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Field HockeyTaunton, 0 @ Foxboro, 2 – Final GolfTaunton, 176 vs. Coyle & Cassidy 207 - Final
Girls VolleyballTaunton, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 3 – Final – Oliver Ames senior Caitlin Cavanaugh had a terrific game, leading the Tigers with 17 kills in a win over Taunton. Sadie Homer had 23 digs, Allie Kemp added 28 assists & six aces, Sarah Litwack chipped in with 15 assists and Jordan Bosse finished with eight kills and three aces.
Field HockeyTaunton, 0 @ New Bedford, 0 – Final – Emma Sheehan made two saves in net to record a shutout as the Tigers opened their season with a tie against New Bedford. Jocelyn Pagliuca had a strong game defensively for Tigers, breaking up a handful of corner attempts while Rylie Murphy had a big defensive save. Cierra Bartel, Alana Tavares, Jillian Pagliuca, and Lauren Torres all had strong games for Taunton. VolleyballTaunton, 3 @ Coyle & Cassidy, 1 – Final – After dropping the first game, Taunton won three straight to beat rival Coyle & Cassidy (19-25, 25-21, 25-14, 26-24). Mckenzie Lucie and Hailey Sullivan both played well in the back row while Kamila Cuevas and Sam Silveira provided the offense up front. GolfTaunton, 176 @ North Attleboro, 158 – Final – North Attleboro’s Jillian Barend fired a 1-over par round of 36 to lead the Rocketeers to a win at home. Barend had two birdies on the day at the middle course of Heather Hill. Aidan Weir added a 40 for the Rocketeers while Marcus Costa and Pat Roberts each contributed with a round of 41. Cam Williams and Jack Giebel each shot 40 for Taunton.
FootballTaunton, 7 @ New Bedford, 6 – Final 1st Quarter: No scoring. 2nd Quarter: (NB) Latrell Canto 10-yard rush, XP failed. 3rd Quarter: No scoring. 4th Quarter: (T) Noah Leonard 65-yard pass to Brayden Merrill, Coby Adams XP good. Boys SoccerNorth Attleboro, 1 @ Taunton, 1 – Final – North Attleboro jumped ahead just before the midway point of the first half but Taunton found the equalizer in the 66th minute to earn a point. Gerson Bonilla cleaned up a rebound in the 18th minute to put the Rocketeers up. Joe Hilf’s header was denied on a terrific save by Taunton goalie Nolan Melo but Bonilla buried his chance. In the 66th minute, Taunton’s Colby Fernandes took advantage of a turnover and used a volley to bring the Tigers level. Kyle Briere made three saves for North Attleboro. GolfTaunton, 92 @ New Bedford, 77 – Final (Stableford) – Taunton’s Kyle Robinson had a team-best round of 43 to pace the Tigers to a win at the Whaling City Golf Club. Spencer Andrews and Sean Bunker each shot 45 to help Taunton.
2017 Record: 4-16
2017 Finish: Missed playoffs Coach: Toby Chaperon After missing out on the state tournament the past two seasons, the Tigers are looking to get back into playoff contention on the backs of nine seniors. Everything will run through three-year starter Kayli Fagan, who is inching closer and closer to 1,000 assists as the team’s primary setter. Another key returner is senior Mckenzie Lucie, who will continue to handle libero duties and stabilize the back line. Middle Kamila Cuevas has taken a big step forward while Sam Silveira is back as an option on the outside. Other seniors that head coach Toby Chaperon is expecting to contribute include Sam Martin (opposite), Aliyah Gillenwater (outside), Michaela Felici (outside), Jaime Brown (defensive specialist), and Elaine Bodemer (defensive specialist). “We will be integrating many new players and are hoping that gelling process will happen quickly as there are no let-ups in our schedule as we get started right away with a strong New Bedford team,” Chaperon said. 2017 Record: 11-8-1
2017 Finish: Reached Div. 1 South First Round Coach: Liz Hathaway Taunton had one of its best seasons in program history last year, winning 11 games and advancing in the playoffs for the first time by beating Oliver Ames in an overtime thriller. The Tigers will look to build on that success and compete with the top teams in the ultra-competitive Kelley-Rex division. The Taunton midfield will be a strength this season, as it is filled with experienced players. Seniors Jillian Pagliuca, Lauren Torres, and Mabel Smith are all capable of making plays on both ends of the field and all read the game well to keep the Tigers moving in the right direction. Senior forward Ciera Bartel will be joined up front by last year’s playoff hero Alana Tavares. The sophomore forward scored the game-winner against OA and has the speed to cause defense lots of problems. The Tigers defense will be led by junior Kathryn Robinson and sophomore Jocelyn Pagliuca and if anyone gets through then senior goalie Emma Sheehan will be there to stop them. Taunton coach Liz Hathaway said, “This team has come together and have a great on field bond that allows them to successfully execute plays and breakaways.” 2017 Record: 5-6
