final. Watching teammate Gabe Brookhouse come back
to win his third singles match in the Central Mass. final
against Quaboag and give the Crusaders the title was
one of Koopman’s favorite moments of the season. His win in the
state semifinals against Mount Greylock in the state semis was
another. The Crusaders lost to Bedford in the final. Koopman was
the Dual Valley Conference MVP. His interests include surfing and
skiing. He is the son of Susan and Dirk Koopman of Whitinsville.
Nathan Lookwhy
WESTBORO HIGH, SENIOR, SINGLES
For the second straight season, Lookwhy advanced to the semifinals
of the Central Mass. Individual Tournament. He fell to teammate and
eventual champion Sumukh Pathi, 6-1, 6-1. This is Lookwhy’s second
Super Team selection. Lookwhy also helped the Rangers win the Central Mass. Division 1 title and advance to
the state final. The Rangers swept St. John’s, 5-0, in the
final. Winning his third singles match, 6-0, 6-0, in the state
semis against Longmeadow was one of his most memorable moments of the season. Westboro fell to Barnstable in the state
final. Lookwhy was a four-time Midland League all-star. His interests
include music and playing the violin. In the fall, he will attend Gordon
College. He is the son of Sean and Sharon Lookwhy of Westboro.
Anuraag Gopaluni
WESTBORO HIGH, SENIOR, DOUBLES
Gopaluni and playing partner Bryan Zheng captured the Central Mass. Individual Tournament title.
Gopaluni and Zheng defeated teammates Tamas Palfi and Richard Zhu and advanced to the state
semifinals. Gopaluni was also a Super Team selection as a sophomore. Gopaluni and Zheng lost just
one match during the regular season. Gopaluni also helped the Rangers win the Central Mass.
Division 1 title and advance to the state final for the second straight year. The Rangers fell to
Barnstable. Beating Longmeadow in the state semis was one of Gopaluni’s most memorable
moments of the year, as was his three-set win against Barnstable’s first doubles team in the
state final. In the fall, Gopaluni will attend Boston University. He is the son of Anupama and
Sudhakar Gopaluni of Westboro.
Ian Kim
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, SOPHOMORE, SINGLES
Kim earned the No. 5 seed in the Central Mass. Individual Tournament and advanced to the semifinals.
This is the second straight Super Team selection for Kim. He made it to the Central Mass. quarterfinals as
a freshman. Kim, who played both first and second singles for the Tomahawks, beat Hopedale’s Mitchell
Siefring in the round of 16 and teammate Tyler Zhang in the quarters. His 2-6, 7-6(7-4), 6-3 win
over Zhang was Kim’s most memorable moment of the season. Kim helped the Tomahawks to
a 14-4 regular-season record. For the second straight year, Algonquin advanced to the quarterfinals of the Central Mass. Division 1 tournament. Kim hopes to pursue a career in law and play
tennis in college. He is the son of Jeff and Hyeseong Kim of Southboro.
Bryan Zheng
WESTBORO HIGH, SENIOR, DOUBLES
Zheng and playing partner Anuraag Gopaluni won the Central Mass. Individual Tournament title. Zheng and
Gopaluni defeated teammates Tamas Palfi and Richard Zhu and advanced to the state semifinals. Zheng and
Gopaluni, Westboro’s first doubles team, lost just one match during the regular season. Zheng also helped
the Rangers win the Central Mass. Division 1 title and advance to the state final for the second
consecutive year. Westboro fell to Barnstable. The team’s 5-0 win over Longmeadow in the state
semifinals was one of his most memorable moments of the season, as was his and Gopaluni’s
triumph in the individual tourney. Zheng’s other interests include playing the violin. In the fall, he
will attend Cornell University. He is the son of April Deng and Larry Zheng of Westboro.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Sumukh Pathi
WESTBORO HIGH, SOPHOMORE, SINGLES
For the second straight year, Pathi advanced to the final of the
State Individual Tournament, and this year Pathi came away
with the title. He beat Swampscott’s Matt Jacobs, 6-4, 7-5, in
the championship match and capped an undefeated individual
season. Pathi came up just short of the title last year,
falling to Cape Cod Academy’s Patrick Wyeth. It is
Pathi’s second straight Super Team selection. Pathi also
led the Rangers to the Central Mass. Division 1 title and
an appearance in the state final for the second consecutive year. The team’s 5-0 win over Longmeadow in the state
semis was among his most memorable moments of the season.
His other interests include basketball and soccer. He is the son of
Ragunath and Manjula Pathi of Westboro.
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Alexis Almy
Olivia Hart
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, FRESHMAN, SINGLES
Almy earned the top seed in the Central Mass. Individual Tournament and advanced to the final. Almy beat St. Peter-Marian’s
Arianna McCormack, 6-1, 6-0, in the round of 16, and went on to
defeat Hopedale’s Aimee Figgins, 6-0, 6-0, in the quarterfinals. Her 6-2, 6-2 win over Holy Name’s Maria Monje set
up a final against Nashoba Regional’s Jillian Winer, the
No. 2 seed. Winer prevailed in the championship match,
6-4, 6-2. The Tomahawks’ first singles player, Almy went
15-0 in the regular season. She was named the Midland
A League’s Most Valuable Player. Almy helped Algonquin advance
to the quarterfinals of the Central Mass. Division 1 tournament. Her
mother played at Brown University. She is the daughter of Samantha
and Seth Almy of Southboro.
WACHUSETT REGIONAL, JUNIOR, DOUBLES
Hart had a new partner this season, but the results were the same. After capturing the Central
Mass. Individual title with Olivia Durocher each of the last two seasons, Hart teamed with freshman Denae Bennett for the three-peat. The pair advanced to the final of the state individual
tournament, where Hart and Bennett won the first set against Andover’s Laurie-Maude
Chenard and Paige Webster before falling in the last two sets. Hart earned Super Team
honors for the third straight season. Hart served as co-captain of her team and was the
recipient of the Mountaineers’ Unsung Hero Award. Hart also serves as co-captain of the
alpine ski team, and enjoys singing and playing the guitar and ukulele. She is the daughter of Jessica and Terry Hart of Princeton.
Aimee Figgins
HOPEDALE HIGH, EIGHTH GRADE, SINGLES
The future of Hopedale girls’ tennis is bright thanks to players like Figgins. A second-year Blue Raiders’ player, Figgins filled the No. 1 singles spot and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Central Mass.
Individual Tournament. She fell to Algonquin’s Alexis Almy in her quarterfinal match. She also helped
lead Hopedale to the Division 3 state final. The Blue Raiders fell to Martha’s Vineyard, 4-1.
Figgins went 18-4 and went 50 straight games over a five-match period without a loss.
She followed up her team Rookie of the Year honors last season with team Most Valuable
Player recognition this season. She is also a member of the basketball team and enjoys
skiing, running, biking and hiking. She is the daughter of Nancy and Lee Figgins of Milford.
Denae Bennett
WACHUSETT REGIONAL, FRESHMAN, DOUBLES
Bennett teamed with junior Olivia Hart to advance to the final of
the state individual tournament. After capturing the
Central Mass. title, the pair knocked off Apponequet’s
Addie Kendall and Shawna Walker, 6-1, 6-4, in the state
semis. Bennett and Hart won the first set of their final
against Andover’s Laurie-Maude Chenard and Paige
Webster before falling in the final two sets. Bennett and
Hart formed the Mountaineers’ first doubles team and went 14-4
during the regular season. Bennett comes from a tennis family. Her
dad, Peter Guterman, was captain of the Brown University team and
played professionally. Her mom, Deb Guterman, was ranked No. 1
in New England 3.5 USTA. Bennett aspires to play collegiately and
professionally. She and her parents live in Paxton.
Samantha Mack
WESTBORO HIGH, JUNIOR, SINGLES
Mack, the Rangers’ second singles player, advanced to the quarterfinals of the Central Mass. Individual Tournament. Beating No. 5 seed Alana Wyatt of Doherty in the round of 16 was one of Mack’s
proudest moments of the season. She fell to Holy Name’s Maria Monje, 6-4, 6-2, in the quarterfinals.
Westboro’s 3-2 win over Algonquin in mid-May was also a memorable moment for Mack.
