By Meghan Foley
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Medfield High boys’ basketball team entered the MIAA Division 3 State Tournament as the Tri Valley Small League champions and the 8th seed after a 17–3 season and made it to the quarterfinals before being knocked out by the 1st-seeded Hanover.
“It’s been a good year. It’s been one of the best for a few years,” said Head Coach Evan Moon. “Couple years ago we were 16–4, we got to the Final 8, but you know, last year we were 12–8 regular season.
Big improvement this year, so it’s been fun.”
One of the major contributors to the team’s success has been senior Thomas Behrmann. Behrmann has been a starter since he was a freshman and led the team as one of its captains this year. On Feb 17, he made his 1,000th career point during a win over Dighton-Rehoboth Regional during the Warrior Classic Tournament.
Breaking 1,000 points is a rare accomplishment that reflects a remarkable player and has not been done by a Big Blue player in several years.
“From when he was a freshman til now, he’s worked his absolute butt off,” said Moon. “He lives and breathes basketball, and so it’s finally— it was nice to see him... finally come into this leadership role as a captain this year and really... I think really outperform everyone’s expectations.”
“We knew he’d be good as a freshman, I don’t think anyone knew he’d be this good,” Moon added. “And, you know, he’s averaging 25 points a game, you know... that doesn’t happen by accident, so, he’s a special player. We’ll miss him for sure.”
Even a very skilled player would not be able to earn that many points without a strong team around him.
While Behrmann took the TVL Small’s MVP, Moon earned the Coach of the Year for 2026, and teammates senior Owen Armstrong and junior Greyson Vogt were named All Stars, with Honorable Mentions for juniors Alex Sokolowski and Will Sullivan.
“Will and Greyson have been great ... they’ve been excellent, great complementary players all year round,” said Moon. “Very good shooters, move without the ball very well, and just you know, Will in particular, I think, has made great strides since last year; Greyson’s always kind of been a steady player, but both of them are awesome contributors this year.”
Thomas’ twin brother, Nathan Behrmann, was a key contributor.
“I’m happy for (Nathan) this year, he had a bigger role this year, which was awesome,” said Moon. “It’s cool to have the twin dynamic on the team. (Nathan and Thomas) have some brotherly love going on for sure, so it’s fun.”
Boys’ basketball was not the only Warriors team who saw success this season. Both basketball and hockey teams were seeded in the top 10 and reached at least the Final 8. The top-seeded girls’ basketball won the state championship for the third year in a row after an undefeated 20–0 season.
The girls’ hockey team was the 9th seed and made it to the semifinals. They beat top-seeded Westwood in an upset for the second year in a row before being knocked out by 5th-seeded King Phillip’s Regional. Boys’ hockey was the 3rd seed and made it to the finals, where they fell to 1st-seeded Hanover.
“I mean, it’s awesome,” said Athletic Director Eric Scott, “It’s kind of an embarrassment of riches at times, but these kids are driven, on and off the court, they’re high achieving and they push themselves and our coaches do a fantastic job with all our student athletes, trying to get– getting them to their potential. And you know, Thomas is no exception to that, he’s worked– he’s been a starter since he’s been a freshman, he’s worked his tail off, you know, getting that 1,000 points is a big deal but, you know, the team stuff is probably more important and, I mean, 17–3 this year overall, 11–1 in the Tri Valley Small, just a great year, put together.”
