Franklin coach Chris Ridolfi and Bellingham coach Steve Mantegani met more than 40 years ago as middle schoolers and led their programs to their first state titles last fall.
Finn Bell slammed down the final point, finishing his career with a state-record 1,485 kills, and solidifying the first boys' volleyball crown for the Warriors, who had been 0 for 3 in finals appearances.
Senior hitter was the difference in 25-19, 25-13, 20-25, 18-25, 15-6 victory over Natick. Needham sweeps Newton North, and Wayland cruises in Division 2.
The senior had three kills in two sets during Saturday's 3-0 Division 2 first-round sweep of Millis, and he plans on keeping the fourth-seeded Hawks looking good as they progress in the postseason.
An all-time state kills leader, a City League MVP, and more powerful performances from Westford, Wayland, BC High, Natick, Latin Academy, and Weymouth.
Milestones of 1,000 assists and kills, plus big kill numbers highlighted this week's performances from Revere, Billerica, Acton-Boxborough, Lexington, and Norton.
