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Results April 28th, 2018

4/30/2018

 

Softball

Taunton, 2 @ King Philip, 3 – Final – Click here for a Recap and a Photo Gallery from this game.

Results April 27th, 2018

4/30/2018

 

Boys Volleyball

Taunton, 3 vs. Greater New Bedford, 0 – Final – Taunton defended home court, sweeping visiting Greater New Bedford 25-15, 25-23, 25-18 to qualify for the state tournament. The Tigers had a strong defensive game, totaling 13 blocks as a team. Collin Hunter and Alex Tavares each picked up four blocks apiece while Jason Khang and Gage Kingman both played well in the back row.
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Results April  26th, 2018

4/27/2018

 

Softball

Attleboro, 0 @ Taunton, 12 – Final (6 inn.) – Kelsey White allowed just two hits in four innings of work, striking out five to help the Tigers earn a shutout win over visiting Attleboro. Jaylin Couto struck out four in two innings of relief work. Offensively, McKenzie McAloon went 3-for-4 with a pair of runs scored and an RBI, Jaime Brown was 2-for-2 with two RBI and two runs, and Kya Enos had two hits, two runs, and a stolen base. Mackenzie Handrahan added a pair of hits, two RBI, and two runs while White helped her own cause with a double, triple, and two runs scored.

Girls Tennis

Taunton, 4 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final – Taunton lost just two games total in its two doubles matches, helping the Tigers pick up a 4-1 win on the road. McKenzie Lucie and Samantha Martin didn’t lose a game in a win at first doubles and Amanda Pugh and Brianna Fevrier won 6-0, 6-2 at second doubles. Senior Jillian Pagliuca won 6-1, 6-1 at first singles and eighth-grader Kayla Parrett notched a 6-3, 6-1 in her varsity singles debut. Attleboro’s Brianna Aronne pulled out a 7-6 (7-4), 5-7, 10-2 win ay second singles.

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Results April 25, 2018

4/26/2018

 

Boys Volleyball

Taunton, 3 @ Dighton-Rehoboth, 0 – Final – Gage Kingman had 15 digs and 13 service points to help Taunton notch a 3-0 (25-14, 25-10, 25-9) win over Dighton-Rehoboth. Collin Hunter and Lens Esquil paced the Tigers with nine kills apiece while Lance Law finished with seven kills.
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Winter Taunton Gazette All Stars

4/25/2018

 

Girls Indoor Track


First Team
​Olivia Dias, Taunton

Dias, a freshman, had a solid indoor track season for the Tigers ... was a part of the 4x400 relay team that placed second in the Hockomock League championship and seventh at the Division I state meet ... ran the 600 (1:38.73) and placed third overall in the freshmen/sophomore meet ... also took second in the league meet, eighth in the Division I meet and 10th at states ... first-time Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic ... a Hockomock League all-star.
Victoria Gravel, Taunton
Gravel, a sophomore, was a versatile athlete for the Tigers this past winter ... had an impressive third place in the 55 hurdles at the Hockomock League meet ... also finished fourth at Division I meet and 10th at States ... took fourth in the long jump (17′6.5) at the freshmen/sophomore meet ... she placed third at the Coaches Invitational, fifth at the Hockomock League championship and sixth place at the Division I meet ... multiple Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic ... Hockomock League all-star
Maggie Sullivan, Taunton
Sullivan, a junior captain, stepped up her game this past winter for the Tigers ... named the Hockomock League champion in the 1,000 meter (3:11) ... placed ninth at the Division I meet ... ran a 5:36 in the mile ... multiple Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic ... performed well at the MSTCA state Coaches Invitational meet ... an honors and advanced placement student
Sam Tichelaar, Taunton
Tichelaar, a senior, concluded a successful winter track career for Taunton ... placed third in the 300 (42.23) and fifth at the Division I meet ... had a leap of 17′6 in both the Hockomock League championship (fourth place) and Division I (third place) ... anchored the 4x400 relay team that placed second at the Hockomock League championship and seventh at Division I states ... three-year captain ... multiple Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic ... going to Amherst College for track and field.

Coach of the Year:
Jeffrey Moore, Taunton
Moore led the Lady Tigers to their best season in 10 years. Taunton finished the year 4-1, including impressive wins against league opponent King Philip, Mansfield, Oliver Ames and Attleboro. The Tigers finished third in the Hockomock League meet out of 12 teams. Moore was also surrounded by outstanding coaches Jason Torres, Jessica Charlesworth, Shaina Vickery, Chris Greding and Danny DeMello. This is Moore’s first Taunton Daily Gazette Coaches All-Scholastic honors.

