Matt Breen, Shawsheen — After averaging 18 points and nine rebounds per game last year, the 6-foot-9-inch senior forward is primed for another big season. He’s a mobile big man who excels as a rim protector.

Will Carty, Watertown — A dominant force in the paint, the 6-10 center averaged 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game last season. His presence makes the Raiders a threat in Division 3.

James Dingman, Arlington — The senior is positioned for another stellar season after averaging 20 points per game last season. At 6-3, he’s a versatile wing who can slash to the rim and shoot over the top.

Mike Dankert and Nate Reynolds, Bourne — The two 1,000-point scorers return for their senior seasons after powering the Canalmen to the Division 4 final. Reynolds is the reigning South Coast Conference MVP after averaging 20.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game last year. A versatile wing, Dankert put up 18 points per game.

Matt Gaffney, Malden Catholic — The Naval Academy-bound senior point guard paced the Golden Tornadoes to their third consecutive Division 2 title last year. He has Malden Catholic poised to make a run at a historic fourth.

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Javi Lopez, Central Catholic — After averaging 19 points and six rebounds for the Raiders, the 6-1 junior enters the season as one of the state’s premier guards.

JJ Martinez, St. Mary’s — A returning Globe All-Scholastic, Martinez averaged 19 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Now a junior, he has started for the Spartans since eighth grade.

Caden Sullivan, Franklin — The Panthers are a Division 1 favorite once again, and Sullivan is a major reason why. The 6-1 senior guard averaged 13.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.7 steals last season, and is committed to play at Endicott.

Teagan Swint, Newton North — The reigning Bay State Carey MVP, Swint is one of the state’s most dynamic scorers. A 6-4 senior guard, he averaged 24 points and seven rebounds per game.

Other names to know: G Isaiah Andino (Methuen), F Niko Catalano (North Andover), G Jack Charchaflian (Winchester), F Sam Concemi (Andover), G Aaron Cote (Wareham), G Jaydaan Correia (Cambridge), F Carson Gretz (Newburyport), G Justin Marino (Medford), Jack Millward (Wakefield), G Sam Myerberg (Lexington), G Brandon Nicastro (King Philip)

ATTLEBORO – It’s that time of year when the twinkling lights glow in the dark of the dazzling display. Over a million lights and hundreds of standing trees, angels and stars illuminate La Salette Shrine in Attleboro for the holidays.

“It’s magical, we always try to get a nice night, grab a hot chocolate it’s just part of our tradition for Christmas,” said visitor Diane Faria. 

But when Mother Nature is threatening to blow away the holiday cheer with strong winds and heavy rain, it’ll be a game time decision.

Shrine may close if it’s raining

The preliminary plan is to close if it’s pouring rain, and hopefully the wind gusts won’t topple the well-anchored exhibits Brother Ron Taylor and his team have put in place.

“I just don’t have that magic ball, but we’ll just wait and see what the Lord sends us and hopefully it won’t be too bad,” said Brother Ron with La Salette Shrine. “If it’s heavy, heavy rains and winds, hey, stay home folks, we’ll open up the next day. We don’t want anyone risking their lives to get here you know what I mean.”

Even though it is a little foggy, for families like the Emersons it’s a lucky night over the rain to still celebrate their Christmas tradition.

“We try to plan a day all the kids can come, and we picked tonight and thankfully it’s a good night without any rain,” said Laura Emerson.

In Waltham, with a storm on the way, the Vankeuren family’s famous giant balloon display must be deflated after learning the hard way that even ropes might not match up to Mother Nature.

“My husband would like to keep them up full time, I like to make sure they survive,” said Maple Vankeuren.

Back in Attleboro, whatever happens-they hope to keep sharing the light like they have since 1953.

“We’re trying to hope that people will be able to have a little Christ in their life as they go on,” said Brother Ron.

National Grid says they’ll have extra crews around the region ready to respond to downed trees and powerlines.

The South Shore Celebration of Lights posted that the lights will be closed on Wednesday due to severe inclement weather.