Westport boys soccer captures sectional title, advance to Final Four in D5 state tourney

Steven Sanchez, The Herald News

November 14, 2021 at 8:32 AM·2 min read

MEDFIELD — The magical playoff ride continues for the Westport boys soccer team.

Sophomore Ben Novo scored the winning goal in the 76th minute off a corner kick to lift the seventh seed Wildcats to a 1-0 victory over second seed MIllis during Saturday's Division V state quarterfinal game at Medfield High School.

Westport’s Ben Novo looks upfield with the ball during Saturday’s Division 5 MIAA boys soccer matchup with Millis.

Westport (16-2-2) moves on to the Final Four to face third seed Douglas High Tuesday at Ashland High School, beginning at 5 p.m.

"An incredibly hard-fought victory against a big, physical, athletic team," Wildcats head coach Chris Parker said. "I am so proud of the boys."

Westport’s Hunter Brodeaur slides in for the ball during Saturday’s Division 5 MIAA boys soccer matchup.

The defensive back four of Dom Vitorino, Jonathan Letendre, Ryan Borges and Nick DosVais was outstanding on defense. Central midfielders Nick Arruda, Coltrane McGonigle and Novo played great.

Noah Amaral had six saves, earning the shutout.

"The combination of determination, skill, and grit has allowed this incredible group of young men to achieve such an accomplishment," Parker said. "I couldn't be prouder of them."

Westport heads to its fan section to celebrate a goal late against Millis on Saturday.

FOOTBALL

Westwood 41, Somerset Berkley 40

The Raiders committed six turnovers and dropped their non-playoff game against Westwood on the road Saturday night.

Davis Sullivan and Dylan Rodriguez had touchdowns for SB, who dropped their record to 3-6.

Northeast 49, Diman 14

The Bengals lost their game to Northeast Tech. in the opening round of the state vocational tournament on the road Saturday.

Diman's Jayden Massey breaks tackles during Friday night's game against Bristol Plymouth.

Jayden Massey scored both touchdowns for Diman (4-5).

Bishop Stang 34, West Bridgewater 32, 2 OT

The Spartans won an exciting, double-overtime game against West Bridgewater in a non-playoff game at home Saturday.

Noah Grigson threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another in the win for Stang, who won just their second game of the season.

Michael Golden had a pair of rushing touchdowns while Jackson Tingley-Prince hauled in two touchdown passes.

CROSS COUNTRY

Durfee

Maggie O'Connell and Camryn Legendre each had solid performances for Durfee during Saturday's Cross Country MIAA Division IA meet at Wrentham Developmental Center.

Durfee Cross Country MIAA Division 1a meet at Wrentham Developmental Center.

O'Connell finished in 42nd place just missing out on qualifying for All States. She ran a season-best time of 20:24. Legendre finished in 124th place with a time of 22:34, which was one of her fastest times this season.

High school scores from Saturday, Nov. 13

FOOTBALL

Non-playoff games

Bishop Stang 34, West Bridgewater 32, 2 OT

Westwood 41, Somerset Berkley 40

Vocational tournament

Northeast 49, Diman 14

BOYS SOCCER

Division V state Round 8

Westport 1, Millis 0

Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette sports editor Steven Sanchez can be reached at ssanchez@heraldnews.com. You can follow him on Twitter at @Chezsports. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News today.

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Northeast 49, Diman 14

Bishop Stang 34, West Bridgewater 32, 2 OT

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