Girls' basketball
The Super team
Lindsay Hallion, Westwood
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With Hallion at the helm the Wolverines have become a perennial Division 3 powerhouse, winning two state championships and three South Sectional titles. She's a two-time Tri-Valley League MVP and Westwood's all-time leading scorer with 1,538 points. This season she averaged 21.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 3.7 steals per game as the Wolverines finished 20-5. In her four years with the team, Westwood has a 93-7 record and have captured four Tri-Valley League titles. Hallion, a three-time All-Scholastic and member of the National Honor Society, will be attend Harvard in the fall where she will play basketball. | |
Monique Lee, Lynn Classical
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Lee elevated her game to new levels this season, lifting the Rams to the Division 1 North sectional final, a 22-1 record, and the Northeastern Conference title. This year's league MVP, she averaged 19.6 points and 12.9 rebounds per game. She also collected 53 steals. Lee finished her high school career with 1,316 points and 960 rebounds. She has also played AAU basketball for the EMass Lightning and Mass Cyclones. Lee is a three-time conference all-star and eclipsed the 1,000 point milestone earlier this season. She is an honor roll student, a member of a dance group, and plays power puff football. She will attend Quinnipiac next fall. | |
Ashley McLaughlin, Andover
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McLaughlin took over the leadership role for the Golden Warriors this season. With the loss of Jenny Muller to graduation, McLaughlin filled the void and led Andover back to the state championship game. It marked the second time in as many years the Golden Warriors claimed the EMass crown. However, with a one-point loss to Minnechaug, Andover failed to repeat. She averaged close to 15 ppg and eclipsed the 1,000-point mark this winter. McLaughlin is also an All-Scholastic in volleyball where she was named the Merrimack Valley Conference MVP. McLaughlin, a National Honor Society member, will attend Holy Cross in the fall on a four-year basketball scholarship. | |
Shaleyse Smallwood, O'Bryant
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Smallwood was a scoring machine for the Tigers of O'Bryant. This season the two-time All-Scholastic averaged 30 points per game and eclipsed the 2,000-career point milestone. With her sharp-shooting and ability to break down a defender with the dribble, Smallwood became one of 49 players in state history to score 2,000 or more points. She achieved the milestone Feb. 18 during a 67-35 rout of Latin Academy. The Northeastern University-bound guard finished her high school career with 2,053 points. Smallwood led the Tigers to a 17-2 record and a Boston City League championship, where she collected MVP honors. | |
Jessica Smith, Dartmouth
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Smith represents a rare breed. She scores, rebounds, and plays tenacious defense. A four-year starter, Smith collected more than 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. Her 1,080 points ranks second all-time for the school. This year she averaged 19 points and 12 rebounds per game, leading the Indians to a 26-1 record and an Eastern Athletic Conference title. She is a three-time EAC All-Star. Smith has also played for the Bay State Magic (AAU), the Rhode Island Breakers (AAU) and the Coastal Bay State Team (three years). She is a member of the National Honor Society and will attend George Mason University in the fall. | |
Coaches of the Year
Jeff Hoyle, Dartmouth
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In his eighth season with the Indians, Hoyle had a year he will not soon forget. Dartmouth finished 26-1 and had just the second undefeated regular season in girls' basketball in school history. The Indians captured this year's Division 1 South Sectional title as well as the Eastern Athletic Conference regular season crown, and the LaSalle tournament title before falling in the EMass final at the FleetCenter. The Indians fell, 57-43, to Andover. Dartmouth lost in the South Sectional final in 2002 and last season was upset in the first round. The team entered the year determined to avenge the early tournament loss and flourished. Hoyle commends his team's passing ability and believes it's the most unselfish team he has coached. He finishes the year just three wins shy of 100 for his coaching career. Hoyle graduated from Bridgewater State College in 1975. He also serves as the girls' assistant soccer coach. He enjoys reading mystery novels and collects political pins. | |
Gertrude Fisher, O'Bryant
