Last Friday was one for the ages! Both the boys' and girls' basketball teams made it to the MIAA Division I South finals, and thus had the chance to win the championship on the parquet floor of the TD Garden in Boston. What a remarkable experience!
The girls' squad defeated the Durfee Hilltoppers 60-50 for the afternoon tilt. The Lady Hornets were led by sophomore Michaela Bowes (who you can see at the left, being interviewed by Channel 5's Mike Dowling) who scored 17 points in the victory. A great game, as the girls were in control of the game from virtually the onset. With this win, the Division I South champs will now take on the Division I North champs, Andover High School for the Eastern Massachusetts Division I championship. This game will also be at TD Garden on Tuesday night at 7:45 pm.
The boys' team (the #3 seed) faced off against a very tough Madison Park (the #1 seed). The Hornets hung tough through the first quarter, but in the second quarter Madison Park pulled away with a great deal of speed and tight defense. The Hornets ended up losing 72-60, ending a historical season that saw them winning the Hockomock League championship for the first time in 50 years while posting an outstanding 21-3 record. Phenomenal!
Over 3000 tickets were sold to Mansfield High School students, parents, and community members. Both teams are such a strong source of joy and pride in our community, and should be congratulated for terrific and historical seasons. In my view, they were both winners on Friday... Go Hornets!
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