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Boys’ soccer
D1: No. 2 Natick 3, No. 1 St. John’s Prep 2
D2: No. 11 West Springfield 3, No. 4 Duxbury 0
D3: No. 2 Norwell 1, No. 4 Greater New Bedford 0
D4: No. 2 Bromfield 1, No. 5 Rockland 0
D5: No. 1 Boston International 2, No. 2 Hopedale 0
Girls’ soccer
D1: No. 4 Natick 4, No. 6 Franklin 2
D2: No. 1 Duxbury 3, No. 2 Longmeadow 1
D3: No. 1 Medfield 1, No. 2 Nipmuc 0
D4: No. 1 Sutton 1, No. 6 Littleton 0
D5: No. 3 Hull 3, No. 4 Monson 1
MIAA state soccer championships: Live updates from Saturday
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West Springfield wins it all as the No. 11 seed! — 6:45 p.m.
The Terriers were in control most of the way, winning their fifth title overall and first since 2021. West Springfield notched five-straight shutouts in the playoffs. Jason Piacentini scored twice.
Norwell captures its second boys’ soccer title! — 6:40 p.m.
The Clippers followed up a 2021 championship with another four years later, riding Bret Amorosino’s 53rd-minute goal to a Division 3 triumph.
West Springfield pulling away — 6:15 p.m.
Sebby DiCarlo gets behind the defense, rounds the keeper, and rolls it into the open net with 20 minutes to play.
Norwell finally breaks through — 6:10 p.m.
Ten minutes after Norwell goalie Nicholas Fein made a big stop on Greater New Bedford’s Aiden Andrade, the Clippers get on the board when Bret Amorosino sends one in from outside the box with 27 minutes remaining.
West Springfield doubles lead — 6:00 p.m.
Jason Piacentini scores off another set piece, this time getting a foot on a loose ball near the goal-line and booting it home with 33 minutes to play.
At the half — 5:45 p.m.
Halftime: Norwell 0, Greater New Bedford 0.
The Clippers have controlled most of the game, but haven’t tested GNB goalie Benjamin Viera, aside from a golden chance for Benjamin Garland early in the half.
Shots: Norwell 10 (4 on target), GNB 6 (1 on target).@GlobeSchools
— Sam Robb O’Hagan (@samrobbohagan) November 22, 2025
We’ve hit the half here, with West Springfield ahead 1-0.
Clear cut chances have been few and far between, but the Terriers took advantage of the long throw and that’s the difference.@GlobeSchools
— Mike Puzzanghera (@mpuzzanghera) November 22, 2025
West Springfield goes ahead — 5:20 p.m.
Jason Piacentini elevates to head home a long throw-in early in the first half.
Up next: D2 and D3 boys’ soccer championships — 4:50 p.m.
In Division 2 it’s No. 4 Duxbury (18-3-1) vs. No. 11 West Springfield (11-2-9) at Doyle Field in Leominster. In Division 3, it’s No. 2 Norwell (22-0-1) vs. No. 4 Greater New Bedford (18-4-0) at Curry College.
We’re under the lights at Curry College for the final state final of the day.
No. 2 Norwell (22-0-1) takes on No. 4 Greater New Bedford (18-4-0) in the Division 3 boys soccer title game.
Updates and a story to come!@GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/af6zekAGFr
— Sam Robb O’Hagan (@samrobbohagan) November 22, 2025
Medfield top Nipmuc for D2 girls’ soccer championship! — 4:30 p.m.
Devon Weafer had the game’s lone goal off an assist from Sidney Heavey in the 13th minute for the top-seeded Warriors.
Duxbury girls win first state soccer title since 2008! — 4:25 p.m.
After falling short a year ago, Duxbury girls’ soccer claims its fourth state title, but first in 17 years with a dominant win.
Duxbury pads its leads — 4:00 p.m.
Liv Coperine gives the Dragons some breathing room with 23 minutes to play in the Division 2 final.
Medfield, Duxbury lead at the half — 3:30 p.m.
Halftime: Duxbury 2, Longmeadow 1
Lilah MacQuarrie and Lily Ladieu scored for the Dragons, who tallied twice after Gracie DiStefano got Longmeadow on the board. Here’s another chance for DiStefano from a corner.@GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/HjaQMhWG1T
— Cam Kerry (@camkerry7) November 22, 2025
Halftime: Medfield 1, Nipmuc 0.
