Female Athlete of the Month:
Raelin McMullen
Female Athlete of the Month:
Raelin McMullen
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Raelin McMullen
by Mackenzie Armstrong
Raelin McMullen is a sophomore here at PHS, and she has been given the opportunity to be one of the captains for the varsity girls soccer team. McMullen has been playing soccer since she was 2 years old, and at age 6 she joined a club team. She is currently playing for both the high school team and a 2010 ECNL club called the Scorpions, where she plays attacking midfield.
After making varsity as a freshman, McMullen has proven to be determined to motivate her teammates and give her best efforts both on and off the field. Along with senior Maeve McCafferty and junior Molly Sheehan, the captains hope to lead the team all the way to the tournament this season.
Here are some questions The Titan Times has asked McMullen about both club and high school soccer.
Q. What is your favorite thing about the sport?
A. “I love how it’s a team sport and if one person isn’t doing good everyone lifts them up.”
Q. What do you do to prepare for a game?
A. “For high school soccer I start to think about what I have to do to be successful. For club I talk about soccer all the way to the game, and listen to music.”
Q. What does playing for a club look like?
A. “You have practices 3 days a week, and it starts right after the high school season ends. We have games mostly every weekend. Usually I have to travel to New York, Connecticut, or Long Island. We also get to go to college showcases.”
Q. What are the differences between high school and club?
A. “The training is much harder, the games are more competitive, and the girls are more skilled in club.”
Male Athlete of the Month:
Jake Gasbarro
Male Athlete of the Month:
Jake Gasbarro
by Matt D'Angelo
Jake Gasbarro is the starting running back for the football team. He has worked hard over his four-year career to earn the title of captain. Through his five games played he amassed eight touchdowns and 400 yards off of 58 carries. Gasbarro is currently rehabbing an ankle injury from the Scituate game and has been out for the last two games. He has still been a leading presence in the locker room leading the younger players. Gasbarro hopes to finish the season strong and have the team punch their ticket to the playoffs, but he has thanksgiving circled on his calendar.
"I am definitely looking forward to the Thanksgiving game, that is always one you want to win."
Football has been a big part of Gasbarro's life for a long time and attributes his time with the sport to many valuable life lessons.
Q: What has been the biggest tool for your early success as a team?
A: " Definitely the weight room, It gives you the upper hand against teams that do not work as hard and can give you some more power behind your hits. It is also create for forming a bond as a team."
Q: What was your favorite game this year ?
A: " By far Norton, I ran for 4 touchdowns and 248 yards off of 13 carries and the game was huge for team morale. Great game. Great team win."
Q: What is important for you guys as you finish up this season?
A: " Getting a win on thanksgiving would be huge, that is a game that is always circled on the calendar. "
Q: What is the reason for our dominant backfield this year ?
A: " Experience is a big factor in our success , Mikey and I have been playing varsity for 3 years, getting reps with older guys was huge for our development as players and leaders.
Senior Jake Gasbarro looks for a gap in the defense
Photo by Jackie Mahar
Boys Soccer
by Matt D'Angelo
Over the past few years the boys soccer program has cemented itself as a perennial powerhouse in the state and this year is no exception. The team is especially young with 7 players featured in the starting lineup being freshman or sophomores. Their youth has been no detriment, with players such as sophomore Nate Comeau who has 6 goals and 3 assists so far.
The boys are red hot winning 12 of their 18 games played this season. Led by junior captains Dylan Baldwin and Tommy McAuliffe they are poised for a deep playoff run. Their win on Monday helped them clinch their 5th consecutive Fisher Division Title.
Junior Striker Dylan Baldwin said “ We are very optimistic about our upcoming playoff run, Winning the Fisher was huge for us, several big wins helped us lock up a pretty high seed.”
The team’s success has been a team effort, Head coach Adam Scott said “ We are very fortunate to have a number of really important players who have and continue to step up for our program. We lost starting Sophomore GK Jack Shea right at the end of the preseason. Senior Collin Kerrigan then stepped up as our GK and did a fantastic job helping us solidify our defensive unit. We also had Junior Ryan Benting, who was a field player for our JV team step up to be our backup GK .” This next man up mentality has proven successful for this year's squad.