She won her second singles match and the Rangers avenged an earlier-season loss to the
Tomahawks. As a doubles player last year, Mack advanced to the semifinals of the Central
Mass. Individual Tournament. She was previously a member of the junior varsity soccer
team. Her interests include skiing and playing basketball. She is the daughter of Jim and
Nancy Mack of Westboro.
Paige Benoit
ST. PETER-MARIAN, SENIOR, SINGLES
Benoit earned her fourth straight Super Team selection after
advancing to the semifinals of the Central Mass. Individual Tournament. Benoit finished her standout career with a record of 111-18.
She was a four-year captain and four-time team most
valuable player. She earned Central Mass. Conference allstar honors six times. Earning her 100th career win and
seeing her twin brother Eric graduate as valedictorian of
SPM’s Class of 2015 were her most memorable moments
of the year. Benoit was also a member of the indoor track and cross
country teams, was student council president, and vice president of
Make-A-Wish. In the fall, she will attend Assumption College, where
she will study biology and play tennis. She is the daughter of Cindy
and Michael Benoit of Holden.
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WACHUSETT REGIONAL, JUNIOR, SINGLES
After teaming with Olivia Hart to capture the Central Mass. Individual Tournament doubles title each of the last two years and
advancing to the state title match in 2014, Durocher moved into
the No. 1 singles spot this season. She advanced to the
quarterfinals of the Central Mass. individual tourney and
earned Super Team honors for the third straight year.
Helping the Mountaineers to the semifinals of the Central
Mass. Team Tournament was among Durocher’s most
memorable moments of the season, as was her dramatic 5-7, 6-0,
11-9 win over Shrewsbury’s Jaymie Wei in that semifinal match. Wei
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Celine Mende
SHREWSBURY HIGH, SENIOR, DOUBLES
Mende earned her second straight Super Team selection as she and playing partner Sonali Razdan
advanced to the final of the Central Mass. Individual Tournament. The pair earned the top seed, and
fell to Wachusett Regional’s Olivia Hart and Denae Bennett in the final. Mende also helped Shrewsbury defend its Central Mass. Division 1 title and advance to the state final, where the
Colonials fell to Andover. In last season’s Central Mass. final, she and former playing
partner Surabhi Godbole clinched the winning point in their second doubles match. Mende
enjoys singing and musicals. In the fall she will attend Merrimack College, where she will
play tennis. She would like to pursue a career at an athletic trainer. She is the daughter of
Micheline Freij of Shrewsbury.
Maria Monje
HOLY NAME, JUNIOR, SINGLES
Monje, who has starred for the Naps since she was a seventh-grader, earned her fifth straight Super
Team selection after advancing to the semifinals of the Central Mass. Individual Tournament. Monje,
seeded fourth in the tournament, beat Nashoba’s Kelly Poole, 6-4, 6-0, in the second round, and
Wachusett’s Deidre Hennessey, 6-3, 6-2, in the round of 16. Monje fell to Algonquin’s Alexis
Almy, 6-2, 6-2, in her semifinal match. Monje made it to the quarterfinals each of the last
two seasons. Monje, Holy Name’s first singles player, went 11-3 during the regular season.
Monje is also past Super Team selection in soccer. Her father was a professional soccer
player in Chile. She is the daughter of Juliette Morales and Ricardo Monje of Worcester.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Jillian Winer
NASHOBA REGIONAL, JUNIOR, SINGLES
Winer captured the Central Mass. Individual championship and earned her third straight Super Team
selection. Winer defeated Algonquin’s Alexis Almy, 6-4, 6-2, in the Central Mass. final, which was her
most memorable moment of the season. She lost in the state semifinals to eventual champion Emma
Davis of Cohasset. Playing for her dad, Nashoba coach Steve Winer, Winer went 18-2 on the
season and also led the Chieftains to the Central Mass. team final. Winer is a three-year
captain and three-time Midland A League all-star. She was also named her team’s most
outstanding contributor each of the last three years. Winer advanced to the semifinals of
the Central Mass. Individual Tournament last season. She is the daughter of Mary Ellen and
Steve Winer of Bolton.
BOYS
VOLLEYBALL
Earl Bassett III
MILFORD HIGH, SENIOR, OPPOSITE
A two-year starter for coach Linda Zacchilli, Bassett flourished
as an opposite hitter alongside fellow Super Teamers Erik
Vega and Stevan Luna. Bassett finished with 90 assists and
was effective from the right side, notching 158 kills
to help Milford finish 13-7. His defense also helped
the Scarlet Hawks, as he had 163 service receptions and 155 digs. Bassett was also effective from
behind the service line with 158 points and 40 aces
to go along with an 89 percent service percentage. Bassett was
named to the Telegram & Gazette Honorable Mention team as a
junior. Bassett also plays football for the Scarlet Hawks. He will
attend Worcester State in the fall. Bassett fondly recalls a game
against Wellesley where he had a career-high 14 kills and he
also enjoyed playing Millis on Senior Night this season. He is the
son of Joann and Earl Bassett Jr of Millville.
Israel Castillo
LEOMINSTER HIGH, SENIOR, MIDDLE/STRONG-SIDE HITTER
A two-time Mid-Wach all-star, Castillo was named the league
MVP after leading the Blue Devils to a 11-9 mark and a spot in
the Central Mass. quarterfinals. A two-time captain for coach
Arvid Tenney, Castillo has played varsity volleyball
since his freshman season. Castillo also has played
on Leominster's varsity football team for the past
two seasons. Leominster endured 0-16 season in 2010
and 2011 before going 1-15 in 2012 and 6-10 in 2013
before missing the postseason by one win in Castillo's junior year. Castillo helped Leominster to the postseason for
the first time in school history this season, which was one of his
most memorable moments along with his league MVP award.
The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Castillo enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, listening to music and hanging out with friends in his
spare time. He is the son of Ivelisse Algarin and Israel Castillo of
Leominster.
Adrell Enlow
WORCESTER TECH, SENIOR, MIDDLE/OUTSIDE HITTER
Enlow capped off a tremendous athletic career for the Eagles,
earning his second Colonial Athletic League all-star spot in boys'
volleyball after helping Worcester Tech finish 13-6. He was also
a league all-star in basketball for the second straight
season and was named to the Central Mass. and
Colonial Athletic League all-star team in football as
a senior. Enlow will attend Massachusetts Maritime Academy and work to become a naval marine
engineer. He came up big for Worcester Tech with 12 blocks
and 12 kills in a win against Keefe Tech. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound
Enlow comes from an athletic family, as his mother starred in
basketball and softball at Burncoat, his grandfather Herbert
Minton (football, basketball) starred at the former Worcester
Boys' Trade High School, and his cousins, Aaron Jones (football)
and Morgan Delgado (basketball, lacrosse), are standouts at St.
Peter-Marian. He is the son of Yolanda Jones of Worcester.
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Rei Pojani
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
DOHERTY HIGH, SENIOR, SETTER
A two-time T&G all-star, Ganem was a four-time captain for coach Emily Boutilette and helped the Highlanders finish 14-5. Ganem leaves Doherty holding the school records for the most career assists (730)
and the most blocks in one season (76). Ganem called those records his most memorable moments,
and was also fond of a 3-0 win over rival South High this year. Ganem was named co-MVP of
the Inter-High, along with North's Andrew Sasaki. Ganem is also a standout soccer player for
the Highlanders and has played on the varsity squad for the past three years. Ganem enjoys
snowboarding and surfing in his spare time. He will attend the University of Connecticut in
the fall and study biomedical engineering. His sister Sarah was also an Inter-High and Central Mass. all-star in soccer at Burncoat High. He is the son of Lynda and Albert Ganem Jr or Worcester.
DOHERTY HIGH, SENIOR, OUTSIDE HITTER
Pojani makes his second straight appearance on the Telegram &
Gazette Super Team and helped the Highlanders to a 13-4 mark
and the Inter-High title. Doherty earned the fourth seed in the
Central Mass. Tournament before losing to Leominster
in the first round. Pojani set school records in most kills
(373) and most service points (1,007) and joined the
elite 1,000 Career Service Club in the process. Breaking
the 1,000-service point mark was his most memorable
moment, along with helping Doherty to the postseason the past
three seasons. A three-year captain for coach Emily Boutilette,
Pojani was named to the Inter-High all-star team the last two
seasons. He enjoys playing soccer and basketball and plays video
games in his spare time. He will attend UMass-Boston in the fall
and study to become a dentist. He is the son of Elonia and George
Pojani of Worcester.
