Boys’ Hoop: Strong second half helps English best Revere

Anthony Silfa has proved every bit the blessing to Lynn English’s boys’ basketball team that the program hoped for.
On Wednesday night, Silfa — the 6-foot-3 junior guard who transferred from St. Mary?s this year — poured in a game-high 37 points to lead the Bulldogs to a win over host Revere, 86-65.
?(Silfa) has been outstanding. All he wants to do is win,” said English coach Mike Carr
Silfa who has played a big role in his team’s 7-1 start (5-0 in the Northeastern Conference/North).
?He’s one heck of a talent and has really embraced stepping into a defensive role for us,” Carr said. “If he continues to become the total package, the sky is the limit for him.”
Basketball is a team game however, and the Bulldogs must continue to work out the kinks, according to Carr who expressed displeasure in his team’s timid start.
?Coming out flat has been an ongoing issue for us. We can’t seem to play a complete game defensively, which is typically something we pride ourselves on. We need our intensity to pick up,” he said.
Revere stuck with English throughout the first half, which ended with the Bulldogs leading by one (32-31) before they exploded for 29 points in the third period.
Erick Rosario added 15 points for the Bulldogs who got nine points from Johnny Hilaire.
For the Patriots, Romeo Thomas (17) and Camilo Gomez combined for 33 points in the loss.
Salem 73, Lynn Classical 71
The Witches had four players score in double figures in a win over the host Rams, including Kelvin Perpetuo who scored 17 points to go along with six assists.
Ricky Arias (15 points), Bryan Martinez (14 points, 14 rebounds) and Alex Sanchez (12 points) added big performances for Salem (6-2) in the victory.
Danvers 46, Marblehead 43
The Magicians did well in holding Devin Harris to just four points, but it wasn’t enough as the host Falcons got a late three-pointer from Tre Crittendon to seal the win. Danvers’ Rashad Francois scored 13 points to lead the way. Marblehead (3-4) got a team-high 11 points from Cian Saunders.Gloucester 63, Saugus 42
Evan DeCristoforo scored 13 points for the visiting Sachems, who fell to 2-5 with the loss. David Rowinsky and Dan Cacciola combined for 17 points in the loss.
Swampscott 56, Winthrop 38
A game-high 18 points from Dajour Dunkley was enough to push the Big Blue (4-3) past the host Vikings. Jake Chiudina led the way for Winthrop with 16 points.
Beverly 70, Peabody 60Sam Traicoff scored 31 points to lead the Panthers to their first win of the season, aided by John Lorenti who added 16 points. Matt Correale poured in a game-high 27 points for the Tanners (3-3), who also got 14 points from Junior Estrella.