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Sean Devin netted a goal in Lynn’s 3-3 tie with Gloucester.
By HAROLD RIVERA
The Lynn Jets (6-2-2) skated to a 3-3 draw on the road against Gloucester on Wednesday night. Sean Devin, Kevin Morgan and Mike Clougherty each scored a goal for the Jets. Jack Stafford got the start in net for Lynn and made 22 saves.
Lynn coach Joe Conlon said Gloucester’s power plays gave his team trouble throughout the night.
“They moved the puck well on their power play and that’s a tough place to penalty kill because it’s a little wider than our rink,” Conlon said.
Up next for Lynn is a home game against Revere on Saturday at Connery.
“We’ll be back in our building playing our game,” Conlon said. “We just have to bring the effort. Revere always plays us tough. They’re a hard working team so we have to be prepared.”
BOYS HOCKEY
Prep 4, Xaverian 1
Ryan Farrow scored two goals for the Eagles, while Christian Kukas and David Sacco each netted a goal. Kyle Hentosh dished out two assists on the night. Shane O’Brien earned the win in net.
Marblehead 2, Saugus 1
Mike Kagan gave the Magicians an early 1-0 lead but Brendan Ronan’s goal for the Sachems tied the game at 1-1. Loch Sheridan’s third-period goal proved to be the difference for the Magicians.
Peabody 2, Beverly 1
Chris Gillen scored both goals for the Tanners, and goalie Aaron McDonnell made 19 saves. Zach Rich notched two assists for his first two varsity points.
“I’m glad for him, he’s been working hard,” Tanners coach Mark Leonard said. “It’s nice for him to get some points, especially on the game-winning goal.”
Peabody hosts Winthrop on Saturday. “We’ve been playing well,” Leonard said, “hopefully we can keep it going.”
SWIMMING
Greater Lawrence 93, Tech 81
Although the Tigers didn’t finish on the winning end of the meet, coach Brad Tilley has a lot to be optimistic about. Jin Purdy took first place in the 100 yard breaststroke. Dustin Bloom, a freshman, took a pair of second-place finishes (200 yard freestyle, 100 yard breastroke). Alyssa Shaw earned her best score of the season in the diving portion with a second-place finish. Coral Gonzalez continues to swim well for Tech, with a second-place finish in the 500 yard freestyle. “We still haven’t gotten over the hump to get a win but we’re coming along,” Tilley said. “It was a close meet. The kids worked real hard and they enjoyed it. They’re coming along.”
GIRLS HOCKEY
Lynn/Winthrop 1, Peabody 0
Emma Carlton netted a goal for the Bulldogs four minutes into the contest. That was all the scoring Lynn/Winthrop needed as goalie Gretchen Howard earned her 19th career shutout. Bulldogs coach Anthony Martucci credited his four defensemen, Bella Perotti, Meghan Chavis, Abby Stafford and Sophie Leray, for a strong performance in the win.
“They played awesome today,” Martucci said. “We only let up 16 shots, so they did a really good job.”
Catie O’Shea also played a role in the win, buckling down on the defensive end in two 5-on-3 situations. The Bulldogs will skate against Beverly on Tuesday.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Classical 52, Malden 37
The Rams (12-3) continue to roll behind a double-double from Irianis Delgado, who scored 12 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
“She really rebounded the ball well,” Classical coach Tom Sawyer said. “We needed that because Malden has some size. She did a good job grabbing offensive rebounds and putting them back in.”
Soneta Srey added 11 points for the Rams. Classical hosts Beverly on Friday.
“I’d like to see us improve our defensive intensity and try to make it difficult for Beverly on the offensive end,” Sawyer said.
WRESTLING
St. John’s Prep 60, Catholic Memorial 12
The Eagles closed out the 2016-2017 regular season with a bang on Wednesday, clinching the Catholic Conference championship for the 19th consecutive season. St. John’s (23-3) has now won 79 straight conference games.
Winners for the Eagles were Quinn Alexander at 106 pounds, Ryan Garlitz at 113 pounds, Will Grady at 120 pounds, Malcolm Mitchell at 126 pounds, Zach Alexander at 132 pounds, Sam Little at 138 pounds, Sam Blizard at 145 pounds, Ben Shaw at 152 pounds, Ben Klein at 182 pounds, Will Moulton at 220 pounds and Hunter Brown at 285 pounds.
Lynnfield 34, Georgetown 31
The Pioneers (17-3-1) clinched the Cape-Ann League with the win over a previously undefeated Georgetown team. Winners for Lynnfield included Joe Reardon at 132 pounds, Aaron Gautreau (145), Connor Stead (152), Sean McCollough (160), Anthony Wilkinson (182), Kevin Farrelly (220) and Justin Charak (285).
“We have a good balance from top to bottom and we’ve benefitted from that all year,” Lynnfield coach Craig Stone said. “This was another come from behind win, we seem to be specializing in those lately.
“They’re ecstatic,” Stone added. “At the beginning of the season we tried to patch a lineup together. As we started to experience success throughout the year, everyone was more and more optimistic. We found ourselves in a situation where we could win.”
Harold Rivera can be reached at [email protected].
