Hebert honored by SportQuest

Tyler Hebert of Rockland was selected the SportQuest all-American male athlete of the year.

Hebert, a senior soccer player at Sacred Heart in Kingston, was chosen from more than 2,400 students who competed for the honor.

Each year, SportQuest honors two male and two female student athletes among those who identify themselves as Christian (although they need not attend a religious school).

A combination of athletic accomplishment, academic excellence, and Christian character is used to select the honorees, with each winner receiving a $1,000 college scholarship.

Hebert was a Mayflower League all-star last season and ended the regular season among the top 10 in goals scored in Eastern Massachusetts; he had more than 100 career goals.

He will play soccer at Stonehill College in the fall.

Winless squad earns two honors

Despite a winless season, the Stoughton boys' hockey team has a reason to celebrate.

The group was awarded the James F. Mulloy Team Sportsmanship Award and was honored by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association at the end of the season.

Stoughton ended its year at 0-16-4, but, said coach Dan Mark, "Throughout the season, regardless of the score, the players played hard, never gave up, and represented themselves, their team, and their school to the highest degree."

The players "always showed up for practices, worked hard every practice, and remained a team throughout," he said.

The team included captains Tony Buckman and Justin Collins.

The Stoughton boys' hockey team also won the Hockomock League's sportsmanship award for the third consecutive year.

Midget racer having fun on track

Shane Hammond, a 1999 East Bridgewater High graduate, is heading in to a new season on the midget car racetrack, and a chance to build on last season's success in the Northeastern Midget Association.

Hammond, 26, ended last season as the league's most improved driver of midget cars, which are downscaled versions of traditional racing cars. He was also honored for his perseverance and a positive attitude.

On March 31, a new season began and Hammond entered his fourth year on the circuit. He is looking to stay among the best drivers in the area.

He was introduced to racing as a child, watching his grandfather compete. He learned, too, from working with NEMA driver Randy Cabral of Plymouth.

On May 19, Hammond will compete at Seekonk Speedway.

"This year I want to try get a victory with the club, and just try to be a contender up front, and be a front-runner," Hammond said. "Honestly, as long as I'm having fun, that's my main thing."

Clinic for youth football coaches

A youth football coaches clinic will be conducted by USA Football and the New England Patriots on May 12 at Gillette Stadium. The clinic will help coaches develop and organize their teams, teach fundamentals, and implement drills.

High school coaches, youth coaches, and former Patriots Andre Tippett and John Hannah will be among the participants.

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration may be obtained by visiting usafootball.com or by calling 1-877-5-FOOTBALL.

The fee is $40 and includes a lunch, USA Football T-shirt, gift bag, and a certificate of completion.

Monique Walker can be reached at mwalker@globe.com.