The St. Mary’s boys soccer team started slow out of the gate this season but Wednesday’s 2-0 shutout win over Catholic Central League rival Austin Prep is a sign that the Spartans are on the upswing.
After a scoreless half, Thiago DeOliveira scored the game’s first goal from 25 yards out with an assist from Kevin Perez. Perez then dished another assist, this time to junior Matt Gallego, who scored his first career varsity goal to seal St. Mary’s 2-0 win.
“Matt definitely was very excited,” Spartans coach Mike D’Agostino said. “He was very happy. He worked very hard in front of the net and I’m excited for him.”
Nick Pappas recorded his second shutout of the season with four saves.
“Our defense played well. Connor Mackey, Aiden O’Brien and Richie LeBrun, the three of them played amazing,” D’Agostino said.
St. Mary’s (3-1-1) visits Malden Catholic Friday afternoon (4).
BOYS SOCCER
KIPP 2, Excel o
Wellington Gonzalez and captain Angel Hernandez each scored a goal for the Panthers. Senior Goalkeeper Osahon Airewele, in his debut in net, earned the shutout after coming up with two breakaway saves . Midfielders Alejandro Campos and Marco Escobar also played well. KIPP hosts Prospect Hill at Manning next Tuesday night (7:15).
At Northeast, the Patriots earned a shutout win to improve their record to 3-2-2. Revere hosts Northeastern Conference opponent Swampscott Thursday night (6:30).
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St. John’s 223, Danvers 236
At Salem Country Club, the Eagles defeated the Falcons in a rematch. Freshman Alex Landry and junior Robbie Forti led St. John’s scoring with a pair of even par 36’s. Other top scorers included Austin Vogt (37), Drew Semons and Brendan Ziegler (38), and Conor O’Holleran and Matt Remley (39).
BC High 237, St. Mary’s 262
Despite some strong performances, the Spartans fell by 25 strokes to the Eagles Wednesday afternoon at Wollaston Country Club in Milton.
Aidan Emmerich led the way for St. Mary’s with an even-par (36) performance, while his brother Christian Emmerich shot two-over par (38). Luke Smith shot six-over par (42) in the loss.
The Spartans (3-2) play on the road against Arlington Catholic Thursday afternoon at Winchester Country Club.
