HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE — The road to a state championship begins this week for several Hockomock League field hockey teams, with the 2026 MIAA state tournament featuring a strong local presence across multiple divisions.
Franklin earned the No. 2 seed in Division 1, putting the Panthers in a strong position heading into postseason play. In Division 2, Canton claimed the No. 1 overall seed, while King Philip secured the No. 2 seed, giving the Hockomock League the top two spots in the division.
Several other league teams have also qualified for the tournament, including Attleboro, Taunton, Mansfield, Oliver Ames, North Attleboro, Stoughton and Foxboro.
With multiple teams earning home-field advantage, the Hockomock League will have plenty of opportunities to make an impact throughout the opening rounds.
First-round matchups are scheduled to begin Wednesday, November 4, as teams across the state begin their pursuit of a MIAA state championship.
For the top-seeded teams, the challenge will be to turn strong regular-season performances into postseason success. Canton, King Philip and Franklin will each enter the tournament with high expectations, while the remaining local qualifiers will look to make their own runs through the brackets.
With championship aspirations spread across the league, the 2026 MIAA field hockey tournament promises an exciting postseason for Hockomock teams and their supporters.
Tournament dates and game times are subject to change.
