Mike Ross won six Super Bowls with three schools over 25 seasons, the last three with West Boylston, where he recently stepped down as coach.
Mike Ross won six Super Bowls with three schools over 25 seasons, the last three with West Boylston, where he recently stepped down as coach.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
As Walpole’s Cam Schlittler was facing Lexington’s Sal Frelick in Milwaukee — the Yankees’ Schlittler got the Brewers’ Frelick on a liner and a popup in a matchup of players from the 2018 Super 8 tournament, but Milwaukee got the last laugh with a 4-3 extra-inning win — the high school sports scene also enjoyed an overtime tally in the NCAA Division 1 men’s lacrosse tournament by a St. John’s Prep alum, a no-hitter in Freetown, a 500th save, a 300th lacrosse point, and one of the state’s premier football coaches stepping down after four consecutive Super Bowl trips.
Let’s we dive into it all, starting with our daily scoreboard and correspondent Trevor Hass’s story on Brian Ferris, a well-respected three-sport official who is fighting to get back on the field after suffering a severe spinal injury.
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1. Milestones
▪ Brooks senior Ella Phillips eclipsed 500 career saves with 14 stops in a 12-5 girls’ lacrosse loss to Milton Academy.
▪ Arlington Catholic senior Stephen Constantine produced 5 points (two goals, three assists) to reach the 300-point mark for his career in a 12-4 boys’ lacrosse win over Cambridge.
▪ Bishop Feehan junior Chase Dreystadt topped 100 career goals with three in a 15-2 boys’ lacrosse win over Catholic Memorial.
▪ Lexington senior captain Dylan Lane netted his 100th career goal in a 9-6 boys’ lacrosse loss to Marblehead.
9-6 loss to Marblehead. Good luck to them the rest of the way. On a positive note, Dylan Lane had his 100th career goal today! @LexMinutemenAth @boysdirector @GlobeSchools @BosHeraldSports @bostonlaxnet @nweitzer7 pic.twitter.com/DWjlY3NzYH
— Lexington HS Boys Lacrosse (@LHSMABoysLax) May 9, 2026
▪ Phillips Andover sophomores Ashley Dimnaku and Emma Morrison both reached 100 career points during an 18-3 girls’ lacrosse win over Loomis Chaffee. Dimnaku had five goals and Morrison scored four.
2. The upsets
▪ After winning its first nine games, the top-ranked Concord-Carlisle girls’ lacrosse team has hit a snag, losing two if its last three, including Saturday’s matchup with No. 5 Reading, which got a hat trick from Lily Rodgers, plus two goals and an assist from her younger sister, Madeline, in an 8-7 victory.
▪ Bishop Feehan freshman Alivia Quinn opened 14 of 26 at-bats with a strike, helping her strike out nine on 88 pitches and allow just one run on four hits as the No. 17 Shamrocks (5-6) clawed closer to .500 with a 4-1 softball win over No. 12 Silver Lake (10-2).
3. Best finish
North Reading sophomore Dylan O’Driscoll preserved a boys’ lacrosse win, scoring the winner in a 10-9 overtime victory that saw the Hornets jump out to a 7-3 halftime lead before Newton South rallied to tie it at the end of regulation.
4. Going, going, gone
It was a light day for long balls, with Arlington senior Hailey Lucente providing the highlight with a grand slam in a 12-9 softball win over Arlington Catholic. Bishop Feehan’s Alivia Quinn and Silver Lake’s Peyton Sciulli homered in the Shamrocks’ upset.
5. Seven stars
Cael Colarullo, Arlington Catholic — The freshman was on fire, netting seven goals in a 12-4 boys’ lacrosse triumph against Cambridge.
Finn Cronin, Acton-Boxborough — The senior lefty attackman was equal parts finisher and distributor, scoring five goals and handing out four assists for 9 points in a 17-6 boys’ lacrosse win over Wellesley.
Owen French, Dracut — The senior tallied a game-high 9 points, scoring seven times and handing out two assists in a 12-4 boys’ lacrosse win over Shrewsbury.
Julia Kipperman, Nauset — The senior continued her seasonlong barrage on opposing nets, scoring 10 times in an 18-9 girls’ lacrosse win over Hampshire.
Mia Macropoulos, Medfield — The senior produced 8 points in a 21-10 girls’ lacrosse win over Algonquin, scoring five goals with three assists.
Cole Pellegrino, Shawsheen — The junior pitched five scoreless inning and produced three hits in a narrow 7-6 baseball win over Lexington.
Reese Taylor, Apponequet — The sophomore fired a no-hitter, striking out nine New Bedford batters without issuing a walk in a 3-0 shutout of the No. 14 Whalers.
6. The two best things we saw today
▪ St. John’s Prep graduate Jimmy Ayers played hero for Johns Hopkins men’s lacrosse, scoring in overtime to deliver a 9-8 win over Cornell in the first round of the NCAA Division 1 Tournament. Ayers, a junior from South Hamilton, kept the Blue Jays alive with his second goal of the game. Senior Oran Gelinas, a Middlesex graduate from Waltham, made three saves while playing the entire game in net.