2nd team
Madison Bettencourt, Taunton
Annabella Chavez, Taunton
Ekua Boakye-Mensa, Taunton
​Kerla Syvestre, Taunton

Full Article From Taunton Gazette

Wrestling


First team
Woudanly Danger, Taunton High School
Danger, a sophomore, was one of the top wrestlers for the Tigers in 2017-18 ... won a team-best 31 wins, including 40 takedowns and 20 pins ... has 62 career wins ... a two-time sectional finalist in the 220-pound division ... placed fourth at the Division I state tournament ... named champion at the Cape Cod Invitational ... a Hockomock League all-star

​Full Article From Taunton Gazette

Boys Basketball


First Team
Lens Esquil, Taunton
Esquil, a senior captain, was instrumental in helping the Tigers reach the postseason ... averaged a team-high 12.4 points per game ... named a Hockomock League all-star ... was Taunton’s Otto Graham nominee ... one of the top volleyball players for the Tigers in the spring ... first-time Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic.
Dante Law, Taunton
Law, a sophomore forward, was a standout on both sides of the floor for the Tigers ... posted a second leading 11.8 points per game ... hit a game-winning three-pointer against league opponent Oliver Ames ... named a Hockomock League all-star ... participated in the league’s 3-point contest ... two-time Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastics athlete.

Second Team
Malik Charles, Taunton
John Martins, Taunton


Boys Indoor Track


First team
Jadin Bruneau, Taunton
Bruneau, a senior, had another solid winter season for the Tigers ... placed third at the Hockomock League championships in the 55 meter dash ... qualified for the Division I state meet ... had a time of 37.81 in the 300 meters at the Hockomock League championship, which was good for fifth ... part of the 4x200 relay team that placed second at the league championship ... multiple Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastics ... a Hockomock League all-star
Jake DeAndrade, Taunton
DeAndrade was another great runner for the Tigers in short distance this past winter ... named the Hockomock League champion in the 55 meter dash ... placed eighth at the Division I state meet where he recorded a personal-best time (6.71) ... placed fourth at the Hockomock League championship in the 300 meters (36.86) ... took 10th place at the Division I state meet ... was part of the second place 4x200 relay team at the league meet ... multiple Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic.

2nd team
Owen O’Gara, Taunton

Full Article From Taunton Gazette

Swim


First team
Matt Heather, Taunton
Heather, a sophomore captain, was brilliant all season for the Tigers this past winter ... excellent long distance and breaststroke swimmer ... won 16 times in dual meets and second four times ... qualified for states ... finished in fifth place in the 200 freestyle and breaststroke at the Hockomock League championship ... league all-star ... a multiple Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic.
Lorna Li, Taunton
Li, a senior captain, had a great farewell season for the Tigers this past winter ... solid 200 IM and breaststroke swimmer ... finished first 16 times and placed second four times during dual meets ... qualified for states .... took fifth in the 200 IM and seventh place in the breaststroke at the Hockomock League championship ... a league all-star ... multiple Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic ... plans to attend Wellesley College
Tim Luc, Taunton
Luc, an eighth grader, was an excellent four stroke swimmer for the Tigers this past winter ... came away with 17 first place finishes and three second place finishes in dual meets ... qualified for states ... placed third in the 200 IM and third in the 50 freestyle during the Hockomock League championship ... named a league all-star ... first-time Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic.
Erin Schrama, Taunton
Schrama, a captain, was one of the top female swimmers for the Tigers this past winter ... excellent four stroke performer ... placed first 19 times in dual meets and one second place finish ... qualified for states ... took third place in the 50 freestyle and third in the butterfly at the Hockomock League championship ... a league all-star ... multiple Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic.
2nd team
Marisa Gay, Taunton
Bryant Abbott, Taunton

Peter Ye, Taunton
Angelina Lynch, Taunton
​Ashley Mitchell, Taunton

Full Article From Taunton Gazette

Girls Basketball


First Team
Hannah Moniz, Taunton
Moniz, a senior forward, finished her career strong for the Tigers ... averaged 8.1 points per game ... chipped in with 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game ... shot 93 percent from the free throw line ... was Taunton’s Dave Cowens Award nominee ... solid outside shooter and can hit the three ... a first-time Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic.
Lily Patneaude, Taunton
Patneaude, a junior guard, was one of the steady players for the Tigers this season ... despite missing several games, she led Taunton in scoring with 9.3 points per game ... added 4.7 rebounds, two steals per game and 1.7 assists per game ... played consistent both offensively and defensively ... a two-time Hockomock League all-star ... two-time Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic.

