Last Friday, Golf earned a huge win over SCC rival Apponequet to keep them undefeated in the conference. Volleyball and Girls’ Soccer also earned some huge wins as teams made up games that were rained out last week.
Football: The Bulldogs traveled to Dighton-Rehoboth this week in search of their first win. The Falcons returned the opening kick for a score, beginning what would amount to a 28-0 run in the first half. The Bulldog offense came alive in the second half, with senior Corey Dias (usually a kicker) running the ball for a one-yard score, followed by a two-point conversion from junior quarterback Cam Hamilton. Hamilton connected with tight end Grant Reuter, also a junior, for a touchdown in the fourth, followed by a Darien Dumond (Sr.) two-point conversion. However, the end result was a 42-16 loss, as the Dogs’ allowed the Falcons to complete several big plays on offense, including a few long runs. Next week, the boys are away to play their rivals, the Wareham Vikings.
Boys’ Soccer: At Bourne on Monday, the boys battled back with a pair of goals in the second half of the contest, and the game ended in a 2-2 tie. Senior Emil Assing and junior Alex Sousa provided the offense. Back home against Fairhaven on Wednesday, the Bulldogs lost a hard-fought battle 5-4. Senior Hunter Parker scored three goals and sophomore Tanner Figueiredo had the other. The boys traveled to Seekonk on Friday to face the Warriors and dropped a tough 2-1 contest. This week, the boys are up against Dighton-Rehoboth and the always-tough Dartmouth Indians.
Girls’ Soccer: The girls played the same schedule as the boys this week, only with different locations. Wednesday on the road against Fairhaven, senior captain Amy Bichajian scored two goals in a 4-2 victory to continue her stellar season. Freshman Maddie Demanche and sophomore Maddie Cooney also had goals in the win. On Thursday against Bourne, the girls provided the firepower with four second-half goals. Bichajian, Demanche, Cooney, sophomore Leah Przybyszewski, and junior Katelyn Bindas were the scorers in the 5-1 triumph. On Friday at home against Seekonk, the girls took a 4-1 loss to close out an otherwise positive week. This week, they take on New Bedford High, D-R, and Dartmouth High.
Boys’ Cross Country: After a bye week, the boys returned to face GNB Voc-Tech and Case at home (Washburn Park in Marion) on Tuesday. Although Voc put up a good battle, the boys were able to defeat them 24-35 and easily handle Case 16-43 to improve to a strong 5-1 record. Freshman Adam Sylvia (17:41) continued his excellent season, finishing second overall. He was followed by a trio of juniors; James Goulart (18:21), Connor Farney (18:32), and Will Hopkins (18:33). Next up is Apponequet, which is another home meet.
Girls’ Cross Country: Home at Washburn Park to face GNB Voc-Tech and Case on Tuesday, the girls swept another meet after their bye week. The girls took the first ten spots, led by seniors Madeline Meyer (19:36) and Nina Bourgeois (20:02). Junior Avery Nugent (20:10) and sophomores Madeline Scheub (20:13) and Madisen Martin (20:18) followed, continuing to run excellent times. This week, the undefeated squad runs against Apponequet at home on Tuesday.
Volleyball: The girls’ first competitor this week was Fairhaven on the road on Wednesday, and they suffered a 3-0 loss on consecutive sets. The scores were 25-23, 25-14, and 25-16. Matching up against Bourne at home on Thursday, the girls earned a 3-1 victory with several solid performances. Among them were senior Hayli Marshall’s 11 kills, senior Michaelah Nunes’ 28 assists, and junior Emma Collings’ 12 kills. Home to face Seekonk on Friday night, the girls completed a 3-0 win highlighted by senior Olivia Bellefeuille’s incredible performance. She served 24 consecutive points, one shy of a perfect game. The girls will be home against New Bedford High and away at D-R this week.
Golf: Starting off at home against D-R on Tuesday, the boys took a 150-121 victory aided by sophomore Collin Fitzpatrick’s 37. On Wednesday, the boys faced Wareham and Seekonk in an interesting tri-match at The Bay Club. They won both matches, beating Wareham 155-64, and Seekonk 157-132 using the ‘Modified Stableford’ scoring system. Sophomore Jason Gamache (35) and senior captain Jared Nye (39) led the way in the double victory. Golf’s busy week continued with a 143-70 thrashing of GNB Voc-Tech at Hawthorn Country Club. Fitzpatrick’s 38 and Gamache’s 40 led the way on the notably tough course. Staying on the road versus previously undefeated Apponequet last Friday, the Bulldogs earned a crucial 178-146 victory to remain undefeated in the SCC. Fitzpatrick’s 36, which included a noteworthy eagle putt on the fifth hole at Lakeville Country Club, was the team’s top score. Sophomore Jacob Yeomans shot a 38 and junior Tyler Mourao added a 39 in the huge win. This week: A road battle against Case, a home match against Apponequet, and the much-anticipated SCC championship on Friday, October 16 at Bay Pointe Country Club.
Field Hockey: The busy week started off with a home game against New Bedford High, in which senior standout Morgan Middleton scored both goals in a 2-1 victory, one coming on an assist from junior Sophia Church. Sophomore Riley Goulet and freshman Gates Tenerowicz continued to be an effective duo in goal. The girls looked to keep their momentum going Wednesday against Fairhaven, where Church continued to shine with two goals. Also scoring were senior Maggie Wiggin and sophomore Ali Hulsebosch. A scoreless shutout against Seekonk on Friday closed out the week, with Tenerowicz earning the shutout and senior midfielder Jane Kassabian playing a solid all-around game. This week, the girls continue to face their SCC opponents, as they are home versus Case on Tuesday, home against Wareham on Wednesday, and on the road to play D-R on Friday.
Below are the overall fall team records, followed by the conference records in wins, losses, and ties as of October 11.
Boys’ Cross Country: (5-1-0)(5-1-0); Girls’ Cross Country: (6-0-0)(6-0-0); Golf: (15-1-0)(14-0-0); Football: (0-5-0)(0-4-0); Volleyball: (0-0-0)(0-0-0); Field Hockey: (5-4-2)(4-2-2); Boys’ Soccer: (0-0-0)(0-0-0); Girls’ Soccer: (0-0-0)(0-0-0).
By Patrick Briand