Playoff seedings are unveiled Saturday, the boys need a quality crowd as they will play host to a round 1 game. The upperclassmen are no strangers to post season tilts, “Playing in the playoffs is one of the best feelings ,especially when you have a good fan section , it makes for a surreal atmosphere" said Baldwin. Coach Scott is sure the boys have what it takes to make noise in this years tournament . “In order to make a run we will need to be consistent with our compete level and look to outwork our opponents in all areas of the pitch. Goals are hard to come by in tournament games and we will need to take our chances when we have them and do all that we can to protect our penalty area and deny our opponents ability to get into dangerous areas. Finally, set plays and dead ball restarts can be the difference in these high profile games. Throw-ins, corner kicks and free kicks can many times be where games are won and lost. We are hopeful that our gameplan, tactics and overall technical execution is on point when it matters most.”
Make sure to come out and support the squad as they take on the postseason.
The team lines up for the national anthem pregame
Photo by Andy Illes
The boys prepare to take the pitch
Photo by Tyler Kan
Varsity Girls Soccer team photo
Photo courtesy of Andy Illes
Girls Soccer
by Cassie Long
With only one senior on the team and a sophomore captain, girls soccer is having a memorable season. The small but mighty team is 1 win 14 losses and 3 ties. Although the season is over, the girls had a memorable season with lots of new faces on the team. The team’s chemistry and sportsmanship has helped the girls through their season. Although they might not have the strongest record, the girls had a competitive season. Throughout the difficulties, the girls kept their heads high and worked hard to make major improvements during the season.
Field Hockey
by Cassie Long
The Titans field hockey team is having a memorable season, making the tournament for the first time since 2021, with a final record of 3 wins, 13 losses and 2 ties. Placed 27 out of 54 in the power rankings, the team is tournament eligible.“The season went really well. I am really happy with how we came together as a team to create a fun bond between us. We did not have the record that we hoped for but created many memories we will cherish together,” said senior defender Jayme Abban. The Titans traveled to Medway High School for the first round of tournament games on Saturday November 1st. After an exhausting game, the girls lost bringing their season to the end.
Photo by Marie Dywer
Golf team discusses strategy post match
Photo by Kathy Baldwin
The varsity golf team
Photo by Kathy Baldwin
Golf
by Matt D'Angelo
The golf team finished the regular season with a record of 11-6. The team boasted statement wins over prominent programs such as Hingham and Marshfield down the stretch.
The team finished their season at Division 2 South Sectionals at Lebaron Hills Country Club. Underclassmen Alex Bacon and Jonny Abban were the low men for the titans , carding a pair of 84’s. Senior Ryan Conway wrapped up his senior campaign with a 86. Bacon,Abban and Conway also earned Patriot League All Star honors.
Football
by Matt D'Angelo
The boys have made a name for themselves around the South Shore as a team with a dangerous backfield. The senior duo of Mikey Giese and Jake Gasbarro combined for 1,103 all purpose yards and 13 of the team's 19 touchdowns this season.
Senior captain Mikey Giese said, “Our O-line deserves a lot of credit for our success on the ground, those guys do a great job of setting up our runs and helping us get in the endzone”.
Not only has the offense been rolling for the titans, but the run defense has been superb. The team has a combination of savy veterans like senior Nick McCarthy and younger players such as junior linebacker Gabe Quinlan who have led the team to success on the defensive side of the ball.
The team is dead set on finishing up their 2025 campaign strong.
Football captains await the coin toss
Photo by Jacob Derochea
The Titans discuss a play call
Photo by Tyler Kan
Cross Country
by Cassie Long
The cross country team brought the speed this season with many big wins and personal best times. Senior Captain Sadie Rizzitano said, “The season is going really well. We are hoping to get a handful of allstars and hoping to qualify for the allstate meet as a team." The girls team has 2 wins, 2 losses with allstars Rizzitano, junior Riley Crockett, and junior Ananya Avatshi, taking 4th for the league championship meet. The boys came out with 3 wins, 1 loss with league MVP junior Junior Nate Palimari, and allstars freshman Logan Holloway and senior Michael Madden, getting 5th for the championship meet.
Pembroke taking the lead
Photo of captains Ellie Drummond, Meghan Murray and Mia Murray.
