School roundup: Swampscott lax survives a defensive battle

One look at this score and a baseball game comes to mind.The Swampscott High boys lacrosse team (7-2) won a 3-2 defensive battle against Gloucester with Ben Wollerscheid, who had two goals, coming up with the game-winner with two and a half minutes remaining. Tommy Ball accounted for the other goal.”It was a defensive showcase,” Swampscott coach Josh Fields said. “It was one of those games played at midfield. Both teams were aggressive and that made it tough to get into any kind of rhythm, offensively or defensively.”Matt Nutter (12 saves) picked up the win with junior midfielder Colby Wollerscheid playing an overall excellent game.”Any time you can beat Gloucester in any sport, you have to be happy,” Fields said. “They’re always going to come and play.”Lynnfield 10, Wilmington 8At Wilmington, the Pioneers (10-1) led 3-1 at the half, but found themselves tied late in the game. They pulled away with seven minutes remaining on a goal by A.J. Roberto (2 goals, assist) with Matt Kelly adding an insurance tally down the stretch. Jon Leydon (3 goals, assist); Mark Connolly (goal, 4 assists); Frank Camissa (goal, assist) and Alex MacEachern (goal) took care of the rest of the scoring. Doug Ullian (13 saves) was in net.Peabody 20, Lynn 1At Peabody, the Tanners (6-3) dominated with Derek West (4 goals, 1 assist); Marc Jesi (3 goals, assist); Derek Savage (goal, 3 assists); Mark Daddario (3 goals); Matt Rodgers (goal, 2 assists); Greg Shidler (2 goals, assist); Greg Durant (2 goals) and Dan Jennings, Tony Cappella, Justin Provencher and D.J. Henrick (1 goal each) doing the damage. Sean Winchell was the lone scorer for Lynn.St. John’s (D) 20, St. John’s (S) 7At Danvers, the Eagles (10-0) dominated their namesake from Shrewsbury led by Garrett Campbell’s six-goal, three-assist performance. John Jennings (3 goals, 2 assists); Matthew Scalise of Nahant (2 goals, 2 assists); Colin Blackwell (2 goals, assist); Jon Farrow (2 goals) and Bobby Gallahue (2 goals) provided the firepower with Nick Valenti keeping things in check in net.GIRLS LACROSSESt. Mary’s 17, Lowell Catholic 2At Manning Field, the Spartans went to town in this one with a couple of younger players making significant contributions. Eighth grader Ashley Morelli and freshman Maggie Surette had three goals and two goals, respectively. Freshman Megan Spurling had a goal, as did seventh grader Makenzie Mackin, sophomore Jillian Powers and Ginabeth Manganiello. Hillary Duffy and Brooke Bergeron, an eighth grader, split the game in net. St. Mary’s is 6-2.BOYS TENNISClassical 4, Saugus 1At Breed, the Rams (4-3) got the job done with wins from Larry Cheung at first singles, 6-3, 6-2; Daveth Cheth at second singles, 6-0, 6-3; Jeremy Dorson, third singles, 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, and Doodley Alouidor-Kevin Mazige at first doubles. Bobbi Raymondi and Alex Eireza won at second doubles for Saugus, 6-4, 6-4.St. Mary’s 5, English 0At GEEAA Field, Dan Beaton won at first singles, 6-4, 6-2; Kevin McCarthy at second singles, 6-0 6-4 and Grant McKinnon at third singles, 6-1, 6-0. Mike Conti-Nico DiSalvo won at first doubles, 6-1, 6-1, and Matt O’Hare-Conor Janson took second doubles, 6-1, 6-0. St. Mary’s (2-3) is at Fenwick today.GOLFFenwick 143, Pope John 24At The Meadow, Brandon Neals shot a 36 for 34 points; Blaine Thibodeau, a 37 for 32 points; Brian McConnell, a 43 for 23 points and Pat Riley, a 44 for 21 points. Fenwick is 5-0.BOYS TRACKFenwick 109, St. Mary’s 21Fenwick 118 1/2, Cathedral 8 1/2The Crusaders (6-0) had strong performances from Zack Nardone, who won the shot put (42-4) and discus (114-0); Pat Lyons, the javelin (125-2); Pablo Sosa, the triple jump (41-4 1/2); Zach Terenzoni, the 200 (25.8) and Phil Eagan, the high jump (5-10).GIRLS TRACKFenwick 91, St. Mary’s 41Fenwick 119, Cathedral 1Tina Moran won the discus (95-8) and qualified for the states; Lauren McHugh, the javelin (88-9); Joanna DeLorenzo, high jump (4-8); and Kristen O’Connell, the 200 in a state qualifying time of 27.7 seconds