ST. JOHN’S PREP (21-3-0) vs. XAVERIAN (20-3-1), 7:45 p.m.
Coaches: Kristian Hanson, fifteenth season (St. John’s Prep); Dave Spinale, twenty first season (Xaverian).
Participant to observe/St. John’s Prep: F Tommy Sarni (Sr.) — The Eagles captain has a team-high 16 objectives, together with the game-winner within the 5-2 win vs. Xaverian on Jan. 8.
Participant to observe/Xaverian: D Nolan Dion (Sr.) — His 15 assists are second on the Hawks, however extra importantly, he anchors the primary protection pairing from the left aspect.
The lowdown: After splitting a pair of regular-season conferences within the Catholic Convention, each groups wanted double additional time of their state semifinal victories. Xaverian is making its first state title sport look in program historical past, whereas the No. 1 Eagles are searching for their first championship for the reason that 2015 Tremendous 8.
In internet: Senior Payton Palladino (St. John’s Prep; 1.51 GAA, .916 save share); senior Brendan Flanagan (Xaverian; 1.52 GAA, .932 save share).
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Division 2 boys
TEWKSBURY (21-2-0) vs. CANTON (22-2-1), 3:15 p.m.
Coaches — Derek Doherty, twenty first season (Tewksbury); Brian Shuman, seventeenth season (Canton).
Participant to observe/Tewksbury: D Caden Connors (Sr.) — The DCL/MVC 2 Participant of the 12 months anchors the blue line, and likewise drives the offense from the again finish (21-27—48).
Participant to observe/Canton: F AJ Thomas (Jr.) — His 15 objectives lead the Bulldogs, and his 21 factors are tied forfirst on a balanced crew that has an unbelievable 16 gamers in double digits.
The lowdown: It’s a rematch of the final D2 state ultimate performed at TD Backyard, a 6-2 Canton win in 2019, however this time Tewksbury is the No. 1 seed. The Redmen’s two losses had been to D1 groups (Marshfield, Wellesley). Canton has a 22-game win streak after beginning 0-2-1 (losses to D1 Lincoln-Sudbury and Franklin, tie vs. Barnstable).
In internet: Junior Ben O’Keefe (Tewksbury, 1.31 GAA, .924 save share); freshman Colin Davis (Canton; 0.82 GAA, .940 save share).
Division 3 boys
MARLBOROUGH (21-1-1) vs. HANOVER (17-7-1), 11 a.m.
Coaches: Mike O’Brien, eleventh season (Marlborough); Jonny Abban, eleventh season (Hanover).
Participant to observe/Marlborough: F Marcus Chrisafideis (Sr.) — With two objectives within the semifinal win over Lynnfield, Chrisafideis has seven in three event video games, and a state-best 37 this season.
Participant to observe/Hanover: F Robbie Hanna (Sr.) — Hanna has turn into the focus of the Hawks assault this season, main the crew in all three scoring classes (18-27—45).
The lowdown: The groups simply missed assembly within the season-opening Jim Gormley Cup, because the top-seeded Panthers fell to D4 finalist Sandwich in a shootout. Marlborough adopted up a few straightforward event wins with one-goal scares, however the No. 3 Hawks allowed only one aim in 4 event wins of their quest to get to the Backyard after their 2020 ultimate was canceled.
In internet: Junior Dan Esteves (Marlborough, 2.20 GAA); senior Liam Monahan (Hanover; 1.59 GAA, .912 save share).
Division 4 boys
WATERTOWN (14-9-1) vs. SANDWICH (17-4-3), 9 a.m.
Coaches: John Vlachos, fifth season (Watertown); Jordan Mohre, 14th season (Sandwich).
Participant to observe/Watertown: F Alec Banosian (So.) — The sophomore (15-10—25) has picked up his scoring within the postseason, with six objectives and 4 assists in 4 event wins.
Participant to observe/Sandwich: F Colin McIver (Jr.) — The middle on the Blue Knights’ prime line (17-19—36) scored an enormous tying aim in opposition to Norwell, and has 4 objectives and 5 assists in 4 postseason wins.