JIMMY AYERS IN OVERTIME!!!! pic.twitter.com/0BZG8yiQ9h
— Johns Hopkins Men's Lacrosse (@jhumenslacrosse) May 9, 2026
▪ Technically from Friday: Bridgewater-Raynham sophomore Cole Despinosa went full extension in left field to haul in a drive to the gap from a Dartmouth hitter.
Hey @sctop10 - Sophomore Cole Despinosa of Bridgewater Raynham needs some love!! Incredible catch!! @sporscenter @espn @ESPNAssignDesk @BR_Athletics_MA @BosHeraldSports @BGlobeSports @BostonBBJournal @T_Mulherin @sports_ledger @BrianRoachJr @MLBNetwork pic.twitter.com/TTfWZ8v1iT
— BR Baseball (@BRTrojansBall) May 9, 2026
7. Coaching carousel
▪ After leading three different programs to Super Bowl wins, Mike Ross has stepped down as football coach at West Boylston, he told the Telegram & Gazette.
Ross took the Lions to the Division 8 Super Bowl in December, a 21-0 loss to Randolph, their fourth trip in a row to Gillette after winning three straight crowns from 2022-24.
Ross won his first Super Bowl at Worcester North in 2002, then captured his second in 2004. He went to Grafton, where he won a third Super Bowl in 2012 before taking over at West Boylston in 2015. He was 102-22 in 11 seasons with the Lions and 208-76 over 25 seasons overall.
“I’m going to take a year off and I could come back at some point, but I can’t coach this year,” Ross told the T&G on Saturday.
▪ Malden Catholic announced the hiring of longtime coach Arthur Staffiere to helm its girls’ soccer program. He succeeds Michael Colombo, who led the Lancers to the state tournament in their first year in Division 1.
Staffiere has more than 25 years of coaching experience, including as the Waltham girls’ coach and Winchester JV and freshman coach, as well as with Winchester Soccer Club and SFC New England.
“Coach Staffiere’s experience, passion for developing student-athletes, and commitment to excellence make him an outstanding fit for Malden Catholic,” said outgoing athletic director Bill Raycraft in a statement.
Staffiere holds a United States Soccer Federation B license and numerous NSCAA coaching certifications, including the Advanced National Certificate.
“The mission, expectations for excellence, and the commitment to developing the girls’ soccer program is what drew me to Malden Catholic, and I am very excited to get started,” Staffiere said.
8. College commitments
▪ Malden senior Eliezer “Manny” Perez has committed to play football at Bentley. The 5-foot-11-inch, 175-pound wide receiver averaged 26.5 yards on 17 receptions last year, scoring two touchdowns and finishing with 451 receiving yards for the Golden Tornadoes.
Fired up and excited to announce my commitment to Bentley!! Thank you @Coach_OOmoyeni and @CoachGeno_ for giving me a spot on the team time to work. pic.twitter.com/LKZH06wFco
— Eliezer “Manny” Perez (@twitchym_) May 9, 2026
▪ Hopedale senior Ava Maria, a sprinter and hurdler, signed to compete in track and field at Regis.
🎇🎇Congratulations Ava Maria who has committed to attend Regis College in the fall and be a part of the Track and Field Team. Ava has been an amazing hurdler and sprinter and we could not be happier for her to excel at the next level. pic.twitter.com/diD37YpqCl
— Hopedale Athletics (@HopedaleSports) May 8, 2026
▪ West Bridgewater celebrated five seniors who have committed to college athletics: Jag Garces (baseball, RPI), Ty Holmes (football, RPI), Tom Polidori (football, Dickinson), Armani Lloret (basketball, Rivier), and Ryan Nunes (football, University of New England).
WEST BRIDGEWATER ATHLETES SIGNING DAY:
May 8, 2026. West Bridgewater senior’s Jag Garces, Ty Holmes, Tom Polidori, Armani Lloret and Ryan Nunes signed their letters of intent to play college sports. Jag Garces signed to play baseball at RPI. Ty Holmes signed to play football at… pic.twitter.com/klsQj0APM8
— West Bridgewater Local H.S./Club Sports Coverage (@WBSportsRecaps) May 10, 2026
▪ Concord-Carlisle held a ceremony to honor its 26 seniors going on to compete in college: Abby Marano (cheerleading, Providence), Audrey Benson (cross-country/track, Colby), Luke Crounse (cross-country, track, Haverford), Charlie MacDonald (cross-country/track, Middlebury), Teagan Piper (dance, Villanova), Brynn Chaffee (field hockey, Trinity), Eric Nick (football, Rochester), Finn Ruhmann (fooball, Bowdoin), Jack McWalter (football, Colby), Sam Beal (football, Hobart), Zach Zipoli (crew, Yale), John Anderson (lacrosse, Oberlin), Sam Griswold (lacrosse, St. Lawrence), Sarah Fortier (lacrosse, Middlebury), Olivia Delaney (soccer, Holy Cross), Alex Tyson (softball, Wentworth), Bea Turrettini (swimming, Davidson), Cole Scafidi (swimming, Union), Hana Baldini (swimming, Wesleyan), Sarah Nadzo (swimming, Middlebury), Brendan Quinn (track, Wesleyan), Cooper Balfour (track, Babson), Declan MacQueen (track, Claremont McKenna), Gracie Garofalo (track, Denison), Liam King (track, Trinity), and Tucker Kuftinec (track, Brandeis).
