BOURNE — Superintendent Dr. Kerri Anne Quinlan-Zhou, Bourne High School Principal Dr. Lisa Maguire, and Athletic Director Scott Ashworth are pleased to share that Bourne High School is celebrating a successful winter athletics season, with two newly broken basketball scoring records and a total of four Canalmen teams clinching a spot in the playoffs.
Both the boys and girls basketball teams have secured impressive rankings in their respective divisions, with the boys basketball team earning the No. 2 seed and the girls basketball team claiming the No. 4 seed. In addition to their success on the court, multiple athletes have been recognized with South Coast Conference honors for their outstanding performances this season.
“For a small high school, BHS had a big impact on the basketball court this year,” said Principal Maguire. “We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes, not only for their athletic achievements but also for the sportsmanship and teamwork they have displayed throughout the season.”
Playoff Picture
- The boys basketball team will take on Rockland High School at home on Friday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m.
- The girls basketball team will face Easthampton High School at home on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m.
- The girls hockey team will play against Melrose High School on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 5:10 p.m. at Gallo Ice Arena.
- The boys hockey team will play against Littleton High School on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7:15 p.m. at the Groton School Ice Hockey Arena.
Record-Breaking Achievements
This season has been historic for Bourne High School basketball, with two Canalmen athletes breaking all-time leading scorer records:
- Paige Meda set a new girls’ scoring record, surpassing the previous mark of 1,364 points held for about 27 years by Heather Chase, Class of 1997.
- Nate Reynolds broke the boys’ scoring record, previously held by Jacob Ashworth, a 2017 Bourne High School graduate, who set the record at 1,585 points.
South Coast Conference Awards
Five Bourne High School boys basketball players were recognized, and the entire team was credited for good sportsmanship by the South Coast Conference (SCC) Awards.
- Nate Reynolds — League MVP (second consecutive year)
- Mikey Dankert — SCC All-Star
- Emery Robbins — SCC All-Star
- Quinn Moriarty — Honorable Mention All-Star (led the league in assists)
- Ethan Fox — Honorable Mention All-Star and Sportsmanship Award Winner
- Bourne High School Boys Basketball Team — Team Sportsmanship Award
Six members of the Bourne High School girls basketball team earned recognition for their performance and sportsmanship.
- Paige Meda — League MVP (second consecutive year)
- McKinley Wenzel — SCC All-Star
- Reaghan Blake — SCC All-Star
- Aubrey France — Honorable Mention All-Star
- Olivia Meda — Honorable Mention All-Star
- Nola Timo — Sportsmanship Award Winner
Athletic Director Ashworth reflected on the winter season, emphasizing the discipline, dedication, and teamwork that contributed to Bourne’s collective and individual success.
“These accomplishments are a product of the dedication and hard work of our student-athletes, coaches, and supporters,” said Athletic Director Ashworth. “We are excited to see what we achieve in the postseason.”
Superintendent Dr. Quinlan-Zhou commended all of Bourne High School’s student-athletes for another great winter sports season.
“Thank you to all of our coaches and teachers for all their hard work,” said Superintendent Dr. Quinlan-Zhou. “Bourne High School congratulates all of its athletes on their achievements and looks forward to an exciting playoff season.”
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