The Old Rochester Regional High School boys’ basketball team defeated Seekonk, 68-43, away on January 5. Zack Mourao had 18 points, including six 3-pointers, as Chase Besancon also had 18 points and had another great rebounding and defensive game. The game was tied at 19-19 in the second quarter, and the Bulldogs went on a 13-0 run and led 38-25 at half. Seekonk cut into the lead in the third quarter, but ORR put the game away with a 20-7 fourth quarter.
The Bulldogs took a 7-2 (4-0 South Coast Conference) record into Tuesday night’s home game against Somerset Berkley. They visit Fairhaven on Friday, January 12, at 6:30 pm.
Swimming
The ORR boys and girls swim teams were victorious, defeating Bishop Stang High School on January 5. Anna McCarthy won the 100 butterfly and 500 freestyle for the girls, and Katie Anderson won the 200 freestyle. For the boys, Sam Raynor won the 200 and 100 freestyles, and Riley Karo won the 100 butterfly. The Bulldogs were scheduled to swim at Seekonk on Tuesday and visit New Bedford High on Thursday, January 11, at 4:00 pm.
Girls Basketball
ORR girls’ basketball defeated visiting Seekonk, 62-49, on January 5. Emerson Gonet was named player of the game. The Bulldogs were scheduled to visit Somerset Berkley on Tuesday night and host Apponequet on Tuesday, January 16, at 6:30 pm.
Hockey
The ORR/Fairhaven hockey team broke a five-game winless skid with a 7-0 victory over host Monomoy Regional on January 6 in Dennis. The Bulldogs host Monomoy in a rematch on Saturday, January 16, at 2:00 pm at Tabor Academy.
Sports Roundup
By Aiden Comorosky