The Old Rochester Regional High School boys’ basketball team hosted Seekonk on December 20 in their second game of the season and won 63-56. The Bulldogs have now won two close matchups, as they beat Apponequet in their season opener 60-57. Old Rochester was down 34-17 at the half, and down 20 early in the third quarter, but never gave up in front of the home crowd. The Bulldogs ended up fighting back and won in a nail-biter.
“I was very proud of the team with all the injuries we have as the kids that stepped up were gritty and played well together,” said ORR Head Coach Steve Carvalho.
Gavin Martin led the way for the Bulldogs, scoring 18 points and adding 6 assists. Noah Thorell stepped up for the shorthanded squad, scoring 12 points and draining 8/9 free throws to help strengthen the comeback. Sophomore Grady Oliveira also had a good showing, with 9 points and 12 rebounds. Old Rochester is now off to a 2-0 start to the season, despite having some key players out with injury.
Swimming
Swimming lost to Seekonk 245-193 in their first meet on December 17. In the 50 freestyle event, junior Elizabeth Chubb had an impressive time of 28.81 seconds. For the boys, freshman Charlie Bonney had a good showing, with a time of 28.98 seconds in the 50 freestyle. The boys 200 Freestyle Relay team set the bar high early in the season, by qualifying for states with an impressive time of 1:38.75. The boys’ team is 1-0, and the girls are 0-1, and their next meet will be at Durfee on January 14.
Sports Roundup
By Aiden Comorosky