St. John Paul II, Massachusetts – History was made as the St. John Paul II girls soccer team advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time ever. The No. 6 Lions secured a narrow victory over No. 11 Monson with a score of 1-0 in the Div. 5 Round of 16 of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association state tournament.
The defining moment of the match came early when Emma Collette netted the historic goal just two minutes in, as her shot from the right side was deflected into the net by a Monson defender. On the defensive front, Meah Dalrymple played a crucial role in effectively neutralizing Monson’s leading scorer, Hannah Murphy. Dalrymple’s strong performance, along with the solid defense provided by Kiera O’Malley, Devin Crofford, Ariel Thompson, and Maddy Boyle, ensured that Monson couldn’t find their footing offensively.
In other important high school sports action, the Div. 3, Round of 8 featured the No. 6 Dennis-Yarmouth defeating No. 3 Newburyport 1-0. Brooke Chicoine scored the only goal, finding the net in the third quarter. This victory advances the Dolphins to the Final Four, where they will face undefeated Watertown.
Meanwhile, in volleyball, the top-seeded No. 1 Bourne triumphed over No. 9 Wareham 3-0, thanks to standout performances from Nola Timo and Mayla Muldoon. In contrast, the No. 2 Brookline boys volleyball team ended the season for No. 7 Barnstable with a straight set victory.
Lastly, in cross country events, the D-Y girls placed third, securing a spot in the Meet of Champions, while the boys from Upper Cape achieved notable individual results.
Overall, it’s an exciting time for high school sports in the area as teams aim for glory in their respective championships.
