2018 Hockomock Spring Players to Watch from Taunton

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Softball Players to Watch
​JAIME BROWN, JUNIOR
Taunton junior third baseman Jaime Brown is a seasoned veteran for the Tigers, as she enters her fourth year as a varsity starter. The reigning HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year is a mainstay at the hot corner, one of the best defensive third basemen in the league, and also one of the top hitters in the Hock. Brown batted 0.507 with 38 hits from the lead-off spot last spring, while scoring a team-high 34 runs. She also drove in 13 runs as the sparkplug for one of the most potent offenses in the league and will be counted on again this spring as Taunton eyes a league title and a deep playoff run.
​KYA ENOS, SENIOR 
Having played several positions during her four seasons on varsity, Taunton senior Kya Enos returns as the starting catcher for the Tigers and a major presence in one of the league’s most dynamic lineups. Enos was an all-star outfielder before moving back behind the plate last year, and she showed off power with a team-high four homers. The University of Maine-commit batted 0.479 on the season with 34 hits, drove in 33, and scored 18 runs while providing leadership and speed in the heart of the Taunton lineup. Enos will be counted on again this spring to help a still young Tigers roster battle for a Kelley-Rex division title and through the always competitive Div. 1 South bracket.
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Baseball Players to Watch
​JACOB CRAWFORD, SENIOR
Taunton senior Jacob Crawford made the switch to shortstop last season, but it did not slow him down as he continued to be one of the top defensive players in the league. Crawford also made a leap at the plate in 2017, leading the Tigers with a 0.350 batting average during the regular season to help Taunton reach the state tournament. He recorded 21 hits and scored 15 runs in the regular season and became one of the most consistent hitters in the Taunton lineup. His defensive prowess will help the Taunton rotation, but Crawford’s emergence as a dangerous hitter gives the Tigers another reason to think they can challenge for the Kelley-Rex title.
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Girls Lacrosse Players to Watch
​ALANA TAVARES, FRESHMAN Not many eighth graders can step into a varsity roster and immediately contribute, let alone become one of the league’s top scorers, but that is exactly what Taunton freshman Alana Tavares did last year. With a year under her belt, Tavares will be looking to take her game to the next level as the young Tigers program continues to improve. Last year, Tavares scored 64 goals and recorded 13 assists, while also grabbing 83 draw controls and a league-best 79 ground balls. Tavares will not be sneaking up on anyone this spring, but her speed and finishing ability should keep her among the league leaders as Taunton tries to make a run at a playoff spot.
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