2014 HockomockSports.com Softball Awards
North Attleboro senior pitcher Meg Colleran has been named the 2014 HockomockSports.com Softball Player of the Year after leading the Rocketeers to their first ever Division 1 South sectional final. Colleran was also selected as the league MVP by the coaches and was named the 2014 Gatorade Player of the Year.
HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry said, "Meg was the dominant starter that everyone had expected her to be this season. She led the league in strikeouts and at times carried the Rocketeers against the best competition in the state. She was also a great hitter and part of North's potent top of the order. All-around, she deserved the accolades that went her way this season."
Colleran was an absolute force in the circle for Big Red. She posted a miniscule 0.39 ERA in 162 innings pitched. She struck out a league-high 244 batters and allowed just nine earned runs all season. In the D1 Sectional Finals, Colleran allowed just one hit but the Rocketeers fell to eventual state champs, Bridgewater-Raynham.
It wasn't just pitching for Colleran either, as she was second for North Attleboro with a .415 average and was first on the team with a .484 on-base percentage. Her 34 hits were a team-high, as well as her 30 RBI, eight doubles, three triples, three home runs and her .695 slugging percentage. Colleran will be playing for UMass Amherst next year.
Honorable Mention: Jesse Aleixo, Taunton - Allie Piergustavo, Milford - Aimee Kistner, Taunton
HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry said, "Meg was the dominant starter that everyone had expected her to be this season. She led the league in strikeouts and at times carried the Rocketeers against the best competition in the state. She was also a great hitter and part of North's potent top of the order. All-around, she deserved the accolades that went her way this season."
Colleran was an absolute force in the circle for Big Red. She posted a miniscule 0.39 ERA in 162 innings pitched. She struck out a league-high 244 batters and allowed just nine earned runs all season. In the D1 Sectional Finals, Colleran allowed just one hit but the Rocketeers fell to eventual state champs, Bridgewater-Raynham.
It wasn't just pitching for Colleran either, as she was second for North Attleboro with a .415 average and was first on the team with a .484 on-base percentage. Her 34 hits were a team-high, as well as her 30 RBI, eight doubles, three triples, three home runs and her .695 slugging percentage. Colleran will be playing for UMass Amherst next year.
Honorable Mention: Jesse Aleixo, Taunton - Allie Piergustavo, Milford - Aimee Kistner, Taunton
Catcher - Brie Flaherty, Franklin
Franklin junior Brie Flaherty had a big season behind the dish for the Panthers. The 5'5" junior caught both Sabrina LoMonaco and Lilly Criscione throughout the season and was one of the top defensive catchers in the Hockomock. She batted .272 on the season and knocked in 22 runs for the Panthers. She scored six runs of her own and had seven doubles on the season. Flaherty also smacked four home runs in her junior campaign and listed History as her favorite subject.
Franklin junior Brie Flaherty had a big season behind the dish for the Panthers. The 5'5" junior caught both Sabrina LoMonaco and Lilly Criscione throughout the season and was one of the top defensive catchers in the Hockomock. She batted .272 on the season and knocked in 22 runs for the Panthers. She scored six runs of her own and had seven doubles on the season. Flaherty also smacked four home runs in her junior campaign and listed History as her favorite subject.
First Base - Allie Piergustavo, Milford
Milford junior Allie Piergustavo had yet another strong year for the Scarlet Hawks. Playing at first, Piergustavo was a constant in the lineup for first-year coach Steve DiVitto. In the regular season, the 5'8" junior batted an impressive .413 and knocked in 23 runs. She had 26 hits in the regular season and hit four home runs. Piergustavo was named a Hockomock League All Star by the coaches and listed English as her favorite subject.
Milford junior Allie Piergustavo had yet another strong year for the Scarlet Hawks. Playing at first, Piergustavo was a constant in the lineup for first-year coach Steve DiVitto. In the regular season, the 5'8" junior batted an impressive .413 and knocked in 23 runs. She had 26 hits in the regular season and hit four home runs. Piergustavo was named a Hockomock League All Star by the coaches and listed English as her favorite subject.
Second Base - Marissa Gifford, North Attleboro
North Attleboro's Marissa Gifford had another stellar year at second base for Big Red. The 5'4" senior was an anchor in the field defensively for the Rocketeers and also got it done at the plate. offensively, she batted .381 on the season with 32 hits. She knocked in 15 runs throughout the campaign to help North Attleboro to its first ever D1 South Sectional Final. Gifford was one of three Rocketeers named a Hockomock League All Star and said Biology is her favorite subject.
North Attleboro's Marissa Gifford had another stellar year at second base for Big Red. The 5'4" senior was an anchor in the field defensively for the Rocketeers and also got it done at the plate. offensively, she batted .381 on the season with 32 hits. She knocked in 15 runs throughout the campaign to help North Attleboro to its first ever D1 South Sectional Final. Gifford was one of three Rocketeers named a Hockomock League All Star and said Biology is her favorite subject.
