They all left quite the legacy. The candidates for our 2025-26 Boys High School Team of the Yearexcelled on the field, court, pool and more, bringing glory to their towns and forming lifelong memories.
But only one can bring home one more title.
Here are the nominees for the Daily News Boys High School Team of the Year:
Alognquin boys rugby
The Titans qualified for the state semifinals and earned the No. 1 seed in the Division 2 state tournament.
Dover-Sherborn boys soccer
The defending Division 3 champoins went back to the D3 state semifinals.
Dover-Sherborn/Weston hockey
After taking up the moniker “The Villains,” the Raiders returned to the Division 4 Final Four with a dramatic 2-1 win against North Reading.
Hopedale boys soccer
The Raiders reached the Division 5 state final for the first time.
Hopkinton boys indoor track & field
The Hillers nudged Concord-Carlislie to win the Division 2 team state championship by ½ a point.
Hudson football
The Hawks reached the Division 6 Final Four for the third consecutive year with a 34-7 win against Old Rochester.
Lincoln-Sudbury boys lacrosse
The Warriors powered through a challenging schedule and made the Division 1 state championship game. L-S produced three All-Americans and even more college commits.
Milford wrestling
The Scarlet Hawks won the Division 2 mixed-gender state championship with two individual champions and three silver medalists.
Milford boys volleyball
The Scarlet Hawks qualified for the Division 2 Final Four. Milford reached the stat esemifinals for the fourth time in the past five years.
Natick boys cross country
The Redhawks finished second at the Division 1 state championships led by runner up John Bianchi.
Natick boys soccer
The Redhawks captured their first state championship with a dramatic 3-2 victory against St. John’s Prep, completing a rare double with the girls team. Luke Dougherty was named an All-American for Natick.
Natick boys volleyball
The Redhawks reached the Division 1 state semifinals for the third consecutive year.
Wayland boys tennis
The Warriors run extended to the Division 3 state final.
Wayland boys volleyball
The Warriors won their first state championship in their third consecutive trip to the final. Wayland Finn Bell also broke the state record for kills.
Westborough boys tennis
The Rangers won the Division 2 state champoinship for the second time in the past three years. They reached the state final for the sixth consecutive year.
The poll will remain open for a week until noon Monday, July 13. Vote below:
Our team of the year stories are meant as a way to highlight local high school athletes in the area. Making the list is an achievement in itself. Congratulations to all our athletes.
This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Vote for the 2026 Daily News Boys High School Sports Team of the Year