We are excited to celebrate our 26 Seniors from the Class of 2026 competing in the NCAA next year! @GlobeSchools @BConn63 pic.twitter.com/QZLU7gPws5
— Concord-Carlisle High School Athletics (@CCPatsAD) May 9, 2026
9. Hockey hall calls
The Massachusetts State Hockey Coaches Association will hold its Hall of Fame dinner at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 17 at the Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased at the QR code below.
The 2026 inductees are Norwood’s Chuck Allen, Woburn’s Jim Duran, and Brian Shuman, who just announced his retirement from Canton. Referee Chip McDonald will receive the Trooper Sullivan award and William Stewart will, fittingly, receive the Stewart award.
Mike Mead of St. John’s (Shrewsbury) is the Peter Doherty (boys) Coach of the Year, while Tim Langevin of King Philip is the Nancy O’Neil (girls) Coach of the Year.
The Robbie Ftorek Player of the Year awards will go to Milton’s Sabrina Stone (girls) and Tewksbury’s Tyler Bourgea (boys), and the Lt. Scott Milley awards go to Lincoln-Sudbury’s Cal Elenbas (boys) and Malden Catholic’s Nevin Mustone (girls).
The all-academic team features Bishop Stang’s Jack Lucy, Waltham’s Miyana Bahl, Marshfield’s Sal Camera, Taunton’s Jacob Pereira, Doherty’s Drew Powell, Brockton’s Bao Tran, and Stephen Nason of St. Mary’s.
10. Lacrosse leaderboard
Goals
Julia Kipperman, Nauset, 10
Cece Levrault, Apponequet, 8
Cael Coarullo, Arlington Catholic, 7
Owen French, Dracut, 7
Johnny MacDonald, Governor’s, 7
Lexi Davos, Norwell, 6
Zoe Maher, Medfield, 6
Finn Cronin, Acton-Boxborough, 5
Ashley Dimnaku, Phillips Andover, 5
Alaina Driscoll, North Reading, 5
Ben Eisen, Weston, 5
Mia Macropoulos, Medfield, 5
Taylor Richardson, St. John Paul II, 5
Shannon Balfe, Whitman-Hanson, 4
Branden Carta, Woburn, 4
Kyle Fetrow, Holliston, 4
Lucy Francis, Bridgewater-Raynham, 4
Tyler Forbes, Marblehead, 4
Arann Hanlon, Nantucket, 4
Angelo Macchiano, Natick, 4
Emma Morrison, Phillips, Andover, 4
Carson Radochia, Woburn, 4
Meg Sullivan, Nauset, 4
Dylan O’Driscoll, North Reading, 4
Assists
Finn Cronin, Acton-Boxborough, 4
Parker Philbrick, St. John Paul II, 4
Branden Carta, Woburn, 3
Stephen Constantine, Arlington Catholic, 3
Ethan Fennel, Acton-Boxborough, 3
Levi Gagnon, Natick, 3
Mia Macropoulos, Medfield, 3
Dylan Martello, Reading, 3
Quinn MacAleese, St. John Paul II, 3
Liv Melei, Pingree, 3
Natasha Mikus, Norwell, 3
Andrew Mullen, Dracut, 3
Saves
Ava Bamberg, Billerica, 18
Athena Polechronis, Medfield, 17
Ben Whitney, North Andover, 15
Ella Phillips, Brooks, 14
Brian Skelly, St. John Paul II, 14
Connor Dickson, Manchester Essex, 13
Jeremy Jenkinson, Nantucket, 12
Colton Alex, Swampscott, 11
Murphy Holden, Pingree, 10
Matt Tilton, Weston, 10
11. Diamond leaderboard
Strikeouts
Caitlyn Simms, Cohasset, 13
Alivia Quinn, Bishop Feehan, 9
Reese Taylor, Apponequet, 9
Liam Waterman, Essex Tech, 9
Sara Keck, Wilmington, 8
Liam Conneely, Hull, 7
Henry Roy, St. John Paul II, 7
RBIs
Izzy Cox, Bishop Feehan, 4
Dalia Carr, Arlington, 3
Michael Collins, Swampscott, 3
Saiya Stefan, Cohasset, 3
Brendan Kurie can be reached at brendan.kurie@globe.com. Follow him on X @BrendanKurie.