Eric Lee
Andrew Sasaki
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, SENIOR, LIBERO
A two-time Mid-Wach all-star, Lee makes his second straight appearance on the Telegram & Gazette
Super Team. A four-year varsity standout for Algonquin, Lee helped the Tomahawks and coach Nick
Bryant to a 16-2 mark and the top seed in the Central Mass. Tournament. The Tomahawks swept through
the Mid-Wach League with a 10-0 record, and Lee felt that was one of his most memorable
moments. He also recalled a 3-2 win over Framingham where he had an eight-point serving
streak for his team. Algonquin dropped a 3-0 decision to the Flyers in the second game of the
season, so the Tomahawks were happy to avenge their only regular season loss. Lee also had
big games against Leominster (7 aces), Fitchburg (8 kills, 4 aces, 10 assists) and North (10
digs). Lee will attend UMass-Amherst in the fall. He is the son of Dora and Jeff Lee of Southboro.
NORTH HIGH, SENIOR, SETTER
Sasaki is a three-year varsity starter for coach Julie VaughnBorges and the Polar Bears. He helped North finish 8-10 and
shared Inter-High MVP honors with Doherty’s Sam Ganem. Sasaki
had 12 aces and 289 assists this season and finishes a
solid career at North High with 71 aces, 90 kills and 539
assists. Sasaki also enjoys dancing and skateboarding
in his spare time. Sasaki recalls a game against rival
South High where he dove for a ball and saved a point
for the Polar Bears, which excited the crowd and rallied his squad.
He also will remember a loss against Worcester Tech where his
teammates played well despite the outcome. “It was definitely
our best game this season,” he said. Sasaki will attend UMassAmherst in the fall and study to become a personal trainer. He is
the son of Masahide Sasaki of Worcester.
Samuel Ganem
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Stevan Luna
MILFORD HIGH, SENIOR, SETTER
One of the top setters in the state, Luna was an easy choice to be
named the Hometeam Magazine Player of the Year. Luna leaves Milford as a two-time captain and team MVP as a senior. He helped the
Scarlet Hawks to a state final last season and guided Milford through a brutal schedule as the point person of Linda
Zacchilli's 5-1 offense as the main setter, which means he
touches every second ball and focuses on assists. Luna
sacrificed personal numbers to make his team better, but
still put up 121 kills from his setter position while racking up 496 assists to give him a career
total of 1,239. Luna also notched 104 aces and maintained a 25 percent ace percentage and 85 percent
service consistency. He used his top spin jump serve to record 242 points for Milford. Luna's defense was
also an asset, leading the team with 40 blocks for points and 183 digs. Luna was also a standout football
player at Milford and made the Hockomock League all-star team at cornerback as a senior. He will attend
Bridgewater State in the fall and hopes to become an athletic trainer. He is the son of Stephanie and Alex
Luna of Milford.
Jonathan Maciel
MARLBORO HIGH, SENIOR, OUTSIDE HITTER
Maciel earned his second straight spot on the Telegram & Gazette Super Team after helping the Panthers finish 9-10. Maciel has made the Mid-Wach all-star team the past two seasons and also was named
Marlboro's team MVP both times. The Panthers fell short of the postseason, but Maciel shined down the
stretch, notching 11 kills and four aces in a win over Leominster, 11 kills and six aces in a win
over Clinton and notching 19 kills and three blocks in a loss to Wachusett. Maciel helped Marlboro finish 6-5 in the competitive Mid-Wach League. A two-time captain for coach Jack Pannier,
Maciel has played volleyball since his freshman year. He has also played football and been on
the wrestling and swimming teams at Marlboro. The 6-foot Maciel will attend UMass-Amherst
next fall and study economics. He is the son of Edna and Adauto Maciel of Marlboro.
Ryan McCarthy
WACHUSETT REGIONAL, JUNIOR, OUTSIDE HITTER
McCarthy was named a Mid-Wach all-star after helping the Mountaineers finish 14-7 and reach the Central semifinals before Wachusett lost to eventual champion Lincoln-Sudbury. McCarthy notched 15 kills
to help Wachusett top Assabet, 3-0, in a quarterfinal. McCarthy will be a captain next spring for coach
Peter Cranson, and has also been captain of the Mountaineers' basketball team for the past
two years. McCarthy is also a stellar basketball and football player for Wachusett, earning
spots on the league all-star team in both sports as a junior. He was also named to the Central
Mass. Select all-star team and the Laska Yuletide Invitational All-Tournament team this year in
basketball. His mother was a former standout field hockey player at South High and his cousin
and role model, William McCarthy, won the Sonny Sturtz award from the Greendale Flag Football League.
He is the son of Ann and Sean McCarthy of Holden.
Kyle Thomas Swenson
ASSABET VALLEY, SENIOR, OUTSIDE HITTER
The 6-foot Swenson was a catalyst for the Aztecs in his senior
season, helping Assabet to the second seed of the Central Mass.
Tournament. Assabet earned a bye and was defeated, 3-0, by
Wachusett in the quarterfinals, but Swenson and the
Aztecs finished with a fine 13-3 record for coach Ralph
Grasso. Assabet also cruised to the Colonial Athletic
League title with a 10-0 record. After winning five games
last year, two games as a sophomore and four as a
freshman, Swenson was excited to leave the program in the midst
of a turnaround, saying "Our team really came together this year
and played outstanding. I am very proud of everyone on this team."
Swenson will join the Marine Corps after school and hopes to
pursue a career in the military. He lives in Lunenburg and is the son
of Lauren Heim and Joel Swenson.
Tony Tatar
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, SENIOR, OUTSIDE HITTER
Tatar helped the Tomahawks clinch the top seed in the Central
Mass. Division 1 Tournament before they were upended, 3-1, in a
quarterfinal match by Framingham. The Flyers reached the final
before losing to Lincoln-Sudbury and were the only team
to defeat Algonquin this season. Algonquin dropped
a 3-0 decision to the Flyers in the second game of the
season and won 15 straight until losing to them again
in the postseason. Algonquin finished 15-2 and clinched
the Mid-Wach title under first-year coach Nick Bryant.
Tatar won the Mid-Wach MVP as a junior and was named to the
team again as a senior. He makes his second straight appearance
on the Telegram & Gazette Super Team. A two-time team captain
and four-year varsity player, Tatar as helped Algonquin sweep the
Mid-Wach League the last two seasons. In fact Algonquin hasn't
lost a league match since falling to Wachusett in May 2013. He is
the son of Jane and Maxim Tatar of Southboro.
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Makenzie Cyr
DOUGLAS HIGH, SENIOR, 2 MILE
Cyr wrapped up a remarkably enriching and rewarding scholastic sports career in cross-country and track by being honored
as a T&G Super Team selection for the third time this year. Her
run of success on the outdoor circuit included winning the 2 mile at the Central Mass. Class C, Dual
Valley Conference and Central/Western Mass. Division
2 championships. Cyr made her second consecutive
appearance at the state meet a memorable one, placing
seventh overall and first among CMass competitors
after posting a personal-best time outdoors of 11 minutes, 21.81
seconds. She went on to finish 13th in the 3,200-meter run in her
debut at the New England Championships. Cyr will attend Stonehill
College to pursue a degree in physical therapy. She is the daughter
of Lori and David Cyr of Douglas.
Brianna Harte
BROMFIELD SCHOOL, SENIOR, DISCUS
Harte picked up the discus for the first time in seventh grade. It
was the start of a career defined by consistency and excellence.
Harte was a four-time Central Mass. Class C champion and placed
in the top three at either the Central Mass. or Central/
Western Mass. Division 2 championships on three occasions, including first this year with a throw of 111 feet,
5 inches. That wasn’t far off her personal-best effort of
113-0 earlier in the season. She went on to place sixth at
the state meet and 18th in her debut at the New England Championships. Harte, whose many hobbies include creative writing,
baking, painting and drawing, will attend Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute. She is the daughter of Diana and James Harte of Harvard.