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Coach Fisher became this first coach to win a Boston City League title with both a boys' and girls' team. Fisher led the Tigers to a boys' championship in 1993. This season, O'Bryant defeated Brighton, 41-33, to take the league's top prize. The Tigers finished 17-2, earning top seed in the Division 2 South tournament. O'Bryant was upset by Mansfield in the first round. The year was highlighted by a couple of major milestones. Shaleyse Smallwood notched her 2,000th career point and six-foot center Kristine Lucas eclipsed both the 1,000th point and 1,000th rebound mark. Fisher posted a 145-34 record coaching the boys, and since taking over the girls' team has been 136-27. She graduated from Boston University in 1974, where she was a member of the Terriers' first women's team. Fisher also coaches girls volleyball, where the Tigers have taken the last three City League titles. | |
Brian McDormand, Lynnfield
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McDormand was at the helm of one of the most talented teams in EMass this season. He guided the Pioneers to the Division 3 state title game, where Lynnfield fell to Quaboag, 55-36, at the FleetCenter. Nonetheless, the Pioneers finished 20-5, capturing the EMass and Cape Ann League championships along the way. Lynnfield defeated Westwood, 41-36, for the EMass title. In that game, the Pioneers trailed with as little as 2:42 remaining, but edged the Wolverines on clutch free throws by sophomore guard Shae Fitzpatrick. McDormand, last year's Cape Ann League's Coach of the Year, improved his career record to 70-19. He was impressed by his team's dedication, hard work, and enthusiastic play. He graduated from Lynn English in 1973 where he played basketball and football and attended Colby College where he also played basketball. He enjoys mountain biking and is a New England sports fan. | |
Fred Thacher, Harwich
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Thacher led the Harwich girls' basketball team to probably the best season in school history. The Rough Riders finished a perfect 25-0, winning both the state championship and South Shore League championships. Harwich dropped Georgetown, 67-48, at the FleetCenter for back-to-back state titles. Dating back to last season, the Rough Riders won 31 straight and Thacher credits that success to team chemistry. He also earned Coach of the Year honors in 1999. He has been coaching for 21 years, 17 as head coach. In addition to basketball, Thatcher has coached some extremely talented baseball teams and was inducted into the state Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame earlier this year. He keeps himself busy in the fall coaching boys' soccer. Thacher graduated from Dennis-Yarmouth in 1968 and then Springfield College in 1972. He also enjoys spending time with his family and boating. | |
The All-Scholastics
Danielle Collins, Walpole
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Collins captained the Rebels to their second Division 2 State Championship in three years. Collins, a Bay State Conference All-Star, averaged 10.5 points per game and collected 54 assists and 32 steals during the year. She also averaged 40 percent from behind the 3-point arc. She netted a game-high 17 points in Walpole's 48-43 win over Hampshire in the state title game. Collins is also a two-time league all-star for field hockey and earned All-Scholastic honors in that sport as well. Collins was named Rookie of the Year on the Rebels' 2001 field hockey which finished 24-0 and captured the Division 1 state championship. She will attend the University of Vermont where she will play field hockey. | |
Sharee DaLuze, Harwich
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DaLuze, one of the state's best ball-handling guards, led the Rough Riders to an undefeated 25-0 record and back-to-back Division 4 state titles. A two-time All-Scholastic, DaLuze won South Shore League MVP honors, averaging 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steaks per game. She is a four-year starter and graduates as Harwich's all-time girls' leading scorer with 1,302 points. DaLuze netted 22 points in the Rough Riders' 67-48 win over Georgetown in the state title game at the FleetCenter. In addition to playing basketball, she also plays softball and enjoys listening to music and spending time with her friends. | |
Meghan Driscoll, B-R
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Driscoll, a four-time Old Colony League All-Star, led the Trojans (21-5) to the Division 1 South sectional final. Driscoll earned league MVP honors, averaging 16 points and 10 rebounds per game. She was a McDonald's All-American nominee and accounted for all but 10 of her team's points in its win over Framingham in the sectional semifinals. Driscoll is also president of the National Honor Society, treasurer of her class, and secretary of the student council. She also plays volleyball and throws the javelin on B-R's outdoor track team. She will be attending Stonehill College next year on a full basketball scholarship. | |
Bonnie Hirtle, Quincy
