The Classical girls basketball team started the 2012-2013 campaign in strong fashion, trouncing Malden at home 59-29. Francesca Galeazzi led the way for the Rams (1-0) with a 28-point effort.”(Galeazzi) played a great all-around game tonight,” said Classical coach Tom Sawyer. “We were able to transition well all game and get her set up for some layups.”Classical was able to shake off first-game jitters and steady itself in the second half. For the Rams, Monta Connolly added 12 points to the win, while Kristin Lauria scored 10 and hauled down seven rebounds. Chelsea Rogers also played well for Classical, bringing down four key rebounds.”We started a little slow,” said Sawyer. “We had a few more turnovers than we would like. But then we settled down and really started to rely on our defense to create offense. You could see more of that in the second half.Mystic Valley 60, Tech 30At Malden, the Tigers got 20 points from Hattie Watkins; however, the effort proved to not be enough against the hosts. Mystic had four players score in double digits as it put together a well-played game.”They jumped out on us,” said Tech coach Kevin McDormand. “(Mystic) is an improved team with a deep roster; they will be a contender this season.”Williams 43, Fenwick 27At Peabody, the Crusaders dropped their first effort of the year. In the loss, Kate Lipka scored nine points, had five rebounds, and recorded three steals. Chandler Wilder added nine points, and Rose Fantozzi added five points, all on free throws.”We were playing from behind all game,” said Fenwick coach Adam DeBaggis. “(Williams) is a very good team and we played outstanding defense against them.”Marblehead 35, Everett 24At Marblehead, Emily Freedland scored 18 points to lead a young Magicians team. Also playing well for Marblehead in the season opener was senior Maggie Forbes, scoring four points but playing well on the glass.BOYS BASKETBALLFenwick 60, Williams 41At Braintree, a strong defensive effort in the second quarter propelled the Crusaders to a win in their first game of the season. Fenwick held Williams to just three points in the second frame, fueling a 28-13 lead at the half.”We changed our defenses in the second quarter, showed them some different looks,” said Fenwick coach Mike Kane. “They struggled with the defense that we mixed in. We also contested every shot; I was very happy with our effort tonight.”On the offensive side, Fran Hannon led Fenwick in scoring with 13 points, adding in seven rebounds on the evening. Joe Bucchieri had 11 points and five assists and Matt Costello came up with a crisp game, scoring 10 points.East Boston 54, Swampscott 40At East Boston, Val Temin led the Big Blue in points with 15. Sam Walker added nine points and nine rebounds in the loss, while Chad Nelson reached 11 rebounds.”For most of the game they held a six-point spread on us. We just couldn’t get over that hump,” said Swampscott coach Justin Fucile.BOYS TRACKClassical 45, Winthrop 35At Classical, the Rams were driven to victory by four different individual winners in five events.Winning for Classical were: George Clark, high jump (5-8) and hurdles (8.1); Jordan Corbett-Frank, 50 (6.1); Romario Louidhon, 300 (44.1), and Abdo Wargo, 600 (1:40.3).GIRLS TRACKWinthrop 59, Classical 27At Classical, the Rams had several second place finishers as they dropped their opener. Placing second for Classical were: Renee Pohle, shot put (28-8); Erica Flemming, hurdles (8.3); Meghan Powers, 300 (47.7); Bridget Leahy, 600 (2:06.5); and Sasha Camacho, mile (6:56.8).