A very well played first half comes to a close. Medfield has four shots on goal. Nipmuc has two.
Here’s a shot from Nipmuc’s Anya Montano that sailed high as the sun has come out a bit here in Milton. @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/XEQDsaEWP2
— Henry Dinh-Price (@henrydinhprice) November 22, 2025
Duxbury girls take their first lead — 3:05 p.m.
Lily Ladieu scores midway through the first half as the Dragons go ahead for the first time.
Medfield girls takes lead in 13th minute — 3:00 p.m.
Devon Weafer tapped in a pass from Sidney Heavey for her seventh goal of the postseason. The sophomore has scored in every postseason game for the Warriors.
Duxbury answers right back — 2:55 p.m.
Lilah MacQuarrie wastes no time, responding two minutes later for her team-leading 18th goal. She exploded past two defenders and poked it past the keeper, who had come off her line.
Longmeadow strikes first — 2:50 p.m.
Grace DiStefano heads home a corner kick to put Longmeadow ahead early. Powered it in with no chance for the Duxbury keeper.
Next up: D2 and D3 girls’ finals — 2:35 p.m.
We’ve crowned four champions thus far (Natick boys and girls, Hull girls, Boston International boys) and now it’s on to the Division 2 girls’ championship match pitting top-seeded Duxbury (17-2-3) against No. 2 Longmeadow (17-2-4) from Doyle Field in Leominster.
Getting ready to go for the girls’ soccer Division 2 state championship, a matchup between the top two seeds: No. 1 Duxbury (17-2-3) and No. 2 Longmeadow (17-2-4). @gduxsoc looking for first title since 2008. Longmeadow’s first title game appearance@GlobeSchools
— Cam Kerry (@camkerry7) November 22, 2025
Also starting soon is the Division 3 girls’ championship between top seed Medfield and No. 2 Nipmuc from Curry College.
📍Curry College.
We’ve got a championship rematch on deck in the Division 3 girls’ soccer state final‼️
No. 1 Medfield (21-1) vs. defending champion No. 2 Nipmuc (21-0-1).
I’ll have updates for @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/j7u6x1ShoB
— Henry Dinh-Price (@henrydinhprice) November 22, 2025
Hull captures first girls’ soccer title! — 2:15 p.m.
After losing in the final last year, the third-seeded Hull girls left to no doubt this year, pulling away from Monson in the second half to capture the program’s first state championship.
Natick wins Division 1 boys’ soccer championship! — 2:10 p.m.
Cole Boggis had a goal and two assists and the second-seeded Redhawks win their first boys’ soccer state title. Natick swept the D1 championships, with the girls topping Franklin, 4-2, earlier in the day.
Hull adds an insurance goal — 2:05 p.m.
With two goals in a six-minute span, the Pirates have taken control of the Division 5 girls’ championship. The latest came from Libby Harper, who took advantage of a misplay by Monson’s back line.
Hull goes back on top — 2:00 p.m.
Junior Meghan Duran’s cross bounces into the net and the Pirates are back on top with time winding down.
Cole Boggis puts Natick ahead — 1:55 p.m.
After notching two assists earlier, Cole Boggis got in on the goal scoring, sending one in from a tight angle to put Natick up.
And then Monson does equalize — 1:50 p.m.
Monson’s Avery Beaudoin knocks one in off her chest, set up by a deep free kick. and it’s a new ballgame.
Big save preserves Hull lead — 1:40 p.m.
Monson’s Hannah Murphy appeared to be tying the match, but senior Hull goalie Montana Alibrandi made the save.
Once again, St. John’s Prep answers — 1:35 p.m.
Garrison Murphy tallies just eight minutes after the Redhawks had gone ahead, almost a mirror image of how the first half started.
Garrison Murphy ties it up for St. John’s Prep!
An All-American scores at one end, and another one answers for the Eagles. Tidy take and finish from the UMass-bound senior.
2-2 with 26 to go @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/X7SNgnUWwz
— Mike Puzzanghera (@mpuzzanghera) November 22, 2025
Natick re-takes the lead early in 2nd half — 1:25 p.m.
Cole Boggis’s second helper of the day lands at the left foot of Luke Dougherty, who slots it in with 32 minutes to play.
