School Roundup: Roberto pitches Saugus past Pope John

After having a tough start, walking three of her first four batters, Nicole Roberto really settled down for Saugus’ softball team, pitching nearly flawless, to lead the Sachems past Pope John 13-1.”She did a very nice job putting herself back on track,” Saugus coach Bobbie Finocchio said. “She is very mentally tough. She was just about perfect after that.”Junior centerfielder Jackie Doherty had a monster game for the Sachems (3-1). She went 4-for-4 with a homer and three doubles with five RBI. It actually would have been a pair of homers and a pair of doubles, but in her first at-bat she missed third base and was called out but was still rewarded with a double.Gina Reppucci had a strong day offensively going 3-for-4, and Gabby Cogliano hit an RBI triple in the third.”It was an all-around good offensive day,” said Finocchio.Revere 18, Waltham 1At Waltham, Brianna Lauletta had a sensational start for the Patriots (1-4), allowing only one hit and one walk. Courtney Gurska had a strong game for Revere’s resurgent offense.Salem 13, Somerville 4At Somerville, the Witches were down 4-2 going into the sixth inning. However, Salem (4-0) got a pair of three-run triples by Stephanie Garcia and Julia Jennings. The Witches tacked on four insurance runs in the top of the seventh, highlighted by a two-run double by pitcher Sarah Chasse. She went the distance on the mound, allowing four runs (two earned) on six hits, while striking out seven and walking none.Masco 13, Gloucester 4Masco 11, Gloucester 5At Boxford, the Fishermen (0-4) got strong offensive days from Alex Levie (2-for-4 with an RBI in the first game), Addy Blackley and Sam Lewis.BOYS LACROSSESt. John’s 17, Beverly 10At Beverly, Jimmy O’Connell led the Eagles (6-1) scoring attack with five goals and an assist. Matt Scalise scored four goals and added a pair of assists. Colin Blackwell, Bobby Gallahue and Jon Farrow chipped in with a pair of goals apiece. Nick Marfongelli and Chris Coady each added a goal. Blair Friedensohn turned away 10 shots. St. John’s is already only three wins shy of a tournament berth.GIRLS LACROSSESt. Mary’s 7, Williams 6At Lynn, Courtney Winters had her breakout game for the Spartans (5-0), scoring four goals. Molly Carey added a pair of goals and three assists, while Hannah Quinn scored a goal. Freshman Brooke Bergeron had a great game in net, turning away 10 shots.BOYS TENNISWinthrop 4, St. Mary’s 1At GE Field, the Spartans’ (2-3) win came in first doubles as Kevin McCarthy-Matt McDonald dropped the first set, 6-1, before rallying to take the next two, including a 7-6 win in the third.Salem 4, Revere 1At Winchester, senior captain Richard Bonilla won in third singles for the Patriots (0-1): 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7-5).