Sara James
WACHUSETT REGIONAL, FRESHMAN, HIGH JUMP/100 HURDLES/JAVELIN
What a phenomenal year it was from start to finish for this precocious freshman. James helped the soccer team go 16-2-1, the
basketball team go 20-4 and advance to the Division 1 state semifinals, and the track and field team go 5-0 and claim the
Central/Western Mass. Division 1 championship. James
was third in the high jump, fifth in the 100-meter hurdles
and sixth in the javelin at the CMass/WMass meet. She
cleared 5 feet, 4 inches in the high jump, which tied for
eighth best in the state this season. James went on to place 13th in
the high jump while also qualifying in the javelin at the state meet
before posting a resounding victory at the CMass pentathlon. She is
the daughter of Karen and Paul James of Paxton.
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, JUNIOR, JAVELIN/DISCUS
An Algonquin athlete won the javelin at the Central/Western Mass. Division 1 Championships for the
second straight year. This time it was Leonard, who uncorked a memory-making throw of 121 feet, 3
inches to claim the crown one year after finishing fourth. Leonard also placed second at both the Central
Mass. Class A and Midland League A championships, establishing a personal best of 122-5 at
the latter event. She completed the season in fine fashion, placing eighth to medal at the state
meet. Leonard, who will captain the Algonquin soccer and basketball teams as a senior, also
distinguished herself in the discus. She finished second at the Midland A meet and seventh at
the CMass/WMass meet. She is the daughter of Julie and Michael Leonard of Northboro.
Kristina MacLure
NASHOBA REGIONAL, JUNIOR, 400/LONG JUMP
MacLure was sidelined for indoor track this winter by an injury, but was back in fine form this
spring and earned her fourth T&G Super Team selection. After winning the 100-meter dash, 200
and long jump at the Midland League B Championships, MacLure produced a strong showing at
the Central/Western Mass. Division 1 Championships. She finished second in the 400 in
a school record 58.37 seconds and was third in the long jump. McClure went on to finish
10th in the 400 and fifth in the long jump, with a school-record effort of 17 feet, 9 inches,
at the state meet. She placed 14th in the long jump at the New England Championships.
She is the daughter of Pat and Paul MacLure of Stow.
Rita Maurais
HOPEDALE HIGH, JUNIOR, 800/MILE
Maurais is always up for a good challenge, which was best exemplified by her willingness to double
up in the 800-meter run and the mile at major competitions. She won both middle-distance events
at the Dual Valley Conference Championships, clocking a personal-best time outdoors of 5 minutes, 10.37 seconds in the mile. Maurais handily finished first in the mile at the Central/
Western Mass. Division 2 Championships before coming back to place a close second in
the 800. The state meet was highlighted by her 12th-place finish in the mile. This is the
fourth T&G Super Team selection for Maurais, who is a member of the National Honor
Society and actively involved in the school’s music program. She is the daughter of Elli
and Gerald Maurais of Hopedale.
Alana Moberg
WESTBORO HIGH, JUNIOR, POLE VAULT
Moberg departed the Central/Western Mass. Division 1 Championships last year understandably
disappointed after failing to record an opening height in the pole vault. There would be none of that
in her return to the regional competition. Moberg was the lone competitor to clear 9 feet, 6 inches
as she added to her first-place finishes in the Central Mass. Class B and Midland League
A championships. She completed a successful season, one that included jumping a
personal-best 10 feet, by placing 12th in her debut at the state meet. Moberg, who enjoys
drawing, writing and entertaining her cats, aspires to pursue a career as a botanist conducting field research on endangered species. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Howes
and Greg Moberg of Westboro.
Chelsea Owusu
WACHUSETT REGIONAL, SENIOR, 100/200/TRIPLE JUMP
The Mountaineers thoroughly dominated the competition this year with Owusu, as usual, playing a
big role in those trophy amassing triumphs. The sensational senior was undefeated in the 100-meter
dash, posting major victories at the Central Mass. Class A, Midland League A and Central/Western
Mass. Division 1 championships. She posted a terrific top time of 12.3 seconds along the
way before bowing out of the state meet as it conflicted with commencement ceremonies.
Owusu also won the 200 at the Central Mass. Class A meet and was seventh in the triple
jump at the CMass/WMass meet. The Hometeam Athlete of the Year in indoor track this
winter, Owusu will continue her academic and athletic careers at UMass-Lowell. She is the
daughter of Dora Firempong of Shrewsbury.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Erik Vega
MILFORD HIGH, SENIOR, OUTSIDE HITTER
A three-year varsity starter for coach Linda Zacchilli, Vega led the Scarlet Hawks with 243 kills as a
senior. He finishes his stellar career, which includes helping Milford to a state final in 2013 and a spot
on last year's Telegram & Gazette Super Team, with 576 career kills. He also anchored the back court
defense for his team, registering 251 service receptions and 213 digs. His top spin jump serve
led to 150 points from behind the line and a 85 percent serving percentage and 65 aces. Zacchilli called him Milford's most improved athlete and he earned co-team MVP honors with
fellow Super Teamer Stevan Luna. Vega also plays club volleyball in the winter. He will attend
Bridgewater State in the fall and pursue a degree in criminal justice to become a correctional
officer. He is the son of Katherine and Enrique Vega of Milford.
HONORABLE MENTION
Elvis Arancibia, Main South
Lucas Bentes, Milford
Marcus Blanchard, Assabet
Devin Clemons, Marlboro
A.P. DePaula, Assabet
Mark Dyer, Algonquin
Dustin Hartnett, Algonquin
Devin LeMote, Milford
Kyle Morris, Monty Tech
Kevin Sanchez, Main South
Nick Schnare, Wachusett
Richard Scott, Leominster
Tashonn Talman, Monty Tech
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Allie Smiley
GIRLS TRACK
Kaylin Ciesluk
OAKMONT REGIONAL, SOPHOMORE, 800
Ciesluk picked up where she left off in indoor track, which meant
more often than not being the first to cross the finish line. This
superb sophomore was victorious in the 800-meter run at the
Central Mass. Class B, Wachusett League C and, with a
personal-best time of 2 minutes, 18.20 seconds, the Central/Western Mass. Division 2 championships. It was the
second straight year she won the regional meet. Ciesluk
then placed 12th at the state meet, making her one of
four underclassmen to finish in the top 15 in the field of
28. This three-time T&G Super Team selection also placed fourth in
the triple jump and sixth in the long jump at the league meet. She is
the daughter of Camille Ciesluk of Westminster.
Mariessa Ricciardi
WACHUSETT REGIONAL, SENIOR, 400 HURDLES
Ricciardi began her senior year by being selected to the T&G
Super Team in soccer. She ended her scholastic career by being
similarly honored in track and field. Ricciardi’s many accomplishments including winning the 400-meter hurdles at the
Central/Western Mass. Division 1 Championships for a
second straight year, in the process lowering her meet
and school records to 1 minute, 5.01 seconds. Ricciardi
elected to bypass graduation to compete in the state
meet. The Mountaineers’ three-sport captain wasn’t
disappointed as she returned to the podium for the second straight
year, this time with an eighth-place finish. Ricciardi will attend Merrimack College, where she will continue her track career and pursue
her career goal of becoming an athletic trainer. She is the daughter
of Wendy and Steve Ricciardi of Holden.
Christina Thebado
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, SOPHOMORE, 100 HURDLES
This is the first T&G Super Team selection for Thebado. It comes
following a season in which she consistently strung together
impressive performances in her specialty event, the 100-meter
hurdles. The sophomore finished second in three prominent meets: the Central Mass. Class A, Midland League
A and Central/Western Mass. Division 1 championships.
Seeded 28th at the state meet, Thebado went on to
place 12th in a terrific time of 16.09 seconds, not far off
the personal best of 16.02 she established earlier in the
season. She considers her showing at the state meet to be her most
memorable moment of the season from an individual standpoint.
Thebado’s hobbies include playing soccer and watching movies. She
is the daughter of Shelia and Chris Thebado of Northboro.
Emma Trudeau
WACHUSETT REGIONAL, FRESHMAN, SHOT PUT
Trudeau was named a T&G Super Team selection in indoor track this
winter for her achievements in the throwing circle. That success
followed her into the spring season. Trudeau won the shot put at the
Central Mass. Class A and Midland League A championships before finishing third at the Central/Western Mass.
Division 1 Championships. She went on to place 15th at
the state meet, where she was the top finisher among
CMass competitors, one of three underclassmen to crack
the top 15 and one of just two freshman to qualify in the
field of 28. Trudeau responded to the biggest meet of the season
with an effort of 35 feet, 5 inches, which topped her previous best
outdoors by nearly 9 inches. She is the daughter of Christine and
Paul Trudeau of Princeton.
