DARTMOUTH — Landon Raposa remembered well how Dartmouth’s season came to an end the last two years with home losses in the first round.

Back in that setting Tuesday night at Dartmouth Memorial Stadium with a Division 2 first-round matchup against No. 25 Marshfield, Raposa ensured that didn’t happen again by being the ultimate difference-maker.

Raposa, who notched one goal and two assists, overwhelmed the Rams with his blazing speed and skill to lead eighth-seeded Dartmouth to a resounding 4-0 boys soccer victory.

“He’s always been our energy,” Dartmouth head coach Josh Silva said. “Like I said, I’ve been around the game for a long time, probably the most dynamic kid I’ve ever coached and he’s definitely one of the best players in this state.”

Dartmouth (10-5-2), which advanced to face

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