Cross Country: Magicians’ Wigglesworth ties course record in Marblehead win over English

The Magicians’ James Wigglesworth tied the course record as the Marblehead boys cross country team defeated English 15-50, Tuesday at Marblehead.Click here for a photo gallery.Wigglesworth finished first overall (16:34). The Magicians’ Henry Pratt finished second overall (17:09) and Noah Bittermann finished third overall (17:19). The Bulldogs (0-2) had strong efforts from Chris Birotte (18:03), Alex Funez (19:37) and Peter Matu (20:42). Marblehead is now 2-0.Fenwick 27, Arlington Catholic 28At Arlington Catholic, it was a close meet throughout, but Fenwick found a way to emerge on top. Running well for Fenwick were: Bill Harrington, first overall (17:06); Joe O’Brien, fourth overall (18:11); Kevin Fini, fifth overall (18:40) and Bryan Mendes, seventh overall (19:15). Fenwick remains undefeated (3-0).Peabody 15, Revere 50At Peabody, the Tanners’ Nick Christensen stole the show. Christensen finished first overall (14:26); his time is the new course record. Also running well for Peabody were Evan Braz, second overall (14:58) and T.J. D’Amato, third overall (15:18). Peabody is now 2-0.Danvers 15, Classical 50At Danvers, the Falcons duo of Brian Herbert and Kevin Curley led the way. Herbert finished first overall (18:07) and Curley finished second overall (18:21). Running well for Classical were Perry Raymond (19:41) and Daniel Kong (21:26). Classical is now 0-2.Swampscott 15, Saugus 50At Swampscott, the Big Blue trio of Ryan Kelly, Jake Conaty, and Peter Hale led the way. Kelly finished first overall (15:55), Conaty finished second overall (15:56) and Hale finished third overall (15:57). Swampscott is now 2-0.GIRLS CROSS COUNTRYMarblehead 15, English 50At Marblehead, the Magicians (2-0) had a strong team effort across the board. Marblehead’s Madeline Piela finished first overall (20:12), Mary Kauffman finished second overall (20:21), and Chloe Heskett finished third overall (20:39). Running well for English were Asamar Hodge (25:57) and Leah Hall (28:22).Danvers 15, Classical 50At Danvers, Classical had a strong effort despite the result. Running well for the Rams (0-2) were Hulerie McGuffie (27:51) and Amy O’Brien (29:19). The Falcons’ Haley Dyer finished first overall (19:48). Erin Barker finished second overall (21:32).Swampscott 15, Saugus 50At Swampscott, Swampscott had a strong team performance. Hannah King led the way for the Big Blue, finishing first overall (20:33). Emma Walsh finished second overall (20:34) and Michaela Janscy finished third overall (20:35). Swampscott is now 2-0.Arlington Catholic 24, Fenwick 32At Arlington Catholic, Fenwick had a strong team performance despite the result. Running well for Fenwick were: Arianna Maida, second overall (20:49); Faye Haley, fourth overall (22:06); Taylor Black, seventh overall (24:00) and Hannah Smith, eighth overall (24:08). Fenwick is now 2-1.Peabody 15, Revere 50At Peabody, Peabody’s Arianna Rocha finished first overall (17:30), and her time is the new course record. Also running well for the Tanners were Sarah May, second overall (19:42) and Brittani Atkinson, third overall (19:43). Peabody is now 2-0.