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY, JUNIOR, 100/200/LONG JUMP
When it comes to triple threats Smiley his few peers. She won the 100-meter dash, 200 and long jump
— all for the second straight year — while being named Athlete of the Meet at the Central Mass.
Class C Championships. Smiley went on to finish first in the 200 and third in both the long
jump and 400 relay at the Central/Western Mass. Division 2 Championships before placing
ninth in the 200 at the state meet. Along the way she established school records in the 200
(25.43 seconds), long jump (17 feet, 6-¾ inches) and 400 relay (50.33). Smiley, a T&G Super
Team selection in basketball this winter, capped the season by winning the Central Mass.
weight pentathlon. She is the daughter of Beth and Mark Smiley of Shrewsbury.
Saralynn Spear
BLACKSTONE-MILLVILLE REGIONAL, SOPHOMORE, 100/ 200
This swift sophomore made her presence felt in the sprints from start to finish. Spear placed second
in the 200-meter dash at the Central Mass. Class B Championships before sweeping the 100 and 200
at the Dual Valley Conference Championships. She then won the 100 in a school record 12.52 seconds
and was runner-up in the 200 at the Central/Western Mass. Division 2 Championships.
Spear placed fifth in the 200 in a school record 25.4 seconds and 13th in the 100 at the
state meet. Among her most memorable moments of the season was travelling to Saco,
Maine, and finishing 15th in the 200 at the New England Championships. Spear is an honor
roll student who aspires to become an anthropologist. She is the daughter of Sherri and
Charles Spear of Blackstone.
ATHLETE OF
THE YEAR
Adja Sackor
WORCESTER TECH, SOPHOMORE,
LONG JUMP/TRIPLE JUMP
It’s exciting to think what the
future will bring for Sackor
over the second half of her
track and field
career after seeing
all she accomplished in her
first two seasons.
Fantastic as a
freshman while being named
to the T&G Super Team, she
was simply stupendous as
a sophomore. And for that
Sackor has been named
Hometeam Athlete of the Year.
Sackor won the long jump and
triple jump — her first year
competing in the event — at
the Central Mass. Class A
Championships, won the long
jump and finished second in
the triple jump at the Central/
Western Mass. Division 1
championships, and placed
second in both jumping events
at the state meet. She then
produced a pair of third-place
finishes at the New England
Championships. Sackor
wrapped it all up by placing
12th nationally in the long
jump in the emerging elite
division at the New Balance
Outdoor Nationals, where she
also teamed with Essence
Martinez, Bernice Mensah
and Leilani Torres to finish a
solid 36th in the sprint medley
relay. She is the daughter of
Mussa Sackor of Worcester.
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Kevin Hack
BOYS TRACK
Drew Jean-Guillaume
SHEPHERD HILL REGIONAL, SENIOR, 100
The versatile Jean-Guillaume focused on the 100-meter dash this
season. The results were impressive. Jean-Guillaume blazed his way
to first place at the Central Mass. Class A Championships in 10.97
seconds, a time that was a personal best and ranked
among the best in the state this spring. He then placed
second at both the Central/Western Division 1 Championships and state meet before finishing 16th at the New
England Championships. It marked his fourth straight
appearance at the state meet, having previously made it
twice in the long jump and once on a relay. Jean-Guillaume, a T&G
Super Team selection in football after quarterbacking the Rams to a
10-2 record in the fall, will attend Central Connecticut State University. He is the son of Sue and Rock Jean-Guillaume of Charlton.
Grant Hauver
NIPMUC REGIONAL, JUNIOR, HIGH JUMP
An injury cut short Hack’s track and field season as a sophomore. He was clearly in great health this
spring. Hack finished first in four championships: the Central Mass. Class B, Central/Western Mass.
Division 2, Dual Valley Conference, and state meet. He cleared 6 feet, 6 inches to win three of those
titles, a mark that is a personal-best effort outdoors for this two-time indoor state champion. Hack then took second at the New England Championships, matching his indoor
performance at the six-state competition in February. Among this three-time T&G Super
Team selection’s many memorable moments was placing seventh individually and helping
Nipmuc win the team title in the CMass decathlon. He is the son of Catherine and Christopher Hack of Uxbridge.
Wyatt Boelens
NASHOBA REGIONAL, JUNIOR, DISCUS
Boelens had a breakout season as a sophomore while earning his first T&G Super Team selection. He
spent this spring successfully staking his claim as the best discus thrower in the state. The 6-foot-3,
220-pound junior repeated as the Central/Western Mass. Division 1 champion, besting the field by 17
feet with a meet-record 152 feet, 4 inches. Boelens then upped his school record to 159-1
while winning the state meet. He considers that to be his most memorable individual
moment of the season. Boelens went on to place fifth overall and first among Massachusetts competitors in his debut at the New England Championships. A shot putter during
the indoor season, Boelens enjoys playing basketball and lifting weights. He is the son of
Brenda Boelens of Bolton.
WACHUSETT REGIONAL, JUNIOR, MILE
As the meets grew in prominence, Hauver repeatedly and rapidly reduced his times in the mile. He finished first at the Midland
League A Championships in 4 minutes, 32.30 seconds, placed second
at the Central/West Division 1 meet in 4:23.38 and took
third at the state meet in 4:20.31. That time was a personal best and the third fastest in the state this season.
He then came in 10th at the New England Championships, where he was the first Massachusetts competitor
to cross the finish line. Hauver also established a personal best in the 2 mile, clocking a 9:44.27 while winning the Central
Mass. Class A Championships. This is the third T&G Super Team
selection for Hauver, who is an Eagle Scout. He is the son of Shanna
and Scott Hauver of Holden.
Jamison Koeman
WHITINSVILLE CHRISTIAN, SENIOR, 2 MILE
Whitinsville Christian has turned out some terrific distance runners
over the years with Koeman being the latest and one of the greatest. He won the 2 mile at the Central Mass. Class C Championships
in 9 minutes, 41.38 seconds, which was the fastest time of
the day among the three classes, was second at the Central/Western Mass. Division 2 Championships in 9:37.56
and fourth at the state meet in a personal-best effort of
9:32.85. That time ranked sixth in the state this season.
Koeman won the mile at the Dual Valley Conference Championships
in 4:26.78, which was also a personal best. Koeman, an eight-time
T&G Super Team selection, will study biology, public health and
pre-med at Calvin College. He is the son of Jodi and Kent Koeman of
Whitinsville.
Max Michaud
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, JUNIOR, 800
Another record-setting season produced the first T&G Super Team
selection for Michaud. He displayed his versatility by finishing first
in the 800-meter run, third in the high jump and fifth in the mile at
the Midland League A Championships. And he demonstrated his superiority in the 800 by winning the Central
Mass. Class A Championships, placing second at the
Central/Western Mass. Division 1 Championships and finishing 10th at the state meet. His best time of 1 minute,
56.91 seconds broke the school record — the fifth he’s
been a part of — by 3 seconds and is his most memorable moment
of the season. Michaud is an all-state soccer player who helped the
Tomahawks win the CMass Division 1 title last fall. He is the son of
Jacqueline and Jonathan Michaud of Northboro.
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Rodney Agyare-May
BURNCOAT HIGH, SOPHOMORE, 400
Agyare-May continually demands a lot of himself. He repeatedly delivers, both in terms of his
performance on the track and his leadership around it as a sophomore captain. And for that, he
has been named Hometeam Athlete of the Year. Agyare-May ran the 400-meter dash in six major
meets this spring. He recorded five victories, breaking 49 seconds in three of them.
He set meet records while comfortably winning the Central Mass. Class A and Central/Western Mass. Division 1 championships and showed plenty of resolve down the
stretch to claim the state title by two-hundredths of a second. Agyare-May’s winning
time of 48.35 seconds was a school record, the fastest in the state this spring and
provided him with his most memorable individual moment of the season. He was also
especially proud of the Patriots winning the Inter-High title. Finally, the 15-year-old speedster
showcased his talent to a larger audience, winning the New England Championships and placing sixth in the emerging elite division at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals. He is the son of
Francisca Williams of Worcester.
