The MIAA high school field hockey tournament brackets have been released, and it’s time to break them down! A total of 15 South Shore teams have made it into the mix, with Hingham leading the way as the highest-seeded team in Division 2. Canton and Cohasset have also secured top 10 seeds in their respective divisions. The competition is fierce, with Division 2 being the most local-heavy field, featuring eight South Shore teams. Dates and times for the first round matchups are yet to be announced, along with the neutral site for the state championship round.
In Division 1, teams like Walpole, Andover, and Wachusett Regional are ready to battle it out for the title. Locally, Braintree will face off against Lincoln-Sudbury in what promises to be an exciting first-round matchup. Keep an eye out for an upset, as Chelmsford looks to take down Winchester. Our prediction for the state champion in Division 1? Franklin, the fourth-seeded team.
Division 2 is packed with talent, including Reading Memorial, Norwood, and Somerset Berkley Reg. But all eyes are on Hingham, the fourth-seeded team, as they take on Silver Lake in the first round. Milton and Scituate will also go head-to-head, while Notre Dame Academy faces off against Agawam. Don’t sleep on Duxbury, who could pull off an upset against Longmeadow. Our prediction for the Division 2 state champion? Hingham, of course!
Moving on to Division 3, Watertown, Newburyport, and Dover-Sherborn are among the top contenders. Locally, Hanover will take on Notre Dame Academy (Worcester) in a thrilling first-round matchup. Our upset pick? Hanover over Notre Dame Academy. And our prediction for the state champion? Newburyport, the second-seeded team.
Finally, in Division 4, Uxbridge is the team to beat. Cohasset will face off against Bellingham, while West Bridgewater takes on Hopedale. Carver has a tough matchup against Sutton. Keep an eye on the Stoneham vs. Franklin County Tech matchup, as it promises to be a close one. Our upset pick? Northbridge over Greenfield. And our prediction for the Division 4 state champion? Uxbridge, the top-seeded team.
Get ready for an action-packed tournament as these local teams battle it out for field hockey glory!