The lowdown: The Raiders have scored 26 objectives in 4 event wins, however Vlachos nonetheless maintains that protection is the important thing to their success, and Jared Norton and Casey Williams have been a goalie rotation. Sandwich will attempt to carry the momentum of its last-minute double-OT win over Norwell within the semifinals.
In internet: Senior Jared Norton (Watertown, 1.74 GAA, .935 save share) or junior Casey Williams (Watertown, 1.53 GAA, .933 save share); junior Mitchell Norkevicius (Sandwich; 1.59 GAA, .926 save share).
Division 1 women
AUSTIN PREP (26-0) vs. ARLINGTON (21-1-1), 5:45 p.m.
Coaches: Stephanie Wooden, ninth season (Austin Prep); Jeff Mead, sixteenth season (Arlington)
Participant to observe/Austin Prep: F. Kathryn Karo (Sr. C) — The Stonehill commit crossed the 200 profession level marker in a 4-0 win over HPNA within the quarterfinals. The Hingham switch has collected 38 objectives and 30 assists.
Participant to observe/Arlington: F. Maddie Krepelka (Jr.) — An offensive juggernaut for the Spy Ponders, the junior produced a 30-18—48 line throughout the common season and has contributed six objectives and three assists within the event.
The lowdown: The Cougars have unfinished enterprise to maintain after ending the 2019-20 season as co-champions. The yr prior, the Cougars misplaced within the Backyard to Methuen/Tewksbury. AP defeated the Spy Ponders, 6-1, when the groups met on Jan. 10 at Ed Burns Enviornment.
The Cougars have outscored opponents foes by a 152-10 margin. Their unrelenting tempo is troublesome to play in opposition to and Catholic Central League co-MVP Maeve Carey, a Stonehill commit from Gloucester, anchors the protection with 16 objectives and 24 assists.
Champions of the Middlesex League, the Spy Ponders boast a stingy protection that has allowed 30 objectives, spearheaded by senior captain Grace Corsetti (21 factors). Maddie Krepelka, senior captain Gabby Russo (15 objectives, 30 assists) and freshman Julia Krepelka (12 objectives, 22 assists) kind a high-flying first line.
In internet: Senior captain Lauryn Hanifin (Austin Prep, 26 wins, 19 shutouts, 0.38 objectives in opposition to common); senior captain Elise Rodd (Arlington, 15 wins, 4 shutouts, 1.18 objectives in opposition to common).
Division 2 women
CANTON (18-6) vs. ALGONQUIN (18-3-2)
Coaches: Dennis Aldrich, tenth season (Canton); Mike Hodge, fifth season (Algonquin)
Participant to observe/Canton: D. Allie McCabe (Sr. C) — The Hockomock League MVP anchors a stingy protection that has solely surrendered 37 objectives. The senior captain defenseman has collected six objectives and 11 assists to go together with a +13 score.
Participant to observe/Algonquin: F. Mallory Farrell (So.) ― The Marlborough resident leads the Titans in scoring with a watch popping 32 objectives and 17 assists in simply 23 video games.
The lowdown: Algonquin is making its first look within the ultimate. Canton was the 2020 co-champion, and misplaced within the championship sport in each the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. The Bulldogs have floor down three prime 10 seeds of their final three event wins, surrendering two objectives. The The Titans potted 99 objectives within the common season and allowed simply two within the event.
Except for Farrell, the Titans are led by sophomores Emily Johns (26 objectives, 12 assists) Bryn Domolky (15 objectives, 17 assists) . Senior captain Tess Khoury (12 objectives, 11 assists) and junior captain Audrey Koen (13 objectives, 13 assists) tempo a balanced assault for the Bulldogs.
In internet: Junior Carolyn Durand (Canton, 17 wins, 0.95 save share, 0.96 objectives in opposition to common, six shutouts); senior Lana Pacific (Algonquin, 17 wins, 0.95 save share, 1.15 aim in opposition to common).
Jim Clark could be reached at jim.clark@globe.com. Cam Kerry could be reached at cam.kerry@globe.com.