Greater Lawrence volleyball team hits first state semifinal in program history
Fourth-seeded Reggies swept Mount Greylock to advance, driven by a resilient offensive surge despite injury concerns.
By Yuki Melnyk ·
Greater Lawrence volleyball players stood on the court after a 3-0 victory, knowing they had broken through a barrier that had held their program for years. The team, which finished the regular season with a 20-2 record, advanced to the Division 4 state semifinals for the first time in its history. This marks a jump from the second round in 2024 and the quarterfinals in 2025.
The Reggies defeated fifth-seeded Mount Greylock, a squad that had posted a 17-4 record, with scores of 25-17, 25-18, and 25-16. The decisive moment came in the second set when Trinity Figueroa, a junior middle blocker, sparked a run that shifted momentum from a 9-8 deficit to a commanding lead. Figueroa recorded three kills from opponent overpasses, two assisted kills, and a block during that stretch.
Figueroa finished the match with 10 kills. She noted that her arm was injured during the game, which made her confident in her ability to score those specific points. Ella DiMauro-Lozowski, also a junior, led the team with 13 kills. Senior Asmeily Anziani controlled the flow of the game, tallying 25 assists.
Coach Karla Mahoney attributed the team's success to the leadership provided by the four senior players. She stated that the group had set a clear goal to guide the program to this stage of the tournament. Ambar Munoz, a member of the team, emphasized the importance of communication and mutual trust on the court. She explained that the players talked frequently and remained focused on winning the next point.
In other Division 4 field hockey quarterfinals, Dennis-Yarmouth defeated West Bridgewater 3-0 to reach the semifinals for the second consecutive year. Riley Precourt scored twice, while Kimmi Sherpa added a goal for the second-seeded Dolphins, who have a 15-3-3 record. West Bridgewater, the seventh seed, entered the match with an 18-4-1 record.
Meanwhile, in Division 3 field hockey, first-seeded Sandwich defeated eighth-seeded East Longmeadow 5-1. Senior Elisabeth Stutzman and junior Rae Stenno each scored twice in the first half. The victory extends the Blue Knights' streak of semifinals appearances to five in a row. Sandwich, which has a perfect 21-0 record, moves on to face another top-tier opponent in the next round.
