Franklin Puts Finishing Touches on Magical Season, Captures Super Eight Crown

By Matt Feld (@Mattyfeld612)

Brockton, Mass. – As Jake Noviello walked around the mound, the rain pouring down, he pondered back over his high school career. The Franklin ace was ready for a fairytale ending.

With the Panthers and Central Catholic tied at two in the bottom of the eighth inning, Noviello came in and struck out three consecutive hitters to leave the go-ahead run in scoring position. 

After an Evan Wendell suicide squeeze gave Franklin a one-run lead, Noviello went back to the mound and slammed the door as Franklin claimed the Super Eight title with a 3-2 win over No. 4 Central Catholic on Monday night at Campanelli Stadium.

Vaglica Steps Up, Spins Complete Game Shutout as Xaverian Blanks Brockton

By Matt Feld (@Mattyfeld612)

Brockton, Mass. – Dylan Vaglica could not have picked a better time for his top performance of the season.

On Monday afternoon, Vaglica threw a complete game shutout allowing just four singles and throwing a mere 80 pitches as Xaverian defeated No. 2 Brockton, 2-0, to advance to the Division 1 South Sectional Semifinals at Campanelli Stadium.

Vaglica displayed a three-pitch combination, primarily relying on his fastball and curveball while also mixing in the occasional changeup.