Westwood Battles Early Before Falling to State Power Foxboro

February 27, 2026
 
The #29-ranked Westwood girls basketball team faced a difficult road test, traveling to take on #4 seed Foxboro — one of the top programs in the state — in a matchup between two teams rich in tradition.
 
There was also a meaningful Westwood connection meshed between the two programs, as longtime Warriors coach and Sara Behns’ high school coach, Nancy Fabiano — Westwood’s first-ever 1,000-point scorer — helped lead Foxboro’s rise as a powerhouse program.
 
Westwood came out strong early, playing with focus and determination to put an immediate scare into the heavily favored Warriors. The Wolverines were aggressive on the boards and executed offensively, jumping out to an early lead behind the play of senior captains Lizzie Weeman and Olivia Shea.
 
Sophia Timofeev and Catherine McMurray made their presence felt inside, creating scoring opportunities that opened the perimeter for Weeman, who knocked down early shots from beyond the arc. Elyse Boger added a key basket in the paint to help Westwood maintain momentum.
 
Foxboro began to find its rhythm late in the second quarter, using hot shooting and converting off turnovers to build a 23–17 lead heading into halftime.
 
The Warriors came out firing in the second half, showing why they are among the state’s elite. A strong offensive surge allowed Foxboro to stretch the lead into double digits, eventually building a 24-point advantage by the end of the third quarter.
 
Despite the deficit, Westwood’s effort never wavered. Weeman continued to chip away at the lead, finishing with 12 points, all from three-point range. Shea battled throughout the game, attacking the basket, chasing loose balls, and creating opportunities on both ends of the floor to finish with 8 points.
 
Julie Hogan brought her usual relentless energy, competing all over the court, while Timofeev, Bianca Gennari, and McMurray contributed offensively in the second half.
 
While the Wolverines ultimately fell 66–37, their effort and execution against one of the state’s best teams highlighted what the group is capable of when playing its brand of basketball.
 
The leadership of seniors Lizzie Weeman, Olivia Shea, and Emma Williams was once again on display — setting the tone and continuing to shape the culture for the program’s future.