The Central Mass. field hockey Player of the Week poll has been reset after last week’s voting was compromised by automated entries, forcing a fresh start for fans to pick their favourite standout performer. The Hometeam Field Hockey Player of the Week, presented by the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, invites readers to choose among a range of top players whose recent performances caught the attention of area coaches.
Sophia Bochicchio of Tantasqua had a notable week, assisting the winning goal against Grafton and scoring twice with an assist in a victory over Blackstone-Millville Regional. Meg Callahan from Algonquin made her first career shutout against Wachusett Regional and followed up with five saves in a 1-1 draw with Leominster. Ava Carey contributed a goal in each of Sutton’s two wins, while Lexi Carroll scored three goals for Hopedale during a 1-1-0 stretch.
Auburn’s Kaylee Charlton scored in tight games, netting a goal in a 1-0 win over Leominster and adding another in a victory against Quaboag Regional. Riley Cormier led Doherty with a hat trick in a win over Lunenburg, and Meaghan Doucet made 14 saves in a 1-1 draw with Algonquin Regional.
Nashoba’s Hannah Dwight stood out with three goals and six assists across a 3-0-0 week, reaching her 50th career point in a win over Shrewsbury. Lila Favreau scored a hat trick in Blackstone-Millville’s victory over Leicester, while Emerson Gaudette matched that feat with three goals helping Quabbin to two wins.
Josie Hescock of Quaboag scored a hat trick in a win over South and followed with two goals and an assist in a win over Palmer. Oakmont’s Chloe Hewitt found the net three times during a 1-1-1 week, and Littleton’s Aly Laing recorded nine saves in a 0-0 draw with Shepherd Hill Regional.
Valley Tech’s Alex Maeder made six saves in a shutout of Northbridge. Groton-Dunstable’s Hailey Mandell scored two fourth-quarter goals to preserve a 2-2 draw with Oakmont Regional. Lunenburg’s Clarissa May contributed two goals and two assists in a win over Shepherd Hill Regional. Abby Rogowski scored two goals and had an assist in Quabbin’s win over Westborough.
Uxbridge’s Ava Rosborough netted a hat trick in a win over Hopedale, helping the Spartans to a 2-0-0 week. Ireland Shea of St. Paul scored nine goals and added two assists in a 2-0-0 week for the Knights. Tahanto’s Abby Smith scored two goals and had an assist in their 2-0-0 week, while Grafton’s Lainey Warren scored a hat trick in a win over Leominster.
Coaches and administrators are encouraged to report game results and player achievements to the Hometeam Scoreboard by calling the T&G sports desk at 508-793-9350 or emailing sports@telegram.com. Readers can now cast their vote for the new Player of the Week after the poll reset, with the latest performances fresh in mind.
According to Yahoo Sports.