2017 Finish: Missed playoffs Coach: Brad Sidwell Key/Returning Players: Noah Leonard, Sr., QB; Brayden Merrill, Sr., WR/DB; Tryton Zavala, Sr., WR/DB; Wesner Charles, Sr., WR/DB; Christian Tourinho, Sr., OL/DL; Cam Correiro, Sr., OL/DL; Corey Pintabone, Sr., TE/DL; Ryan Williams, Sr., OL/LB; Jared Rockwood, Sr., TE/DE; Max Moitoso, Sr., RB/LB; Prince Brown, Sr., WR/DB; Mason Frank, Jr., OL/DL Outlook: Taunton started last season with a 3-0 record, one of the program’s best starts in years, but then lost five straight games, including a playoff game against BC High, the top seed in Div. 1 South. The Tigers turned it on again from that point, winning the final three games of the season, including an impressive win against Brockton, to finish with a winning record under second-year head coach Brad Sidwell. Experience will be a key for the Tigers this season, as Taunton tries to build on that playoff appearance and the momentum from a strong closing stretch. Senior Noah Leonard will be the starting quarterback for the third straight year and is now fluent in Sidwell’s offensive system. Leonard will have familiar targets in senior wideouts Brayden Merrill, Tryton Zavala, and Wesner Charles, while junior Cam Carroca looks to step in as a feature running back and junior Javon Franklin is a new target in the passing game. On the line, Taunton returns plenty of size in 6-foot-3, 337-pound tackle Christian Tourinho and his fellow senior Cam Correiro. Senior Ryan Williams will be the center, while junior Mason Frank, listed at 6-foot-2 and 274 pounds, will be back to battle at the line of scrimmage. Size and athleticism will be strengths for Taunton on the defensive side of the ball as well. Tourinho, Correiro, and Frank can bottle up opposing running games and will be joined on the line by seniors Corey Pintabone and John Rockwood. Williams will lead the linebacking corps along with classmates Max Moitoso and Kyle Cuoto. Senior Prince Brown will be back at corner and senior Sebastien Celestin looks to step into the safety position. “Taunton football is progressing forward,” said Sidwell. “Like all teams, we’d like to gain some confidence early in the season and carry it on. The Kelley-Rex division is challenging with great programs, coaching staffs, and communities. We are happy to be a part of it and want to represent Taunton High well by competing at the high standard set by the other league members.” Boys SoccerTaunton, 1 vs. New Bedford, 5 – Final – Taunton junior Jared Roderick scored off an assist from DiNey Rodrigues to cut the New Bedford lead to 2-1, but the Whalers pulled away to earn the two points. Girls SoccerTaunton, 5 @ New Bedford, 0 – Final – Taunton’s Grace Pimenta (five saves) and Hannah Mcentee (one save) combined for the shutout as the Tigers opened the season with a big win on the road over New Bedford. Emily O’Gara scored two goals, while Megan Flanagan had one goal and two assists in the win. Emma Silvia added a goal and an assist while Alex Wapenski also scored for the Tigers Girls VolleyballTaunton, 0 @ New Bedford, 3 – Final – McKenzie Lucie had a strong game defensively in the back row for the Tigers but Taunton dropped the season opener to New Bedford. Jaime Brown and Riley Edwards both stepped up and did a good job setting for Taunton after losing starter Kayli Fagan to an injury in warmups. GolfMansfield, 171 @ Taunton, 188 – Final – Mansfield sophomore Ryan Dow fired a match medalist round of 38 to lead the Hornets to a season-opening win over Taunton. Senior Jake DiSangro and sophomore Nathan Morreale each shot 44 for Mansfield while sophomore Ava Haggis carded a round of 45. Jack Giebel had the best round for Taunton, finishing with a 45.
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