Taunton boys' basketball beats Mansfield in key Hockomock showdown
Good morning, Taunton! Today is Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. We hope you're taking it easy this weekend, and enjoying a leisurely Sunday breakfast. Maybe of Belgian waffles.
Before we dig in to breakfast though, let's take a look at today's top stories:
Sunday Reads, sports edition
This week's Sunday Read is a two-fer, and it's all about sports!
First up, there's Taunton High boys' basketball: they prevailed over Mansfield in a key Hockomock showdown on Friday night. The Tigers (8-1, 8-0 Hock) beat Mansfield (8-2, 6-1 Hock) 59-56 in a back-and-forth battle of the division's reigning co-champions in a game that may very well have implications on determining this year's winner. Gazette Sports Reporter Cameron Merritt takes a look at the game, and what it means for the division, right here.
We've also got the latest Stars of the Day, featuring a big win for the Bristol-Plymouth boys' basketball team.
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This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Taunton Daily Gazette Daily Briefing newsletter Jan 23 2022
