Victory and Defeat - Eastern Mass Girls Basketball Championship

03.09.09 - Boston, Mass. - The Eastern Massachusetts Girls Basketball State Championships took place at the TD Banknorth Garden. All four divisions competed and the excitement was palpable. Four victories and four defeats made for some good photos.

-Will

The Millis bench celebrates the division four championship.
Georgetown coach Barri Ann Alonzo comforts senior center Haley Gisonno.
Central Catholic coach Susan Downer swings forward Gabie Polce in her arms after they beat Brockton, 75-45.
The Brockton bench is upset as time winds down. 
Fan Jalen Lewis-Taylor, 4 of Brockton, holds up his Lady Boxers sign as time winds down in the division one championship. 
Fighting for the ball. 

Notre Dame Academy forward Kelsey Reilly celebrates with Jessica Aruda. 

Super 8 Playoffs

03.07.09 - Lowell, Mass. - Super 8 high school hockey playoffs took place at Tsongas Arena in Lowell. Winchester beat Central Catholic and Catholic Memorial beat Hingham to advance to the state semifinals.

-Will

Hard cross-check in the Winchester game. Winchester forward Chris Hanson hit CC forward Shawn Bradley.
More big hits. 
Hingham goalie Nate Eagan makes a save. 
Goalie collision.
Coach's son and team assistant Anthony Messuri looks back at defender Jonathan Troiano during the national anthem. 
Winchester goalie Mike Messuri makes a save. 
More collisions.