Here is an update for this week in Old Rochester Regional Sports.
Boys’ Tennis: After making it to the finals and facing Dover-Sherborn for the third straight year, Old Rochester came up with the same result, a 0-5 loss. The Bulldogs had an impeccable season by remaining undefeated but they were no match for the Dover-Sherborn boys’ tennis team. In second singles and first doubles, the matches remained close throughout the duration. However, the opponent managed to end up on top over Alex Bilodeau at second singles and Josh Lerman and Maxx Wolski at first doubles. Sam Pasquil and Jahn Pothier played hard at first and third doubles, respectively.
Girls’ Tennis: The Lady Bulldogs advanced to the semifinals this year, but could not triumph over Ursuline Academy who won 5-0. Old Rochester played their hardest, but Ursuline proved to be a superior opponent. At first doubles, Emma Colling and Kinsley Dickerson lost their first match of the season. First doubles was the only tight competition between the teams, ending in a super tiebreaker. Regardless of the loss, the Lady Bulldogs carried their heads high and we’re proud of how far they made it in the state tournament.
Girls’ Lacrosse: Old Rochester faced Cohasset again in the semifinals and lost 18-5. After an honorable season of maintaining an 18-3 record overall, the Lady Bulldogs’ year came to a close. Cohasset proved to be the better team by winning most of the draws and outscoring Old Rochester by 13 goals. However, Ava Ciffolillo and Madison Cooney managed to sneak two goals each past the opponent’s goalie. Meghan Shay netted one goal to help the team. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs are ready to come out strong next season and try even harder to develop more skills to compete, and ultimately beat, teams like Cohasset.
Softball: After qualifying for the state tournament for the first time in eight years, the Bulldogs made it to the quarterfinals where they lost to Dighton-Rehoboth 0-5. Despite their efforts, the Lady Bulldogs’ opponent triumphed over them. Senior Hannah Guard and junior Sophie Hubbard each had two hits a piece while senior Nicole Ochoa had one hit. Sophomore Ashley Soares pitched a seven-hitter along with two walks and seven strikeouts. Although the team started out the season fragmented, by the end they came together. The Lady Bulldogs finished the year with a 13-5 record.
By Alexandra Hulsebosch