2nd team
Jaelyn Fernandez, Taunton
MacKenzie Handrahan, Taunton
Alexa White, Taunton
Kelsey White, Taunton

Full Article from Taunton Gazette

Boys Hockey


Player of the Year: Will Walsh, Taunton
Walsh had a season to remember for the Tigers this past winter.
The senior forward led the Hockomock League in points scored (49).
He finished with 24 goals and 25 assists.
Walsh helped lead Taunton to its first playoff win in 24 years, third consecutive state tournament appearance and first South semifinal since 1994.
Walsh, a four-year letterman, was named a league all-star and voted the Tigers’ Most Valuable Player. The Taunton resident finished his career with 34 goals, 51 assists and 85 points overall, which is 14th all-time. Walsh was ranked fourth in Division II and 15th in Massachusetts.
He received the 7th Player Award three years ago for going above and beyond.
Walsh, a Hockomock League all-star, plans to enlist in the United States Marine Corp after graduation.
Coach of the Year: Kris Metea, Taunton
Metea and his coaching staff helped lead the Tigers to their first South semifinals appearances, two playoff wins and first tournament win since in 1994. Taunton reached the postseason for the third consecutive year, just the second time in program history. Metea’s team finished with a 13-10-2 record (without two exclusion games). His graduation class recorded a four-year total of 47, which is the fourth most by a graduation class. He established a free youth clinic for Taunton area youth players.
First team
Mike Albert, Taunton
Albert, a sophomore and assistant captain, had a solid season for the Tigers this past winter ... finished the season with 17 goals, 15 assists and 32 points ... helped lead Taunton to its first postseason win since 1994 ... named Rookie of the Year two seasons ago ... member of the lacrosse team ... a first-team Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic.

Jakob Roberts, Taunton
Roberts, a senior forward, concluded his final season in style for the Tigers this past winter ... concluded with 11 goals, 13 assists for 24 points ... finished his career with 21 goals, 43 assists and 64 points, tied for 28th all-time ... team captain ... helped lead Taunton to its first postseason win since 1994 ... four-year letterman ... voted Steve Matthews Most Improved Player ... two-year varsity baseball player ... a first-time Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic ... attending Bridgewater State University next fall.
Cam Sneyd, Taunton
Sneyd, a junior forward, had a successful year for the Tigers this past winter ... finished the year with 12 goals. 18 assists and 30 points ... helped lead Taunton to its first postseason win since 1994 ... three-year letterman and team captain ... was the recipient of the Coaches Award in 2015-16 ... won the Hobey Baker Character Award ... was the Henshaw-Soderberg Leadership Award recipient ... a first-time Taunton Daily Gazette All-Scholastic.

2nd Team
Sean Bunker, Taunton
Andrew Carter, Taunton
Brady Nichols, Taunton
Dylan Nichols, Taunton
Jack Patneaude, Taunton

Full Article from Taunton Gazette

Other Sports to be added as they become available

Results April 24th, 2018

4/25/2018

 

Baseball

Taunton, 4 @ Oliver Ames, 7 – Final – Matt McCormack struck out six and allowed two hits and two runs over five innings of relief to pick up the win for OA. He also went 2-for-3 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored. Mike Friel also went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI, while Chris Pearsons and C.J. Deveau each had a pair of hits and an RBI.

Boys Volleyball

Taunton, 3 @ North Quincy, 2 – Final – The Tigers improved to 7-0 on the season with a 25-21, 24-26, 17-25, 26-24, 15-9 come from behind victory. Ricardo DaFonseca led the way for Taunton with 50 assists, four blocks, and a block on the final point that sealed the win. Lens Esquil had 14 kills and seven blocks, Lance Law had 15 kills and Malik Charles had eight kills for the Tigers, while Alex Tavares and Collin Hunter each contributed five kills and two blocks apiece in the win.
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Results April 23rd, 2018

4/24/2018

 

Baseball

​King Philip, 6 @ Taunton, 5 – Final – King Philip scored a run in the top of the first, tacked on three more in the top of the second, plated one more in the fourth, and score what turned into the winning run in the top of the sixth. Taunton tied the game 5-5 in the bottom of the fifth before KP took the lead back for good in the next half inning. Liam Rohan came in to pinch hit and drove in Nolan Bradley for the winning run. Jeremy Rhines struck out a pair and gave up three earned runs in five innings of work while junior Terry Murray didn’t allow a run in two innings, striking out four. Rhines added a single and an RBI as well.

Girls Lacrosse

Taunton, 16 @ Coyle & Cassidy, 2 – Final – Taunton freshman Alana Tavares paced the offense with eight goals while senior Hannah Moniz scored four goals and senior Kayla Phillips added a pair. Senior Diana Brens and freshman Anastasia Lajoie each found the back of the net once. Goalie Brianna Winfield made eight saves in the win.

