Roundup: Classical softball team beats Malden; works to beat cancer

It was Coaches vs. Cancer night at Breed Middle School, and the Classical softball team won its game over Malden,m 11-2, and helped further the cause by raising more than $2,000.Franki Galeazzi (3-4, 3 runs scored) led the way for Classical (11-4). Olivia DeJoie (2-2, run scored, RBI) and Jessica Perez (2-4, 2 RBI, run scored) chipped in for Classical.Former Classical principal Nick Kostan threw out the first pitch in memory of Kathy Kostan; Classical girls’ soccer coach Justina Alicudo threw a pitch in memory of her father Jay Alicudo; Robbie Upton beat cancer last year and threw a pitch for himself and from the Classical J.V softball team, Brandy Sequaira threw for her aunt Wendy Elswick”It was a great night,” said Classical coach Chris Warren. “There were donations from both towns of Lynn and Malden, which raised over $2,000.”Lynnfield 5, Ipswich 2At Lynnfield, the Pioneers (11-7) found themselves down, 2-0, at the end of the fourth. The Pioneers had a five-run bottom of the fifth inning to take the lead 5-2. Hannah Travers hit what proved to be a game-winning two run double to give Lynnfield its first lead of the game (3-2). Annika Han took care of the rest, as she silenced the Ipswich offense (7 innings, 6 hits, 2 unearned runs, 2 strikeouts). Travers was a home run away from hitting a cycle (3-3, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored).Everett 8, Swampscott 2At Everett, Swampscott was down 2-0 at the end of the third inning. Swampscott’s Tessa Beane hit a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning to cut the deficit to one (2-1).”We played pretty well today even though the score may not depict that,” said Swampscott coach Frank Kowalski.Swampscott (7-8) needs three more wins to qualify for states.BOYS LACROSSESaugus 18, Lynn 8At Saugus, The Sachems qualified for states for the first time since 2008.”This feels really good,” said Saugus coach Todd Pierce. “I am really proud and excited for the boys.”Leading the way for Saugus was C.J Randolph (5 goals, 4 assists). Joe Russo was more than just a sidekick (4 goals). Nick Benoit (3 goals, 5 assists) and Nick Fileratos (2 goals, 3 assists) had strong all around performances.Anthony Atwood had a hat trick, Alex Amico scored a goal, Jarred Chen had two, Adam Bryson had one, and Wes Thomson had one.Mystic Valley 12, Tech 0At Tech, goalie Ryan Lippert had 16 saves for the 0-15 Tigers. Coach Jay Richards had to make do with only three defensemen: Justin Taylor, Dan Gorman and Anthony Shore.”They did an excellent job,” he said.GIRLS LACROSSEPeabody 17, Salem 5At Peabody, the Tanners had a 12-3 lead at the half and never looked back. Leading the way for Peabody (11-3) was Nicole Napolitano (5 goals, 2 assists). Nicole Pavao and Aly Bortone both had three goals each for Peabody. Victoria Digiacomo anchored the Tanner defense.Swampscott 13, Gloucester 12At Gloucester, Swampscott was down 10-6 early in the second half. The Big Blue outscored the Fisherman 7-2 for the rest of the second half. Leading the way for Swampscott was Priscilla Sullivan (4 goals). Alexa Goldman and Gillian Trask both had three goals each for the Big Blue. Swampscott is now 3-14.Danvers 16, Fenwick 14At Danvers, the Crusaders (12-6) got five goals each from Anna Moulton and Grace Celona. Annette Ruggerio got two, and Caroline Crawford and Tessa McLaughlin one each.Concord-Carlisle 18,Marblehead 8At Concord, the Magicians (14-2-1) trailed 8-3 at the half. Tyler Phillips scored four goals and Emily Freeland and Meggie Collins had two each.Collins, Kiley Fischer and Pam Gregory had an assist each, Phillips had four ground balls, and Cassie Rodgers had four draw controls and two ground balls.