On Friday, March 15, 2024, high schools across Massachusetts showcased intense competition in boys’ and girls’ basketball, with several teams delivering standout performances. Archbishop Williams secured a solid victory over Bishop Stang, finishing with a score of 71-57. In another notable match, Arlington triumphed over Woburn, winning 57-51.
Boys Basketball Highlights
The boys’ basketball slate featured numerous exciting matches. Attleboro dominated Franklin with a decisive score of 66-42, while Beverly overwhelmed Newton South, achieving an impressive 80-36 victory. Bishop Feehan also had a remarkable showing, defeating Cardinal Spellman 89-51.
In a closely contested game, BC High edged out St. John’s Prep with a final score of 64-60. Bridgewater-Raynham continued their strong season, winning 68-54 against Dartmouth. Other significant victories included Burke’s overwhelming 107-46 win over Brighton and Burlington’s 71-40 success against Wilmington.
Several games extended beyond regulation time, highlighting the competitive nature of the matches. Cambridge managed to secure a hard-fought win against Westford Academy after two overtime periods, finishing 61-57. St. John’s (Shrewsbury) narrowly defeated Xaverian in another overtime thriller, ending with a score of 56-55.
Girls Basketball Scores
The girls’ basketball matches also featured dramatic finishes and standout performances. Barnstable narrowly defeated Falmouth with a score of 38-35, while Bedford showcased their prowess against Acton-Boxboro, winning 62-55. Bishop Feehan dominated Cardinal Spellman, finishing 46-17.
Other notable games included Danvers’ victory over Masconomet, with a final score of 56-19, and Dighton-Rehoboth’s impressive win against West Bridgewater, 67-46. Franklin achieved a strong performance, defeating Attleboro 73-57.
Teams like Medway, who triumphed over Millis 53-35, and North Quincy, edging past Quincy 62-59, also made headlines with their performances. The competitive spirit of Massachusetts high school basketball was clearly on display, as teams battled for supremacy on the court.
Other Sports Highlights
In gymnastics, the combined team of Medfield/Ashland/Dover-Sherborn achieved a remarkable score of 142.7, narrowly beating Hopkinton/Medway, who scored 141.6. The gymnastics competition showcased the skill and dedication of the athletes involved.
In boys’ hockey, Canton delivered a commanding performance, defeating Mansfield 8-0. Dedham also achieved a win, shutting out Holliston/Ashland with a score of 2-0. In girls’ hockey, Bishop Feehan clinched a close victory against Andover, finishing 2-1.
This Friday’s high school scoreboard reflects the vibrant atmosphere of Massachusetts high school sports, where teams continue to push the boundaries of excellence. As the season progresses, fans eagerly await further matchups and potential playoff implications.
