Senior Allie Dwyer as seen on HUDL.
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Female Athlete of the Month:
Allie Dwyer
Female Athlete of the Month:
Allie Dwyer
by Owen Pace
Allie Dwyer is starting her senior season off with a great start averaging 9 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and being named captain her second year in a row. Dwyer has started since sophomore year and she’s coming off a great junior season, being named a Patriot League All-star.
The Titan Times had a brief interview with the Senior captain to ask a few questions about the season and her plans for after high school.
Q: What is your favorite memory from your senior season so far?
A:''So far it has to be winning against Duxbury at duxbury who was also undefeated to make us 6-0. We have also never won in duxbury through all the years of girls basketball, so it felt nice to be a part of that achievement.’’
Q: What keeps you motivated throughout the season?
A: "The team's set goal to be the league champions.’’
Q: What is your plan for after high school?
A: “I’m down to two schools i’d like to play for, but I am not ready to share them out yet.’’
Q: Do you plan on playing for another team in the off season?
A: "No. I will be training on my own and keeping myself ready for my next opportunity.’’
Q: What did you do to prepare in your off season?
A:''I played AAU in the spring and summer and got to travel to play in Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania. Then in the Fall I had a trainer.''
Q: How do you feel the team chemistry is this year compared to previous years?
A: "Out of all the years I think this year is our best. We didn’t have any seniors last year, so we have the same team plus two freshmen who are super included as well. We all get along really well and understand how eachother play, which creates great chemistry on the court."
Male Athlete of the Month:
Jacob Derochea
Male Athlete of the Month:
Jacob Derochea
by Jayden Leonard
Captain Jacob Derochea is a senior point guard who has been lighting up the stat sheets so far this basketball season, and here at the Titan Times, we have no doubts that this team will explode once they get in their rhythm. Derochea is a shifty guard who gives defenders problems day after day, whilst leading his team as the only senior captain on the roster.
The TItan Times asked Derochea a couple of questions:
Q: “What are your hopes for the season?”
A: “I want to make a run to the elite 8 at least, and finish with a home playoff game.”
Q: “What's the most important game you will play this year?”
A: “Ooooh, I think the game where we are on the road against Hanover. We have an ongoing rivalry with them and it’s usually a battle for the league.”
Q: “What's it like being the only captain?”
A: “It's different. I’m used to having two others with me, but it’s a responsibility I am happy to have.”
Q: “What are your college aspirations, do you want to play at the next level?”
A: “Yes, ideally I want to play college basketball locally, my top school at the moment is Bentley University.”
Q: “Give us 3 words to describe the Pembroke High School Boys basketball team.”
A: “Modern, family, community.”
Derochea and the rest of the boy’s basketball team hope to pick up steam heading into the middle of the season, and with some very important games coming up, we wish them the best of luck.
Senior Jacob Derochea as seen on Instagram.
Boys Hockey
by Lily Rioux
The Pembroke boys hockey team has most recently suffered a 4-2 loss to the Abington Green Wave. Senior Captain Jake Sheehan describes the beginning of the season standings, stating “...not the start of the season we were hoping for, but we have a lot of hard workers on this team and I am confident the boys will find a way to come back.” The Titans are currently standing at a 2-5-1 record with an upcoming Whitman Hanson Match Saturday, January 11th. With the hard work needed, the Pembroke Hockey team is hopeful to break the streak of losses they have currently suffered.
Photos by Lily Rioux
Photo by Marty Ward.
Girls Hockey
by Lily Rioux
The Pembroke girls hockey team has also suffered a similar start to our Pembroke Boys hockey team. Off to a bit of a rocky start, they are currently sitting at a 2-4-1 record, although the season has just begun. Junior Captain Hannah D’Angleo states ,that “We are using these early games to identify our strengths and areas for improvement. We have the talent and determination to turn things around. Subsequently, Junior Captain Emily Stone believes that “we have grown as a team this season and I hope that the hard work we have put in will pay off.” With an upcoming game Saturday, January 11th, the team hopes to secure a win against the Falmouth Clippers.
