Stars of the Day: Diman boys basketball falls to Holbrook; Stang hockey sweeps pair

HOLBROOK — The Diman boys basketball team fought tooth-and-nail throughout Monday's contest before falling to unbeaten Holbrook, 62-47, at Holbrook High School.

Ezra Cote led the way for Diman (0-2) with a team-high 13 points. Teammate Dylan Amaral chipped in with nine points.

The Bengals travel to Bourne on Thursday.

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Bishop Stang hockey coach Ken Gouveia draws up a play during a timeout late in the third period Saturday vs. Rockland, while his team was in the midst of killing a two-man disadvantage.
Bishop Stang hockey coach Ken Gouveia draws up a play during a timeout late in the third period Saturday vs. Rockland, while his team was in the midst of killing a two-man disadvantage.

Saturday

BOYS HOCKEY

Bishop Stang 5, Rockland 3

The Spartans opened the season strong, beating non-league opponent Rockland on the road.

Quinn Pine led Stang (1-0-0) with two goals and two assists. Justin Gouveia chipped in with a goal and two assists. Nate Moniz and Adyn Simmons also scored a goal in the victory.

Jack Jedrey and Devon Beck each finished with an assist. Brayden Bennett had eight saves in net for the win.

Saturday

GIRLS HOCKEY

Bishop Stang 3, Matignon 2

The Lady Spartans opened the season on Saturday with a road win over Matignon.

Jenna Nogueira, Isabella Batista and Mikayla Brightman each scored goals for Stang (1-0-0). Emily Curran, Kacey Curran, Sam Souza and Kate Plante each collected assists.

Sophia Babineau had 16 saves in net for the Spartans.

High School results from Monday, Dec. 13

BOYS BASKETBALL

Holbrook 62, Diman 47

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Joseph Case vs. Somerset Berkley, ppd

Diman vs. Holbrook, ppd

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