By Matt Haraden

• The Grade 5 girls basketball team earned a home win on Sunday, February 4, defeating Norwell, 27-12. Ella Souza has been stellar on the defensive side this season, and was able to notch her first points on offense last weekend. Piper Yakubian, Ruby D’Errico, Josie Tyrrell, and Tess Rand also added points for the Pirates. The team’s next game is at home against Scituate on Saturday, February 10 at the Jacobs School at 3 p.m.

**ON THE RUN**. Coach Brian Lanner and some members of Hull High’s indoor track and field team pose in front of the mural of the namesake of the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Boston. Congratulations to the Hull athletes who qualified for the MIAA Division 5 championship and will compete there on Valentine’s Day: Chris Resnick (55 hurdles and high jump), Lawrence Bodley (high jump), Veronica Fleming (300m), Lilly Copenheaver-Smith (55 hurdles), Elsie Harper (55 hurdles), and Sam Tuchmann (600m).

• Congratulations to the Hull High baseball team leaders for the 2024 season – Co-Captains Nick Tiani and Luke Dunham, and Assistant Captains John Reynolds and Ken Autio.

• The Hull High School girls basketball team began a new initiative on January 8, the Pirate Readers Program, to read to and play basketball with students at the Jacobs Elementary School. As a part of the #OneTeamOneFamily initiative, JV and varsity players read with elementary students on Monday and play basketball on Wednesday. About a half dozen players visit the school each week and interact with students in kindergarten through grade five. Players involved in the program include seniors Maeve Mulvihill, Emily Punchard, and Bailey Her; juniors Fallon Ryan, Margot Harper, and Monica Delguidice; sophomore Erin Walsh; and freshmen Libby Harper, Chloe Hutcheson, Riley Munn, and Georgia White.

TEAMWORK. As a part of the #OneTeamOneFamily initiative, Chloe Hutcheson of the Hull High School girls basketball team helps promote literacy and connectivity with elementary students through the Pirate Readers Program.

Ryan, a junior captain, has quickly recognized the value of this program for both the Jacobs students and the basketball team. “It’s a rewarding experience because they look up to us,” she said.

“This has been an extremely successful endeavor on all fronts, and everyone is having a blast getting to know one another,” said JV Coach Jon Hawes, who also teaches at the Jacobs. “The high school students are amazing role models and are making a huge impact on Hull’s youth and the future of the basketball program.”

• Cohasset-Hull hockey team captain Luke Dunham was recognized on January 27 for scoring his 100th point. The junior was honored at a ceremony during a game against Boston Latin Academy at Connell Memorial Rink. He was presented with a plaque, recognizing his efforts and welcoming him to Hull’s 100-Point Club. In hockey, a point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. On Jan. 20, Dunham scored three goals and tallied one assist against Sandwich – those four points put him at the 100 mark.

“On behalf of the entire team, I would like to congratulate Luke Dunham for reaching 100 points, particularly as a junior,” said Coach Mike O’Donnell. “In addition to this impressive accomplishment, Luke is a valuable team player that brings a strong presence each time he steps onto the ice.”

Cohasset/Hull Hockey next faces off against Middleboro on Saturday, February 10 at 4 p.m. at Connell Rink in Weymouth, and then against Abington at the Rockland Ice Rink at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, February 12, and vs. Blue Hills Regional on Wednesday, February 14 at 7 p.m. at the Canton Ice House.

• Hull High’s other winter teams have an active schedule coming up next week. On Friday, February 9, the boys varsity basketball team plays at Abington at 6:30 p.m. (JV at 5 p.m.), and takes on Calvary Chapel Academy at home on Tuesday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m.

The girls varsity basketball team will play Abington at home on Friday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m., with the JV playing at 5 p.m. Next week, the varsity Pirates take on Middleboro at home on Monday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. and will travel to the South Shore Charter Public School at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 15.

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