Third Base - Shannon Jones, King Philip
King Philip's Shannon Jones was one of the most solid defensive third baseman in the league. The senior also finished with a batting average of .310, including a .400 average over the second half of the season as the Warriors finished strong and clinched a tie for the Kelley-Rex division title. Shannon listed her favorite subject in school as Calculus.
King Philip's Shannon Jones was one of the most solid defensive third baseman in the league. The senior also finished with a batting average of .310, including a .400 average over the second half of the season as the Warriors finished strong and clinched a tie for the Kelley-Rex division title. Shannon listed her favorite subject in school as Calculus.
Shortstop - Jordan Wade, Taunton
Taunton shortstop Jordan Wade followed up her impressive freshman campaign with another strong season. Defensively, Wade was on another level at the shortstop position for the Tigers. At the plate, she batted .375 on 30 hits, including eight extra base hits. She knocked in 23 runs and scored 27 runs herself. Wade was one of four Taunton players to be named Hockomock League All Star by the coaches and listed English as her favorite subject.
Taunton shortstop Jordan Wade followed up her impressive freshman campaign with another strong season. Defensively, Wade was on another level at the shortstop position for the Tigers. At the plate, she batted .375 on 30 hits, including eight extra base hits. She knocked in 23 runs and scored 27 runs herself. Wade was one of four Taunton players to be named Hockomock League All Star by the coaches and listed English as her favorite subject.
Outfield - Kailey March, Taunton
Taunton senior Kailey March was a vital part in leading the Tigers to 20 wins this season. March, who roams centerfield for Taunton, had a team-high 31 runs scored, nine doubles and three triples. She batted .337 on the season and knocked in 12 runs. Defensively, March made just one error all season, the least for regular field players on Taunton. March was also a threat on the bases, stealing five bases, third most for the Tigers. March said that Science is her favorite subject at school.
Taunton senior Kailey March was a vital part in leading the Tigers to 20 wins this season. March, who roams centerfield for Taunton, had a team-high 31 runs scored, nine doubles and three triples. She batted .337 on the season and knocked in 12 runs. Defensively, March made just one error all season, the least for regular field players on Taunton. March was also a threat on the bases, stealing five bases, third most for the Tigers. March said that Science is her favorite subject at school.
Outfield - Brianna Sebio, King Philip
King Philip junior rightfielder Brianna Sebio had a great year in the outfield for the Warriors, "flawless" according to KP coach Norm Beauchemin. Sebio, who was named a league all-star by the Hockomock coaches, also batted .413 on the season and drove in 17 runs while scoring 14 times herself. Sebio listed Chemistry as her favorite subject in school.
King Philip junior rightfielder Brianna Sebio had a great year in the outfield for the Warriors, "flawless" according to KP coach Norm Beauchemin. Sebio, who was named a league all-star by the Hockomock coaches, also batted .413 on the season and drove in 17 runs while scoring 14 times herself. Sebio listed Chemistry as her favorite subject in school.
Outfield - Missy Krim, Oliver Ames
Oliver Ames' Missy Krim had a breakout year for the Tigers. The 5'0" sophomore was a key part in getting the offense going for Oliver Ames. Krim, a slap-hitter, batted .405 for the season, with a .446 slugging percentage and a .402 on-base percentage and knocked in 10 runs. She was also a threat once she reached base, stealing 14 bases on the season and scoring 16 runs. Krim listed English as her favorite subject in school.
Oliver Ames' Missy Krim had a breakout year for the Tigers. The 5'0" sophomore was a key part in getting the offense going for Oliver Ames. Krim, a slap-hitter, batted .405 for the season, with a .446 slugging percentage and a .402 on-base percentage and knocked in 10 runs. She was also a threat once she reached base, stealing 14 bases on the season and scoring 16 runs. Krim listed English as her favorite subject in school.
Designated Player - Aimee Kistner, Taunton
Taunton sophomore Aimee Kistner had a breakout year for the Tigers this season. Kistner played multiple roles in helping Taunton reach 20 wins on the season, including pitching. At the plate, Kistner had an absolute monstrous year, batting a league-high .462 on the season and knocking in a league-high 36 runs. Her five home-runs were a team-best and she also led the Tigers in hits (36) and doubles (9). Kistner also had a good year on the mound, going 2-0 with a 0.78 ERA. Kistner was named a Hockomock League All Star and listed Anatomy and Physiology as her favorite subjects.
Taunton sophomore Aimee Kistner had a breakout year for the Tigers this season. Kistner played multiple roles in helping Taunton reach 20 wins on the season, including pitching. At the plate, Kistner had an absolute monstrous year, batting a league-high .462 on the season and knocking in a league-high 36 runs. Her five home-runs were a team-best and she also led the Tigers in hits (36) and doubles (9). Kistner also had a good year on the mound, going 2-0 with a 0.78 ERA. Kistner was named a Hockomock League All Star and listed Anatomy and Physiology as her favorite subjects.
