LOWELL — As Catholic Memorial boys’ hockey coach Larry Rooney prepared to enter his locker room Sunday evening, he stopped to offer a few words of encouragement to St. John’s counterpart ...

The Pioneers swept the season series from their Catholic Conference brethren, 6-3 and 11-1. The teams met in the D1 state final last year, with BC High emerging victorious at Polar Park.

The following athletes have been selected as player of the year nominees for the Hometeam Boys' Soccer Athlete of the Year.

NOTE: These teams were put together by coaches from the NJAC, NOT members of NJ Advance Media.

Classes: *** = frosh; ** = soph; * = junior; all others are seniors. For far deeper lists, split into indoor and outdoor, and inclusive of more events, buy a copy of High School Track from Jack ...