Just like in the first half, Natick takes the lead early in the second!
Cole Boggis puts it on a plate in front for Luke Dougherty to slide in, and the All-American puts the Redhawks ahead, 2-1, with 32 minutes to go @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/6CjWVkZKZF
— Mike Puzzanghera (@mpuzzanghera) November 22, 2025
D1 boys’ and D5 girls’ games reach halftime — 1:15 p.m.
Hull goes ahead — 1:10 p.m.
Brianna Ramos fires one in from outside the box for the Pirates, aided by a deflection.
St. John’s Prep equalizes — 1:05 p.m.
The Eagles connect on a series of short passes before Ryan King slams it home from outside the 18. The match heads into intermission knotted at 1.
That is a stunning goal from Ryan King to level it before the half!
Back heel flick from Finn McCabe sets up his St. John’s Prep teammate to drive a beautiful first-time strike to the top corner.
Knotted at 1 as we hit the break @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/Gf0otHZnsY
— Mike Puzzanghera (@mpuzzanghera) November 22, 2025
Midway through the first half, Hull and Monson still scoreless — 1:00 p.m.
St. John’s Prep narrowly misses free kick — 12:45 p.m.
James Minor’s curling effort goes just over the crossbar.
Natick boys jump out to early lead — 12:30 p.m.
Cole Boggis crosses to Owen Ford who hammers it home in the third minute.
Division 5 girls’ final gets going — 12:25 p.m.
Third-seeded Hull (12-5-3) takes on Monson (12-10-1) in the Division 5 girls’ championship.
Hull is making a second-straight finals appearance after losing to Douglas last year, while Monson is looking to follow up on a 2023 title.
Up next: Natick vs. St. John’s Prep for D1 boys’ crown — 12:10 p.m.
Can the second-seeded Redhawks (16-5-0) capture their second soccer championship of the day? Can No. 1 St. John’s Prep (19-1-2) continue its dominant run through the bracket? Follow along for live updates from Doyle Field in Leominster.
Boston International wins D5 boys title, making history — 11:55 a.m.
For the first time ever, a City school is state boys’ soccer champion after top-seeded Boston International, which lost in the 2017 final, took complete control of the Division 5 championship.
FINAL: Boston International 2, Hopedale 0.
Boston International becomes the first Boston City League team to win a boys soccer state title.
Goals scored by Sylberto Brevil and Heinrich Saint. @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/BaIvVlgizm
— Henry Dinh-Price (@henrydinhprice) November 22, 2025
Natick captures Division 1 girls’ soccer championship! — 11:50 am.
With two goals each from Nicole Proia and Abby McCauley, the fourth-seeded Redhawks capture their third title in five years, following 2021 and 2023 triumphs.
FINAL: No. 4 Natick 4, No. 6 Franklin 2
Behind a pair of goals from seniors Abby McCauley and Nicole Proia, Natick wins its second title in three years and third in the last five years. Some unbelievable players made fantastic plays. Terrific Div. 1 championship.@GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/q2foilVN6f
— Cam Kerry (@camkerry7) November 22, 2025
Boston International inches closer to history — 11:45 a.m.
Junior forward Henrich Saint scores and the Lions are seven minutes, plus stoppage time, from becoming the first city school to win a state soccer championship.
Natick gains some breathing room — 11:35 a.m.
Nicole Proia’s second goal of the game and 19th of the season comes from the edge of the box.
Boston International stops penalty shot — 11:30 a.m.
61’: Boston International sophomore goalkeeper Jeffrey Louis saves Guilherme Cardoso’s penalty. The Lions still hold a 1-0 lead.
Cardoso’s penalty was Hopedale’s first shot on goal all game. @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/kOU6q15KiE
— Henry Dinh-Price (@henrydinhprice) November 22, 2025
Franklin nearly ties it early in 2nd half — 11:20 a.m.
Still trailing, the Panthers got a deep 25-yard shot from Laila Rosen that smashes off the crossbar and bounces out of harm’s way. Inches from equalizing.
The first wave of games begin at noon, with 16 teams vying for the final eight Super Bowl spots.
Natick, Boston International hold halftime leads — 11:00 a.m.