Boys Basketball
by Cam Fryar
The boys basketball team hasn't had the start that they anticipated currently sitting with a 3-2 record. However Senior captain Jacob Derochea has high hopes for the team going forward in the season. He said, “We’re off to a slow start but have shown much resiliency”. According to Derochea the team knows that they are underperforming and that they have a lot more potential than they are displaying on the court. Big time players Michael Marcella, Nick Carbone, Will Farrell and Jacob Derochea have all played a big part in the team winning games as Juniors Will Farrell and Michael Marcella and Senior Jacob Derochea are all consistent point scorers and have played big parts in the teams wins this season. Juniors Rob Goddard, Nick Carbone and Senior Tanner Lawson have also played big parts in the teams wins on the defensive end using their tall frames to snag rebounds from opponents. We are only at the beginning end of the season however the team knows that they have the ability to be very good come the ending parts of the season.
Photo courtesy AndyIlles_Photog
Junior Alissa Marcella shown above.
Photo as seen in The Patriot Ledger.
Girls Basketball
by Cam Fryar
The girls basketball team is off to an amazing start to the season with an undefeated 6-0 record. They have beaten some of the better teams in their league including Duxbury and Higham and have high hopes for the rest of the season. Senior Elli Tam says that they are overall having a great season. Tam said, “We’re playing well as a team." Amongst the great team chemistry the girls basketball team seems to have, junior Alissa Marcella is having a great season herself. Junior Alissa Marcella is a major part in the teams success as she is averaging an 16 - 18 points per game and is the leading scorer for the girls basketball team this season. Alissa is currently nominated for top player of the week on the Patriot Ledger and is having an unbelievable season for the team. However overall, the team is playing phenomenal and look to keep their undefeated season going with their next game against their rival Silver Lake High School.
Winter Track
by Cam Fryar
The Boys and Girls track team is off to a great start with a 2-0 undefeated record so far. They have had 5 meets in total, including invitationals, however only 2 have been scored and both were won. In the invitationals, boys 4 by 200 meter relay placed second and senior Gabe Lamar broke the school record for 200 meter with a time of 22.46 seconds. Numerous freshman and sophomore stood out during the Freshman/Sophmore meet as well including Kevin Leonard in the 55 meter hurdles and Tommy Pothier in the 55 meter dash. For long distance, Nate Palmieri is having a great season scoring in every meet and running the most consistent and fast times on the team. For girls track, Maya Bergamesca is standing out in the hurdles scoring in every meet as well. Overall, the boys and girls track team is looking really good so far and senior Luke Lamar believes, “We have gotten through some of the tougher opponents and have a very good chance of winning the league championship."
Photo by Kathryn Taylor
Photo by Lily Rioux
Wrestling
by Lily Rioux
The Pembroke High School wrestling team has made heavy waves in tournament competition, traveling to Scituate, Marshfield, Whitman-Hanson, Hingham, and this upcoming weekend will be attending the Weymouth High School tournament. Despite their sole regular season loss, the team is ‘putting in the work’ as they strive for their first win. Senior Captain Decklan McDevitt states that the progress everyone has been making is truly making an impact- “Everyone has been working hard at practice and we seem to be coming together as a team. We should be ready for our next meet against Scituate.” Previously, at the Bob Gay Invitational tournament last weekend, McDevitt took home a second place win, followed by other members of the team taking home positions on the podium.
Swim Team
by Cam Fryar
Both the girls and boys swim teams are not off to the greatest starts, boys sitting at a 2-2 record and girls at an 0-4 record. However the season is still young and there's more that the team has to grow and improve on as the season continues. Senior Ryan Milchunes says that so far the team has grown and become closer to one another. He said, “I think that as a team we have grown very well together and are seeing a very steady improvement in dropping times and perfecting technique.” There's still a lot left to go with this year's swim season however the team is shaping up to be pretty good come the later games of the season. Freshman Milly Hamil is already putting up numbers in her first year on the team. As a freshman Milly is already scoring points for the team and is one of the fastest swimmers on the team. With the final month approaching fast the team is hopeful and excited to finish the season strong.
The swim team hits the ice tub after a cold December practice.
Photo courtesy @pemswim on X
Winter Cheerleading
by Lily Rioux
Winter Cheerleading has begun, and is more spirited than ever. With the transition from Fall to Winter Cheerleading, competitions are rising fast and practice is impetuous now more than ever. Senior Captain Hailey Burrill adds that “Competitions are coming up quickly this season, so the team has to work hard. It's a very talented group, and I am hopeful that we will do great”. The cheerleading team did not compete last year, and because of this, desires to make heavy strides for top placement this year. The upcoming competition on February 1st will be the deciding factor of this, with the Cheerleading Leagues quickly approaching after on February 9th.
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