The 2024 Taunton Daily Gazette Boys Lacrosse All-Scholastics

Another boys high school lacrosse season has come and gone in the Greater Taunton area.

Bridgewater-Raynham (13-7) led the way locally, qualifying for their 14th straight postseason berth and making it to the Division 2 Sweet Sixteen before falling to eventual finalists No. 4 Marshfield. Bristol-Plymouth (10-8, 9-6 Mayflower Athletic Conference) went on a five-game win streak and also qualified for the Division 2 tournament but fell to No. 27 Milford in the Preliminary Round.

Dighton-Rehoboth (6-11, 3-7 South Coast Conference) went through a rebuilding year under new head coach Adam St. Ours and a plethora of young players that gained valuable varsity experience while Taunton (5-13, 1-10 Hockomock League) earned its first league win since returning to varsity status last year and split the Silver City season series with the Craftsmen.

With the spring season now in the rearview, here's a final look back at the Greater Taunton area athletes who stood out among the crowd to earn their spot as 2024 Taunton Daily Gazette Boys Lacrosse All-Scholastics.

Player of the Year

Jaiden Solitro, Dighton-Rehoboth

The junior attacker was the breakthrough star on offense for the Falcons this spring, netting an area-best 54 goals as well as 23 assists for 77 total points. Quick and with a keen eye for goal, he helped to fill the hole in attack left by the graduation of 2023 Taunton Daily Gazette Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year Thomas Dyson alongside fellow junior Jack Swan. One of his best performances of the year came against rivals and varsity newcomers Somerset Berkley, in which he recorded six goals and seven assists for 13 points. He also put a season-best nine goals past Greater New Bedford.

An SCC Honorable Mention, Solitro has been named one of four captains for the 2025 season.

First Team All-Scholastics

Oren Cullins, Taunton

The sophomore goalie came in clutch for the Tigers, keeping them in games while facing down some tough Hockomock and non-league opposition. Voted the team MVP, he finished the year with a 10.78 goals against average for a save percentage of 55%. Cullins proved crucial as he stopped 17 of 19 shots against Stoughton to help give Taunton its first varsity win since 2016.

Jose Touron, Taunton

Despite never playing high school lacrosse before this spring, the senior midfielder and three time Taunton Daily Gazette Football All-Scholastic had an instant impact, leading the Tigers in scoring with 11 goals and four assists for 15 points. Voted the team's Rookie of the Year, his hat trick and assist against Norton proved crucial as Taunton scored an 8-7 overtime win.

Jayson Kelleher, Bridgewater-Raynham

The junior midfielder/attacker once again was an offensive leader for the Trojans, recording 38 goals and 20 assists for a total of 58 points. Praised by coach Matt Connolly as the guy who you want to have the ball in his stick with the game on the line, he proved it in the Division 2 Round of 32 when he scored both the game-tying goal with 30 seconds left and the overtime winner to beat No. 20 Marblehead. Outside of lacrosse, Kelleher is also a member of the football team.

Shaun LaCivita, Bridgewater-Raynham

The junior goalie was praised by Connolly as the Trojans' most improved player this spring, stopping 200 of the 367 (.545%) of the shots he faced. He held an 8.35 goals against average and recorded a season-high 25 saves against Nauset. Outside of lacrosse, LaCivita is also a member of the soccer and wrestling teams.

Brendan Rosher, Bridgewater-Raynham

The senior attacker and captain returned to the field for the Trojans this spring after undergoing a pair of knee surgeries and helped lead the way on offense. He recorded 32 goals and a team-best 36 assists for 68 points to wrap up a solid high school lacrosse career with 52 goals and 52 assists for 104 points. Described by Connolly as the emotional leader of the B-R offense, Rosher will continue his academic and lacrosse career at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in the fall.

Nikos Triantafillou, Bridgewater-Raynham

The sophomore attacker was a breakout star for the Trojans this spring, scoring a team-high 47 goals as well as 19 assists for 66 points. He started off the season with a bang, scoring seven goals and recording a pair of assists against Bishop Feehan in the opener. Triantafillou was praised by Connolly for his talent, focus and ability to help his teammates succeed all while opposing defenses largely focused on containing him.

Ike Drass, Bristol-Plymouth

The junior defenseman led the way from the back for the Craftsmen this spring while averaging four ground balls and four assists per game. Drass was named an MAC All-Star.

Jack Nickerson, Bristol-Plymouth

The junior midfielder recorded a team-high 36 goals as well as 26 assists for a total of 62 points this spring for the Craftsmen. An MAC All-Star, coach Andrew Goodman also noted his efforts on faceoffs and defense as key to the team's success.

Kelan Reis, Bristol-Plymouth

The junior goalie made 155 saves for the Craftsmen this spring, stopping 45% of the shots he faced for a 7.2 goals against average. Reis was named an MAC All-Star.

Second Team All-Scholastics

Malaki Mchady, Taunton

Landen Rodrigues, Taunton

Colin Fitzsimmons, Bridgewater-Raynham

Anthony Mussari, Bridgewater-Raynham

Andrew Flanagan, Bristol-Plymouth

Jake Lamontagne, Bristol-Plymouth

Charlie Rosa, Dighton-Rehoboth

Jack Swan, Dighton-Rehoboth

This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: The 2024 Taunton Daily Gazette Boys Lacrosse All-Scholastics