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Lynnfield’s Justin Juliano knocked in two runs in the Pioneers’ 6-3 win over Rockport
By KATIE MORRISON
Behind a complete-game shutout from Louis Vidal, the St. Mary’s baseball team improved to 5-0 at Fraser Field Saturday morning, topping Greater Lowell, 1-0.
The Spartans manufactured a run in the bottom of the fourth as Ryan Turenne hit a one-out single. EJ Leone pinch-ran for Turenne, stole second and advanced to third on a passed ball during John Mulready’s at-bat. Mulready grounded out to second, but drove in Leone for the game’s only run.
Vidal looked strong on the mound for St. Mary’s, allowing three hits and four walks while striking out six. Meanwhile, the Spartans lineup managed just two hits.
St. John’s 4, Walpole 0
In the Catholic Conference vs. Bay State League Challenge to Cure ALS Tournament at BC High, Eagles pitcher Zach Begin was nearly unhittable, allowing just one hit over six innings while striking out nine and walking three.
Offensively, Andrew Selima scored the first run of the game in the second inning and finished the day with two doubles and three RBI. Chris Francoeur and Christian Kukas also drove in runs for the Prep.
The Eagles (7-1, 3-0 Cath. Conf.) take on Xaverian Monday.
Lynnfield 6, Rockport 3
At Lynnfield Saturday, the Pioneers extended their undefeated streak to seven games. Senior captain Nick Aslanian needed only 70 pitches to go the distance, retiring the first 10 batters before giving up a one-out base hit in the top of the fourth inning. He struck out four, including the first and last batters of the game, allowed five hits, two earned runs and did not walk a batter.
Centerfielder Kyle Hawes was 2-for-2 with an RBI triple, double, three stolen bases, two runs scored and also got on base with a walk. He also flashed the glove in the late innings, robbing Rockport’s Charlie MacDowell of extra bases with a diving catch.
Leadoff hitter Jonathan Luders (2-for-2, 3 runs scored, 3 stolen bases) was on base in every bat. He was hit in the first inning, stole second and third and scored on a sacrifice fly by shortstop and senior captain Justin Juliano (1-for-2, 2 RBI). In the third, Luders led off with a double, stole third and scored on Hawes’s triple. Hawes, in turn, scored on a passed ball.
Luders led off the fifth with a single, advanced to third on Hawes’ ground rule double and scored on a single by Juliano.
The Pioneers added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth inning when sophomore first baseman Matt Fiore led off with a double and scored on a single by junior left fielder Cooper Marengi.
Saugus 23, Madison Park 1
At East Boston in the Christie Serino Tournament, the game lasted 5½ innings due to the 10-run rule.
Jim Alcott started and went two innings, but by then, the Sachems, 2-4, had an 11-0 lead so coach Joe Luis, knowing his team has three games this week, including one today against at home against Gloucester, lifted him.
Alscott also was 3-for-3, as was Nick Dascoli. Also offensively, Pat McDonald hit two triples.
Saugus will play East Boston Sunday in the tournament final.
SOFTBALL
Swampscott 9, Arl. Cath. 2
In the opening game of the Krystle Campbell Tournament in Medford, the Big Blue dominated both sides of the ball. Ashley Marston went 1-for-4 with two RBI, Leanne Nisbet went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and Sara Ryan went 2-for-4 with two runs scored.
Hannah Leahy got the complete-game victory, fanning 13 batters and allowing two earned runs on three hits.
BOYS LACROSSE
Beverly 13, Lexington 4
In the other consolation game of the Creators Crosse tournament, Beverly sailed past the host team behind Sam Abate’s five-goal performance. Matt Rawding (goal, 4 assists) Foster Smallman (2 goals, 1 assist), Kevin Flaherty (goal, assist), Nick DiLuiso (goal, assist), Justin Reusch and Jake Fowler (goal each) also scored for Beverly.
Marblehead 8, Westford 6
In the consolation game of the Creators Crosse tournament at Lexington High, the Magicians bounced back from a pair of losses earlier in the week to St. John’s Prep and Masco. Sam Paquette, Sam Thompson and Manning Sears each scored a pair of goals, and Sam and Drew Cioffi each netted one.
The Magicians (4-3) have a big Northeastern Conference showdown with Beverly Tuesday.
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Friday, St. Mary’s Spartans traveled to Martha’s Vineyard Friday, and came home with a 14-10 win. Alec Matho notched five goals and three assists, Andrew Kreamer added a goal and two assists, Nick Napolitano scored four goals, Anthony DelVecchio added three goals and an assist, and Christian Lebert scored a goal.
Brendon Donahue, usually in net for St. Mary’s, played defense and made big contributions, as did defender Chris Kirby. Joey Silvestri was effective on both offense and defense.
Eighth-grader Kaden Quirk made his first varsity start in net and made 13 saves to earn his first win.