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Nick Steele
BOYS TRACK
Kyle Monahan
NORTH MIDDLESEX REGIONAL, SENIOR, HIGH JUMP
Improving by leaps and bounds? That would be Monahan. He entered the season with a career-best effort
of 6 feet in the high jump and exited it having cleared 6-6 multiple times, a height topped by only two
athletes in the state this spring. One of those times was at the Central/Western Mass. Division 1 Championships, where Monahan finished first and topped the meet record by 2 inches.
He considers that to be his most memorable moment of the season. Monahan also won the
Central Mass. Class A and Midland League B championships. He placed third at both the state
meet and the New England Championships before taking second in the emerging elite division
at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals. He is the son of Kelly and Kevin Monahan of Pepperell.
BROMFIELD SCHOOL, JUNIOR, MILE/2 MILE
It was another step up the podium for Steele, this time to the
top. After finishing fourth in the mile at the Central/Western
Mass. Division 2 Championships as a freshman and third as a
junior, he placed first this spring with a comfortable,
7-second margin of victory. Steele then impressively
came back to win the 2 mile. His times of 4 minutes,
21.98 seconds and 9:35.80 were both personal bests
and ranked seventh in the state this season. Steele
went on to finish seventh in the mile at the state meet and sixth
in the 2,000-meter steeplechase at the New Balance Outdoor
Nationals, a spot that earned him All-American honors. Steele
was a T&G Super Team selection in cross-country last fall. He is
the son of Marisa and Robert Steele of Harvard.
Nolan Ryan
Greg Moschella
ST. JOHN’S HIGH, JUNIOR, 400
Finishing the 400-meter run in under 50 seconds was more of a psychological barrier than a physical one
for Moschella. He couldn’t have picked a better time for his long-awaited breakthrough. Moschella’s spin
around the track at the Central/Western Mass. Division 1 Championships lasted 49.62 seconds, landing him in second place and lifting the Pioneers to the team title. It all added up to the most
memorable moment of the season for Moschella, who went on to place seventh (49.70) at the
state meet and 11th (49.87) at the New England Championships. In addition to the 400, he also
established personal bests in the 200 and 800. Moschella plays soccer for St. John’s and enjoys
fishing, biking and skiing. He is the son of Nancy and Mark Moschella of Westboro.
Kurt Robakiewicz
NIPMUC REGIONAL, SENIOR, TRIPLE JUMP/LONG JUMP
Whether he’s simply jumping or adding a hop and a skip beforehand, Robakiewicz ranks as one of
the best in the state. He won the long jump at the Central/Western Mass. Division 2 Championships
before placing fourth at the state meet and sixth at the New Englands with a personal-best effort of
21 feet, 10¾ inches. Robakiewicz won the triple jump at the Central/Western meet, finished
second at the state meet and, for the second straight year, was crowned New England
champion. His winning jump of 46 feet, 11¼ inches was a personal best and the top mark in
the state this spring. Robakiewicz, who placed second in the CMass decathlon, will attend
Northeastern University. He is the son of Tina and Phil Robakiewicz of Upton.
Leonardo Ramirez
FITCHBURG HIGH, SENIOR, SHOT PUT
What a stupendous senior year it was from start to finish for Ramirez. He was named Hometeam
Defensive Player of the Year in football, Hometeam Athlete of the Year in indoor track and went undefeated against in-state competition on the outdoor circuit. The 6-foot-1, 270-pound Ramirez repeated
as champion at the Central Mass. Class A, Midland League A and Central/Western Division
1 meets before winning the state title by more than 4 feet. Ramirez completed his scholastic career by placing second at the New England Championships. His top throw of the
season was 58 feet, 2-¾ inches, which was easily the best in the state. Ramirez will join the
football and track teams and study criminal justice at Fitchburg State University. He is the
son of Betania Toro of Fitchburg.
Ethan Melia
SHREWSBURY HIGH, SENIOR, 110 HURDLES/400 HURDLES
Whether it was over 110, 300 or 400 meters or the barriers stood 36 or 39 inches tall, Melia was up to
the task. He finished first in both the 110 and 400 hurdles at the Central Mass. Class A Championships,
first in the 110 hurdles and second in the 400 hurdles at the Central/Western Mass. Division
1 meet and third in the 400 hurdles at the state meet, his time of 56.34 seconds ranking fifth
in the state this spring. Melia then placed fifth in the 300 hurdles at the New England Championships and 23rd in the 400 hurdles in the emerging elite division at the New Balance
Outdoor Nationals. Melia will attend Norwich University and participate in the Air Force
ROTC program. He is the son of Jonna Melia of Shrewsbury and Glenn Melia of Webster.
ST. JOHN’S HIGH, SENIOR, POLE VAULT
Ryan displayed exceptional promise as a freshman when he cleared
11 feet in the pole vault. It was potential he would go on to fulfill. Ryan finished seventh at the Central/Western Mass. Division
1 Championships as a sophomore and sixth as a junior
before winning the coveted crown by topping 13 feet
this season. He considers that effort, which helped the
Pioneers capture the team title, to be among his most
memorable moments of the season. Ryan matched his
personal-best jump when he cleared 13-3 to place fifth at the state
meet, reaching the podium for a second straight year. Ryan will
attend Bryant University and aspires to become an investment
banker on Wall Street. He is the son of Maryan and Chris Ryan of
Holden.
Stephen E. Tencati Jr.
CLINTON HIGH, SENIOR, JAVELIN
From an individual and team perspective, things couldn’t have gone
any better for Tencati during his senior season. The Clinton captain
won the javelin at the Central Mass. Class C Championships as the
Gaels, 17 strong, claimed their first title since 1974. Tencati then won his signature event at the Central/Western
Mass. Division 2 Championships before placing third at
the state meet and 17th in his debut at the New England
Championships. His top throw of 181 feet, 4 inches broke
a school record that had stood since 1974 and ranked third in the
state this season. Tencati, who will study mechanical engineering
at UMass-Dartmouth, also played soccer for the Gaels, competed
in FIRST Robotics and is an Eagle Scout. He is the son of Jackie and
Steve Tencati of Clinton.
Evan Lexo
GROTON-DUNSTABLE REGIONAL, SENIOR, 100/ 200
Lexo combined strength, stamina and, of course, an abundance of
speed to shine in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. He won both races
at the Central Mass. Class B and Midland League B championships
and was third in the 100 and second in the 200 at the
Central/Western Mass. Division 1 Championships. Lexo
placed fifth at the state meet in the 100 after running a
personal-best effort of 10.81 seconds, a time that ranked
fourth in the state this spring. Lexo completed his stellar
scholastic career by placing 10th overall and second
among Massachusetts competitors in the 100 at the New England
Championships. This three-time T&G Super Team selection will
attend the U.S. Naval Academy. He is the son of Donna Spanos of
Groton and Dennis Lexo of Pepperell.
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GIRLS GOLF
Annie Spellane
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY, SOPHOMORE
Spellane helped lead the Rebels to their first state championship. She shot 97 at the MIAA Girls’ State
Tournament at Wentworth Hills CC in Plainville and NDA held on for a one-shot win over Notre Dame
Hingham. At the North/Central/West sectional held at Holden Hills CC, Spellane shot 87 to help the
Rebels to the team title. Spellane, her team’s No. 2 or 3 player, had a scoring average of 45
during the regular season and helped the Rebels finish 16-0 and improve to 31-0-1 over the
last two years. Spellane capped the regular season by shooting 41and capturing medalist honors in a win over Auburn. She is also a member of the field hockey and basketball
teams. She is the daughter of Bob Spellane and Sue Feraco of Worcester.
Catherine French
SHEPHERD HILL REGIONAL, JUNIOR
A three-year member of the boys’ team, French had the best performance among individuals from
Central Mass. at the MIAA Girls’ State Tournament at Wentworth Hills CC in Plainville. She rebounded
from a quadruple bogey on her first hole to shoot 75 and finish third and earn her second straight
Super Team selection. Her performance was her most memorable moment of the season.
French was a Southern Worcester County League second-team selection last fall and in
the spring of 2014, she captured the New England Girls’ High School championship with
an even-par 72 at Bretwood GC in Keene, New Hampshire. French’s other interests include
karate, art and playing the ukulele. She hopes to work in forensics. She is the daughter of
Patricia Fanning-French and Howard French of Dudley.
Emily Nash
LUNENBURG HIGH, EIGHTH GRADE
Nash played the No. 1 spot on the boys’ team last fall, and continued her top-notch play this spring.