Boys Tennis

​Taunton, 0 @ King Philip, 5 – Final – King Philip won all five matches in straight sets, sweeping visiting Taunton. Marco DiStefano won 6-2, 6-3 at first singles, Nick Putney earned a 6-0, 6-1 win at second singles, and Jack Cannon took a 6-1, 6-1 decision at third singles. The team of Nick Ihley and Aidan Ignatius notched a 6-1, 6-0 win at first doubles while Nate Ihley and Sean Desrochers teamed up for a 6-0, 6-1 win at second doubles.

Girls Tennis

​King Philip, 5 @ Taunton, 0 – Final – King Philip picked up an impressive win, taking all five matches in straight sets on the road at Taunton. Erin Regnier won 6-3, 6-0 at first singles, Meghan Sepich took a win at second singles by the same score, and Caitlin Gonser didn’t lose a game (6-0, 6-0) in a win at third singles. The team of Katarina Schneider and Grace Ely emerged with a 6-0, 7-5 win at first doubles and the team of Mia Valencia and Lucy Bernard took a 6-1, 6-1 decision at second doubles.

2018 Rhody Invitational Boys Volleyball

4/23/2018

 
Congratulations to the Boys Volleyball Team
on their Silver Bracket 1st Place finish at the
2018 Rhody Invitational at RIC.

​The Tigers went 5-3 in Pool play and advanced to the Silver Bracket.
They faced East Providence in the semifinals and won 25-12 and in the Finals Taunton defeated Newton South, 25-16.


Taunton's Collin Hunter was named an All-Star for the tournament.
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Results April 20th, 2018

4/23/2018

 

Girls Tennis

Taunton, 5 @ Franklin, 0 – Final – Taunton dropped just two games total in four matches to get a win on the road. Jillian Pagliuca won 6-0, 6-0 at first singles, Vanessa Rosa picked up a 6-0, 6-2 win at second singles, and Jocelyn Pagliuca won by forfeit at third singles. Samantha Martin and McKenzie Lucie (first singles) and the team of Amanda Pugh and Kayla Parrett (second doubles) both won without losing a game.

Boys Tennis

​Franklin, 5 @ Taunton, 0 – Final – Franklin continued its perfect start with a sweep on the road at Taunton. Rohan Herur won a battle at first singles, emerging with a 7-5, 6-4 win while Liam Marr (6-2, 6-0) and Saketh Saripalli (6-0, 6-0) also picked up wins to sweep singles play. The team of Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu won 6-1, 6-1 at first doubles while Tony Calderone and Dan Angermeier didn’t lose a game in a 6-0, 6-0 win at second doubles.

Softball

Sharon, 0 @ Taunton, 17 – Final (5 inn.) – Alexa and Kelsey White combined to strike out 10 batters with three hits allowed and no walks in five innings of work to lead Taunton to a win. Alexa struck out eight, scattering three hits in four innings of work to get the win. Kelsey struck out two of the three she faced in the fifth inning. Offensively, Alexa White went 3-for-3 with a triple and a pair of doubles, knocking in three runs. Mackenzie Handrahan had three hits, including a home run, and four RBI while Kya Enos (2-for-3) and Abbie McDonough (2-for-3) each had a double and two RBI.

Baseball

Taunton, 2 @ Franklin, 0 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
​Tigers Ride Moynihan Gem to Win at Franklin

Results April 13th, 2018

4/23/2018

 

Softball

​Taunton, 15 @ New Bedford, 0 – Final (5 inn.) – Sisters Kelsey and Alexa White combined for a one-hit shutout as Taunton picked up a win on the road at New Bedford. Kelsey White went three innings with two strikeouts and one hit while Alexa White struck out three in two innings. Offensively, Payton Ceglarski was 4-for-4 with two RBI and Kya Enos had three hits, including a home run, and seven RBI to pace the Tigers. Mackenzie Handrahan, Liana Duarte (RBI), Hannah Aldrich (two stolen bases) and Kelsey White (RBI, stolen base) all had two hits for Taunton while Paige Silvia launched a two-run home run.

Boys Lacrosse

Taunton, 0 @ New Bedford, 9 – Final

Boys Volleyball

Taunton, 3 @ Quincy, 0 – Final – Taunton continued its strong start with a 3-0 sweep (25-17, 25-21, 25-18) on the road at Quincy. Lens Esquil landed 14 kills and added two blocks, Lance Law added 12 kills, a block, and an ace and Mile Charles finished with eight kills and two kills. Ricardo DaFonseca set the offense in motion with 45 assists, three kills, and an ance.
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