Hillsboro-Deering 4, Winnisquam 3
Key players: H-D – Brady Curley (2 goals), Griffin Cassidy (goal), Alex Crowe (goal), Jacob Davies (assist), Dylan Braun (assist), Mason Ferwerda (assist)
Highlights: The two teams were tied 3-3 at halftime, but Curley scored the game-winning goal with less than 10 minutes remaining in the match to send the Hillcats into Sunday’s D-III quarterfinals. H-D will play the winner of No. 2 Campbell vs. No. 15 Hopkinton. Winnisquam ends the season with 12 wins, double the combined win total from the last two seasons (three wins each in 2020 and ‘21).
Coach’s quote: “It was a wet and muddy night, but the boys were able to handle the pressure and score when it mattered. Winnisquam put up a great fight, but now we have to look forward to the quarterfinals on Sunday.” – H-D’s Joey Gillett
Records: H-D 11-6-1; Winnisquam 12-5-0