After shooting 82 to finish fifth at the North/Central/West sectional at Holden Hills CC, Nash shot 81
to tie for sixth as an individual at the MIAA Girls’ State Tournament at Wentworth Hills CC in Plainville. Nash qualified for the New England Interscholastic Championship. Last fall, Nash
earned Wachusett C League all-star honors and was named most valuable player of the
boys’ team. Among Nash’s other memorable golf moments were shooting a 74 in an NEPGA
tournament and winning by 22 strokes when she was 13. Nash earned academic achievement awards in four classes this season. She is the daughter of Bob and Kerry Nash of
Lunenburg.
Isabelle Premkumar
GROTON-DUNSTABLE REGIONAL, FRESHMAN
Premkumar had a terrific first season for the Crusaders, filling the No. 1 spot on the team, becoming
the first Groton-Dunstable golfer to qualify for states and finishing tied for 14th among individuals
at the MIAA Girls’ State Tournament at Wentworth Hills CC in Plainville. She shot 84. At
the North/Central/West sectional at Holden Hills CC, Premkumar shot 83 to tie for sixth
place. She was named Most Valuable Player of her team after helping the Crusaders to a
program-record number of wins (four). She consistently shot below 40 and earned medalist honors in eight matches during the regular season. Premkumar hopes to play golf at a
Division 1 college. She is the daughter of John and Ann Premkumar of Dunstable.
Julia Ford
SHREWSBURY HIGH, JUNIOR
Ford earned her third straight Super Team selection by shooting 76 to tie for fourth at the MIAA Girls’
State Tournament at Wentworth Hills CC in Plainville. Ford was the defending girls’ state individual
champion. A member of the boys’ team, Ford shot 3-under 68 at Juniper Hill’s Riverside Course to
claim medalist honors and lead the Colonials to the Midland A title last fall, which was one
of her most memorable moments of the year. She posted a 39 average for the boys’ team
and has been elected captain of the 2015 squad. Ford has committed to the University of
Virginia and she hopes to play golf professionally. Her hobbies include working out and
playing tennis. She is the daughter of Linda and Jason Ford of Shrewsbury.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Lauren Fantaroni
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY, JUNIOR
A repeat Super Team selection and Notre Dame’s No. 1 golfer, Fantaroni led the Rebels to their first state championship by shooting
82 at Wentworth Hills CC in Plainville. With a 5-over-par 79, Fantaroni won the individual title at the North/Central/West
sectional held at Holden Hills, while also leading NDA
to the team championship. Fantaroni was undefeated
in her matches and the Rebels finished 16-0. Fantaroni
qualified for the New England Interscholastic Championship and she was one of five girls from Massachusetts
invited by the WGAM to compete in the Inter City Matches at Trump
National in New Jersey. Fantaroni also qualified for the Optimist
International Junior Championship at PGA National in Palm Beach
Gardens, Fla. She is the daughter of Suzanne and Anthony Fantaroni
of Southbridge.
Skylar Wolfe
WACHUSETT REGIONAL, JUNIOR
Wolfe earned her second straight Super Team selection after shooting 84 and tying for eighth at the North/Central/West sectional at
Holden Hills. Wolfe led the Mountaineers to a second-place finish
behind Notre Dame Academy. At the MIAA Girls’ State
Tournament at Wentworth Hills CC in Plainville, she
helped Wachusett finished fifth in the team standings.
Wolfe shot a personal-best 2-over-par 38 to earn medalist honors in a match against NDA this season. She was
named Most Valuable Player of her team and earned Mid-Wach
all-star honors. The Mountaineers won the league title. Wolfe was
voted a tri-captain for next season. She also enjoys riding horses,
boating and writing. She is the daughter of Kim Hull and Rick Wolfe
of Paxton.
GIRLS LACROSSE
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Lauren Ineson
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Julia Hoggins
BROMFIELD SCHOOL, SENIOR, GOALIE
While the Trojans have basked in the reputation as a prolific scoring program, Hoggins has remained
steady in goal to secure the victories. As a junior, she earned All-Mid-Wach honors while
anchoring Bromfield's drive to the Division 2 state final. This year as a captain, Hoggins backed
the Trojans' march to the Central/West semifinals, allowing only seven goals over Bromfield's
two tourney victories. In 19 games this season, she allowed only 7.3 goals per game and had
167 saves, turning aside 56 percent of shots on goal. Her favorite moment of the season came
on Senior Day against Westboro, when the Trojans prevailed, 11-10, in double overtime. She'll attend
Westfield State University in the fall. She is the daughter of Theresa and Ken Hoggins of Harvard.
SHREWSBURY HIGH, SENIOR, ATTACK
Ineson completes her remarkable high school athletic career
with her second berth on the lacrosse Super Team, after collecting 61 goals and 28 assists for coach Erica McMahon's Colonials.
In her final game, she had six goals and one assist in a
21-6 home victory over Oakmont, concluding a career
in which she earned a school-record 14 varsity letters.
Ineson, whose sister Alyssa was a three-sport standout
at Shrewsbury before playing field hockey at UMass,
earned five Super Team selections in all, with two coming in ice
hockey and one in field hockey. Ineson, who enrolls at Holy Cross
in the fall, earned at least league all-star honors in every sports
season since her sophomore year. She is the daughter of Donna
and Doug Ineson of Shrewsbury.
Samantha Weckwerth
WESTBORO HIGH, SENIOR, CENTER MIDFIELDER
The Rangers advanced to the Central/West Division 1 semifinals, and Weckwerth played no small role in that success story.
She collected 48 goals and 45 assists in 18 games for Westboro,
which fell to eventual state champion Longmeadow in
the semis. The Rangers tied Algonquin for the title in
Mid-Wach A, where Weckwerth was a four-time all-star.
She was the Rangers' captain and MVP this season, and
was a three-time league all-star in lacrosse and field
hockey. For the past two seasons, she teamed with sister Olivia
Weckwerth, who will be Westboro junior next year. Her father was
a four-year wrestler at the University of New Hampshire, where
Samantha will also attend and study print and broadcast journalism. She is the daughter of Jill and Tim Weckwerth of Westboro.
Nicki Wilkinson
GROTON-DUNSTABLE REGIONAL, SENIOR, MIDFIELD
These Crusaders became the first girls' team in school history, in
any sport, to advance to a state championship game,
and Wilkinson was a driving force. She had 65 goals and
26 assists in the regular season, then went on a playoff
team, adding 36 points. In the Central/West Division 2
quarterfinals against Mount Greylock, Wilkinson had
five goals and five assists, and she netted six in a 13-7 semifinal
win over Grafton. She assisted on Sara Walsh's overtime goal
that lifted G-D past Ipswich in the state semifinals. Her brother
Brandon lettered in soccer, basketball and baseball at GrotonDunstable. Wilkinson will attend the University of Denver and has
interest in becoming an exercise physiologist. She is the daughter
of Debbie and Norm Wilkinson of Groton.
HONORABLE MENTION
HONORABLE MENTION
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Sophia Turchetta
BROMFIELD SCHOOL, JUNIOR, MIDFIELD
Apparently, scoring records were made to break for Turchetta, who's the Hometeam Player of the Year in
her third berth on the Telegram & Gazette Super Team. Her 177 points (158 goals, 19 assists) this season
made her Massachusetts' all-time leading scorer — with a year to play. After boosting the Trojans to
within a goal of the Division 2 state championship as a sophomore, Turchetta guided coach
Dave Planchet's 2015 squad to the Central/West Division 2 semifinals, where Bromfield lost to
eventual state finalist Groton-Dunstable. Through her junior season, Turchetta has 528 goals
and 109 assists for 637 points, already having passed Emily Garrity of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, as the nation's all-time goal scorer (Garrity finished with 505 goals and 965 points). Along
with her All-America and numerous lacrosse accolades, Turchetta was a Wachusett D all-star
in soccer and will be a captain next fall. Turchetta, who enjoys photography, water skiing and piano, has
already committed to attend Dartmouth College in the fall of 2016. She is the daughter of Kathie and Jay
Turchetta of Harvard.