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Senior cocaptain Bonnie Hirtle set a long list of school records this season for the Presidents. She eclipsed the former marks for scoring with 497 points for one season and 1,348 for her career, becoming only the second girl in school history to hit the 1,000-point milestone. She also set new standards for field goals, both in a season (178) and for a career (505). Her other records include: 3-pointers in a game (6), season (52), and career (143), as well as free throw percentage, both season (.730) and career (.670). She also plays volleyball and is a National Honor Society member. She plans to attend Salem State next fall. | |
Heather Marino, Arlington Catholic
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Simply put, Marino was the best player on one of EMass best teams. This season the senior center averaged a triple-double, tallying 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 blocks per game for the Cougars. She was named MVP of the Catholic Central League. During her four years on the varsity, Arlington Catholic posted three straight seasons with undefeated league records (14-0, 13-0, 12-0), 39 straight league victories, four straight tournament appearances and a combined four-year record of 77-14, including this year's 21-3 mark, a school record. She will attend Southern New Hampshire University next fall. | |
Tonya Perry, Somerville
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Perry was the spark on a Somerville team which posted an 18-3 record this year. She was the Greater Boston League's leading scorer with an 18.3 points per game average. She took MVP honors in both the Holiday Hoopfest and the AT&T Broadband Tournaments. The Highlanders were ousted from the Division 1 North tournament by eventual state champion Andover. With Andover ahead at halftime, Perry scored 16 of her 20 points in the second half, helping to close the gap to four, but it wasn't enough. Perry is as yet undecided on college but is considering UMass-Lowell, Salem State, and AIC where she hopes to continue her basketball career. | |
Tanya Rosbash, Newton South
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For the second time in as many years Rosbash was named Dual County League MVP. She became just the second girl in school history to score 1,000 points finishing with 1,023. She has been a DCL All-Star in each of the last three seasons and has been the Lions captain for the last two. This year she averaged 19 points per game leading Newton South into the state tournament. The Lions opened with a 49-43 overtime win over Falmouth before falling to eventual sectional champion Dartmouth. Rosbash is also a DCL MVP and three-time all-star in soccer where last year she a member of All-State Division 1 First Team. She will attend Colby College in the fall where she plans to play basketball. | |
Nicole Savageau, Framingham
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Despite her emphasis on passing the ball, Savageau finished her high school career as the highest scoring player in school history. Her 1,209 career points ranks first among all girls. This season she averaged 13.5 points per game and won the Bay State Carey Conference Player of the Year award. She is a three-time member of the league's first team all-stars. Her 4.29 GPA ranks in the top five percent of her class. Savageau has been awarded the College Book Award from Providence College. Her hobbies include playing the guitar and piano and she enjoys singing and song writing. She will attend Williams College where she will play basketball. | |
Kayleigh Scannell, Lowell
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For the past four years Scannell has been quietly been making a name for herself in the Merrimack Valley Conference. This season, she was anything but quiet, averaging 19.1 points, 7 assists, and 6.5 rebounds per game while leading the Red Raiders to a 19-4 record and their fourth straight tournament appearance. A four-year starter, Scannell graduates as Lowell's all-time leading scorer with 1,083 points. She has been an all-star in each of the last three seasons and was the MVP of this year's Coca Cola Classic Christmas Tournament. She has also played volleyball, cross country, softball, and track. | |
Kelsey Simonds, Cardinal Spellman
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Simonds, and the rest of the Cardinal Spellman girls' basketball team, made it back to the Division 3 South sectional final. Despite scoring a game-high 20 points, the Cardinals were turned away for the third consecutive time in the sectional final. As a junior she has one more year to get over the hump. Simonds posted an average of 17 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 blocks per game for the Cardinals. She is a 1,000 point scorer, a member of the National Honor Society and has a 3.52 GPA. She also plays volleyball where she is a Catholic Central League All-Star. She Also plays AAU basketball for the Bay State Magic. | |
