Roundup: St. Mary’s girls cruise in season opener

Freshman Marnelle Garraud and the St. Mary?s girls? basketball team understand the importance of a strong first impression.
On Monday night, the first-year point guard scored a game-high 21 points for the Spartans who received team-wide contributions in a season-opening 73-31 victory over Catholic Central League rival, Matignon, in Cambridge.
?The whole team came to play tonight,” said St. Mary?s coach Jeff Newhall, whose team jumped out to a 26-7 lead after one quarter of play before going into halftime up 47-13.
Garruad and Temi Falayi (15 points, 12 rebounds, six blocks) combined for 28 points in the opening 16 minutes of play.
?We got off to a fantastic start and played with a great pace which allowed us to avoid any first-game jitters,” said Newhall. “Defensively, we were able to bother (Matignon) with consistent pressure which created plenty of fast-break opportunities.”
The Spartans held the hosts to 10 points or fewer in all four periods.
Mia Nowicki scored 10 points for the Spartans who got 15 points combined from Kayla Carter and Olivia Nazaire, a freshman. Amanda Idusuyi (six points) hauled down eight rebounds in the victory.
Nicole McAllister scored 12 points to lead the Warriors.
St. Mary?s (1-0) travels to Dedham on Thursday for a match-up with Ursuline Academy (6:30).
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Mystic Valley 69, Tech 40
At Tech, the Tigers (0-1) got into foul trouble early and it cost them as the visitors dashed out to a 36-18 halftime lead. Mystic Valley then outscored Tech, 19-2, in the third quarter to blow the game open.
Tech got 10 points each from Mike Anaya and Aquemini Gaston. Arlen Reynoso chipped in seven off the bench.
The Tigers return to action Thursday when they play at Minuteman.
BOYS’ TRACK
Classical 42, Salem 39
At Salem, the Rams (1-1) only won three events but their depth was enough to get them over the hump. Taking first place for Classical were Renzo Pappaterra in the 50-yard dash (5.9), Matt Petrone, in the 600-meter race (1:48.2) and Tom Mackin in the two-mile race (10:54.3).
GIRLS’ TRACK
Classical 48, Salem 34
At Salem, the Rams improved to 2-0 behind double-winner Jenn Ierardi, who took first in the 1000-meter race and the high jump. Other winners from Classical were Devyn Astucio in the 55-meter hurdles, Jenn Gaudet in the 300 meters and Rachel Jordan in the 600 meters.
BOYS’ HOCKEY
Winthrop 4, Mansfield 1At Mansfield, Henry Brooks scored twice for the Vikings (2-0) who also got solo goals from Pat Todisco and Marc Ferullo.