Marshfield High boys basketball, a D1 underdog, is ready for playoffs

The Rams, one of the smallest schools in Division 1, are confident they can make a deep tournament run.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Marshfield High's boys basketball team, the Patriot League Keenan Division champions, are ready to take on the Division 1 state tournament as an underdog. Despite being one of the smallest schools in the division, the Rams (15-3) are confident in their ability to compete with larger programs, citing their team chemistry, defensive intensity, and tournament experience from last season.

Why it matters

Marshfield High is embracing the underdog role as they prepare to face off against larger schools in the Division 1 playoffs. The team's success this season has defied expectations and highlights the importance of team cohesion and a strong work ethic, even for smaller programs.

The details

The Rams are ranked 17th in the latest Division 1 power rankings and are led by senior captains Luke Richardson, Noah Feldman, and Dan Padden. Marshfield has experience playing against bigger schools, having defeated Xaverian and narrowly lost to Newton North in overtime last season. The team's balanced scoring, with players like Ryan McCabe and Troy Chase contributing, has been a key factor in their success.

  • Marshfield High will find out their playoff seeding on Saturday, February 21.
  • The Rams will warm up for the playoffs with two games in the Weymouth Tournament on February 14 and 15.
  • Marshfield will end the regular season on February 18 with a game against Dennis-Yarmouth.

The players

Luke Richardson

Senior forward for the Marshfield High boys basketball team.

Noah Feldman

Senior captain for the Marshfield High boys basketball team.

Dan Padden

Senior captain for the Marshfield High boys basketball team.

Ryan McCabe

Senior player for the Marshfield High boys basketball team.

Troy Chase

Senior captain for the Plymouth North boys basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We have experience playing against bigger schools and we'll be ready to play come gametime.”

— Noah Feldman, Senior captain (wickedlocal.com)

“I think our team is built to make a run in the state tournament. We come to practice every day ready to work hard. We are really connected as a team, and it shows every day on the court. We move the ball around well and I think our energy as well as the way we play defense' are going to help the team be successful.”

— Luke Richardson, Senior forward (wickedlocal.com)

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