Roundup: Tech harriers win their second straight

The Tech boys cross country team displayed its quality of depth Wednesday afternoon with a 24-34 win over Minuteman at Lexington.With the win, Tech has now won its first two meets of the year, which has coach John Hogan excited.”It’s great to see all the kids have so much success thus far,” Hogan said. “This group has improved immensely from last year, and it’s the first time since I’ve been head coach here that we have started a season 2-0.”Tech’s Edgar Ortega took second (17:45). Tech all took fourth throught eighth with Jayden Lowe, (18:22); Nick Westin, (19:05); Jefry Cabrera, (19:44); Liono Kau, (19:55) and Afa Anderson, (19:57). Tech runs against Northeast next Wednesday.Triton 15, Lynnfield 50In Newbury, Alex Dalelio was the top Lynnfield finisher taking ninth place overall on the 5K course (20:22). Sophomore Anthony Metrano took 11th with a time of 21:37. Lynnfield is 0-4.GIRLS CROSS COUNTRYTriton 27, Lynnfield 33At Newbury, Lynnfield’s Tia Patterson won the race with a 21:02 and junior Marie Norwood finished third (23:42). The Pioneers are 2-2.FIELD HOCKEYSwampscott 1, Beverly 0At Beverly, Annie Kane scored what would be the game-winner with 13 minutes left in teh first half with Christina King getting the assist. The Big Blue (6-0-2) also took advantage of a great game in net by Katie Papele, who had 15 saves including one on a penalty stroke. Beverly had plenty of other chances with 16 corners. Sammi Sinrich had an excellent game in teh midfield for the Big Blue (6-0-2).Danvers 5, Saugus 1At Stackpole Field, the Sachems (3-4-2) kept the pressure on in the first half, but the Falcons found their way downfield a couple of times and scored twice with both goals coming on corners. Giana Dean accounted for the lone Saugus goal with 38 seconds left in the game.Marblehead 1, Everett 0At Marblehead, the Magicians (6-1-2) scored the game-winner midway through the first half, when Hadley Woodfin found the back of the net assisted by Ashley Styles. Alexa Shapiro, Laura Laub and Caroline Hughes had solid performances for the Magicians. Marblehead plays Swampscott next Tuesday.Peabody 9, Salem 0At Peabody, Sarah Blanchett had three goals and Sophia Anderley, two, in the Tanners first game on their new turf field. Sammie Cummings, Cayli Armstrong, Haley McCaron and Evie Anderle accounted for the other four goals. Allison Daly and Catherine McGrath split the game in net for Peabody (2-3-3).GOLFSt. John’s (D) 235, St. John’s (S) 240At Salem CC, the Eagles (6-1-1) underclassmen set the tone in the match, as the sophomore trio of Mark Turner (36, even par), Griffin Chenard (38) and Chris Francoeur (39) led the way. St. John’s junior James Turner chipped in with a 39. St. John’s plays Malden Catholic Thursday.Salem 42 ?, Saugus 29 ?At Salem, the Sachems (6-3) had one winner on the day in Eric Gaurino at No.8 (5-4) Joe Ghika tied his match at No. 2 with Salem’s Cam Twomey.Salem (6-6) had wins from Kyle Doherty, 6 ?-2 ?; Wes Schaejbe, 5-4 Cam Fraser, 6-3; Madison Ballou, 7-2, and Josh Powers, 7-2.Saugus plays St. Mary’s Thursday.Danvers 47 ?, Swampscott 24 ?At Tedesco Country Club, the Big Blue (3-7) had a tough day but there was a bright spot at No. 6 where Adam Dishman took his match down to the last hole before losing 4-5.