Monday, August 20, 2012
During the high school Super Bowl era, the Mansfield High football team has won five titles.
In Mike Redding's long, successful tenure as the Mansfield High head football coach, the Hornets have been one of the top programs in the state. Monday, the Hornets start preseason practice for the 2012 season, attempting to add another Super Bowl title. As the 2012 team starts the hard work for a new year, we're asking what was the best Super Bowl winning team. Let's us know what you think is the best of the super bunch in the comment section. 1992-The first Super Bowl winning team went 11-0 beating Winthrop for the title, winning 20-12 at Winthrop. Mansfield was led by the running back combo of Omari Walker and Tony Forte and lineman Jamie Sullivan. In the first half of games that year, Mansfield outscored opponents, 267-42, as they …
Saturday, September 17, 2011
The Hornets defense smothered Rockets quarterback Drew Burnett during the closing minutes to secure an important non-conference victory.
With less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and the Needham Rockets trailing by six points, senior quarterback Drew Burnett converted on two fourth downs on the team’s final offensive series, but failed to convert the game-tying touchdown, which handed the victory to the Mansfield Hornets. “[This was] two very good offensive football teams and both quarterbacks can throw,” said Mansfield head coach Mike Redding. “This was a great non-league game for both teams. I think it’ll help both of us in our league play, and I hope they win the Bay State [Conference] and this was a great night of football [overall].” “This is a very emotional win,” said Mansfield’s quarterback George Busharis. “We pushed it out, our team played …
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Awards and Senior Farewell Ceremony held to celebrate season.
Last week, Mansfield High School head football coach Mike Redding brought together his 2010 Super Bowl Champions one last time and for good reason. Players, coaches, family and friends spent a few special hours reliving the highlights of their season and celebrating both individual and team accomplishments. Varsity players were awarded their Championship Super Bowl rings emblazoned with the team motto: "Never Surrender," that came alive and led them to victory at Gillette Stadium for their last game. In addition to championship jackets which had previously been distributed, team plaques and award booklets were presented to each varsity player as mementos of a season well-played. Seniors received T-shirts donated by Hudl. Jackets were …
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Girls' basketball captain is a leader on and off the court.
The Mansfield girls’ basketball team, led by senior co-captain Kathryn Campbell, ended a terrific season on Friday, March 11 in front family and supporters at the TD Garden with a 47-46 loss to New Bedford. This was the girls’ second trip to the Garden in as many years. “It was an amazing feeling to play there the first year and then go back again,” Kathryn said. “It was just so awesome.” She has been playing since fourth grade and mostly plays guard. She had the privilege of being named co-captain this season and was honored to receive the role. Kathryn had a great season, averaging 45-percent from the field, 33-percent from the 3-point line and 54-percent from the free throw line. She led the team in steals and was second in points and …
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Hornets improve to 19-0 with home victory over rival Franklin on Tuesday night.
The Mansfield High girls’ basketball team completed the first undefeated Hockomock League season in the program’s history with an impressive 58-45 victory over rival Franklin on Tuesday night at the James Albertini Memorial Gymnasium. The Hornets officially clinched the Large School Division championship with an exciting 40-37 win in North Attleboro on Sunday night, but waited to cut down one of the nets at the Albertini Gymnasium until they defeated the Panthers on Tuesday night. Along with finishing its first undefeated league campaign, the Hornets also won the first league title in the program’s history this year. The victory over Franklin, the second over the Panthers in a week, allowed Mansfield to remain undefeated on the season as …
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
Mansfield defeats Attlboro 56-43.
There were few surprises in Attleboro Friday night as the Mansfield Hornets continued their dominance in the Hockomock League with an impressive showing against the Attleboro Blue Bombardiers. Though Attleboro never gave up, in the end the lead that Mansfield established early was just too high for the Blue Bombardiers to overcome. Mansfield opened strong and never looked back, winning by a final score of 56 to 43 to remain undefeated for the season. The key to the victory was Mansfield’s defensive play in the first half, particularly the second quarter. After leading the first quarter 21 to 9, Mansfield held the Blue Bombardiers to just five points in the second. “Our defense was good to start but got great in the second quarter,” …
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Monday, December 27, 2010
Hornets will see three talented teams in Fairfield, Connecticut.
The snowstorm has forced the Mansfield High girls' basketball team to alter its travel plans for the Notre Dame Appalachian Christmas Tournament in Fairfield, Connecticut. The Hornets were originally scheduled to begin play in the tournament on Monday night, but will not travel to Fairfield until Tuesday morning. Mansfield will then face St. Joseph's (4-1 record) of Trumbull, Connecticut in the opening game on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. at the Sister Marion Rielly Auditorium The Hornets are one of four teams competing in the Notre Dame Appalachian Christmas Tournament, which will be held at Notre Dame Catholic High School in Fairfield. The host Lancers of Notre Dame (5-0) will play Staples High School (4-1) of Westport, Connecticut in the …
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Hornet football standout named All-State.
State coaches added yet another accolade to the amazing season of Mansfield High football standout Jamel Marshall. The Hornet senior was one of three running backs named to the Massachusetts All-State Football Team as selected by the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association. Marshall had a tremendous senior campaign for the Hornets. He played in 12 of Mansfield's 13 games this year and set the team's single-season rushing record with a total of 1,335 yards, averaging over seven yards per carry. That mark bested the total of 1,239 yards set by former Hornet standout Shawn Doherty during the 2009 season. Marshall also came within one score of the school's single-season touchdown record. He scored 23 touchdowns this past fall, …
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Hornets remain undefeated with road win over Warriors.
The Mansfield High School girls' basketball team continues to excel in close games this winter with all three of the Hornets' games decided by seven points or less. Fortunately, Mansfield won all three contests, the latest a hard-fought 58-51 decision over King Philip in a Hockomock League Large School Division game on Tuesday, Dec. 21 in Wrentham. The win over the Warriors improved the Hornets to 3-0 overall, including a 2-0 mark in the league's large school division. Mansfield opened up a seven-point lead after the first quarter, 18-11. The Hornets were able to push their advantage to nine points at the half, 31-22, after outscoring the hosts 13-11 in the second quarter. Mansfield outscored the Warriors 15-14 in the third quarter to push…
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Brandon Baillie
2:18 pm on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
1994, no question. I graduated in 04 and I still would say 94. The chemistry between Vallett and Bacon was unmatched by any other high school WR&QB, not to mention all the other players no mentioned like Mike Lundell who complemented Bacon very well. Vinny Hollins who was an explosive runner who could take it to the house at any moment. One of the more stout D-lines in MHS history... I could go … more ›