Halftime: Natick 3, Franklin 2
Abby McCauley tallied twice and Nicole Proia scored an absolute screamer, putting @NatickAthletics ahead at the break. Grace Marinella and Gwen Holland the goals for Franklin. What an entertaining half. Offense in abundance.@GlobeSchools
— Cam Kerry (@camkerry7) November 22, 2025
Boston International gets on the board — 10:55 a.m.
BI had dominated possession most of the first half and Sylberto Brevil finally got them on the board in the 39th minute.
39’: Boston International 1, Hopedale 0
After dominating for most of the half, Boston International finally breaks through a minute before halftime. Junior Sylberto Brevil with an overhead kick to put the Lions in front. @GlobeSchools pic.twitter.com/LxQsur3krE
— Henry Dinh-Price (@henrydinhprice) November 22, 2025
Once again, Franklin responds — 10:52 a.m.
How’s this for offense? Franklin’s Gwen Holland, a senior bound for Bryant, holds the play up and gets through a defender before taking on the goalkeeper and slotting it into the far right corner. Expert finish, wonderful composure.
Natick extends lead late in first half — 10:50 a.m.
Abby McCauley’s second goal of the game gives the Redhawks some extra breathing room.
Natick regains the lead — 10:35 a.m.
Seton-Hall bound Natick senior Nicole Proia sends a super strike into the bottom right corner, slotting it in from 30-yards out to put Natick ahead, 2-1.
Hopedale, Boston International still scoreless — 10:30 a.m.
Franklin responds, knots D1 girls’ match at 1-1 — 10:20 a.m.
Four minutes after Natick went ahead, Franklin’s Grace Marinella equalizes, this one also off a corner, which was taken by Ryleigh O’Brien.
Natick girls take an early 1-0 lead — 10:15 a.m.
Just three minutes into the Division 1 girls’ championship, Abby McCauley finds the net off a corner kick for a 1-0 lead.
Franklin made the initial stop and tried to clear, but Natick kept it in the box and McCauley got a foot on it.
First up: Division 1 girls and Division 5 boys — 9:55 a.m.
Our slate of eight championship soccer games kicks off at 10 a.m. with the Division 1 girls’ championship between fourth-seeded Natick (15-3-3) and sixth-seeded Franklin (15-5-2) at Doyle Field in Leominster. Natick won it all in 2021 and 2023 and is looking to keep up its odd-numbered year title pattern. Franklin captured its lone girls’ soccer state championship in 2012.
Hello from Leominster!
State championship Saturday!
What a day of soccer we have ahead of us. The first of four title games at Doyle Field pits No. 4 Natick (15-3-3) against No. 6 Franklin (15-5-2) for the Div. 1 girls soccer championship.@GlobeSchools
— Cam Kerry (@camkerry7) November 22, 2025
The boys’ are led off by the D5 final between No. 1 Boston International (19-1-2), which is looking to become the first Boston City League school to win a boys’ soccer state title, and No. 2 Hopedale (11-6-5), making its first state final appearance.
Sutton wins record 13th girls’ championship — 9:50 a.m.
By Mike Puzzanghera, Globe Correspondent
It was fitting for Ava Magnuson to be right in the perfect spot.
After all, the Sutton senior has done it before. She joined the varsity squad as an eighth-grader the year the Suzies won the first championship in this run. And as her final bow, she finished off their record fifth-straight title.
Magnuson found a loose ball in the box with 32 seconds to play, smashing it into the back of the net and finishing off a remarkable run — both of her own, and for the top-ranked Suzies, who took down No. 6 Littleton at Doyle Field in Leominster to reign atop Division 4.
Continue reading Mike Puzzanghera’s story.
Glew twins deliver record 14th title for Bromfield boys’ soccer — 9:45 a.m.
By Mike Puzzanghera, Globe Correspondent
Identical twins Conor and Liam Glew, naturally, have done it all together.
Why should a state championship game be any different?
The two Bromfield seniors combined, with Liam assisting Conor, for the lone goal to lift the second-seeded Trojans past No. 5 Rockland, 1-0, to claim the Division 4 boys’ soccer title Friday night at Doyle Field.
“I don’t score very much, so the fact that it came from [Liam], I was excited for it to even go in the net,” Conor Glew said.
Continue reading Mike Puzzanghera’s story.
Brendan Kurie can be reached at brendan.kurie@globe.com. Follow him on X @BrendanKurie.