Bench
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Mcayla Moody
North Attleboro 
.423, 11 RBI, 24 R
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Giovanna Diminico
Taunton 
.219, 10 RBI, 14 R
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Ashley Hession
King Philip 
.295, 3 HR, 16 runs, .958 FPCT
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Kelly Reading
Taunton 
.379, 10 RBI, 21 R, 7 SB
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Erin Lynch
Oliver Ames 
.358, 11 RBI, 23 R, 14 SB
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The 2014 HockomockSports.com Pitching Rotation
Starting Pitcher - Megan Colleran, North Attleboro
Saying that North Attleboro pitcher Meg Colleran had a superb year would be a severe understatement. Colleran was far and away the best pitcher in the state this season, posting a 0.39 ERA with 244 strikeouts. She only allowed nine earned runs all season wand had a 0.51 WHIP. She walked just 21 batters in 162 innings pitched. She also batted a team-high .415 and knocked in 30 runs for Big Red. She listed Physics as her favorite subject and will be playing at UMass Amherst next year.
Saying that North Attleboro pitcher Meg Colleran had a superb year would be a severe understatement. Colleran was far and away the best pitcher in the state this season, posting a 0.39 ERA with 244 strikeouts. She only allowed nine earned runs all season wand had a 0.51 WHIP. She walked just 21 batters in 162 innings pitched. She also batted a team-high .415 and knocked in 30 runs for Big Red. She listed Physics as her favorite subject and will be playing at UMass Amherst next year.
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Jesse Aleixo
Taunton 
18-3, 0.73 ERA, 133 K, 25 BB
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Kali Magane
King Philip 
10-1, 0.75 ERA, 113 K
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Sabrina LoMonaco
Franklin 
7-4, 1.71 ERA, 94 K, 23 BB
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Maddie Letendre
Mansfield 
7-11, 1.89 ERA, 165 K, 35 BB
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King Philip sophomore Kali Magane was named the second annual HockomockSports.com Softball Underclassman of the Year after a strong performance in the circle and at the plate for the league champion Warriors.
Magane started the season at second base and platooning as pitcher, but by midseason she had established herself as the Warriors No. 1 and not surprisingly that coincided with a solid stretch for KP that included 11 wins in a row. That stretch enabled the Warriors to earn a share of the league title with Taunton.
"Magane showed tenacity as a pitcher and had the right combination of speed and movement to dominate games," said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. "Her ability to change a game both with the bat and in the circle was impressive for someone playing what was essentially their first varsity season -- expectations will be high for the next two years."
“She’s been really pitching well, moving the ball around and not walking batters,” said KP coach Norm Beauchemin following the team's win over Franklin late in the season. “She’s been able to get herself out of trouble…We’re going to face adversity every game and we need someone to get out of it -- she can get out of it.”
Magane is the second KP sophomore to have won this award, following teammate Rennee Poirier in 2013.
Honorable Mention: Jordan Wade, Taunton - Aimee Kistner, Taunton - Mycala Moody, North Attleboro
Magane started the season at second base and platooning as pitcher, but by midseason she had established herself as the Warriors No. 1 and not surprisingly that coincided with a solid stretch for KP that included 11 wins in a row. That stretch enabled the Warriors to earn a share of the league title with Taunton.
"Magane showed tenacity as a pitcher and had the right combination of speed and movement to dominate games," said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. "Her ability to change a game both with the bat and in the circle was impressive for someone playing what was essentially their first varsity season -- expectations will be high for the next two years."
“She’s been really pitching well, moving the ball around and not walking batters,” said KP coach Norm Beauchemin following the team's win over Franklin late in the season. “She’s been able to get herself out of trouble…We’re going to face adversity every game and we need someone to get out of it -- she can get out of it.”
Magane is the second KP sophomore to have won this award, following teammate Rennee Poirier in 2013.
Honorable Mention: Jordan Wade, Taunton - Aimee Kistner, Taunton - Mycala Moody, North Attleboro
Coach of the Year - Dave Lewry, Taunton
Taunton head coach Dave Lewry has been named the second annual HockomockSports.com Softball Coach of the Year after leading the Tigers to a share of the Kelley-Rex division title -- the program's first and the school's third.
"Obviously, Taunton has a ton of talent," said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry, "but it was clear right from the start that they were also very well coached. The team was one of the best defensive teams in the league and also one of the best lineups top to bottom and a lot of that was from the work that the players did with the coaching staff."
Lewry follows former Milford coach Brian Macchi as the second winner of this award.
Honorable Mention- Bill Wallace, North Attleboro - Steve DiVitto, Milford - Mark Maguire, Foxboro
Taunton head coach Dave Lewry has been named the second annual HockomockSports.com Softball Coach of the Year after leading the Tigers to a share of the Kelley-Rex division title -- the program's first and the school's third.
"Obviously, Taunton has a ton of talent," said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry, "but it was clear right from the start that they were also very well coached. The team was one of the best defensive teams in the league and also one of the best lineups top to bottom and a lot of that was from the work that the players did with the coaching staff."
Lewry follows former Milford coach Brian Macchi as the second winner of this award.
Honorable Mention- Bill Wallace, North Attleboro - Steve DiVitto, Milford - Mark Maguire, Foxboro