The Old Rochester Regional High School girls’ basketball team defeated Somerset Berkley, 45-40, on February 9, as Amber Engel was named the player of the game. The Bulldogs took a five-game winning-streak and a 14-3 record into their February 14 showdown against Apponequet (16-3) in Lakeville.
ORR wraps up its regular season with three non-league games. They look to avenge an early-season loss to Dartmouth, facing the Indians on Thursday, February 15, at 6:30 pm in Mattapoisett. The Bulldogs visit New Bedford on Tuesday, February 20, at 1:30 pm and then finish the season on home court against Bishop Stang on Thursday, February 22, at 6:30 pm.
Boys Basketball
The ORR boys’ basketball team beat Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, 78-60, on February 6, improving its record to 13-4. John Butler was named the player of the game. The Bulldogs’ home game scheduled for Tuesday against Apponequet (10-6) was postponed amidst a snowy forecast. ORR continues its season-ending homestand with games Friday, February 16, against Bishop Stang and Tuesday, February 20, against South Coast Conference rival Fairhaven. Both games tip off at 6:30 pm.
Hockey
The ORR/Fairhaven hockey team faced Bourne on February 7 and won 4-2, improving its record to 10-7-1. Connor Galligan scored two goals for the Bulldogs and was named the player of the game. Justin Marques had two assists. The playoff-bound Bulldogs will play their final regular-season game on Tuesday, February 20, against Apponequet (5-12) at 3:00 pm at Driscoll Memorial Rink in Fall River.
By Aiden Comorosky