Photo by Andy Illes
Volleyball
by Cassie Long
The titans are making volleyball team history with their first league win since 2012, earning themselves a banner title. Senior Captain Mia Murry said, “Our team chemistry brought us far this season” With a final record of 16 wins and 4 losses, the team played Swampscott at home on Saturday November 1st at 12pm for their first game in the division 3 tournament. The Titans are having a strong season ranked 7th out of 68 teams in the division 3 bracket. The girls won their game and are advancing into the 2nd round. They are set to play Groton-Dunstable who are 10th fro the division on Wednesday November 5th.
Patriots' Weekly Performance
Patriots' Weekly Performance
by Will Pellagrini
Everyone had high expectations for the Patriots after an exciting offseason filled with all sorts of free agent signings. Fans also have high hopes for the new head coach Mike Vrabel who fans are hoping can help lead us to the playoffs.
Week 1: Sep 7: The Patriots faced off against the Las Vegas Raiders in their season opener. The poor defensive and offensive performances showcased in this game may discourage fans but luckily, theirs more football. Although New England fought hard, they ended up taking their first loss of the season to the Raiders with a score of 20-13 and beginning the season with an 0-1 start.
Week 2: Sep 14: It’s week 2 and the Patriots are in a favorable division matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Both teams fought hard and played much stronger offense than defense. One memorable moment from the game was when the Dolphins returned a punt for a touchdown, then shortly after, the Patriots answered with a punt return touchdown of their own. The Patriots ended up pulling through in the end with a 33-27 victory over Miami and having a record of 1-1.
Week 3: Sep 21: The Patriots find themselves in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fans saw this game as a true testament of our team against a truly challenging opponent. The Steelers are a tough team with a solid offense and a good defense. One memorable moment from this game was when the Patriots were lined up on the goal line, and they ran the ball to Rhamondre Stevenson. This play resulted in Stevenson forcing his way into the end zone, but losing the ball in the process and causing a turnover that gave the Steelers a 2 possession advantage over the Patriots. In the end, the Patriots end up taking a 21-14 loss in the game effected mostly by a poor offensive performance, even though the defense played great. This brought their record to 1-2.
Week 4: Sep 28: The Pats are looking for another win in a game against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers were expected to put up a good fight but ended up being a cakewalk for New England. One memorable moment in the game was in the first quarter when the Patriots were able to return a punt for a touchdown. The Patriots defense was putting a dead stop on Carolina only allowing 13 points and leaving the Panthers with 2 scoreless quarters. The great performance all around from the Patriots led them to a 42-13 win and giving them a record of 2-2.
Week 5: Oct 5: New England faces off against their hardest matchup of the season with the undefeated Buffalo Bills. The Bills frequently dominate in division games and they have one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league in Josh Allen. One memorable moment from this game was a clutch reception from Stefon Diggs in the fourth quarter that set up the Pats for an easy touchdown that gave them a 10 point lead. The persistent effort from the Patriots and their best game all season gives them a 23-20 victory over the Bills and now have a record of 3-2.
Week 6: Oct 12: The Patriots kick off a game against the New Orleans Saints. The game was a true test of our mentality coming off of the big win against Buffalo. This game was also one of the worst officiated football games of all time. Multiple calls completely changed the game such as the 2 offensive pass interference calls that both resulted in touchdowns being called back. There were also missed calls that would have changed the score of the game. In the end, even with the awful calls, the Patriots were able to walk away with another 25-19 win and improve their record to 4-2.
Week 7: Oct 19: It’s New England against one of the worst teams in football, the Tennessee Titans. In this game, Drake Maye broke the Patriots franchise record for highest completion percentage in a single game at 91.3%. Nothing very exciting happened in this game but the Patriots were able to walk away with a 31-13 victory over Tennessee and improve their record to 5-2
Week 8: Oct 26: The Patriots face off against the Cleveland Browns this week. Despite having a weak offense, the Browns have one of the best defenses in football. They showed off their defensive skill in the first half where they only allowed 3 field goals and no touchdowns. In the second half however, their defense started to collapse. The Browns let up 21 points in the 3rd quarter. The defensive collapse of Cleveland led to a 32-13 win for New England and brought their record to 6-2.
Key Takeaways Weeks 1-8:
Drake Maye is the solution and a top QB in the league
Defense is extremely strong
We are able to beat good and bad teams
Mike Vrabel knows what he’s doing
The Patriots are a playoff lock
New England is a top 10 team in the NFL
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