Overview

• In the State Field Hockey Tournament, Watertown and Uxbridge face notable challenges in their paths. Watertown, possessing an undefeated record of 17-0, aims to clinch its 21st state title; however, the team confronts a tougher Division 3 bracket this year. Defending Division 4 champion Uxbridge, with a near-flawless 17-1 record, grapples with a path to the subsequent state title that is peppered with competitive teams from Central and Western Massachusetts.
• The competitive athletes to look out for in the State Girls' Volleyball Tournament include: in Division 1, Sasha Selivan from Newton North and Taylor Lacerda from Franklin; in Division 2, Quinn Anderson from Westborough and Leah Fowke from Melrose; in Division 3, Dana Schechter from Nipmuc, Fielding Mayhugh from Weston, and Tamlyn Shu from Medfield.
• In Division 1 of the Volleyball Tournament, the defending champion Newton North leads the competition but contenders such as Haverhill can't be overlooked. Brookline and Bishop Feehan have also shown potential as dark horses.
• Westborough is posited as the favorite in Division 2 of the Volleyball Tournament; their main challenge likely being from perennial underdog Algonquin. The undefeated Canton Bulldogs, having defeated Franklin, Attleboro and Bishop Feeham, aim to maintain their winning streak.
• In Division 3 of the Volleyball Tournament, the top-seeded teams Medfield and Weston have had close contests throughout. The once defending champion Tewksbury enters the playoffs in a less fortunate position due to major graduations from their team. Meanwhile, Dennis-Yarmouth has managed to hold their ground.