Division 1
Ashton Arthur, Worcester
Kelly Austin, Tantasqua
Janice Bolton, Nashoba
Nikki Carter, Marlboro
Stephanie McGovern,
Algonquin
Julia McKay, Westboro
Madison Ozog, North Middlesex
Mary Rousseau, Algonquin
Hannah Sugarman, Wachusett
Caroline Trabucco, Shrewsbury
Olivia Weckwerth, Westboro
Kaleigh Wright, Westboro
Kimmie Zuccaro, North
Middlesex
Division 2
Maria Antonellis,
Groton-Dunstable
Kate Coughlin, Grafton
Allie Fasold, Grafton
Maureen Hodgens, Hopedale
Lindsey Hoggins, Bromfield
Sophia Irby, Groton-Dunstable
Alana Keating, St. Bernard's
Kelsey L'ecuyer, Bromfield
Alana Maher, Littleton
Sarah McGee, Oakmont
Meghan Parlee, Bromfield
Taylor Polomarenko, Hudson
Molly Richard, St. Bernard's
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BOYS LACROSSE
FROM PAGE 10
C.J. Gallagher
WORCESTER, SOPHOMORE, DEFENSE
Gallagher knew this Worcester lacrosse season would be special, after coach Harry Jones gave an inspiring
speech after a tough practice on a parking lot. "It brought us together as a unit for another unforgettable
season," he said. Previously a Super Teamer on the slopes, Gallagher now has a T&G selection for his efforts
on the field. As the Warriors' D-pole, Gallagher earned Mid-Mass. League all-star accolades while
chipping in 23 points, helping Worcester to the Central/West Division 2 Tournament and a firstround victory over Marlboro. As a freshman, Gallagher skied for the St. Peter-Marian/Worcester
state title team. He has been active with Doherty's football program, playing JV ball and serving
as water boy for the varsity. He is the son of Luann and Charlie Gallagher of Worcester.
BOYS TENNIS
FROM PAGE 12
Richard Zhu
WESTBORO HIGH, JUNIOR, DOUBLES
Zhu and playing partner Tamas Palfi advanced to the final of the Central Mass. Individual Tournament.
In an all-Westboro final, Zhu and Palfi fell to teammates Anuraag Gopaluni and Bryan Zheng. Zhu and
Palfi combined to go 20-2 at second doubles this season. Their come-from-behind win in the Central
Mass. Individual semifinals was one of Zhu’s most memorable moments of the season. Zheng
also helped the Rangers win the Central Mass. Division 1 title and advance to the state final
for the second consecutive year, where Westboro fell to Barnstable. The team’s 5-0 win over
Longmeadow in the state semis was another favorite moment of the season. Zhu’s other
interests include exercise. He is the son of Zhending Zhu and Michelle Ma of Westboro.
Tamas Palfi
WESTBORO HIGH, JUNIOR, DOUBLES
Palfi and playing partner Richard Zhu advanced to the final of the Central Mass. Individual Tournament. In an all-Westboro championship match, Palfi and Zhu fell to teammates Anoraag Gopaluni
and Bryan Zheng. Palfi and Zhu combined to go 20-2 at second doubles this season. Palfi also helped
lead the Rangers to the Central Mass. Division 1 title and an appearance in the state final
for the second straight year. The Rangers fell to Barnstable, 3-2. The team’s 5-0 win over
Longmeadow in the state semifinals was Palfi’s most memorable moment of the season.
Competing in the individual tourney was also a highlight. Palfi’s other interests include playing basketball and exercising. He is the son of Imula Daniel and Miklos Palfi of Westboro.
GIRLS TENNIS
FROM PAGE 14
Sonali Razdan
SHREWSBURY HIGH, SENIOR, DOUBLES
Razdan and teammate Celine Mende earned the top seed in the Central Mass. Individual doubles
tournament, but fell to Wachusett's Olivia Hart and Danae Bennett in the final, 6-4, 6-4. However, not
too many people are going to forget Razdan moving into third singles and edging Nashoba's Kelly
Poole in a 3-hour, 45-minute marathon, 6-7 (7-5), 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, to help Shrewsbury clinch a
3-2 win in the Central Mass. Division 1 team tennis championship. It was her most memorable moment of the season, saying "All eyes were on me and I needed the victory to seal
the district championship for Shrewsbury." The Colonials finished 13-3 under first-year
coach Josh Handy. Razdan was part of three Central Mass. championship teams and she
reached the semifinals of the Central Mass. Individual doubles tournament last season. She will
attend Cornell University in the fall. She is the daughter of Sunita and Ramesh Razdan of Shrewsbury.
Jaymie Wei
SHREWSBURY HIGH, FRESHMAN, SINGLES
Wei, the Colonials’ first singles player, enjoyed an excellent season. She advanced to the quarterfinals of
the Central Mass. Individual Tournament and helped lead the Colonials to the Division 1 state final. Wei had
dominant performances in the second round and round of 16, beating Sutton’s Grace Crocker,
6-0, 6-0, and Bartlett’s Karolina Dzieminski, 6-0, 6-1, respectively, before falling to St. PeterMarian’s Paige Benoit, 6-3, 6-2, in the quarters. The Colonials defeated Nashoba, 3-2, to capture
the Central Mass. team title. After beating Amherst in the state semifinals, Shrewsbury fell to
Andover in the final. Her brother, Ethan, played first singles for the Shrewsbury boys’ team and
was voted most valuable player. Jayme is the daughter of Xia Hong and Kanxian Wei of Shrewsbury.
Andrew Cole Tichy
TANTASQUA REGIONAL, SENIOR, MIDFIELD
The Warriors captured a share of their Mid-Mass. League championship this year, and Tichy was a driving force. Whether it was
scooping ground balls, providing defense in the middle or even scoring, Tichy was there. The numbers didn't mean as much
to Tichy as the team, though he did collect 51 goals and
29 assists for 80 points. The Fiskdale resident came up
big in the tournament, with two goals and four assists in
a Central/West Division 2 first-round win over Chicopee
and three goals and three assists in the quarterfinal loss
to Algonquin. The National Honor Society student plans to play football at Bowdoin College, where'd he like to major in economics and
minor in math. He is the son of Elizabeth Tichy and Paul Tichy.
SOFTBALL
FROM PAGE 7
Katie Becotte
OAKMONT REGIONAL, SENIOR, PITCHER
Becotte led the Spartans to the Wachusett C League championship and the semifinals of the Central Mass. Division 2
Tournament. In the quarterfinals against Millbury, Becotte was at
her best, firing a one-hitter and striking out 17. Beating
Gardner, 7-0, to capture the league title was one of
Becotte’s most memorable moments of the season.
Her team’s captain, Becotte was named league Most
Valuable Player and earned league all-star honors
for the second straight year. Becotte, who attended Cushing
Academy as a freshman and sophomore, was also a member of
Oakmont’s basketball and indoor track teams. In the fall, she will
attend Nichols College. She plans to study criminal justice and
psychology. She is the daughter of Rhonda and Leo Becotte of
Ashburnham.
Kara Brown
SHREWSBURY HIGH, SENIOR, LEFT FIELD
Brown batted .474 to rank among the top hitters in Central Mass.
and earn her second straight Super Team selection. Brown led
the Colonials to the quarterfinals of the Central Mass. Division 1
Tournament. In the quarterfinals against Wachusett,
Brown delivered a two-out, two-run single that gave
her team an early lead. Another highlight of the season
for Brown was Shrewsbury’s extra-inning win over
Nashoba Regional. Brown served as her team’s captain
was named Midland A League MVP. She earned league all-star
honors for the second straight year. Brown drove in 12 runs. In
the fall, Brown will attend Union College, where she will study
biomedical engineering and play softball. She is the daughter of
Jeff and Joyce Brown of Shrewsbury.
Allie Courtwright
ALGONQUIN REGIONAL, SENIOR, PITCHER
Courtwright leaves her mark on the Algonquin softball program,
setting a school record for career wins with 40 as she guided the
Tomahawks to a 16-6 record and a spot in the Central
Mass. Division 1 semifinals. Courtwright batted .304
and posted a 1.56 ERA for Algonquin, and also struck
out 527 in 452 career innings. She was a three-time
Midland A all-star and was a captain for coach Lisa
Strom. Her most memorable moment came in a quarterfinal
win over Tantasqua, where she notched her 40th career win
and blanked Tantasqua, 2-0. She was also fond of a 5-0 win over
league rival Leominster, that showed Algonquin was a threat this
season. Her father played Division 1 tennis at the University of
Buffalo. Courtwright will attend St. Lawrence University in the fall
and study to become a lawyer. She is the daughter of Beth and
Steve Courtwright of Southboro.
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