Sharon's Hichens Wins Hock Long Jump, Triple Jump Titles

The Eagles spring track teams had several top-10 performances Thursday.

Sharon High School senior Connor Hichens won the Hockomock League boys spring track long jump and triple jump titles Thursday. Hichens won the long jump with a leap of 21 feet, 3.75 inches at the meet, held at Oliver Ames in Easton, according to www.athletic.net. Attleboro junior Jared Harris was second (20 feet, 9.50 inches) and King Philip junior Matt Bowers was third (20 feet, 4.75 inches). Hichens won the triple jump with a leap of 42 feet, 10 inches. Oliver Ames senior Denzel Bennet was second (41 feet, 10.5 inches) and King Philip senior Conner Smith was third (41 feet, 6.25 inches). Hichens was among several members of the Eagles boys and girls spring track teams to record top-10 finishes Thursday. In the girls meet, Sharon junior …

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Best Of Patch Readers' Choice: Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar Has the Best Frozen Treats

The Sharon landmark won Patch's Best Of Patch Readers' Choice poll.

Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar has Sharon Patch readers' favorite frozen treats. The Sharon landmark won Patch's Best Of Patch Readers' Choice poll. Crescent Ridge received 10 points for receiving 13 of the 17 votes in the contest, which began at 5 a.m. Monday and wrapped up at 9 a.m. today. Baskin Robbins in Foxborough received eight points for finishing second, with two votes. Daddy's Dairy in Stoughton, and Dairy Queen in Foxborough, received six points for finishing third, with one vote each. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The editor will determine the winner based on a point system in which poll results and ratings are weighted equally. Only the top 3 finishers will receive points…

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Eagles Baseball Clinches State Tourney

Sharon hosts Seekonk at noon Saturday.

The Sharon High School varsity baseball team clinched a state tournament spot Thursday, although the Eagles lost on the scoreboard. Host Stoughton won, 5-2. The loss made Sharon 7-9 overall, 6-8 in the Hockomock League. However, the Eagles clinched at least a share of second place in the Hockomock's Davenport Division, making them postseason bound. The first and second place teams from both Hockomock divisions advance to the state tournament. Last season, Sharon finished 15-5, earning the fourth seed in the MIAA Baseball South Division 2 bracket and receiving a first-round bye. Plymouth North won the semifinal, 4-1. Thursday, Stoughton received another strong pitching performance from Mike Gallagher, received some timely hitting and took …

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Sold!

How Much Did This Property Sell For?

How much do you think this property is worth?

How much do you think this property sold for? This property, located at 104 Hampton Road, was taken off the market on May 14. The house has five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, one half-bathroom and 3,260 square feet. It is located on 0.92 acres. It was built in 1984. Take your guess on the closing price. And don't cheat. We'll give you the answer in next Friday's question, but if you're anxious, you can check your answer with AOL Real Estate. Last Week's Answer: Last week, we asked you how much 18 Lakeview St. sold for on May 8. Ten of the 22 votes were correct: it sold for $343,500.

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today, May 18

Support the Friends of the Sharon Public Library.

"Five Things You Need To Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Watch 'The Travelers' The Sharon Middle School Griffin Players present "The Travelers" at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, in the school auditorium. 2. Support the Friends of the Sharon Public Library's Book Sale The Friends of the Sharon Public Library will hold a used book sale from Thursday to Sunday. The hours are: May 17, only Sharon residents who are members -- children from 2 to 5 p.m. and adults from 5:15 to 8 p.m.; May 18, 4 to 8 p.m.; May 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; May 20, bag day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  3. Attend services at Temple Israel Temple Israel holds services at 6:15 p.m. 4. Claim your …

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Week in Review: A Play and an Animated Film

Miss a Sharon Patch story this week?

Miss a Sharon Patch story this week? Here are the top stories. Thursday: Wednesday: Tuesday: Monday: Sunday: Saturday: Friday:  

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Sharon Patch Scoreboard

Sharon Patch Scoreboard: Tennis Teams Host Stoughton

Check out the Sharon Patch Scoreboard daily. Submit your scores and results, too.

The Sharon Patch scoreboard is a daily feature. Check here for the day's Sharon schedule and results. Sunday's scoreboard will include the upcoming week's schedule. The teams listed are from unless otherwise noted. Town sports leaders and coaches are invited to submit their results to Editor Michael Gelbwasser at Michael.Gelbwasser@patch.com. To learn if an event is cancelled due to inclement weather, call the high school sports cancellation hotline at 781-784-1554, ext. 7088. For a full list of schedules and other forms/information, visit the Eagles Athletics website at: http://hs.sharon.k12.ma.us/pages/Sharon_High_School/FACULTY_AND_STAFF/Athletics. Friday: Thursday: Wednesday: Tuesday: Monday: Sunday: Saturday: This week's schedule: …

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House Hunt

Looking for an Open House?

Here is the schedule for May 19-20.

If you're searching for your first home or the perfect upgrade with a modern kitchen and large deck, this weekend is as good a time as any to begin your search. Each Friday, Sharon Patch will feature a slideshow of open houses in the Sharon area to help you find the perfect home for your family. Here's this week's list.

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