The SouthCoast field hockey season has reached its decisive moment, with four of the region’s seven high school teams securing berths in the 2026 MIAA state tournament. Dartmouth enters the postseason as the top local seed, holding the No. 20 spot in Division 2, while Bishop Stang follows closely behind at No. 24 in the same bracket. These two teams will face immediate tests, with Dartmouth traveling to challenge No. 5 Foxboro (12-3-3) and Bishop Stang visiting No. 9 Reading Memorial (10-5-2) in the Round of 32.
Dartmouth and Bishop Stang lead local charge into state tournament
In Division 3, local representation is split between two competitive squads. Old Rochester has earned the No. 37 seed, while Apponequet holds the No. 28 position. Both teams are scheduled to compete in the Round of 32, though specific dates and times for these matchups remain to be determined by the MIAA. The varying seeds indicate a challenging path ahead, as all four teams must navigate the upper echelons of their respective divisions to advance.
As the playoffs commence, attention turns to the individual performances that have propelled these teams to the state stage. Fans are encouraged to engage with the season’s standout performers by voting for the SouthCoast Girls Athlete of the Week for the period spanning October 26 to November 1. With the regular season concluded, these opening playoff games will serve as the critical first step for Dartmouth, Bishop Stang, Old Rochester, and Apponequet in their quest for a state title.
Source: Yahoo Sports
