Roundup: Spartan girls lax stays perfect, qualifies for state tourney

The St. Mary’s girls lacrosse team remained perfect on the season, and in doing so clinched a spot in the state tournament, as the Spartans defeated Austin Prep 7-2.”(Clinching a berth in the tournament) was obviously one of the goals that we set for ourselves,” Spartans coach Doug Lowe said. “We just need to keep our focus and keep taking it one game at a time.”Bridget and Mikaela Donovan led the offense with two goals apiece.”The Donovan girls have an uncanny knack to score,” said Lowe. “They do a really nice job for us in the midfield.”Mia Maccario, Courtney Winters and Molly Carey each added a goal. Carey and Winters also picked up an assist. Hilary Duffy made 12 saves for the Spartans (9-0).Arlington Catholic 16, Fenwick 14At Arlington, Becca Graves exploded for seven goals in the losing effort. Ellen O’Leary added three goals for the Crusaders (6-3). Casey Landry turned away 11 shots.BOYS LACROSSEArlington Cath. 23, Fenwick 8At Peabody, Joey Flaherty scored four goals and added three assists for the Crusaders (3-8). Eamon Barrett netted a pair of goals and assists. Andrew Ruby and Brian Williams scored the other goals. Jake Brennan turned away 20 shots in the losing effort.In other weekend boys lacrosse action, St. John’s defeated the team that beat the Prep in the state championship game last year, Duxbury, 12-7.BASEBALLSt. John’s 6, Everett 3At Everett, Pat Connaughton picked up his first win of the season on the mound for the Eagles (5-5). He allowed only five baserunners. Kevin Davis hit his fourth home run of the season, a two-run shot. Rob Atkin picked up a pair of RBI and Anthony Capuano scored a pair of runs and added an RBI. Tyler Coppola went 1-for-2 and scored two runs. Marblehead native Marcus Ulian added a pair of hits.Georgetown 10, Lynnfield 4At Georgetown, Dante Padovani launched a two-run home run for the Pioneers (4-4). Chris Klotzbier scored a run and knocked in Pete Franchi with a fielder’s choice in the second inning.Malden 8, Fenwick 5Pat Barrett (2-3, 1 RBI) and Jake Bugler (2-3, 2 RBI) each led Fenwick at the plate. Chris Cotoia took the loss, pitching five innings, allowing seven runs (6 earned) on six hits with two walks.BOYS TENNISDanvers 5, English 0At Lynn, Cerlay Der had a strong match in the third singles competition for the Bulldogs (0-4). He lost 6-3, 6-2.